Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1065 McGuire vs Leifsson
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Tonissaar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tonissaar cracks Exotic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tonissaar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Exotic counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Baruto Tonissaar has been cut.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Exotic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Exotic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tonissaar.
Exotic with a jab.
Tonissaar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tonissaar throws a good cross that connects.
Exotic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tonissaar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tonissaar 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.
Tonissaar checks the leg kick.
Tonissaar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Exotic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tonissaar 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.
Tonissaar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Exotic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Exotic lands a jab to Tonissaar's midsection.
Exotic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Exotic checks a low kick from Tonissaar.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Tonissaar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Exotic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Exotic tests Tonissaar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick that misses.
Tonissaar lands a nice shot that snaps Exotic's head back.
Tonissaar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Exotic counters with a straight right hand.
Tonissaar misses with a hook. Exotic ducked under it nicely.
Tonissaar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#That has opened up Baruto Tonissaar's cut even more.
Tonissaar scores with a decent looking hook.
Exotic throws a right and a left that Tonissaar avoids nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Tonissaar misses.
Exotic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Exotic throws a shot from downtown. Tonissaar moves away and avoids it.
Tonissaar throws a front kick aimed at Exotic's knee but Exotic avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tonissaar, as that shot connected. #T2#
A big right from Tonissaar misses.
Exotic throwing a counter right hand but Tonissaar manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar connects with a solid leg kick.
Tonissaar misses with a left hand
and Exotic counters with a stiff right hand.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Exotic looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonissaar is just out of range.
Tonissaar misses the shot to the body.
Tonissaar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Exotic's sensitive parts.
Tonissaar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tonissaar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Tonissaar finds it's way through Exotic's defenses.
Exotic works the jab nicely.
A head kick misses from Exotic.
Exotic lands with an overhand left.#CUT#The cut above Baruto Tonissaar's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Exotic missing with a left hand there. Tonissaar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Tonissaar misses with a looping left.
Exotic moves out of range as Tonissaar strikes.
Exotic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Exotic misses with a wild body shot.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
Tonissaar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tonissaar lands a right hook to the body.
Exotic scores with a jab to the body.
Tonissaar with a nice calf kick.
Exotic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Exotic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Exotic checks a leg kick.
Exotic defending well as Tonissaar loads up on a big left hand.
Tonissaar misses with a straight left.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Tonissaar looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Exotic defending well as Tonissaar loads up on a big left hand.
Tonissaar tried to score with a low kick but Exotic checks it.
Tonissaar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Exotic.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tonissaar.
Exotic misses with a wild body shot.
Tonissaar misses with a straight left.
Exotic tests Tonissaar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tonissaar throws a looping overhand right but Exotic ducks down to avoid it.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut
and Exotic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tonissaar avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonissaar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick which misses Exotic's front leg but catches the back leg as Exotic tries to avoid it.
Tonissaar fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick from Tonissaar, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baruto Tonissaar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tonissaar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Exotic was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar needs to keep his hands up - Exotic had a free shot at his head there.
Tonissaar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little feinted left hand from Exotic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Exotic avoids it easily.
Tonissaar looks to throw the jab but Exotic is out of range.
Exotic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Exotic walks into a left hand.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Exotic scores with a body shot.
Tonissaar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Exotic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Exotic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice jab there from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot.
Exotic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Exotic slips a straight right by Tonissaar.#T1#
Tonissaar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Exotic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tonissaar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Exotic misses with a series of wild punches.
Tonissaar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body.
Exotic throws a leg kick but Tonissaar checks it.
Tonissaar throws a poor cross that misses
and Exotic counters with a straight right hand.
Exotic throws a jab when Tonissaar was well out of range.
Exotic takes one on the button.
Nice jab there from Tonissaar.
A jab lands there for Exotic.#T2#
Exotic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Exotic ducks right into an uppercut from Tonissaar.
A jab lands there for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Exotic checks it.
Exotic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Exotic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tonissaar.
Exotic punishes Tonissaar's body with a nice straight punch.
Exotic thuds a left hand into Tonissaar's body.
That kick from Tonissaar tenderised Exotic's leg. Exotic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Exotic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tonissaar.
Exotic walks into a left hand.
Exotic lands with a right hand.
Tonissaar scores with a body shot.
Exotic misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
Exotic lands a nice looking body shot.
Tonissaar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tonissaar with the inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Exotic there.
Exotic slips under a jab.
Tonissaar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Exotic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#Baruto Tonissaar's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A jab from Exotic finds it's way through Tonissaar's defenses.
Exotic misses with a looping right.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Exotic might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tonissaar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Exotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Exotic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tonissaar wants to slow Exotic down by chopping away at his legs.
Tonissaar throws a big shot that misses.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonissaar thows a leg kick but Exotic checks it
enabling Exotic to counter with a crisp jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joe Exotic!
Our winner, Joe Exotic, 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: SYN 1060 Rozhkov vs Seigel
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Crunch! Tavares slams his shin into Exotic's torso.
Tavares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Exotic moves away.
Exotic catches Tavares with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Exotic lands with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Manny Tavares has been cut.
Exotic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Exotic cracks Tavares with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tavares defending well as Exotic loads up on a big left hand.
Exotic jabs Tavares to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Exotic.
Exotic defending well as Tavares loads up on a big left hand.
Tavares throws a big shot that misses.
And Exotic counters with a quick kick to the body but Tavares blocks it.
Exotic slips a straight right by Tavares.
A swing and a miss from Tavares.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavares misses the jab.
Exotic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tavares throws out the jab.
It looked like Exotic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tavares.#T1#
Tavares will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Exotic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Exotic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tavares momentarily.
Tavares misses with an uppercut. Exotic saw that one coming.
Tavares throws a poor cross that misses
and Exotic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Exotic stuns Tavares with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Exotic scores with a nice body kick.
Manny Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Exotic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tavares throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Exotic counters with a nice right hand that sends Tavares toppling to the canvas! Tavares scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Exotic finish him?!#ROC#Tavares is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tavares is still on wobbly legs! Can Exotic finish him?
Tavares throws a right hand that misses
and Exotic counters with a thumping low kick.
Tavares seems to have recovered his senses.
Good shot there by Exotic.
Exotic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Exotic lands with a straight right. Tavares didn't see that one coming.
Tavares falls off balance throwing a combination
and Exotic scores with a counter punch that sends Tavares to the canvas! Exotic smells blood - he's punishing Tavares with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Tavares has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Exotic!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Exotic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 1056 Danger vs McGuire II
Date: Feb 16, 2024

#R1#
Exotic just misses with a punch to the body.
Exotic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Exotic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Exotic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Diggs has taken the fight to the clinch.
Exotic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diggs putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Exotic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Diggs gets through Exotic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Exotic working hard to break the clinch.
Diggs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Exotic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs lands a left hand.
Exotic working aggressively here.
Exotic tries to circle away but Diggs has him pinned against the cage.
Diggs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Exotic tries to circle away but Diggs has him pinned against the cage.
Exotic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diggs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Exotic or not. #T1#
Exotic blocks a body shot from Diggs.
Diggs lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#It looks like Joe Exotic has been cut.
A short left from Diggs.
Diggs lands a body shot in the clinch.
Exotic tries a body shot but Diggs blocks it.
Exotic misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diggs.
Diggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Exotic controls his hands.
Diggs trying to land knees to the body.
Diggs scores with a shot to the side of Exotic's head.
A frustrated look appears on Exotic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diggs lands an uppercut.
Diggs scores with a nice hook to the head.
I was talking to Diggs's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Exotic is trying to break the clinch but Diggs has him pressed against the cage.
Exotic misses with a punch to the body.
Diggs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diggs unloads a knee to the mid-section. Exotic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Exotic looks winded!
Exotic prevents a body shot from Diggs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diggs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diggs gets through Exotic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Exotic throws a head punch that misses.
Diggs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diggs lands a body punch. #T2#
Diggs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Diggs.
Diggs is leaning against Exotic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diggs.
Diggs scores with a hook to the body.
Diggs lands a knee to the body.
Diggs connects with a nasty looking knee right to Exotic's face.
Diggs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diggs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Exotic or not.
Exotic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diggs scores with a hook to the body.
Diggs lands a hook that snaps the head of Exotic backwards.
Diggs working Exotic over with knees to the body.
Diggs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diggs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diggs.
Diggs lands a nice knee to the body.
Diggs landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Diggs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Exotic backwards.
Diggs lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Diggs. #T3#
Diggs lands with a right to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Diggs obliges.
Diggs lands a right hand.
Diggs lands a body punch.
Diggs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diggs landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Exotic takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Diggs.
Diggs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diggs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Exotic or not.
Diggs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diggs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Exotic tries to break the clinch but Diggs is controlling the position.
Diggs landing knees to the body.
Diggs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Exotic.
Diggs lands a nice uppercut.
Diggs landing knees to the body.
Diggs lands an uppercut.
Diggs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diggs utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diggs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diggs unloads a knee to the mid-section. Exotic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diggs.
A right hand to the body from Diggs.
Diggs lands a nice shot to the body.
Diggs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diggs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Exotic backwards.
Diggs lands a knee to the body.
Diggs scores a nice knee to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Diggs.
Diggs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diggs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diggs is leaning against Exotic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diggs crunches a lovely knee into Exotic's ribcage.
Diggs landing some nice looking knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diggs lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diggs lands with a left to the head.
Diggs scores a nice knee to the body.
Diggs lands a nice uppercut.
Diggs tries to work over Exotic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Willie Diggs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Exotic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Exotic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diggs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Exotic scrambles back to his feet.
Diggs throws a shot from downtown. Exotic moves away and avoids it.
Joe Exotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Exotic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diggs's head backwards.
Exotic misses with a hook. Diggs ducked under it nicely.
Diggs throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A swing and a miss from Diggs.
Exotic takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Diggs was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Exotic.
Exotic throws a front kick aimed at Diggs's knee but Diggs avoids it well.
Diggs misses with a looping left.#T1#
Diggs lets loose with a powerful body kick. Exotic will feel that in the morning.
Exotic is breathing heavily.
Diggs scores with a body shot.
Diggs throws a low kick, looking for Exotic's leg but Exotic calmly moves out of range.
Exotic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diggs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Exotic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diggs misses with a hook. Exotic ducked under it nicely.
Exotic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diggs with a body shot.#KD#
Diggs feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Exotic sprawling to the canvas! Exotic rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Diggs finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic ducks into an uppercut from Diggs and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Willie Diggs!
Willie Diggs retains his middleweight title!
A less than humble Willie Diggs misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SYN 1051 McCarthy vs Kamara
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Exotic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ilmarinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Ilmarinen misses with a hook. Exotic ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Ilmarinen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Exotic's guard.#SUB2#
Exotic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ilmarinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Exotic is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Exotic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ilmarinen defends it easily.#SUB2#
Exotic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Exotic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Exotic might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ilmarinen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Exotic is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ilmarinen stays in close to Exotic's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Exotic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ilmarinen defends well.
Exotic looking to control. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ilmarinen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ilmarinen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Exotic manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Exotic stopping the sweep attempt from Ilmarinen.
Exotic wants to control from the top but Ilmarinen keeps moving. #SUB2#
Exotic drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ilmarinen dives on top into guard.#REVR##T3#
Exotic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Exotic has his foot on Ilmarinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ilmarinen works his way back into a safe position though.
Ilmarinen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ilmarinen postures up and lands a big shot to Exotic's brow.
Exotic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen wants to control from the top but Exotic keeps moving.
Ilmarinen wants to pass the guard but Exotic is keeping the position.
Ilmarinen lands a couple of digs.
Exotic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Exotic has his foot on Ilmarinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ilmarinen works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Exotic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Exotic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ilmarinen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Exotic is looking for a triangle but Ilmarinen pushes his legs off easily.
Ilmarinen cracks Exotic with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Exotic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ilmarinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ilmarinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ilmarinen lands a couple of digs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Exotic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ilmarinen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ilmarinen slips nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Ilmarinen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Exotic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ilmarinen walks into a jab.
Ilmarinen needs to keep his hands up - Exotic had a free shot at his head there.
Ilmarinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Exotic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Exotic.
Ilmarinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Exotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ilmarinen feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Nice body kick there by Exotic.
Ilmarinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Exotic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Exotic takes a swing at Ilmarinen's ribcage but misses.
Ilmarinen tries to counter with a takedown but Exotic is quick to defend against it.
Joe Exotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Exotic takes a swing at Ilmarinen's ribcage but misses.
Ilmarinen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ilmarinen there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#It looks like Anton Ilmarinen has been cut.
Nice body punch from Exotic.
Exotic misses with a body shot.
Ilmarinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Exotic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ilmarinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Exotic sprawls and moves away.
Exotic slips a straight right by Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ilmarinen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Good exchange - Exotic coming out on top.
Exotic has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ilmarinen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Ilmarinen feinted with a counter takedown.
Ilmarinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Exotic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ilmarinen on the side of the head. #T3#
Ilmarinen defending well as Exotic loads up on a big left hand.
Ilmarinen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Exotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ilmarinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Exotic.
Ilmarinen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ilmarinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Exotic manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Exotic.
A telegraphed right hand from Ilmarinen misses the target.
Good exchange - Ilmarinen coming out on top.
Joe Exotic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ilmarinen takes a swing at Exotic's ribcage but misses.
Exotic throws out a counter right but Ilmarinen avoids it with no problem.
Exotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ilmarinen.
Joe Exotic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Ilmarinen avoids the body shot from Exotic.
Ilmarinen blocks a head kick by Exotic.
Ilmarinen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Good exchange - Exotic coming out on top.
Exotic misses with a looping right.
Exotic throws a hook but Ilmarinen blocks it.
Ilmarinen attempts a counter takedown but Exotic avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ilmarinen blocks a head kick by Exotic.
Ilmarinen feinted with a counter takedown.
Exotic throws a jab when Ilmarinen was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Exotic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anton Ilmarinen'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#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Exotic.
Ilmarinen throws a shot from downtown. Exotic moves away and avoids it.
Ilmarinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Exotic takes one on the button.
Exotic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ilmarinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ilmarinen manages to avoid it.
Exotic tries a head kick but it misses.
Ilmarinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Exotic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Exotic is looking to slow Ilmarinen down with leg kicks.
Ilmarinen misses the shot to the body.
Exotic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ilmarinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Exotic throws out the jab.
Exotic lands the left hand.
A swing and a miss from Exotic.
Ilmarinen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Exotic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ilmarinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Exotic defending well as Ilmarinen loads up on a big left hand.
Exotic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Ilmarinen slips under a jab from Exotic.
Exotic throws a wild body kick that Ilmarinen sees coming a mile off.
Ilmarinen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ilmarinen moves forwards but Exotic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Exotic jabs Ilmarinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Exotic connects with a single shot there.
Exotic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Exotic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good standup being displayed there by Exotic as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#Ilmarinen is rocked!#T3#
Ilmarinen ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
Ilmarinen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ilmarinen moves out of range as Exotic strikes.
Exotic is looking to land body kicks.
Ilmarinen attempts a counter takedown but Exotic avoids it well and moves away.
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ilmarinen moves away.
Ilmarinen tries to counter with a takedown but Exotic is quick to defend against it.
Ilmarinen catches Exotic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Exotic misses with the body kick#TD#
and Ilmarinen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Exotic's guard.
Exotic 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##T4##SUB2#
Exotic wants to work for an arm triangle but Ilmarinen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ilmarinen gets back to full guard.
Ilmarinen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ilmarinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Exotic is one step ahead there.
Exotic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Exotic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ilmarinen keeping moving, preventing Exotic from controlling successfully.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Exotic!
A relieved looking Joe Exotic 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: SYN 1048 Danger vs Choke III
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Exotic sizes up Ignatov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ignatov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Exotic. That one must have hurt.
Exotic clobbers Ignatov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Ignatov rushes Exotic and presses him up against the cage.
Ignatov misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Exotic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circle momentarily. Exotic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ignatov swings widly with a right hand
and Exotic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ignatov thinking.
Exotic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Exotic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ignatov misses with a lunging right hand
and Exotic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ignatov tried to score with a low kick but Exotic checks it.
Exotic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Exotic misses with a hook.
Exotic lands a really nice looking cross but Ignatov seems unphased.
Exotic tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Exotic throws a wild body kick that Ignatov sees coming a mile off.
Ignatov slips a jab from Exotic.
Exotic swings for the body but Ignatov moves out of range.
Ignatov tries to clinch
and Exotic counters with a nice uppercut.
Ignatov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ignatov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ignatov looks for the body kick but Exotic saw that one coming.
Ignatov blocks a head kick by Exotic.
Ignatov throws a sloppy head kick and Exotic moves out of range easily.
A left lands for Exotic.#KD#
Exotic lands a big head kick that sends Ignatov tumbling to the mat! Exotic takes a step backwards and waves Ignatov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignatov jabs at Exotic's body.
Ignatov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Exotic.
Yevgeny Ignatov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Exotic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ignatov.
Ignatov wants to clinch
and Exotic counters with a nice uppercut.
Ignatov tries to clinch but Exotic is having none of it.
Ignatov misses with a hook.
Ignatov throws a right hand that misses
and Exotic counters with a straight right hand.
Ignatov throws the kick towards the body but Exotic avoids it.
Ignatov fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Exotic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ignatovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ignatov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ignatov tries to clinch up
and Exotic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ignatov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Exotic counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the body from Ignatov misses
and Exotic counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Exotic looks to score with a jab to the body but Ignatov is just out of range.
Exotic looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T4#
Exotic 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.
Ignatov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Exotic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A quick step to the side and Exotic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ignatov misses with a right hand
and Exotic counters with a low kick, right behind Ignatov 's knee.
Ignatov checks a low kick from Exotic.
Ignatov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Exotic throwing a counter right hand but Ignatov manages to avoid it.
Exotic throws a sloppy head kick and Ignatov moves out of range easily.
Ignatov moves to clinch but Exotic breaks away
and Ignatov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ignatov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Exotic 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#
Exotic misses with a body shot.
A solid body kick from Ignatov.
Ignatov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ignatov with a nice calf kick.
Exotic connects with a nice looking jab.
Exotic throws a shot to the body.
Exotic lands a slapping body shot.
Exotic lands a jab to Ignatov's midsection.
Nice defenses there by Ignatov.
Ignatov is looking to clinch.
Exotic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Ignatov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ignatov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Exotic is looking to counter with a body kick.
A lazy body kick from Ignatov
and Exotic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Exotic lands with an uppercut that bounces Ignatov off the cage and back into range.
Ignatov throws a leg kick
and Exotic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ignatov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Exotic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ignatov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ignatov is breathing heavily.
Ignatov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#KD#
and Exotic counters with a nice right hand that sends Ignatov toppling to the canvas! Ignatov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Exotic finish him?!#ROC#Ignatov is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatov misses with a left hand
and Exotic counters with a big left hand that crumples Ignatov! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Exotic!
Joe Exotic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 1043 Diggs vs Exotic
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
A combination from Exotic does no damage.
Diggs tried to counter with a leg kick but Exotic avoided it.
A bone on bone clash there as Diggs blocks the leg kick.
Diggs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Exotic misses the target.
Diggs was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Diggs keeps the fight on the outside.
Diggs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Exotic.
Diggs tries to move into range but Exotic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Exotic. Diggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diggs tried to counter with a leg kick but Exotic avoided it.
Exotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diggs quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic throws a shot from downtown. Diggs moves away and avoids it.
Diggs appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Exotic scores with a jab to the body.
Exotic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diggs manages to avoid it.#T1#
Exotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Exotic.
Diggs jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Exotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diggs throws a counter high kick but Exotic was just alert enough to avoid it.
Exotic ducks right into an uppercut from Diggs.
A leg kick checked by Exotic.
Diggs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Exotic.
It appears Diggs was looking to counter with a kick there.
Exotic misses with a hook to the body
and Diggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Joe Exotic has been cut.
Exotic is looking to clinch but Diggs is avoiding it.
Diggs is looking for a counter combo.
Exotic throws a hook but Diggs avoids it easily.
Diggs throws a counter high kick but Exotic was just alert enough to avoid it.
Exotic throws a looping overhand right but Diggs ducks down to avoid it.
It appears Diggs was looking to counter with a kick there.
Exotic looks to score with a jab to the body but Diggs is just out of range.
Diggs lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Exotic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Exotic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diggs.
Exotic takes a swing at Diggs's ribcage but misses.
Exotic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Exotic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diggs.
Exotic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diggs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Diggs throwing a counter right hand but Exotic manages to avoid it.
Exotic scores with a punch to the head.
Diggs defending well as Exotic loads up on a big left hand.
Diggs thinks about countering with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Exotic wants to land a leg kick but Diggs is out of range.
A low kick from Exotic misses
letting Diggs counter with a right hand. #T3#
Diggs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Exotic. Exotic obviously looking to wear him down.
Diggs slips a jab from Exotic.
An attempted straight right counter from Diggs misses the target.
Diggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Exotic.
Diggs is looking to counter punch.
Exotic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Exotic is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Diggs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diggs catches Exotic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Diggs moves out of range as Exotic strikes.
Exotic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diggs's hands.
Exotic misses with an uppercut. Diggs saw that one coming.
Diggs moves out of range as Exotic strikes.#T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Exotic. That's going to slow Diggs down.
Exotic throws a looping overhand right but Diggs ducks down to avoid it.
Exotic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diggs moves out of range as Exotic strikes.
Exotic lands a front kick.
Exotic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diggs manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diggs misses with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Exotic moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Exotic manages to break the clinch.
Exotic takes a swing at Diggs's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Diggs tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Exotic 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.

Joe Exotic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Exotic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Exotic throws a body kick that misses.
Exotic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diggs tried to counter with a leg kick but Exotic avoided it.
Exotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Exotic.
Exotic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diggs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Exotic. That did some damage!
Diggs moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Exotic misses with a low kick as Diggs jumps back.
Diggs moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic works Diggs's body with a nice hook.
Exotic throws a front kick aimed at Diggs's knee but Diggs avoids it well.
Diggs misses with a shot to the body
and Exotic counters with a straight right hand.
Exotic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diggs manages to avoid it.#T1#
Exotic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diggs.
Exotic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Exotic. That snapped Diggs's head back.
Diggs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diggs slips under a jab.
Exotic misses with a straight right.
Exotic lands a right hook to the body.
Exotic connects with an inside leg kick.
Exotic swings widly with a right hand
and Diggs counters with a body kick.
Exotic throws an overhand right that lands on Diggs's shoulder, as Diggs tries to avoid the shot.
Exotic punishes Diggs's body with a nice straight punch.
A cross from Exotic lands.#T2#
Diggs moves out of range of the leg kick from Exotic.
A little feinted left hand from Diggs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Exotic tries to score with a low kick but Diggs moves his leg out of the way.
Diggs throwing a counter right hand but Exotic manages to avoid it.
Exotic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diggs looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Exotic throws a shot from downtown. Diggs moves away and avoids it.
Exotic misses with a straight left.
Exotic misses with a low kick.
Exotic throws a jab but it's blocked by Diggs.
As Exotic backs away, Diggs returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Joe Exotic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diggs avoids a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Exotic tests Diggs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diggs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It appears Diggs was looking to counter with a kick there.#T3#
Exotic punishes Diggs's body with a nice straight punch.
Diggs looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Exotic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Diggs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diggs swats away the attempt to clinch by Exotic.
Diggs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diggs staying out of range there.
Exotic missing with a left hand there. Diggs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Diggs misses.
Exotic misses with an uppercut. Diggs saw that one coming.
Exotic throws a leg kick but Diggs checks it. #T4#
Exotic moves out of range as Diggs strikes.
Diggs avoids the body shot from Exotic.
Exotic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diggs closes the distance but Exotic moves to the side
and Exotic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Exotic misses.
Joe Exotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Exotic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Exotic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Diggs with a nice calf kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Exotic misses with a wild body shot.
Diggs is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Exotic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Exotic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Exotic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diggs throws an off balance right hand
and Exotic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diggs slips under a jab.
Diggs slips a jab from Exotic.
Diggs lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Exotic throws a poor cross that misses
and Diggs counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Exotic is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Decent striking displayed by Exotic there.
A jab from Exotic misses.
Diggs thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Exotic wants to clinch up but Diggs keeps it at a distance.
Exotic feints and then cracks Diggs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diggs down.
Diggs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Crunch! Diggs slams his shin into Exotic's torso.
Diggs looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Diggs misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diggs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Exotic misses with a right hand
and Diggs counters with a left to the body.
Exotic throws a leg kick but Diggs moved away.
Diggs throws a quick counter head kick but Exotic was just out of range.
Exotic throws a looping overhand right but Diggs ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Exotic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Exotic blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diggs.
Diggs putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Exotic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Exotic tries to circle away but Diggs has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Diggs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Exotic backwards.
Exotic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diggs unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Exotic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diggs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Exotic backwards.
Still in the clinch, Diggs scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diggs scores with a shot to the side of Exotic's head.
A shot in the inside from Diggs.
Diggs scores with a shoulder strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Diggs obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Diggs obliges.
Diggs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diggs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diggs keeps control of Exotic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A body shot lands from Diggs.
Diggs scores with a shoulder strike.
Diggs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diggs lands an uppercut.
Diggs crunches a lovely knee into Exotic's ribcage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diggs.
Exotic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diggs scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Exotic can't find room to land a body shot as Diggs controls the action.
Diggs scores with a shot to the side of Exotic's head.
Diggs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Exotic can't break the clinch.
Diggs pushes Exotic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Diggs putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Exotic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Diggs lands a hook that snaps the head of Exotic backwards.
Exotic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Diggs scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diggs.
Diggs lands a shot to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Diggs obliges.
Diggs putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Exotic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diggs.
Diggs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Exotic backwards.
Exotic takes a knee to the side of the body.
Diggs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diggs scores a nice knee to the body.
Diggs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Diggs as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
Diggs digs a right hand into Exotic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Exotic's gas tank.
Diggs lands a hook that snaps the head of Exotic backwards.
Diggs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diggs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diggs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Exotic.
Diggs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diggs lands a nice uppercut.
Diggs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#Exotic is rocked!
Diggs digs a right hand underneath Exotic's ribcage. Exotic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diggs lands a body punch.
Exotic prevents a body shot from Diggs.
Diggs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Exotic backwards.
Diggs lands with a short shot to the head.
Exotic is still on wobbly legs! Can Diggs finish him?
Diggs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diggs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Exotic or not.
Exotic seems to have recovered his senses.
Exotic tries to break free but Diggs pushes him back against the cage.
Diggs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diggs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Exotic backwards.
Diggs lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Willie Diggs clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Exotic's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4##CL#
Diggs gets a clinch.
Diggs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Diggs.
Diggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diggs blocks a body shot from Exotic.
Diggs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Exotic tries to break the clinch but Diggs is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Diggs fails to land.
Diggs lands with a right to the head.
Exotic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diggs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Exotic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Diggs.
Willie Diggs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diggs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Exotics head.
Diggs unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!
Diggs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Exotic backwards.
Exotic takes a shot to the head.
Exotic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Exotic is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Diggs lands with a right to the head.
Diggs creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Exotic with a big uppercut! Exotic tries to clinch up but Diggs pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Exotic to the mat! Exotic covers up and Diggs unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Willie Diggs!
Willie Diggs retains his middleweight title!
Willie Diggs spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SYN 1039 Kamara vs McCarthy
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Kuznetsov clinches.
Kuznetsov with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Joe Exotic has been cut.
Kuznetsov wants to stall.
Kuznetsov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Exotic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Exotic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice elbow from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Exotic is blocking nicely.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Exotic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Exotic lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Exotic - that landed with a thud.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow inside that Exotic shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Exotic throws a head punch that misses.
Kuznetsov landing knees to the body.
Exotic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kuznetsov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Exotic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Exotic.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Exotic. #T1#
Exotic struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
Exotic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kuznetsov misses with the head strike.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Exotic breaks from the clinch.
Exotic works Kuznetsov's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Kuznetsov has Exotic up against the cage in a clinch.
Exotic wants to break free but Kuznetsov has control.
Exotic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Exotic is trying to push Kuznetsov away but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuznetsov misses with a head kick.
Exotic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuznetsov 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.
Exotic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice straight punches there by Exotic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Exotic.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch.
Exotic throws out a loose jab but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Exotic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Exotic moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch.
Exotic is looking to slow Kuznetsov down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick but Exotic checks it.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Exotic.
Exotic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kuznetsov on the side of the head.
Kuznetsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Exotic. #CL2#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and pushes Exotic back into the cage.#BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks from the clinch.
Exotic swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick but Exotic moves out of range.
Exotic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuznetsov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Exotic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kuznetsov takes one to the chin there.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Exotic.
Exotic lands a body shot.
Exotic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kuznetsov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Exotic scores with a jab to the head.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight right.
Exotic lands with a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab.
Exotic 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.
Kuznetsov slips a jab from Exotic.
Exotic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuznetsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov moves in looking to clinch but Exotic pushes him off.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Exotic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Exotic has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov works on Exotic's body with a couple of short punches.
Exotic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Exotic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kuznetsov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Exotic seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kuznetsov can turn it around.
Kuznetsov is looking to control Exotic's arms but Exotic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kuznetsov has his back to the cage.
Nice body punch from Exotic.
Exotic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
Kuznetsov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Exotic up against the cage.
Exotic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Exotic scores with a shoulder strike.
Exotic lands an uppercut.
Exotic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuznetsov.
Exotic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Exotic lands with a short shot to the head.
Exotic takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Exotic's defenses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kuznetsov. #BC2#
Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Kuznetsov misses its intended target.
Exotic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Exotic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joe Exotic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Exotic'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#
Exotic slips a straight right by Kuznetsov.
Exotic slips a jab and a cross from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Exotic gets tackled into the cage by Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov maintains the clinch.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Exotic gets through Kuznetsov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov blocks an uppercut.
Exotic can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
Exotic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Exotic lands with a short shot to the head.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Exotic misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Kuznetsov has managed to clinch.
Exotic has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow just above Exotic 's eye.
Kuznetsov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Exotic is defending well for now.
Exotic digs a right hand underneath Kuznetsov's ribcage. Kuznetsov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuznetsov is breathing heavily.
Exotic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Exotic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov misses with some punches. #T1#
Exotic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Exotic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Exotic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Exotic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Exotic pushes Kuznetsov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Exotic misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Exotic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Exotic lands with a kick to the temple. Kuznetsov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Exotic instigates a clinch.
Exotic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Exotic lands with a light punch inside.
Kuznetsov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Exotic's face.
Exotic misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Exotic.
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!
Exotic misses with a body punch.
Exotic lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Exotic.
Exotic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
Exotic lands a nice shot to the body.
Exotic scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Exotic.
Exotic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Exotic can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
Exotic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Exotic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Exotic keeps control of Kuznetsov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the head.
Exotic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuznetsovs head.
Exotic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Exotic lands with a left to the head.
Exotic tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Exotic back against the cage.
Exotic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
Exotic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Exotic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
Exotic lands a shoulder strike.
Exotic lands a body shot.
Exotic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Exotic lands an uppercut.
Kuznetsov landing knees to the head. #T3#
Kuznetsov throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Exotic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Exotic.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up but Exotic circles away and keeps his distance.
Exotic lands a jab to Kuznetsov's midsection.
Exotic misses with a wild body shot.
Exotic throws out a powerful jab.
Exotic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Exotic finds it's target.
Exotic lands with an uppercut that bounces Kuznetsov off the cage and back into range.
A shot to the body from Kuznetsov misses
and Exotic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice inside leg kick there by Exotic. That's going to slow Kuznetsov down.
Exotic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Joe Exotic is winning the standup battle so far.
Exotic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Exotic rushes Kuznetsov and presses him up against the cage.
Exotic has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznetsov. #BC#
Exotic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Exotic throws out a powerful jab.
Kuznetsov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Exotic. That did some damage!#T4#
Exotic lands with a right hand.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Exotic is out of range.
Nice shot by Exotic.
Exotic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuznetsov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Exotic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Exotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Exotic keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuznetsov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Exotic doesn't seem bothered though.
Exotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Exotic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Exotic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Exotic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuznetsov can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov avoids the body shot from Exotic. #CL#
Exotic instigates a clinch.
Exotic is leaning against Kuznetsov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Exotic tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Exotic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Exotic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Exotic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Exotic 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. #CL#
Exotic rushes Kuznetsov and presses him up against the cage.
Exotic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kuznetsov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Exotic.
Kuznetsov tries a body shot but Exotic blocks it.
Exotic tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Exotic.
Exotic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Exotic - that landed with a thud.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Exotic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic scoring well with a low kick there.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick but Exotic checks it.
Kuznetsov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice shot lands for Exotic.#CL#
Exotic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Exotic scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Exotic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuznetsovs head. #T1#
Exotic cracks Kuznetsov with a nice body shot.
Exotic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Exotic cracks Kuznetsov with a nice body shot.
Exotic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Exotic as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Exotic.
Exotic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Exotic lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Exotic breaks the clinch.
Exotic with a jab.
Exotic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice body kick from Exotic.
Exotic scores with a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic sizes up Kuznetsov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kuznetsov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2##CL#
Exotic has Kuznetsov up against the cage in a clinch.
Exotic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov presses Exotic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks from the clinch.
Exotic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Exotic cracks Kuznetsov with an open hand slap.
Exotic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Exotic.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kuznetsov with a knee to the head.
Exotic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Exotic swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Exotic can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but Exotic blocks it.
Exotic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3##BC#
Exotic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuznetsov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Exotic slips under a jab from Kuznetsov.
Exotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kuznetsov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Exotic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuznetsov.
Exotic scores with a leg kick.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch.
A slow jab from Exotic misses its intended target.
Kuznetsov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Exotic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A good leg kick by Exotic. #CL#
Exotic pushes Kuznetsov up against the cage in a clinch.
Exotic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Exotic.
Exotic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kuznetsov landing knees to the body.
Joe Exotic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Exotic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow that misses.
Kuznetsov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Exotic is blocking nicely.
Exotic struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Exotic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Exotic takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice elbow from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Exotic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
Exotic throws a head punch that misses.
Exotic scores with a hook to the body.
Exotic throws a head punch that misses.
Kuznetsov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kuznetsov trying to stall but Exotic improves his position.
Alexander Kuznetsov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Exotic tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Exotic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Exotic 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SYN 1034
Date: Nov 17, 2023

#R1#
Adlehyde scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Joe Exotic has been cut.
Exotic lands a jab to Adlehyde's midsection.
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
Exotic misses with a kick to the body.
Adlehyde looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Exotic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Exotic misses with a series of wild punches.
Adlehyde takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Exotic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic tries a low kick but Adlehyde avoids it.
Exotic misses with a looping left.
Exotic misses with a body kick.
Adlehyde throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Exotic tests Adlehyde's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the body from Adlehyde misses
and Exotic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adlehyde keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Adlehyde uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Exotic.
Adlehyde throws out a counter right but Exotic avoids it with no problem.
Exotic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adlehyde.
Exotic scores with a jab.
Exotic cracks Adlehyde with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big left from Adlehyde misses.
Exotic fires out a quick counter leg kick but Adlehyde just manages to avoid it.
Adlehyde misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Exotic to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Exotic.
Adlehyde is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Exotic with a body shot.
Exotic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adlehyde.
Adlehyde throws a right hand that misses
and Exotic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adlehyde lands a slapping body shot.
Exotic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T2#
Exotic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Adlehyde misses the shot to the body.
Exotic is looking to slow Adlehyde down with leg kicks.
Exotic misses with a lunging right hand
and Exotic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Exotic lands a nice hook to Adlehyde's body. Adlehyde takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Adlehyde 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.
Exotic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Adlehyde throws an off balance right hand
enabling Exotic to counter with a crisp jab.
Adlehyde lands a nice looking body shot.
Exotic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adlehyde pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adlehyde takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T3#
Exotic stuns Adlehyde with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Adlehyde scores with a three punch combo!
Exotic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Adlehyde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Exotic was well out of range. Poor timing from Adlehyde.
A jab from Adlehyde misses.
Exotic with a jab.
Exotic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Exotic scores with the left hand. Adlehyde knows he should have avoided that one.
Exotic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Exotic scores with a jab. Adlehyde acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Adlehyde misses with a straight right.
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!
Exotic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Exotic misses with the body kick
and Adlehyde counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adlehyde throws a lazy uppercut
and Exotic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Exotic staying out of range there.
Joe Exotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Exotic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Adlehydes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Adlehyde drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Exotic scores with a hook to the body. Adlehyde takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Exotic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Adlehyde throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Exotic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Exotic tries to land a leg kick but Adlehyde saw it coming and moves away.
Adlehyde throws a nice looking combination but Exotic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Adlehyde takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Exotic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Exotic's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Adlehyde misses with a wild body shot.
Adlehyde pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Exotic jabs Adlehyde to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Adlehyde throws a lazy uppercut
and Adlehyde takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adlehyde takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Adlehyde takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
Adlehyde clinches up with Exotic and pushes him back against the cage.
Adlehyde misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Adlehyde.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adlehyde. #BC#
Exotic breaks the clinch.
Exotic 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.
Adlehyde tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Exotic lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Adlehyde stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Exotic misses with a hook to the body
and Adlehyde counters with a nice uppercut.
Exotic slips a jab and a cross from Adlehyde.
It looked like Exotic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Adlehyde throws a right hand that misses
and Exotic counters with a left to the body.
Adlehyde doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Exotic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Adlehyde takes a step back to recover.
Adlehyde staying out of range there.
Adlehyde looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adlehyde swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Exotic counters with a stiff right hand.
Exotic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adlehyde! But no joy.
Exotic lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Exotic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adlehyde momentarily. #T2#
Exotic lands with a nice body punch.
Adlehyde misses with a right hand
and Exotic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Exotic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adlehyde.
Adlehyde throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Adlehyde throws a jab but it's blocked by Exotic.
Adlehyde walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Adlehyde takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Exotic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adlehyde! But no joy.
Adlehyde throws the left hand but Exotic avoids the punch easily.
Exotic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Exotic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Adlehyde walks into a left hand. #T3#
Adlehyde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Exotic moves away.
Adlehyde rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Exotic counters with a straight right hand.
Joe Exotic is winning the standup battle so far.
Exotic lands a jab to the nose.
Adlehyde swings widly with a right hand
and Exotic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adlehyde takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Exotic takes a swing at Adlehyde's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Adlehyde on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Exotic misses with a low kick.
Exotic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adlehyde can do to turn this around?
Adlehyde misses with a hook.
Adlehyde misses with a lunging right hand
and Exotic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Adlehyde misses the target.
Exotic stuns Adlehyde with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Adlehyde checks a leg kick nicely.
It seemed like Adlehyde was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Exotic scoring well with a low kick there.
Exotic throws a nice head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Adlehyde misses with a double jab
and Exotic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Exotic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Exotic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice straight punches there by Exotic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Exotic.
Exotic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Adlehyde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Exotic.
Exotic with a hook.
Exotic connects with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Exotic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Exotic's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Exotic thuds his shin into the meat of Adlehyde's side.
Adlehyde misses with a kick to the body
and Exotic counters with a low kick, right behind Adlehyde 's knee.
Adlehyde moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Adlehyde has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Exotic.
Exotic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Exotic lands a head shot.
Adlehyde missing with a left hand there. Exotic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Adlehyde tries to clinch but Exotic is having none of it.
Adlehyde takes a jab right on the kisser.
Adlehyde misses with an uppercut
and Exotic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Exotic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Adlehyde's head backwards.
Adlehyde loads up on a big right hand but Exotic slips the punch.
Adlehyde fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adlehyde misses with a hook
letting Exotic counter with a right hand.
Exotic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Exotic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Adlehyde throws a looping overhand right but Exotic ducks down to avoid it.
Exotic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Adlehyde looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Adlehyde has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Adlehyde misses with a hook to the body
and Exotic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Exotic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Adlehyde in his tracks.
Adlehyde misses with an uppercut
and Exotic counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Exotic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A low kick from Exotic misses
and Adlehyde connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adlehyde pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adlehyde scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Exotic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Adlehyde. That did some damage!
Adlehyde misses with an uppercut. Exotic saw that one coming.
Exotic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Exotic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Exotic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Exotic lands with a nice body punch.
Exotic looks to score with a jab to the body but Adlehyde is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Exotic. Adlehyde does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Exotic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Exotic missing with a left hand there. Adlehyde was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Exotic moves away from the strike by Adlehyde.
Exotic connects with a body shot.
Jack Adlehyde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adlehyde tries to clinch up.
Exotic scores with a kick to the midsection.
A low kick from Adlehyde misses
and Adlehyde takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adlehyde's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Exotic throws a hook but Adlehyde avoids it easily.
Exotic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adlehyde momentarily.
Adlehyde scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#Joe Exotic's cut is getting worse.
Exotic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Joe Exotic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Adlehyde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Exotic was well out of range. Poor timing from Adlehyde.
Exotic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Adlehyde counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adlehyde takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Exotic throws a leg kick which misses Adlehyde's front leg but catches the back leg as Adlehyde tries to avoid it.
Adlehyde misses with an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Exotic as he connects with a hook.
Exotic moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Adlehyde clinches.
Exotic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Exotic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adlehyde lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Exotic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adlehyde throws an off balance right hand
and Exotic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Exotic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Exotic, 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Exotic!
A very excited looking Joe Exotic 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: SYN 1028 Diggs vs Exotic
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
Exotic misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Diggs misses its target.
A big right from Exotic misses.
Diggs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diggs throws a hook but Exotic blocks it.
Exotic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diggs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs misses with a body punch
and Exotic counters with a nice body shot.
Joe Exotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Diggs is predictable there
and Exotic counters with a stiff right hand.
Exotic fails to land with a series of punches.
We've been told by Diggs's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Diggs scores with a nice right hand.
Exotic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Exotic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Diggs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diggs ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
Diggs half committed to a counter leg kick.
Exotic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Exotic misses with a left hand
and Diggs counters with an inside leg kick. #T2#
Exotic wants to slow Diggs down by chopping away at his legs.
Diggs is looking to counter punch.
Diggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Exotic tries to bum rush Diggs with a series of wild strikes but Diggs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from Exotic.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Diggs quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Exotic.
Diggs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Exotic misses with a body shot.
Diggs is looking to counter punch.
Exotic misses with a body shot.
Diggs is looking to counter punch.
Diggs avoids the body shot from Exotic.
Exotic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diggs.
Exotic misses with a straight right.
Exotic misses with a body shot.
Diggs is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Diggs slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Diggs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diggs misses with a lunging right hand
and Exotic counters with a nice uppercut.
Exotic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Exotic throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Diggs to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Exotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Exotic.
Exotic throws out a loose jab but Diggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diggs looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Exotic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Diggs avoids the head kick by Exotic.
Diggs throwing a counter right hand but Exotic manages to avoid it.
Diggs misses with a wild body shot.
Exotic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diggs moves away.
Diggs looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Diggs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Exotic.
Exotic loads up on a big right hand but Diggs slips the punch.
Diggs throws a quick counter kick to the body but Exotic avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic connects with a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Diggs! #T1#
Exotic misses with a lunging right hand
and Diggs counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Joe Exotic has been cut.
Exotic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Exotic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Diggs.
Diggs moves out of range of the body kick from Exotic.
Diggs throwing a counter right hand but Exotic manages to avoid it.
Exotic throws a body kick that misses
and Diggs finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Exotic is breathing heavily.
Diggs lands a jab to Exotic's midsection.#T2#
Exotic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Exotic moves out of range of the body kick.
Diggs scores with a nice head shot.
Exotic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic misses the body punch
and Diggs counters with a big right hand! Oh Exotic is in trouble here! Diggs follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willie Diggs!
Willie Diggs retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Willie Diggs 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: SYN 1026 Drax vs Obama
Date: Oct 20, 2023

