Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C288: Albatross vs Femme IV
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Otori lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Otori.
Courtial avoids the body shot from Otori.
A nice inside leg kick there by Otori. That's going to slow Courtial down.
Godefroy Courtial seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Otori tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Courtial slips a straight right by Otori.
Courtial defending well as Otori loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Courtial instigates a clinch.
Courtial lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Otori backwards.
Otori tries to work over Courtial's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Otori blocks a body shot from Courtial.
Courtial's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Courtial misses with a short punch on the inside.
Courtial misses with a punch on the inside.
Otori blocks an uppercut.
Otori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otori misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Courtial.
Courtial is leaning against Otori and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Courtial blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Courtial lands with a right to the head.
Courtial misses with the head strike.
Otori working aggressively here.
Courtial has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Courtial prevents a body shot from Otori.
Otori tries to work over Courtial's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Otori works on Courtial's body with a couple of short punches.
Otori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Courtial's elbow.
Courtial misses with a hook to the ribs.
Otori throws a punch but it's blocked by Courtial.
Courtial scores with a shot to the side of Otori's head.
Courtial misses with a hook from the clinch.
Otori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Courtial blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Otori obliges.
Otori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Otori.
Courtial tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Courtial.
Courtial misses with a punch to the body.
Courtial goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Otori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Courtial misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Otori working Courtial over with knees to the body.
Courtial doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Otori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Otori lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Courtial lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Courtial tries to work over Otori's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Otori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Courtial struggles to land a body shot inside as Otori controls his hands.
Courtial lands a hook to the side of the head.
Otori crunches a lovely knee into Courtial's ribcage.
Courtial blocks an elbow strike from Otori.
Otori is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Courtial is defending well for now.
Otori lands with a light punch inside.
Courtial tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Courtial misses with a punch to the body.
Courtial tries a body shot but Otori blocks it.
Courtial fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Otori.
Courtial blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Courtial lands a nice shot to the body.
Otori lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Courtial backwards.
Otori struggles to land a body shot inside as Courtial controls his hands.
Otori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Courtial's elbow.
Otori tries to throw a body punch but Courtial avoids it by throwing Otori back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Otori throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Courtial's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Courtial swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Otori takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Courtial scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Courtial listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Courtial lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Otori throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Courtial misses with a hook
and Otori counters with a nice leg kick.
Otori blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Courtial misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Courtial.
Courtial fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Otori looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Courtial connects with a solid leg kick.
Otori lands a jab to Courtial's midsection.
Courtial walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Otori checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Courtial tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Otori tried to score with a low kick but Courtial checks it.
Courtial throws a jab when Otori was well out of range.
Courtial throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Courtial uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Otori.
Courtial avoids a kick to the body.
Courtial misses with a leg kick.
Otori blocks a head kick by Courtial.
Otori tries a quick counter leg kick but Courtial is wise to it.
Otori misses with a straight left.
Otori swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Courtial.
Otori misses with a body shot.
Courtial checks the leg kick.
Courtial on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Courtial swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Courtial defending well as Otori loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shigeru Otori 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#
Courtial displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Otori throws out the jab.
Otori swings for the body but Courtial moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Courtial. Otori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Otori connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Otori jabs Courtial to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Donk. Otori catches Courtial right on the button with a cross.
Courtial throws a big shot that misses.
Otori throws a lazy right hand but Courtial sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Courtial lands a nice hook to Otori's body. Otori takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Otori misses with a jab, cross combination.
Otori checks a leg kick.
Courtial fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Otori is out of range.
Courtial keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Otori.
Courtial takes a swing at Otori's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by Otori.
Otori misses with an uppercut
and Courtial counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Courtial walks into a left hand. #T1#
Courtial ducks under a wild hook from Otori.
Courtial swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Otori scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Courtial doesn't seem bothered though.
A low kick lands for Otori.
Otori digs a good hook to Courtial's body.
Otori throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Courtial sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Otori.
Courtial is looking to wear down Otori with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fighters circling - Otori throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shigeru Otori seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Otori misses the shot to the body.
Courtial throws an off balance right hand
and Otori counters with a stiff right hand.
Otori pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Courtial tries to score with a low kick but Otori moves his leg out of the way.
Courtial misses with a wild body shot.
Courtial scores with a hook to the body. Otori takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Otori throws a big shot that misses.
Courtial looks to score with a jab to the body but Otori is just out of range.
Otori moves forwards but Courtial connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Courtial thumps Otori with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Courtial misses with a hook.#T2#
Otori throws a jab when Courtial was well out of range.
Otori moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Courtial walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Otori jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Courtial is looking to slow Otori down with leg kicks.
Courtial throws a leg kick but Otori moved away.
Otori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Courtial jabs Otori to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Otori takes a swing at Courtial's ribcage but misses.
Otori avoids the body shot from Courtial.
Otori walks into a left hand.
Otori takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Courtial throws a body shot but no joy.
Courtial walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Otori checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Courtial jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Courtial tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Courtial jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Otori scores with a nice head shot.
Courtial tries to work over Otori's front leg with a kick but Otori checks it.
A punch combination from Courtial misses.
Otori moves out of range of the strikes.
Courtial displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Otori throws out the jab.
Courtial just misses with a punch to the body.
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Courtial misses with a double jab.
Courtial throws a head kick but Otori moves out of range.
Otori lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Courtial bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Otori's head backwards.
Otori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Courtial.
Courtial wants to slow Otori down by chopping away at his legs.
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Otori throws a sloppy head kick
and Courtial counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Courtial misses the shot to the body.
Courtial slips a jab from Otori.#T4#
Courtial throws a body punch but Otori moves out of range.
Otori takes a swing at Courtial's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Courtial waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Otori.
Otori takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice cross by Otori.
Otori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Otori takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Courtial has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Otori.
Courtial avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Otori throws a solid leg kick but Courtial takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Otori.
Otori lands a head shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A punch combination from Courtial misses.
Courtial scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Courtial tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otori was well out of range. Poor timing from Courtial.
Otori throws the kick towards the body but Courtial avoids it.
Courtial throws a right hand that misses
and Otori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Otori moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shigeru Otori will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Otori loads up on a big right hand but Courtial slips the punch.
Courtial was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Courtial throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Otori lands a body shot.
Otori scores with a nice right hand.
Otori slips under a jab.
Otori avoids the head kick by Courtial.
Otori slips under a jab.
Courtial is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Otori throws a leg kick which misses Courtial's front leg but catches the back leg as Courtial tries to avoid it.
Otori showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Courtial.
Courtial misses the body punch
and Otori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Otori throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otori with a nice calf kick.
Courtial scores with a shot to the body.
Courtial steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Otori.
Otori throws a leg kick which misses Courtial's front leg but catches the back leg as Courtial tries 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!
A clash of legs there as Courtial blocks the low kick.
A left and a right from Otori both land. Nice combination. #T1#
Courtial with the inside leg kick.
Otori with a hook.
Courtial slips under a jab.
Courtial thows a left - swing and a miss!
Courtial 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.
Otori feints a counter leg kick.
Otori looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Otori throws a leg kick but Courtial sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Otori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Courtial misses with a leg kick.
Otori avoids the body shot from Courtial.
Otori scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Otori misses with a low kick.
Courtial walks into a jab.
Otori thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Courtial misses the target.
Otori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Courtial.
Otori throws a jab when Courtial was well out of range.
Courtial ducks under a wild hook from Otori.#T2#
Courtial throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Otori connects with a leg kick.
Courtial takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Courtial throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Otori attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Courtial with a jab.
Otori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Otori scores with a spinning back kick!
Otori takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Courtial tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otori was well out of range. Poor timing from Courtial.#CL#
Courtial has managed to clinch.
Otori swings wildly with an uppercut but Courtial uses good head movement to avoid it.
Courtial lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Courtial misses with a body punch.
Courtial struggles to land a body shot inside as Otori controls his hands. #BC#
Courtial manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Courtial throws a lazy uppercut
and Otori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Courtial misses with a body punch
and Otori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Courtial just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Otori. Beautiful body shot.
Otori moves out of range as Courtial strikes.
Otori misses with a kick to the body.
Otori with the inside leg kick.
Courtial looks to land a left hand but Otori moved out of range nicely.
Courtial throws a poor cross that misses
and Otori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Otori throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Courtial throws a right and a left that both miss.
Otori misses with a looping left.
Courtial throws a shot to the body.
Courtial throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Otori sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Otori was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Courtial looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Otori pivots, looking for a leg kick but Courtial is out of range and Otori settles back down.
Courtial throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Otori misses with a leg kick
and Otori takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Courtial is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Otori.
Otori looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Otori throws a front kick aimed at Courtial's knee but Courtial avoids it well.
Otori looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Courtial uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Otori has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from Otori. Courtial does a little dance to reset his feet.
Courtial throws a head kick that misses.
Otori tried to score with a low kick but Courtial checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Courtial. Otori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Otori swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Otori misses with a two punch combination.
Courtial throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Courtial misses its intended target.
Courtial throws a leg kick
and Courtial takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Courtial throws a jab but it's blocked by Otori.
Otori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Courtial.
Otori flicks out a counter leg kick but Courtial steps away.
Otori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Courtial is looking to counter punch.
Godefroy Courtial has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shigeru Otori is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Courtial doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shigeru Otori comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Otori 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: C281: Nakagawa vs Gunnarsson
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Courtial 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.
Courtial scores with a jab. Aalto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aalto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alpha Brasil in the buildup to the fight.
Courtial is looking to clinch. #TD#
Aalto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Courtial to the mat! Courtial manages to get full guard.
Courtial pulls Aalto in close to his closed guard and prevents Aalto from doing any damage or advancing position.
Aalto preventing the sweep.
Courtial trying to keep a closed guard but Aalto is proving a slippery customer.
Aalto stays in close to Courtial's body and controls the position.
Aalto wants to control from the top but Courtial keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Aalto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Aalto trying to control but Courtial is working from the bottom.
Aalto lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Courtial wants to sweep here but Aalto controlling him for the moment.
Aalto throws a big right hand that misses.
Aalto connects with a couple of short punches.
Aalto scoring with some ground and pound.
Courtial managing to control the position.
Courtial keeping full guard, as Aalto tries to pass.
Courtial trying to keep a closed guard but Aalto is proving a slippery customer.
Courtial looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aalto is one step ahead there.
Aalto trying to control the position from guard on top but Courtial is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aalto has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Courtial looking for a sweep. Not yet Courtial, not yet. #T2#
Courtial avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Courtial avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aalto trying to control but Courtial is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Courtial is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Aalto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Courtial working a defensive guard here.
Aalto looking to pass the guard.
Courtial 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#
Aalto tries to get to full guard but Courtial has control of the leg.
Courtial wants to pass to mount but Aalto is defending the position.
Courtial is taking a breather. Aalto 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.#T3#
Courtial is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Aalto actively working from the bottom here.
Courtial is looking to take a break and control but Aalto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #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.
Courtial perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Aalto is looking to control Courtial's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aalto avoid being mounted?
Aalto is looking to improve his position.
Courtial is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Aalto is looking for a sweep. Courtial is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Courtial moves nicely into side control.
Aalto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Courtial wants to pass to mount but Aalto is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Courtial is keen to just control but Aalto is a slippery customer.
Aalto is looking for a sweep. Courtial is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Courtial sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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 Michael Aalto 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#
Courtial misses with a wild body shot.
Aalto shoots in but no luck this time.
Aalto moves out of range of the leg kick from Courtial.
Aalto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Aalto fails to land the takedown.
Courtial tries to land a leg kick but Aalto saw it coming and moves away.
Aalto seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Courtial throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aalto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Courtial throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aalto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aalto staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Courtial cracks Aalto with a right hand to the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Aalto.
Aalto scores with a hook to the body. Courtial takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Courtial chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aalto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Courtial moves away.#T1#
Courtial throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Courtial throws a shot from downtown. Aalto moves away and avoids it.
Courtial tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aalto is able to avoid easily.
Aalto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aalto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Courtial throws a body shot but no joy.
Aalto ducks under a wild hook from Courtial.
Nice jab there from Courtial.
Aalto looks for a takedown but Courtial sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Aalto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Courtial. Aalto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aalto misses with a body shot.
Courtial takes a swing at Aalto's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Courtial misses.
Courtial throws a body shot but no joy.
Aalto lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Aalto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Despite the aggression on Courtial's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Courtial has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aalto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aalto checks a leg kick.
Aalto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Courtial cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Courtial throws a right hand that misses
and Aalto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Courtial clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Courtial pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Courtial with the inside leg kick.
Aalto cracks Courtial with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That kick from Courtial tenderised Aalto's leg. Aalto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Courtial misses the jab.
Courtial takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters circling - Courtial throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aalto pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Courtial back to the cage. Aalto follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Godefroy Courtial seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aalto shoots in for a takedown but Courtial shows good takedown defense. #T3#
Good leg kick by Courtial.
Aalto works Courtial's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Courtial gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Courtial tries to work over Aalto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aalto tries to throw a body punch but Courtial avoids it by throwing Aalto back against the cage. #TD#
Aalto drags the fight down to the ground.
Courtial controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Courtial looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Courtial avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Courtial is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Courtial must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Aalto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
Aalto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Courtial is one step ahead there.
Courtial trying to control but Aalto is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Aalto is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Aalto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Courtial defends well.#SUB#
Courtial lying in Aalto's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Aalto decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Courtial taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Aalto!
An out of breath Michael Aalto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C275: Gunnarson vs Ochoa II
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
Courtial misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice side step and Jean Baptiste releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Courtial will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Courtial misses with a straight right.
Courtial has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Courtial throws a body shot but no joy.
Jean Baptiste tries to move into range but Courtial moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Godefroy Courtial seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jean Baptiste takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jean Baptiste uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Courtial.
Jean Baptiste flicks out a counter leg kick but Courtial steps away.
Courtial throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jean Baptiste's head.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook to the side of Courtial's head but Courtial sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jean Baptiste missing with a left hand there. Courtial was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jean Baptiste 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.
Courtial throws a leg kick but Jean Baptiste sees it coming and moves out of range.
Courtial avoids a kick to the body.
Jean Baptiste slips a jab from Courtial.
Courtial stuns Jean Baptiste with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Courtial scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jean Baptiste is looking to slow Courtial down with leg kicks.
Courtial swings for the body but Jean Baptiste moves out of range.
Jean Baptiste throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Jean Baptiste lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jean Baptiste uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Courtial has time to react.
Courtial tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jean Baptiste lands a nice leg kick that just misses Courtial's sensitive parts.
Courtial throws a body punch but Jean Baptiste moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Courtial misses
enabling Jean Baptiste to counter with a crisp jab.
Jean Baptiste slips a jab from Courtial.
Jean Baptiste lands with a thumping leg kick.
Courtial swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Jean Baptiste.
Courtial bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jean Baptiste misses with a low kick.
Jean Baptiste throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Courtial swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jean Baptiste looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Courtial jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Courtial throws a nice looking combination but Jean Baptiste bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jean Baptiste.
Courtial displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jean Baptiste throws out the jab. #T2#
Courtial fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jean Baptiste manages to avoid it.
Jean Baptiste goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Courtial appears to be looking for a big counter.
Courtial with the inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jean Baptiste. That's going to slow Courtial down.
Courtial throws a front kick aimed at Jean Baptiste's knee but Jean Baptiste avoids it well.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste swings for the body but Courtial moves out of range.
Jean Baptiste lands with a right hand.
Donk. Courtial catches Jean Baptiste right on the button with a cross.
Courtial lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Courtial chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jean Baptiste can pounce on him.
Jean Baptiste stuns Courtial with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jean Baptiste scores with a punch to the head.
Courtial throws a right hand that misses
and Jean Baptiste counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Courtial looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jean Baptiste darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Courtial thuds a left hand into Jean Baptiste's body.
Courtial misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Jean Baptiste was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Courtial throws a looping overhand right but Jean Baptiste ducks down to avoid it.
Courtial staying out of range there.
Courtial rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jean Baptiste moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jean Baptiste slips under a jab.
Courtial throws a body shot but no joy.
Courtial keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jean Baptiste keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Courtial uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jean Baptiste misses with a looping right.
Jean Baptiste blocks a jab.
Jean Baptiste is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Courtial.
Jean Baptiste throws an overhand right that lands on Courtial's shoulder, as Courtial tries to avoid the shot.
Jean Baptiste tries to land a front kick but Courtial steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jean Baptiste throws a push kick but Courtial slaps the foot to one side.
Courtial thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jean Baptiste throws a big counter head kick but Courtial avoids it with no problem.
Courtial throws a jab when Jean Baptiste was well out of range.
Jean Baptiste is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Courtial had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Jean Baptiste throws the kick towards the body but Courtial avoids it.#T4#