#R1#
Exotic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar.
Exotic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Exotic scores with a punch to the head.
Nice body kick from Escobar.
Escobar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Exotic.
Escobar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Escobar misses the shot to the body.
Exotic lands a front kick.
Escobar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Exotic.
Exotic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Escobar on the side of the head.
Escobar slips a jab from Exotic.
A little jabbing left from Escobar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That kick from Exotic tenderised Escobar's leg. Escobar is trying to keep his angry face on.
A clash of legs there as Escobar blocks the low kick.
Jab by Exotic.
Escobar misses with a hook.
Joe Exotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Exotic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Exotic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Escobar 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 Exotic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Exotic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice leg kick from Exotic, right into the meat of the thigh.
A combination from Escobar does no damage. #T1#
Escobar is looking to chop away at Exotic's legs.
Escobar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Exotic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Escobar to score with a decent uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Exotic.
Exotic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Exotic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Escobar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Exotic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Exotic works Escobar's body with a nice hook.
Escobar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Exotic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Exotic misses with a straight left.
Escobar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Exotic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Escobar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Exotic slips a jab from Escobar.
Jab from Exotic.
Exotic misses the jab.
Exotic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Exotic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Escobar on the side of the head.#T2#
Exotic looks to land a right hand but Escobar moved out of range.
Exotic throws a looping overhand right but Escobar ducks down to avoid it.
Exotic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar 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.
Good leg kick by Exotic.
Escobar misses with a straight left.
Escobar lunges at Exotic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Exotic's hand.
Exotic lands with an uppercut that bounces Escobar off the cage and back into range.
A low kick lands for Exotic.
Escobar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Exotic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Exotic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Escobar 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.
Exotic looks to throw the jab but Escobar is out of range.
Exotic throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar.
Escobar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Exotic throws a hook but Escobar blocks it.
Exotic throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big left from Escobar misses.
Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Escobar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Exotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Exotic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Escobar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Exotic lands a nice looking body kick.
Exotic misses with a leg kick.
Escobar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Exotic scores with a body shot.
Escobar throws a head kick but Exotic moves out of range.
Exotic scores with a nice head shot.
Exotic throws an off balance right hand
letting Escobar counter with a right hand.
Escobar misses with a wild body shot.
Exotic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobar.
Good shot there by Escobar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Exotic lands with an overhand left.
Escobar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Exotic.
Escobar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Escobar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Escobar misses with a straight right.
Exotic appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Escobar avoids the body shot from Exotic.
It seemed like Escobar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Exotic manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Exotic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Escobar connects with the punch.
Escobar misses with a straight right.
Escobar loads up on a big right hand but Exotic slips the punch.
Escobar misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot by Exotic.
Escobar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Exotic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Exotic's corner calls for a 1-2. Exotic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big left from Exotic misses.
Exotic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Escobar throws a lazy right hand but Exotic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Exotic thuds his right hand into Escobar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Exotic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Exotic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Escobar takes one to the chin there.
Escobar looks to score with a jab to the body but Exotic is just out of range.
Exotic lands a right hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Exotic 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#
Exotic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Exotic moves out of range of the strikes.
Exotic misses with a lunging right hand
and Escobar counters with a nice kick to the body.
Exotic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Escobar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Escobar loads up on a big right hand but Exotic slips the punch.
As Escobar backs away, Exotic returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Escobar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Escobar wants to slow Exotic down by chopping away at his legs.
Exotic keeps Escobar at a distance using the push kick.
Escobar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Escobar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Exotic.
Exotic is looking to counter punch.
Escobar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Exotic finds it's way round the side to connect with Escobar's head.
Escobar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Exotic. Exotic obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Exotic.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic misses with a straight left.
Exotic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Exotic digs a good body shot into Escobar's ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Exotic, as that shot connected. #T1#
Escobar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Escobar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Escobar looks to score with a jab to the body but Exotic is just out of range.
Escobar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A head kick from Escobar lands but Exotic takes it in his stride. #CUT2#It looks like Joe Exotic has been cut.
Escobar throws a big shot that misses.
Exotic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Escobar looks to score with a jab to the body but Exotic is just out of range.
Exotic just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Escobar throws a shot from downtown. Exotic moves away and avoids it.
Exotic lands a glancing blow to the side of Escobar's head.
Exotic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Exotic misses with a hook.
Escobar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Escobar might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Exotic has got the better of the exchanges.
Exotic lands with a hook. Escobar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Escobar misses with a straight left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Exotic.
Escobar throws a body punch but Exotic moves out of range.
Escobar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Exotic. Exotic obviously looking to wear him down.
Exotic slips a straight right by Escobar.#T2#
Escobar slips under a jab from Exotic.
Exotic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escobar can do to turn this around?
Escobar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Exotic.
Exotic connects with a looping right hand.
Exotic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Escobar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Exotic slips under a jab.
Exotic lands a nice looking body shot.
Escobar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Exotic looks to land a right hand but Escobar moved out of range.
Escobar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Exotic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Exotic connects with a crisp jab.
Escobar throws an overhand right that lands on Exotic's shoulder, as Exotic tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar throws the left hand but Exotic avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut there from Exotic.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Escobar crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Exotic - the referee stops the clock and Escobar gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Exotic. Escobar manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Joe Exotic is winning the standup battle so far.
Escobar loads up on a big right hand but Exotic slips the punch.
Exotic defending well as Escobar loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Exotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar looks to land a combination but Exotic avoids it well.
Escobar looks to land a right hand but Exotic moved out of range.
Escobar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Exotic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice body kick from Exotic.
A left lands for Exotic.
Exotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Exotic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Escobar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Exotic to score with a decent uppercut.
Good exchange - Exotic coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Exotic. Escobar does a little dance to reset his feet.
A lazy left from Exotic finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Exotic cracks Escobar with a good jab.
Exotic tries to score with a low kick but Escobar moves his leg out of the way.
Exotic scores with the left hand. Escobar knows he should have avoided that one.
Escobar misses with a body shot. #T4#
Escobar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Exotic staying out of range there.
Escobar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Exotic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Escobar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Exotic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Exotic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Escobar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Exotic throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Escobar to counter with a crisp jab.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar moves away from the strike by Exotic.
Escobar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Escobar looks to score with a jab to the body but Exotic is just out of range.
Exotic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Escobar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar misses with an uppercut.
Exotic throwing a counter right hand but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Exotic throws a shot from downtown. Escobar moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Exotic. Escobar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Exotic cracks a nice hook into Escobar's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Exotic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Exotic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Exotic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Escobar.
Juanito Escobar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Exotic thumps Escobar with a low kick.
Escobar tries a head kick but it misses.
Escobar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Exotic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar.
Exotic lands with a cross.
Exotic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Escobar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Escobar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Exotic half committed to a counter leg kick.
Exotic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Escobar scores with a hook.
Exotic tests Escobar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Exotic throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar's shoulder, as Escobar tries to avoid the shot.
Exotic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Exotic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Escobar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Exotic.
Exotic drops his hands momentarily and Escobar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Exotic throws a looping overhand right but Escobar ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Exotic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Escobar's head.
Escobar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Exotic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Escobar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Escobar throws a head kick that misses.
Escobar misses with a right hand
and Exotic counters with a nice body shot.
Exotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Exotic throws a wild body kick that Escobar sees coming a mile off.
Exotic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Escobar 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.
Escobar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Exotic.
Exotic slips under a jab.
Exotic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Exotic avoids the head kick by Escobar.
Exotic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Exotic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Exotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar.
A nice leg kick lands there from Exotic.
A solid leg kick lands there for Exotic.
Exotic lands a nice shot that snaps Escobar's head back.
Exotic checks a leg kick.
Escobar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slow jab from Escobar misses its intended target.
Exotic slips under a jab.
Escobar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Exotic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Exotic.
Escobar looks to land a left hand but Exotic moved out of range nicely.
Escobar misses the shot to the body.
It appears Exotic was looking to counter with a kick there.
Exotic lands the left hand.
Exotic lands the left hand.
Exotic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Exotic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Escobar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Exotic clobbers Escobar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Escobar moves forwards but Exotic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar throws a hook but Exotic avoids it easily.
Exotic connects with a right hand. Escobar shakes it off.
Exotic connects with the punch.
A jab from Exotic misses.
Exotic staying out of range there.
Escobar checks a leg kick nicely.
Escobar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Exotic moves out of range of the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Exotic.
A solid leg kick lands there for Exotic.
Exotic throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Exotic avoids the body shot from Escobar.
Exotic feints and then cracks Escobar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Escobar down.
Escobar misses with a low kick.
Joe Exotic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Exotic lands a body shot.
A left lands for Exotic.
Exotic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Exotic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Exotic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Escobar takes a step back to recover.
Exotic connects with a jab.
Exotic lands an overhand right.
Nice jab there from Exotic.
A lazy left from Escobar finds it's target.
Exotic thumps Escobar with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Escobar has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Exotic.
Exotic moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice cross by Escobar.
Exotic slips a straight right by Escobar.
Escobar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Exotic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Exotic 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Exotic!
Our winner, Joe Exotic, 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: SYN 1020 Todd vs Exotic
Date: Sep 22, 2023

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Exotic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Todd doesn't seem phased though.
Exotic scores with a body shot.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Exotic was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Exotic misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Todd was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Exotic.
Joe Exotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todd checks a leg kick.
Exotic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Todd.
A cross from Exotic lands.
Exotic 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.
Exotic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Exotic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Todd at a distance.
Todd getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Todd misses the jab.
Todd has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Exotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Exotic.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Exotic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Exotic misses with a hook
and Todd counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T1#
Exotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Exotic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Exotic throws a big shot that misses.
Todd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Exotic lands a nice looking body shot.
Exotic misses with a kick to the body.
Todd throws a jab but it's blocked by Exotic.
Exotic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Exotic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Todd was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Exotic.
Todd takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Exotic.
Exotic misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Exotic.
Todd takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Exotic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Exotic loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch.
Todd throws a quick counter head kick but Exotic was just out of range.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Todd with a nice cross.#CUT#It looks like Joe Exotic has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Exotic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Exotic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice leg kick from Exotic, right into the meat of the thigh.
Todd displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Exotic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Exotic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Exotic lands with a nice body kick.
Todd walks into a straight right hand from Exotic.
Exotic misses with a leg kick.
Todd half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3#
Exotic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Exotic. That snapped Todd's head back.
Todd blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Exotic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A quick step to the side and Todd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Exotic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Exotic scores with a hook.
A left lands for Exotic.
Exotic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Exotic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Exotic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Exotic lands with a right hand.
Exotic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Exotic misses with a body shot.
As Exotic backs away, Todd returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Todd moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Exotic lands a jab to the nose.
Exotic looks to throw the jab but Todd is out of range.
Todd scores with the left hand. Exotic knows he should have avoided that one.
Exotic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Exotic misses with a wild body shot.
Todd misses with a hook to the body
and Exotic counters with a slapping leg kick.
Todd tries to move into range but Exotic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Todd takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Todd is looking to slow Exotic down with leg kicks.
Todd takes one on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Exotic slips under a jab.
Todd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Exotic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Todd counters with a nice low kick that buckles Exotic's knee momentarily.
Todd on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Exotic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Exotic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Exotic takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Exotic scores with a sloppy right hand. Todd should have avoided that one.
Exotic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
Exotic takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Joe Exotic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick from Exotic misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Todd looks to throw the jab but Exotic is out of range.
Exotic misses with a jab to the body
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Exotic lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd avoids the body shot from Exotic.
Exotic lands the left hand.
Exotic takes one to the side of the head.
Todd walks into a jab.#T1#
Exotic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Exotic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Todd stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Todd slips a straight right by Exotic.
A solid leg kick lands there for Exotic.
Exotic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Some bone on bone action there as Todd checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Exotic throws an overhand right that lands on Todd's shoulder, as Todd tries to avoid the shot.
Todd avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Exotic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Exotic works the jab nicely.
Exotic swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Todd counters with a nice right hand that sends Exotic toppling to the canvas! Exotic scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Todd finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Exotic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Todd.#T2#
Exotic with a hook.
Exotic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Exotic has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Exotic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Todd's corner calls for a 1-2. Todd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Todd takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Todd on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Exotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Exotic.
Exotic looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Exotic throws a leg kick
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Todd defending well as Exotic loads up on a big left hand.
Exotic slips under a jab.
Exotic throws a poor cross that misses
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
Exotic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Exotic throws out a counter right but Todd avoids it with no problem.
A jab lands there for Exotic.#T3#
Exotic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Todd.
Exotic throws a sloppy body shot
and Todd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Exotic looks to land a body kick but Todd moved away.
Todd is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Exotic lands a slapping body shot.
Exotic slips under a jab from Todd.
Todd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Exotic.
Todd moves out of range as Exotic strikes.
A quick step to the side and Todd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Exotic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Todd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Exotic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#That has opened up Joe Exotic's cut even more.
Exotic lunges at Todd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Todd's hand.
Exotic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Todd counters with a nice leg kick.
Exotic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Exotic throws a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Todd.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Exotic.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Todd, as that shot connected.
Exotic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Todd counters with a nice body shot.
Todd lands with an overhand left.
Exotic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Todd is looking for a counter combo.
Exotic throws a head kick but Todd moves out of range.
Exotic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Exotic throws a sloppy head kick
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Exotic is rocked!
Exotic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Todd throws out the jab.
Exotic lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joe Exotic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joe Exotic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Todd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A clash of legs there as Exotic blocks the low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Exotic misses the target.
Exotic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Todd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Exotic throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Todd appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Exotic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
Exotic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Exotic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
As Exotic backs away, Todd returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Todd blocks a jab.
Todd throws a hook but Exotic blocks it.
Exotic scores with a nice strike.
A nice leg kick from Exotic, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1#
Exotic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Exotic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Exotic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Exotic misses.
Exotic misses with a leg kick
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Exotic is predictable there
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
Exotic with a jab.
Exotic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Todd swings for the body but Exotic moves out of range.
Exotic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Todd's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Exotic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Todd scrambles back to his feet.
Exotic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Todd throws out the jab.
Exotic throws out a counter right but Todd avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Exotic wants to land a leg kick but Todd is out of range.
Donk. Exotic catches Todd right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Exotic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Exotic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Todd throws a chopping leg kick but Exotic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Exotic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Exotic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Exotic throws a leg kick which misses Todd's front leg but catches the back leg as Todd tries to avoid it.
Exotic dips to his left and cracks Todd with an uppercut!
Todd missing with a left hand there. Exotic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Exotic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Exotic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Exotic lands with a cross. #T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Exotic.
Todd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Exotic misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
Exotic moves forwards but Todd connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#The cut above Joe Exotic's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Todd.
Exotic lands an overhand right.
Good leg kick by Exotic.
Exotic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Todd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Exotic cracks Todd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Exotic misses with a lunging right hand
and Todd counters with a stiff right hand.
Exotic is still on wobbly legs! Can Todd finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Exotic.#T4#
Exotic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Todd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Exotic seems to have recovered his senses.
Exotic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Exotic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Todd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #KD#
Todd cracks Exotic with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Todd has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Exotic to stand back up!
Exotic looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
It looked like Todd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Todd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Exotic.
Exotic throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Exotic checks a leg kick.
Todd slips under a jab.
Exotic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A shot to the liver by Exotic. Beautiful body shot.
Exotic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Exotic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Joe Exotic just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Joe Exotic's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Exotic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Exotic staying out of range there.
Exotic digs a good body shot into Todd's ribs.
Exotic misses with a right hand
and Todd counters with a left to the body.
Exotic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Exotic throws out a leg kick but Todd moves out of range and Exotic only half commits.
Exotic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Todd's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Exotic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Todd scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Exotic was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Exotic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Todd checks it well.
Exotic lands an overhand right.
Exotic takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Exotic swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Exotic.
Good shot there by Exotic.
Todd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Exotic's corner calls for a 1-2. Exotic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Exotic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Todd finds it's way round the side to connect with Exotic's head.
Exotic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Todd.
Exotic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A good leg kick by Exotic.
Todd tries a head kick but it misses.
Exotic lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Exotic.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Exotic ducks down to avoid it.
Exotic tries to score with a low kick but Todd moves his leg out of the way.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Exotic manages to avoid it.
Exotic wants to slow Todd down by chopping away at his legs.
Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Exotic throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Donk. Exotic catches Todd right on the button with a cross.
Todd looks to land a left hand but Exotic moved out of range nicely.
Exotic blocks a low kick nicely.
Exotic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Todd throws a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Exotic coming out on top.
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.#T3#
Exotic throws out a leg kick but Todd moves out of range and Exotic only half commits.
Exotic throws an off balance right hand
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Todd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Todd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Exotic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Exotic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Todd in his tracks.
Todd stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Exotic.
Todd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Exotic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Todd avoids the body shot from Exotic.
Exotic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Todd can pounce on him.
Todd takes a swing at Exotic's ribcage but misses.
Todd connects with a crisp jab.
Exotic throws a leg kick but Todd moved away.#T4#
Exotic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Todd has time to react.
Todd checks a leg kick.
Todd throws a quick counter head kick but Exotic was just out of range.
Exotic misses with a body shot.
Todd lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Exotic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Todd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Exotic takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Exotic.
Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Exotic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Exotic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Todd's head.
Todd checks a low kick from Exotic.
As Exotic backs away, Todd returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice shot by Exotic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Exotic dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Joe Exotic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Exotic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Todd has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Exotic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Todd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Todd slips a straight right by Exotic.
Exotic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Todd doesn't seem bothered though.
Exotic misses with a low kick.
Exotic looks to land a left hand but Todd moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Todd checks the leg kick nicely there.
Todd digs a good hook to Exotic's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic throws a shot from downtown. Todd moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Todd was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Exotic.
Exotic throws a right hand that misses
and Todd counters with a stiff right hand.
Todd moves out of range as Exotic strikes.
Todd throws a quick counter kick to the body but Exotic avoids it.
Todd takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Exotic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Exotic thuds his right hand into Todd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Exotic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Todd drops his hands momentarily and Exotic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Exotic misses with a body shot.
As Exotic backs away, Todd returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Exotic misses with a right hand
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
Exotic swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
Exotic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Todd's head backwards.
Exotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Exotic.
Exotic scores with a jab.
Winston Todd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Exotic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
Exotic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Exotic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
Exotic misses the body punch
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Todd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Todd slips under a jab.
A low kick from Exotic misses
and Todd counters with an inside leg kick.
Todd misses with an uppercut.
Todd walks into a stiff left hand from Exotic.
Exotic jabs Todd to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Todd moves out of range of the body kick from Exotic.
It looked like Todd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Exotic. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Exotic. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Todd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Todd tried to counter with a leg kick but Exotic avoided it.
Todd lands with an overhand left.
Todd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Exotic sizes up Todd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Exotic avoids the body shot from Todd.
Todd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Exotic connects with a nice looking jab.
Exotic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Todd.
It looked like Todd was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Exotic throws a shot to the body.
Exotic throws a push kick but Todd slaps the foot to one side.
Joe Exotic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Todd throws a chopping leg kick but Exotic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Exotic jabs Todd to the body, keeping him at a distance.#KD#
Todd lands a big head kick that sends Exotic tumbling to the mat! Todd takes a step backwards and waves Exotic back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Exotic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Todd momentarily.
Todd misses with a double jab.
Todd throws an overhand right that has Exotic reeling! Todd follows up with more punches and Exotic is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Winston Todd!
Winston Todd retains his middleweight title!
A less than humble Winston Todd misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SYN 1015 Todd vs Exotic IV
Date: Sep 07, 2023

#R1#
Exotic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Exotic throws a front kick aimed at Todd's knee but Todd avoids it well.
Exotic is looking to score with low kicks.
Exotic looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Exotic ducks down to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Exotic.
Exotic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Todd is looking to counter the offense by Exotic and move into the clinch.
Exotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Todd blocks the leg kick.
Exotic has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Todd is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Exotic throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Exotic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Todd is out of range and Exotic settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Todd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Exotic throws a head kick but Todd moves out of range.
And Todd counters with a quick kick to the body but Exotic blocks it.
Todd takes a swing at Exotic's ribcage but misses.
Exotic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Exotic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Exotic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Exotic tries a low kick but Todd avoids it.
As Exotic backs away, Todd returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Todd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big left from Todd misses.
Todd blocks a low kick nicely.
Todd throws a good cross that connects.
Exotic moves out of range of the leg kick from Todd.
Exotic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Todd is able to avoid easily.
Exotic lands a nice shot to the body.
Exotic slips under a jab from Todd.
Exotic throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Exotic throws the left hand but Todd avoids the punch easily.
Exotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Exotic.
Exotic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Exotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Todd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Exotic looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Exotic lands a really nice looking cross but Todd seems unphased.
Exotic scores with a jab. Todd acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Exotic misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Exotic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Todd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Todd dips to his left and cracks Exotic with an uppercut!
Todd avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Todd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Exotic's sensitive parts.
Exotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Exotic.
Exotic throws the left hand but Todd avoids the punch easily.
Exotic connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Exotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Todd with a nice cross.
A punch lands to the side of Todd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Todd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Exotic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Exotic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todd is looking to counter the offense by Exotic and move into the clinch.
Exotic throws a leg kick but Todd sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good leg kick by Todd.
Exotic scores with a shot to the body.
Exotic with a nice cross.
Todd avoids the head kick by Exotic.
Todd lands the left hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Exotic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Exotic thumps Todd with a low kick.
Exotic throws a leg kick that misses.
Todd throws a push kick but Exotic slaps the foot to one side.
Exotic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Exotic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Exotic cracks Todd with a good jab.
Todd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Todd tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Exotic is looking to chop away at Todd's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Exotic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Exotic throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Donk. Todd catches Exotic right on the button with a cross.
Joe Exotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todd throws a body punch but Exotic moves out of range.
Todd throws a solid leg kick but Exotic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Todd.
Todd tries to land a leg kick but Exotic saw it coming and moves away.
Exotic checks the leg kick.
Exotic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Todd takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Exotic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Todd throws a body kick that misses
and Exotic counters with a leg kick.
A big right from Exotic misses.
Exotic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Exotic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Todd is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Exotic 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#
A low kick from Exotic misses
and Todd counters with a good low kick that Exotic was not able to check.
Exotic missing with a left hand there. Todd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Exotic throws a lazy right hand but Todd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Exotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
As Exotic tries to get set, Todd tries to push him back and clinch up but Exotic manages to avoid the attempt.
Todd moves away from the strike by Exotic.
Exotic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Todd appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Exotic.
Exotic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Exotic looks to land a left hand but Todd moved out of range nicely.
A low kick from Exotic is predictable there
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A good leg kick by Exotic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Exotic scoring well with a low kick there.
Exotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
Exotic throws an off balance right hand
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Exotic throws a hook to the side of Todd's head but Todd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Todd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Exotic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Todd is able to avoid easily.
Todd checks a leg kick nicely.
Exotic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Todd under the eye.
Nice straight punches there by Exotic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Exotic.
Exotic lands a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Exotic.
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
Exotic with a jab.
Todd scores with a hook to the body. Exotic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Exotic throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Todd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Exotic.
Exotic throws a leg kick which misses Todd's front leg but catches the back leg as Todd tries to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Todd.#T2#
A big right from Exotic misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Exotic misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
Exotic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Exotic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Todd.
Todd lands with a good body shot.
Exotic throws a nice inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Exotic.
A nice inside leg kick there by Exotic. That's going to slow Todd down.
A jab from Exotic misses.
Todd feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Exotic throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Todd counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Exotic misses with a body punch.
Todd lands a shoulder strike.
Exotic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Exotic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Exotic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Exotic throws the kick towards the body but Todd avoids it.
Exotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Exotic.#T3#
Exotic connects with a jab.
Todd misses with a leg kick
and Exotic counters with an inside leg kick.
Todd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Todd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Todd moves away from the strike by Exotic.
Exotic thumps Todd with a low kick.
Exotic just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Todd.
Exotic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Todd is out of range and Exotic settles back down.
Exotic moves away from the strike by Todd.
Todd throws a hook but Exotic blocks it.
Exotic punishes Todd's body with a nice straight punch.
Todd fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Exotic on the side of the head.
Todd scores with the left hand. Exotic knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Todd lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Todd counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Exotic throws a leg kick but Todd checks it.
Todd lands with an uppercut that bounces Exotic off the cage and back into range.
Todd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Exotic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Exotic wants to slow Todd down by chopping away at his legs.
Todd checks the leg kick.
Exotic takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Todd throwing a counter right hand but Exotic manages to avoid it.
Exotic connects with a body shot that sends Todd's belly button to the back.
Exotic scores with a shot to the body.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd throwing a counter right hand but Exotic manages to avoid it.
Exotic connects with an inside leg kick.
Todd gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Exotic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Exotic looks to land a left hand but Todd moved out of range nicely.
Todd tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Exotic manages to circle out of the way.
Todd avoids a kick to the body.
Todd blocks a low kick nicely.
Todd fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Exotic on the side of the head.
Todd's corner calls for a 1-2. Todd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Exotic misses with a jab to the body
and Todd counters with a good low kick that Exotic was not able to check.
Exotic throws a nice looking combination but Todd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Todd is looking to counter punch.
Todd connects with a jab.
Exotic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Todd.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Exotic.
Todd backing away here, and Exotic unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Todd misses with a hook.
Exotic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Todd's head.
Exotic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Todd.
Exotic tries to work over Todd's front leg with a kick but Todd checks it. #T1#
Todd moves out of range of the strikes.
Todd shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Exotic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Todd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Exotic doesn't seem bothered though.
Exotic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Todd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Exotic throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and Todd counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Todd. #BC2#
Exotic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Exotic misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Todd counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Exotic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Todd lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Todd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Todd crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Exotic - the referee stops the clock and Todd gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Exotic. Todd manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Exotic throws a wild body kick that Todd sees coming a mile 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!
A low kick from Exotic misses
and Todd counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T2#
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Exotic.
Todd is looking for a counter combo.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
Todd throws a sloppy head kick and Exotic moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Exotic! But no joy.
Exotic lands a leg kick that knocks Todd off balance momentarily.
Exotic throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Todd swings for the body but Exotic moves out of range.
Exotic looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Todd with the inside leg kick.
Exotic misses with a wild body shot.
Todd throws an off balance right hand
and Exotic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab lands there for Todd.
A big right from Exotic misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
Exotic misses with a lunging right hand
and Todd counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Exotic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Todd on the side of the head.
Exotic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Todd scores with a jab.
Exotic misses with a hook
and Todd counters with a slapping leg kick.
Joe Exotic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Exotic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Todd on the side of the head.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
As Exotic backs away, Todd returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Exotic blocks a leg kick.
Exotic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Todd connects with an inside leg kick.
Todd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Exotic.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Exotic.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.#T4#
Todd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Exotic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Todd takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Exotic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
Todd throws an overhand right that lands on Exotic's shoulder, as Exotic tries to avoid the shot.
Exotic avoids a kick to the body.
Todd misses with a looping right.
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Exotic.
Exotic lands a glancing blow to the side of Todd's head.
Todd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Exotic at a distance.
Exotic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Exotic scores with the left hand. Todd knows he should have avoided that one.
Todd has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Todd there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Joe Exotic just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Exotic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Todd. That did some damage!
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
A slow jab from Exotic misses its intended target.
A big right from Todd misses.
Exotic missing with a left hand there. Todd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Todd moves out of range of the strikes.
Todd wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Exotic.
Exotic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Exotic looks to throw a body kick
and Todd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic throws out a loose jab but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Todd checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Todd defending well as Exotic loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Todd slips a jab from Exotic.
Exotic misses with a hook.
Todd was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Exotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Exotic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Exotic scores with a push kick.
Exotic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Exotic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Exotic throws a hook to the side of Todd's head but Todd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Todd slips a jab from Exotic.
Exotic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Todd walks into a straight right hand from Exotic.
Exotic throws the left hand but Todd avoids the punch easily.
Exotic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Exotic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Exotic is just out of range.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Exotic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Exotic lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Exotic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Exotic misses with a body punch
and Todd counters with a good low kick that Exotic was not able to check.
Exotic throws a leg kick
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Todd tenderised Exotic's leg. Exotic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Exotic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Todd. That did some damage!
Exotic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Exotic swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Exotic throws a wild body kick that Todd sees coming a mile off.
Exotic throws the left hand but Todd avoids the punch easily.
Todd was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Exotic is looking to chop away at Todd's legs.
A big right from Todd misses.
Exotic throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Exotic throws a low kick, looking for Todd's leg but Todd calmly moves out of range. #T3#
Exotic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Todd throws out the jab.
Todd throws out a loose jab but Exotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses
and Todd counters with a good low kick that Exotic was not able to check.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Exotic.
It seemed like Exotic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Todd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Todd lands with a good body shot.
Todd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Todd feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Exotic looks to throw the jab but Todd is out of range.
Exotic moves out of range as Todd throws a body kick.
Todd throws a body punch but Exotic moves out of range.
Exotic feints a counter leg kick.
Todd scores with a jab to the body.
Todd blocks a low kick nicely.
Exotic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Exotic moves away.#T4#
Todd tests Exotic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Exotic connects with a body shot that sends Todd's belly button to the back.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Exotic was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Exotic takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic connects with a jab.
Todd lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Todd walks into a stiff left hand from Exotic.
Exotic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Exotic misses with an uppercut.
Todd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice jab there from Exotic.
Exotic lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Exotic dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Exotic misses with a kick to the body.
Donk. Exotic catches Todd right on the button with a cross.
Exotic misses with a hook to the body
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Exotic throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Exotic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A cross from Todd lands.
Todd throws a big shot that misses.
Exotic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Todd with a body shot.
Exotic misses with a left hand
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Todd throws a head kick that misses.
Exotic lands a leg kick that knocks Todd off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic wants to land a leg kick but Todd is out of range.
Todd avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Exotic looks to throw a body kick
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
Exotic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
A big right from Exotic misses.
Exotic misses with a looping right.
Todd checks a low kick from Exotic.
Exotic wants to slow Todd down by chopping away at his legs.
Exotic staying out of range there.
Exotic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An inside leg kick from Todd misses.
Todd takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Exotic throws a lazy uppercut
and Todd counters with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Exotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Todd looks for the body kick but Exotic saw that one coming.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Todd takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Winston Todd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Todd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Exotic throws a lazy right hand but Todd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Todd throws a jab when Exotic was well out of range.
Exotic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Todd throws out the jab.
Todd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Exotic.
A big right from Exotic misses.
Todd misses with an uppercut
and Exotic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Exotic misses with a body punch
and Todd counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Exotic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Todd has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Exotic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Exotic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Todd will feel that in the morning.
Exotic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Todd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Exotic throws out the jab.
Exotic misses with a hook. Todd ducked under it nicely.
Exotic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Todd.#T3#
Exotic stuns Todd with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Todd throws a lazy uppercut
and Exotic counters with a stiff right hand.
Exotic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Todd has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Todd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Exotic.
Exotic scores with a jab. Todd acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Exotic cracks Todd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
Todd went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Exotic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Todd under the eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Exotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Todd throws a body kick that misses
and Exotic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Exotic jabs at Todd's body.
Todd misses with a hook.
No joy there for Todd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Exotic misses.
Joe Exotic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Exotic misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd moves forwards but Exotic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Exotic moves away from the strike by Todd.
Todd takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Todd throws out a loose jab but Exotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Exotic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Exotic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Exotic throws a jab but it's blocked by Todd.
Todd misses with a hook. Exotic ducked under it nicely.
Todd thumps Exotic with a low kick.
Exotic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#It looks like Joe Exotic has been cut.
Exotic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Exotic thows a body kick. Todd tries to catch it but that hurt him.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 45:50
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 45:50
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Exotic!
A relieved looking Joe Exotic 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: SYN 1011 Danger vs Randleman
Date: Aug 18, 2023

#R1#
Escobar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Exotic takes one on the button.
Escobar wants to land a leg kick but Exotic is out of range.
Exotic throws out a loose jab but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Escobar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Escobar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Escobar swings for the body but Exotic moves out of range.
Exotic half committed to a counter leg kick.
Exotic misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Exotic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Escobar throws a jab when Exotic was well out of range.
Escobar 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#
Escobar swings for the body but Exotic moves out of range.
Juanito Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar connects with a solid leg kick.
Escobar moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Exotic.
Escobar tries to score with a low kick but Exotic moves his leg out of the way.
Exotic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Escobar misses the body punch
and Exotic counters with a nice leg kick.
Exotic throws a hook but Escobar avoids it easily.
Escobar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Exotic.
Escobar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Exotic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Exotic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar.
Exotic misses with a hook. Escobar ducked under it nicely.
Exotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar.
A little jabbing left from Escobar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Escobar lands a jab to the head. #T2#
Escobar thows a leg kick but Exotic checks it
and Exotic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Escobar. Exotic shrugs it off though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar misses with a body kick.
A jab from Exotic misses.
Exotic backing away here, and Escobar unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Escobar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Exotic staying out of range there.
It looked like Exotic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice cross by Escobar.
Escobar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Exotic throws out the jab.
Escobar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Escobar looks to score with a jab to the body but Exotic is just out of range.
Exotic moves out of range of the body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Exotic misses its target.#T3#
Escobar throws a poor cross that misses
and Exotic counters with a nice uppercut.
Escobar throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Exotic counters with a straight right hand.
Escobar moves out of range of the strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Escobar. #CUT2#It looks like Joe Exotic has been cut.
Escobar pushes Exotic away with a front kick.
A lazy body kick from Escobar
and Exotic counters with a nice uppercut.
Escobar throws a low kick, looking for Exotic's leg but Exotic calmly moves out of range.
Escobar connects with a leg kick.
Exotic is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Exotic works Escobar's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic moves out of range as Escobar strikes.
Exotic sizes up Escobar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Escobar throws a shot from downtown. Exotic moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Exotic moves away.
Escobar throws a right hand that misses
and Exotic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Exotic loads up on a big right hand but Escobar slips the punch.
Exotic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Escobar misses with a hook to the body #KD#
and Exotic counters with a crisp one two that drops Escobar! Exotic thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Escobar to his feet! Escobar is in big trouble!#ROC#Escobar is rocked!
Exotic throws a looping overhand right but Escobar ducks down to avoid it.
Escobar is still on wobbly legs! Can Exotic finish him?
Escobar misses with a body kick.
It looked like Exotic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Escobar lets loose with a powerful body kick. Exotic will feel that in the morning.
Escobar seems to have recovered his senses.
Escobar throws a lazy head kick
and Exotic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Exotic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Exotic punishes Escobar's body with a nice straight punch.
Escobar throws a body kick that misses
and Exotic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Escobar thinking.
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 Joe Exotic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Exotic'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#
Escobar loads up on a big right hand but Exotic slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Exotic misses the target.
Escobar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Escobar misses with a body shot.
Escobar just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromExotic.
Escobar throws a head kick that misses.
Exotic avoids the head kick by Escobar.
Escobar slips under a jab.
Escobar appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Exotic misses with a looping left.
Escobar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Escobar blocks a jab.
Exotic checks a leg kick nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Escobar finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
Escobar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses
and Escobar counters with a straight right hand.
Good exchange - Exotic coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Exotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Exotic scores with a jab to the body.
Exotic digs a good body shot into Escobar's ribs.
Escobar throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Juanito Escobar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot by Exotic.
Exotic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Escobar if he has to take too many more of those.
Escobar is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Exotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar.
Escobar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Exotic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
Escobar misses with a hook. Exotic ducked under it nicely.
Exotic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Escobar misses with an uppercut
and Exotic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Exotic throws a looping overhand right but Escobar ducks down to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Exotic.
The fighters circling - Exotic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Escobar replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Exotic blocks it well.
Escobar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Exotic throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Escobar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Exotic scores with a push kick.
Jab, jab by Escobar - just one landing.
Exotic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Escobar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Exotic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Exotic connects with a body shot that sends Escobar's belly button to the back.
A low kick from Escobar is predictable there
and Exotic counters with a stiff right hand.
Escobar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Exotic jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Exotic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Exotic connects with a jab.
Exotic misses with a kick to the body.
Escobar cracks a nice hook into Exotic's ribs.
Exotic misses with a right hand
and Escobar counters with a nice uppercut.
Escobar blocks a jab.
Exotic scores with a body shot. #T4#
Escobar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Exotic.
Exotic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar misses with a low kick.
Crunch! Escobar slams his shin into Exotic's torso.
Exotic catches Escobar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Escobar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Escobar keeps Exotic at a distance using the push kick.
Exotic moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar takes a swing at Exotic's ribcage but misses.
Exotic avoids the body shot from Escobar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Exotic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Exotic's cut.
That's time! Exotic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
Escobar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Exotic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Escobar throws a right hand that misses
and Exotic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Escobar misses with a jab to the body
and Exotic counters with a stiff right hand.
Exotic throws a hook to the side of Escobar's head but Escobar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar misses with a low kick.
Exotic throwing a counter right hand but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Escobar throws a hook but Exotic blocks it.
Escobar misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar thuds his shin into the meat of Exotic's side.
Escobar misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Exotic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Exotic misses with a hook.
Escobar swings for the body but Exotic moves out of range. #T1#
Escobar throws a leg kick but Exotic moved away.
Exotic connects with a jab.
Escobar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Exotic will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Escobar lands a body shot.
Escobar thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Exotic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Escobar.
Escobar swings for the body but Exotic moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Exotic, as that shot connected.
Exotic lands with a cross.
Exotic's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Exotic duly obliges.
Escobar swings for the body but Exotic moves out of range.
Exotic quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Juanito Escobar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Exotic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar throws out the jab.
Escobar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Exotic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Exotic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar.
It looked like Exotic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Escobar.
Exotic loads up on a big right hand but Escobar slips the punch.
Exotic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Exotic misses with the combination.
Exotic lands a leg kick that knocks Escobar off balance momentarily.
Escobar works Exotic's body with a nice hook.
Exotic checks a low kick from Escobar.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Exotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Exotic blocks the body kick.
Exotic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Escobar looks to throw a body kick
and Exotic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Escobar is looking to land body kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Exotic misses the target.
Exotic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Escobar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Escobar throws a body punch but Exotic moves out of range.
Escobar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Exotic catches Escobar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Exotic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Escobar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Exotic's sensitive parts.
Exotic looks to throw the jab but Escobar is out of range.
Joe Exotic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Escobar throws a leg kick
and Exotic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Escobar takes one to the chin there.
Exotic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Escobar throws a leg kick
and Exotic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Escobar throws a poor cross that misses
and Exotic counters with a stiff right hand.
Exotic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar.
Escobar loads up on a big right hand but Exotic slips the punch.
Escobar just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromExotic.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Escobar might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Exotic has got the better of the exchanges.
Exotic lands a nice looking body kick.
Exotic scores with a nice strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Exotic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Exotic 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SYN 1004 Finlay vs Trollslayer
Date: Jul 21, 2023

#R1#
Garcia doesn't manage to clinch there - Exotic circles away.
Exotic lands a jab to the head.
Garcia misses with a lunging right hand
and Exotic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Exotic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Garcia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Exotic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garcia clobbers Exotic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Exotic. That's going to slow Garcia down. #CL2#
Garcia clinches with his opponent.
Exotic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Garcia scores with a shot to the side of Exotic's head. #TD2#
Garcia jumps guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Exotic is one step ahead there.
Exotic trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garcia is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Exotic has his foot on Garcia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garcia works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Exotic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Exotic looking for a guillotine here but Garcia defends easily.
Garcia landing some decent shots from guard.
Exotic working a defensive guard here. #T2##SUB#
Exotic is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Garcia has his hands clasped together but Exotic extends and breaks Garcia's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Exotic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Exotic!
A relieved looking Joe Exotic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Mickey Garcia spoke after the fight, saying 'Can't believe the commission let me fight with Hep C...'.

Event: SYN 1000 Maluga vs Puno II
Date: Jul 04, 2023

#R1#
Exotic throws a low kick but Swahn avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Exotic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Exotic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Exotic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Swahn on the side of the head.
Exotic throws a lazy body kick
and Swahn counters with a good low kick that Exotic was not able to check.
Exotic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Exotic lands a slapping body shot.
Swahn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Swahn throws a right hand that misses
and Exotic counters with a body kick that stops Swahn in his tracks momentarily.
Exotic throws a lazy uppercut
and Swahn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Exotic looks to score with a jab to the body but Swahn is just out of range.
Good exchange - Exotic coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the body from Exotic misses
and Swahn counters with a body kick that stops Exotic in his tracks momentarily.
Exotic throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Exotic jabs at Swahn's body.
Swahn throws a low kick but Exotic avoids it.
Exotic throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Swahn counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Exotic misses
enabling Swahn to counter with a crisp jab.
Exotic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice shot lands for Exotic.
Nice shot lands for Exotic.
Exotic misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick lands for Exotic.
Exotic misses with a lunging right hand
letting Swahn counter with a right hand.
Exotic clobbers Swahn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swahn takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Exotic lands a slapping body shot.
A low kick from Exotic misses
and Swahn counters with a thumping low kick.
Exotic throws an overhand right that lands on Swahn's shoulder, as Swahn tries to avoid the shot.
Exotic connects with a body shot.
A left lands for Exotic.
Exotic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Exotic misses with a left hand
letting Swahn counter with a right hand.
Swahn ducks right into an uppercut from Exotic.
Swahn drops his hands momentarily and Exotic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Exotic. That snapped Swahn's head back.
Exotic jabs Swahn right on the nose. Swahn blinks but takes it well.
Exotic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Joe Exotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Exotic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Exotic misses with a hook. Swahn ducked under it nicely.
Swahn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Exotic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Swahn moves away from the strike by Exotic.
Exotic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Swahn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Exotic takes a swing at Swahn's ribcage but misses.
Swahn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Swahn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Exotic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Exotic misses with a low kick.
Swahn throws out a counter right but Exotic avoids it with no problem.
Exotic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swahn walks into a left hand.
Swahn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Exotic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Exotic lands with a nice body kick.
Swahn slips under a jab.
Exotic throws a lazy uppercut
and Exotic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swahn has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Exotic misses with a body shot
and Swahn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Exotic connects with a solid leg kick.
Exotic misses with a looping left.
Swahn throws out a counter right but Exotic avoids it with no problem.
Exotic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Exotic misses with a leg kick
and Swahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Joe Exotic has been cut.
Exotic lands a leg kick that knocks Swahn off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Exotic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Swahn.
Exotic works the jab nicely.
Swahn looks to land a left hand but Exotic moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Exotic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Exotic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Exotic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swahn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Exotic misses with a kick to the body.
Exotic throws a lazy right hand but Swahn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Swahn! But no joy.
Swahn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
An inside leg kick from Exotic misses.
Swahn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Exotic. Swahn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Exotic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Swahn misses.
Swahn slips under a jab.
Swahn only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Exotic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic throws out a loose jab but Swahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Exotic misses with a lunging right hand
and Swahn counters with a straight right hand.
Exotic throws a leg kick
and Swahn counters with a straight right hand.
Exotic scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Exotic misses with a straight right.
Swahn throws out a counter right but Exotic avoids it with no problem.
Exotic looks to throw the jab but Swahn is out of range.
A low kick from Exotic misses
and Swahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Swahn moves out of range of the strikes.
Swahn counters with a body kick.
Exotic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swahn can do to turn this around?
Exotic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swahn.
Swahn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Exotic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Exotic throws a low kick but Swahn moves out of range easily.
Swahn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Exotic throws a head kick but Swahn moves out of range.
Exotic loads up on a big right hand but Swahn slips the punch.
Exotic lands a head shot.
Swahn slips a straight right by Exotic.
Swahn tries a quick counter leg kick but Exotic is wise to it.#T2#
Exotic lands a leg kick that knocks Swahn off balance momentarily.
Good shot there by Exotic.
Exotic scores with a leg kick.
Exotic connects with a body shot.
Exotic checks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Exotic throws a right hand that misses
and Swahn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Exotic.
A shot to the body from Exotic misses
and Swahn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Exotic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses.
Swahn was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Exotic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Exotic misses with a lunging right hand
and Swahn counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Exotic just misses with a punch to the body.
Joe Exotic is winning the standup battle so far.
Exotic works Swahn's body with a nice hook.
Exotic is looking to chop away at Swahn's legs.
Exotic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swahn manages to avoid it.
Swahn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Swahn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Exotic.
Exotic throws an overhand right that lands on Swahn's shoulder, as Swahn tries to avoid the shot.
Swahn appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Exotic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Exotic misses with a body shot
and Swahn counters with a stiff right hand.
Swahn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Exotic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Swahn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Exotic thumps Swahn with a low kick.
Exotic looks to throw a body kick
and Swahn counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Exotic misses with the body kick#KD2#
and Swahn counters with a nice right hand that sends Exotic toppling to the canvas! Exotic scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Swahn finish him?!#ROC2#Exotic is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Exotic connects with a body shot that sends Swahn's belly button to the back.
Oh Exotic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Swahn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Exotic takes a swing at Swahn's ribcage but misses.
Exotic throws a body kick that misses
and Swahn counters with a good low kick that Exotic was not able to check.
Exotic seems to have got his legs back now.
Swahn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Swahn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Exotic throws an off balance right hand
and Swahn counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Exotic throws a right hand that misses
and Swahn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Exotic throws a hook but Swahn avoids it easily.
It seemed like Swahn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Exotic misses with a lunging right hand
and Swahn counters with a stiff right hand.
Crunch! Exotic slams his shin into Swahn's torso.
Exotic throws a lazy uppercut
and Swahn counters with a big right hand! Oh Exotic is in trouble here! Swahn follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oke Swahn!
Oke Swahn is the new middleweight champion!
Oke Swahn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 993 Exotic vs Swahn
Date: Jun 16, 2023

#R1#
Swahn throws a body shot but no joy.
Swahn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oke Swahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Exotic misses with a hook. Swahn ducked under it nicely.
Swahn appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Exotic misses with a low kick.
Swahn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Swahn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Exotic moves out of range as Swahn throws a body kick.
Nice cross by Swahn.
Exotic misses with the body kick
and Swahn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Swahn.
Swahn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Swahn misses the shot to the body.
Exotic is looking to counter with head kicks.
Exotic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Exotic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Swahn.
Exotic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Swahn misses with a straight left.
Exotic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Swahn misses with a hook. Exotic ducked under it nicely.
Swahn misses with an uppercut
letting Exotic counter with a right hand.
Exotic looks for the body kick but Swahn saw that one coming.
Swahn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Swahn misses with a right hand
enabling Exotic to counter with a crisp jab.
Exotic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Swahn.
Swahn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Swahn does no damage.
Exotic throws a counter high kick but Swahn was just alert enough to avoid it.
Exotic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Exotic throws a hook but Swahn blocks it.#T2#
Swahn connects with a crisp jab.
Swahn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Exotic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swahn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Swahn swings widly with a right hand
and Exotic counters with a nice kick to the body.
Swahn motions for Exotic to come forward. Swahn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swahn misses with a right hand
and Exotic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Swahn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Swahn throws a right hand that misses
and Exotic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Exotic works Swahn's body with a nice hook.
Swahn avoids the body shot from Exotic.
Swahn just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick from Swahn misses. #T3#
Exotic looks to land a right hand but Swahn moved out of range.
Swahn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Swahn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Swahn misses with a lunging right hand
and Swahn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swahn avoids the body shot from Exotic.
Swahn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Exotic circles away quickly and effectively.
Swahn misses with a body kick.
Exotic misses with a body shot.
Swahn is looking to slow Exotic down with leg kicks.
Swahn misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Exotic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Exotic.
Swahn throws a body punch but Exotic moves out of range. #T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Exotic as he connects with a hook.
A low kick from Swahn is predictable there
and Exotic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swahn throws an overhand right that lands on Exotic's shoulder, as Exotic tries to avoid the shot.
Swahn avoids the head kick by Exotic.
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!
Exotic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Exotic lands the left hand.
A jab from Swahn misses.
Swahn moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Swahn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Exotic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Exotic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Swahn lands a leg kick that knocks Exotic off balance momentarily.
Swahn throws a right hand that misses
and Exotic counters with a left to the body.
Swahn throws a hook to the side of Exotic's head but Exotic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Exotic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Oke Swahn will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Exotic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swahn.
A little feinted left hand from Exotic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Swahn.
Exotic moves out of range of the body kick from Swahn.
Exotic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Swahn.
Exotic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Swahn slips under a jab.
Exotic ducks right into an uppercut from Swahn.
Swahn throws a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Exotic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Swahn throws a jab but it's blocked by Exotic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic throws a jab when Swahn was well out of range.
Swahn tries a quick counter leg kick but Exotic is wise to it.
Swahn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Swahn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Exotic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swahn manages to avoid it.#T1#
A big left from Swahn misses.
Exotic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Swahn.
Exotic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Swahn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Exotic is out of range and Swahn settles back down.
Swahn lunges at Exotic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Exotic's hand.
Exotic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swahn manages to avoid it.
Swahn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Exotic.
Exotic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Exotic moves out of range as Swahn strikes.
Swahn 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.
Exotic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice leg kick from Swahn, right into the meat of the thigh.
Exotic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Swahn misses with a hook
and Swahn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Exotic connects with a nice looking jab.
Exotic looks to score with a jab to the body but Swahn is just out of range.
Swahn swings widly with a right hand
and Exotic counters with a good, hard body kick but Swahn shrugs it off.
Swahn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swahn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Swahn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Exotic.
Exotic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Swahn counters with a stiff right hand.
Exotic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swahn.
Exotic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Exotic misses with a lunging right hand
and Swahn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Swahn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Exotic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Exotic looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Exotic cracks Swahn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
Swahn lands with an uppercut that bounces Exotic off the cage and back into range.
Swahn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Exotic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Swahn finds it's target.
Exotic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Swahn does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Swahn. That's going to slow Exotic down.
Exotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swahn was well out of range. Poor timing from Exotic.
Swahn throws a leg kick
letting Exotic counter with a right hand.
Swahn misses with a body punch
and Exotic counters with a stiff right hand.
Oke Swahn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Exotic throws an off balance right hand
and Swahn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Exotic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Swahn walks into a stiff left hand from Exotic.
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!
Swahn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Swahn throws a jab but it's blocked by Exotic.
Exotic lands a lovely overhand right.
Exotic moves out of range as Swahn throws a body kick.
Exotic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Swahn throws out the jab.
Exotic throws a body punch but Swahn moves out of range.
Swahn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Exotic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Swahn throws a lazy uppercut
and Exotic counters with a head kick. That will keep Swahn thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nice body kick there by Exotic.
Exotic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Swahn on the side of the head.
Swahn thows a left - swing and a miss!
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 Joe Exotic will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Swahn throws a hook but Exotic blocks it.
Swahn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Exotic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Exotic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Exotic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Exotic misses with a double jab.
Swahn throws out a counter right but Exotic avoids it with no problem.
Swahn misses with an uppercut
and Exotic counters with a stiff right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Exotic blocks the leg kick.
Exotic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Swahn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swahn scores with a punch to the head.
Swahn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Exotic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swahn.
A head kick misses from Swahn. #T1#
Exotic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Swahn.
Exotic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swahn manages to avoid it.
Exotic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Swahn throws a leg kick but Exotic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Exotic appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Exotic misses with a body shot
and Swahn counters with a stiff right hand.
Exotic moves out of range of the strikes.
Exotic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Swahn tests Exotic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Exotic slips under a jab from Swahn.
A nice leg kick from Exotic, right into the meat of the thigh.
Swahn throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
A big left from Swahn misses.
Swahn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Exotic doesn't seem bothered though.
Swahn misses with a hook. Exotic ducked under it nicely.
Swahn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Exotic.
Swahn motions for Exotic to come forward. Swahn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Exotic checks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Exotic misses its target.
Exotic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Swahn counters with a low kick, right behind Exotic 's knee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Exotic connects with a leg kick.
Exotic checks a low kick from Swahn.
Exotic misses with a kick to the body
and Swahn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T3#
Exotic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Swahn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Exotic moves out of range of the strikes.
Swahn moves out of range as Exotic strikes.
Swahn connects with a right hand. Exotic shakes it off.
Swahn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Exotic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Exotic moves out of range as Swahn strikes.
Swahn scores with a jab to the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Swahn misses.
Exotic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Swahn misses with an uppercut
and Exotic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Exotic misses with a hook.
Exotic throws a leg kick but Swahn sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
Swahn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Swahn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Exotic works the jab nicely.
Exotic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swahn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swahn misses with a hook. Exotic ducked under it nicely.
Exotic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Swahn throws a looping overhand right but Exotic ducks down to avoid it.
Swahn misses with the combination.
Exotic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Swahn throws a big shot that misses.
Swahn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Swahn tries to land a body kick
and Exotic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oke Swahn really 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.#R4#
Swahn moves away from the strike by Exotic.
Swahn appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Swahn.
Swahn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Exotic counters with a nice uppercut.
Swahn pulls out of a head kick attempt. #KD#
Exotic lands a big head kick that sends Swahn tumbling to the mat! Exotic takes a step backwards and waves Swahn back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Swahn is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Oke Swahn has been cut.
Exotic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Exotic just misses with a punch to the body.
Swahn misses with a lunging right hand
and Exotic counters with a straight right hand.
Swahn is still on wobbly legs! Can Exotic finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic throws a shot from downtown. Swahn moves away and avoids it.
Swahn seems to have recovered his senses.
Swahn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Exotic just misses with a punch to the body.
Swahn throws a hook to the side of Exotic's head but Exotic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Exotic.
Exotic throws a lazy uppercut
and Swahn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swahn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swahn misses with a hook
and Exotic counters with a nice leg kick.
Swahn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Swahn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Exotic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Swahn at a distance.
Swahn throws a low kick but Exotic moves out of range easily.
Exotic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Swahn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Exotic under the eye.
Exotic scores with a body shot.
Exotic thuds his shin into the meat of Swahn's side.#T2#
Swahn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Exotic.
Exotic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Swahn at a distance.
Swahn is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Swahn swings widly with a right hand
and Exotic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab by Exotic.
Exotic throws out a leg kick but Swahn moves out of range and Exotic only half commits.
Exotic misses with a lunging right hand
and Swahn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Exotic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Swahn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Swahn slips under a jab.
Swahn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Swahn looks to land a left hand but Exotic moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Swahn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Exotic misses with a body shot.
Swahn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Exotic.
Exotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swahn looks to land a left hand but Exotic moved out of range nicely.
Swahn throws a right hand that misses
and Exotic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Exotic misses with a wild body shot.
Exotic misses with a lunging right hand
and Swahn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Exotic staying out of range there.
Exotic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swahn. #T4#
A jab from Exotic does it's job there.
Exotic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swahn.
Exotic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Swahn misses with a hook
and Exotic counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swahn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Swahn misses with a right hand
and Exotic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Swahn misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Exotic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Exotic misses.
A little jabbing left from Swahn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Exotic misses with a looping right.
Swahn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Exotic had his way with Oke Swahn in that round.
The cut man is working on Oke Swahn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Swahn misses the jab.
Swahn throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Exotic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Exotic tries to land a front kick but Swahn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Exotic throws a right hand that misses
and Exotic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swahn misses with a leg kick
letting Exotic counter with a right hand.
Swahn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Exotic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Exotic lands with an uppercut that bounces Swahn off the cage and back into range.
Swahn misses the shot to the body.
Exotic appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Swahn.
Exotic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Swahn in his tracks.
Exotic throws a lazy right hand but Swahn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Swahn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Exotic with a hook.
The fighters circling - Swahn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Exotic misses with a jab to the body
and Swahn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Swahn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Swahn misses its intended target.
Swahn misses with a leg kick
and Exotic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Exotic staying out of range there.
Swahn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Exotic counters with a right hand to the body.
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Swahn.
Exotic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Swahn's head backwards.
A cross from Swahn lands.#T2#
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Swahn.
A little feinted left hand from Exotic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Exotic misses.
Exotic misses with a wild body shot.
Exotic misses with a hook
enabling Swahn to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Exotic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Swahn throws the left hand but Exotic avoids the punch easily.
Swahn throws a lazy right hand but Exotic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Swahn slips a jab from Exotic.
Swahn slips under a jab.
Swahn tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Exotic fakes the leg kick and cracks Swahn in the body.
Swahn scores with a hook.
Swahn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Swahn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Exotic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Swahn throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Exotic counters with a straight right hand.
Exotic staying out of range there.
Donk. Exotic catches Swahn right on the button with a cross.
Swahn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slow jab from Swahn misses its intended target.
Exotic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Swahn misses with an uppercut.
Exotic throws a lazy body kick
and Swahn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Exotic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Swahn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swahn misses with a kick to the body
letting Exotic counter with a right hand.
Swahn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Exotic.
Exotic slips under a jab.
Swahn throws a leg kick
letting Exotic counter with a right hand.
Exotic throws a right hand that misses
enabling Swahn to counter with a crisp jab.
Swahn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Swahn.
Exotic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

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 Joe Exotic.
Well Exotic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 48:47
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 48:48
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Oh dear, what a disastrous situation! The belt remains unclaimed and both fighters go home unhappy!

Event: SYN 989 Choke vs Randleman
Date: Jun 01, 2023

#R1#
Escobar misses with a right hand
and Exotic counters with a good low kick that Escobar was not able to check.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Escobar 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.
Escobar throws a leg kick which misses Exotic's front leg but catches the back leg as Exotic tries to avoid it.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Exotic sprawls well. Exotic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Escobar gets slowly back to his feet.
Escobar misses with a wild body shot.
Escobar connects with a crisp jab.
Exotic throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar's shoulder, as Escobar tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Escobar shoots in and gets a takedown into Exotic's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Exotic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Exotic has his foot on Escobar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Escobar works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Escobar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Exotic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Escobar has managed to get both his arms back between Exotic's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Escobar avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Escobar looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Exotic has his foot on Escobar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Escobar works his way back into a safe position though.
Exotic keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Exotic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Exotic keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully.
Escobar wants to pass the guard but Exotic is keeping the position.
Escobar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Escobar looking to pass the guard.
Exotic is pulling down on Escobar's head. It's preventing any offense from Escobar, at least for the moment.
Escobar tries to free his leg and advance position but Exotic is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice body kick from Escobar.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Exotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar takes a swing at Exotic's ribcage but misses.
Juanito Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Exotic connects with a solid leg kick.
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Exotic moves away.
Exotic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Escobar looks to score with a jab to the body but Exotic is just out of range.
Exotic moves out of range of the leg kick from Escobar.
Exotic quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Exotic manages to avoid it.
Exotic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Escobar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Exotic checks it well.
Escobar throws a body shot but no joy.
Exotic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Escobar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Exotic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Escobar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Escobar throws a lazy right hand but Exotic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Exotic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Escobar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Escobar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Exotic's sensitive parts.
Escobar throws a shot to the body. #T4#
Escobar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Exotic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Exotic is looking for a counter combo.
Exotic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Exotic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escobar with the counter takedown but Exotic avoids it easily.#TD2#
Escobar drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Exotic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Escobar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Escobar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Escobar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Exotic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juanito Escobar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
No luck for Escobar with that takedown attempt.
Exotic misses with a kick to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Escobar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Escobar.
A jab from Escobar finds it's way through Exotic's defenses.
Exotic misses with a straight right.
Exotic throws a body punch but Escobar moves out of range.
Escobar lunges at Exotic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Exotic's hand.
Escobar throws a low kick, looking for Exotic's leg but Exotic calmly moves out of range.
Escobar connects with the punch.
Escobar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Exotic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Exotic misses with a kick to the body.
Escobar misses with a body shot.
Escobar throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Escobar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Joe Exotic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escobar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Juanito Escobar seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Escobar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Escobar stopping the sweep attempt from Exotic.
Exotic keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Exotic has his foot on Escobar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Escobar works his way back into a safe position though.
Exotic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Exotic keeping full guard, as Escobar tries to pass.
Escobar stays in close to Exotic's body and controls the position. #T2#
Escobar wants to control from the top but Exotic keeps moving. #SUB#
Escobar avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Exotic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Escobar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Escobar is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Escobar wants to control from the top but Exotic keeps moving.
Escobar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Exotic haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Escobar connects with a solid leg kick.
Escobar throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Exotic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Escobar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Exotic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Escobar wants to pass the guard but Exotic is keeping the position.#SUB#
Exotic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Escobar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Exotic is trying to keep Escobar in close.
Escobar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Escobar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Exotic is trying to keep Escobar in close.
Escobar looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juanito Escobar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Escobar lands a nice hook to Exotic's body. Exotic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Exotic misses with a straight left.
Exotic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Escobar.
Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar defending well as Exotic loads up on a big left hand.
Escobar pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD2#
Escobar closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Exotic quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Escobar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Exotic gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Exotic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Escobar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB#
Exotic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Escobar defends it easily.#SUB#
Exotic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Escobar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Escobar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Escobar trying to control but Exotic is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Exotic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Escobar is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Exotic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Exotic is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Exotic isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Escobar stacks Exotic on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Escobar!
Exotic wants to control but Escobar postures up.
Exotic tries to bench press Escobar off him but Escobar keeps the position.
Escobar has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Escobar is trying to take his opponent's back. #T3#
Escobar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Escobar moves to the back position.
Exotic breaks Escobar's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #SUB2#
Escobar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Exotic advances position into side control!
Exotic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Escobar keeps working. #T4#
Escobar stops Exotic from passing to mount.
Escobar manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Exotic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Escobar is just riding it out for now. Exotic eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Exotic seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Escobar is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Joe Exotic!
A victorious Joe Exotic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 983 Choke vs. Danger
Date: May 10, 2023

#R1#
Wojcik throws a body shot but no joy.
Wojcik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Exotic counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Ryszard Wojcik has been cut.
Exotic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wojcik has time to react.
A jab from Wojcik misses.
Exotic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wojcik to score with a decent uppercut.
Exotic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wojcik. That did some damage!
Wojcik takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Wojcik misses.
Wojcik throws a poor cross that misses
and Exotic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A bone on bone clash there as Wojcik blocks the leg kick.
Wojcik unleashes a big counter combination but Exotic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wojcik darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Wojcik throws a lazy uppercut
and Exotic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wojcik lands the left hand.
Wojcik throws a lazy uppercut
and Exotic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wojcik's knee momentarily.
Exotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wojcik.
Wojcik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Exotic manages to avoid it.
Exotic looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Exotic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#That has opened up Ryszard Wojcik's cut even more.
The fighters circling - Exotic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Exotic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wojcik connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice shot by Exotic.
Wojcik wants to clinch
and Exotic counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Exotic misses with an uppercut. Wojcik saw that one coming.
Wojcik connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wojcik misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Exotic counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wojcik! Exotic lets Wojcik back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Wojcik is rocked!
Exotic throws a pinpoint strike between Wojcik's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Wojcik crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Exotic scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Exotic!
An out of breath Joe Exotic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN Supernova XIII
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Augustus connects with a solid leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Augustus. Exotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Augustus misses its intended target.
Exotic throws a lazy right hand but Augustus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Augustus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Augustus.
Exotic tries a head kick but it misses.
Exotic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Augustus misses with a straight left.
Exotic checks a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Augustus, as that shot connected.
Exotic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Exotic scores with a jab. Augustus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Exotic throws a body kick that misses.
Exotic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Exotic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Augustus lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Augustus. Exotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Augustus is looking to slow Exotic down with leg kicks.
Aurelius Augustus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Augustus lands with a straight right. Exotic didn't see that one coming.
Augustus jabs at Exotic's body.
Augustus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Augustus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Augustus throws a poor cross that misses
and Exotic counters with a straight right hand.
Exotic misses with a low kick.
Augustus lands a slapping body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Exotic checks a leg kick.
Augustus avoids the head kick by Exotic.
Augustus misses with a looping right.
Augustus throws a big shot that misses.
Augustus cracks Exotic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Augustus.
Exotic is looking to counter punch.
Augustus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Augustus looks to score with a jab to the body but Exotic is just out of range.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Exotic is looking to chop away at Augustus's legs.
Augustus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Augustus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Exotic doesn't seem bothered though.
Augustus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Augustus 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.
Exotic looks to score with a jab to the body but Augustus is just out of range.
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
Exotic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Augustus throws out a loose jab but Exotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Exotic scores with a nice right hand.
Exotic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Exotic loads up on a big right hand but Augustus slips the punch.
Good leg kick by Augustus.
A looping hook to the body misses from Exotic. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
A lazy body kick from Augustus
and Augustus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Aurelius Augustus has been cut.
Augustus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Augustus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Augustus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Exotic.
Exotic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Augustus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Augustus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slow jab from Exotic misses its intended target.
Augustus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Augustus throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Exotic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Augustus is looking to slow Exotic down with leg kicks.
Augustus is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Exotic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Augustus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Exotic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Exotic connects with a jab.
Exotic misses with a looping right.
Exotic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Augustus scores with a jab to the jaw.
A low kick lands for Augustus.
Augustus 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. #T4#
Augustus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Augustus throws a lazy uppercut
and Exotic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Augustus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Exotic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Augustus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Augustus throws a lazy right hand but Exotic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Augustus on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick from Exotic, right into the meat of the thigh.
Augustus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Augustus avoids the head kick by Exotic.
A low kick lands for Augustus.
Exotic throws a sloppy head kick and Augustus moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Exotic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Augustus.
Augustus throws a jab but it's blocked by Exotic.
Augustus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Exotic.
Jab by Augustus.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aurelius Augustus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aurelius Augustus's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Augustus misses with a shot to the body
and Exotic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Exotic might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Augustus misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Exotic misses the target.
Augustus misses with a straight left.
Augustus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Exotic.
Augustus lands a nice shot to the body.
A big left from Augustus misses.
Augustus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jab, jab by Augustus - just one landing.
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Augustus.
Augustus swings widly with a right hand
and Exotic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Augustus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Exotic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Augustus throws out a loose jab but Exotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Augustus.
Exotic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Augustus throws a right hand that misses
enabling Exotic to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Exotic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Augustus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Augustus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Exotic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Augustus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Augustus moves away from the strike by Exotic.
Augustus misses with a wild body shot.
Exotic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Augustus lands a really nice looking cross but Exotic seems unphased.
Augustus lands with a thumping leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Exotic blocks the low kick.
Exotic tries to score with a low kick but Augustus moves his leg out of the way.
Augustus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Augustus scores with a decent looking hook.
Augustus stuns Exotic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Augustus catches Exotic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Augustus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Exotic was well out of range. Poor timing from Augustus.#T2#
Augustus staying out of range there.
Aurelius Augustus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Augustus scores with a jab to the head.
Augustus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Exotic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Augustus connects with a nice looking jab.
Augustus throws a head kick but Exotic moves out of range.
A lazy left from Augustus finds it's target.
Exotic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Augustus is out of range and Exotic settles back down.
Exotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Exotic.
That kick from Augustus tenderised Exotic's leg. Exotic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Augustus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Exotic's head.
Exotic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Augustus.
Exotic takes a swing at Augustus's ribcage but misses.
Augustus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Exotic is out of range and Augustus settles back down.
It looked like Exotic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Augustus.
Augustus takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T3#
Augustus misses with a hook to the body
and Exotic counters with a straight right hand.
Augustus misses with a looping left.
Exotic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Exotic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Augustus misses with a leg kick
and Exotic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Augustus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Exotic.
Augustus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Exotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Augustus.
Augustus misses with a wild body shot.
Augustus throws a sloppy body shot
and Exotic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Exotic is looking to chop away at Augustus's legs.
Exotic throws a big shot that misses.
Augustus misses the shot to the body.
Exotic is looking to counter with a body kick.
Augustus misses with a body shot. #T4#
Augustus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Exotic has time to react.
A jab from Augustus misses.
Exotic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Augustus lands a nice looking kick to the body. Exotic takes a step back to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Augustus scores with a nice head shot.
Augustus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Exotic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Exotic moves away from the strike by Augustus.
Exotic throwing a counter right hand but Augustus manages to avoid it.
Exotic works Augustus's body with a nice hook.
Exotic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Augustus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Exotic throws a sloppy head kick and Augustus moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Exotic blocks the leg kick.
Exotic misses with a looping right.
Augustus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Exotic.
Exotic throws a wild body kick that Augustus sees coming a mile off.
Augustus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Exotic with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aurelius Augustus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aurelius Augustus's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Good leg kick by Augustus.
Exotic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Augustus misses.
Augustus scores with a punch to the head.
Augustus throws a jab when Exotic was well out of range.
Exotic appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Exotic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Exotic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Augustus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Exotic slips a straight right by Augustus.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Augustus - that will leave a mark!
Exotic throws an overhand right that lands on Augustus's shoulder, as Augustus tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Augustus with a nice calf kick.
Exotic misses with a body kick.
Exotic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A clash of legs there as Exotic blocks the low kick.#T1#
Exotic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Augustus can pounce on him.
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Augustus moves away.
Augustus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Augustus throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Augustus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Exotic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Exotic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Exotic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Augustus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Exotic.
Exotic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Exotic avoids a kick to the body.
Exotic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice shot by Augustus.
Augustus misses with an uppercut
and Exotic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Augustus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Augustus misses with a low kick.
Exotic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Augustus wants to slow Exotic down by chopping away at his legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Augustus. #T2#
Augustus looks to land a right hand but Exotic moved out of range.
Exotic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Augustus tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Augustus moves out of range of the leg kick from Exotic.
Augustus throws a leg kick which misses Exotic's front leg but catches the back leg as Exotic tries to avoid it.
Augustus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Exotic.
A solid leg kick lands there for Augustus.
A slow jab from Augustus misses its intended target.
Augustus lands a glancing blow to the side of Exotic's head.
Exotic throws a sloppy head kick and Augustus moves out of range easily.
Augustus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Exotic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Augustus throws a leg kick but Exotic moved away.
Exotic moves out of range of the body kick from Augustus.
Augustus misses with an uppercut. Exotic saw that one coming.#T3#
Augustus feints and then cracks Exotic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Exotic down.
Augustus throws a sloppy body shot
and Exotic counters with a straight right hand.
Augustus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Exotic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Augustus.
Exotic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Exotic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Augustus ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
Augustus throws a body punch but Exotic moves out of range.
Augustus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Exotic counters with a stiff right hand.
Exotic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Augustus throws out a counter right but Exotic avoids it with no problem.
Exotic swings for the body but Augustus moves out of range.
Exotic checks a leg kick.
Augustus misses with a body punch
and Exotic counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Aurelius Augustus's cut even more.
Augustus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Augustus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Augustus tries to work over Exotic's front leg with a kick but Exotic checks it.
Augustus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Exotic.
Augustus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Augustus tries to score with a low kick but Exotic moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Exotic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good leg kick by Augustus.
Augustus scores with a jab. Exotic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Augustus connects with an inside leg kick.
Exotic throws an overhand right that lands on Augustus's shoulder, as Augustus tries to avoid the shot.
Augustus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Augustus connects with an inside leg kick.
Augustus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Augustus misses with a wild body shot.
Augustus takes a swing at Exotic's ribcage but misses.
Exotic throws a leg kick which misses Augustus's front leg but catches the back leg as Augustus tries to avoid it.
Exotic lands a nice hook to Augustus's body. Augustus 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.