Courtial bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste throws a body punch but Courtial moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Courtial lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jean Baptiste thows a left - swing and a miss!
Courtial tests Jean Baptiste's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Courtial blocks a leg kick.
Courtial misses with a body punch
and Jean Baptiste cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Courtial pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Courtial ducks under a wild hook from Jean Baptiste.
Courtial is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Courtial tries a head kick but it misses.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body kick.
Jean Baptiste throws a jab when Courtial was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Courtial looks to land a combination but Jean Baptiste avoids it well.
Jean Baptiste misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Courtial to counter with a crisp jab.
Jean Baptiste throws a head kick that misses.
Jean Baptiste takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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 Godefroy Courtial will probably get the nod.
That's time! Courtial's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jean Baptiste looks to land a left hand but Courtial moved out of range nicely.
Courtial throws a right and a left that both miss.
Godefroy Courtial is winning the standup battle so far.
Courtial lands a jab to the nose.
Jean Baptiste scores with a leg kick.
Courtial misses with a shot to the body
and Jean Baptiste counters with a stiff right hand.
Jean Baptiste on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Courtial wants to land a leg kick but Jean Baptiste is out of range.
Jean Baptiste ducks under a wild hook from Courtial.
Jean Baptiste checks a low kick from Courtial.
Jean Baptiste 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#
Courtial has managed to clinch.
Courtial makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Courtial.
Courtial fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Jean Baptiste.
A shot in the inside from Jean Baptiste.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jean Baptiste pushes Courtial back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Courtial 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.
Courtial blocks a body shot from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1##BC2#
Jean Baptiste breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jean Baptiste misses the shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Courtial.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jean Baptiste.
Courtial throws a jab when Jean Baptiste was well out of range.
Jean Baptiste ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Courtial moves away.
Jean Baptiste checks a low kick from Courtial.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jean Baptiste darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jean Baptiste chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jean Baptiste swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Courtial with a jab.
A leg kick checked by Courtial.
Courtial is looking to score with low kicks.
Courtial misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice defenses there by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Courtial has closed the distance and engaged Jean Baptiste in a clinch.
Courtial misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Courtial breaks from the clinch.
Courtial uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jean Baptiste.
Courtial lands a two punch combo.
Jean Baptiste misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Courtial misses the target.
Jean Baptiste looks for the body kick but Courtial saw that one coming.
It looked like Courtial wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jean Baptiste thows a leg kick but Courtial checks it
and Courtial connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jean Baptiste looks to land a body kick but Courtial moved away.
Courtial throws a nice head kick!
Jean Baptiste explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Courtial uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jean Baptiste.
Courtial moves out of range of the body kick from Jean Baptiste.
Courtial throws a head kick but Jean Baptiste moves out of range.
Jean Baptiste throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Courtial.
Jean Baptiste jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Jean Baptiste works Courtial's body with a nice hook.
Courtial connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Courtial tries to score with a low kick but Jean Baptiste moves his leg out of the way.
Jean Baptiste tries to land a leg kick but Courtial saw it coming and moves away.
Jean Baptiste throws a low kick but it's checked well by Courtial.
Courtial misses with a wild combination.
Jean Baptiste staying out of range there.
Courtial misses with a straight right.
Jean Baptiste tries a low kick but Courtial avoids it.
Jean Baptiste misses with a hook. Courtial ducked under it nicely.
Courtial lands a slapping body shot.
Courtial sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jean Baptiste slips under a jab.
Jean Baptiste looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jean Baptiste throws an overhand right that lands on Courtial's shoulder, as Courtial tries to avoid the shot.
Courtial swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Courtial slips under a jab.#T4#
Jean Baptiste tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jean Baptiste misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Courtial. Jean Baptiste does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jean Baptiste keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Courtial drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Courtial missing with a left hand there. Jean Baptiste was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jean Baptiste tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Courtial was well out of range. Poor timing from Jean Baptiste.
Courtial swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice uppercut.
Courtial throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Courtial throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jean Baptiste doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Courtial fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Courtial gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Courtial slips under a jab from Jean Baptiste.
Courtial lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good exchange - Jean Baptiste coming out on top.
Jean Baptiste thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Courtial if he has to take too many more of those.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brady Jean Baptiste will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Courtial avoids a kick to the body.
Courtial on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice shot lands for Courtial.
Courtial throws a sloppy head kick and Jean Baptiste moves out of range easily.
Courtial throws a body shot but no joy.
Jean Baptiste tries to land a leg kick but Courtial saw it coming and moves away.
Courtial looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A shot to the liver by Courtial. Beautiful body shot.
Courtial keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jean Baptiste works Courtial's body with a nice hook.
Jean Baptiste throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Courtial sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jean Baptiste slips a straight right by Courtial.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jean Baptiste 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.
Good standup being displayed there by Jean Baptiste as he connects with a hook.
Courtial on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Courtial moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Courtial throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jean Baptiste stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Courtial throws a leg kick which misses Jean Baptiste's front leg but catches the back leg as Jean Baptiste tries to avoid it.
Courtial missing with a left hand there. Jean Baptiste was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jean Baptiste misses the shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Courtial is out of range.
Courtial lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Courtial tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jean Baptiste throws a low kick but Courtial avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Courtial on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jean Baptiste misses with a straight left.
Jean Baptiste misses with a low kick.
Courtial tries to move into range but Jean Baptiste moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jean Baptiste scores with a kick to the midsection.
Courtial will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Courtial takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Courtial seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jean Baptiste.
Courtial misses with a looping right.
Courtial will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T2#
Courtial is looking to slow Jean Baptiste down with leg kicks.
Jean Baptiste fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Courtial.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Courtial throws a head kick that misses.
Courtial swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice leg kick.
Courtial blocks a jab.
Jean Baptiste thumps Courtial with a low kick.
Jean Baptiste throws a lazy right hand but Courtial sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Courtial lands a nice shot to the body.
Courtial throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Jean Baptiste counter with a right hand.
Jean Baptiste throws a head kick but Courtial moves out of range.
Courtial swings widly with a right hand
and Jean Baptiste counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice body kick there by Jean Baptiste.
Courtial throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jean Baptiste cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Courtial looks to score with a jab to the body but Jean Baptiste is just out of range.
Courtial is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jean Baptiste swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Courtial wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jean Baptiste blocks a head kick by Courtial.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Courtial misses with a looping right.
Jean Baptiste connects with a single shot there.
Courtial misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Jean Baptiste.
Courtial swings widly with a right hand
and Jean Baptiste counters with an outside leg kick.
Courtial throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Courtial on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jean Baptiste. Jean Baptiste obviously looking to wear him down.
Courtial throws a body punch but Jean Baptiste moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Courtial crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jean Baptiste - the referee stops the clock and Courtial gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jean Baptiste. Courtial manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Good standup being displayed there by Jean Baptiste as he connects with a hook.
Jean Baptiste bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Courtial's head backwards.
Jean Baptiste misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Courtial takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Courtial misses with a double jab
and Jean Baptiste counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jean Baptiste throws a leg kick but Courtial checks it. #T4#
Jean Baptiste defending well as Courtial loads up on a big left hand.
Courtial stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jean Baptiste.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jean Baptiste.
Donk. Jean Baptiste catches Courtial right on the button with a cross.
Jean Baptiste swings for the body but Courtial moves out of range.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook but Courtial blocks it.
Jean Baptiste lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Courtial throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jean Baptiste is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Courtial.
Courtial avoids the body shot from Jean Baptiste.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jean Baptiste tries to move into range but Courtial moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jean Baptiste misses with a looping left.
A good leg kick by Courtial.
Jean Baptiste scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brady Jean Baptiste comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jean Baptiste 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: C273: Martin vs Gunnarsson
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Ferkingstad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Courtial connects with a body shot that sends Ferkingstad's belly button to the back.
A swing and a miss from Courtial.
Jab by Courtial.
Ferkingstad is looking to score with low kicks.#CL#
Ferkingstad moves into range and clinches up with Courtial.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ferkingstad.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Courtial.
Courtial lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ferkingstad scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ferkingstad lands with a right to the head.
Courtial fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Courtial blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Ferkingstad.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Courtial pushes Ferkingstad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Ferkingstad on the inside.
A short uppercut from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad scores with a hook to the body.
Ferkingstad lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ferkingstad blocks an uppercut.
Ferkingstad tries to throw a body punch but Courtial avoids it by throwing Ferkingstad back against the cage. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Courtial.
Courtial blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Courtial blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferkingstad wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Courtial.
Courtial blocking some punches.
Courtial swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferkingstad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Courtial throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferkingstad.
Courtial lands a right hand.
Courtial pushes Ferkingstad back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Ferkingstad as the two fighters clinch.
Courtial misses with the head strike.
Ferkingstad lands a body shot.
Ferkingstad taking a breather.
I was talking to Ferkingstad's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ferkingstad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Courtial misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Courtial tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Ferkingstad working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Courtial tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Courtial tries to throw a body punch but Ferkingstad avoids it by throwing Courtial back against the cage.
Ferkingstad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Courtial scores with a shot to the side of Ferkingstad's head.
Ferkingstad works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Courtial blocks a body shot from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad lands a right hand that snaps the head of Courtial backwards.
Ferkingstad blocking some punches.
Courtial misses with a hook to the ribs.
Courtial prevents a body shot from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad throws a punch but it's blocked by Courtial.
Ferkingstad blocks an uppercut.
Ferkingstad prevents a body shot from Courtial.
Courtial lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ferkingstad or not.
Ferkingstad working aggressively here.
Courtial digs a right hand underneath Ferkingstad's ribcage. Ferkingstad let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ferkingstad misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Courtial lands a shot to the body.
Courtial tries a body shot but Ferkingstad blocks it.
Courtial blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Courtial has a couple of punches blocked by Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad misses with the head strike.
Ferkingstad tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Courtial avoids it.
Courtial can't find room to land a body shot as Ferkingstad controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Courtial fails to land.
Ferkingstad misses with a punch on the inside.
Courtial lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ferkingstad backwards.
Ferkingstad misses with a punch on the inside.
Courtial misses with a hook from the clinch.
Courtial misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferkingstad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ferkingstad tries a body shot but Courtial blocks it.
Ferkingstad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ferkingstad tries a body shot but Courtial blocks it.
Ferkingstad lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Courtial.
Courtial lands with a right to the head. #T4#
A short right from Courtial.
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!
Courtial digs a right hand into Ferkingstad's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ferkingstad's gas tank.
Courtial tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferkingstad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Courtial digs a right hand into Ferkingstad's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ferkingstad's gas tank.
Courtial doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Courtial fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferkingstad has a couple of punches blocked by Courtial.
Courtial lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Ferkingstad on the inside.
Ferkingstad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferkingstad stalling.
Courtial goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Courtial is looking to break free of the clinch but Ferkingstad has double underhooks.
Ferkingstad is leaning against Courtial and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ferkingstad tries to work over Courtial's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferkingstad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Courtial blocking some punches.
Ferkingstad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferkingstad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Godefroy Courtial 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#
Courtial is looking to clinch.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Courtial misses with a straight right.
Courtial throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ferkingstad stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ferkingstad lands a nice looking body shot.
Ferkingstad motions for Courtial to come forward. Ferkingstad throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Courtial lunges at Ferkingstad with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ferkingstad's hand.
Ferkingstad throws a right hand that misses
enabling Courtial to counter with a crisp jab.
Courtial has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ferkingstad.
Courtial throws a hook to the side of Ferkingstad's head but Ferkingstad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Courtial tests Ferkingstad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Courtial looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferkingstad is just out of range.
Ferkingstad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Courtial.
Good work by Courtial as he checks the leg kick.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick
and Courtial counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ferkingstad lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Courtial misses with a straight right.
Ferkingstad throws a front kick that sends Courtial stumbling back into the cage.
Ferkingstad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Courtial.
Courtial swings widly with a right hand
and Ferkingstad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ferkingstad throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Courtial checks a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ferkingstad is looking to clinch but Courtial is avoiding it.
Good leg kick by Ferkingstad.
Courtial misses with a looping left.
Courtial throws a nice looking combination but Ferkingstad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big left from Courtial misses.
Ferkingstad looks to throw a body kick
and Courtial cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick but Courtial checks it.
Courtial with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Courtial swings for the body but Ferkingstad moves out of range.
Ferkingstad throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ferkingstad fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Courtial throws a leg kick but Ferkingstad moved away.
Ferkingstad seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ferkingstad wants to clinch up but Courtial keeps it at a distance.
Courtial stalks Ferkingstad and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ferkingstad's face. Ferkingstad staggers backwards, shaken.
Courtial dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferkingstad tries to clinch up but Courtial circles away and keeps his distance.
Courtial now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ferkingstad throws a jab but it's blocked by Courtial.
Ferkingstad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Courtial. #T2#
Ferkingstad takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ferkingstad chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Courtial can pounce on him.
A low kick from Ferkingstad is predictable there
and Courtial connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ferkingstad throws a body punch but Courtial moves out of range.
Ferkingstad connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Courtial jabs at Ferkingstad's body.
Courtial misses with a hook. Ferkingstad ducked under it nicely.
Courtial uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Courtial moves out of range as Ferkingstad strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Ferkingstad checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Courtial scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Courtial. Those never looked like landing.
Ferkingstad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Courtial.
A slow jab from Courtial misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick from Ferkingstad misses.
Courtial with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ferkingstad to score with a decent uppercut.
Courtial moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Ferkingstad checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Courtial bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Courtial throws out a powerful jab.
Ferkingstad staying out of range there.
Courtial throws a body punch but Ferkingstad moves out of range.
Courtial lands a nice hook to Ferkingstad's body. Ferkingstad takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ferkingstad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Courtial throws out the jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Courtial!
Courtial throws a right hand that misses
enabling Ferkingstad to counter with a crisp jab.
Ferkingstad misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL#
Ferkingstad has closed the distance and engaged Courtial in a clinch.
Courtial swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferkingstad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferkingstad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Courtial.
Ferkingstad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Courtial scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferkingstad tries a body shot but Courtial blocks it.
Ferkingstad lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Ferkingstad tries to throw a body punch but Courtial avoids it by throwing Ferkingstad back against the cage.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Courtial misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferkingstad.
A shot in the inside from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad pushes Courtial back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Courtial's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That kick from Ferkingstad tenderised Courtial's leg. Courtial is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ferkingstad takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ferkingstad connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Courtial momentarily.
Ferkingstad throws out a leg kick but Courtial moves out of range and Ferkingstad only half commits.
Courtial moves away from the strike by Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad avoids the body shot from Courtial.
Ferkingstad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Courtial.
Courtial misses with a straight left.
Ferkingstad is looking to counter the offense by Courtial and move into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Courtial connects with a jab.
Courtial throws a big shot that misses.
Courtial shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ferkingstad turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Courtial throws a nice looking combination but Ferkingstad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Godefroy Courtial showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Courtial misses with a hook. Ferkingstad ducked under it nicely.
Ferkingstad fails in his attempt to clinch.
A low kick lands for Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferkingstad. Courtial does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferkingstad throws a hook but Courtial avoids it easily.
Courtial misses with a hook. Ferkingstad ducked under it nicely.
Ferkingstad lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferkingstad on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ferkingstad checks a leg kick.
Ferkingstad misses with a kick to the body.
Courtial throws a counter combo.
Godefroy Courtial seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ferkingstad lands an overhand right.
Courtial lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferkingstad circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferkingstad turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Courtial attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ferkingstad stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Courtial.
Ferkingstad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Courtial darts in and clinches Ferkingstad up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferkingstad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Courtial backwards. #T1#
Ferkingstad is working Courtial over against the cage.
Ferkingstad throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Courtial blocks an uppercut.
Ferkingstad taking a breather.
Courtial fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Courtial misses with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ferkingstad swings wildly with an uppercut but Courtial uses good head movement to avoid it.
Courtial throws a head punch that misses.
Ferkingstad taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Ferkingstad.
Courtial misses with a punch to the body.
Ferkingstad misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Courtial breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Courtial throws a sloppy head kick and Ferkingstad moves out of range easily.
Ferkingstad looks to land a body kick but Courtial moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Courtial! But no joy.
A nice leg kick from Ferkingstad, right into the meat of the thigh.
Courtial misses with a double jab.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ferkingstad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Courtial swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ferkingstad lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Courtial's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Courtial throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ferkingstad takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good exchange - Ferkingstad coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferkingstad is looking to chop away at Courtial's legs.
Courtial thuds a left hand into Ferkingstad's body.
Courtial ducks under a wild hook from Ferkingstad.
Courtial just misses with a punch to the body.
Courtial misses with an uppercut
and Ferkingstad counters with a thumping low kick.
Ferkingstad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferkingstad defending well as Courtial loads up on a big left hand.
Ferkingstad blocks a head kick by Courtial.
Courtial throws a leg kick but Ferkingstad checks it.
Ferkingstad turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ferkingstad tries to clinch up but Courtial circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice cross by Courtial.
Ferkingstad jabs Courtial to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Godefroy Courtial is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Ferkingstad misses with a kick to the body.
Ferkingstad slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ferkingstad moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferkingstad jabs Courtial to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Courtial lands a body shot.
Courtial throws a body shot but no joy.
Courtial keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Courtial clobbers Ferkingstad with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Courtial misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Ferkingstad gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Courtial fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Ferkingstad fails to land.
Ferkingstad swings wildly with an uppercut but Courtial uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferkingstad swings wildly with an uppercut but Courtial uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Courtial blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferkingstad lands a hook that snaps the head of Courtial backwards.
Ferkingstad blocks an uppercut.
Courtial blocks a body shot from Ferkingstad.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ferkingstad takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Courtial blocks an uppercut.
Ferkingstad is stalling here.
Ferkingstad misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Ferkingstad.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Godefroy Courtial!