Aurelius Augustus really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aurelius Augustus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Augustus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Exotic misses with a body kick.
Augustus misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick lands for Augustus.
Augustus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Augustus looks to land a right hand but Exotic moved out of range.
A good leg kick by Augustus.
Augustus lands a nice shot that snaps Exotic's head back.
Augustus misses with the body kick
and Augustus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Augustus throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Exotic.
Augustus feints a counter leg kick.
Exotic moves out of range of the strikes.
Augustus throws a body kick that misses
and Augustus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Augustus blocks a leg kick.
Exotic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Exotic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Augustus is out of range.
Exotic throws the left hand but Augustus avoids the punch easily.
Augustus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Augustus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Augustus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Exotic misses the target.
Augustus misses with a lunging right hand
and Exotic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Augustus misses.
Exotic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Augustus. Augustus obviously looking to wear him down.
Good standup being displayed there by Exotic as he connects with a hook.
Exotic checks the leg kick.
Exotic misses with a kick to the body.
Exotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Augustus.
Exotic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch lands to the side of Exotic 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Augustus misses with the body kick
and Exotic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Augustus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Exotic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Augustus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Exotic counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Augustus is looking to slow Exotic down with leg kicks.
Exotic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Augustus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Exotic under the eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Augustus misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Exotic misses the target.
Augustus throws a body shot but no joy.
Exotic thinks about countering with a head kick.
Augustus looks for the body kick but Exotic saw that one coming.
Augustus slips under a jab from Exotic.
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Augustus.
Augustus with the inside leg kick.
Augustus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Exotic. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Augustus connects with a single shot there.
Augustus missing with a left hand there. Exotic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Exotic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Augustus.
Exotic misses with a straight left.
Augustus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Exotic scores with a nice strike.
Augustus takes one to the side of the head.
Augustus swings widly with a right hand
and Exotic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Augustus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Exotic manages to avoid it.
Exotic throwing a counter right hand but Augustus manages to avoid it.
Augustus lands a nice shot that snaps Exotic's head back.
Augustus misses with an uppercut. Exotic saw that one coming.
Augustus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Exotic blocks a leg kick.#T4#
Exotic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Augustus if he has to take too many more of those.
A jab from Exotic does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Augustus misses the shot to the body.
Augustus drops his hands momentarily and Exotic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice defenses there by Augustus.
Exotic blocks a jab.
Augustus misses with a kick to the body.
Augustus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Exotic.
Exotic gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Augustus counter with a right hand.
Augustus lands with a cross.
Exotic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Augustus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Exotic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aurelius Augustus dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Aurelius Augustus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Augustus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Exotic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Augustus thinking.
Augustus jabs Exotic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Augustus misses with an uppercut. Exotic saw that one coming.
Augustus is looking to chop away at Exotic's legs.
Augustus misses with a leg kick
and Exotic counters with a nice leg kick.
Augustus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Exotic checks a leg kick.
Augustus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Exotic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Augustus.
A little feinted left hand from Exotic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Exotic avoids the body shot from Augustus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augustus wants to slow Exotic down by chopping away at his legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Exotic. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Augustus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Exotic is out of range.
Exotic slips a jab from Augustus.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Augustus.
Exotic checks a low kick from Augustus.
Augustus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Augustus! But no joy.
Exotic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Exotic tries a head kick but it misses.
Augustus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Exotic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Exotic was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Augustus is looking to slow Exotic down with leg kicks.
Augustus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Exotic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Augustus slips a jab from Exotic.
Augustus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Augustus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Augustus throws a leg kick
and Exotic counters with a body kick.
Exotic throws a big shot that misses.
Augustus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Exotic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Augustus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Exotic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Augustus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Exotic.
Augustus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Exotic.
Augustus flicks out a counter leg kick but Exotic steps away.
Augustus misses with a leg kick
and Exotic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Augustus feints and then cracks Exotic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Exotic down.
Augustus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Augustus throws the left hand but Exotic avoids the punch easily.
Augustus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Augustus misses with a hook.
Exotic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Augustus throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Augustus.
Augustus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Exotic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Exotic blocks the body kick.
Augustus misses with a shot to the body
and Exotic counters with a straight right hand.
Exotic clobbers Augustus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Exotic misses with a body shot.
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Augustus.
Exotic looks to land a left hand but Augustus moved out of range nicely.
Exotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Exotic.
Augustus with a nice calf kick.
Exotic scores with a sloppy right hand. Augustus should have avoided that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Augustus as he connects with a hook.
Augustus tries to work over Exotic's front leg with a kick but Exotic checks it.
Joe Exotic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Exotic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Exotic is looking to counter with a body kick.
Exotic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A jab from Augustus does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Augustus throws an overhand right that lands on Exotic's shoulder, as Exotic tries to avoid the shot.
Exotic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Augustus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Exotic. That did some damage!
Augustus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aurelius Augustus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Exotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Exotic.
Augustus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Exotic. Exotic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Augustus slips a straight right by Exotic.
Exotic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Augustus looks to score with a jab to the body but Exotic is just out of range.
Augustus misses with a hook. Exotic ducked under it nicely.
Augustus scores with a push kick.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aurelius Augustus!
Aurelius Augustus is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Aurelius Augustus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 973 Exotic vs. Todd III
Date: Apr 05, 2023

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Exotic.
Exotic misses with a shot to the body
and Todd counters with a nice low kick that buckles Exotic's knee momentarily.
Todd connects with an inside leg kick.
Exotic pushes Todd away with a front kick.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Exotic is just out of range.
Exotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Exotic.
Exotic lands a right hook to the body.
Todd scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd connects with a solid leg kick.
Exotic with a nice cross.
Exotic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers Gymnasium in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Exotic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Exotic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Todd throws a wild body kick that Exotic sees coming a mile off.
Exotic throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Todd counter with a right hand.
Exotic looks to land a body kick but Todd moved away.
Todd throws a head kick but Exotic moves out of range.
Exotic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Exotic lands a nice looking body kick.
Exotic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Todd on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Exotic throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
We've been informed that Todd 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.
Joe Exotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Exotic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Todd. Todd circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic lands a jab to the head.
Todd misses with a body kick.
Exotic tried to counter with a leg kick but Todd avoided it.
Todd throws an overhand right that lands on Exotic's shoulder, as Exotic tries to avoid the shot.
Todd throws a jab but it's blocked by Exotic.
Exotic with the inside leg kick.
Exotic connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Exotic misses with a leg kick.
Exotic is looking to slow Todd down with leg kicks.
Exotic lands a jab to the head.
Exotic misses with a lunging right hand
and Todd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Exotic thinking.
Todd takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Todd staying out of range there.
Todd steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Todd throws a big shot that misses.
Exotic is looking to slow Todd down with leg kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Exotic.#T4#
Exotic throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Exotic misses with a hook
and Todd counters with a nice leg kick.
Todd's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Exotic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Todd scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Todd missing with a left hand there. Exotic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Todd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Exotic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Todd.
Todd misses with an uppercut
and Exotic finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Exotic 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#
Todd throws a jab but it's blocked by Exotic.
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Exotic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Todd.
Joe Exotic is winning the standup battle so far.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Exotic was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Todd misses its intended target.
Exotic misses with a head kick.
Todd throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Exotic throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Exotic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Todd blocks a low kick nicely.
Todd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Exotic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Todd lands with a good body shot.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses.
Exotic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Todd can pounce on him.
Exotic throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Todd shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Exotic tried to counter with a leg kick but Todd avoided it.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Todd misses with a lunging right hand
and Exotic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Exotic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Exotic slips under a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Exotic scores with a shot to the body.
Exotic misses with a body shot
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Exotic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Todd! But no joy.
Todd throws a low kick but Exotic moves out of range easily.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Exotic.#T3#
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Exotic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Todd.
A big left from Exotic misses.
Exotic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Todd slips under a jab from Exotic.
Todd shapes to counter with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Exotic.
Exotic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
Exotic blocks a low kick nicely.
Exotic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Todd throws the kick towards the body but Exotic avoids it.
Todd throws a body punch but Exotic moves out of range.
Todd throws the left hand but Exotic avoids the punch easily.
Exotic misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Todd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Exotic manages to avoid it.
Exotic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Exotic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Todd at a distance.
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 Joe Exotic will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
A jab from Todd finds it's way through Exotic's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Joe Exotic has been cut.
Todd gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good leg kick by Exotic.
Todd throws a shot from downtown. Exotic moves away and avoids it.
Exotic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic avoids the head kick by Todd.
Exotic just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Exotic is predictable there
and Todd counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
The fighters circling - Todd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Todd looks to land a left hand but Exotic moved out of range nicely.
Exotic tries a head kick but it misses.
Todd misses with an uppercut. Exotic saw that one coming.
Exotic lands a body shot.
Exotic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Exotic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Todd counters with a body kick.
Exotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Todd avoids a kick to the body.
Todd takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Todd thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Exotic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Exotic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Todd throws a body punch but Exotic moves out of range.
Todd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Exotic scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Exotic misses the target.#T3#
Exotic cracks a nice hook into Todd's ribs.
Todd attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Exotic throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Exotic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Todd 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.
Todd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Exotic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Todd counters with a left to the body.
Exotic throws out a loose jab but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Exotic lunges at Todd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Todd's hand.
Exotic punishes Todd's body with a nice straight punch.
Todd blocks a head kick by Exotic.
Exotic misses with a body shot.
Todd throws a low kick but Exotic avoids it.
Exotic punishes Todd's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Exotic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Todd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Todd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Joe Exotic did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Joe Exotic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Exotic 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.
Nice uppercut lands for Exotic. That snapped Todd's head back.
Exotic misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick lands for Todd.
Exotic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jab from Exotic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic lands the left hand.
Nice shot by Todd.#T1#
Todd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Exotic misses with a right hand
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
Exotic moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Exotic.
Todd throws out a leg kick but Exotic moves out of range and Todd only half commits.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Exotic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Todd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Todd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Exotic.
Exotic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Todd.
Todd lands a jab.
Exotic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Todd! But no joy.
Exotic throws out a loose jab but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Exotic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Todd!
An inside leg kick from Todd misses.
Exotic tried to counter with a leg kick but Todd avoided it.#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Exotic.
A jab from Exotic misses.
Todd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A cross from Exotic lands.
Exotic scores with a kick to the body.
Exotic loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch.
Todd throws a sloppy head kick and Exotic moves out of range easily.
Exotic tried to counter with a leg kick but Todd avoided it.
Todd throws a poor cross that misses
and Exotic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T4#
Exotic looks to throw a body kick
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Exotic misses with a looping right.
Exotic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Exotic takes one on the button.
Exotic's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
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!
Exotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
Exotic keeps Todd at a distance using the push kick.
Todd throws a hook to the side of Exotic's head but Exotic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Winston Todd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joe Exotic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
An inside leg kick from Exotic misses.
Todd counters with a body kick.
Exotic scores with a hook to the body. Todd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Exotic falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Todd cracks Exotic with an open hand slap.
Exotic misses with a body shot
and Todd counters with a nice low kick that buckles Exotic's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd moves away from the strike by Exotic.
Todd feints a counter leg kick.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Exotic appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Todd needs to keep his hands up - Exotic had a free shot at his head there.
Todd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Exotic misses with a hook.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses.
Exotic throws a lazy body kick
and Todd counters with a body kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Exotic misses with a left hand
and Todd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Exotic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Todd.
A shot to the body from Exotic misses
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Winston Todd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Exotic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses.
Todd has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Exotic does it's job there.
Todd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Exotic. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Exotic misses with a hook.
Todd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Exotic.
Todd swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T3#
Exotic misses with a hook.
Exotic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Todd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Exotic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Todd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
Exotic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Exotic lands a leg kick that knocks Todd off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Exotic. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Todd blocks the body kick.
Joe Exotic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Exotic lands with an uppercut that bounces Todd off the cage and back into range.
Todd cracks Exotic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Exotic lands with an overhand left.
Exotic scores with a jab to the body.
Exotic lands a lovely overhand right.
Todd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd swings widly with a right hand
and Exotic counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Exotic throws a lazy uppercut
and Todd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving 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 Joe Exotic.
Well Exotic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:47
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Exotic!
Joe Exotic is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Joe Exotic 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: SYN 966 Exotic vs. Moore
Date: Mar 10, 2023

#R1#
Exotic scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#It looks like Angelo Moore has been cut.
Moore looks to land a right hand but Exotic moved out of range.
Moore throws a lazy uppercut
and Exotic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Exotic works the jab nicely.
Exotic lands with a good body shot.
Exotic throws a sloppy head kick and Moore moves out of range easily.
Exotic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moore moves away.
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Exotic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic scores with a body shot.
Nice cross by Exotic.
Moore fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Exotic is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moore scores with a hook.#T1#
Exotic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#It looks like Joe Exotic has been cut.
Moore misses with a left hand
and Exotic counters with a body kick that stops Moore in his tracks momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Moore.
Moore lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Exotic lands a head shot.
Exotic throws a looping overhand right but Moore ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Exotic misses.
Exotic lands a jab to the nose.
Exotic wants to slow Moore down by chopping away at his legs.
Moore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Moore misses with a low kick.
A jab lands there for Exotic.#T2#
Moore is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moore blocks a head kick by Exotic.
Moore takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Moore just misses with a punch to the body.
Moore getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Exotic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Exotic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Exotic.
Exotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moore.
Moore throws an off balance right hand
and Exotic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Moore throws a looping overhand right but Exotic ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Moore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Exotic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Exotic jabs Moore right on the nose. Moore blinks but takes it well.
Moore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Exotic.
Exotic throws a head kick but Moore moves out of range.
Moore connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Exotic's hands.
Exotic throws a nice looking combination but Moore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Exotic scores with a hook to the body. Moore takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Exotic scores with a leg kick.
Moore chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Exotic can pounce on him.
A bone on bone clash there as Exotic blocks the leg kick.
Moore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Exotic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Exotic moves out of range as Moore strikes.
Exotic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moore misses with a lunging right hand
and Exotic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Exotic loads up on a big right hand but Moore slips the punch.
Moore slips under a jab from Exotic.
Moore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Exotic.
Exotic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moore! But no joy.
Exotic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Exotic misses the body punch
and Moore counters with a straight right hand.
Moore misses with a low kick.
Moore misses with a left hand
and Exotic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Exotic dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Exotic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Exotic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Moore in his tracks.
Moore takes one on the button.
Exotic misses with a lunging right hand
and Moore counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Exotic blocks a head kick by Moore.
Exotic tries to land a body kick
and Exotic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Exotic slips a jab from Moore.
And Exotic counters with a quick kick to the body but Moore blocks it.
Exotic misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic lands with a good body shot.
Moore throws a hook but Exotic avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Exotic. Moore does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Exotic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Exotic connects with an inside leg kick.
Moore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Exotic was well out of range. Poor timing from Moore.
Exotic appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Moore has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Exotic.
Angelo Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Exotic throws a big shot that misses.
Moore connects with a good right hand that stumbles Exotic. Exotic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Moore ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
Moore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Moore sizes up Exotic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #KD2#
Moore feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Exotic sprawling to the canvas! Exotic rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Moore finish him?!
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!
Moore throws a leg kick
and Exotic counters with a nice leg kick.
Exotic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Exotic throws a lazy right hand but Moore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Exotic scores with the left hand. Moore knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#That has opened up Angelo Moore's cut even more.
Moore throws a leg kick but Exotic moved away.
Moore thows a leg kick but Exotic checks it
and Exotic counters with a stiff right hand.
Exotic throws a lazy body kick
enabling Moore to counter with a crisp jab.
Exotic staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Exotic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Moore darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Moore moves out of range as Exotic strikes.
Moore defending well as Exotic loads up on a big left hand.
Moore misses with a left hand
enabling Exotic to counter with a crisp jab.
Exotic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moore can do to turn this around?#T3#
Exotic throws a lazy head kick
enabling Moore to counter with a crisp jab.
Moore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Exotic.
Exotic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joe Exotic is winning the standup battle so far.
Exotic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Exotic thuds a left hand into Moore's body.
Moore swings widly with a right hand
and Exotic counters with a stiff right hand.
Moore looks to land a combination but Exotic avoids it well.
Moore misses with a left hand
enabling Exotic to counter with a crisp jab.
Moore throws a series of punches but Exotic moves out of range.
Exotic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Moore takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Exotic stuns Moore with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Exotic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Exotic lands.
Exotic throws a sloppy head kick and Moore moves out of range easily.
Exotic misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Moore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Moore misses with an uppercut.
Exotic loads up on a big right hand but Moore slips the punch.
Exotic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Moore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Exotic.
Exotic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Moore's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Exotic dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Exotic misses with a looping left.
Exotic cracks Moore with a good jab.
Exotic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Exotic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Exotic misses with the combination.
Moore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Moore throws a jab when Exotic was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore misses with an uppercut
and Moore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moore jabs Exotic right on the nose. Exotic blinks but takes it well.
Exotic takes a swing at Moore's ribcage but misses.
Moore ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.#T1#
Nice body punch from Exotic.
Exotic throws a jab but it's blocked by Moore.
Moore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Moore misses with a left hand
letting Exotic counter with a right hand.
Moore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Exotic.
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
Moore misses with a hook. Exotic ducked under it nicely.
Exotic is looking to counter punch.
Exotic throws the left hand but Moore avoids the punch easily.
Moore rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Exotic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And Exotic counters with a quick kick to the body but Moore blocks it.#T2#
Moore misses with a straight right.
Exotic throws a push kick but Moore slaps the foot to one side.
Moore looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Moore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Exotic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Moore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Exotic is looking to counter with head kicks.
Exotic misses with a straight left.
Exotic misses with a wild body shot.
Moore is looking for the big counter here.
Exotic dips to his left and cracks Moore with an 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!
Exotic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Moore lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Exotic backs up against the cage.
Moore looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Moore looks to land a left hand but Exotic moved out of range nicely.
Moore jabs at Exotic's body.
Moore connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Exotic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moore manages to avoid it.
Exotic avoids the body shot from Moore.
Moore looks to score with a jab to the body but Exotic is just out of range.
Exotic quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Exotic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moore has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Exotic scores with a one two! Moore had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#The cut above Angelo Moore's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Moore swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Exotic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Moore might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Exotic has got the better of the exchanges.
Moore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Exotic.#T4#
Moore lands with an overhand left.
Exotic lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Exotic lands a head shot.
Exotic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Exotic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moore counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Moore falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#Angelo Moore's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Exotic throws a jab but it's blocked by Moore.
Exotic throws a poor cross that misses
letting Moore counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Exotic clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Exotic with a jab.
Exotic misses with a head kick.
Moore is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Moore keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Moore looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Moore misses with a hook
and Exotic counters with a slapping leg kick.
Exotic connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice jab there from Exotic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic throws a combination. Moore tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Exotic throws a head kick but Moore moves out of range.
Moore throws a right hand that misses
and Exotic counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Moore throws a hook but Exotic blocks it.
Exotic scores with a body shot.
Exotic moves out of range as Moore strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Exotic misses the target.
Exotic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Moore takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Exotic clobbers Moore with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Exotic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moore misses with a wild combination.
Moore throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Exotic to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Exotic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moore looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moore. Exotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Exotic misses the target.
Exotic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Exotic, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moore is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Angelo Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed right hand from Exotic misses the target.
Exotic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Exotic throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Moore to counter with a crisp jab.
Moore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Moore cracks Exotic with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Exotic slips under a jab.
Moore attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Exotic misses with a looping right.
Exotic throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Moore counters with a crisp one two that drops Exotic! Moore thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Exotic to his feet! Exotic is in big trouble!#ROC2#Exotic is rocked!
Moore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Moore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Exotic scores with a nice body kick.
Moore buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Moore looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Exotic quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Exotic. Those never looked like landing.
Exotic throws a front kick aimed at Moore's knee but Moore avoids it well.
Exotic scores with a nice right hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joe Exotic!
A relieved looking Joe Exotic 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: SYN 956 Road vs. Exotic II
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1#
Exotic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been hearing reports that Road has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Road misses with a body shot.
Exotic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Road.
Road misses with a straight left.
Road throws a nice looking combination but Exotic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Exotic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Road has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Exotic slips under a jab.
Road thows a left - swing and a miss!
Exotic throws a hook but Road blocks it.#TD#
Road shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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.
Road looks to land a strike but Exotic avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Road throws an elbow that misses. Exotic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Road's guard. Nice move by Exotic!#REVB#
Road looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Exotic puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Road is refusing to be controlled, as Exotic sits in half guard.
Exotic content to control rather than advance.
Road is looking for a sweep. Exotic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Exotic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Road looking for submissions off his back.
Road is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Road actively working from the bottom here.
Exotic is taking a breather. Road 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Road won't allow Exotic to pass to mount. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Exotic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Road.
Road throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Exotic is looking to slow Road down with leg kicks.
Road uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Exotic.
Exotic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Exotic throws out a loose jab but Road uses good head movement to avoid it.
Exotic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Exotic cracks Road with a right hand to the side of the head.
Exotic missing with a left hand there. Road was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Exotic just misses with a punch to the body.
Exotic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Road misses the shot to the body.
Joe Exotic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Road connects with a crisp jab.
Exotic feints and then cracks Road's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Road down. #T4#
Exotic throws the left hand but Road avoids the punch easily.
Road takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Exotic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Road.
Road misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Exotic.
Road slips under a jab.
Exotic scores with a shot to the body.
Exotic takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Road misses with a wild combination.
Nice defenses there by Exotic.
Road connects with an inside leg kick.
Exotic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Road connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Road.
Exotic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Road loads up on a big right hand but Exotic slips the punch.
Exotic throws the left hand but Road avoids the punch easily.
Exotic tries to land a leg kick but Road saw it coming and moves away.
A slow jab from Exotic misses its intended target.
Exotic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joe Exotic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Road's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Road fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Exotic manages to avoid it.
Exotic slips a jab from Road.
Exotic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Exotic slips under a jab from Road.
Road misses with a low kick.
Exotic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Road just misses with a punch to the body.
Joe Exotic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Road looks to land a body kick but Exotic moved away.
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
Road was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Exotic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Road checks it well.
Road blocks a jab.
Road misses with a body shot.
Road checks the leg kick.
Road tried to counter with a leg kick but Exotic avoided it.
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Road moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Exotic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Road darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Road defending well as Exotic loads up on a big left hand.
Exotic lands a jab to Road's midsection.
Exotic scores with a leg kick.
Road swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Exotic lands a right hook to the body. #TD#
Road fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Exotic to the ground. Road is now in Exotic's guard.
Exotic pulls Road in to control the position.
Road working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Exotic's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Road scoring with punches to the head and body.
Exotic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Road throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Road has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Road with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Road working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Road trying to control the position from guard on top but Exotic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Exotic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Road trying to control the position from guard on top but Exotic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Road throwing strikes but missing.
Exotic trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Exotic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Road scores with a hook.
Exotic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Exotic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Road throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Exotic connects with a single shot there.
Road defending well as Exotic loads up on a big left hand.
Exotic tests Road's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Exotic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Road throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Road looks to land a right hand but Exotic moved out of range.
Exotic lands a right hook to the body.
Road uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Exotic.
Road was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Road slips under a jab.
Road throws a big shot that misses.
Exotic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donk. Exotic catches Road right on the button with a cross.
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 Exotic. #T4#
Exotic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Road swings for the body but Exotic moves out of range.
Exotic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Exotic tries a head kick but it misses.
Exotic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Exotic feints and then cracks Road's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Road down.
Exotic misses with a body shot.
Exotic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD#
Road closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
An elbow from Road crashes against the mat.
Road connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Exotic some visible discomfort.
Exotic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Road throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
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 Raate Road will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Road ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
Road looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A cross from Exotic lands.
Exotic lands with a nice body punch.
Exotic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Exotic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Road.
Road keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Road stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Exotic.
Road shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Exotic as he avoids it easily.
Exotic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Exotic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Exotic! But no joy.
Road rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Exotic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Road tried to score with a low kick but Exotic checks it.
Road looks to land a combination but Exotic avoids it well.
Exotic scoring well with a low kick there.
Road throws a jab when Exotic was well 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!
Exotic misses with a body shot.
Jab by Exotic.
Road attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Exotic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Exotic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Road swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Exotic throws out a counter right but Road avoids it with no problem.
A leg kick checked by Road.
Road tries to counter with a takedown but Exotic is quick to defend against it.
Exotic throws a hook but Road avoids it easily.
Exotic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Exotic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Road.
Exotic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Road on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Exotic. Exotic obviously looking to wear him down.
Road is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Road shoots in looking for a takedown. Exotic tries to sprawl out of it but Road keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Exotic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Road takes a swing at Exotic's ribcage but misses.
Road slips under a jab from Exotic.
Road throws a nice inside leg kick.
Exotic jabs Road to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Road moves away.
Road keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Exotic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Road is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Road on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Exotic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Road.
Road attempts a counter takedown but Exotic avoids it well and moves away.
Road throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Exotic. #T2#
Exotic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Exotic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Exotic wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raate Road. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Road takes one to the chin there.
Road scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Road is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Exotic.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Exotic! But no joy.
Exotic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Road.
A solid leg kick lands there for Exotic.
A nice leg kick lands there from Exotic.
Exotic misses with a looping left.
Exotic with the inside leg kick.
Exotic throws a wild body kick that Road sees coming a mile off.
Nice takedown defense from Exotic. No joy for Road on that attempt.
Exotic moves out of range of the body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Exotic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Exotic checks a leg kick.
Exotic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Road fails with the takedown.
Road throws out a loose jab but Exotic uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Exotic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Road misses with a body shot.
Road thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Road misses its intended target.
A countering left hand to the body from Exotic misses.
Exotic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Road.
Exotic moves out of range of the strikes.
Road loads up on a big right hand but Exotic slips the punch.
Exotic gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Road counter with a right hand.
Exotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Road.
That kick from Exotic tenderised Road's leg. Road is trying to keep his angry face on.
Road throws a leg kick
and Exotic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Road thinking.
Road blocks a head kick by Exotic.
Road walks into a left hand.
Road throws a jab but it's blocked by Exotic.
A left lands for Exotic.
Road tries to score a power double leg takedown but Exotic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Road somewhat.
Road tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Exotic is able to avoid easily.#T4#
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Road moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Exotic misses with a straight left.
Exotic checks a leg kick.
Exotic connects with a crisp jab.
Exotic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Road throws a body punch but Exotic moves out of range.
Exotic misses with an uppercut.
Road connects with a good right hand that stumbles Exotic. Exotic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Exotic throws a hook but Road blocks it.
Exotic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Road.
Road was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Exotic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Exotic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Exotic works the jab nicely.
Road on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Exotic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Road half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Exotic moves forwards but Road connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Road misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Road throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Exotic really 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.#R4#
Exotic throws a jab when Road was well out of range.
Exotic scores with a jab. Road acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Exotic defending well as Road loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Road closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Exotic's guard.
Road content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Exotic is trying to keep Road in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Road looking to sit in guard and control but Exotic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Road is trying to keep Exotic in close. #SUB#
Road is looking for a triangle but Exotic pushes his legs off easily.
Raate Road overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Exotic passes into half guard. #T2##SUB#
Road looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Exotic is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Road preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T3#
Road wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Road shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Road was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Exotic is trying to control Road's posture but Road avoids it. #T4#
Road misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Exotic isn't going anywhere.
Exotic defending against the ground and pound.
Road lands a decent elbow from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Road connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Exotic some visible discomfort.
Road in side control, throwing shots but Exotic defends.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raate Road had his way with Joe Exotic in 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5##TD#
Road shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Road with a flurry of punches that miss.
Exotic is trying to control the position but Road postures up.
Road trying to control the position from guard on top but Exotic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Exotic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic controls Road momentarily but Road frees himself.
Exotic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T1##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A jab from Exotic misses.
A little feinted left hand from Road on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Road just misses with a punch to the body.
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Road.
Exotic thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Road closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Road lands a nice forearm strike.
You can see the frustration on Exotic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Road trying to control the action but Exotic is working from the bottom.
Exotic manages to get back to half guard.
Exotic taking some punishment here, with Road in his half guard. #T3#
Road thows a huge punch but Exotic dodges it nicely.
Exotic wants to control but Road is keeping busy.
Road takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Exotic trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Road misses with a head shot.#T4#
Road controlling from the full mount.
Exotic wants to control but Road is having none of it.
Road thowing shots but they're missing.
Road looking to control but Exotic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Exotic is working to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raate Road showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Road has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 49:47
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Raate Road!
Raate Road retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Raate Road started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Syn 951 Exotic vs. Garcia
Date: Jan 18, 2023

#R1#
Garcia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Garcia throws a shot from downtown. Exotic moves away and avoids it.
Exotic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Exotic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Exotic lands a nice looking body shot.
Garcia throws out a loose jab but Exotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcia on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Exotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Exotic slips a straight right by Garcia.
Exotic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
Garcia blocks a head kick by Exotic.
Garcia wants to counter with a clinch but Exotic pushes him away.
Exotic lands with a shot to the body.
Garcia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Exotic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Garcia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Exotic lands a jab to Garcia's midsection.
Exotic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Exotic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garcia. That did some damage!
Garcia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Exotic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garcia misses with a jab to the body
and Exotic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Garcia scores with a nice strike.
Exotic lands with a kick to the temple. Garcia shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Garcia gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Exotic just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Garcia.#CL2#
Garcia has closed the distance and engaged Exotic in a clinch.
Exotic has had enough of the clinch but Garcia keeps him there for the moment.
Exotic is trying to break free.
Exotic tries to circle away but Garcia has him pinned against the cage.
Exotic is trying to force a seperation but Garcia has the dominant position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Exotic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Exotic trying to stall but Garcia improves his position.
Exotic blocking some punches.
Garcia told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#BC#
Exotic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia throws an off balance right hand
and Exotic counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Garcia throws a right and a left that Exotic avoids nicely.
Garcia scores with a hook to the body. Exotic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Exotic swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Exotic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garcia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Garcia misses with a right hand
and Exotic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Garcia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Garcia on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Exotic walks into a straight right hand from Garcia.
Garcia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Exotic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Exotic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garcia blocks a head kick by Exotic.
Garcia appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Exotic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Exotic lands a nice looking body shot. #KD#
Exotic sends Garcia crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Exotic is motioning to the referee to let Garcia up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Garcia is rocked!
Exotic lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Garcia head around and knocks him out cold! Exotic hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Exotic!
Joe Exotic thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Mickey Garcia had this to say: 'Can't believe the commission let me fight with Hep C...'.

Event: The Last Shooting Star II
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Exotic cracks Road with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Exotic tests Road's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Exotic looks to throw the jab but Road is out of range.
Exotic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Road misses with a hook. Exotic ducked under it nicely.
Road throws a body shot but no joy.
Road uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Exotic.
Road swings for the body but Exotic moves out of range.
A big left from Exotic misses.
Road scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Exotic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Road on the side of the head.
Exotic misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Exotic looks to throw the jab but Road is out of range.
Good exchange - Road coming out on top.
Road 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.#TD2#
Road gets the takedown into side control.
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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Exotic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Exotic is trying to control Road's posture but Road avoids it.
Exotic taking punishment in the form of punches. #T1#
Exotic gets back to half guard.
Exotic tries to roll over but Road keeps him under control.
Road throwing shots but Exotic is blocking nicely.
Road is nestled in close to Exotic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Exotic keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Exotic looking for a kimura from the bottom but Road passes into side control!#T2#
Exotic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Road wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Road landing a few strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Exotic is trying to control Road's posture but Road avoids it.
Road controls the position.
Exotic avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Road.
Exotic is trying to control Road's posture but Road avoids it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Road working the body and head with strikes. #T3#
Road in side control lands a decent elbow.
Road scoring with punches and elbows.
Exotic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Road wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Road is working Exotic over with some ground and pound from side control.
Exotic is trying to control Road's posture but Road avoids it.
Exotic is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Road is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Road just content to control the position.
Exotic gets back to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Exotic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Road missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Exotic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Exotic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Road pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Road lands a nice short elbow.
Exotic wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raate Road 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#
Road darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Exotic staying out of range there.
Road blocks a low kick nicely.
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Road moves away.
Joe Exotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Road waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Exotic.
Exotic connects with a body shot.
Exotic ducks right into an uppercut from Road.
Road has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Road moves forwards but Exotic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Exotic connects with a leg kick.
Road scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Road swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joe Exotic is winning the standup battle so far.
Exotic dodges the punch combination from Road.
Road is looking to score with low kicks.
Exotic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD2#
Road shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Exotic is trying to defend but Road finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Road passes into side control, despite Exotic's attempt to control the position. #T1#
Road working away.
Road is chipping away with strikes.
Exotic can't do much from the bottom here.
Exotic gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Exotic gets full guard.#T2#
Road postures up.
Road wants to control from the top but Exotic keeps moving.
Road must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Exotic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Road gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Exotic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Exotic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Exotic has momentary wrist control but Road slips an elbow through the middle.
Exotic is trying to control the position but Road postures up.
Road is working Exotic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Road loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Exotic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Road is aware though and is defending well.
Road throwing strikes from guard but Exotic blocks nicely. #SUB#
Exotic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Road gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Road scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Road stopping the sweep attempt from Exotic.
Exotic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Exotic has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Road 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 Exotic.
You can see the frustration on Exotic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raate Road showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Road on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Exotic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Road throws a looping overhand right but Exotic ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Exotic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Road misses with a body shot.
Road scores with a nice strike.
Exotic misses with a low kick as Road jumps back.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Road! But no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Road, as that shot connected.
Exotic misses with a looping right.
Road misses with a combination
and Exotic counters with a straight right hand.
Exotic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Road throws a low kick but it's checked well by Exotic.
Road takes a jab right on the kisser.
Exotic moves out of range as Road throws a body kick.
Good work by Road as he checks the leg kick.
Road lands a nice looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good work by Exotic as he checks the leg kick.
Exotic works the jab nicely.
Road pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Exotic throws a low kick, looking for Road's leg but Road calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Exotic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Exotic throws a quick counter kick to the body but Road avoids it.
Exotic scores with a nice head shot.
Road uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Exotic.
Road moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Road dips to his left and cracks Exotic with an uppercut!
Exotic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Road takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Exotic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Road lands with a hook. Exotic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A low kick lands for Exotic.
Exotic cracks Road with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Road pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Exotic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Road takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Exotic.
Exotic moves forwards but Road connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Road misses with a hook. Exotic ducked under it nicely.
Road blocks a jab.
Exotic misses with a wild body shot.
Road scores with a head kick. #T2#
Road lands a nice shot that snaps Exotic's head back.
Road slips under a jab from Exotic.
Exotic throws a good cross that connects.
Road throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Road misses.
Road throws out a loose jab but Exotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Exotic misses.
Road tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Road defending well as Exotic loads up on a big left hand.
Exotic swings for the body but Road moves out of range.
Road drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Exotic defends it well.
Road throws a body shot but no joy.
Road throws a body shot but no joy.
Road lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Road avoids the body shot from Exotic.
Road takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Road waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Exotic.
Exotic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Road has time to react.
Road throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch lands to the side of Road 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Exotic on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Road moves away.
Road feints the counter takedown.
Exotic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Road under the eye.
Road misses with a looping right.
Road blocks a jab.
Exotic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Road throws out the jab.
Road cracks Exotic with an open hand slap.
A big left from Road misses.
Road throws an overhand right that lands on Exotic's shoulder, as Exotic tries to avoid the shot.
Exotic misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheers as Exotic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Road doesn't seem phased though.
Road fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Road waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Exotic.
Exotic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Road.
Road throws out a loose jab but Exotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Exotic throws out a loose jab but Road uses good head movement to avoid it.
Road walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Road moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Exotic misses the target.
Exotic moves out of range as Road throws a body kick. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Exotic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Exotic throws out a loose jab but Road uses good head movement to avoid it.
Exotic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick from Exotic, right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Road.
A left lands for Exotic.
A slow jab from Exotic misses its intended target.
Road moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Exotic.
Road gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Exotic.
Exotic misses with a low kick.
Road throws a big shot that misses.
Road throws a lazy right hand but Exotic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Exotic throws a leg kick but Road moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Road takes a jab right on the kisser.
Exotic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Road checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Road with the counter takedown but Exotic avoids it easily.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Road paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Road fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Joe Exotic did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Exotic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Exotic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Road waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Exotic.
Exotic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Road counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Road.
Exotic controls Road momentarily but Road frees himself.
Exotic working a defensive guard but Road passes into half guard.
Road landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Exotic looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Road looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Exotic is doing well to control the position and prevent Road from advancing to side control.
Road working Exotic over with strikes. #SUB#
Exotic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Exotic wants to control but Road is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Road is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Road working the head and body with strikes.
Exotic works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Road trying to control the position from guard on top but Exotic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Exotic controls Road momentarily but Road frees himself.
Road throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Exotic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Exotic looking to control but Road passes into half guard.
Exotic trying to control but Road postures up.
Road lands strikes from half guard.
Exotic has his hands clasped together around Road's back. He's all about the action.#T3#
Road lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Road is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Road winds up and cracks Exotic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Road trying to control from half guard but Exotic is working away.
Road lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Exotic manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Exotic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Road scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Road working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Exotic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Road stands up over Exotic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Road advances position into side control!
Exotic gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raate Road dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Road scores with a decent looking hook.
Road blocks the body kick.
Exotic looks to throw the jab but Road is out of range.
Road throws the left hand but Exotic avoids the punch easily.
Exotic misses with a leg kick
and Road counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Exotic throws a shot from downtown. Road moves away and avoids it.
Exotic misses the body punch #TD2#
and Road counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Exotic!
Road lands some shots froms side control.
You can see the frustration on Exotic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Road lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Road cracks Exotic with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1#
Exotic manages to get back to half guard.
Exotic preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Exotic is trying to maintain the position but Road is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Exotic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Road is nestled in close to Exotic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Road is looking to take a break and control but Exotic is keeping him honest, looking to work 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.#SUB#
Exotic actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Road lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Road lands a nice short elbow.
Road content to control rather than advance.
Exotic is trying to control but can't.
Raate Road has got the better of the ground game so far.
Road scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3##SUB#
Road moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Exotic.
Exotic takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Road scores with punches from side control.
Exotic is looking for a sweep.
Road connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Exotic some visible discomfort.
Road cracks Exotic with a big right hand but Exotic just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Check out the look on Road's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Road is putting a hurting on Exotic here, landing some big shots from side control.
Joe Exotic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Exotic tries to buck Road off but Road is having none of it.
Road working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Exotic manages to work his way to half guard, despite Road's best efforts.
Exotic is staying active underneath Road, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Exotic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Road pulls his head out easily.
Road 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.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 46:49
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raate Road!
Raate Road is the new middleweight champion!
Raate Road 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: SYN 943 Exotic vs. Bird
Date: Dec 14, 2022

#R1#
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Bird.
Bird throws a looping overhand right but Exotic ducks down to avoid it.
Exotic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bird.
Exotic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Exotic staying out of range there.
Exotic throws a body kick that misses.
Bird checks a low kick from Exotic.
Exotic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Exotic.
Exotic lands a nice looking body shot.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses.
Bird throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bird throws a jab but it's blocked by Exotic.
Bird throws a sloppy body shot
and Exotic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Exotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good exchange - Exotic coming out on top.
Bird moves out of range as Exotic strikes.
Bird is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A nice leg kick from Exotic, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Exotic throws the kick towards the body but Bird avoids it.
Exotic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Bird misses with a hook to the body
letting Exotic counter with a right hand.
A left lands for Bird.
Bird lands a body shot.
Bird ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Exotic moves away.
Exotic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bird's head backwards.
Bird takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses.
Exotic lands a leg kick that knocks Bird off balance momentarily.
Exotic is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Exotic misses with a looping right.
Bird is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bird moves away.
Bird is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Exotic slips under a jab.
Bird takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Exotic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bird is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bird throws an overhand right that lands on Exotic's shoulder, as Exotic tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bird uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Exotic.
Exotic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bird.
Exotic misses with a straight left.
Bird tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Bird misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bird takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Exotic.
Nice cross by Exotic.
Bird throws a lazy right hand but Exotic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Exotic slaps away a takedown attempt from Bird, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Exotic swings for the body but Bird moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Bird. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Exotic enables Bird to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Exotic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Exotic keeping full guard, as Bird tries to pass. #SUB#
Exotic throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bird uses it to pass to side control. #SUB2#
Bird thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Exotic tries to buck Bird off but Bird is having none of it.#T3##SUB2#
Bird looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Bird working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Exotic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Exotic is looking to control Bird's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Exotic avoid being mounted?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Exotic is looking for a sweep. Bird is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Bird is looking for a kimura but Exotic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bird to get the leverage.
Exotic is looking for a sweep. Bird is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Exotic trying to control here.
Bird has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Zero Tolerance. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Bird is working for a kimura but Exotic is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Bird wants to work for an arm triangle but Exotic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Exotic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Exotic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Exotic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bird can do to turn this around?
A big left from Exotic misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Exotic.
A low kick from Exotic misses #TD2#
and Bird decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Exotic's guard.#SUB#
Exotic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bird defends it easily.#SUB2#
Bird postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Exotic is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bird, into his guard. #REVR#
Exotic preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird keeping full guard, as Exotic tries to pass. #T1#
Exotic is looking to work some ground and pound but Bird has wrist control.
Exotic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Bird is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Exotic defends well.
Exotic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bird is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bird working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Bird throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Exotic passes into half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bird is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Exotic passes into side control, despite Bird's attempt to control the position.
Bird gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Bird looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bird looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bird gets full guard.#T3#
Exotic trying to control the position from guard on top but Bird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Exotic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bird swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Bird has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Exotic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bird is trying to control the position but Exotic postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Exotic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Bird throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Exotic escapes and throws Bird's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bird is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Exotic is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T4#
Bird tries to improve his position but instead Exotic has taken his back!
Bird can't escape the position.
Bird is keeping busy.
Bird manages to reverse the position and now he's in Exotic's guard. Nice work there by Bird. #SUB#
Exotic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bird is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Bird has gone for a leg lock! Exotic slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bird's guard.#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bird wants to control the position but Exotic says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half 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 Joe Exotic will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Bird looks to land a left hand but Exotic moved out of range nicely.
Exotic is looking to counter punch.
Bird misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Exotic.
Bird connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Exotic's hands.
Exotic scores with a shot to the body.
Exotic throws a shot to the body.
Bird has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Exotic finds it's way round the side to connect with Bird's head.
Exotic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bird avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Exotic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Exotic lands a jab to the nose.
Bird misses with an uppercut
enabling Exotic to counter with a crisp jab.
Bird misses with the combination.
Bird avoids a kick to the body.
Bird throws a hook but Exotic avoids it easily.
Exotic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Exotic.
Bird slips under a jab.#T1#
Bird with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Exotic to score with a decent uppercut.
A good leg kick by Exotic.
The fighters circling - Exotic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bird is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bird fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Exotic manages to avoid it.
Bird's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That kick from Exotic tenderised Bird's leg. Bird is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bird misses with a body shot.
Exotic throws a shot to the body.
Joe Exotic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Exotic misses with a body shot.
Bird throws a body punch but Exotic moves out of range.
Exotic lands a slapping body shot.
Exotic cracks Bird with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Exotic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bird. That did some damage!
Exotic throws an overhand right that lands on Bird's shoulder, as Bird tries to avoid the shot.
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Bird.
Bird takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Exotic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bird throws a body punch but Exotic moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Exotic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Bird blocks the leg kick.
Bird misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Exotic.
Exotic scores with a nice head shot.
Nice straight punches there by Exotic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Exotic.
Bird misses with a hook. Exotic ducked under it nicely.
Exotic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bird's hands.
Bird on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Exotic blocks a jab.
Bird scores with a jab to the body.
Bird scores with a punch to the head.
Exotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bird was well out of range. Poor timing from Exotic.
Bird is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bird shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bird moves out of range of the strikes.
Bird throws out a loose jab but Exotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
Exotic sizes up Bird with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Exotic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Exotic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bird misses with an uppercut.
Exotic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bird.
Exotic connects with a crisp jab.
Bird keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Exotic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bird is out of range and Exotic settles back down.
Exotic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bird is out of range.
Bird takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Exotic throws a leg kick but Bird sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Exotic tries a head kick but it misses.
Bird ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bird moves to clinch but Exotic breaks away
and Exotic counters with a stiff right hand.
Bird has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bird lands with a nice body punch.
Bird swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Exotic lands a really nice looking cross but Bird seems unphased. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic throws a leg kick but Bird checks it.
Exotic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Exotic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Exotic misses the jab.
Bird throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bird misses with a jab to the body
and Exotic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bird slips a straight right by Exotic.
Bird swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Exotic motions for Bird to come forward. Exotic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Exotic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bird moves out of range of the strikes.
Exotic connects with a nice looking jab.
Bird uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Exotic.
Exotic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Bird clinches up with Exotic and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Bird decides to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Exotic clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Bird tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Exotic was well out of range. Poor timing from Bird.
Exotic swings for the body but Bird moves out of range.
Bird fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Exotic manages to avoid it.
A jab from Bird misses.
Exotic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bird uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Exotic.
Bird with the counter takedown but Exotic avoids it easily.
Bird takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Bird dives in and scores a takedown into Exotic's guard.
Bird trying to control the position from guard on top but Exotic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bird drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Exotic dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Exotic tries to free his leg and advance position but Bird is retaining full guard.
Exotic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Exotic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Exotic is trying to get an arm triangle but Bird is defending well.
Bird is looking for a sweep.
Bird manages to work his way to half guard, despite Exotic's best efforts.
Exotic is trying to control. Bird wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bird wants to sweep but Exotic has passed to side control!
Exotic sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bird is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T2#
Bird is looking for a sweep.
Bird keeps trying to improve his position.
Bird gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jake Bird has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Bird looking for subs from the bottom but Exotic mounts him!
Bird really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Exotic goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bird turns into him and now he's in Exotic's guard. #T3#
Bird looking to sit in guard and control but Exotic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Exotic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bird is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Exotic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bird tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Bird working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Exotic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Exotic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Bird working for a triangle but Exotic defends it easily.
Bird trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Exotic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bird swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Exotic had his way with Jake Bird in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5##TD2#
Bird shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Exotic's guard.#SUB2#
Bird is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Exotic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Exotic has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Exotic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Exotic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic wants to pass the guard but Bird is keeping the position.#T1#
Exotic advances position into side control!
Bird tries to control but Exotic manages to take his back.
Bird tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bird really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bird is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Bird manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bird is looking for a sweep. Exotic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bird trying to control but Exotic postures up.
Exotic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bird's head. #SUB2#
Bird actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB#
Exotic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Bird looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bird is trying to maintain the position but Exotic is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Exotic wants to work for an arm triangle but Bird is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Exotic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bird sees it coming and defends easily.
Joe Exotic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bird tries to get to full guard but Exotic has control of the leg.
Bird wants to control but Exotic is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bird looks to land a left hand but Exotic moved out of range nicely.
Bird lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bird takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Exotic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bird defending well as Exotic loads up on a big left hand.
Exotic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Exotic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bird misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Exotic. That snapped Bird's head back.
Jake Bird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bird swings for the body but Exotic moves out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:45
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Exotic!
Joe Exotic retains his middleweight title!
Joe Exotic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 939 Exotic vs. Machado
Date: Nov 23, 2022