Event: C262: Albatross vs Femme II
Date: Dec 24, 2023

#R1#
Gracie walks into a jab.
Courtial lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back.
Courtial looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Gracie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Courtial misses.
Courtial scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Courtial counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Courtial saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Courtial misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Courtial gets a clinch.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Godefroy Courtial has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renoa Gracie.#TD2#
Gracie pulls guard effortlessly.
Courtial tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at GAMMA Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Courtial is working hard here to advance position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Courtial controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Courtial defends it easily.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Courtial tries to pass. #T1#
Courtial's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie is trying to keep Courtial in close.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet. #SUB2#
Courtial got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Courtial has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Courtial has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Courtial sitting in guard here, content to control.
Courtial pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Courtial seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Courtial works his way into side control.
A lull in the action here as Courtial stalls from top position.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Courtial taking a breather here.
Gracie wants to control but Courtial postures up.
Courtial tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Courtial keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Courtial pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Courtial's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Courtial gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Courtial got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Courtial has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Courtial stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Courtial avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Courtial looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Courtial is aware though and is defending well.
Courtial not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Gracie working for a triangle but Courtial defends it easily. #T4#
Courtial is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Gracie working for a triangle but Courtial defends it easily. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Courtial looking to pass the guard.
Courtial 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.
Courtial continues to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Godefroy Courtial dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Courtial lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie at a distance.
Courtial lands with an overhand left.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Courtial throws a good cross that connects.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Courtial seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gracie misses with a takedown
letting Courtial counter with a right hand.
Godefroy Courtial has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renoa Gracie.
Gracie tries to clinch but Courtial moves out of range.
Courtial scores with a sloppy right hand. Gracie should have avoided that one.
Godefroy Courtial is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Courtial's waist but Courtial gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Courtial lands a leg kick that knocks Gracie off balance momentarily.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Courtial sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Courtial defends it nicely.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Courtial scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Courtial changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Courtial as he jumps to the side.
Courtial digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs.
Courtial is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Good exchange - Courtial coming out on top.
Courtial lunges at Gracie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gracie's hand.
Courtial lands a slapping body shot.
Courtial lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Courtial slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Courtial swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Courtial scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Courtial circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Courtial cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2##CL#
Courtial gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Courtial blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Courtial lands a shot to the body.
Courtial lands with a short shot to the head.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Courtial holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
A nice right hand lands inside from Courtial.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Courtial holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Courtial can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Courtial throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Courtial.
Courtial misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Courtial lands a hook to the side of the head.
Courtial lands with a light punch inside.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Courtial.
Courtial throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Courtial pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Courtial scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Courtial working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Courtial manages to break the clinch.
Courtial lands a high kick!
Good exchange - Courtial coming out on top.
Courtial scores with a nice right hand. #TD2#
Gracie manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Courtial on his heels. He'll look to pass Courtial's guard now, I'm sure.
Renoa Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Courtial bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard. #REVR#
Courtial slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Courtial passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Courtial looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Courtial pulls his head out easily.
Courtial takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Courtial is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now. #T4##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Courtial seems content to control.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Courtial is taking a breather. Gracie 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.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Courtial is controlling well. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Courtial is taking a breather. Gracie 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Godefroy Courtial dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Courtial fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracie on the side of the head.
Courtial scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Courtial jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Courtial tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Courtial counters with a right hand to the body.
A left lands for Courtial.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Courtial cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Courtial lands a jab to the head.
Courtial fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Courtial has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Courtial tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Courtial blocking some punches.
Courtial tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Courtial has him pressed against the cage.
Godefroy Courtial has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renoa Gracie.
Courtial misses with the head strike.
A short right from Courtial.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Courtial smiles and moves away.
Courtial stuffs the takedown.
Courtial scores with a head kick.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Courtial takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gracie goes for a double leg but Courtial avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Courtial continues to drive forward.
Courtial cracks Gracie with a good jab.
Courtial throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Courtial misses with the combination.
Gracie appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Courtial uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gracie has time to react.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Courtial sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Courtial sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Renoa Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Courtial changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Courtial. Beautiful body shot.
Courtial blocks a jab.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Courtial stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gracie drops his hands momentarily and Courtial takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Courtial lands a slapping body shot.
Courtial digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
Gracie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gracie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Courtial sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Courtial sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Godefroy Courtial is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Courtial.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Courtial sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Courtial buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Courtial connects with a body shot.
Courtial connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Courtial lands a head shot.
Courtial keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Courtial with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Courtial thumps Gracie with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Courtial blocks a jab.
Courtial jabs Gracie right on the nose. Gracie blinks but takes it well.#T4#
Courtial stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Courtial gets a clinch.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Courtial forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Godefroy Courtial has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
Courtial blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Courtial has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie misses with some punches.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Courtial controls the action. #BC#
Courtial pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Courtial lands with a good body shot.
Godefroy Courtial is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Courtial moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Courtial uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Courtial, right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Godefroy Courtial showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Courtial 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Godefroy Courtial!

Event: C248: Obama vs Giovanni III
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Grandis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Courtial staying out of range there.
Courtial throws a nice looking combination but Grandis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grandis throws an overhand right that lands on Courtial's shoulder, as Courtial tries to avoid the shot.
Grandis throws a hook but Courtial blocks it.
Courtial feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grandiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Grandis throws an off balance right hand
and Courtial counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've been informed that Grandis 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.
Grandis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Courtial.
Courtial feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grandiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Courtial misses with an uppercut.
Courtial checks a low kick from Grandis.
Courtial misses with a low kick.
Courtial tries to score with a low kick but Grandis moves his leg out of the way.
Grandis swings widly with a right hand
letting Courtial counter with a right hand.
Courtial misses with a right hand
and Grandis counters with a two punch combo.
Courtial has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
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!
Grandis moves forwards but Courtial connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Courtial lands a right hook to the body.
Grandis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Courtial backs up against the cage. #CUT2#It looks like Godefroy Courtial has been cut.
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Courtial with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Grandis misses with a double jab
letting Courtial counter with a right hand.
Courtial scores with a jab to the body.
A clash of legs there as Courtial blocks the low kick.
Grandis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grandis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Courtial scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Courtial misses with a combination
and Grandis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Grandis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Courtial fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grandis manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grandis! But no joy.
Courtial has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grandis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Courtial.
Grandis throws a leg kick which misses Courtial's front leg but catches the back leg as Courtial tries to avoid it.
Courtial with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Courtial attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Courtial chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Grandis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grandis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Grandis misses with a looping right.
Grandis throws a one two combo.
Grandis throws a lazy uppercut
and Courtial counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Courtial scores with a nice right hand.
Courtial scores with a jab to the jaw.
Grandis digs a good hook to Courtial's body.
Grandis blocks a head kick by Courtial.
Courtial turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grandis tests Courtial's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Donk. Courtial catches Grandis right on the button with a cross.
Courtial dodges the punch combination from Grandis.
Grandis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Courtials jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Grandis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Courtial checks the leg kick.
Courtial throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grandis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Courtial digs a good body shot into Grandis's ribs.
Grandis throws a nice looking combination but Courtial bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grandis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Courtial tries to bum rush Grandis with a series of wild strikes but Grandis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Courtial works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Grandis misses.
Grandis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grandis connects with a leg kick.
Grandis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Courtial lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Courtial misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Courtial.
Courtial connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grandis scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Courtial slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Grandis looks to land a combination but Courtial avoids it well.
Courtial connects with the punch.
A good leg kick by Courtial.
Grandis is working the combinations to good effect here.
Courtial throws a body shot but no joy.
Courtial lands a jab to the nose.
Grandis lands with a right hand.
Godefroy Courtial seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Courtial cracks a nice hook into Grandis's ribs.
Courtial is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A leg kick checked by Courtial.
Grandis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Courtial dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#CL#
Courtial moves into the clinch successfully.
Courtial prevents a body shot from Grandis.
Courtial softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Courtial scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Godefroy Courtial dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Godefroy Courtial's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Courtial misses the body punch
and Courtial takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grandis throws out a leg kick but Courtial moves out of range and Grandis only half commits.
Grandis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Godefroy Courtial is winning the standup battle so far.
Grandis throws a body shot but no joy.
Courtial throws a body punch but Grandis moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Courtial. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Courtial.
Some wild striking there from Grandis.
Courtial lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Courtial moves out of range of the leg kick from Grandis.
Grandis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Courtial.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Courtial misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grandis.
Courtial tries to clinch but Grandis moves away
letting Grandis counter with a right hand.
Courtial scores with a body shot.
Courtial goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grandis thuds a left hand into Courtial's body.
Courtial comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Grandis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Courtial connects with a jab.
Courtial keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grandis.
Grandis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Robert Grandis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Courtial checks a low kick from Grandis.
Grandis tries to land a leg kick but Courtial saw it coming and moves away.
Courtial appears to be looking for a big counter.
A head kick misses from Courtial.
Grandis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Courtial.
Grandis misses with a leg kick.
Courtial was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grandis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Grandis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grandis tries to work over Courtial's front leg with a kick but Courtial checks it.
Grandis lands a body shot.
Jab from Courtial.
Courtial lets loose with a powerful body kick. Grandis will feel that in the morning.
Courtial turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grandis swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Grandis motions for Courtial to come forward. Grandis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Courtial wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grandis misses with a low kick.
Courtial tried to counter with a leg kick but Grandis avoided it.
Grandis misses with a combination
and Courtial counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Courtial connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grandis's hands.
Courtial swings for the body but Grandis moves out of range.
Courtial scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Courtial moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Courtial.
Courtial keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Courtial walks into a stiff left hand from Grandis.
Courtial staying out of range there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Courtial.
Grandis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grandis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Courtial.
Grandis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Courtial.
Grandis throws a hook to the side of Courtial's head but Courtial sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Courtial works over Grandis's head and body with a nice combination.
Grandis moves forwards but Courtial connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Courtial misses with a jab, cross combination.
Courtial misses the shot to the body.
Courtial lands with a cross.
Courtial throws a leg kick which misses Grandis's front leg but catches the back leg as Grandis tries to avoid it.
Grandis tries to bum rush Courtial with a series of wild strikes but Courtial uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Courtial connects with a body shot that sends Grandis's belly button to the back.
Courtial lands with a cross.
Grandis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grandis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grandis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Courtial chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Courtial uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grandis.
A punch combination from Grandis misses. #T4#
Courtial stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A combination from Grandis does no damage.
Courtial throws out a powerful jab.
Courtial moves away from the strike by Grandis.
Grandis looks to score with a jab to the body but Courtial is just out of range.
Courtial moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grandis 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 Courtial has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Courtial and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It looked like Courtial wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sloppy strikes from Grandis. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grandis. Courtial does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grandis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Courtial moves out of range of the strikes.
Grandis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Courtial.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grandis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grandis is breathing heavily.
Courtial fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Courtial wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grandis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Godefroy Courtial dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Godefroy Courtial's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Grandis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Courtial connects with a jab.
Grandis needs to keep his hands up - Courtial had a free shot at his head there.
Courtial throws a big shot that misses.
Courtial scores with a body shot.
Courtial avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Courtial lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Courtial misses with a double jab.
Courtial throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #ROC#Grandis is rocked!#CL#
Grandis gets tackled into the cage by Courtial. Courtial maintains the clinch.
Grandis tries to throw a body punch but Courtial avoids it by throwing Grandis back against the cage.
Courtial misses with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grandis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grandis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Courtial has a couple of punches blocked by Grandis.
Grandis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Courtial lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grandis backwards.
Grandis is still on wobbly legs! Can Courtial finish him?#BC#
Courtial's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grandis seems to have recovered his senses.
Courtial dodges the punch combination from Grandis. #T1#
Courtial paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grandis scores with a decent looking hook.
Grandis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Courtial is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grandis can do to turn this around?
Grandis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Courtial's sensitive parts.
Courtial fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grandis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Courtial moves out of range as Grandis strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Courtial.
Grandis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grandis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Courtial.
Courtial keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL#
Grandis gets tackled into the cage by Courtial. Courtial maintains the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Courtial prevents a body shot from Grandis.
Grandis throws a head punch that misses.
Courtial misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Courtial scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Grandis misses with a body punch.
Courtial lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Courtial.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Courtial.
Grandis has a couple of punches blocked by Courtial.
Grandis misses with some punches.
Courtial lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grandis.
Grandis throws a punch but it's blocked by Courtial.
Courtial lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Godefroy Courtial has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grandis misses with the head strike.
Grandis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Courtial misses with a body punch.
Courtial blocks an uppercut.
Grandis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grandis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Courtial lands a right hand.
Grandis misses with some punches.
Courtial misses with a punch on the inside.
Courtial misses with a punch to the body.
Grandis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Godefroy Courtial is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Courtial blocking some punches.
A short left from Courtial.
A head punch on the inside from Grandis fails to land.
Courtial lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grandis backwards.
Robert Grandis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grandis misses with some punches.
Grandis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grandis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Courtial prevents a body shot from Grandis.
Grandis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grandis misses with a punch on the inside.
Courtial blocking some punches.
Grandis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grandis fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Courtial misses with a hook from the clinch.
Courtial scores with a shoulder strike.
Grandis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Courtial blocks a body shot from Grandis.
Grandis misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grandis.
Grandis is leaning against Courtial and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Courtial working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grandis misses with the head strike.
Grandis throws a punch but it's blocked by Courtial.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grandis throws a head punch that misses.
Grandis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Courtial.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Godefroy Courtial!