#R1#
Machado tried to score with a low kick but Exotic checks it.
Machado ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Exotic. Machado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machado throws a right hand that misses
and Exotic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Exotic lands with an overhand left.#CUT#It looks like Wanderson Machado has been cut.
Exotic blocks a jab.
Exotic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machado.
Machado walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Exotic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Exotic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A jab from Machado misses.
Exotic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Machado lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Exotic to counter with a crisp jab.
Machado needs to keep his hands up - Exotic had a free shot at his head there.
Exotic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Exotic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Exotic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
That kick from Machado tenderised Exotic's leg. Exotic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Machado throws a lazy uppercut
and Exotic counters with a stiff right hand.
Exotic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Exotic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Machado misses with an uppercut
and Exotic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Exotic lands an overhand right.#CUT#That has opened up Wanderson Machado's cut even more.
Exotic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Machado throws a body shot but no joy.
Exotic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machado.
Exotic lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A low kick lands for Machado.
Exotic scores with a decent looking hook.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Exotic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machado.
Machado throws a looping overhand right but Exotic ducks down to avoid it.
Machado throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Exotic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Exotic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Machado misses with a left hand
enabling Exotic to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#The cut above Wanderson Machado's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machado. Exotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Exotic checks a low kick from Machado.
Exotic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Machado gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Exotic throws a lazy right hand but Machado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machado fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Exotic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Exotic throws a body kick that misses.
Machado throws a big shot that misses.
Exotic throwing a counter right hand but Machado manages to avoid it.
Machado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machado thows a leg kick but Exotic checks it
and Machado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#Wanderson Machado's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T3#
Machado throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Machado looks to land a left hand but Exotic moved out of range nicely.
Exotic throwing a counter right hand but Machado manages to avoid it.
A big right from Machado misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Machado misses the target.
A big right from Exotic misses.
A jab from Exotic misses.
Machado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Exotic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Exotic is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Good shot there by Machado.
A shot to the liver by Machado. Beautiful body shot.
Exotic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Machado counters with a nice uppercut.
Exotic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Exotic misses with a double jab
and Machado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Machado loads up on a big right hand but Exotic slips the punch.#T4#
Exotic lands a slapping body shot.
Machado turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Exotic. That did some damage!
Machado misses with a left hand
and Exotic counters with a nice uppercut.
Machado connects with a leg kick.
Machado lands with a nice body punch.
Machado throws a low kick but Exotic moves out of range easily.
Exotic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Exotic scores with a punch to the head.
Exotic misses with a hook.
Machado lands with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Exotic.
Machado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machado appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Machado throws a right hand that misses
and Exotic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joe Exotic!
Joe Exotic retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Joe Exotic, 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: SYN 936 Maluga vs. Trollslayer
Date: Nov 03, 2022

#R1#
Exotic connects with a body shot.
Exotic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Todd. That did some damage!
Exotic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Todd.
Joe Exotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todd slips a straight right by Exotic.
Exotic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Exotic is looking to slow Todd down with leg kicks.
Exotic cracks Todd with a good jab.
Exotic lands a head shot.
Nice cross by Exotic.
Exotic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Exotic misses with a wild body shot.
We've been informed that Todd 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.
Exotic misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Exotic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Todd moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Exotic.
Exotic throws a shot to the body.
Todd pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Todd lands with a cross. #CUT2#It looks like Joe Exotic has been cut.
Exotic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Exotic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Exotic.
Todd walks into a straight right hand from Exotic.
Exotic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Exotic scores with a nice right hand.
Todd moves out of range as Exotic throws a body kick.
Exotic connects with a body shot.
Exotic lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Exotic thumps Todd with a low kick.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
The crowd cheers as Exotic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Todd doesn't seem phased though.
Exotic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Exotic moves out of range of the body kick.
Exotic wants to slow Todd down by chopping away at his legs.
Todd throws a hook but Exotic blocks it.
Todd throws a low kick but Exotic avoids it.
Exotic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Exotic scores with a jab to the head.
Todd throws a head kick that Exotic semi-blocks.
Exotic tests Todd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Exotic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Todd is out of range and Exotic settles back down.
Exotic throws a leg kick but Todd checks it.
Exotic throws out a powerful jab.
Todd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Exotic.#T3#
Exotic scores with a nice head shot.
Todd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Exotic misses with a right hand
and Todd counters with an outside leg kick.
Todd with the inside leg kick.
Todd misses with a straight right.
Todd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Todd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Exotic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Todd appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Todd scores with a sloppy right hand. Exotic should have avoided that one.
A low kick from Exotic misses
and Todd counters with a two punch combo.
Todd checks the leg kick.
Todd slips under a jab from Exotic.
Exotic scores with a kick to the midsection.
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!
Exotic misses with a straight right. #T4#
Todd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Todd has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Todd there as he acknowledges the shot.
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Exotic.
Todd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Todd thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Exotic if he has to take too many more of those.
Exotic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Exotic.
It seemed like Todd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
Todd misses with an uppercut.
Exotic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Exotic walks into a stiff left hand from Todd.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Exotic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Exotic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Exotic's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Exotic lands an overhand right.
Exotic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A head kick misses from Exotic.
Todd slips a straight right by Exotic.
Nice uppercut lands for Exotic. That snapped Todd's head back.
Exotic misses with a hook.
Exotic lands a jab to Todd's midsection.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Todd! But no joy.
Exotic misses with a straight left.
Exotic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Todd can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic misses with a body punch
and Todd counters with a stiff right hand.
Todd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Exotic lands a front kick.
Todd moves out of range as Exotic strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Todd! But no joy.
Good leg kick by Exotic. #T1#
Todd throws a poor cross that misses
and Exotic counters with an inside leg kick.
Exotic cracks Todd with a right hand to the side of the head.
Todd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Exotic!
Todd moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Exotic misses the jab.
Todd follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Exotic throws a leg kick that misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Exotic!
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Exotic scores with a three punch combo!
Some wild striking there from Exotic.
The fighters circling - Exotic throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Todd connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Todd might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Exotic has got the better of the exchanges.
Exotic is looking to slow Todd down with leg kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Todd checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Exotic scoring well with a low kick there.
A bone on bone clash there as Exotic blocks the leg kick.
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
Exotic lands a leg kick that knocks Todd off balance momentarily.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Exotic.
Todd takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Exotic throws a right hand that misses
and Todd counters with a left and a right that stings Exotic.
Exotic throws a jab but it's blocked by Todd.
A shot to the liver by Exotic. Beautiful body shot.
Todd has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Exotic.#T3#
Exotic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Exotic loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch.
Exotic throws a sloppy body shot
and Todd counters with a stiff right hand.
Todd is looking to land body kicks.
Todd moves out of range of the body kick.
Todd is looking for the big counter here.
Todd thows a leg kick but Exotic checks it
and Exotic counters with a left to the body.
Todd moves out of range as Exotic strikes.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Exotic scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice uppercut there from Exotic.
Exotic misses with a right hand
and Todd counters with a good low kick that Exotic was not able to check.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
Exotic pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Todd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Exotic finds it's way round the side to connect with Todd's head.
Exotic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Todd tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Exotic with a jab.
Todd blocks a low kick nicely.
Todd is trying to counter with his kicks.
Exotic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Exotic connects with a body shot.
Todd has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Exotic scores with a nice right hand.
Exotic lands a jab to the nose.
Exotic throws a poor cross that misses
and Todd counters with a low kick, right behind Exotic 's knee.
Nice body kick from Todd.
Exotic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Exotic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Exotic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Exotic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Todd replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Exotic blocks it well.
Exotic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Exotic misses with a low kick.
A head kick from Exotic lands but Todd takes it in his stride.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Todd! But no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Exotic.
Exotic blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic lands a slapping body shot.
Exotic swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
Todd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Todd throws a sloppy head kick and Exotic moves out of range easily.
Exotic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Exotic throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Nice cross by Todd.
Todd's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A swing and a miss from Exotic.
Exotic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Exotic with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Exotic. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Exotic lands with a nice body punch.
Todd slips under a jab from Exotic.
Exotic misses with a lunging right hand
and Todd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That kick from Todd tenderised Exotic's leg. Exotic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Exotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Exotic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.#T2#
Exotic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sloppy strikes from Exotic. Those never looked like landing.
Todd is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Exotic with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Exotic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Exotic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Exotic swings widly with a right hand
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Exotic is rocked!#CUT2#Joe Exotic's cut is getting worse.
Exotic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oh Exotic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Todd throws the left hand but Exotic avoids the punch easily.
Todd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Todd looks to move away, Exotic throws a big counter combo but Todd just gets out of the way.
Exotic seems to have got his legs back now.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
Todd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Exotic just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Exotic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Todd throws out the jab.
Exotic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Exotic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Todd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Exotic.
Exotic throws a leg kick but Todd sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Todd checks a leg kick nicely.
A low kick from Exotic is predictable there
and Todd counters with a thumping low kick.
Exotic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Todd misses with a leg kick.
Exotic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Todd has time to react.
Exotic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Exotic lands with a hook. Todd tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Todd stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Todd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Todd throws a sloppy head kick and Exotic moves out of range easily.
Exotic clobbers Todd with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Todd swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Exotic sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Todd slips under a jab from Exotic.
Todd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Exotic throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Exotic dips to his left and cracks Todd with an uppercut!
Joe Exotic is winning the standup battle so far.
Exotic throws a front kick aimed at Todd's knee but Todd avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Exotic clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Exotic's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
Exotic 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.
Exotic misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Exotic.
Todd shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Exotic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Exotic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd slips under a jab from Exotic.
Todd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Todd lands a glancing blow to the side of Exotic's head.
Todd scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Exotic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Exotic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Todd misses with an uppercut. Exotic saw that one coming.
Todd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Exotic tried to score with a low kick but Todd checks it.
Exotic sizes up Todd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Exotic looks for the body kick but Todd saw that one coming.
Todd throws a push kick but Exotic slaps the foot to one side.
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Todd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Exotic throws out the jab.
Todd walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Exotic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Exotic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Exotic throws a hook to the side of Todd's head but Todd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Todd avoids the head kick by Exotic.
Exotic misses with a low kick.
Exotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
Todd works the jab nicely.
Exotic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Exotic tries a low kick but Todd avoids it.
Todd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Exotic misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
Todd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Exotic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Exotic lands a slapping body shot.
A big right from Exotic misses. #T3#
Exotic misses with a shot to the body
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Exotic lands with a good body shot.
Todd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Exotic finds it's way round the side to connect with Todd's head.
Exotic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Exotic scores with a nice head shot.
Todd blocks a head kick by Exotic.
Todd misses with a straight right.
Todd throws an overhand right that lands on Exotic's shoulder, as Exotic tries to avoid the shot.
A quick step to the side and Exotic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Exotic throws an off balance right hand
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Exotic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Exotic throws a low kick, looking for Todd's leg but Todd calmly moves out of range.
Todd is trying to counter with his kicks.#T4#
Exotic takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Todd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Exotic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Todd throws a wild body kick that Exotic sees coming a mile off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Exotic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Todd's head.
Exotic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Todd stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Exotic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Exotic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Exotic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Todd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Exotic scores with a jab to the body.
Todd misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Exotic had his way with Winston Todd in that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Exotic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
A low kick from Todd is predictable there
and Exotic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Exotic lands a body shot.
Exotic misses with a looping right.
Exotic lands with a straight right. Todd didn't see that one coming.
Exotic just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd keeps Exotic at a distance using the push kick.
Exotic looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Todd is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Exotic with a body shot.
Exotic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Todd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Exotic throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Todd gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Exotic misses with a body shot
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Todd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Todd checks a leg kick.
Todd appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Todd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Exotic digs a good hook to Todd's body.
Exotic scores with a jab. Todd acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Todd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That kick from Exotic tenderised Todd's leg. Todd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Exotic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Exotic is looking to slow Todd down with leg kicks.
Exotic 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.
Exotic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Todds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Winston Todd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Exotic swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Exotic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Exotic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Todd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Todd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Exotic misses with a hook
and Todd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Exotic misses with a head kick.
Exotic connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Todd.
Exotic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Todd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Exotic. Exotic obviously looking to wear him down.
Exotic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Todd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Exotic swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Todd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Exotic lands a jab.#T3#
Exotic misses with a lunging right hand
and Todd counters with a right hand to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Todd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Exotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Todd is predictable there
and Exotic counters with a nice leg kick.
Exotic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Exotic looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Todd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Exotic.
Todd throws the left hand but Exotic avoids the punch easily.
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
It seemed like Todd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Todd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Exotic misses with a hook.
Joe Exotic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Todd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Exotic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
Exotic scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Exotic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Todd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Exotic digs a good hook to Todd's body.
Exotic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Todd defending well as Exotic loads up on a big left hand.
Exotic misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Exotic blocks the leg kick.
Todd walks into a jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Exotic!
Joe Exotic retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Joe Exotic 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: SYN 933 Maluga vs. Leifsson IV
Date: Oct 14, 2022

#R1#
That kick from Exotic tenderised Todd's leg. Todd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Exotic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Todd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Exotic swings widly with a right hand
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Exotic throws a jab but it's blocked by Todd.
Exotic misses with a looping left.
Todd 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.
Todd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Exotic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Exotic scores with a hook to the body. Todd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Exotic misses with a low kick.
Todd walks into a jab.
Todd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Todd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Exotic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Exotic with a nice calf kick.
Todd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Exotic's sensitive parts.
Todd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Todd lands a really nice looking cross but Exotic seems unphased.
Exotic looks to land a left hand but Todd moved out of range nicely.
Todd misses with the combination. #T1#
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
Exotic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Todd lands with a hook. Exotic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Todd lands with a hook. Exotic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Exotic moves away from the strike by Todd.
Exotic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Exotic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Todd's sensitive parts.
Exotic throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Todd throws a leg kick but Exotic checks it.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Exotic moves away.
Todd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Exotic looks to throw the jab but Todd is out of range.
A low kick lands for Exotic.
Todd misses with a body kick.
Todd throws a leg kick but Exotic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Exotic looks for the body kick but Todd saw that one coming.
Joe Exotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todd misses with a body shot. #T2#
Exotic works Todd's body with a nice hook.
Exotic lands with an uppercut that bounces Todd off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Exotic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Exotic is looking to chop away at Todd's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Exotic.
Exotic misses with an uppercut
and Todd counters with a nice body shot.
Exotic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Todd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Exotic throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Exotic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Todd slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Exotic. That snapped Todd's head back.
Exotic lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Exotic misses.
Todd lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Exotic does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Exotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Exotic thumps Todd with a low kick.#T3#
Todd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Todd scores with a punch to the head.
Exotic just misses with a punch to the body.
Exotic staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Exotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot lands for Todd.
Exotic misses with a body shot.
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Exotic ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Todd does it's job there.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Todd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Exotic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Todd slips under a jab.
A big right from Exotic misses.
Exotic throws out a loose jab but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd throws a low kick but Exotic moves out of range easily.
Exotic throws a low kick but Todd avoids it.#T4#
A jab from Exotic misses.
Todd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Exotic is out of range and Todd settles back down.
Exotic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Exotic.
Todd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Todd avoids the body shot from Exotic.
Exotic blocks a jab.
Exotic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Todd is out of range and Exotic settles back down.
Good standup being displayed there by Todd as he connects with a hook.
Exotic throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Todd avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Todd walks into a stiff left hand from Exotic.
Exotic blocks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Winston Todd 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#
Exotic misses with a left hand
and Todd counters with a slapping leg kick.
Exotic lands a body shot.
Exotic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Todd uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Exotic has time to react.
A left lands for Exotic.
Todd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Exotic connects with a solid leg kick.
Exotic misses with a straight right.
A shot to the liver by Exotic. Beautiful body shot.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
Exotic throws a low kick but Todd moves out of range easily.
Joe Exotic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Exotic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Todd.
Exotic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
Todd half committed to a counter leg kick.
Exotic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Exotic misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic throws a big shot that misses.
Exotic throws a shot from downtown. Todd moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Exotic throws a sloppy head kick and Todd moves out of range easily.
Exotic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Nice cross by Todd.
Todd throws out a loose jab but Exotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd feints and then cracks Exotic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Exotic down.
The fighters circling - Exotic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Exotic throws a jab but it's blocked by Todd.
Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Exotic throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Exotic. That snapped Todd's head back.
Exotic just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Exotic misses with a lunging right hand
and Todd counters with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Exotic misses.
Exotic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Todd jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Todd moves away from the strike by Exotic.
Exotic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Todd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Exotic is out of range and Todd settles back down. #T2#
Exotic slips a straight right by Todd.
Todd throws a body kick that misses.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Exotic.
A little feinted left hand from Todd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Todd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Todd throws out a loose jab but Exotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Exotic lands a nice shot that snaps Todd's head back.
Exotic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Todd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Exotic.
Todd takes a jab right on the kisser.
Exotic connects with a leg kick.
Exotic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Todd throws a shot to the body.
Exotic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Exotic misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Todd misses its intended target.
Todd lands the left hand.
A jab from Exotic misses. #T3#
Exotic connects with a leg kick.
Exotic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Todd throws a lazy uppercut
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Exotic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Todd misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Exotic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Exotic misses the jab.
Exotic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Exotic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Todd.
A slow jab from Exotic misses its intended target.
Exotic misses with a hook. Todd ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Exotic finds it's way through Todd's defenses.
Exotic misses with a low kick as Todd jumps back.
Todd tries to work over Exotic's front leg with a kick but Exotic checks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Todd.
Exotic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Todd throws a shot to the body.
A cross from Exotic lands.
Exotic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Exotic stuns Todd with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Exotic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Todd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Exotic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Todd throws out a loose jab but Exotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Exotic throws a leg kick but Todd sees it coming and moves out of range.
Exotic throws an off balance right hand
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todd walks into a jab.
Todd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Exotic misses with an uppercut
and Todd counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Exotic moves away.
Exotic moves out of range of the strikes.
Exotic misses with a looping right.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Exotic.
Exotic throws out a counter right but Todd avoids it with no problem.
Todd scores with a jab to the jaw.
Exotic misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Exotic 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.#R3#
Exotic looks for the body kick but Todd saw that one coming.
Exotic walks into a left hand.
Todd misses with an uppercut.
Exotic scoring well with a low kick there.
Exotic cracks Todd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
Exotic throws a shot from downtown. Todd moves away and avoids it.
Todd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Exotic checks a low kick from Todd.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Todd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Exotic staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic looks to land a combination but Todd avoids it well.
Todd tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow Exotic down.
Todd wants to slow Exotic down by chopping away at his legs.
Exotic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Jab from Exotic.
Todd throws a hook to the side of Exotic's head but Exotic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Todd lands with a shot to the body.
Exotic throws a sloppy head kick and Todd moves out of range easily.
Exotic avoids the body shot from Todd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Exotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Todd throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Exotic misses with an uppercut.
Todd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Exotic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
Exotic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Exotic punishes Todd's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Exotic does it's job there.
Exotic throws a body kick that misses.
Exotic throws a hook but Todd blocks it.#T2#
Todd throws a push kick but Exotic slaps the foot to one side.
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
Exotic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todd throws a poor cross that misses
and Exotic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Exotic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from Exotic misses the target.
Todd throws a body kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Exotic. Those never looked like landing.
Todd looks to throw the jab but Exotic is out of range.
Todd getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Exotic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Exotic misses with a left hand
and Todd counters with a good low kick that Exotic was not able to check.
Exotic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slow jab from Todd misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Exotic! But no joy.
Todd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Exotic throws out a loose jab but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Exotic looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.#T3#
Exotic moves out of range of the strikes.
Exotic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Exotic lands a leg kick that knocks Todd off balance momentarily.
Exotic scores with a decent looking hook.
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Todd throws a body punch but Exotic moves out of range.
Exotic tried to score with a low kick but Todd checks it.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
Todd missing with a left hand there. Exotic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Exotic throws a front kick aimed at Todd's knee but Todd avoids it well.
Exotic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Exotic misses with a jab to the body
and Todd counters with a nice leg kick.
Exotic throws an overhand right that lands on Todd's shoulder, as Todd tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Todd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Todd throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Exotic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Exotic avoids the body shot from Todd. #T4#
Exotic fakes the leg kick and cracks Todd in the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd connects with a solid leg kick.
Exotic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Todd scoring well with a low kick there.
Todd fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Exotic checks it well.
Exotic scores with a shot to the body.
Todd avoids the body shot from Exotic.
Todd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Todd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Exotic.
Exotic misses with a left hand
and Todd counters with a low kick, right behind Exotic 's knee.
Exotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Exotic.
Exotic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Todd looks to throw the jab but Exotic is out of range.
Todd tries a low kick but Exotic avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Exotic misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Joe Exotic just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Todd misses with an uppercut.
Todd takes a jab right on the kisser.
Todd jabs Exotic right on the nose. Exotic blinks but takes it well.
Todd misses with a hook.
Todd throws a head kick but Exotic moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Todd.
Exotic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Exotic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Exotic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Exotic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Exotic.
A little feinted left hand from Todd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Exotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Exotic. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Exotic swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Exotic throws a combination. Todd tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Exotic pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Exotic throws a hook but Todd blocks it.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd lands a leg kick that knocks Exotic off balance momentarily.
Exotic walks into a stiff left hand from Todd.
Exotic avoids the body shot from Todd.
Exotic catches Todd with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Exotic avoids the head kick by Todd.
Good leg kick by Exotic.
Todd blocks a low kick nicely.
Todd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Exotic. Exotic obviously looking to wear him down.
Todd throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Todd throws a wild body kick that Exotic sees coming a mile off.
Todd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Exotic.
Exotic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Exotic just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Exotic is predictable there
and Todd counters with a low kick, right behind Exotic 's knee. #T2#
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Exotic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Todd tries a low kick but Exotic avoids it.
Todd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Todd throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Exotic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Todd.
Nice body punch from Exotic.
Exotic lands a jab to the nose.
Exotic misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Exotic misses the target.
Todd throwing a counter right hand but Exotic manages to avoid it.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Exotic manages to avoid it.
Todd throws the kick towards the body but Exotic avoids it.
Exotic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Exotic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Todd takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Exotic slips a jab from Todd.
Exotic scores with the left hand. Todd knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut there from Todd.#T3#
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Todd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Todd.
Exotic throws the kick towards the body but Todd avoids it.
Todd lands a nice looking kick to the body. Exotic takes a step back to recover.
Todd walks into a straight right hand from Exotic.
Exotic misses with a looping right.
Todd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Exotic momentarily.
Exotic looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Todd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Exotic walks into a left hand.
Todd throws a leg kick
letting Exotic counter with a right hand.
Exotic moves out of range as Todd strikes.
Exotic lands with a right hand.
Todd thows a leg kick but Exotic checks it
and Exotic counters with a low kick, right behind Todd 's knee. #T4#
Todd defending well as Exotic loads up on a big left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Todd lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Todd scores with a leg kick.
Exotic lands a nice looking body shot.
Exotic throws a lazy uppercut
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
Todd takes a jab right on the kisser.
Todd misses with a looping left.
Todd swings for the body but Exotic moves out of range.
Exotic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Exotic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Todd tries to move into range but Exotic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Exotic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Exotic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Todd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Todd misses with a kick to the body.
Exotic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Todd looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Exotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Exotic.
Todd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Joe Exotic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Exotic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Todd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Todd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Exotic walks forward, straight into a front kick from Todd.
Exotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
Todd walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Exotic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Todd avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Todd scores with a kick to the midsection.
Todd misses with a hook. Exotic ducked under it nicely.
Exotic takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Exotic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd thumps Exotic with a low kick.
Exotic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Exotic misses with a straight right.
Todd slips under a jab from Exotic.
Exotic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Exotic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Todd on the side of the head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Todd.
Todd throws a push kick but Exotic slaps the foot to one side.
Todd throws a body kick that misses.
Exotic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Todd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Todd misses with a kick to the body.
Todd misses with a kick to the body
and Exotic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Todd looks to land a left hand but Exotic moved out of range nicely.
Todd is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Todd takes a swing at Exotic's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Exotic - just one landing.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A leg kick checked by Exotic.
It seemed like Exotic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Todd throws a hook but Exotic blocks it.
Winston Todd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Exotic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Todd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Exotic loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch.
Exotic misses with a looping right.
Todd moves away from the strike by Exotic.
A lazy left from Exotic finds it's target.
Todd throws a shot from downtown. Exotic moves away and avoids it.
Todd closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Todd misses with a hook.
Exotic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Exotic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Exotic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Exotic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Todd misses with a hook.#T3#
Exotic throws a wild body kick that Todd sees coming a mile off.
Todd takes one on the button.
Todd misses the body punch
letting Exotic counter with a right hand.
Todd throws a body kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Exotic. That's going to slow Todd down.
Todd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Exotic clobbers Todd with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Exotic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Exotic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Exotic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Exotic avoids the head kick by Todd.
Todd walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Exotic.
Exotic scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Joe Exotic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Todd is looking to chop away at Exotic's legs.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Exotic moves away.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Exotic.
Some bone on bone action there as Todd checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Todd thuds his right hand into Exotic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Todd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Exotic was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Exotic lands a leg kick that knocks Todd off balance momentarily.
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Todd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Exotic throws out a powerful jab.
Exotic misses with a low kick.
Todd feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Exotic throws a shot from downtown. Todd moves away and avoids it.
Todd is looking to chop away at Exotic's legs.
Todd throws out a loose jab but Exotic uses good head movement to avoid it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Exotic!
Joe Exotic is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Joe Exotic 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: SYN 928 Steve vs. Maluga III
Date: Sep 16, 2022

#R1#
Exotic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Exotic cracks Hopkins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Exotic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hopkins throws a sloppy head kick and Exotic moves out of range easily.
Exotic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Exotic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hopkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Hopkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hopkins.
Exotic misses with a head kick.
Hopkins misses with a head kick.
Hopkins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hopkins misses with a straight right. #T1#
Exotic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Exotic drops Hopkins with a naaaaasty hook - Hopkins is in real trouble here! Exotic dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Exotic!
Joe Exotic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 924 Maluga vs CDB
Date: Aug 26, 2022

#R1#
Exotic looks to land a body kick but Sarethi moved away.
Exotic throws a body punch but Sarethi moves out of range.
Salyn Sarethi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Sarethi.
Exotic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sarethi manages to avoid it.
Sarethi ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
Sarethi connects with a single shot there.
Exotic scores with a shot to the body.
Sarethi connects with a right hand. Exotic shakes it off.
Sarethi 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.
Sarethi lands with an uppercut that bounces Exotic off the cage and back into range.
Sarethi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Exotic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sarethi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sarethi connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Exotic misses the jab.
Exotic drops his hands momentarily and Sarethi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Exotic avoids the head kick by Sarethi. #CL2#
Sarethi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Exotic tries a body shot but Sarethi blocks it.
Sarethi lands a nice shot to the body.
Exotic struggles to land a body shot inside as Sarethi controls his hands.
Exotic misses with some punches.
Sarethi has Exotic pressed against the cage, preventing Exotic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sarethi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sarethi digs a right hand underneath Exotic's ribcage. Exotic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Exotic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from Exotic - that landed with a thud.
Exotic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Exotic blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Exotic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Exotic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice uppercut lands for Sarethi. That snapped Exotic's head back.
Sarethi misses with a head kick.
Sarethi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Sarethi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Exotic takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sarethi throws a one two combo.
Sarethi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Exotic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sarethi swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Exotic gets tackled into the cage by Sarethi. Sarethi maintains the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Exotic. #BC#
Exotic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sarethi throws a lazy uppercut
and Exotic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sarethi throws a lazy uppercut
and Exotic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Sarethi misses the target. #T3##CL2#
Sarethi clinches.
Sarethi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sarethi gets through Exotic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Exotic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Exotic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Exotic stuns Sarethi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sarethi tries to clinch but Exotic moves away
and Exotic counters with a nice uppercut.
Sarethi throws a leg kick but Exotic checks it.
Sarethi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Exotic moves away.
Sarethi is looking to clinch but Exotic is avoiding it.
Sarethi slips under a jab.
Sarethi pushes Exotic away with a front kick.
Exotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sarethi was well out of range. Poor timing from Exotic.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sarethi. Exotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Exotic is looking to counter with head kicks.
Sarethi misses with a jab to the body
and Exotic counters with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Exotic misses with a looping left.
Sarethi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sarethi throws a head kick that misses.
Sarethi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sarethi tries to land a body kick
and Exotic counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A low kick from Sarethi is predictable there
and Exotic counters with a series of strikes. Sarethi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sarethi misses with a right hand
and Exotic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Exotic misses with an uppercut
and Sarethi counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sarethi looks to land a left hand but Exotic moved out of range nicely.
Sarethi moves to clinch but Exotic breaks away
and Exotic counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Sarethi is rocked!
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 Joe Exotic 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#
Exotic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Exotic misses the jab.
Exotic slips a straight right by Sarethi.
Sarethi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Exotic.
Exotic gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL2#
Sarethi drives through and clinches with Exotic against the cage.
Exotic pushes Sarethi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Exotic digs a right hand underneath Sarethi's ribcage. Sarethi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Exotic is looking to break free of the clinch but Sarethi has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Exotic.
Sarethi keeps control of Exotic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarethi working aggressively here.
Exotic is looking to break free of the clinch but Sarethi has double underhooks.
Exotic cracks Sarethi with a nice body shot.
Sarethi is breathing heavily.
Sarethi misses with a body punch.
Exotic wants to break free but Sarethi has control.
Sarethi throws a punch but it's blocked by Exotic. #T1#
Exotic is trying to pull guard but Sarethi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Exotic tries to work over Sarethi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Exotic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Exotic is trying to push Sarethi away but Sarethi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Exotic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sarethi misses with an uppercut
enabling Exotic to counter with a crisp jab.
Sarethi takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#It looks like Salyn Sarethi has been cut.
Sarethi is looking to clinch.
Exotic throws a lazy right hand but Sarethi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Exotic throws the left hand but Sarethi avoids the punch easily.
Exotic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Exotic misses with a shot to the body
and Sarethi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Sarethi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Exotic with a body shot.
Sarethi moves out of range of the body kick from Exotic. #T2#
Sarethi looks to clinch
and Exotic counters with a head kick. That will keep Sarethi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A telegraphed right hand from Exotic misses the target.
Sarethi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sarethi feints and then cracks Exotic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Exotic down. #CL2#
Exotic tries to keep at a distance but Sarethi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Exotic blocks a body shot from Sarethi.
Exotic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sarethi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Exotic's elbow.
Exotic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sarethi keeps control of Exotic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Exotic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sarethi pushes Exotic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Exotic is trying to force a seperation but Sarethi has the dominant position.
Exotic is trying to break the clinch but Sarethi has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Exotic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Exotic misses with a body shot
and Sarethi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Sarethi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Exotic.
Sarethi wants to clinch up but Exotic keeps it at a distance.
Exotic is looking to counter punch.
Exotic misses with a wild body shot.
Sarethi misses the shot to the body.
Sarethi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Exotic throws a head kick but Sarethi moves out of range.
Sarethi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Exotic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sarethi scores with a punch to the head.
Sarethi avoids the body shot from Exotic.
Sarethi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Exotic throws a jab but it's blocked by Sarethi.
Sarethi throws a hook to the side of Exotic's head but Exotic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Exotic throws a head kick but Sarethi moves out of range. #T4##CL2#
Sarethi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Exotic is trying to break free.
Exotic lands a right hand.
Sarethi has a couple of punches blocked by Exotic.
Exotic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Exotic.
Sarethi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Exotic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sarethi has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sarethi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Exotic is trying to break free.
Exotic throws a head punch that misses.
Exotic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sarethi scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Sarethi - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sarethi.
Exotic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sarethi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Salyn Sarethi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Salyn Sarethi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3##CL2#
Sarethi clinches up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Sarethi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Exotic.
A left hand lands to the body for Sarethi.
Exotic tries to break the clinch but Sarethi is controlling the position.
A nice left hand lands by Sarethi.
Exotic misses with a body punch.
Exotic is looking to break free of the clinch but Sarethi has double underhooks. #BC#
Exotic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Exotic throws an off balance right hand
and Sarethi counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab lands there for Exotic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarethi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sarethi swinging wildly here.
Exotic blocks a leg kick.
Sarethi connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Exotic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Exotic misses with a wild body shot.
Exotic avoids the head kick by Sarethi.
Exotic is looking to counter with head kicks.
Exotic scores with a push kick.
Sarethi ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
Exotic throws a body kick that misses.
Sarethi feints a counter leg kick.
Sarethi thuds a left hand into Exotic's body.
Exotic throws a leg kick
and Sarethi counters with a straight right hand.
Exotic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Exotic blocks a head kick by Sarethi.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Exotic. #T2#
Sarethi lands with an uppercut that bounces Exotic off the cage and back into range.
Exotic misses with a hook
and Sarethi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Exotic tries to land a front kick but Sarethi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Exotic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sarethi.
Exotic lunges at Sarethi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sarethi's hand.
A nice leg kick from Exotic, right into the meat of the thigh.
Exotic misses with a kick to the body.
As Exotic backs off Sarethi throws a huge counter combo but Exotic manages to avoid it all.
Exotic misses with a hook. Sarethi ducked under it nicely.
Exotic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sarethi throws out a counter right but Exotic avoids it with no problem.
Sarethi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Exotic. That did some damage!#T3#
Exotic stuns Sarethi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Sarethi moves into the clinch.
Sarethi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sarethi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Exotic's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Exotic.
Exotic wants to break free but Sarethi has control.
Exotic is trying to push Sarethi away but Sarethi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Exotic fails to land.
Exotic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Exotic blocks a body shot from Sarethi.
Exotic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sarethi.
Sarethi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Exotic tries to throw a body punch but Sarethi avoids it by throwing Exotic back against the cage. #BC#
Exotic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Exotic.
Exotic misses the body punch
and Sarethi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Sarethi looks to land a left hand but Exotic moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Exotic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sarethi.
Sarethi lands a high kick!
Sarethi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Exotic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sarethi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Exotic on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Sarethi.
A counter left hand to the body from Exotic misses its target.
Sarethi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sarethi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Exotic was well out of range. Poor timing from Sarethi.
Sarethi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sarethi lands the left hand.
Sarethi avoids the head kick by Exotic.
Sarethi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Exotic throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Salyn Sarethi just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Salyn Sarethi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Sarethi avoids the body shot from Exotic.
Joe Exotic is winning the standup battle so far.
Exotic looks to score with a jab to the body but Sarethi is just out of range.#CL2#
Exotic gets tackled into the cage by Sarethi. Sarethi maintains the clinch.
Sarethi lands a body shot.
Sarethi can't find room to land a body shot as Exotic controls the action.
Exotic blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Sarethi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sarethi throws a hook but Exotic avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sarethi. Exotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Sarethi 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.
Exotic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sarethi throws a lazy head kick
and Exotic counters with a body kick.
Sarethi ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sarethi.#T1#
Donk. Sarethi catches Exotic right on the button with a cross.
Sarethi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sarethi misses with an uppercut.
Sarethi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sarethi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Exotic connects with a nice looking jab.
Sarethi sizes up Exotic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sarethi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses.
Exotic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Exotic scores with a nice body kick. #T2#
Sarethi thuds his right hand into Exotic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sarethi lands a really nice looking cross but Exotic seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Exotic misses with a double jab
and Sarethi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sarethi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Sarethi pushes Exotic up against the cage in a clinch.
Sarethi lands with a light punch inside.
Exotic digs a right hand underneath Sarethi's ribcage. Sarethi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sarethi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#BC#
Exotic breaks the clinch.
Exotic with a nice cross.
Exotic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sarethi slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sarethi. Exotic does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Sarethi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Exotic throws a solid leg kick but Sarethi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Exotic.
Exotic cracks Sarethi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Exotic looks to land a left hand but Sarethi moved out of range nicely.
Exotic blocks a jab.
Exotic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sarethi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Exotic looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Exotic loads up on a big right hand but Sarethi slips the punch.
Exotic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sarethi takes a step back to recover.
Exotic throws an overhand right that lands on Sarethi's shoulder, as Sarethi tries to avoid the shot.
Exotic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sarethi looks to land a right hand but Exotic moved out of range.#T4#
Sarethi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Exotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sarethi.
Sarethi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Exotic moves away.
Exotic lands a body shot.
Sarethi slips under a jab from Exotic.
Exotic misses with a head kick.
Exotic moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSarethi.
Exotic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sarethi's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Exotic is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Exotic gets tackled into the cage by Sarethi. Sarethi maintains the clinch.
A short left from Sarethi. #BC#
Exotic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Exotic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
Sarethi is looking for the big counter here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Salyn Sarethi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Salyn Sarethi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sarethi moves away.
Sarethi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sarethi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sarethi moves out of range as Exotic throws a body kick.
Exotic misses with a left hand
and Sarethi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sarethi slips under a jab from Exotic.
Sarethi ducks right into an uppercut from Exotic.
Exotic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Exotic checks a leg kick.
Exotic blocks a head kick by Sarethi.
Exotic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sarethi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Exotic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sarethi throws a right hand that misses
and Exotic counters with a nice kick to the body.
Exotic throws a body kick that misses
and Exotic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sarethi tries a head kick but it misses.
Exotic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Exotic connects with a high kick.
Sarethi is still on wobbly legs! Can Exotic finish him?
Exotic connects with a crisp jab.
Exotic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Exotic cracks Sarethi with a hook to the temple - Sarethi is on wobbly legs here! Exotic swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Sarethi falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Exotic wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joe Exotic!
After winning the bout, Joe Exotic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 919 Maluga vs. Steve II
Date: Aug 03, 2022

#R1#
Exotic slips a straight right by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tonissaar misses with a straight left.
Exotic throws out a leg kick but Tonissaar moves out of range and Exotic only half commits.
Exotic misses with a looping right.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Tonissaar throws a body punch but Exotic moves out of range.
Tonissaar throws a head kick that misses.
Tonissaar throws a wild body kick that Exotic sees coming a mile off.
Exotic seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tonissaar lands the left hand.
Tonissaar slips a straight right by Exotic.
Exotic connects with a crisp jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tonissaar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Exotic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tonissaar counters with a stiff right hand.
Exotic throws a jab but it's blocked by Tonissaar.
Exotic backing away here, and Tonissaar unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tonissaar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Exotic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tonissaar has time to react.
Exotic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar looks to land a right hand but Exotic moved out of range.
Tonissaar looks to land a left hand but Exotic moved out of range nicely.
Exotic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Exotic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Tonissaar staying out of range there.
Exotic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tonissaar throws an overhand right that lands on Exotic's shoulder, as Exotic tries to avoid the shot.
Tonissaar checks a leg kick.
Exotic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tonissaar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Exotic.
Exotic throws a leg kick but Tonissaar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Exotic moves away from the strike by Tonissaar.
Exotic tries to land a front kick but Tonissaar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Exotic misses the jab.
Exotic throws the left hand but Tonissaar avoids the punch easily.
Exotic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Exotic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tonissaar checks it well.
Tonissaar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Exotic is out of range.
Exotic with the inside leg kick.
Tonissaar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Exotic throws a body punch but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Tonissaar misses with a head kick.
Tonissaar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Exotic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Exotic misses with a low kick.
Tonissaar tries a low kick but Exotic avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Exotic misses the target.#T2#
A jab from Exotic misses.
Tonissaar throws out a counter right but Exotic avoids it with no problem.
Exotic throws a sloppy head kick and Tonissaar moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Exotic. That snapped Tonissaar's head back.
Exotic throws a hook to the side of Tonissaar's head but Tonissaar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Exotic looks to throw the jab but Tonissaar is out of range.
Exotic throws a looping overhand right but Tonissaar ducks down to avoid it.
Exotic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Tonissaar.
It looked like Exotic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tonissaar.
Exotic takes a swing at Tonissaar's ribcage but misses.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the side of Exotic's head but Exotic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tonissaar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Tonissaar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Exotic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tonissaar checks a leg kick.
Tonissaar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Exotic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tonissaar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tonissaar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tonissaar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Exotics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Exotic misses with a body shot. #T3#
Exotic misses with a leg kick.
Exotic lands with a cross.
Joe Exotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crunch! Tonissaar slams his shin into Exotic's torso.
Exotic is looking to land body kicks.
Tonissaar slips under a jab from Exotic.
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
Exotic tries a head kick but it misses.
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Exotic 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 Tonissaar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tonissaar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Exotic with a jab.
Tonissaar motions for Exotic to come forward. Tonissaar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tonissaar throws out a loose jab but Exotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tonissaar.
Decent striking displayed by Tonissaar there.
Tonissaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Exotic is just out of range.
Exotic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tonissaar in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Exotic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tonissaar throws a wild body kick that Exotic sees coming a mile off.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the strikes.
Exotic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tonissaar's sensitive parts. #T4#
Tonissaar 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.
Tonissaar misses with a looping left.
Tonissaar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tonissaar misses with a looping right.
Tonissaar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tonissaar is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Exotic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Exotic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big right from Tonissaar misses.
Exotic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Exotic lands with a nice body punch.
Exotic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tonissaar scores with a nice head shot.
Exotic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Exotic slips a jab from Tonissaar.
Exotic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Exotic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A good leg kick by Exotic.
Tonissaar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Exotic throws a solid leg kick but Tonissaar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Exotic.
Exotic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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 Joe Exotic will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Exotic misses with an uppercut. Tonissaar saw that one coming.
Exotic moves out of range of the strikes.
Tonissaar misses the shot to the body.
Tonissaar scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Joe Exotic has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Exotic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Exotic.
Exotic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tonissaar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Exotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tonissaar! But no joy.
Tonissaar moves out of range as Exotic strikes.
Tonissaar tries to work over Exotic's front leg with a kick but Exotic checks it.
Exotic with a hook.
Exotic needs to keep his hands up - Tonissaar had a free shot at his head there.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick as Exotic jumps back.
Tonissaar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Exotic on the side of the head.
Tonissaar with a nice calf kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Exotic takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tonissaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Exotic is just out of range.
Tonissaar cracks Exotic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tonissaar wants to slow Exotic down by chopping away at his legs.
Exotic misses with a hook.
Exotic swings for the body but Tonissaar moves out of range. #T1#
Tonissaar staying out of range there.
Exotic throws a front kick aimed at Tonissaar's knee but Tonissaar avoids it well.
Tonissaar throws out a counter right but Exotic avoids it with no problem.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tonissaar clobbers Exotic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Exotic 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 Tonissaar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tonissaar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tonissaar lands with a shot to the body.
Tonissaar 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.
Tonissaar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Exotic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Exotic avoids the head kick by Tonissaar.
Exotic takes a swing at Tonissaar's ribcage but misses.
Exotic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tonissaar on the side of the head.
Tonissaar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tonissaar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tonissaar defending well as Exotic loads up on a big left hand.
Tonissaar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonissaar throws a big shot that misses.
Exotic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tonissaar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Exotic.
It seemed like Tonissaar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Exotic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonissaar moves away.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Exotic moves away.
Exotic misses the jab.
Exotic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tonissaar misses with a hook. Exotic ducked under it nicely.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Exotic blocks it.
Tonissaar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Exotic.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick which misses Exotic's front leg but catches the back leg as Exotic tries to avoid it.
Exotic moves out of range of the body kick.
Exotic throws out a loose jab but Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonissaar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tonissaar with the inside leg kick.
Exotic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Exotic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tonissaar throws a jab but it's blocked by Exotic.
Tonissaar tries to land a front kick but Exotic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Exotic loads up on a big right hand but Tonissaar slips the punch.
Tonissaar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tonissaar throws out a loose jab but Exotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonissaar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tonissaar checks the leg kick.#T3#
Tonissaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Exotic.
Tonissaar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tonissaar throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Exotic tries to land a leg kick but Tonissaar saw it coming and moves away.
Tonissaar throws a jab but it's blocked by Exotic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Exotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Exotic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tonissaar misses with a hook. Exotic ducked under it nicely.
Tonissaar takes a swing at Exotic's ribcage but misses.
Exotic scores with a shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Exotic.
Exotic tests Tonissaar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tonissaar with the inside leg kick.
Tonissaar throws a lazy right hand but Exotic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Exotic lands with a right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tonissaar checks a leg kick. #T4#
Tonissaar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonissaar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Exotic 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.
Tonissaar checks a leg kick.
A left lands for Exotic.
Exotic misses with a low kick.
Exotic misses with a left hand
and Tonissaar counters with a good low kick that Exotic was not able to check.
Tonissaar lands with a nice body kick.
Exotic throws a looping overhand right but Tonissaar ducks down to avoid it.
Exotic throws a jab when Tonissaar was well out of range.
Tonissaar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Exotic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Exotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws an overhand right that lands on Exotic's shoulder, as Exotic tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonissaar swings for the body but Exotic moves out of range.
Tonissaar misses with a looping right.
Tonissaar connects with a solid leg kick.
Exotic lunges at Tonissaar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tonissaar's hand.
Exotic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Baruto Tonissaar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joe Exotic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Exotic throws a shot to the body.
Exotic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Exotic throws a leg kick but Tonissaar checks it.
Exotic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tonissaar will feel that in the morning.
Exotic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tonissaar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot.
Exotic missing with a left hand there. Tonissaar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Decent striking displayed by Exotic there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Exotic checks a leg kick.
Exotic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tonissaar throws the left hand but Exotic avoids the punch easily.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the leg kick from Exotic.
Exotic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Exotic throws the left hand but Tonissaar avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic looks to land a left hand but Tonissaar moved out of range nicely.
Tonissaar throws a jab when Exotic was well out of range.
Exotic tries to score with a low kick but Tonissaar moves his leg out of the way.
Exotic swings for the body but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Exotic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A bone on bone clash there as Tonissaar blocks the leg kick. #T1#
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
Exotic lands with an overhand left.
Exotic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tonissaar momentarily.
Exotic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tonissaars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tonissaar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Exotic just misses with a punch to the body.
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
Tonissaar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Exotic is out of range.
It appears Exotic was looking to counter with a kick there.
Exotic with a nice calf kick.
Tonissaar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Exotic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tonissaar 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.
Exotic throws the left hand but Tonissaar avoids the punch easily.
Tonissaar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Exotic with a body shot.
Exotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tonissaar misses with a kick to the body.
Tonissaar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Exotic manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Exotic.
Exotic throws a jab but it's blocked by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Exotic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tonissaar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
Exotic loads up on a big right hand but Tonissaar slips the punch.
Nice shot by Tonissaar.
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!
Exotic missing with a left hand there. Tonissaar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Exotic misses the jab.
Exotic checks a low kick from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws an off balance right hand
and Exotic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Exotic.
Tonissaar lunges at Exotic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Exotic's hand.
Tonissaar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Exotic counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tonissaar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Exotic.
Exotic throws a hook to the side of Tonissaar's head but Tonissaar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Exotic misses.
Tonissaar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tonissaar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tonissaar misses with a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Tonissaar blocks the low kick.
Donk. Tonissaar catches Exotic right on the button with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Exotic.
Exotic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Tonissaar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Exotic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A punch lands to the side of Exotic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tonissaar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Exotic throws a shot from downtown. Tonissaar moves away and avoids it.
Exotic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Exotic jabs Tonissaar right on the nose. Tonissaar blinks but takes it well.
Exotic lands a really nice looking cross but Tonissaar seems unphased.
Tonissaar slips under a jab from Exotic.
Exotic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A swing and a miss from Exotic.
Exotic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tonissaar cracks Exotic with an open hand slap.
A nice leg kick from Tonissaar, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tonissaar tries to move into range but Exotic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Exotic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar avoids the head kick by Exotic.
A slow jab from Tonissaar misses its intended target.
Exotic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Exotic misses with an uppercut. Tonissaar saw that one coming.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Exotic stuns Tonissaar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Exotic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Exotic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Exotic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
Tonissaar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tonissaar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Exotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Exotic. That snapped Tonissaar's head back.
Exotic ducks right into an uppercut from Tonissaar.
Exotic lands a jab to the head.
Tonissaar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Exotic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Exotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tonissaar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Exotic defending well as Tonissaar loads up on a big left hand.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Exotic misses with a low kick as Tonissaar jumps back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Exotic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Exotic 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 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joe Exotic!
A relieved looking Joe Exotic 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: SYN 913 Patriot vs. Tax Payer
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Exotic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Exotic throws an overhand right that lands on Tonissaar's shoulder, as Tonissaar tries to avoid the shot.
Tonissaar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Exotic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tonissaar counters with a stiff right hand.
Tonissaar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Joe Exotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Tonissaar as he checks the leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Exotic. Beautiful body shot.
Tonissaar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Exotic misses with a looping left.
Exotic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tonissaar jabs Exotic right on the nose. Exotic blinks but takes it well.
Exotic 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.
Donk. Tonissaar catches Exotic right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Exotic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good leg kick by Exotic.
Exotic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tonissaar. Tonissaar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tonissaar motions for Exotic to come forward. Tonissaar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Exotic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar staying out of range there.
Tonissaar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Exotic.
Exotic tried to score with a low kick but Tonissaar checks it.
Tonissaar defending well as Exotic loads up on a big left hand.
Tonissaar throws out a counter right but Exotic avoids it with no problem.
Exotic ducks right into an uppercut from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Exotic.
Tonissaar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tonissaar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tonissaar. Exotic shrugs it off though.
Exotic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tonissaar's hands.
A jab from Exotic misses.
Tonissaar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tonissaar misses with a hook.
Tonissaar throws a head kick that misses.
Exotic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tonissaar.
Tonissaar thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Exotic throws a good cross that connects.
Exotic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Tonissaar does no damage. #T2#
Exotic misses with a leg kick.
Tonissaar misses the jab.
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
As Tonissaar backs away, Exotic returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Exotic throws a big shot that misses.
Tonissaar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Exotic connects with a body shot that sends Tonissaar's belly button to the back.
Tonissaar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tonissaar throws a jab when Exotic was well out of range.
Exotic lands an overhand right.
Exotic lands a nice hook to Tonissaar's body. Tonissaar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tonissaar defending well as Exotic loads up on a big left hand.
Tonissaar throws out a counter right but Exotic avoids it with no problem.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Exotic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tonissaar lands with a kick to the temple. Exotic shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Exotic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar staying out of range there.
Exotic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tonissaar pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Exotic back to the cage. Tonissaar follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Exotic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Exotic misses. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Exotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonissaar slips a straight right by Exotic.
Exotic throws a leg kick but Tonissaar checks it.
Tonissaar takes a swing at Exotic's ribcage but misses.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick which misses Exotic's front leg but catches the back leg as Exotic tries to avoid it.
Exotic throws a leg kick but Tonissaar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A clash of legs there as Tonissaar blocks the low kick.
Tonissaar scores with a jab. Exotic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Exotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
A cross from Tonissaar lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Tonissaar misses the target.
Tonissaar throws a body punch but Exotic moves out of range.
Exotic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tonissaar's hands.
Tonissaar tries a low kick but Exotic avoids it.
Exotic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Exotic misses with a hook. Tonissaar ducked under it nicely.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Exotic missing with a left hand there. Tonissaar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tonissaar throws a body punch but Exotic moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Exotic. #T4#
Tonissaar looks to land a left hand but Exotic moved out of range nicely.
Tonissaar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Exotic throws a jab but it's blocked by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses the shot to the body.
Tonissaar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Exotic just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Exotic's sensitive parts.
Tonissaar moves out of range as Exotic strikes.
Exotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tonissaar.
Exotic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tonissaar throws a solid leg kick but Exotic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tonissaar.
Tonissaar lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Exotic throws a body punch but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Tonissaar misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Exotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Exotic throwing a counter right hand but Tonissaar manages to avoid it.
Exotic misses with a looping left.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Exotic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut
and Exotic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Baruto Tonissaar 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#
Tonissaar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Exotic.
Tonissaar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Exotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tonissaar blocks a jab.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Exotic.
Exotic throws a hook to the side of Tonissaar's head but Tonissaar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Exotic defending well as Tonissaar loads up on a big left hand.
Exotic wants to land a leg kick but Tonissaar is out of range.
Tonissaar misses the shot to the body.
Tonissaar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Exotic wants to slow Tonissaar down by chopping away at his legs.
Exotic misses with a lunging right hand
and Tonissaar counters with an outside leg kick.
Tonissaar moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Tonissaar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Exotic misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tonissaar! But no joy.
Tonissaar slips a straight right by Exotic.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Exotic.
Tonissaar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tonissaar throws a shot from downtown. Exotic moves away and avoids it.
Exotic is looking to counter punch.#T1#
A combination from Tonissaar does no damage.
Tonissaar looks to land a right hand but Exotic moved out of range.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Exotic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Exotic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Exotic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Exotic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Exotic connects with a body shot that sends Tonissaar's belly button to the back.
Exotic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tonissaar.
Exotic misses with a kick to the body.
Exotic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Exotic misses with a body shot
and Tonissaar counters with a leg kick.
Tonissaar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tonissaar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Exotic looks to land a right hand but Tonissaar moved out of range.
Tonissaar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonissaar tries to work over Exotic's front leg with a kick but Exotic checks it.
Tonissaar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Exotic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Exotic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Tonissaar throws a big shot that misses.
Exotic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tonissaar. That did some damage!
Exotic avoids the head kick by Tonissaar.
Good leg kick by Exotic.
A shot to the liver by Tonissaar. Beautiful body shot.
Exotic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tonissaar throws out the jab.
A jab from Exotic finds it's way through Tonissaar's defenses.
Exotic lands a body shot.
Exotic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tonissaar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Exotic scrambles back to his feet.
Exotic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Exotic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tonissaar swings for the body but Exotic moves out of range.
Exotic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tonissaar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Exotic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Exotic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tonissaar throws a low kick, looking for Exotic's leg but Exotic calmly moves out of range.
Tonissaar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Tonissaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Exotic is just out of range.
Exotic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Exotic with the inside leg kick.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Exotic moves out of range of the strikes.
Exotic throws a jab but it's blocked by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tonissaar throws a chopping leg kick but Exotic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A quick step to the side and Exotic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Exotic scores with a nice strike.
Tonissaar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tonissaar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Joe Exotic is winning the standup battle so far.
Tonissaar avoids a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Tonissaar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick that knocks Exotic off balance momentarily.
Tonissaar cracks Exotic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tonissaar takes a swing at Exotic's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by Exotic.
Tonissaar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonissaar on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Exotic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Exotic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tonissaar lands a slapping body shot.
Tonissaar slips under a jab from Exotic.
Exotic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Exotic thuds his shin into the meat of Tonissaar's side.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Exotic was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
Exotic looks to throw the jab but Tonissaar is out of range.
Exotic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tonissaar on the side of the head.
Exotic tries to work over Tonissaar's front leg with a kick but Tonissaar checks it.
It seemed like Tonissaar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Exotic swings for the body but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Exotic with a hook.
Tonissaar lands a front kick.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Exotic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses.
Exotic blocks a jab.
Tonissaar slips a jab from Exotic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Exotic dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Exotic misses with a wild body shot.
Exotic punishes Tonissaar's body with a nice straight punch.
Tonissaar walks into a jab.
Tonissaar thuds a left hand into Exotic's body.
Tonissaar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Exotic momentarily.
Tonissaar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tonissaar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice defenses there by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Exotic throws out the jab.
Tonissaar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Exotic checks it well.
Exotic connects with a single shot there.
Exotic tries to score with a low kick but Tonissaar moves his leg out of the way.
Tonissaar motions for Exotic to come forward. Tonissaar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Tonissaar backs away, Exotic returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tonissaar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tonissaar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Exotic.
A nice combination there by Exotic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Exotic avoids it easily.
Exotic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tonissaar's head backwards.#T1#
Tonissaar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Exotic moves out of range of the leg kick from Tonissaar.
Exotic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Exotic tries to land a leg kick but Tonissaar saw it coming and moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Tonissaar blocks the leg kick.
Tonissaar throws a jab when Exotic was well out of range.
Exotic misses with a head kick.
Exotic lands a slapping body shot.
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonissaar moves away.
The fighters circling - Exotic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tonissaar misses with a hook
and Exotic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Exotic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Exotic moves out of range of the strikes.
Exotic thinks about countering with a head kick.
Exotic throws a hook but Tonissaar avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Exotic 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 Tonissaar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tonissaar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tonissaar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Exotic moves out of range as Tonissaar strikes.
Exotic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Tonissaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Exotic.
A little feinted left hand from Exotic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Exotic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Exotic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Exotic misses with a right hand
and Tonissaar counters with an outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Exotic moves out of range as Tonissaar strikes.
Exotic throws a hook but Tonissaar avoids it easily.
Tonissaar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Exotic checks it well.
A quick step to the side and Exotic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tonissaar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick as Exotic jumps back.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick that knocks Exotic off balance momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Exotic as he connects with a hook.
Exotic takes one to the side of the head.
Exotic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tonissaar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Exotic.
Tonissaar punishes Exotic's body with a nice straight punch.
Exotic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Exotic throws a lazy head kick
letting Tonissaar counter with a right hand.
Tonissaar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T3#
Tonissaar moves out of range of the strikes.
Exotic throws a hook but Tonissaar avoids it easily.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Exotic misses with a looping left.
Tonissaar loads up on a big right hand but Exotic slips the punch.
Tonissaar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Exotic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tonissaar lands a nice hook to Exotic's body. Exotic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tonissaar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Exotic's corner calls for a 1-2. Exotic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Exotic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Exotic scoring well with a low kick there.
Tonissaar takes a swing at Exotic's ribcage but misses.
Exotic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Exotic is looking to chop away at Tonissaar's legs.
Tonissaar connects with the punch.
Tonissaar feints and then cracks Exotic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Exotic down.
Exotic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tonissaar counters with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Exotic looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonissaar is just out of range.#T4#
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar lands a nice hook to Exotic's body. Exotic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Exotic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tonissaar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Exotic is looking to counter punch.
Tonissaar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tonissaar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Exotic on the side of the head.
Tonissaar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Exotic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Exotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonissaar connects with a nice looking jab.
Exotic lands a body shot.
Exotic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tonissaar. That's going to slow Exotic down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonissaar throws a jab when Exotic was well out of range.
Tonissaar throws a head kick that misses.
Tonissaar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Exotic.
Tonissaar connects with a solid leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Baruto Tonissaar just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Tonissaar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Exotic.
Tonissaar throws out a counter right but Exotic avoids it with no problem.
Tonissaar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It appears Exotic was looking to counter with a kick there.
Exotic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tonissaar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tonissaar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tonissaar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Exotic throws a body punch but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Tonissaar throws out a loose jab but Exotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonissaar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Exotic misses with a hook
and Tonissaar counters with an outside leg kick.
Tonissaar defending well as Exotic loads up on a big left hand.
Exotic throws the left hand but Tonissaar avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Exotic misses the target.
Tonissaar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tonissaar slips under a jab from Exotic.
Exotic throws a shot from downtown. Tonissaar moves away and avoids it.
Tonissaar takes a swing at Exotic's ribcage but misses.
Exotic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tonissaar is looking to slow Exotic down with leg kicks. #T1#
Tonissaar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tonissaar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tonissaar scores with a nice body kick.
Exotic checks a low kick from Tonissaar.
An attempted straight right counter from Exotic misses the target.
Exotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Exotic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Exotic lands a jab to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Exotic.
Exotic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tonissaar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tonissaar wants to slow Exotic down by chopping away at his legs.
Tonissaar blocks a jab.
Exotic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Exotic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tonissaar momentarily.
Tonissaar looks to land a right hand but Exotic moved out of range.
Tonissaar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Exotic's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Exotic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Exotic slips under a jab.#T2#
Exotic looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonissaar is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Tonissaar.
Exotic avoids the body shot from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Exotic connects with a right hand. Tonissaar shakes it off.
Exotic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A clash of legs there as Exotic blocks the low kick.
Exotic staying out of range there.
Exotic misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the strikes.
Tonissaar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Exotic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
Tonissaar misses with a looping right.
Exotic with the inside leg kick.
Tonissaar takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Exotic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tonissaar.
A good leg kick by Tonissaar.
Nice cross by Exotic.
Tonissaar scores with a body shot.
Exotic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tonissaar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Exotic was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
Exotic fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tonissaar just manages to avoid it.
Exotic tries to bum rush Tonissaar with a series of wild strikes but Tonissaar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tonissaar misses with a head kick.
Exotic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Exotic slips a straight right by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar lands with an overhand left.
Tonissaar misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Exotic tenderised Tonissaar's leg. Tonissaar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Exotic.
It looked like Exotic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Exotic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonissaar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Exotic manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Exotic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Exotic checks a low kick from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar connects with a high kick.
A right-left combo lands from Tonissaar.
Exotic scores with the left hand. Tonissaar knows he should have avoided that one.
Exotic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Exotic misses with a wild body shot.
Tonissaar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jab by Exotic.
Tonissaar scoring well with a low kick there.
A swing and a miss from Exotic.
Exotic jabs Tonissaar right on the nose. Tonissaar blinks but takes it well.
Exotic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tonissaar. That did some damage!
Tonissaar walks into a jab.
Exotic misses the body punch
and Tonissaar counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Exotic loads up on a big right hand but Tonissaar slips the punch.
Tonissaar's corner calls for a 1-2. Tonissaar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Exotic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tonissaar checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Baruto Tonissaar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Exotic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Exotic throws a jab but it's blocked by Tonissaar.
Exotic throws a jab when Tonissaar was well out of range.
Tonissaar misses the jab.
Exotic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Exotic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
Exotic takes a swing at Tonissaar's ribcage but misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar takes one on the button.
Tonissaar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Exotic.
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
Exotic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Exotic scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tonissaar moves away from the strike by Exotic.
Exotic throws a push kick but Tonissaar slaps the foot to one side.
Tonissaar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Exotic jabs Tonissaar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fighters circling - Tonissaar throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Exotic looks to land a right hand but Tonissaar moved out of range.
Tonissaar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tonissaar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice shot by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar moves out of range as Exotic strikes.
Tonissaar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slow jab from Tonissaar misses its intended target.
Exotic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tonissaar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Exotic tries to score with a low kick but Tonissaar moves his leg out of the way.
Tonissaar lands a nice shot to the body.
Exotic blocks a low kick nicely.
Tonissaar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Exotic throws a shot from downtown. Tonissaar moves away and avoids it.
Tonissaar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Exotic misses with a wild body shot.
Tonissaar lands with an overhand left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Exotic. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Tonissaar.
Exotic looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tonissaar throws a jab when Exotic was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Tonissaar.
Exotic defending well as Tonissaar loads up on a big left hand.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Exotic.
Tonissaar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Exotic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tonissaar throws a jab but it's blocked by Exotic.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot.
Exotic tries to land a leg kick but Tonissaar saw it coming and moves away.
Nice cross by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar slips a straight right by Exotic.
Exotic 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.
Exotic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tonissaar. Tonissaar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Exotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tonissaar was well out of range. Poor timing from Exotic.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
A jab from Exotic misses.
Tonissaar lands the left hand.
Tonissaar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Exotic throws a jab when Tonissaar was well out of range.
Exotic misses with a looping right.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot.
Exotic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tonissaar can pounce on him.
Exotic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tonissaar is able to avoid easily.
Exotic misses with a body shot.
Exotic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tonissaars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Exotic works Tonissaar's body with a nice hook.
Tonissaar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Exotic throws an overhand right that lands on Tonissaar's shoulder, as Tonissaar tries to avoid the shot.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick which misses Exotic's front leg but catches the back leg as Exotic tries to avoid it.
Tonissaar blocks a low kick nicely.
Exotic misses with a hook.
Exotic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Joe Exotic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Tonissaar lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tonissaar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Exotic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tonissaar in his tracks.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tonissaar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
Tonissaar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Exotic fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tonissaar just manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Exotic throws out the jab.
Tonissaar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Exotic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tonissaar is out of range and Exotic settles back down.
Tonissaar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tonissaar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tonissaar tries a head kick but it misses.
Tonissaar throws an overhand right that lands on Exotic's shoulder, as Exotic tries to avoid the shot.
Exotic jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tonissaar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Exotic.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tonissaar.
Exotic misses with a jab to the body
and Tonissaar counters with a left to the body.
Exotic connects with the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joe Exotic.
I think Tonissaar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: SYN 904 Krylov vs. Randleman
Date: Jun 05, 2022

#R1#
Exotic misses with a body shot
and The Show counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Exotic throws a hook but The Show blocks it.
The Show is looking for the big counter here.
Exotic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Exotic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Joe Exotic has been cut.
The Show swings widly with a right hand
and Exotic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Show missing with a left hand there. Exotic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Exotic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The Show throws a hook to the side of Exotic's head but Exotic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab lands there for Exotic.
The Show works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The Show swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Exotic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
The Show scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab by Exotic.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Exotic - that will leave a mark!
Exotic lands a jab to the nose.
Exotic swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling The Show to counter with a crisp jab.
Exotic swings widly with a right hand
and The Show counters with a nice uppercut.
Exotic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Exotic lands a jab to the nose.#ROC#The Show is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Show misses with a lunging right hand
letting Exotic counter with a right hand.
The Show is still on wobbly legs! Can Exotic finish him?
Exotic ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with The Show's jaw. The Show's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Exotic does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Exotic!
After winning the bout, Joe Exotic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Randy The Show spoke after the fight, saying 'This loss will not define me!'.

Event: BB 46 - McWrestler vs Man
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
Bryant throws a wild body kick that Exotic sees coming a mile off.
Bryant moves in looking to clinch but Exotic pushes him off.
Exotic scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy body kick from Exotic
and Bryant counters with a nice body shot.
Exotic throws a hook but Bryant blocks it.
Bryant misses with a shot to the body
and Exotic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Kobe Bryant has been cut.
Exotic avoids the head kick by Bryant.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Bryant was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bryant blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Exotic throws a jab but it's blocked by Bryant.
Bryant misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Jab from Exotic.
Bryant walks into a jab.
Exotic throws a poor cross that misses
and Bryant counters with a stiff right hand.
Exotic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Exotic digs a good hook to Bryant's body.
Bryant lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#It looks like Joe Exotic has been cut.
Exotic connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic lands with a nice body punch.
Bryant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Exotic scores with a body shot.
Bryant bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Exotic's head backwards.#KD#
Exotic lands a big head kick that sends Bryant tumbling to the mat! Exotic takes a step backwards and waves Bryant back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T2#
Exotic scores with a punch to the head.#ROC#Bryant is rocked!
Bryant misses with a head kick.
Bryant is still on wobbly legs! Can Exotic finish him?
Exotic misses with a right hand
and Bryant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A bone on bone clash there as Exotic blocks the leg kick.
Bryant seems to have recovered his senses.
Exotic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Exotic throws a looping overhand right but Bryant ducks down to avoid it.
Exotic throws a hook but Bryant blocks it.
As Exotic backs off Bryant throws a huge counter combo but Exotic manages to avoid it all.
Bryant scores with a push kick.
Bryant looks to land a combination. Exotic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Exotic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bryant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bryant takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Exotic throws a hook but Bryant avoids it easily.#T3#
Exotic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bryant counters with a one-two to the body.
No joy there for Bryant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Exotic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bryant connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Exotic scrambles back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Exotic.
Bryant has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Exotic finds it's way round the side to connect with Bryant's head.
Donk. Exotic catches Bryant right on the button with a cross.
Bryant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Exotic lands with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Exotic misses the target.
Exotic misses with a left hand
and Bryant counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Exotic lands a left and a right that send Bryant crashing to the mat, dazed. Exotic thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Exotic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bryant.
Exotic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#KD#
Exotic feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bryant sprawling to the canvas! Bryant rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Exotic finish him?!
A swing and a miss from Exotic.
Bryant throws a leg kick but Exotic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bryant shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bryant is looking to land body kicks.
Exotic takes a swing at Bryant's ribcage but misses.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Exotic dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Exotic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bryant! But no joy.
Bryant with a nice calf kick.
Exotic jabs Bryant to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bryant misses with a combination
and Exotic counters with a straight right hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Bryant might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Exotic has got the better of the exchanges.
Bryant lets loose with a powerful body kick. Exotic will feel that in the morning.
Exotic lands the left hand.
Exotic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bryant can do to turn this around?#KD#
Exotic lands a big uppercut and Bryant crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bryant looks OK. Exotic waves Bryant back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Exotic cracks Bryant with a hook to the temple - Bryant is on wobbly legs here! Exotic swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Bryant falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Exotic wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joe Exotic!
An out of breath Joe Exotic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BB 38 - Norton vs Jones 2
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1#
Exotic on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tavares has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hard And Sweaty Men in the buildup to the fight.
Exotic throws a jab but it's blocked by Tavares.
Tavares throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tavares swinging wildly here.
Tavares lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Exotic at a distance.
Tavares scores with a punch to the head.
Exotic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Exotic misses with a hook. Tavares ducked under it nicely.
Tavares's corner calls for a 1-2. Tavares obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Exotic misses with a hook. Tavares ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Exotic misses.
Tavares walks into a straight right hand from Exotic.
Tavares misses with a hook. Exotic ducked under it nicely.
Tavares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Exotic was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavares.
Tavares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Exotic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Exotic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Exotic tries a quick counter leg kick but Tavares is wise to it.
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavares moves away.
As Exotic backs away, Tavares returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tavares throws a looping overhand right but Exotic ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Tavares drops his hands momentarily and Exotic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Exotic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Exotic misses its intended target.
Exotic throws a hook but Tavares avoids it easily.
Tavares tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Exotic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tavares. Tavares circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Exotic scores with a jab.
Exotic lands a jab to the nose.
Exotic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tavares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Exotic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavares.
Exotic defending well as Tavares loads up on a big left hand.
Tavares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Exotic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Exotic misses with a straight right.
Exotic cracks Tavares with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Exotic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tavares misses with a straight right.
Tavares throws a body punch but Exotic moves out of range. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Exotic misses the target.
Exotic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Exotic feints a counter leg kick.
Tavares lets loose with a powerful body kick. Exotic will feel that in the morning.
Exotic lands with an overhand left.
Manny Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Exotic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tavares misses with a low kick.
Exotic throws a jab but it's blocked by Tavares.
Tavares misses with an uppercut. Exotic saw that one coming.
Tavares throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tavares takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tavares misses with a body punch
and Exotic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A low kick lands for Tavares.
Tavares avoids the body shot from Exotic.
Exotic misses with a right hand
and Tavares counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tavares misses with a body kick.
Tavares throws a push kick but Exotic slaps the foot to one side.
A little jabbing left from Exotic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tavares stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Exotic.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Exotic with the inside leg kick. #T3#
Tavares lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tavares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Exotic.
A lazy left from Tavares finds it's target.
Tavares checks a leg kick.
Exotic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavares.
Tavares tries to land a leg kick but Exotic saw it coming and moves away.
Tavares throws a shot from downtown. Exotic moves away and avoids it.
Exotic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tavares.
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavares moves away.
Tavares is looking to counter punch.
Tavares stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tavares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Exotic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Exotic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Exotic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tavares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Exotic.
Tavares misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Exotic to counter with a crisp jab.
Exotic throws a low kick but Tavares avoids it.
A jab from Tavares misses.
Tavares lands a nice leg kick that just misses Exotic's sensitive parts. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tavares throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Exotic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tavares bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tavares tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Exotic is able to avoid easily.
Tavares moves out of range of the strikes.
Exotic throws an overhand right that lands on Tavares's shoulder, as Tavares tries to avoid the shot.
Tavares tries to land a leg kick but Exotic saw it coming and moves away.
Tavares throws a body punch but Exotic moves out of range.
Exotic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tavares had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Exotic throws a jab when Tavares was well out of range.
Tavares moves out of range as Exotic strikes.
Exotic is looking to land body kicks.
Tavares tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Exotic ducks right into an uppercut from Tavares.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tavares. Exotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Tavares throws an off balance right hand
and Exotic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Exotic connects with a right hand. Tavares shakes it off.
Exotic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joe Exotic will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Exotic blocks a leg kick.
Tavares is looking to chop away at Exotic's legs.
Tavares looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tavares slips a jab from Exotic.
A little feinted left hand from Tavares on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Exotic misses with an uppercut
and Tavares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Exotic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Exotic just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Tavares misses the target.
Exotic slips under a jab from Tavares.
Exotic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Exotic scores with the left hand. Tavares knows he should have avoided that one.
A big left from Exotic misses.
Exotic throws an overhand right that lands on Tavares's shoulder, as Tavares tries to avoid the shot.
Exotic misses with a left hand
and Tavares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tavares takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares stuns Exotic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tavares walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Exotic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tavares throws a lazy right hand but Exotic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A leg kick checked by Exotic.
Tavares throws an overhand right that lands on Exotic's shoulder, as Exotic tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Exotic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tavares manages to avoid it.
Tavares shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Exotic throws a hook to the side of Tavares's head but Tavares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Exotic blocks a leg kick.
A big left from Tavares misses.
Tavares throws a shot from downtown. Exotic moves away and avoids it.
Tavares wants to land a leg kick but Exotic is out of range.
Tavares keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tavares throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Tavares.
Exotic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Exotic misses with a straight left.
Tavares lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Exotic throws a lazy right hand but Tavares sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tavares swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Exotic counters with a straight right hand.
Tavares misses with a straight right.
Tavares throws a hook to the side of Exotic's head but Exotic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tavares throws a low kick but Exotic moves out of range easily. #T2#
Exotic catches Tavares with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavares throws a leg kick
enabling Exotic to counter with a crisp jab.
Exotic looks to score with a jab to the body but Tavares is just out of range.
Tavares tried to counter with a leg kick but Exotic avoided it.
Exotic looks to land a left hand but Tavares moved out of range nicely.
Tavares fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Exotic checks it well.
Tavares backing away here, and Exotic unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Exotic misses with an uppercut
and Tavares counters with a nice leg kick.
Exotic misses with a body kick.
Exotic blocks a low kick nicely.
Tavares moves out of range of the leg kick from Exotic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tavares. Exotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Exotic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Exotic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tavares momentarily.
Tavares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tavares throws a big shot that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tavares.
Tavares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Exotic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Exotic slips under a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Exotic. #T3#
Tavares throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joe Exotic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Exotic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tavares checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Exotic scores with a nice body kick.
Exotic lands a body shot.
Exotic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Exotic throws a body punch but Tavares moves out of range.
Exotic throws a leg kick but Tavares checks it.
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Tavares.
Exotic with the inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Tavares.
Exotic throws a poor cross that misses
and Tavares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Exotic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tavares takes a swing at Exotic's ribcage but misses.
Exotic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Exotic checks the leg kick.
Tavares throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tavares throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Exotic on the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tavares throws the left hand but Exotic avoids the punch easily.#T4#
A low kick lands for Tavares.
Exotic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tavares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Exotic misses with an uppercut.
Tavares defending well as Exotic loads up on a big left hand.
Exotic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slow jab from Exotic misses its intended target.
Tavares is looking to counter punch.
Some wild striking there from Tavares.
Exotic lands with a kick to the temple. Tavares shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Exotic with a hook.
Exotic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Exotic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Exotic misses the target.
Exotic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tavares slips a straight right by Exotic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joe Exotic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Tavares takes a swing at Exotic's ribcage but misses.
Exotic feints a counter leg kick.
A big left from Tavares misses.
Tavares 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.
Exotic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tavares takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big right from Exotic misses.
Tavares is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Exotic scoring well with a low kick there.
Exotic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That kick from Exotic tenderised Tavares's leg. Tavares is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big left from Tavares misses.
Exotic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Exotic motions for Tavares to come forward. Exotic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic throws a shot from downtown. Tavares moves away and avoids it.
Tavares is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tavares chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tavares missing with a left hand there. Exotic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Exotic checks the leg kick.
Tavares fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Exotic on the side of the head.
Exotic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Exotic is looking to score with low kicks.
Tavares was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tavares takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Exotic misses with a body shot
and Tavares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Exotic throws the kick towards the body but Tavares avoids it.
Tavares moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tavares cracks Exotic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tavares with a jab.
Tavares lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Exotic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tavares checks it well.
Exotic jabs at Tavares's body.
Exotic looks to throw the jab but Tavares is out of range.
Tavares tried to score with a low kick but Exotic checks it.
Exotic misses with a hook.
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
Tavares scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Exotic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tavares. Tavares obviously looking to wear him down.
Exotic lands a jab.#T2#
Tavares throws a leg kick which misses Exotic's front leg but catches the back leg as Exotic tries to avoid it.
Exotic has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tavares.
Exotic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tavares misses with a wild body shot.
Exotic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tavares takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Exotic moves out of range of the leg kick from Tavares.
Exotic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tavares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Exotic.
Tavares gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tavares takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tavares will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tavares works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Exotic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Exotic.
Nice shot lands for Tavares.
Exotic misses with a hook.
Tavares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Exotic.#T3#
Tavares scores with a jab to the jaw.
Exotic misses with a kick to the body.
Tavares moves out of range of the body kick from Exotic.
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
Tavares cracks a nice hook into Exotic's ribs.
Good work by Exotic as he checks the leg kick.
Exotic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Exotic takes a swing at Tavares's ribcage but misses.
Exotic throws a chopping leg kick but Tavares manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Exotic slips under a jab from Tavares.
Exotic checks a leg kick.
Tavares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Exotic misses with a wild body shot.
Tavares throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Exotic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tavares.
Exotic moves out of range as Tavares strikes.#T4#
Tavares looks to score with a jab to the body but Exotic is just out of range.
Exotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tavares.
Tavares swings for the body but Exotic moves out of range.
Tavares loads up on a big right hand but Exotic slips the punch.
Exotic takes a swing at Tavares's ribcage but misses.
Exotic throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Exotic throws a hook to the side of Tavares's head but Tavares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Exotic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A leg kick checked by Exotic.
Tavares ducks right into an uppercut from Exotic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Exotic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Exotic punishes Tavares's body with a nice straight punch.
Exotic misses with a body kick.
Exotic looks to land a left hand but Tavares moved out of range nicely.
Exotic loads up on a big right hand but Tavares slips the punch.
Tavares throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Exotic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Exotic slips under a jab from Tavares.

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 Manny Tavares.
Well Exotic 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Joe Exotic!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Joe Exotic!