Event: C236: Hoost vs Lehto
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Courtial jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Courtial has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Deathsquad in the buildup to the fight.
Courtial looks to score with a jab to the body but Laguera is just out of range.
Laguera checks a leg kick.
Courtial throws an off balance right hand
and Laguera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Courtial throws a leg kick which misses Laguera's front leg but catches the back leg as Laguera tries to avoid it.
Courtial throws a body shot but no joy.
Laguera throws a hook but Courtial blocks it.
Laguera listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Laguera tries a head kick but it misses.
Laguera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laguera looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Courtial lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Godefroy Courtial seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Courtial dips to his left and cracks Laguera with an uppercut!
Laguera misses with the combination.
A combination from Courtial does no damage.
It seemed like Laguera was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laguera throws a head kick but Courtial moves out of range.
Courtial misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Courtial lands a nice leg kick that just misses Laguera's sensitive parts.
Laguera plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Godefroy Courtial has been cut.#T1#
Courtial blocks a jab.
Laguera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Laguera there as he acknowledges the shot.
Laguera throws a one two combo.
Courtial throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Laguera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laguera pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Courtial back to the cage. Laguera follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Courtial scores with a nice head shot.
Laguera throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Laguera takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Courtial drops his hands momentarily and Laguera takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Courtial uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laguera.
Courtial was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Laguera tries a head kick but it misses.
Laguera misses with a hook.
Laguera throws a series of punches but Courtial avoids them all with ease.
Laguera 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.
Courtial closes the distance looking to clinch
and Laguera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Laguera misses with a hook.
Courtial 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.
Courtial connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Laguera's hands.
Courtial scores with a jab to the body.
Courtial throws a shot to the body.
Laguera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laguera throws a looping overhand right but Courtial ducks down to avoid it.
Courtial is looking to chop away at Laguera's legs.
Laguera scores with a shot to the body.
Laguera tries a head kick but it misses.
Laguera jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Courtial tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laguera was well out of range. Poor timing from Courtial.
Laguera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Courtial counters with a nice body shot.
Courtial scores with a nice strike.
Laguera misses with a series of wild punches.
Laguera scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T3#
Courtial connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Courtial avoids the head kick by Laguera.
A lazy left from Laguera finds it's target.
Courtial scores with a nice head shot.
A shot to the liver by Courtial. Beautiful body shot.
Courtial stalks Laguera and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Laguera's face. Laguera staggers backwards, shaken.
Courtial on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Laguera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Courtial circles away quickly and effectively.
Laguera takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right-left combo lands from Courtial.
Courtial slips under a jab.
Courtial misses the jab.
Courtial scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Laguera throws a big shot that misses.
Laguera looks to throw the jab but Courtial is out of range.
It looked like Courtial wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Laguera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Courtial.
Courtial swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laguera swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Laguera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Courtial moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Laguera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Laguera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Courtial.
Laguera might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Laguera misses with a hook
and Courtial counters with a left to the body.
Laguera misses the shot to the body.
Laguera takes a swing at Courtial's ribcage but misses.
Laguera has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Courtial.
Courtial throws a left and a right that both miss
and Courtial takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laguera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Courtial throws a body punch but Laguera moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laguera stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Courtial.
Courtial takes a swing at Laguera's ribcage but misses.
Laguera jabs at Courtial's body.
Laguera swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alejandro Laguera will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Godefroy Courtial'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#
Laguera throws a body shot but no joy.
Courtial's jab looks to have found its range, popping Laguera under the eye.
Courtial slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Laguera misses with a series of wild punches.
Alejandro Laguera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laguera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Courtial staying out of range there.
Laguera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laguera loads up on a big right hand but Courtial slips the punch.
Courtial misses with a shot to the body
enabling Laguera to counter with a crisp jab.
Laguera lands a high kick!
Laguera blocks a head kick by Courtial.
Laguera 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.
Laguera misses with an uppercut. Courtial saw that one coming.
Courtial misses with a wild body shot.
Laguera looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laguera throws a poor cross that misses
and Courtial counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Laguera throws a lazy right hand but Courtial sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Courtial moves away from the strike by Laguera.
Laguera checks the leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Courtial as he connects with a hook.
Jab, jab by Courtial - just one landing.
Laguera looks to land a combination. Courtial sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Laguera misses with a hook to the body
and Courtial counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Courtial does it's job there.
Courtial throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Courtial is looking to clinch but Laguera is avoiding it.
Laguera takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Courtial throws a looping overhand right but Laguera ducks down to avoid it.
Laguera lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Courtial. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Courtial.
Laguera tries to move into range but Courtial moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Courtial tries to work over Laguera's front leg with a kick but Laguera checks it. #T2#
Courtial scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Courtial dodges the punch combination from Laguera.
Laguera's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Laguera throws out a loose jab but Courtial uses good head movement to avoid it.
Courtial lands a jab.
Courtial misses with a body shot.
Courtial misses with a looping left.
Laguera doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Courtial defending well as Laguera loads up on a big left hand.
Courtial lands with a thumping leg kick.
Courtial takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Courtial misses with a looping right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Courtial.
Courtial misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Courtial.
Laguera misses with an uppercut.
Courtial misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Courtial avoids the body shot from Laguera.
Courtial throws a body shot but no joy.
Laguera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laguera looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Laguera's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Courtial connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Laguera scrambles back to his feet.
Laguera misses with a body shot.
Courtial avoids the body shot from Laguera.
Laguera misses with a straight right.
Courtial is looking to clinch but Laguera is avoiding it.
Laguera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Courtial waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laguera.
Courtial throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Laguera throws a head kick but Courtial moves out of range.
Laguera looks to land a right hand but Courtial moved out of range.
Laguera avoids the body shot from Courtial.
Laguera misses with the combination.
Courtial's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Courtial duly obliges. #T4#
Courtial blocks a jab.
Laguera goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laguera lunges at Courtial with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Courtial's hand.
Courtial throws a head kick but Laguera moves out of range.
Courtial dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Courtial lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Laguera circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circle momentarily. Laguera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Courtial is looking to slow Laguera down with leg kicks.
Laguera misses with a straight right.
Courtial fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Laguera looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Laguera throws a hook to the side of Courtial's head but Courtial sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Courtial takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Laguera throws the left hand but Courtial avoids the punch easily.
Courtial avoids the head kick by Laguera.
It looked like Courtial was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Courtial swings for the body but Laguera moves out of range.
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 Godefroy Courtial will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Godefroy Courtial's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Courtial tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Laguera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Courtial keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laguera.
Courtial throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Laguera on the side of the head.
Laguera blocks a leg kick.
Laguera throws a series of punches but Courtial avoids them all with ease.
Good leg kick by Courtial.
Courtial catches Laguera with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Laguera staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Laguera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Laguera looks to land a right hand but Courtial moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laguera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Courtial throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Laguera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Courtial.
Laguera moves away from the strike by Courtial.
Laguera scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up 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!
Laguera jabs Courtial to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Courtial throws an off balance right hand
and Laguera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Laguera. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Laguera.
Laguera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Courtial.
Courtial lands with a shot to the body.
Laguera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Laguera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laguera scores with a hook to the body. Courtial takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Courtial slips under a jab.
Laguera misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Courtial misses the target.
Courtial misses with a wild body shot.
Laguera connects with a looping right hand.
Laguera is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Courtial.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laguera stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Courtial throws a body punch but Laguera moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Courtial.
Laguera misses with a looping left.#T2#
A punch combination from Laguera misses.
A big right from Laguera misses.
Laguera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laguera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Courtial.
Courtial throws a leg kick but Laguera checks it.
Courtial lands with a straight right. Laguera didn't see that one coming.
Courtial misses with a looping left.
Laguera lands with a kick to the temple. Courtial shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Laguera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Courtial.
Laguera scores with a crisp jab that stopped Courtial in his tracks.
Laguera throws a jab when Courtial was well out of range.
Laguera has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Courtial.
Courtial throws a hook but Laguera blocks it.
Courtial throws a right and a left that Laguera avoids nicely.
Laguera throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Courtial fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Laguera checks it well.
Courtial scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Laguera misses with a wild combination.
Courtial cracks Laguera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Courtial tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laguera was well out of range. Poor timing from Courtial.
Courtial avoids the body shot from Laguera.
Courtial feints a jab promting Laguera to slip. Courtial then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Laguera slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Laguera slips a jab from Courtial.#CL#
Courtial has closed the distance and engaged Laguera in a clinch.
Laguera blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Laguera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Courtial closes the distance and clinches.
Laguera is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Laguera manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Courtial blocks a head kick by Laguera.
Laguera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Courtial throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Courtial lands a jab.
Laguera throws out a loose jab but Courtial uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laguera feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Courtials jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Courtial swings for the body but Laguera moves out of range.
Laguera misses with a hook
and Courtial cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laguera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Laguera checks a low kick from Courtial.
Courtial is looking to slow Laguera down with leg kicks.
Laguera throws a jab but it's blocked by Courtial.
Courtial looks to score with a jab to the body but Laguera is just out of range.
Laguera raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Laguera does no damage.
Laguera scoring well with a low kick there.
Courtial blocks a head kick by Laguera.
A quick step to the side and Courtial tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laguera needs to keep his hands up - Courtial had a free shot at his head there.

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 Godefroy Courtial.
Well Courtial 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alejandro Laguera!

Event: C228: Ji Woo vs Benedetti II
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Joseph misses the target.
Courtial paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Joseph misses with a wild body shot.
Courtial connects with a crisp jab.
Joseph swings for the body but Courtial moves out of range.
Courtial has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A jab from Courtial misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Courtial.
Joseph throws a series of punches but Courtial avoids them all with ease.
An inside leg kick from Joseph misses.
Joseph just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCourtial.
Courtial scores with a decent looking hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Joseph looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joseph lands with a cross.
Joseph lands a jab to the nose.
Courtial misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joseph scores with a nice right hand. #CL2#
Joseph has taken the fight to the clinch.
Joseph misses with a short punch on the inside.
Courtial misses with the head strike.
Courtial digs a right hand into Joseph's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Joseph's gas tank.
Joseph is looking to break free of the clinch but Courtial has double underhooks. #T1#
Courtial misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joseph tries to throw a body punch but Courtial avoids it by throwing Joseph back against the cage.
Joseph cracks Courtial with a nice body shot.
Courtial misses with a punch to the body.
Courtial prevents a body shot from Joseph. #BC#
Courtial breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Courtial staying out of range there.
Courtial tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joseph swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Courtial misses the jab.
Courtial misses with a hook.
Courtial looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joseph misses with a looping left.
It looked like Courtial was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Joseph.
Joseph swings for the body but Courtial moves out of range. #CL2#
Joseph pushes Courtial up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Joseph.
Courtial struggles to land a body shot inside as Joseph controls his hands.
Joseph misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joseph pushes Courtial back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joseph lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Joseph.
A right hand to the body from Courtial. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joseph lands a body shot.
Joseph can't break the clinch.
Courtial can't find room to land a body shot as Joseph controls the action.
Joseph throws a head punch that misses.
Joseph misses with a body punch.
Joseph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joseph has a couple of punches blocked by Courtial.
Joseph lands a body shot.
A short left from Courtial.
Joseph throws a punch but it's blocked by Courtial.
Courtial tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joseph misses with some punches.
Joseph effectively controlling the action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Joseph.
Joseph tries to work over Courtial's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Courtial manages to break the clinch.
A jab lands there for Joseph.
Courtial on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joseph is looking to clinch but Courtial is avoiding it. #T3#
Joseph misses with a wild body shot.
Courtial throws a body shot but no joy.
Joseph tries a head kick but it misses.
Courtial throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Courtial keeps the fight on the outside.
Joseph looks to score with a jab to the body but Courtial is just out of range.
Joseph ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Courtial blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Courtial tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joseph throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Joseph swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Courtial misses.
Courtial throws out a loose jab but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joseph lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slow jab from Courtial misses its intended target.
Joseph scores with a hook to the body. Courtial takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Courtial swinging wildly here.
Joseph scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Courtial doesn't seem bothered though.
Courtial misses with a looping right.#T4#
Courtial staying out of range there.
Joseph misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Courtial keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Courtial misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Joseph.
Joseph cracks Courtial with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Courtial throws a hook but Joseph avoids it easily.
Joseph now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Courtial keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Joseph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Courtial throws a looping overhand right but Joseph ducks down to avoid it.
Courtial wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Courtial throws a body shot but no joy.
Courtial is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joseph.
Joseph looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Courtial misses with a wild body shot.
Courtial buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joseph moves away.
Courtial connects with a right hand. Joseph shakes it off.
Courtial misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joseph.
Courtial lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jihadi Joseph will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Joseph looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Courtial slips a straight right by Joseph.
Joseph swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joseph throws a lazy right hand but Courtial sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Courtial stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Courtial stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Joseph.
Courtial 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.
Courtial throws a body shot but no joy.
Joseph appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Joseph throws a body punch but Courtial moves out of range.
Joseph misses with a body shot.
Courtial throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A jab from Joseph finds it's way through Courtial's defenses.
Courtial on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Joseph tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Courtial manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Courtial was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Joseph.
Courtial cracks a nice hook into Joseph's ribs.
Courtial looks to land a combination but Joseph avoids it well.
Joseph tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Courtial paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Courtial went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A head kick misses from Joseph.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joseph scores with a kick to the midsection.
Joseph scores with a crisp jab that stopped Courtial in his tracks.
Joseph scores with a jab.#T1#
Courtial scores with a hook to the body. Joseph takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Courtial avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joseph keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Joseph tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Courtial manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Courtial slips a jab from Joseph.
Courtial ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
Nice cross by Courtial.
Courtial thumps Joseph with a low kick.
Courtial throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joseph throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joseph misses with the combination.
Courtial ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Courtial scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Courtial needs to keep his hands up - Joseph had a free shot at his head there.
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!
Joseph throws a body punch but Courtial moves out of range.
Joseph is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Joseph throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joseph misses with a hook.
It looked like Courtial was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Joseph fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Courtial, pushing him back against the cage.
Courtial misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joseph lands a right hand that snaps the head of Courtial backwards.
Joseph blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Joseph.
Joseph misses with a punch to the body.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Courtial misses with a short punch on the inside.
Courtial lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Courtial struggles to land a body shot inside as Joseph controls his hands.
Joseph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Courtial tries to throw a body punch but Joseph avoids it by throwing Courtial back against the cage.
Courtial misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Courtial.
A short right from Joseph.
Courtial blocks a body shot from Joseph.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Courtial. #BC2#
Joseph breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Courtial misses with a looping left.
Courtial throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph looks to throw the jab but Courtial is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Courtial on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Courtial changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Joseph keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Courtial.
Decent striking displayed by Joseph there.
Joseph takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Courtial throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Courtial misses with a straight right.
Joseph lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Courtial swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Courtial misses with a straight left.
Joseph let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Courtial.
Joseph misses with a looping left.
Joseph throws a hook but Courtial avoids it easily.
Courtial lands with a right hand.
Joseph tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Courtial manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Joseph goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Joseph digs a good hook to Courtial's body. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joseph moves out of range as Courtial throws a body kick.
Joseph looks to land a right hand but Courtial moved out of range.
Courtial works Joseph's body with a nice hook.
Joseph throws a hook but Courtial avoids it easily.
Courtial takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Courtial drives through and clinches with Joseph against the cage. #BC2#
Joseph escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joseph throws a sloppy head kick and Courtial moves out of range easily.
Joseph fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Courtial has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Courtial misses.
Courtial tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joseph was well out of range. Poor timing from Courtial.
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Courtial misses.
Joseph moves away from the strike by Courtial.
Joseph now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Courtial keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Courtial throws the left hand but Joseph avoids the punch easily.
Courtial throws a body punch but Joseph moves out of range.
Joseph throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Courtial takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jihadi Joseph will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Courtial throws a leg kick which misses Joseph's front leg but catches the back leg as Joseph tries to avoid it.
Courtial throws a hook to the side of Joseph's head but Joseph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joseph lands with a slapping head kick.
Courtial loads up on a big right hand but Joseph slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Courtial. Joseph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Courtial uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joseph.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Joseph.
A looping hook to the body misses from Courtial. Joseph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Courtial scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL2#
Joseph gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Joseph doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joseph.
Joseph has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Courtial seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Joseph can turn it around.
Courtial lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Joseph throws a punch but it's blocked by Courtial.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Joseph breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joseph moves away from the strike by Courtial.
Joseph blocks a low kick nicely.
Joseph lands the left hand.
Joseph throws a hook but Courtial blocks it.#T1#
Joseph connects with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Joseph misses its intended target.
Courtial misses the jab.
Courtial lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Courtial swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joseph tries to clinch up but Courtial circles away and keeps his distance.
Courtial fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joseph manages to avoid it.
Courtial looks to score with a jab to the body but Joseph is just out of range.
Joseph tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Courtial throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joseph sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Courtial throws a body shot but no joy.
Joseph fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joseph connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Joseph scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Courtial misses with an uppercut.
Joseph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Courtial.
Joseph looks to land a left hand but Courtial moved out of range nicely.
Joseph cracks Courtial with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joseph throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Courtial avoids the head kick by Joseph.
Courtial with a nice calf kick.
Joseph throws a series of punches but Courtial avoids them all with ease.
Courtial throws a hook but Joseph blocks it.
Courtial keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joseph.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Courtial.
Joseph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Courtial.
Joseph loads up on a big right hand but Courtial slips the punch.
Courtial misses with a straight right.
Courtial lands with a cross.
Joseph lands with a hook. Courtial tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Joseph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Courtial looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Joseph wants to clinch.
Joseph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joseph looks to land a left hand but Courtial moved out of range nicely.
Jihadi Joseph is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
A good leg kick by Joseph.
Joseph lands with a shot to the body.
Courtial on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Joseph looks to land a combination but Courtial avoids it well.
Courtial checks a leg kick nicely.
Courtial takes a swing at Joseph's ribcage but misses.
Joseph flicks out a counter leg kick but Courtial steps away.
Courtial slips a straight right by Joseph.
No joy there for Joseph, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Courtial swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joseph takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Courtial tries a head kick but it misses.
Courtial keeps the fight on the outside.
A counter left hand to the body from Courtial misses its target.
Joseph lands a slapping body shot.
A nice leg kick from Joseph, right into the meat of the thigh.
Courtial connects with a body shot that sends Joseph's belly button to the back.
Courtial ducks right into an uppercut from Joseph.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joseph swinging wildly here.
A quick step to the side and Courtial tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Courtial looks to throw the jab but Joseph is out of range. #T4#
Courtial lands a right hook to the body.
Courtial throws a solid leg kick but Joseph takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Courtial.
Courtial looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Joseph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Courtial throws a looping overhand right but Joseph ducks down to avoid it.
Courtial on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Joseph works Courtial's body with a nice hook.
Courtial moves out of range as Joseph strikes.
Joseph is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Joseph scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Courtial connects with a crisp jab.
Joseph misses with a body shot.
Joseph misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Courtial misses the target.
Courtial ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joseph swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joseph lands a nice looking body shot.
Joseph tries a head kick but it misses.
Courtial is looking to counter punch.
Godefroy Courtial has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Courtial.
Courtial misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jihadi Joseph comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Joseph 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jihadi Joseph!
Our winner, Jihadi Joseph, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 277
Date: Aug 18, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Jimenez tries to keep at a distance but Courtial has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Courtial.
Courtial tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jimenez's elbow.
Jimenez tries to pull guard but Courtial won't allow it.
Courtial misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Courtial presses Jimenez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jimenez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Courtial throws a head punch that misses.
Courtial misses with a body punch.
Courtial lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jimenez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Courtial's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Courtial working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Jimenez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez swings wildly with an uppercut but Courtial uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jimenez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Courtial backwards.
Courtial misses with a punch on the inside.
Jimenez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jimenez struggles to land a body shot inside as Courtial controls his hands.
Courtial throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Jimenez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Courtials head.
Jimenez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jimenez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Courtial or not.
A nice left hand lands by Jimenez.
Jimenez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Courtial's elbow.
Jimenez has a couple of punches blocked by Courtial.
Courtial goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Courtial lands a body shot.
A short left from Courtial.
Courtial blocking some punches.
Jimenez lands a shoulder strike.
Courtial misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jimenez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Courtial's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Courtial looks to land a left hand but Jimenez moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jimenez. Courtial does a little dance to reset his feet.
Courtial fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jimenez manages to avoid it.
Jimenez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Courtial's head.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Courtial ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jimenez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Courtial.
Jimenez scores with a punch to the head.
Courtial is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jimenez.
Jimenez keeps the fight on the outside.
Jimenez slips a jab from Courtial.
Courtial throws out a leg kick but Jimenez moves out of range and Courtial only half commits.
Courtial tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jimenez was well out of range. Poor timing from Courtial.
Jimenez is looking to counter punch.
Jimenez throws a series of punches but Courtial moves out of range.
Courtial throws a body kick that misses.
Courtial throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Courtial scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Courtial takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A punch lands to the side of Courtial 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Courtial on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jimenez. Jimenez obviously looking to wear him down.
Courtial lands with a straight right. Jimenez didn't see that one coming.
Courtial connects with the punch.
Jimenez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jimenez misses with a wild body shot.
Courtial throws a series of punches but Jimenez avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Courtial fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jimenez checks it well.
Jimenez misses with a straight right.
Jimenez throws a series of punches but Courtial moves out of range.
Courtial throws out a counter right but Jimenez avoids it with no problem.
Courtial avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Courtial throws out a counter right but Jimenez avoids it with no problem.
Jimenez throws a leg kick but Courtial moved away.
Jimenez throws a jab but it's blocked by Courtial.
A telegraphed right hand from Jimenez misses the target.
Courtial blocks a head kick by Jimenez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Courtial! But no joy.
Jimenez throws a shot from downtown. Courtial moves away and avoids it.
Good exchange - Jimenez coming out on top.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jimenez, as that shot connected.
Courtial tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jimenez was well out of range. Poor timing from Courtial.
Jimenez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Courtial ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Godefroy Courtial is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Courtial looks to score with a jab to the body but Jimenez is just out of range.
Jimenez lands with a hook. Courtial tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jimenez misses with a body shot.
Jimenez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jimenez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Courtial. #T4#
Courtial thumps Jimenez with a low kick.
Courtial throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Jimenez closes the distance and pushes Courtial back into the cage.
Courtial is working Jimenez over against the cage.
Courtial lands a left hand.
Jimenez misses with a punch on the inside.
Courtial tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Jimenez breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jimenez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Jimenez.
Courtial dodges the punch combination from Jimenez.
Courtial throws out a loose jab but Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Courtial misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Courtial scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jimenez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Courtial looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Courtial throws a body shot but no joy.
Jimenez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Courtial lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diogo Jimenez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Courtial blocks a jab.
Courtial shapes to counter with a head kick.
Courtial jabs at Jimenez's body.
Courtial getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Courtial throws a shot from downtown. Jimenez moves away and avoids it.
Courtial is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jimenez.
Courtial pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Courtial ducks under a wild hook from Jimenez.
Courtial bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jimenez's head backwards.
Jimenez throws a sloppy head kick and Courtial moves out of range easily.
Courtial misses with a body shot.
Jimenez checks a low kick from Courtial.
Jimenez throws a head kick that half lands.
Courtial thuds a left hand into Jimenez's body.
Jimenez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Courtial can pounce on him.
Jimenez throws a jab but it's blocked by Courtial.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Courtial misses with an uppercut.
Jimenez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Courtial.
Jimenez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jimenez loads up on a big right hand but Courtial slips the punch.#T1#
Courtial looks to land a combination but Jimenez avoids it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Courtial thuds his right hand into Jimenez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Courtial walks into a stiff left hand from Jimenez.
Courtial jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Jimenez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jimenez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Courtial's head backwards.
Jimenez throws out a loose jab but Courtial uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Courtial was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Courtial. Jimenez does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Jimenez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Courtial.
Jimenez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jimenez tries to clinch there but Courtial circles away.
Jimenez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Courtial.
Courtial is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jimenez.
Courtial misses with a hook to the body
and Jimenez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Courtial swings for the body but Jimenez moves out of range.
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jimenez misses with a looping left.
Courtial misses the body punch
and Courtial takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Courtial throws a jab when Jimenez was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Courtial looks to land a right hand but Jimenez moved out of range.#T2#
Jimenez misses with an uppercut.
Jimenez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A swing and a miss from Jimenez.
Jimenez 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.
Jimenez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jimenez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diogo Jimenez is winning the standup battle so far.
Courtial misses with a head kick.
Jimenez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jimenez blocks a jab.
Courtial uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jimenez.
No joy there for Jimenez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Courtial misses the target.
Courtial throws a body shot but no joy.
Courtial misses the jab.
Courtial blocks a leg kick.
Jimenez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Courtial lands with a right hand.
Jimenez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Courtial. #T3#
Courtial misses with a body shot.
Jimenez tries to bum rush Courtial with a series of wild strikes but Courtial uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jimenez misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jimenez. Courtial does a little dance to reset his feet.
Courtial misses with a straight left.
Courtial looks to land a right hand but Jimenez moved out of range.
Courtial misses the jab.
Jimenez lands the left hand.
Jimenez looks to throw the jab but Courtial is out of range.
Courtial looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Some wild striking there from Courtial.
A punch combination from Jimenez misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Courtial. Jimenez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jimenez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Courtial wants to clinch.#T4#
Jimenez throws a body punch but Courtial moves out of range.
Courtial moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jimenez throws a solid leg kick but Courtial takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jimenez.
Jimenez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Courtial.
Jimenez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a jab but it's blocked by Courtial.
Courtial misses the jab.
Jimenez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jimenez lands a slapping body shot.
Jimenez throws a hook but Courtial blocks it.
Courtial gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jimenez misses with a looping right.
Courtial with a hook.
Courtial rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jimenez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Courtial throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Courtial digs a good hook to Jimenez's body.
Courtial ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Godefroy Courtial will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Courtial lands a nice shot that snaps Jimenez's head back.
Jimenez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jimenez dodges the punch combination from Courtial.
Nice shot by Jimenez.
Courtial fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jimenez manages to avoid it.
Courtial throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jimenez avoids the head kick by Courtial.
Jimenez swings widly with a right hand
and Courtial counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Jimenez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jimenez moves away from the strike by Courtial.
Jimenez throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Jimenez misses the target.
Courtial looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Courtial misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jimenez.
Courtial throws a body shot but no joy.
Jimenez misses with a low kick.
Courtial swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Courtial misses with the combination. #T1#
Courtial ducks under a wild hook from Jimenez.
Courtial is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Jimenez throws a body shot but no joy.
Jimenez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Courtial throws a head kick that misses.
Jimenez misses with a series of wild punches.
Courtial scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No joy there for Jimenez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jimenez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jimenez misses with a hook.
A cross from Jimenez lands.
Courtial rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jimenez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Jimenez.
Courtial lands a right hook to the body.
Courtial jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Courtial misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jimenez. #T2#
Courtial wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Courtial throws a nice looking combination but Jimenez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Jimenez shoots in and gets a takedown into Courtial's guard.
Courtial is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jimenez passes Courtial's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Courtial manages to get to full guard.
Courtial working a defensive guard but Jimenez passes into half guard.
Jimenez passes to side control.
Courtial manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jimenez's best efforts.
Courtial wants to control but Jimenez is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Courtial is staying active underneath Jimenez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Courtial tries to get to full guard but Jimenez has control of the leg.
Courtial is not content to let Jimenez control the position.
Courtial trying to control here.
Courtial wants to get back to full guard.
Courtial won't allow Jimenez to pass to mount.
Courtial is holding on to half guard well.
Jimenez performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #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.
Courtial gets back to full guard.
Courtial working a defensive guard but Jimenez passes into half guard.
Courtial is trying to control but can't.
Jimenez is trying to control the action in half guard but Courtial is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Courtial is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Courtial is defending against the submission attempts here by Jimenez.
Courtial is looking to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Godefroy Courtial.
I think Courtial has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

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

#R1#
Bickle tries to clinch but Courtial is having none of it.
Bickle will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Courtial uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bickle.
Courtial thinks about countering with a head kick.
Courtial connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bickle misses with a straight left.
It looked like Courtial was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bickle.
Courtial lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bickle backs up against the cage.
Courtial misses with a straight right.
Godefroy Courtial seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Courtial swats away the attempt to clinch by Bickle.#CL2#
Bickle moves into the clinch successfully.
Bickle prevents Courtial from breaking the clinch.
Courtial avoiding damage as Bickle throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Courtial lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Courtial.
Bickle gets through Courtial's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bickle blocks an uppercut.
Bickle misses with the head strike.
Courtial working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Bickle fails to land.
Courtial lands an uppercut.#T1#
Bickle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bickle lands with a right to the head.
Courtial struggles to land a body shot inside as Bickle controls his hands.
Courtial has a couple of punches blocked by Bickle. #BC#
Courtial pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Courtial moves into range and connects with a jab.
Courtial swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Courtial moves out of range as Bickle strikes.
Courtial throws the left hand but Bickle avoids the punch easily.
Bickle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Courtial connects with a nice looking jab.
Courtial has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bickle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Courtial manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bickle attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bickle walks into a straight right hand from Courtial.
Courtial misses the shot to the body.
Courtial moves away from the strike by Bickle.
Courtial misses with a looping left.
Courtial on the wrong end of a nice 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!
Courtial tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Courtial scores with a decent looking hook.
Bickle ducks under a wild hook from Courtial.
Bickle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Courtial throws a looping overhand right but Bickle ducks down to avoid it.
Courtial swings for the body but Bickle moves out of range.
Courtial is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Courtial scores with a jab.
Courtial lands a body shot.
A low kick from Bickle misses
and Courtial counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bickle with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Courtial tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Bickle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bickle finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Courtial swinging wildly here.
Bickle throws out a counter right but Courtial avoids it with no problem.
Bickle fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Courtial is out of range.
Courtial finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice side step and Bickle releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bickle tries to work over Courtial's front leg with a kick but Courtial checks it.
Courtial jabs Bickle right on the nose. Bickle blinks but takes it well.
Bickle moves out of range as Courtial strikes.#T3#
Courtial takes one to the chin there.
Bickle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bickle moves away.
Bickle walks into a stiff left hand from Courtial.
Courtial looks to throw the jab but Bickle is out of range.
Bickle misses with a series of wild punches.
Bickle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Courtial moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Courtial misses with a straight left.
Courtial swats away the attempt to clinch by Bickle.
Courtial tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bickle was well out of range. Poor timing from Courtial.
Courtial defending well as Bickle loads up on a big left hand.
Courtial misses with a low kick.
Courtial tries to score with a low kick but Bickle moves his leg out of the way.
Bickle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Courtial throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bickle.
Bickle tries to clinch up but Courtial circles away and keeps his distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bickle throws a hook to the side of Courtial's head but Courtial sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Courtial is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Courtial works over Bickle's head and body with a nice combination.
Bickle connects with a good right hand that stumbles Courtial. Courtial circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bickle tries to clinch up.
Courtial with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bickle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Courtial rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bickle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bickle appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Courtial scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Bickle rushes Courtial and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bickle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Courtial lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bickle backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Courtial.
A short right from Bickle on the inside.
Bickle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Courtial blocks it with crossed arms.
Courtial throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bickles head.
Courtial lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Godefroy Courtial dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Courtial throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Courtial keeps the fight on the outside.
Courtial swats away the attempt to clinch by Bickle.
Courtial lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Courtial displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Courtial circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bickle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Courtial sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bickle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Godefroy Courtial is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Bickle misses its intended target.
Courtial throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Courtial uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bickle.
Courtial is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bickle can do to turn this around?
A big right from Courtial misses.
Bickle misses with a wild body shot.
Bickle lands with a shot to the body.
Courtial swats away the attempt to clinch by Bickle.
Courtial throwing a counter right hand but Bickle manages to avoid it.#T1##CL2#
Bickle takes the fight into the clinch.
Bickle misses with a knee to the head.
Bickle takes a shot to the head.
Bickle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Courtial is looking to break free of the clinch but Bickle has double underhooks.
Godefroy Courtial has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Courtial.
Nice body punch from Courtial.
Bickle blocks a body shot from Courtial.
Bickle keeps control of Courtial as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Courtial misses with a punch to the body.
Bickle misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Bickle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bickle.
Bickle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bickle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Courtial.
Courtial doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bickle. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Courtial.
Courtial blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bickle lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bickle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Courtial misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bickle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Courtial doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bickle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Courtial goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Courtial scores with a nice short uppercut.
Courtial lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bickle backwards.
Bickle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bickle has a couple of punches blocked by Courtial.
Courtial lands with a light punch inside.
Courtial blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Courtial misses with some punches.
Bickle tries a body shot but Courtial blocks it.
Courtial lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bickle backwards.
Courtial blocks a body shot from Bickle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Courtial.
Courtial lands a body punch. #T3#
Bickle misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bickle fails to land.
Courtial managing to block the knees to the body from Bickle.
Courtial blocks an uppercut.
Courtial misses with the head strike.
Bickle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Courtial misses with the head strike.
Courtial lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bickle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Courtial has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bickle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Courtial misses with a body punch.
Bickle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Courtial scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bickle fails to land.
Bickle throws a head punch that misses.
Courtial lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Bickle fails to land.
Courtial lands with a right to the head.
Bickle blocking some punches.
Courtial throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Bickle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bickle misses with some punches.
Courtial lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bickle backwards.
A short right from Courtial on the inside.
Courtial misses with a punch to the body.
Bickle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bickle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bickle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Courtial avoids it.
Nice body punch from Bickle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bickle.
Bickle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Courtial avoids it.
Courtial lands with a light punch inside.
Bickle blocks an uppercut.
Bickle lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#It looks like Godefroy Courtial has been cut.
Bickle throws a punch but it's blocked by Courtial.
Courtial blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bickle blocking some punches.
Bickle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bickle tries to throw a body punch but Courtial avoids it by throwing Bickle back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bickle.
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 Godefroy Courtial will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Godefroy Courtial's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bickle tries to clinch but Courtial moves away
letting Courtial counter with a right hand.
Courtial getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Courtial lands a slapping body shot.
Courtial takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Bickle misses.
Courtial tries a head kick but it misses.
Bickle tries a low kick but Courtial avoids it.
Bickle blocks a head kick by Courtial.
Bickle doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Courtial uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Courtial jabs at Bickle's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Courtial. Bickle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Courtial scores with a hook.
Bickle tries to clinch up.
Courtial throws a leg kick
and Bickle 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!
Bickle loads up on a big right hand but Courtial slips the punch.
Courtial misses with a looping right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bickle. #T1##CL2#
Bickle moves into the clinch.
Courtial misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bickle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Courtial avoiding damage as Bickle throws knees to the body.
Courtial goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bickle swings wildly with an uppercut but Courtial uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bickle misses with a punch to the body.
Bickle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Courtial lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bickle backwards.
Bickle working aggressively here.
Bickle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bickle swings wildly with an uppercut but Courtial uses good head movement to avoid it.
Courtial can't find room to land a body shot as Bickle controls the action.
Bickle throws a head punch that misses.
Courtial blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bickle prevents a body shot from Courtial.
Courtial lands a body shot in the clinch.
Courtial lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Courtial works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bickle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bickle doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Courtial breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Courtial feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bickles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Courtial fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Courtial moves into the clinch successfully.
Bickle scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Courtial.
Courtial tries a body shot but Bickle blocks it.
Courtial lands a hook to the side of the head.
Courtial prevents a body shot from Bickle.
A short uppercut from Bickle.
Bickle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Courtial blocking some punches.
Bickle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Courtial goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bickle.
Bickle blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Courtial's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Godefroy Courtial is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Courtial lands with a shot to the body.
Courtial cracks Bickle with a good jab.
A big right from Bickle misses.
Courtial lands with a thumping leg kick.
Courtial throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bickle's head.
Courtial throws a big shot that misses.
Courtial throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bickle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Courtial misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bickle.
Bickle has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Courtial closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Courtial looks to land a left hand but Bickle moved out of range nicely.
Courtial cracks Bickle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bickle throws a jab when Courtial was well out of range.
Bickle lands a nice leg kick that just misses Courtial's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Courtial lands a jab to Bickle's midsection.
Bickle cracks Courtial with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A lazy left from Courtial finds it's target.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Bickle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Courtial is looking to counter punch.
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Bickle misses.
Bickle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Courtial.
Bickle tries to close the distance and clinch but Courtial swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Courtial throws a hook to the side of Bickle's head but Bickle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bickle tries to clinch but Courtial is having none of it.
Courtial steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bickle.
Courtial doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bickle moves out of range of the strikes.
Courtial lands with a nice body punch.
Courtial tries to clinch there but Bickle circles away.
Courtial throws an overhand right that lands on Bickle's shoulder, as Bickle tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Bickle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Courtial tries to close the distance and clinch but Bickle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bickle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Courtial is looking to counter punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Godefroy Courtial showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Courtial 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Godefroy Courtial!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 268
Date: Jul 14, 2023