Joe Exotic wins by majority decision!
Our winner, Joe Exotic, 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: BB 33 - Gracie vs Apollo
Date: Mar 08, 2022

#R1#
Exotic throws a sloppy head kick
and Zaintashara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Exotic thinking.
Exotic slips a jab from Zaintashara.
Zaintashara swings away with a body shot that misses
and Exotic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Exotic misses with an uppercut. Zaintashara saw that one coming.
Zaintashara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Exotic.
Zaintashara lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zaintashara throws a predictable looking body shot
and Exotic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zaintashara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Exotic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zaintashara defending well as Exotic loads up on a big left hand.
Exotic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zaintashara counters with a nice uppercut.
Exotic works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaintashara.
Exotic thinks about countering with a head kick.
Zaintashara bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Exotic's head backwards.
Zaintashara avoids a kick to the body.
Exotic swings widly with a right hand
and Zaintashara counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Good shot there by Exotic.
Exotic lands a slapping body shot.
Zaintashara scores with a punch to the head.
Exotic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Exotic misses with a lunging right hand
and Zaintashara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zaintashara misses with a jab to the body #KD#
and Exotic counters with a crisp one two that drops Zaintashara! Exotic thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Zaintashara to his feet! Zaintashara is in big trouble!#ROC#Zaintashara is rocked!
Zaintashara throws a leg kick but Exotic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zaintashara is still on wobbly legs! Can Exotic finish him?
Exotic connects with a body shot that sends Zaintashara's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaintashara connects with an inside leg kick.
Zaintashara seems to have recovered his senses.
Zaintashara throws a sloppy head kick
and Exotic counters with a nice uppercut.
Exotic dances in with a quick combination. Zaintashara is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Exotic snaps Zaintashara's head back. Zaintashara stumbles backwards against the cage. Exotic steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Zaintashara's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Zaintashara just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Exotic!
A relieved looking Joe Exotic 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: BB 25 - Garbowa vs Tavares
Date: Feb 02, 2022

#R1#
Adam fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Exotic on the side of the head.
Exotic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Adam moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Exotic moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Adam moves into range and clinches up with Exotic.
A head punch on the inside from Exotic fails to land.
A hook to the body from Exotic.
Adam has a couple of punches blocked by Exotic.
Exotic can't break the clinch.
Adam misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Exotic. #TD2#
Adam decides to pull guard.
Exotic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Exotic postures up.
Exotic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Adam lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adam is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Adam postures up.
Exotic trying to control the position here.
Adam trying to control but Exotic is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Exotic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adam can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #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.#SUB#
Exotic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adam can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Exotic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Adam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Exotic swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Exotic looking to control.
Exotic seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Adam trying to control but Exotic is working from the bottom.
Adam passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Exotic is looking for a sweep.
Exotic can't do much from the bottom here.
Exotic trying to remain calm as Adam controls from the top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Exotic tests Adam's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Exotic moves forwards but Adam connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Adam swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Exotic counters with a stiff right hand.
Joe Exotic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Exotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adam was well out of range. Poor timing from Exotic.
Adam misses with a wild body shot.
Adam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Exotic pushes Adam away with a front kick.
Exotic lands a body shot.
Adam doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Exotic throws a leg kick but Adam sees it coming and moves out of range.
Adam is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Exotic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Exotic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Principo Adam will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Adam misses with a right hand
and Exotic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Exotic throws a leg kick
and Adam cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adam avoids the body shot from Exotic.
Adam swings for the body but Exotic moves out of range.
Adam swings for the body but Exotic moves out of range.
Adam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Exotic.
Exotic half committed to a counter leg kick.
Adam takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Exotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adam.
Adam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Exotic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Adam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Exotic.
Exotic throws a looping overhand right but Adam ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Adam 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.
Exotic throws a hook but Adam blocks it.
Adam let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Adam throws a shot from downtown. Exotic moves away and avoids it.
Adam stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Exotic.
Exotic misses with a body shot
and Exotic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab lands there for Adam.#T1#
Exotic walks into a jab.
Exotic looks to land a right hand but Adam moved out of range.
Exotic with a nice calf kick.
Exotic scores with a jab. Adam acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Exotic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adam.
Adam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Exotic misses.
Adam on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Exotic. Exotic obviously looking to wear him down.
Exotic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adam is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Exotic with a body shot.
Adam smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Exotic misses with a right hand
and Exotic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joe Exotic is winning the standup battle so far.
Exotic lands a jab.
Adam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adam swings away with a body shot that misses
and Exotic counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Exotic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Adam.
Exotic scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Exotic misses the body punch
and Adam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Exotic lands a nice hook to Adam's body. Adam takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adam takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A shot to the liver by Exotic. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Exotic closes the distance and clinches.
Exotic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adam misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Adam lands a takedown into guard.
Exotic keeping full guard, as Adam tries to pass.
Adam is stalling in the full guard.
Adam is looking to work some ground and pound but Exotic has wrist control.#T3##SUB#
Exotic looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Adam passes into half guard.
Adam performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Exotic wants to control but Adam is keeping busy. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Adam looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Adam is looking to stall here but Exotic recovers full guard.
Adam passes Exotic's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Exotic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Adam is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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 Joe Exotic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Exotic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Exotic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Adam at a distance.
Exotic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Adam counters with a stiff right hand.
Adam misses with a body shot.
Exotic scores with a jab to the head.
Exotic throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Adam counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Exotic!
Adam working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Exotic can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here.
Exotic is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Adam slows the pace down.
Adam looks up at the clock and then as Exotic takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Adam smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Adam tries to advance to mount but Exotic denies him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Exotic is looking to regain half guard here but Adam keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Exotic gets back to half guard.
Exotic is trying to control but Adam manages to pass to mount!
Adam wants to control the pace but Exotic is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Exotic tries to hold on but Adam pushes him away.
Exotic tries to reverse the position but Adam maintains control.
Exotic takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Principo Adam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Exotic can't escape the position.
Exotic wants to control but Adam is having none of it.
Joe Exotic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Adam can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Exotic is looking to escape.
Principo Adam has got the better of the ground game so far.
Adam controlling from mount.
Adam wants to control but instead Exotic manages to regain half guard. #SUB#
Exotic looking for a kimura from the bottom but Adam passes into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Exotic keeps working.
Exotic tries to strike from the bottom but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Principo Adam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Adam 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight for Principo Adam!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Principo Adam!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Principo Adam!

Principo Adam wins by unanimous decision!
Principo Adam bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: BB 18 - Obaminator vs Dias 2
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sasai effectively controlling the action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Exotic.
Exotic takes a shot to the head.
Exotic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Exotic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Exotic misses with a punch to the body.
Exotic misses with some punches.
Exotic can't find room to land a body shot as Sasai controls the action.
Exotic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Exotic works on Sasai's body with a couple of short punches.
Exotic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Sasai lands a takedown into guard.
Sasai is looking to stand up but Exotic won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Exotic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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!#SUB#
Sasai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Exotic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sasai has managed to get both his arms back between Exotic's legs - danger averted.
Exotic working a defensive guard here. #T1##SUB#
Exotic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sasai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Exotic is tightening it up a little... Sasai has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sasai reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sasai taps out! Nice BJJ there by Exotic!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Joe Exotic!
Our winner, Joe Exotic, 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: CMMA 169 Fudd v Pavlovic
Date: Oct 10, 2021

#R1#
Exotic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Philippe misses the target.
A jab lands there for Philippe.
Exotic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Philippe throws an off balance right hand
and Exotic counters with a nice body shot.
Philippe throws a series of punches but Exotic moves out of range.
Philippe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Philippe takes one on the button.
Exotic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Exotic lands an overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Peguero Jean Philippe has been cut.
Exotic cracks Philippe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Peguero Jean Philippe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Exotic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Exotic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC2#Philippe is rocked!
Exotic throws a hook but Philippe blocks it.
Exotic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Philippe counters with a straight right hand.
Philippe throws a combination. Exotic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#It looks like Joe Exotic has been cut.#T1#
Exotic misses with a body kick.
Philippe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} in the buildup to the fight.
A lazy left from Exotic finds it's target.#CUT2#Peguero Jean Philippe's cut is getting worse.
A head kick misses from Philippe.
Exotic takes one on the button.
Philippe throws a right and a left that Exotic avoids nicely. #CL2#
Exotic clinches up against the cage.
Philippe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Exotic scores with a hook to the body.
Exotic lands a shoulder strike.
Exotic blocking some punches.
Exotic struggles to land a body shot inside as Philippe controls his hands.
Exotic blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Philippe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Philippe takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Exotic defending well as Philippe loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Philippe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Philippe throws a head kick but Exotic moves out of range.
Philippe throws a shot from downtown. Exotic moves away and avoids it.
Philippe swings widly with a right hand
and Exotic counters with a stiff right hand.
Exotic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Philippe takes a kick to the side of the head.
Philippe works over Exotic's head and body with a nice combination.
Exotic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Philippe misses with an uppercut. Exotic saw that one coming.
Exotic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Philippe.
Philippe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Exotic manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Exotic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#KD2#
Exotic drops Philippe with a nice combination! Exotic dives into Philippe's guard, looking to finish!
Oh Philippe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Exotic prevents Philippe from getting back to his feet. #T3##SUB2#
Exotic postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Philippe is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Exotic, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Philippe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Philippe seems to have got his legs back now.
Philippe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Exotic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Philippe. #SUB2#
Exotic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Philippe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Philippe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Exotic's head.
Philippe looking to sit in guard and control but Exotic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Exotic trying to control but Philippe is working from the bottom.
Exotic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Philippe is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Exotic passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Exotic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Philippe tries to escape but Exotic is in control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Exotic fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Exotic dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Philippe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Exotic moves out of range as Philippe strikes.
Philippe misses with a body shot.
Philippe throws a hook but Exotic avoids it easily.
Philippe misses with a hook. Exotic ducked under it nicely.
Philippe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Exotic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Philippe thinking.
Philippe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Exotic doesn't seem bothered though.
Philippe throws a poor cross that misses
and Philippe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Peguero Jean Philippe's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Philippe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Exotic moves away.
Exotic looks to land a body kick but Philippe moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic jabs Philippe right on the nose. Philippe blinks but takes it well.
Philippe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT2#Jeez, Peguero Jean Philippe's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Exotic connects with a looping right hand.
Philippe swings widly with a right hand
and Exotic counters with a crisp right that sends Philippe to the canvas! Exotic follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Exotic!
Our winner, Joe Exotic, 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: CMMA 157 Skellington v Arcot
Date: Sep 12, 2021

#R1#
Hopkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hopkins scores with a nice strike.
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses.
Exotic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Hopkins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hopkins.
We've been told by Hopkins's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Exotic on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Joe Exotic has been cut.
Hopkins drops his hands momentarily and Exotic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Exotic throws a big shot that misses.
Hopkins tries to move into range but Exotic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hopkins throws a wild body kick that Exotic sees coming a mile off.
Hopkins drops his hands momentarily and Exotic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins moves out of range as Exotic strikes.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Exotic saw that one coming.
Hopkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Exotic's shoulder, as Exotic tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses #KD2#
and Exotic counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Hopkins down! Exotic is looking to finish but Hopkins is intelligently defending himself. #ROC2#Hopkins is rocked!
Exotic advances to half guard.
Oh Hopkins is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hopkins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Exotic on the ground.
Hopkins is staying active underneath Exotic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Exotic prevents Hopkins from standing back up.
Hopkins seems to have got his legs back now.
Exotic wants to control but Hopkins is keeping him busy.
Hopkins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hopkins tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Exotic seems to be looking for submissions.
Hopkins is trying to get back to full guard.
Exotic is looking to stall here but Hopkins recovers full guard.
Exotic wants to control from the top but Hopkins keeps moving. #T2#
Exotic throws a strike but Hopkins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Exotic working for a triangle but Hopkins defends it easily. #SUB2#
Exotic isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hopkins stacks Exotic on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hopkins!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Exotic gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hopkins passes into side control, despite Exotic's attempt to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Exotic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Exotic tries to bench press Hopkins off him but Hopkins keeps the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hopkins wants to stand but Exotic is controlling his arm.
Exotic is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Exotic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Exotic tries to improve position but can't.
Exotic wants to control but Hopkins postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Exotic is looking for a sweep.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joe Exotic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Exotic's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hopkins looks to land a left hand but Exotic moved out of range nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hopkins.
Exotic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joe Exotic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Exotic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopkins misses with a body shot.
Hopkins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Exotic at a distance.
Exotic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins.
A big right from Exotic misses.
Jab by Exotic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins scores with a nice body kick.
Hopkins misses with a kick to the body.
Hopkins thuds a left hand into Exotic's body.
Hopkins slips a straight right by Exotic.#T1#
Exotic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice side step and Exotic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hopkins blocks the body kick.
Exotic looks for the body kick but Hopkins saw that one coming.
Exotic digs a good body shot into Hopkins's ribs.
Hopkins works Exotic's body with a nice hook.
Hopkins moves out of range as Exotic strikes.
Exotic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Exotic walks into a left hand.
Exotic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Exotic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.#T2#
Hopkins moves out of range of the body kick.
Exotic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins looks for the body kick but Exotic saw that one coming.
Hopkins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Exotic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Exotic gets through Hopkins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Exotic has a couple of punches blocked by Hopkins.
Exotic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Exotic has a couple of punches blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Exotic struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopkins controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
Exotic misses with a punch on the inside.
Exotic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins.
Exotic misses with a body punch.
Exotic misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Hopkins. #T3#
A short right from Exotic.
Hopkins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Exotic.
Exotic misses with a body punch.
Exotic misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Exotic.
Exotic presses Hopkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Exotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Exotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Exotic misses with a body punch.
Exotic takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Hopkins.
Exotic takes a shot to the head.
Exotic pushes Hopkins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Exotic. #TD2#
Exotic ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Exotic no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his 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!#SUB2#
Exotic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
Exotic looking for a sweep. Not yet Exotic, not yet. #SUB2#
Exotic looking for a guillotine here but Hopkins defends easily.
Exotic is trying to control the position but Hopkins postures up. #SUB2#
Exotic is looking for a triangle but Hopkins pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Exotic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hopkins defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joe Exotic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joe Exotic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hopkins takes one to the side of the head.
Hopkins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins with the inside leg kick.
Hopkins missing with a left hand there. Exotic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tory Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Exotic lands a really nice looking cross but Hopkins seems unphased.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Exotic 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Hopkins coming out on top.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Exotic.
Hopkins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hopkins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Exotic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hopkins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Exotic checks a leg kick.
Exotic scores with a sloppy right hand. Hopkins should have avoided that one.
Hopkins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Exotic walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Exotic.
Exotic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Exotic cracks Hopkins with an open hand slap.
Exotic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Hopkins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Exotic tries to clinch but Hopkins is having none of it. #T2#
Hopkins digs a good body shot into Exotic's ribs.
Exotic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Exotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Exotic.
Hopkins tries to land a front kick but Exotic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Hopkins digs a good hook to Exotic's body.
Exotic moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
Exotic cracks Hopkins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Exotic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hopkins connects with a looping right hand.
Exotic takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
Exotic scores with a head kick. Hopkins tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Joe Exotic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
A big left from Exotic misses.
Exotic throws a head kick but Hopkins moves out of range.
Exotic throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Exotic saw that one coming.
Exotic jabs at Hopkins's body.
A jab from Hopkins finds it's way through Exotic's defenses.
Hopkins connects with the punch.
Hopkins swings for the body but Exotic moves out of range.
Exotic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hopkins momentarily.
Hopkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Exotic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Exotic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hopkins can pounce on him.
Exotic cracks Hopkins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Exotic. #T4#
Hopkins loads up on a big right hand but Exotic slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins works Exotic's body with a nice hook.
A punch combination from Exotic misses.
Exotic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tory Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Exotic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Exotic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Exotic avoids a kick to the body.
Hopkins throws a push kick but Exotic slaps the foot to one side.
Exotic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Exotic avoids a kick to the body.
Hopkins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Exotic is out of range.
Hopkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Exotic to counter with a crisp jab.
Hopkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Exotic.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tory Hopkins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Exotic 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: CMMA 148 Dinapoli v Izanagi
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1#
Broberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses
and Broberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Joe Exotic has been cut.
Broberg slips a straight right by Exotic.
Exotic throws a lazy uppercut
and Broberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Exotic tests Broberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Exotic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Broberg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Broberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Exotic.
The fighters circling - Exotic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Exotic lands with a hook. Broberg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Exotic.
Exotic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joe Exotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Broberg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Exotic doesn't seem phased though.
Broberg throws a lazy right hand but Exotic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A combination from Exotic does no damage.
Broberg now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Exotic looks to throw the jab but Broberg is out of range.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Exotic takes one on the button.
Exotic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Exotic misses the target.
Exotic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Broberg.
Broberg ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
Nice body kick from Exotic.
A jab from Exotic finds it's way through Broberg's defenses.
Exotic throws a hook but Broberg blocks it.
Broberg throws out a counter right but Exotic avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Exotic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Broberg releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Exotic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Broberg circles away quickly and effectively.
Broberg is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Exotic with a body shot.
Broberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Broberg tries for a takedown but Exotic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3#
Exotic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Broberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Exotic closes the distance and clinches.
Broberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Exotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Exotic lands an uppercut.
Exotic misses with a punch to the body.
Broberg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Exotic.#BC#
Exotic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot by Exotic.
Exotic misses with an uppercut
and Broberg counters with a right hand to the body.
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
Broberg misses with a takedown
and Exotic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Exotic slips a jab from Broberg.
Exotic throwing a counter right hand but Broberg manages to avoid it.
Broberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Exotic.
Broberg doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Broberg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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 fighters circle, before Exotic throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Broberg's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Exotic lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Joe Exotic!
Joe Exotic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CMMA 139 Obaminator v Wright
Date: Aug 01, 2021

#R1#
Exotic lands with a straight right. Gonzalez didn't see that one coming.
Gonzalez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Exotic swings widly with a right hand
and Gonzalez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gonzalez misses with a wild combination.
Exotic throwing a counter right hand but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
Gonzalez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but Exotic moves out of range.
Gonzalez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Exotic throws a nice head kick!
Exotic throws an off balance right hand
enabling Gonzalez to counter with a crisp jab.
Gonzalez is looking to land body kicks.
Gonzalez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Exotic's sensitive parts.
Gonzalez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gonzalez's coach down at Ironside Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gonzalez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gonzalez misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzalez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Exotic misses with a head kick. #T1#
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Exotic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The fight stays on the outside here - Exotic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gonzalez misses with a kick to the body.
Exotic is looking to counter punch.
Exotic misses with a hook to the body
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Exotic throws a poor cross that misses
and Gonzalez counters with a left to the body.
Exotic defending well as Gonzalez loads up on a big left hand.
Exotic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Exotic checks a leg kick nicely.
Gonzalez blocks a jab.
Gonzalez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Exotic moves out of range of the body kick from Gonzalez.
Nice shot lands for Gonzalez.
Exotic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gonzalez.#T2#
Exotic misses with a hook. Gonzalez ducked under it nicely.
Gonzalez slips a jab from Exotic.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the side of Exotic's head but Exotic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hector Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Exotic knocks Gonzalez to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#CUT#It looks like Hector Gonzalez has been cut.
Gonzalez tries to improve position but can't.
Gonzalez dodges the ground and pound from Exotic.
Exotic has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gonzalez!
Gonzalez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Exotic is trying to work for a kimura but Gonzalez is defending well.
Gonzalez is trying to stand. #T3##SUB#
Exotic is trying to work for a kimura but Gonzalez is defending well.
Gonzalez wants to improve his position but Exotic is controlling well.
Exotic trying to control from half guard but Gonzalez is working away.
Gonzalez is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Exotic is looking to advance position but Gonzalez won't allow it.
Gonzalez trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Exotic prevents Gonzalez from improving his position.#SUB#
Exotic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gonzalez sees it coming and defends easily.
Gonzalez is pressing down on Exotic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gonzalez wants to sweep here but Exotic controlling him for the moment.
Exotic looking to pass the guard. #ES2#
Gonzalez pushes Exotic off and gets back to his feet.
Gonzalez throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Gonzalez.
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 Joe Exotic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hector Gonzalez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gonzalez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Exotic.
Exotic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gonzalez looks to throw the jab but Exotic is out of range.
A big left from Gonzalez misses.
Exotic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Exotic tries to clinch up but Gonzalez circles away and keeps his distance.
Gonzalez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Exotic throws an overhand right that lands on Gonzalez's shoulder, as Gonzalez tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Gonzalez misses the target.
Gonzalez lands a jab-cross combination.
Hector Gonzalez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Exotics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Exotic slips a straight right by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gonzalez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Exotic.#T1#
Exotic tries a head kick but it misses.
Gonzalez takes a swing at Exotic's ribcage but misses.
Exotic misses the jab.
Gonzalez swings for the body but Exotic moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Exotic.
Exotic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gonzalez blocks a head kick by Exotic.
Gonzalez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Exotic.
Gonzalez loads up on a big right hand but Exotic slips the punch.
Gonzalez misses the shot to the body.
Gonzalez is looking to clinch but Exotic is avoiding it.
Good shot there by Exotic.
Jab, jab by Gonzalez - just one landing.
Gonzalez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Exotic.
Gonzalez misses the shot to the body. #T2#
A head kick misses from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gonzalez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Exotic manages to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Exotic.
Gonzalez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Gonzalez is predictable there
and Exotic counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzalez moves away.
Exotic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Exotic moves forwards but Gonzalez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Exotic throws a sloppy head kick and Gonzalez moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Gonzalez.
Exotic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonzalez sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Gonzalez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gonzalez fails to land with a series of punches.
Exotic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gonzalez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Exotic finds it's way round the side to connect with Gonzalez's head.
Gonzalez tests Exotic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez swats away the attempt to clinch by Exotic.
Exotic takes a swing at Gonzalez's ribcage but misses.
Exotic walks into a straight right hand from Gonzalez.
Exotic cracks Gonzalez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gonzalez misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Gonzalez throws a hook to the side of Exotic's head but Exotic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Exotic misses with a head kick.
Exotic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Exotic misses with a body shot.
Exotic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gonzalez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Exotic slips a jab from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez scoring well with a low kick there.
Gonzalez throws a looping overhand right but Exotic ducks down to avoid it.
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut
and Exotic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Exotic checks a leg kick.
Exotic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gonzalez counters with a body kick that stops Exotic in his tracks momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Gonzalez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hector Gonzalez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Gonzalez lands a jab to the head.
Gonzalez misses with a left hand
and Exotic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gonzalez misses with a straight left.
Gonzalez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gonzalez throws a good cross that connects.
Gonzalez misses with a jab to the body
and Exotic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice body kick there by Gonzalez.
Sloppy strikes from Exotic. Those never looked like landing.
And Gonzalez responds with a good body kick, but Exotic manages to step out the way in time.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Exotic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut.
Gonzalez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Exotic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Gonzalez takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Gonzalez. #T1#
Gonzalez struggles to land a body shot inside as Exotic controls his hands.
Gonzalez has a couple of punches blocked by Exotic.
A short uppercut from Exotic.
Exotic wants to break free but Gonzalez has control.
Exotic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Exotic digs a right hand into Gonzalez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gonzalez's gas tank.
Gonzalez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonzalez lands an uppercut.
Gonzalez lands a shot to the body.
Gonzalez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Exotic tries a body shot but Gonzalez blocks it.
Gonzalez throws a head punch that misses.
Exotic lands a hook that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Exotic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Exotic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the head.
Gonzalez struggles to land a body shot inside as Exotic controls his hands. #T2#
Exotic misses with a punch on the inside.
Gonzalez lands an elbow inside.
Gonzalez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Exotic.
Gonzalez blocks a body shot from Exotic.
Gonzalez tries to throw a body punch but Exotic avoids it by throwing Gonzalez back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Exotic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Exotic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Exotic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gonzalez's elbow.
I was talking to Exotic's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Exotic is working Gonzalez over against the cage.
Gonzalez prevents a body shot from Exotic.
Exotic tries to throw a body punch but Gonzalez avoids it by throwing Exotic back against the cage. #BC2#
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gonzalez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Exotic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gonzalez darts in trying to clinch
and Exotic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Gonzalez scores with a jab.
Gonzalez thumps Exotic with a low kick.
Exotic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Exotic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Exotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzalez was well out of range. Poor timing from Exotic.
Exotic misses the jab.
Exotic moves out of range as Gonzalez strikes.
Gonzalez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Exotic finds it's way round the side to connect with Gonzalez's head.
Exotic throws a push kick but Gonzalez slaps the foot to one side.
Gonzalez connects with a leg kick.
Gonzalez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Exotic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gonzalez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Exotic is looking to counter punch.
Exotic throws a push kick but Gonzalez slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
A combination from Gonzalez does no damage.
Gonzalez blocks a jab.
Exotic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzalez sizes up Exotic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gonzalez lands with a right hand.
Gonzalez throws a leg kick which misses Exotic's front leg but catches the back leg as Exotic tries to avoid it.
Gonzalez misses the shot to the body.
Gonzalez scoring well with a low kick there.
Exotic looks to land a body kick but Gonzalez moved away.
Exotic has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Gonzalez lands with a nice body kick.
Gonzalez misses with a straight right.
Exotic just misses with a punch to the body.
Exotic moves out of range of the body kick from Gonzalez.

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

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

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

Event: CMMA 130 Lafayette v Kaloev
Date: Jul 11, 2021

#R1#
A head kick misses from Exotic.
Helix is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Exotic wants to clinch but Helix slips to the side#TD2#
and Helix decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Exotic's guard.
Helix is working Exotic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Helix is looking to work some ground and pound but Exotic has wrist control.#SUB#
Exotic working for a triangle but Helix defends it easily.
Helix missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helix passes Exotic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Helix throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Exotic is staying active underneath Helix, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Exotic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Helix scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Helix wants to control but Exotic is keeping him busy.
Helix with the ground and pound but Exotic uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Exotic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Exotic is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Helix has his hands clasped together but Exotic extends and breaks Helix's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Exotic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Exotic!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Exotic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CMMA 118 Harrison v Ghambe
Date: Jun 13, 2021

#R1#
Yarborough misses with an uppercut
and Exotic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like James Yarborough has been cut.
Exotic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yarborough.
Yarborough thows a leg kick but Exotic checks it
and Exotic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Exotic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yarborough. Yarborough obviously looking to wear him down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Exotic.
Exotic moves out of range as Yarborough strikes.
Yarborough cracks Exotic with a good jab.
Exotic misses with an attempted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Exotic.
Yarborough looks to throw the jab but Exotic is out of range.
Exotic raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Yarborough tries to land a front kick but Exotic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yarborough throws a head kick that Exotic semi-blocks.
Yarborough has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Exotic throws a lazy right hand but Yarborough sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yarborough attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Exotic is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
James Yarborough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Exotic throws a hook but Yarborough avoids it easily.
Yarborough scores with a nice right hand.
Yarborough connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Yarborough looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Exotic misses with a body shot.
Yarborough scores with a jab to the body.
Yarborough moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yarborough throws a head kick that misses.
Yarborough throws a leg kick but Exotic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Exotic misses with a body shot.
Yarborough turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Exotic blocks the body kick.
Yarborough throws a sloppy head kick and Exotic moves out of range easily.
Yarborough throws the left hand but Exotic avoids the punch easily.
Exotic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yarborough goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Exotic moves in looking to clinch but Yarborough pushes him off.
Yarborough looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Exotic scores with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Exotic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Exotic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yarborough 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. #CL2#
Exotic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yarborough, pushing him back against the cage.
Yarborough lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Exotic.#BC#
Yarborough breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yarborough stuns Exotic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yarborough lands a lovely overhand right.
Exotic throws a shot from downtown. Yarborough moves away and avoids it.
Exotic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick lands for Yarborough.
Yarborough fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Exotic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Exotic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yarborough can't find room to land a body shot as Exotic controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Yarborough. #T3#
Yarborough blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yarborough has a couple of punches blocked by Exotic.
Exotic tries to throw a body punch but Yarborough avoids it by throwing Exotic back against the cage.
Exotic working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT2#James Yarborough's cut is getting worse.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yarborough.
Exotic blocking some punches.
Exotic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yarborough backwards.
Yarborough blocks an uppercut.
Yarborough throws a punch but it's blocked by Exotic.
Yarborough throws a head punch that misses.
Exotic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Exotic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yarborough works on Exotic's body with a couple of short punches.
Exotic has Yarborough pressed against the cage, preventing Yarborough from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A shot in the inside from Yarborough.
A nice left hand lands by Exotic.
Yarborough lands a left hand. #BC#
Yarborough breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yarborough moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Yarborough.
Yarborough throws a hook but Exotic blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Exotic! But no joy.#T4#
Yarborough dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yarborough goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yarborough with a nice calf kick.
Yarborough tries a low kick but Exotic avoids it.
Yarborough lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A cross from Yarborough lands.
Yarborough misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Exotic.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses.
Yarborough connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yarborough ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
Yarborough scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yarborough scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yarborough tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Exotic is able to avoid easily.
Exotic throws a sloppy head kick and Yarborough moves out of range easily.
Yarborough lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Yarborough dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Yarborough's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Exotic swings for the body but Yarborough moves out of range.
Exotic misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Yarborough misses its target.
Yarborough lands a nice leg kick that just misses Exotic's sensitive parts.
Exotic missing with a left hand there. Yarborough was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Exotic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yarborough is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Exotic can do to turn this around?
Yarborough lands a nice shot to the body.
Yarborough chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yarborough digs a good body shot into Exotic's ribs.
Sloppy strikes from Exotic. Those never looked like landing.
Yarborough scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yarborough dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yarborough lands a really nice looking cross but Exotic seems unphased.
Yarborough misses the shot to the body.
Yarborough tries to land a leg kick but Exotic saw it coming and moves away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yarborough throws a leg kick
and Exotic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yarborough keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Yarborough ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Exotic moves away.
Exotic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yarborough with a body shot.
A big left from Exotic misses.
Exotic throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Yarborough misses.
Yarborough throws a right hand that Exotic ducks under and follows up with a left that Exotic also avoids with ease.
Exotic throws out a counter right but Yarborough avoids it with no problem.
A head kick from Exotic lands but Yarborough takes it in his stride.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yarborough.
Yarborough connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Exotic's hands.
Yarborough throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yarborough connects with a leg kick.
Yarborough digs a good body shot into Exotic's ribs.
Yarborough tests Exotic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yarborough scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yarborough is looking to slow Exotic down with leg kicks. #T2#
Yarborough swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Exotic throws a lazy right hand but Yarborough sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James Yarborough is winning the standup battle so far.
Yarborough thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yarborough misses with a straight left.
Exotic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yarborough with a body shot.
Exotic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yarborough doesn't seem bothered though.
Yarborough tests Exotic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yarborough throws the left hand but Exotic avoids the punch easily.
Exotic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yarborough connects with an inside leg kick.
Yarborough comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yarborough scores with a nice right hand.
Yarborough thuds his right hand into Exotic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yarborough's corner calls for a 1-2. Yarborough obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Exotic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yarborough lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Exotic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yarborough. Yarborough obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Exotic misses with a kick to the body.
Exotic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yarborough buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Exotic tries to clinch up.
Exotic moves out of range as Yarborough throws a body kick.
Yarborough uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A cross from Yarborough lands.
Yarborough sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Yarborough thows a leg kick but Exotic checks it
enabling Exotic to counter with a crisp jab.
Exotic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A cross from Exotic lands.
Exotic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Exotic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yarborough misses the shot to the body.
Yarborough lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Exotic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Yarborough misses the shot to the body.
Yarborough thows a leg kick but Exotic checks it
and Exotic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Exotic.
Yarborough throws a front kick aimed at Exotic's knee but Exotic avoids it well.
Exotic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yarborough uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Exotic.
Exotic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Exotic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yarborough.
Exotic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yarborough with a body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Yarborough.
Yarborough looks to land a body kick but Exotic moved away.
Yarborough punishes Exotic's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yarborough lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Exotic blocks a low kick nicely.
A left lands for Exotic.#CUT2#James Yarborough's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Yarborough lands a leg kick that knocks Exotic off balance momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Yarborough dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Yarborough's cut.
That's time! Yarborough'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#
Yarborough 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.
Exotic throws a right hand that misses
and Yarborough counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Exotic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Exotic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yarborough keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yarborough lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yarborough lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yarborough wants to slow Exotic down by chopping away at his legs.
Exotic misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yarborough. Exotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yarborough with a hook.
Exotic tries to clinch there but Yarborough circles away.
Yarborough bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Exotic cracks Yarborough with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Yarborough throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yarborough connects with a solid leg kick.
Exotic slips under a jab.
Exotic clobbers Yarborough with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yarborough misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yarborough delivers a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by Yarborough.
Yarborough feints and then cracks Exotic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Exotic down.
Yarborough scores with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Exotic moves into the clinch.
Yarborough wants to get back to striking at distance but Exotic won't allow it.
Yarborough working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Exotic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yarborough.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Exotic misses with a punch to the body.
Yarborough lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Exotic tries to work over Yarborough's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yarborough misses with a body punch. #BC#
Yarborough pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Exotic throws a wild body kick that Yarborough sees coming a mile off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yarborough. That's going to slow Exotic down.
Yarborough takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Yarborough blocks a jab.
Yarborough explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Yarborough misses with a body kick.
Yarborough lands with an uppercut that bounces Exotic off the cage and back into range.
Yarborough scores with a push kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yarborough.
Exotic misses with a body shot.
Yarborough swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yarborough moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yarborough scores with a jab. Exotic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yarborough tries to land a leg kick but Exotic saw it coming and moves away. #T3#
Exotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yarborough.
Yarborough thows a body kick. Exotic tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Crunch! Yarborough slams his shin into Exotic's torso.
Exotic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yarborough lands with a straight right. Exotic didn't see that one coming.
Yarborough moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Exotic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yarborough dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Exotic. That did some damage!
Yarborough fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yarborough throws a body punch but Exotic moves out of range.
Exotic moves out of range as Yarborough throws a body kick.
Nice shot by Yarborough.
Yarborough lands with a thumping leg kick.
Exotic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Joe Exotic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Exotic throws a sloppy head kick and Yarborough moves out of range easily.
Yarborough connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Exotic checks a low kick from Yarborough.
Yarborough throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Exotic's head.
Exotic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yarborough looks to throw a body kick
and Exotic counters with a nice uppercut.
Yarborough avoids the body shot from Exotic.
Yarborough connects with a body shot.
Yarborough looks to score with a jab to the body but Exotic is just out of range.
Yarborough throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Exotic tried to score with a low kick but Yarborough checks it.
Yarborough throws a body shot but no joy.
James Yarborough is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yarborough motions for Exotic to come forward. Yarborough throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yarborough lands a head kick. Exotic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Yarborough showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yarborough 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: CMMA 105: Contenders I
Date: May 14, 2021

#R1#
A jab from Exotic finds it's way through Barkley's defenses.
A slow jab from Exotic misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Exotic.
A punch lands to the side of Exotic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barkley misses with a kick to the body
and Exotic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Exotic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Exotic with a nice calf kick.
Barkley lands a jab to Exotic's midsection.
Exotic tries to clinch but Barkley is having none of it.
Barkley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Exotic throws a right hand that Barkley ducks under and follows up with a left that Barkley also avoids with ease.
Exotic swings widly with a right hand
enabling Barkley to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Exotic, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barkley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barkley tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Exotic misses the target.
Barkley ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
Exotic takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Barkley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Barkley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Exotic.
Barkley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Exotic.#CL#
Exotic forces Barkley back against the cage and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Exotic.
Exotic blocking some punches.
Exotic tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Exotic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Exotic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Exotic throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Exotic.
Exotic works on Barkley's body with a couple of short punches.
Barkley struggles to land a body shot inside as Exotic controls his hands.
Exotic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barkley tries to throw a body punch but Exotic avoids it by throwing Barkley back against the cage.
Barkley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Exotic backwards.
Exotic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barkley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Barkley throws an elbow but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barkley misses with a body punch.
Exotic tries to pull guard but Barkley forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Exotic misses with some punches. #T2#
Exotic lands a hook that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Barkley throws a head punch that misses.
Exotic misses with a punch to the body.
Exotic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barkley cracks Exotic with a nice body shot.
Exotic blocking some punches.
Exotic lands with a light punch inside.
Exotic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Exotic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Exotic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Exotic misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Exotic fails to land.
Exotic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Exotic has a couple of punches blocked by Barkley.
Exotic tries to pull guard but Barkley holds him up against the cage and eventually Exotic drops back down to his feet.
Exotic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barkley has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Exotic seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Barkley can turn it around.
Barkley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Exotic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Exotic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Exotic tries to pull guard but Barkley won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Exotic. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Barkley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Exotic lands with a short shot to the head.
Barkley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Exotic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Exotic.
Barkley struggles to land a body shot inside as Exotic controls his hands.
Exotic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Exotic misses with a body punch.
Exotic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Exotic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Exotic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barkley walks away with a smile on his face. Exotic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A shot to the liver by Barkley. Beautiful body shot.
Donk. Barkley catches Exotic right on the button with a cross.
Barkley scores with a leg kick.
Barkley ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
Exotic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barkley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barkley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Exotic throws out the jab. #T4#
Exotic throws a good cross that connects.
A telegraphed right hand from Barkley misses the target.
The fighters circling - Exotic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Barkley.
Exotic thinks about countering with a body kick.
Barkley misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Exotic moves into the clinch successfully.
Exotic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Barkley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barkley misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Exotic.
Barkley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Exotic or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barkley.
Exotic blocks a body shot from Barkley.
Barkley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Exotic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barkley scores with a hook to the body.
Barkley scores with a shoulder strike.
Barkley is leaning against Exotic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Exotic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barkley to keep the fight standing.
Barkley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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 Joe Exotic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Barkley throws out a loose jab but Exotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barkley lands the left hand.
Barkley tries to land a leg kick but Exotic saw it coming and moves away.
Barkley looks to throw a body kick
and Exotic counters with a stiff right hand.
Barkley looks to land a left hand but Exotic moved out of range nicely.
Barkley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Exotic.
Barkley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barkley with a nice cross.
Barkley throws a body kick that misses.
Exotic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Barkley moves out of range as Exotic strikes.
Exotic moves out of range of the body kick from Barkley.
Exotic has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Exotic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barkley on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Exotic is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Barkley misses with a low kick.
Barkley tries to land a front kick but Exotic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barkley slips under a jab.
Nice body punch from Barkley. #T1#
Barkley throws a lazy uppercut
and Exotic counters with a thumping low kick.
Exotic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barkley.
Barkley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Exotic manages to avoid it.
Exotic avoids the body shot from Barkley.
Barkley needs to keep his hands up - Exotic had a free shot at his head there.
Exotic checks the leg kick.
Barkley misses with a low kick.
Barkley slips a straight right by Exotic.
Exotic misses with a body kick.
Good exchange - Barkley coming out on top.
A slow jab from Exotic misses its intended target.
Exotic scores with a jab.
Barkley with the inside leg kick.
Barkley is looking to clinch.
Exotic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barkley.#T2#
Barkley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barkley swings for the body but Exotic moves out of range.
Exotic is looking to clinch but Barkley is avoiding it.
Barkley throws a body shot but no joy.
Barkley lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barkley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Barkley misses the target.
Exotic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Exotic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Barkley stuns Exotic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Exotic, as that shot connected.
Exotic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Exotic misses with a shot to the body
and Barkley counters with a one-two to the body.
Exotic throws out a loose jab but Barkley uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
The fighters circling - Barkley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barkley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Exotic blocks a low kick nicely.
Barkley just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromExotic.
A slow jab from Exotic misses its intended target.
Exotic throws a low kick but Barkley avoids it.
Exotic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Exotic wants to clinch.
Barkley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Exotic.
Exotic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barkley.
Barkley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barkley missing with a left hand there. Exotic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Exotic is looking to counter the offense by Barkley and move into the clinch.
Exotic moves out of range as Barkley throws a body kick.
Exotic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Exotic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nick Barkley seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Barkley clobbers Exotic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barkley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Exotic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Exotic loads up on a big right hand but Barkley slips the punch.
Barkley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barkley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barkley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Exotic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good work by Exotic as he checks the leg kick.
Barkley walks into a straight right hand from Exotic.
Exotic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barkley wants to slow Exotic down by chopping away at his legs. #CL2#
Barkley moves into the clinch successfully.
A left hand lands to the body for Exotic.
Exotic misses with a body punch.
Exotic will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barkley up against the cage.
Exotic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barkley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Exotic doesn't manage to clinch there - Barkley circles away.
Barkley tries to counter by closing the distance.
Exotic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Exotic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Exotic lands a nice hook to Barkley's body. Barkley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barkley. Exotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barkley throws a right hand that misses
and Exotic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barkley misses with a combination #CL#
and Exotic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Exotic.
Exotic lands a shoulder strike.
Exotic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Barkley.
Exotic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Exotic scores with a shoulder strike.
Exotic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barkley obliges.
Joe Exotic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barkley scores with a shot to the side of Exotic's head.
Barkley struggles to land a body shot inside as Exotic controls his hands. #T1#
Exotic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Exotic tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barkley tries to work over Exotic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Exotic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Exotic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Exotic pushes Barkley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barkley misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Barkley as the two fighters clinch.
Barkley blocking some punches.
Exotic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Exotic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Exotic avoiding damage as Barkley throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barkley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Exotic's brow.
Exotic struggles to land a body shot inside as Barkley controls his hands.
Exotic can't find room to land a body shot as Barkley controls the action.
Barkley pushes Exotic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Exotic struggles to land a body shot inside as Barkley controls his hands.
Exotic struggles to land a body shot inside as Barkley controls his hands.
Barkley can't find room to land a body shot as Exotic controls the action. #T2#
Exotic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Exotic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Exotic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barkley smiles and moves away.
Barkley lands a nice hook to Exotic's body. Exotic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Exotic checks a leg kick.
Good work by Exotic as he checks the leg kick.
That kick from Barkley tenderised Exotic's leg. Exotic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barkley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barkley lands with a straight right. Exotic didn't see that one coming.
Barkley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Exotic counters with a stiff right hand.
Barkley ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
Barkley connects with a body shot that sends Exotic's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Barkley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Barkley backs away, Exotic returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Exotic defending well as Barkley loads up on a big left hand.
Barkley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Exotic paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Exotic rushes Barkley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Exotic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Exotic misses with a body punch.
Exotic misses with a punch to the body.
Exotic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Exotic takes a shot to the head.
Barkley lands a shoulder strike.
Exotic working aggressively here.
Barkley lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Joe Exotic has been cut.
A short uppercut from Barkley.
Exotic lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Exotic.
Barkley misses with a punch on the inside.
Exotic misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Barkley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Barkley - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barkley misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Barkley missing with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Exotic tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Exotic tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Barkley on the inside.
Barkley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barkley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Exotic backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barkley.
Exotic misses with a body punch.
Barkley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Exotic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barkley lands a hook that snaps the head of Exotic backwards.
Exotic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barkley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Barkley.
Barkley lands a hook that snaps the head of Exotic backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Exotic.
Exotic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Barkley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barkley throws a punch but it's blocked by Exotic.