#R1#
Jean Baptiste jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sloppy strikes from Courtial. Those never looked like landing.
Jean Baptiste throws a lazy right hand but Courtial sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jean Baptiste just misses with a punch to the body.
Courtial is looking to counter punch.
Jean Baptiste 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.
Courtial moves forwards but Jean Baptiste connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jean Baptiste uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Courtial.
Courtial scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Jean Baptiste misses.
Courtial throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jean Baptiste fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Courtial.
Jean Baptiste takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Courtial has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Courtial moves out of range as Jean Baptiste throws a body kick.
Jean Baptiste throws a jab when Courtial was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jean Baptiste slips a jab from Courtial.
The fighters circling - Jean Baptiste throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Courtial was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Courtial.
Courtial fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jean Baptiste manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Jean Baptiste, right into the meat of the thigh.
Courtial throws a chopping leg kick but Jean Baptiste manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jean Baptiste looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
A big right from Jean Baptiste misses.
Courtial throws out a loose jab but Jean Baptiste uses good head movement to avoid it.
Godefroy Courtial seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Jean Baptiste.
Courtial throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jean Baptiste.
Courtial steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jean Baptiste.
Courtial feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Courtial fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jean Baptiste on the side of the head.
Jean Baptiste lands a leg kick that knocks Courtial off balance momentarily.
Jean Baptiste keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Courtial.
Jean Baptiste fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Courtial manages to avoid it.
Courtial jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice jab there from Jean Baptiste.
A punch lands to the side of Courtial 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A shot to the body from Courtial misses
and Jean Baptiste counters with a stiff right hand.
Jean Baptiste throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jean Baptiste misses with a kick to the body.
Jean Baptiste throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jean Baptiste works the jab nicely.
Jean Baptiste throws an overhand right that lands on Courtial's shoulder, as Courtial tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Courtial has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jean Baptiste lands with a thumping leg kick.
Courtial loads up on a big right hand but Jean Baptiste slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Jean Baptiste on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Courtial swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jean Baptiste appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jean Baptiste scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jean Baptiste looks to score with a jab to the body but Courtial is just out of range.
Jean Baptiste throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jean Baptiste connects with a nice looking jab.
Courtial throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jean Baptiste throws a lazy right hand but Courtial sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Courtial misses with a body shot.
Courtial listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jean Baptiste tests Courtial's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Courtial just misses with a punch to the body.
Jean Baptiste throws out a powerful jab.
Jean Baptiste scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
A slapping body kick lands there for Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook but Courtial avoids it easily.
Courtial dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Courtial ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jean Baptiste throws a big shot that misses.
Courtial misses with a body shot.
Courtial throws a head kick that misses.
Courtial dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jean Baptiste connects with a right hand. Courtial shakes it off.
Courtial avoids a kick to the body.
Courtial misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Courtial drops his hands momentarily and Jean Baptiste takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jean Baptiste throws a wild body kick that Courtial sees coming a mile off.
Jean Baptiste takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Courtial throws a chopping leg kick but Jean Baptiste manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Courtial blocks a head kick by Jean Baptiste.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Courtial. #T4#
Jean Baptiste lands a glancing blow to the side of Courtial's head.
Jean Baptiste jabs Courtial to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Courtial.
Jean Baptiste tries to land a front kick but Courtial steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jean Baptiste swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jean Baptiste connects with a leg kick.
Courtial throws a hook but Jean Baptiste blocks it.
Courtial falls off balance throwing a combination
and Courtial takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Courtial stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Courtial tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Courtial throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jean Baptiste counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jean Baptiste scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jean Baptiste scores with a crisp jab that stopped Courtial in his tracks.
Jean Baptiste fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jean Baptiste throws a push kick but Courtial slaps the foot to one side.
Courtial is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Courtial lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brady Jean Baptiste dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Courtial steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jean Baptiste.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jean Baptiste.
Courtial keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jean Baptiste throws a low kick but Courtial moves out of range easily.
Courtial tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jean Baptiste was well out of range. Poor timing from Courtial.
A big right from Jean Baptiste misses.
Jean Baptiste tries to land a front kick but Courtial steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A counter left hand to the body from Courtial misses its target.
Courtial scores with a punch to the head.
Nice cross by Jean Baptiste.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jean Baptiste. Courtial does a little dance to reset his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Courtial checks a leg kick.
Courtial misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Courtial misses with a body shot.
Courtial just misses with a punch to the body.
Jean Baptiste looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Courtial displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jean Baptiste throws out the jab.
Jean Baptiste walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Courtial checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
As Jean Baptiste backs away, Courtial returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Courtial misses with a lunging right hand
and Jean Baptiste counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Courtial is looking to wear down Jean Baptiste with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Jean Baptiste throws a body punch but Courtial moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Courtial. Jean Baptiste does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jean Baptiste looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Courtial loads up on a big right hand but Jean Baptiste slips the punch.
Courtial misses with a wild body shot.
Jean Baptiste lands a nice leg kick that just misses Courtial's sensitive parts.
Courtial slips a straight right by Jean Baptiste.
Courtial misses with a hook
and Jean Baptiste counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brady Jean Baptiste seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jean Baptiste looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheers as Courtial lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jean Baptiste doesn't seem phased though.
A swing and a miss from Jean Baptiste.
Courtial wants to clinch up but Jean Baptiste keeps it at a distance.
Courtial cracks Jean Baptiste with a right hand to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Courtial misses.
Courtial fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Courtial lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Courtial misses with a head kick.
Courtial takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jean Baptiste connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Courtial momentarily.
Jean Baptiste shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jean Baptiste slips under a jab from Courtial.
Courtial takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jean Baptiste cracks Courtial with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Courtial tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jean Baptiste was well out of range. Poor timing from Courtial.
Jean Baptiste tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jean Baptiste attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An attempted straight right counter from Courtial misses the target.
Courtial listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Courtial misses with a low kick as Jean Baptiste jumps back.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Courtial might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Courtial takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jean Baptiste throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jean Baptiste scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jean Baptiste has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jean Baptiste avoids the body shot from Courtial.
Jean Baptiste fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Courtial manages to avoid it.
Courtial fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jean Baptiste checks it well. #T3#
Jean Baptiste throws a body kick that misses
and Courtial counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jean Baptiste thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Courtial. Jean Baptiste does a little dance to reset his feet.
Courtial lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Courtial takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jean Baptiste ducks under a wild hook from Courtial.
Jean Baptiste ducks under a wild hook from Courtial.
Courtial 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.
Jean Baptiste misses with a hook.
Jean Baptiste uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Courtial.
Courtial throws out a loose jab but Jean Baptiste uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jean Baptiste appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Courtial has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jean Baptiste finds it's way round the side to connect with Courtial's head. #CL#
Courtial clinches up with Jean Baptiste and pushes him back against the cage.
Courtial looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Courtial misses with some punches.
Courtial lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Courtial will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jean Baptiste tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Courtial's elbow. #BC#
Courtial manages to break the clinch.
Courtial wants to clinch up but Jean Baptiste keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jean Baptiste scores with a hook.#T4#
Courtial looks to score with a jab to the body but Jean Baptiste is just out of range.
Courtial fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Courtial looks to score with a jab to the body but Jean Baptiste is just out of range.
Jean Baptiste dodges the punch combination from Courtial.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Courtial.
Jean Baptiste throws a looping overhand right but Courtial ducks down to avoid it.
Jean Baptiste lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jean Baptiste.
Courtial throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Courtial avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jean Baptiste misses with a wild body shot.
Jean Baptiste takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Courtial throws a hook to the side of Jean Baptiste's head but Jean Baptiste sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Courtial takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Courtial motions for Jean Baptiste to come forward. Courtial throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Jean Baptiste was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jean Baptiste keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Courtial.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brady Jean Baptiste will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jean Baptiste displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Courtial throws out the jab.
Donk. Jean Baptiste catches Courtial right on the button with a cross.
Courtial throws a lazy uppercut
letting Jean Baptiste counter with a right hand.
Courtial jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Courtial throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jean Baptiste counters with a right hand to the body.
Courtial throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jean Baptiste keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Courtial.
Courtial loads up on a big right hand but Jean Baptiste slips the punch.
Jean Baptiste throws a lazy right hand but Courtial sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jean Baptiste wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Courtial is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jean Baptiste.
A jab from Jean Baptiste misses.
Courtial is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jean Baptiste. Courtial does a little dance to reset his feet.
Courtial throws an overhand right that lands on Jean Baptiste's shoulder, as Jean Baptiste tries to avoid the shot.
Courtial connects with a jab.
Jean Baptiste with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Courtial. #T1#
Courtial moves out of range of the body kick from Jean Baptiste.
Courtial misses the body punch
and Jean Baptiste counters with a two punch combo.
Courtial slips under a jab from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab from Jean Baptiste.
Courtial takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Courtial looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Courtial connects with a crisp jab.
Courtial lands with a right hand.
Jean Baptiste keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Courtial throws a series of punches but Jean Baptiste avoids them all with ease.
Courtial misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jean Baptiste.
Courtial looks to land a left hand but Jean Baptiste moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Courtial takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Courtial uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jean Baptiste.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jean Baptiste.#T2#
Courtial throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jean Baptiste pivots, looking for a leg kick but Courtial is out of range and Jean Baptiste settles back down.
Courtial checks the leg kick.
Jean Baptiste thumps Courtial with a low kick.
Courtial throws a head kick that misses.
Jean Baptiste pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jean Baptiste ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Courtial moves away.
Jean Baptiste swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Courtial looks to throw the jab but Jean Baptiste is out of range.
Nice body kick there by Jean Baptiste.
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jean Baptiste tries a quick counter leg kick but Courtial is wise to it.
The fighters circling - Courtial throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Courtial misses with a low kick as Jean Baptiste jumps back.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste throws a body shot but no joy.
Courtial gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jean Baptiste.#T3#
Courtial rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Courtial thinking.
Courtial throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Courtial misses with a straight left.
Jean Baptiste lands a nice hook to Courtial's body. Courtial takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Courtial looks to land a right hand but Jean Baptiste moved out of range.
Jean Baptiste thuds a left hand into Courtial's body.
Jean Baptiste goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jean Baptiste throws a leg kick but Courtial checks it.
Courtial misses with a body shot.
A low kick lands for Courtial.
Jean Baptiste moves away from the strike by Courtial.
Jean Baptiste tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Courtial is able to avoid easily.
Jean Baptiste is looking to land body kicks.
Courtial is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Courtial moves into range and clinches up with Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Courtial goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jean Baptiste lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Courtial backwards. #T4#
Jean Baptiste blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jean Baptiste has a couple of punches blocked by Courtial.
Courtial misses with a punch on the inside.
Jean Baptiste blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jean Baptiste is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Courtial is defending well for now.
Courtial misses with a punch on the inside.
Courtial swings wildly with an uppercut but Jean Baptiste uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brady Jean Baptiste is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Courtial misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Courtial lands a right hand.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Courtial tries a body shot but Jean Baptiste blocks it.
Courtial tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brady Jean Baptiste comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jean Baptiste 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

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

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

#R1#
Goncalves takes one to the chin there.
Courtial has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Deathsquad in the buildup to the fight.
Courtial defending well as Goncalves loads up on a big left hand.
Goncalves has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Courtial swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Courtial swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goncalves misses with a few strikes there.
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goncalves missing with a left hand there. Courtial was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Goncalves darts in and clinches Courtial up against the cage.
Courtial tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goncalves has a couple of punches blocked by Courtial.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goncalves. #BC#
Courtial breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goncalves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Courtial misses with a wild combination.
Courtial walks into a left hand.
Goncalves throws a jab when Courtial was well out of range.
Courtial is looking to counter punch.
Goncalves misses the shot to the body.
Courtial connects with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Goncalves does no damage.
Courtial misses with a body shot.
Goncalves doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Courtial throws a combination. Goncalves tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Goncalves connects with a single shot there.
Goncalves swinging wildly here.
Courtial misses with an uppercut. Goncalves saw that one coming.
Goncalves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Courtial.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Goncalves slips a jab from Courtial.
Courtial scores with a hook to the body. Goncalves takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Goncalves keeps the fight on the outside.
Courtial jabs Goncalves right on the nose. Goncalves blinks but takes it well.
Goncalves on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Courtial. Courtial obviously looking to wear him down.
Goncalves misses the jab.
Courtial defending well as Goncalves loads up on a big left hand.
Courtial pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Courtial. Goncalves does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Courtial. Those never looked like landing.
Courtial misses with a series of wild punches.
Courtial misses with a head kick.
Goncalves throws a nice looking combination but Courtial bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Courtial looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Goncalves swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Courtial.
Courtial throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Courtial tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Goncalves is able to avoid easily.
Courtial gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Guilherme Goncalves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goncalves checks a low kick from Courtial.
Goncalves just misses with a punch to the body.
Courtial throwing a counter right hand but Goncalves manages to avoid it.
Goncalves misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Courtial on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Courtial avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Courtial misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goncalves! But no joy.
Courtial cracks a nice hook into Goncalves's ribs.
Courtial throws a looping overhand right but Goncalves ducks down to avoid it.
Courtial misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goncalves.
Courtial looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Goncalves swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Courtial lands with a hook. Goncalves tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Courtial misses the target.
Courtial throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Courtial misses the target. #T3#
Goncalves moves out of range of the strikes.
Goncalves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Courtial looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Courtial looks to land a right hand but Goncalves moved out of range.
Courtial moves out of range of the leg kick from Goncalves.#CL#
Goncalves gets tackled into the cage by Courtial. Courtial maintains the clinch.
Courtial swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goncalves is trying to maintain a safe position but Courtial gets an underhook and turns Goncalves into the cage.#BC2#
Goncalves manages to break the clinch.
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goncalves moves away.
Goncalves tries to bum rush Courtial with a series of wild strikes but Courtial uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Courtial is looking to counter punch.
Courtial connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Goncalves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goncalves misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Courtial on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Courtial connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Goncalves momentarily.
Goncalves might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Courtial misses the jab.
Courtial misses with a leg kick.
Courtial moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Courtial throws out a loose jab but Goncalves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Courtial has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T4#
Courtial lands a head kick. Goncalves smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Goncalves cracks Courtial with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Goncalves takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Courtial on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Goncalves throws a looping overhand right but Courtial ducks down to avoid it.
Courtial throws out a loose jab but Goncalves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goncalves slips a straight right by Courtial.
Goncalves wants to clinch up but Courtial keeps it at a distance.
Goncalves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goncalves defending well as Courtial loads up on a big left hand.
Goncalves scores with a jab.
Courtial fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goncalves manages to avoid it.
Goncalves misses with an uppercut. Courtial saw that one coming.
Courtial throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goncalves on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Courtial looks to throw the jab but Goncalves is out of range.
Courtial thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goncalves bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Goncalves doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Godefroy Courtial dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A big left from Goncalves misses.
Courtial thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Goncalves misses.
A punch combination from Courtial misses.
Goncalves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Courtial.
Courtial feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Goncalves takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Courtial throws a lazy right hand but Goncalves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Goncalves misses.
Courtial tries to clinch up.
Goncalves bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Goncalves misses with an uppercut. Courtial saw that one coming.
Courtial scores with a crisp jab that stopped Goncalves in his tracks.
Courtial fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goncalves manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Courtial takes a swing at Goncalves's ribcage but misses.
Goncalves with a hook.
Goncalves misses with a hook
and Courtial counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goncalves scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab, jab by Goncalves - just one landing.
Courtial connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Goncalves loads up on a big right hand but Courtial slips the punch.
Courtial swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Courtial missing with a left hand there. Goncalves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Courtial throws a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Goncalves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goncalves moves away.
Courtial has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Courtial there as he acknowledges the shot.
Goncalves cracks Courtial with a right hand to the side of the head.
Courtial lands a two punch combo.
Goncalves misses with a hook
and Courtial counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Goncalves.#CL2#
Goncalves forces Courtial back against the cage and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Courtial as Goncalves tries to tie him up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Courtial misses with some punches.
Courtial tries a body shot but Goncalves blocks it.
Courtial works on Goncalves's body with a couple of short punches.
Courtial keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Goncalves's efforts to push away.
Goncalves throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goncalves lands a hook that snaps the head of Courtial backwards.
Courtial misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Goncalves throws a head punch that misses.
Goncalves misses with the head strike.
Goncalves misses with some punches.
Courtial blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Courtial throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Courtial softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Goncalves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Courtial being controlled against the cage.
Courtial swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Courtial lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Courtial blocks a body shot from Goncalves.
Courtial stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Courtial swings wildly with an uppercut but Goncalves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Courtial blocking some punches.
Courtial misses with a hook to the ribs.
Courtial tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Goncalves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Courtial backwards.
Courtial throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goncalvess head.
Courtial lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Godefroy Courtial has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Goncalves has a couple of punches blocked by Courtial.
Goncalves working aggressively here.
Courtial tries a body shot but Goncalves blocks it.
Courtial works on Goncalves's body with a couple of short punches.
Goncalves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Courtial lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goncalves backwards.
Goncalves misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Courtial. #BC#
Courtial breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goncalves ducks under a wild hook from Courtial.
Courtial thows a left - swing and a miss!
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goncalves moves away.
Courtial ducks under a wild hook from Goncalves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Courtial throws out a loose jab but Goncalves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Courtial. Those never looked like landing.
Courtial cracks a nice hook into Goncalves's ribs.#T4#
A slow jab from Goncalves misses its intended target.
Courtial tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Courtial lands a high kick!
Courtial slips a jab from Goncalves.
Courtial blocks a jab.
Courtial feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Goncalvess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Courtial scoring well with a low kick there.
Goncalves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Courtial was well out of range. Poor timing from Goncalves.
Goncalves throws a jab when Courtial was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Courtial.
Courtial attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Goncalves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Courtial has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Courtial there as he acknowledges the shot.
Courtial swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Courtial lands with a hook. Goncalves tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Courtial dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Courtial takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL2#
Goncalves has Courtial up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Courtial.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Godefroy Courtial dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Goncalves throws a hook but Courtial avoids it easily.
Goncalves thuds a left hand into Courtial's body.
Courtial misses with a hook. Goncalves ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Goncalves misses.
A little feinted left hand from Courtial on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Courtial moves out of range of the strikes.
Courtial swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Goncalves scores with a jab to the head.
Goncalves stalks Courtial and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Courtial's face. Courtial staggers backwards, shaken.
Goncalves ducks under a wild hook from Courtial.
Courtial misses with a body shot.
Goncalves lunges at Courtial with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Courtial's hand.
Courtial will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Goncalves avoids the body shot from Courtial.
Courtial fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Courtial slips under a jab from Goncalves.
Courtial tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Courtial looks to score with a jab to the body but Goncalves is just out of range.
Goncalves swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goncalves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Courtial sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goncalves paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Courtial lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Courtial misses with an uppercut.
Courtial swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goncalves! But no joy.
Goncalves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Goncalves.
Goncalves listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Goncalves connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Goncalves defending well as Courtial loads up on a big left hand.
Goncalves moves away from the strike by Courtial.
Goncalves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Courtial lands a jab to the nose.
Courtial throws a hook to the side of Goncalves's head but Goncalves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Courtial keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goncalves throws out a powerful jab.
Nice defenses there by Goncalves.
Courtial scores with the left hand. Goncalves knows he should have avoided that one.
Goncalves connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goncalves lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Courtial at a distance.
Goncalves misses with a straight left.
Guilherme Goncalves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Courtial lands with a thumping leg kick.
Goncalves throws a series of punches but Courtial moves out of range.
Godefroy Courtial is winning the standup battle so far.
Goncalves lands with a hook. Courtial tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Goncalves connects with a single shot there.
A cross from Goncalves lands.
Courtial pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Courtial connects with a body shot.
Courtial misses with a jab to the body
enabling Goncalves to counter with a crisp jab.
Goncalves plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Courtial lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Goncalves at a distance.
Goncalves avoids the body shot from Courtial.
Courtial swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Courtial takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Goncalves misses the jab.
Courtial throws a leg kick which misses Goncalves's front leg but catches the back leg as Goncalves tries to avoid it. #CL#
Courtial moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Goncalves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Courtial looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Courtial scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goncalves doesn't seem bothered though.
Godefroy Courtial is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Courtial slips a jab from Goncalves.
A quick step to the side and Courtial tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Courtial throws a lazy right hand but Goncalves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Courtial lands with a nice body punch.
Goncalves walks into a stiff left hand from Courtial.
Goncalves walks into a left hand.
Courtial misses the shot to the body.
Goncalves takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Courtial slips under a jab from Goncalves.
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goncalves moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Courtial. That's going to slow Goncalves down.
Courtial lunges at Goncalves with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Goncalves's hand.
Goncalves tries to clinch but Courtial is having none of it.
Goncalves scores with a nice strike.
Courtial keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for Goncalves.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goncalves looks to throw the jab but Courtial is out of range.
Courtial turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Goncalves avoids the head kick by Courtial. #T4#
Courtial dodges the punch combination from Goncalves.
Goncalves scores with the left hand. Courtial knows he should have avoided that one.
Courtial slips a straight right by Goncalves.
Goncalves lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Courtial looks to land a body kick but Goncalves moved away.
Courtial tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goncalves was well out of range. Poor timing from Courtial.
A combination from Goncalves does no damage.
Goncalves cracks Courtial with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Goncalves misses with a hook
and Courtial cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goncalves throws a series of punches but Courtial avoids them all with ease.
Courtial slips a straight right by Goncalves.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goncalves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Courtial manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goncalves's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Courtial lands a really nice looking cross but Goncalves seems unphased.
Good shot there by Courtial.
Goncalves takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Goncalves throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Courtial.

And that's the end of the fight!
Guilherme Goncalves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Courtial 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Godefroy Courtial!

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

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

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

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

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

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

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lemmy Bang!
Our winner, Lemmy Bang, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 247
Date: Apr 21, 2023