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

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

Event: CMMA 102
Date: May 02, 2021

#R1#
Good shot there by Exotic.
Joe Exotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Exotic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Exotic lands with an overhand left.
Exotic misses with a shot to the body
and Adam connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adam takes a jab right on the kisser. #TD2#
Adam closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Exotic's guard.
Adam trying to control the position from guard on top but Exotic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Adam got a little sloppy there for a moment and Exotic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Adam has managed to get both his arms back between Exotic's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Exotic working for a triangle but Adam defends it easily.
Exotic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Adam trying to control the position from guard on top but Exotic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Exotic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Exotic looking to control.
Exotic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Adam trying to control but Exotic is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Exotic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Adam controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Exotic wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Exotic is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Exotic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adam is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Exotic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Adam tries to free his leg and advance position but Exotic is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Exotic is looking for a triangle but Adam pushes his legs off easily.
Exotic keeping full guard, as Adam tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Adam doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Exotic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Exotic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Exotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adam was well out of range. Poor timing from Exotic.
Exotic throws a right hand that misses
letting Adam counter with a right hand.
Joe Exotic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3##TD2#
Adam manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Exotic on his heels. He'll look to pass Exotic's guard now, I'm sure.
Adam trying to control but Exotic is working from the bottom.
Adam controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Adam slips nicely into half guard.
Exotic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adam is working away from the top position though.
Adam passes to side control.
Adam tries to advance to mount but can't.
Exotic can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Exotic is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Adam tries for a kimura but Exotic is defending well.
Exotic tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adam tries to advance to mount but Exotic denies him.
Exotic tries to buck Adam off but Adam is having none of it.
Exotic trying to control but Adam flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Exotic looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Adam has got his arm under Exotic's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Exotic has spun round into Adam's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Principo Adam will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nice shot by Exotic.
A slow jab from Adam misses its intended target.
As Adam looks to move away, Exotic throws a big counter combo but Adam just gets out of the way.
Adam misses with a straight left.
A jab from Adam misses.
Adam misses with a wild body shot.
Adam throws a hook but Exotic blocks it.
Adam gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A punch lands to the side of Adam 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Exotic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Exotic throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Adam counters with a single leg into guard. Exotic didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Exotic can't keep his opponent in guard - Adam advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Exotic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Adam's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Adam's back!#T1#
Adam tries to escape but Exotic has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Exotic's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB#
Exotic patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Exotic has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Adam has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
Exotic is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Exotic tries to get the hooks in deep but Adam pushed the leg off. #T2#
Adam has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Adam defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Adam covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Adam wants to escape the position.
Adam keeps trying to improve his position.
Exotic is not going to allow Adam to sit and survive in this position.
Principo Adam has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Adam rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Exotic passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Adam!
Adam is trying to escape the mount.
Adam bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Adam wants to control from the top but Exotic keeps moving. #T4#
Exotic has control of Adam's left arm, preventing Adam from doing any damage.
Adam tries to free his leg and advance position but Exotic is retaining full guard.
Exotic can't keep his opponent in guard - Adam advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Exotic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Exotic is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Exotic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Joe Exotic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Adam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Exotic looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Exotic with the inside leg kick.
Exotic moves out of range as Adam strikes.
Exotic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Exotic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Adam misses.
Adam drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Adam fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Exotic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses.
Adam lands a slapping body shot.
Exotic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic swings widly with a right hand
and Adam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Exotic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adam lands a nice shot that snaps Exotic's head back.
Adam looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Exotic is fending him off so far but Adam persists. Nope, Exotic circles away and we're back to standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adam walks into a stiff left hand from Exotic.#T1#
Adam throws a body punch but Exotic moves out of range.
Adam lands an overhand right.
Adam takes a swing at Exotic's ribcage but misses.
Exotic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Exotic is looking to land body kicks.
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Adam.
Exotic misses with an uppercut. Adam saw that one coming.
Exotic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Adam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adam misses with a straight left.
Exotic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adam scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Exotic doesn't seem bothered though.
Exotic connects with a looping right hand.
Joe Exotic is winning the standup battle so far.
Exotic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Adam checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adam! But no joy.
Exotic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adam.
Exotic looks to score with a jab to the body but Adam is just out of range.#T2#
A big left from Adam misses.
Exotic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adam tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Exotic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Adam looking to score a takedown here. Exotic is defending well but Adam drives through and ends up in Exotic's guard.
Adam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Exotic is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Exotic throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Adam escapes and throws Exotic's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB2#
Adam is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Exotic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Exotic is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Adam is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T3#
Adam takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Exotic can't escape the position.
Adam controlling the position easily from mount.
Adam trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Exotic wants to control but Adam is having none of it.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Exotic is trying to escape the mount.
Exotic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Exotic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Adam forces the positional change into back control.
A lull in the action here. #SUB2#
Adam is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB2#
Adam has managed to slip his arm under Exotic's chin. This could be all over... yep, Exotic is tapping out! Submission win for Adam.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Principo Adam!
After the fight, Principo Adam 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: CMMA 86 Torres vs Camara
Date: Mar 07, 2021

#R1#
Exotic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karnage.
Karnage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karnage lands a nice looking body shot.
Exotic on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Joe Exotic has been cut.
Exotic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Karnage slips a straight right by Exotic.
Karnage misses with a left hand
and Exotic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Karnage forces Exotic back against the cage and clinches.
Karnage can't find room to land a body shot as Exotic controls the action.
Karnage misses with the head strike.
Exotic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karnage misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Karnage - that landed with a thud.
Karnage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Exotic pulls guard effortlessly.
Karnage content to stall in guard here.
Exotic controls Karnage momentarily but Karnage frees himself. #T1#
Karnage is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Exotic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Karnage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Exotic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Karnage doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Karnage manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Exotic looking for a guillotine here but Karnage defends easily. #SUB2#
Exotic has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Karnage doesn't defend quickly enough and Exotic has managed to lock this one up! Can Karnage escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Exotic on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joe Exotic!
Our winner, Joe Exotic, 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: CMMA 68 Doner vs Lafayette
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
Bryant takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bryant is looking for a counter combo.
Bryant tries to move into range but Exotic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bryant misses with a wild body shot.
Exotic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bryant walks into a left hand. #CUT2#It looks like Kobe Bryant has been cut.
Exotic misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Exotic misses its intended target.
Bryant fails to land with a series of punches.
Exotic throws out a counter right but Bryant avoids it with no problem.
Exotic misses with a head kick.
Bryant went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bryant has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Heart of the BloodBath in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bryant on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bryant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick by Exotic misses
letting Bryant counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Bryant moves into range and clinches up with Exotic.#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bryant.
Bryant working aggressively here.
Exotic tries to work over Bryant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Exotic lands a shot to the body.
Bryant is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Exotic scores with a shoulder strike.
Exotic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Maybe Bryant would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Exotic lands with a left to the head.
Exotic tries to work over Bryant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stalling in the clinch from Exotic.
Exotic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Exotic tries to work over Bryant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Exotic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
Exotic prevents Bryant from breaking the clinch.
Exotic can't find room to land a body shot as Bryant controls the action. #T2#
Exotic works on Bryant's body with a couple of short punches.
Bryant pushes Exotic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Exotic misses with a body punch.
Exotic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Exotic blocking some punches.
Exotic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bryant lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Exotic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Exotic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Exotic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
Exotic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Exotic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bryant stalling against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Exotic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bryant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Exotic is leaning against Bryant and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Exotic struggles to land a body shot inside as Bryant controls his hands.
Exotic blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Bryant prevents a body shot from Exotic.
Exotic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Exotic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Exotic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
Bryant tries a body shot but Exotic blocks it. #BC#
Bryant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Exotic lands a head kick!
Exotic lands a jab to the head.
and Exotic counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Bryant! He's just covering up as Exotic starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Exotic!
A victorious Joe Exotic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CMMA 60 Morrison vs Doner
Date: Dec 20, 2020

#R1#
Exotic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Exotic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Exotic misses with a kick to the body.
Exotic blocks a head kick by Wright.
Exotic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#It looks like Spencer Wright has been cut.
Wright tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Exotic is able to avoid easily.
Wright connects with a solid leg kick.
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wright moves away.
Wright's coach down at Q Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wright's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Exotic throws the left hand but Wright avoids the punch easily.
Wright cracks Exotic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Exotic tries to clinch up
and Wright counters with a good low kick that Exotic was not able to check.
Joe Exotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Exotic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Exotic misses with an uppercut.
Exotic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wright paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Exotic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wright jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wright misses with a looping right.
Exotic works the jab nicely.
Wright scores with a jab to the head.
Wright slips a straight right by Exotic.#CL#
Wright tries to keep at a distance but Exotic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Exotic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wright's elbow. #T2##TD#
Exotic ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Exotic no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Exotic working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Exotic has his foot on Wright's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wright works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Exotic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wright gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Exotic is trying to control the position but Wright postures up. #SUB#
Exotic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Wright engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Exotic looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wright has picked Exotic up and slammed him! Exotic can't keep hold of the triangle and Wright manages to pass to side control!
Exotic struggling a bit here.
Exotic tries to bench press Wright off him but Wright keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Exotic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Exotic tries to buck Wright off but Wright is having none of it.
Wright is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Exotic's shoulder. That is not cool.
Wright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Exotic keeps working. #T4#
Exotic is being controlled here.
Exotic is looking for a sweep.
Wright trying to control the position but Exotic is working away.
Wright in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Exotic regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Exotic looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Exotic looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Spencer Wright will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Spencer Wright's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Wright walks into a straight right hand from Exotic.
Exotic throws a sloppy body shot
and Wright counters with an inside leg kick.
Wright connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Exotic. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Exotic closes the distance but Wright moves to the side
and Wright counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic misses with a lunging right hand
and Wright counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spencer Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Exotic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Exotic throws a series of punches but Wright avoids them all with ease. #T1#
A punch combination from Exotic misses.
Exotic throws a nice looking combination but Wright bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Exotic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Exotic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Exotic tries to clinch up
and Wright counters with a low kick, right behind Exotic 's knee.
Exotic stuns Wright with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Exotic misses with a body shot
and Wright counters with a slapping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Wright. #CL#
Exotic takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Exotic tries to throw a body punch but Wright avoids it by throwing Exotic back against the cage.
Wright blocks an uppercut.
Wright throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Exotics head.
Exotic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Exotic misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Wright pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Exotic drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wright looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wright looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wright! #REVB#
Exotic looking for a sweep but Wright has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Exotic looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Exotic tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Wright controlling his opponent. #T3#
Wright wants to take Exotic's back here but Exotic is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Exotic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wright controlling from mount.
Spencer Wright has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wright's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Exotic can't escape the position.
Wright wants to take Exotic's back here but Exotic is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #T4#
Wright tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Exotic is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wright sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Exotic is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wright fails to advance to Exotic's back.
Exotic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wright forces the positional change into back control.
Wright is hanging on to Exotic's back as he tries to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Spencer Wright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Spencer Wright's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Wright tries a low kick but Exotic avoids it.
Exotic appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wright uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Exotic.
Wright throws a hook to the side of Exotic's head but Exotic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch lands to the side of Exotic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Exotic misses with a shot to the body
and Wright counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Exotic clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Exotic fails to land.
A short uppercut from Wright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic throws a head punch that misses.
Exotic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Exotic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Exotic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Exotic.
Exotic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Exotic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Wright scores with a nice short uppercut.
Exotic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Exotic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wright has a couple of punches blocked by Exotic.
Exotic throws a punch but it's blocked by Wright.
Wright swings wildly with an uppercut but Exotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Exotic tries to work over Wright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wright blocks a body shot from Exotic.
Exotic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Exotic has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Exotic is leaning against Wright and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Exotic swings wildly with an uppercut but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Exotic is looking to control Wright's arms but Wright gets an underhook and turns him. Now Exotic has his back to the cage.
Wright throws a head punch that misses.
Wright throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Wright jumps guard.
Exotic trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Wright has his hands on Exotic's head, controlling the position.
Exotic wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving. #SUB#
Exotic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Exotic 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.
Wright keeping full guard, as Exotic tries to pass. #SUB#
Exotic drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wright manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Exotic has Wright in his guard.#REVB##T3#
Exotic working a defensive guard but Wright manages to pass into side control anyway.
Exotic tries to bench press Wright off him but Wright keeps the position.
Wright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Exotic keeps working.
Exotic is trying to control Wright's posture but Wright avoids it.
Exotic tries to improve position but can't.
Wright wants to control but Exotic is keeping him busy.
Exotic gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Joe Exotic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spencer Wright is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Exotic is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wright controlling from mount.
Exotic sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Exotic throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Exotic trying to control here. #SUB#
Exotic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wright pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Exotic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wright pulls his head out easily.

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

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

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

Event: CMMA 49 Philippe vs Jukassa
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Koslov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Exotic manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Exotic trying to keep a closed guard but Koslov is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Exotic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Koslov defends well.#SUB#
Exotic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Koslov defends it easily.
Koslov works over Exotic with some ground and pound from guard.
Koslov throwing strikes from guard but Exotic blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Exotic isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Koslov stacks Exotic on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Koslov!
Koslov lands an elbow. #T1#
Koslov cracks Exotic with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Exotic wants to control but Koslov postures up.
Koslov trying to control the position but Exotic is working away.
Exotic is looking for a sweep.
Exotic struggling a bit here.
Koslov is looking to take a break and control but Exotic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koslov scoring with punches and elbows.
Koslov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Exotic down.
Exotic taking a bit of punishment here - Koslov scoring with strikes. #T2#
Exotic is looking for a sweep.
Exotic trying to remain calm as Koslov controls from the top position.
Koslov wants to control but Exotic is keeping him busy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Exotic can't do much from the bottom here.
Koslov is putting a hurting on Exotic here, landing some big shots from side control.
Exotic is trying to improve his position.
Koslov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Exotic tries to bench press Koslov off him but Koslov keeps the position.
Koslov working the ground and pound from side control.
Exotic sneaks back into half guard.
Koslov trying to control from half guard but Exotic is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Exotic is pressing down on Koslov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Koslov chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Exotic looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Koslov passes into half guard.
Exotic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Koslov connects with a couple of short punches.
Exotic looking for a sweep. Not yet Exotic, not yet.
Koslov cracks Exotic with a solid left hand.
Koslov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Exotic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Exotic is looking for a triangle here but Koslov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T4#
Koslov scoring with punches from side control.
Exotic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Koslov just content to control the position.
Exotic is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Exotic is not content to let Koslov control the position.
Exotic struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vadik Koslov 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#
Koslov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Exotic.
Exotic lands with a nice body punch.
Koslov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Exotic counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Vadik Koslov has been cut.
Exotic works Koslov's body with a nice hook.
Exotic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Koslov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circling - Koslov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Exotic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Koslov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Exotic jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Exotic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Koslov in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic circles away from the clinch attempt
and Exotic counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Koslov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Koslov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Exotic connects with a looping right hand.
Koslov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Exotic counters with a left to the body.
Joe Exotic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koslov misses with the combination. #TD2#
Koslov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Exotic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Koslov lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Exotic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Koslov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Koslov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Koslov wants to control from the top but Exotic keeps moving.
Exotic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Exotic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Koslov scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Exotic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Koslov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Exotic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3##SUB#
Exotic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Koslov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Exotic is looking for a triangle but Koslov pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Exotic pushes a forearm under Koslov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Koslov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Exotic!
A very excited looking Joe Exotic 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: CMMA 38 Rizzo vs Army Jr
Date: Oct 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murdock tries to clinch up.
Exotic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Charles Murdock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Exotic throws a hook but Murdock blocks it.#CL2#
Murdock has managed to clinch.
A short right from Exotic.
Murdock tries a body shot but Exotic blocks it.
Exotic is looking to break free of the clinch but Murdock has double underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Exotic.
Murdock misses with some punches. #BC#
Exotic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Murdock closes the distance and clinches.
Exotic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murdock misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Exotic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic misses with a straight right.
Exotic throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Murdock counters by moving into the clinch.
Exotic blocks a body shot from Murdock.
Still in the clinch, Murdock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murdock tries to throw a body punch but Exotic avoids it by throwing Murdock back against the cage.
Exotic prevents a body shot from Murdock. #T1#
Murdock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Exotic jumps guard but Murdock turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Murdock's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A head punch on the inside from Exotic fails to land. #BC#
Exotic breaks from the clinch.
Murdock doesn't manage to clinch there - Exotic circles away.
A cross from Murdock lands.#CL2#
Exotic gets tackled into the cage by Murdock. Murdock maintains the clinch.
Exotic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murdock backwards.
Murdock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Murdock. #BC#
Exotic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Exotic misses with a looping left.
Murdock defending well as Exotic loads up on a big left hand.
Exotic misses with a looping left.#T2#
Murdock doesn't manage to clinch there - Exotic circles away.
Murdock tries to close the distance and clinch but Exotic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Exotic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Exotic misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
Exotic sets himself, and Murdock steps forward looking for the clinch! Exotic avoids it this time.
Exotic connects with a single shot there.
Nice uppercut lands for Murdock. That snapped Exotic's head back.
Murdock on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Exotic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Exotic throws a sloppy head kick and Murdock moves out of range easily.
Murdock walks forward, straight into a front kick from Exotic.
An inside leg kick from Exotic misses.
Murdock has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL2#
Murdock takes the fight into the clinch.
Exotic throws a punch but it's blocked by Murdock. #T3#
Murdock lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murdock.
Murdock tries a body shot but Exotic blocks it.
Murdock swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Exotic manages to break the clinch.
Exotic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Exotic scores with a body shot.
Murdock tests Exotic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murdock moves out of range as Exotic strikes.
Exotic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murdock. Murdock circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Exotic throws a head kick but Murdock moves out of range.
Murdock slips under a jab.
No joy there for Exotic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Exotic misses with an uppercut. Murdock saw that one coming.#T4#
Exotic misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Murdock counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Exotic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Murdock has closed the distance and engaged Exotic in a clinch.
Murdock swings wildly with an uppercut but Exotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Exotic.
A short right from Exotic.
Murdock blocks a body shot from Exotic.
Murdock blocks an uppercut.
Murdock is leaning against Exotic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murdock swings wildly with an uppercut but Exotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murdock presses Exotic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Exotic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murdock.
Exotic blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Exotic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Exotic throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Murdock holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Exotic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joe Exotic will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Murdock ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
A big left from Exotic misses.
Murdock tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Murdock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Exotic manages to break the clinch.
Exotic throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murdock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murdock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Exotic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic throws a front kick that sends Murdock stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Exotic. Murdock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Exotic with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Murdock rushes Exotic and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Exotic tries to circle away but Murdock has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Exotic breaks the clinch.
Exotic misses with a head kick.
Exotic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murdock tries to clinch but Exotic moves out of range.
Murdock wants to clinch.
Murdock moves out of range as Exotic strikes.
Murdock wants to clinch up but Exotic keeps it at a distance.
Exotic with a jab.
Exotic throws the left hand but Murdock avoids the punch easily.
Murdock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Murdock misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Exotic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murdock is looking to clinch but Exotic is avoiding it.
Exotic avoids the body shot from Murdock.
Exotic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Murdock's head.
Joe Exotic is winning the standup battle so far.
Murdock moves in looking to clinch but Exotic pushes him off.
Murdock wants to clinch up but Exotic keeps it at a distance.
Exotic scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Exotic lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Murdock sprawling to the canvas. Exotic follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Murdock hang on? #ROC#Murdock is rocked!
Exotic trying to pass the guard but Murdock defending well.
Murdock is still in real trouble! Can Exotic finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Exotic is looking for a kimura but Murdock is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Exotic to get the leverage. #SUB#
Exotic is working for a kimura but Murdock is defending it quite comfortably.
Murdock seems to have recovered his senses.
Murdock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Exotic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Exotic is trying to control the action in half guard but Murdock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Murdock moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Exotic trying to control the position from guard on top but Murdock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Exotic is looking to work some ground and pound but Murdock has wrist control.
Murdock wants to stand up but Exotic is controlling him.
Murdock is looking to stand back up but Exotic counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Murdock.
Murdock is trying to stand back up but Exotic is controlling him
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Murdock can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Exotic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Murdock sees it coming and defends easily.
Murdock wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Exotic seems to be looking for submissions.
Exotic wants to take a breather but Murdock is having none of it.
Murdock is looking to escape.#SUB#
Exotic is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Exotic seems to be looking for submissions.
Exotic wants to pass to mount but Murdock is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Exotic dominated that second round.
That's time! Exotic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
Murdock instigates a clinch.
Murdock throws a punch but it's blocked by Exotic.
Exotic lands a hook that snaps the head of Murdock backwards.
Exotic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Exotic swings wildly with an uppercut but Murdock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Exotic lands with a short shot to the head.
Murdock misses with the head strike.
Exotic tries to break the clinch but Murdock is controlling the position.
Exotic tries to work over Murdock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Exotic misses with a body punch.
Murdock lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murdock.
Exotic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murdock can do to turn this around?
Murdock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Exotic's efforts to push away.#BC#
Exotic breaks from the clinch.
Murdock moves in looking to clinch but Exotic pushes him off.
Exotic looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Murdock looks to clinch
and Exotic counters with a three punch combo that has Murdock backing up. Murdock nods at Exotic to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Murdock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice jab there from Murdock. #CL2#
Murdock takes the fight into the clinch.
Exotic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murdock has him pressed against the cage.
Exotic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murdock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murdock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Exotic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murdock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Exotic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Exotic trying to stall but Murdock improves his position.
Exotic blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Exotic.
Exotic tries a body shot but Murdock blocks it.
Murdock leaning his opponent against the cage.
Exotic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Murdock lands a body shot. #BC#
Exotic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Exotic throws a sloppy head kick and Murdock moves out of range easily.
Murdock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Exotic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Exotic - that will leave a mark!
Exotic throws a looping overhand right but Murdock ducks down 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!
Murdock tries to clinch up but Exotic circles away and keeps his distance.
Murdock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Exotic tries to land a front kick but Murdock steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Joe Exotic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Exotic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Exotic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Murdock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Exotic misses with a body punch.
Exotic is trying to break the clinch but Murdock is controlling him.#BC#
Exotic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Murdock moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Exotic.
Exotic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Exotic has a couple of punches blocked by Murdock.
Exotic misses with a punch to the body.
Murdock pushes Exotic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Exotic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murdock works on Exotic's body with a couple of short punches.
Exotic fails to pull guard. #T4#
Murdock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murdock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Exotic is leaning against Murdock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Exotic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Charles Murdock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Exotic gets tackled into the cage by Murdock. Murdock maintains the clinch. #BC#
Exotic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murdock moves in looking to clinch but Exotic pushes him off.
It looked like Exotic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murdock.
Exotic lands a slapping body shot.
Murdock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Exotic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A quick step to the side and Exotic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murdock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Exotic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murdock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Exotic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Exotic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murdock wants to clinch up but Exotic keeps it at a distance.
Exotic lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Exotic.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Exotic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Exotic, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: CMMA 29 Tripple C
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Exotic misses with a wild body shot.
Switzer connects with a body shot that sends Exotic's belly button to the back.
Exotic misses with an uppercut
and Switzer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Exotic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A shot to the body from Exotic misses
and Switzer counters with a straight right hand.
Switzer lunges at Exotic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Exotic's hand.
Switzer throws a push kick but Exotic slaps the foot to one side.
Exotic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Exotic 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.
Exotic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Switzer misses with a body shot
and Exotic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Exotic swings widly with a right hand
and Switzer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1##CL#
Switzer gets tackled into the cage by Exotic. Exotic maintains the clinch.
Exotic is trying to maintain a safe position but Switzer gets an underhook and turns Exotic into the cage.
Switzer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Switzer tries to throw a body punch but Exotic avoids it by throwing Switzer back against the cage.
Exotic throws a head punch that misses.
Exotic tries to throw a body punch but Switzer avoids it by throwing Exotic back against the cage.
Exotic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Exotic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Exotic swings wildly with an uppercut but Switzer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Switzer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Exotic or not.
Switzer lands a hook that snaps the head of Exotic backwards.
Exotic lands a body punch.
Exotic blocks a body shot from Switzer.
Switzer tries to throw a body punch but Exotic avoids it by throwing Switzer back against the cage.
Exotic tries a body shot but Switzer blocks it.
Exotic lands an uppercut.
Exotic tries to work over Switzer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Switzer misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Exotic breaks the clinch.
Exotic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Switzer's head backwards.#T2#
Switzer throws an overhand right that lands on Exotic's shoulder, as Exotic tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Exotic lands a head shot.
A head kick misses from Exotic.
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
Exotic doesn't manage to clinch there - Switzer circles away.
Exotic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Switzer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Exotic.
Switzer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Exotic looks to land a left hand but Switzer moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Exotic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Exotic cracks Switzer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Exotic throws a sloppy head kick
and Exotic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Joe Exotic has been cut.
Switzer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Switzer throws a series of strikes that have Exotic backpedaling.
Exotic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Switzer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Exotic moves out of range as Switzer strikes.#T4#
Switzer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Exotic tries to clinch but Switzer moves out of range.
Exotic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Switzer.
Exotic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Switzer digs a good hook to Exotic's body.
Switzer misses with a hook
and Exotic counters with a nice uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Exotic.
Exotic misses with a looping right.
Switzer shapes to counter with a head kick.
Exotic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Switzer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Exotic's cut.
That's time! Exotic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Exotic swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Switzer counter with a right hand.
Switzer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Exotic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Exotic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Switzer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Exotic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Switzer.
Switzer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Exotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Switzer.
Exotic has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Switzer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Exotic.
Switzer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Switzer slips a jab and a cross from Exotic.
Exotic misses with a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Switzer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Switzer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Exotic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Switzer.
Exotic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Switzer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Switzer thuds a left hand into Exotic's body.
Exotic tries to clinch up
and Switzer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kyle Switzer seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Switzer tries to keep at a distance but Exotic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Exotic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Exotic working aggressively here. #T2#
Exotic blocks a body shot from Switzer.
Exotic tries to work over Switzer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Switzer tries a body shot but Exotic blocks it.
Switzer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Exotic cracks Switzer with a nice body shot.
Exotic swings wildly with an uppercut but Switzer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Switzer.
Joe Exotic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Switzer prevents a body shot from Exotic.
Exotic prevents a body shot from Switzer.
Exotic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Exotic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Exotic has a couple of punches blocked by Switzer.
Exotic throws a punch but it's blocked by Switzer.
Switzer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Exotic misses with a body punch.
Exotic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Switzer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Switzer blocks an uppercut.
Switzer lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Switzer.
Exotic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Switzer misses with a punch on the inside.
Switzer misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Exotic has a couple of punches blocked by Switzer.
Switzer tries to throw a body punch but Exotic avoids it by throwing Switzer back against the cage.
Switzer lands a left hand.
Switzer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Exotic has a couple of punches blocked by Switzer.
Switzer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Exotic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Exotic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Exotic scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Switzer fails to land.
Exotic blocking some punches.
Switzer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Exotic's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Switzer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Switzer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Exotic's elbow.
Exotic blocks an uppercut.
Switzer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Switzer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Switzer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Exotic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Switzer can't break the clinch.
Switzer blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Switzer throws a punch but it's blocked by Exotic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Switzer can't find room to land a body shot as Exotic controls the action.
Exotic blocking some punches. #BC#
Exotic breaks the clinch.
Exotic tries to clinch but Switzer moves out of range.
Switzer flicks out a counter leg kick but Exotic steps away.#CL#
Exotic moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Switzer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Exotic misses with a looping right.
Switzer shapes to counter with a head kick.
Switzer ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
Exotic just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Switzer, as that shot connected.
Switzer circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Switzer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Exotic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Switzer tests Exotic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Exotic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Exotic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Exotic lands a body shot.
Exotic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Switzer. Switzer obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic swings for the body but Switzer moves out of range.
Switzer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Switzer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Exotic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Exotic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Exotic lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Exotic closes the distance and pushes Switzer back into the cage.
Switzer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Exotic tries to throw a body punch but Switzer avoids it by throwing Exotic back against the cage.
Exotic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Exotic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Exotic is leaning against Switzer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Switzer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Switzer misses with the head strike.
Switzer takes a shot to the head.
Switzer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Exotic's elbow.
Exotic lands with a left to the head.
Exotic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Exotic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#Switzer is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Exotic throws a punch but it's blocked by Switzer.
Switzer is still on wobbly legs! Can Exotic finish him?
Switzer throws a head punch that misses.
Exotic working aggressively here. #T2#
Exotic misses with the head strike.
Exotic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Exotic.
Switzer wants to break free but Exotic has control.
Exotic swings wildly with an uppercut but Switzer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Exotic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Exotic working aggressively here. #TD#
Exotic manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Switzer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Switzer avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Exotic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Exotic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Switzer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Switzer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Exotic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Exotic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Exotic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Switzer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Switzer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Exotic keeping full guard, as Switzer tries to pass. #SUB#
Exotic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Switzer defends it easily.
Switzer trying to control but Exotic is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Exotic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Exotic keeping moving, preventing Switzer from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Exotic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Switzer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Switzer seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Exotic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Switzer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Switzer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Switzer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Switzer trying to control the position from guard on top but Exotic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Switzer passes into half guard. #SUB#
Exotic actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Exotic looking for submissions off his back.
Joe Exotic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Switzer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Exotic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Exotic gets full guard.#SUB#
Switzer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Switzer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Exotic is keeping the position for now.
Switzer trying to control but Exotic is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Exotic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Switzer 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Switzer!
Kyle Switzer decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CMMA 22 Obaminator vs Koslov
Date: Aug 09, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Exotic moves into range and clinches up with Barton.
Exotic lands a body punch. #TD2#
Exotic manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Barton avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Exotic has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Barton doesn't defend quickly enough and Exotic has managed to lock this one up! Can Barton escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Exotic on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joe Exotic!
Our winner, Joe Exotic, 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: CMMA 15 Oliveira vs Adams
Date: Jul 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Exotic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bryant 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.
Exotic feints and then cracks Bryant's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bryant down.
Exotic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good exchange - Bryant coming out on top.
Exotic looks to throw the jab but Bryant is out of range.
Exotic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bryant fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bryant fails to land with a series of punches.
Bryant lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant throws a hook to the side of Exotic's head but Exotic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bryant moves in looking to clinch but Exotic pushes him off.
Bryant lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Joe Exotic has been cut.
Kobe Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Exotic scores with a jab. Bryant acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Exotic avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Bryant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Exotic.
A punch combination from Bryant misses.
Exotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bryant. #CL#
Bryant takes the fight into the clinch.
Exotic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bryant misses with a body punch.
Exotic tries to pull guard but Bryant holds him up against the cage and eventually Exotic drops back down to his feet.
Bryant throws a punch but it's blocked by Exotic.
Exotic lands a shot to the body.
Exotic digs a right hand into Bryant's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bryant's gas tank.
Bryant is trying to break free.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Exotic.
Bryant is trying to break the clinch but Exotic is controlling him.
Bryant is trying to force a seperation but Exotic has the dominant position.#T2##BC#
Bryant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bryant looks to land a left hand but Exotic moved out of range nicely.
Bryant ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
Bryant misses with a two punch combination.
Exotic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bryant's head.
Bryant tries to clinch up but Exotic circles away and keeps his distance.
Bryant on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bryant tries to clinch up but Exotic circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Exotic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Bryant drives through and clinches with Exotic against the cage.
Bryant scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Exotic successfully pulls guard.
Bryant has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Exotic is proving hard to escape from.
Exotic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3##SUB2#
Bryant is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Exotic has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bryant is looking to defend but Exotic has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bryant! Exotic pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bryant taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joe Exotic!
Joe Exotic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CMMA 7 Oliveira vs McCowan
Date: Jun 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Guevara closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Exotic quickly recovers to half guard.
Exotic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Exotic has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Guevara. Oh but Exotic has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Guevara goes limp - he's gone! Exotic jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joe Exotic!
A victorious Joe Exotic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1#
Two tries to move into range but GroMalog moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Test Two has been cut.
GroMalog fails with an attempt to clinch.
Two uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
GroMalog with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Two misses with a kick to the body.
GroMalog throws an overhand right that lands on Two's shoulder, as Two tries to avoid the shot. #KD2#
GroMalog cracks Two with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Two looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can GroMalog finish him? #ROC2#
Two is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
GroMalog misses with a hook.
Two looks to score with a jab to the body but GroMalog is just out of range.
GroMalog looks like he wants to counter punch here.
GroMalog tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
GroMalog swings widly with a right hand
and Two counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
GroMalog staying out of range there.#KD2#
GroMalog feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Two sprawling to the canvas! Two rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can GroMalog finish him?!
Oh Two is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
GroMalog staying out of range there.
GroMalog steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Two.
Two seems to have got his legs back now.
Two misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from GroMalog.
GroMalog swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
GroMalog tries to clinch up.
Two lands with a nice body punch.
Two scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Two moves away from the strike by GroMalog.
Nice shot lands for Two.#T2#
GroMalog throws a hook but Two avoids it easily.
GroMalog is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
GroMalog wants to clinch up but Two keeps it at a distance.
Two tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but GroMalog was well out of range. Poor timing from Two.
Two throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Test Two seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
GroMalog moves in looking to clinch but Two pushes him off.
Two lands a straight punch to the body, keeping GroMalog at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of GroMalog 's head but he takes it in his stride.
GroMalog tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Two ducks down and throws a hook to the body but GroMalog moves away.
GroMalog rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Two counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Two rushes GroMalog and presses him up against the cage.
GroMalog lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
GroMalog lands with a left to the head.
Two misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
GroMalog pulls guard successfully.
GroMalog wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Two is now in half guard.
GroMalog regains full guard. Nicely done.
GroMalog is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Two knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for GroMalog on the ground.
GroMalog keeping moving, preventing Two from controlling successfully. #T4#
Two is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
GroMalog working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Two doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Two manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
GroMalog working for a triangle but Two defends it easily. #SUB2#
GroMalog escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Two gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Agronak GroMalog dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Test Two's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
GroMalog takes a swing at Two's ribcage but misses.
Two circles away from the clinch attempt.
GroMalog walks into a stiff left hand from Two.
Two uses good head movement to avoid the hook from GroMalog.
Two connects with a jab.
GroMalog has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Two fakes a jab and throws a low kick but GroMalog checks it well.
Two blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
GroMalog sends Two crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! GroMalog is motioning to the referee to let Two up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
GroMalog closes the distance but Two moves to the side
letting Two counter with a right hand. #T1#
Two avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
GroMalog throws out a loose jab but Two uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Two fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with GroMalog, pushing him back against the cage.
Two working aggressively here.
GroMalog working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, GroMalog scores with a nice short uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from GroMalog.
Two fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
GroMalog stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
GroMalog blocks an uppercut.
Two tries a body shot but GroMalog blocks it.
GroMalog blocks a body shot from Two.
A head punch on the inside from Two fails to land.
GroMalog blocking some punches. #T2#
A short right from GroMalog on the inside. #TD2#
GroMalog successfully pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
GroMalog looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Two has picked GroMalog up and slammed him! GroMalog can't keep hold of the triangle and Two manages to pass to side control!#SUB#
Two tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Two has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Two wants to lay and pray for a moment but GroMalog keeps working.
GroMalog stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
GroMalog is not content to let Two control the position. #T3#
GroMalog can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Two looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
GroMalog is looking for a sweep.
GroMalog struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
GroMalog might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Two haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Two is looking to take a break and control but GroMalog is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
GroMalog can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Two goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, GroMalog rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Two's guard! Nice work there by GroMalog! #SUB#
Two is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and GroMalog defends well.
GroMalog looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Agronak GroMalog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Test Two's cut.
That's time! Two's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Two has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from GroMalog finds it's way round the side to connect with Two's head. #CUT2#
Test Two's cut is getting worse.
GroMalog slips under a jab from Two.#CL#
Two takes the fight into the clinch.
Two misses with a punch to the body.
Two fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Two misses with a hook to the ribs.
GroMalog blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Two tried to land a shot to the body but connects with GroMalog's elbow.
GroMalog prevents a body shot from Two.
GroMalog scores with a shot to the side of Two's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from GroMalog.
GroMalog scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
GroMalog blocking some punches.
GroMalog fails to pull the fight into his guard.
GroMalog lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Two.#TD2#
GroMalog jumps guard. #SUB2#
GroMalog working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Two doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Two manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Two avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
GroMalog has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Two can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
GroMalog looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
Two trying to control but GroMalog is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
GroMalog looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Two passes into side control.
Two trying to control the position but GroMalog is working away.
Two working away.#T3#
Two wants to lay and pray for a moment but GroMalog keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Two working away.#SUB#
Two is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. GroMalog knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
GroMalog struggling a bit here.
Agronak GroMalog is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
GroMalog sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Two is keen to just control but GroMalog is a slippery customer.
Test Two has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
GroMalog moves into full guard. #SUB2#
GroMalog is looking for a triangle but Two pushes his legs off easily.
Two trying to control the position from guard on top but GroMalog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
GroMalog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Two.
Two throws a body shot but no joy.
Two moves away from the strike by GroMalog.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
GroMalog tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Two drops his hands momentarily and GroMalog takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Agronak GroMalog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well GroMalog 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30

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

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