#R1#
Courtial misses with a hook
and Hohenthal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Courtial misses with a hook.#CL#
Courtial has managed to clinch.
Hohenthal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hohenthal scores with a shoulder strike.
Hohenthal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Courtial lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Courtial pushes Hohenthal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hohenthal'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.
Hohenthal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hohenthal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Courtial lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hohenthal stalling in the clinch but Courtial improves position.
Courtial has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hohenthal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Courtial cracks Hohenthal with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Courtial goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hohenthal is trying to maintain a safe position but Courtial gets an underhook and turns Hohenthal into the cage.
Hohenthal tries for a takedown but Courtial manages to get underhooks.
Hohenthal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hohenthal is trying to break the clinch but Courtial has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Hohenthal is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hohenthal scores with a shot to the side of Courtial's head.
Hohenthal blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Courtial.
Courtial misses with the head strike.
Hohenthal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hohenthal tries to throw a body punch but Courtial avoids it by throwing Hohenthal back against the cage.
Courtial tries a body shot but Hohenthal blocks it.
Hohenthal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Courtial gets underhooks to prevent Hohenthal's takedown attempt.
Godefroy Courtial has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lennart Hohenthal.
Courtial tries to work over Hohenthal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Courtial lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Courtial lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hohenthal wants to break free but Courtial has control.
Courtial blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Hohenthal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hohenthal 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.
Courtial throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hohenthal throws out a loose jab but Courtial uses good head movement to avoid it.
Godefroy Courtial is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Courtial throws a sloppy head kick and Hohenthal moves out of range easily.
Hohenthal dodges the punch combination from Courtial. #T2#
Courtial looks to land a combination but Hohenthal avoids it well.
Hohenthal changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hohenthal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Courtial was well out of range. Poor timing from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal lands with a hook. Courtial tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Courtial looks to throw the jab but Hohenthal is out of range.
Courtial misses the shot to the body.
Hohenthal looks to score with a jab to the body but Courtial is just out of range.
Courtial ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Courtial scores with a sloppy right hand. Hohenthal should have avoided that one.
Courtial throws the left hand but Hohenthal avoids the punch easily.
Courtial dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Courtial is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hohenthal.
Courtial throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hohenthal connects with a nice looking jab.
Hohenthal tries to clinch up.
Hohenthal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hohenthal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Hohenthal closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Courtial tries to work over Hohenthal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hohenthal can't get the takedown.
Courtial fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Courtial manages to break the clinch.
Courtial swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Hohenthal gets a clinch.
Courtial lands a hook that snaps the head of Hohenthal backwards.
Courtial prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hohenthal struggles to land a body shot inside as Courtial controls his hands.
Hohenthal lands with a right to the head.
Hohenthal tries a body shot but Courtial blocks it.
Courtial throws a punch but it's blocked by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal misses with the head strike.
Courtial scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Courtial.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hohenthal.
Courtial scores with a shot to the side of Hohenthal's head.
A nice left hand lands by Courtial.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Courtial. #T4#
Hohenthal struggles to land a body shot inside as Courtial controls his hands.
Courtial tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hohenthal.
Courtial struggles to land a body shot inside as Hohenthal controls his hands.
Hohenthal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Courtial struggles to land a body shot inside as Hohenthal controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Courtial creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hohenthal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Courtial up against the cage.
Hohenthal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hohenthal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hohenthal is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hohenthal misses with the head strike.
Hohenthal lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Courtial or not.
Hohenthal has a couple of punches blocked by Courtial.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Courtial tries a body shot but Hohenthal blocks it.
Courtial tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Courtial manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Godefroy Courtial dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Courtial throws a hook to the side of Hohenthal's head but Hohenthal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Courtial misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Hohenthal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Decent striking displayed by Hohenthal there.
Godefroy Courtial seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Courtial throws a looping overhand right but Hohenthal ducks down to avoid it.
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Courtial avoids the body shot from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Courtial manages to avoid it.
Courtial wants to clinch.
Courtial misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hohenthal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Courtial moves away.
No joy there for Courtial, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Courtial throws a lazy right hand but Hohenthal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Courtial.
Hohenthal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Courtial manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Courtial with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hohenthal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Hohenthal throws the left hand but Courtial avoids the punch easily.
Courtial is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hohenthal scores with a shot to the body.
Hohenthal looks to land a left hand but Courtial moved out of range nicely.
Hohenthal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hohenthal misses with a hook
and Courtial counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Courtial steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal lands an overhand right.
Godefroy Courtial is winning the standup battle so far.
Courtial throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hohenthal. Courtial does a little dance to reset his feet.
Courtial fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hohenthal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Courtial thinks about countering with a body kick.
Courtial lands a nice hook to Hohenthal's body. Hohenthal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hohenthal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands 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!
Courtial lands with a hook. Hohenthal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Courtial connects with a looping right hand.
Hohenthal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hohenthal throws a hook but Courtial avoids it easily.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Courtial. That snapped Hohenthal's head back.
Courtial takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hohenthal swinging wildly here.
Hohenthal throws a hook but Courtial avoids it easily.
Hohenthal shoots for a double leg takedown but Courtial sprawls well. He's pushed Hohenthal's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Courtial scores with a nice right hand.
Courtial ducks under a wild hook from Hohenthal.
A nice inside leg kick there by Courtial. That's going to slow Hohenthal down.
Courtial stuffs the takedown.
Godefroy Courtial has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lennart Hohenthal.
Hohenthal throws a lazy right hand but Courtial sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Courtial slips under a jab from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal misses with a hook.
Hohenthal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Courtial at a distance.
Courtial pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Courtial's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hohenthal under the eye.
Courtial keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Hohenthal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Courtial takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Courtial moves away from the strike by Hohenthal.
Courtial throws a right and a left that both miss.
Courtial will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hohenthal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hohenthal defending well as Courtial loads up on a big left hand.
Hohenthal 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.
Hohenthal throws out a loose jab but Courtial uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hohenthal looks to land a left hand but Courtial moved out of range nicely.
Good leg kick by Courtial.
Hohenthal moves out of range of the strikes.
Hohenthal scores with a decent looking hook.
Hohenthal thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Courtial misses its target.
Hohenthal cracks a nice hook into Courtial's ribs.#TD2#
Hohenthal drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Courtial is trying to control Hohenthal's posture but Hohenthal avoids it.
Hohenthal fails to land a wild elbow strike.
You can see the frustration on Courtial's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Courtial avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hohenthal.
Courtial is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Courtial has one of Hohenthal's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Courtial struggling a bit here.
Hohenthal wants to control but Courtial is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lennart Hohenthal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Courtial finds it's way through Hohenthal's defenses.
Courtial connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Courtial misses with a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Courtial.
Hohenthal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hohenthal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hohenthal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hohenthal misses with a looping right.
Hohenthal keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hohenthal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Courtial scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Hohenthal has managed to clinch.
Hohenthal 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!
Hohenthal throws a punch but it's blocked by Courtial.
Courtial lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hohenthal has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Courtial is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1##BC2#
Hohenthal breaks the clinch.
Hohenthal takes a swing at Courtial's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Courtial working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hohenthal misses with a body punch.
Courtial blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hohenthal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Courtial. #BC#
Courtial's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Courtial slips a straight right by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hohenthal looks for a takedown but Courtial sprawls well.
Godefroy Courtial has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lennart Hohenthal.
Hohenthal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Courtial.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hohenthal, as that shot connected.
Courtial just misses with a punch to the body.
And Hohenthal tries to counter it with a takedown but Courtial pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hohenthal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hohenthal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T2#
Courtial throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Courtial.
Hohenthal keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Courtial just misses with a punch to the body.
Courtial is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Courtial fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Courtial throws a low kick, looking for Hohenthal's leg but Hohenthal calmly moves out of range.
Hohenthal darts in looking for a takedown but Courtial gets double underhooks and turns Hohenthal into the cage.
Hohenthal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Courtial works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Courtial bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Courtial misses with a double jab.
Courtial lands a head kick!
Hohenthal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Courtial is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Courtial closes the distance and pushes Hohenthal back into the cage.#BC2#
Hohenthal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Hohenthal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Courtial takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hohenthal blocks a jab.
Courtial's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hohenthal under the eye.
Courtial misses the shot to the body.
Courtial takes a swing at Hohenthal's ribcage but misses.
Courtial smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hohenthal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Courtial.
Courtial misses with a body shot
and Hohenthal counters with a stiff right hand.
Courtial looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hohenthal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Courtial.
Hohenthal is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Courtial swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hohenthal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Courtial tests Hohenthal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hohenthal connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Courtial's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Courtial misses. #T4#
Hohenthal misses with a hook to the body
and Courtial counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hohenthal throws an overhand right that lands on Courtial's shoulder, as Courtial tries to avoid the shot.
Hohenthal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hohenthal there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hohenthal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Courtial but Courtial pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Courtial throws a hook but Hohenthal blocks it.
Hohenthal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Courtial plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hohenthal digs a good body shot into Courtial's ribs.
Courtial throws a nice looking combination but Hohenthal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Courtial looks to score with a jab to the body but Hohenthal is just out of range.
Courtial walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD2#
Hohenthal drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Courtial is trying to control Hohenthal's posture but Hohenthal avoids it.
Hohenthal tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Godefroy Courtial!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 241
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Courtial has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Goncalves finds it's way round the side to connect with Courtial's head.
Nice jab there from Goncalves.
Goncalves needs to keep his hands up - Courtial had a free shot at his head there.
Courtial avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goncalves just misses with a punch to the body.
Courtial swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goncalves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Courtial is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Guilherme Goncalves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Goncalves misses its intended target.
It looked like Courtial wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goncalves. Courtial does a little dance to reset his feet.
Courtial throws a jab but it's blocked by Goncalves.
Courtial misses the shot to the body.
Goncalves throws an overhand right that lands on Courtial's shoulder, as Courtial tries to avoid the shot.
Courtial throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Goncalves on the side of the head.
Good work by Courtial as he checks the leg kick.
Goncalves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Courtial.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goncalves is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Goncalves doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Courtial makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A big right from Goncalves misses.
Courtial throwing a counter right hand but Goncalves manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Goncalves checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Courtial throws a low kick but Goncalves avoids it.
Goncalves is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Courtial with a body shot.
Goncalves misses with a looping left.
Godefroy Courtial is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Goncalves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Courtial slips a jab from Goncalves.
Goncalves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goncalves throws a right hand that Courtial ducks under and follows up with a left that Courtial also avoids with ease.
Goncalves checks the leg kick nicely there.
Goncalves lands with a straight right. Courtial didn't see that one coming.
Goncalves checks a leg kick.
Courtial takes a swing at Goncalves's ribcage but misses.
Courtial looks to land a left hand but Goncalves moved out of range nicely.
Goncalves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goncalves misses with a head kick.
Courtial has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Deathsquad in the buildup to the fight.
Goncalves jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Courtial takes a swing at Goncalves's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Courtial.
Courtial pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Courtial just misses with a punch to the body.
Courtial pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goncalves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Courtial throws a jab but it's blocked by Goncalves.
Courtial lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Courtial takes one to the chin there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Goncalves misses the shot to the body.
Goncalves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goncalves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Courtial throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Courtial throws a nice outside leg kick.
Courtial works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Goncalves misses with a wild body shot.
Goncalves slips under a jab.
Courtial takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Goncalves stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Courtial connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Courtial feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Goncalvess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Goncalves throws a sloppy head kick and Courtial moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and Courtial tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goncalves moves away.
Courtial is looking to slow Goncalves down with leg kicks.
Courtial throws out a loose jab but Goncalves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Courtial stuns Goncalves with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Courtial misses with a jab to the body
and Goncalves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Courtial lands a head kick! #T3#
Goncalves darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Courtial's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Courtial duly obliges.
Goncalves plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Goncalves is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Courtial had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Goncalves walks into a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Courtial.
Courtial throws a solid leg kick but Goncalves takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Courtial.
Goncalves misses with a hook
and Courtial counters with a stiff right hand.
Goncalves looks to land a right hand but Courtial moved out of range.
Courtial takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Courtial will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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!
Goncalves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Courtial.
Courtial throws a chopping leg kick but Goncalves manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Goncalves throws out a counter right but Courtial avoids it with no problem.
Courtial scores with a jab to the body.
Goncalves checks the leg kick.
A nice side step and Goncalves releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Goncalves lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Goncalves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some bone on bone action there as Goncalves checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T4#
Courtial scores with a nice strike.
Courtial misses with a looping right.
Goncalves takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Courtial misses with a body shot.
Courtial cracks Goncalves with a good jab.
Courtial tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Goncalves manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goncalves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Courtial sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goncalves might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Goncalves bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Courtial's head backwards.
Courtial throws a front kick aimed at Goncalves's knee but Goncalves avoids it well.
Courtial misses with a series of wild punches.
Courtial drops his hands momentarily and Goncalves takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Goncalves lands with an uppercut that bounces Courtial off the cage and back into range.
Goncalves fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goncalves blocks a head kick by Courtial.
Goncalves scores with a jab. Courtial acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Courtial takes a swing at Goncalves's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Goncalves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Courtial misses with a looping right.
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 Godefroy Courtial will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Goncalves throws a head kick that misses.
Courtial throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goncalves throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Goncalves misses.
Courtial lands a nice leg kick that just misses Goncalves's sensitive parts.
Courtial throws out a loose jab but Goncalves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goncalves lands with a cross.
Goncalves throws a head kick that misses.
Courtial on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Courtial throws a hook to the side of Goncalves's head but Goncalves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch lands to the side of Courtial 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Goncalves throws a head kick that misses.
Courtial misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves blocks a jab.
Goncalves misses with an uppercut.
Goncalves scores with a jab to the head.
Goncalves looks to land a right hand but Courtial moved out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Courtial cracks Goncalves with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Goncalves slips under a jab from Courtial.
Courtial throws the left hand but Goncalves avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Courtial throws a leg kick that misses.
Courtial smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Courtial tries to clinch up.
Courtial misses the jab.
Courtial fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goncalves manages to avoid it.
Courtial takes a swing at Goncalves's ribcage but misses.
Goncalves blocks a head kick by Courtial.
Godefroy Courtial is winning the standup battle so far.
Courtial bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Courtial takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Goncalves tries a head kick but it misses.
Courtial slips a straight right by Goncalves.
Courtial takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Courtial takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A leg kick checked by Goncalves.
Courtial throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Goncalves's head.
Goncalves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Courtial.
Goncalves throws a big counter head kick but Courtial avoids it with no problem.
Sloppy strikes from Goncalves. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Courtial throws out a leg kick but Goncalves moves out of range and Courtial only half commits.
Goncalves throws out a counter right but Courtial avoids it with no problem.
Courtial uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Courtial comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Courtial throws a hook but Goncalves avoids it easily.
A combination from Courtial does no damage.
Goncalves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goncalves throws an overhand right that lands on Courtial's shoulder, as Courtial tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Courtial. That snapped Goncalves's head back.
Goncalves connects with a body shot that sends Courtial's belly button to the back.
Courtial throws a leg kick which misses Goncalves's front leg but catches the back leg as Goncalves tries to avoid it.
Goncalves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goncalves uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Courtial has time to react.
Courtial misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goncalves.
Courtial jabs at Goncalves's body.
Courtial scores with a nice strike.
Courtial lands a nice hook to Goncalves's body. Goncalves takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Courtial scores with a hook to the body. Goncalves takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Goncalves lands with a hook. Courtial tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Goncalves scores with a nice head shot.
Courtial blocks a jab.#T3#
A big left from Goncalves misses.
Courtial throws a nice outside leg kick.
Courtial swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Courtial moves forwards but Goncalves connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Courtial blocks a jab.
Goncalves throws a head kick but Courtial moves out of range.
Goncalves looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Courtial throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goncalves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Courtial lands a nice hook to Goncalves's body. Goncalves takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Courtial. That's going to slow Goncalves down.
Goncalves slips under a jab from Courtial.
Goncalves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goncalves lands with a straight right. Courtial didn't see that one coming.
Courtial throws a lazy uppercut
and Courtial takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goncalves just misses with a punch to the body.
Goncalves's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Courtial throws a lazy right hand but Goncalves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Courtial throws a poor cross that misses
and Goncalves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goncalves avoids the body shot from Courtial.
Goncalves connects with a looping right hand. #T4#
Courtial moves away from the strike by Goncalves.
Courtial takes a swing at Goncalves's ribcage but misses.
Goncalves throws a looping overhand right but Courtial ducks down to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Goncalves checks a leg kick.
Goncalves scoring well with a low kick there.
Courtial takes a swing at Goncalves's ribcage but misses.
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Courtial slips a jab from Goncalves.
Courtial throws a body punch but Goncalves moves out of range.
Goncalves scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Courtial doesn't seem bothered though.
Courtial cracks Goncalves with an open hand slap.
A jab lands there for Goncalves.
Courtial ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Courtial throws a lazy right hand but Goncalves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goncalves scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Courtial looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That kick from Goncalves tenderised Courtial's leg. Courtial is trying to keep his angry face on.
Courtial slips under a jab from Goncalves.
Goncalves throws a wild body kick that Courtial sees coming a mile off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Guilherme Goncalves will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Goncalves throws an overhand right that lands on Courtial's shoulder, as Courtial tries to avoid the shot.
Courtial takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Goncalves misses with a jab, cross combination.
Goncalves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab by Courtial.
Courtial uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goncalves.
Courtial takes a swing at Goncalves's ribcage but misses.
Goncalves throws a shot from downtown. Courtial moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Courtial was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Goncalves.
Goncalves blocks a jab.
Courtial avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Courtial appears to be looking for a big counter.
Goncalves throws a right hand that Courtial ducks under and follows up with a left that Courtial also avoids with ease.
Goncalves lands a jab.
Courtial lands a glancing blow to the side of Goncalves's head.
Goncalves throws a big shot that misses.
Courtial uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goncalves.
Goncalves loads up on a big right hand but Courtial slips the punch.
Courtial throws a jab when Goncalves was well out of range.
Courtial scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goncalves moves away.
Courtial misses with a wild body shot.
Goncalves lands a jab to the nose.
Goncalves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Courtial.
Courtial throws a solid leg kick but Goncalves takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Courtial.
Goncalves ducks under a wild hook from Courtial.
Sloppy strikes from Courtial. Those never looked like landing.
Courtial 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.
Courtial walks into a jab.
Courtial doesn't manage to clinch there - Goncalves circles away.
Goncalves misses with a hook. Courtial ducked under it nicely.
Goncalves misses with a straight right.
Goncalves just misses with a punch to the body.
Goncalves lands with a right hand.
Courtial throws a hook to the side of Goncalves's head but Goncalves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goncalves looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Goncalves throws a head kick but Courtial moves out of range.
Goncalves keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Goncalves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Courtial.
A little jabbing left from Goncalves on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goncalves loads up on a big right hand but Courtial slips the punch.#T2#
A slow jab from Goncalves misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goncalves listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Courtial misses the shot to the body.
Courtial bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goncalves misses with a left hand
and Courtial counters with a nice uppercut.
Courtial throws a series of punches but Goncalves moves out of range.
Courtial walks into a left hand.
Courtial slips a jab from Goncalves.
Goncalves throws a sloppy head kick
and Courtial counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Courtial connects with a looping right hand.
Goncalves just misses with a punch to the body.
Goncalves cracks Courtial with a good jab.
Goncalves 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.
Courtial takes a swing at Goncalves's ribcage but misses.
Goncalves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Goncalves tests Courtial's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Courtial throws an overhand right that lands on Goncalves's shoulder, as Goncalves tries to avoid the shot.
Courtial defending well as Goncalves loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goncalves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Courtial just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Courtial does it's job there.
Goncalves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Goncalves on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Courtial lands a leg kick that knocks Goncalves off balance momentarily.
Courtial looks to land a left hand but Goncalves moved out of range nicely.
Goncalves connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Courtial scores with the left hand. Goncalves knows he should have avoided that one.
Courtial scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Courtial lands a body shot.
Goncalves works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Courtial throws a leg kick but Goncalves sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Courtial throws a hook but Goncalves avoids it easily.
Goncalves slips under a jab.
A jab from Goncalves misses.
It looked like Courtial wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Courtial doesn't manage to clinch there - Goncalves circles away. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Courtial, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Courtial throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goncalves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Courtial throws out the jab.
Goncalves misses with a hook to the body
and Courtial counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Courtial is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goncalves.
Goncalves looks to throw the jab but Courtial is out of range.
Courtial lands a nice hook to Goncalves's body. Goncalves takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Courtial avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Courtial needs to keep his hands up - Goncalves had a free shot at his head there.
Courtial stuffs the takedown.
Goncalves takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Courtial.
Goncalves misses with a straight right.
Goncalves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Goncalves.
Courtial staying out of range there.
Goncalves uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Goncalves lands with a kick to the temple. Courtial shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

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 Godefroy Courtial.
Well Courtial 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Godefroy Courtial!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 235
Date: Mar 01, 2023

#R1#
Femme checks a low kick from Courtial.
Courtial defending well as Femme loads up on a big left hand.
Femme uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Courtial.
Courtial walks into a left hand.
Femme connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Femme takes one to the chin there.
Femme throws a jab but it's blocked by Courtial.
Courtial lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Femme looks to land a left hand but Courtial moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Femme.
Femme 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.
Courtial keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Femme misses its intended target.
Femme smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Femme looks to score with a jab to the body but Courtial is just out of range.
Courtial misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Courtial throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!
Courtial uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Femme.
Courtial takes one to the side of the head.
Courtial connects with a jab.
Courtial cracks Femme with an open hand slap.
Courtial tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Femme manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Femme looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Courtial has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Femme checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Courtial takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Courtial throws a lazy right hand but Femme sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Courtial with the inside leg kick.
Courtial scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Femme lands a really nice looking cross but Courtial seems unphased.
Femme lands a jab.
Femme ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Courtial just misses with a punch to the body.
Courtial just misses with a punch to the body.
Femme throws a hook but Courtial avoids it easily.
Courtial lands a two punch combo.
Courtial misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Courtial looks to land a left hand but Femme moved out of range nicely.
Femme on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Courtial avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Courtial throws a jab when Femme was well out of range.
Femme steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Courtial.
Courtial waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Femme.
Femme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Courtial was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Courtial throws a hook to the side of Femme's head but Femme sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
A clash of legs there as Femme blocks the low kick.
Courtial takes a swing at Femme's ribcage but misses.
Femme scores with a nice head shot.
Violent Femme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Courtial. Femme does a little dance to reset his feet.
Courtial misses with a body shot.
Femme scores with a nice head shot.
Courtial takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Femme just misses with a punch to the body.
Femme getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A decent looking cross lands there for Femme.
Femme rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Courtial makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Femme misses the shot to the body.
Femme looks to score with a jab to the body but Courtial is just out of range.
Femme is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Courtial had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Courtial. Femme does a little dance to reset his feet.
Courtial throws a right and a left that Femme avoids nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Femme's jab looks to have found its range, popping Courtial under the eye.
Courtial swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Courtial.
Femme lunges at Courtial with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Courtial's hand.
Courtial scores with the left hand. Femme knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
That kick from Courtial tenderised Femme's leg. Femme is trying to keep his angry face on.
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Femme moves away.
Femme uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Courtial.
A looping hook to the body misses from Femme. Courtial does a little dance to reset his feet.
Courtial avoids the body shot from Femme.
Courtial blocks a jab.
Femme misses with a straight left.
Femme just misses with a punch to the body.
A cross from Femme lands.#CL#
Courtial gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Courtial blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Femme manages to break the clinch.
Femme has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Courtial.
A looping hook to the body misses from Femme. Courtial does a little dance to reset his feet.
Femme keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Courtial.
Courtial takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Courtial avoids the body shot from Femme. #CL2#
Courtial tries to keep at a distance but Femme has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Courtial throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Courtial working aggressively here.
A short right from Courtial.
Courtial swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Courtial misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Courtial.
Femme throws a punch but it's blocked by Courtial.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Courtial.
Femme lands a body punch in the clinch.
Courtial tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Femme's elbow.
Courtial lands a body shot in the clinch.
Femme goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Courtial blocks an uppercut.
Femme lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Femme misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Femme misses with a punch on the inside.
Femme scores with a shot to the side of Courtial's head.
Courtial working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Courtial.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Violent Femme 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#
Courtial listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Courtial listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Courtial tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Femme is able to avoid easily.
A jab from Courtial misses.
A big right from Femme misses.
It looked like Courtial was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Courtial walks into a left hand.
Courtial ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Courtial misses with a hook. Femme ducked under it nicely.
Courtial misses with a two punch combination.
Courtial missing with a left hand there. Femme was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Femme just misses with a punch to the body.
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Femme moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Courtial scores with a crisp jab that stopped Femme in his tracks.
Femme scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Courtial walks into a straight right hand from Femme.
Courtial takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Femme misses with a looping right.
Courtial thuds a left hand into Femme's body.
Courtial ducks under a wild hook from Femme.
Courtial keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Femme.
Courtial fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Femme manages to avoid it.#T1#
Courtial lands with a good body shot.
Courtial smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Femme misses with a body shot.
Courtial lands the left hand.
A slow jab from Femme misses its intended target.
Courtial half committed to a counter leg kick.
Courtial misses with a straight right.
Femme displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Courtial throws out the jab.
Femme is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Courtial.
Courtial digs a good body shot into Femme's ribs.
Courtial takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Courtial closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Courtial blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Courtial misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Femme's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Femme scores with a shot to the side of Courtial's head. #CUT2#It looks like Godefroy Courtial has been cut.
Femme misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Femme scores with a shoulder strike.
Femme blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Courtial lands an uppercut.#T2#
Courtial tries to throw a body punch but Femme avoids it by throwing Courtial back against the cage. #BC2#
Femme pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Godefroy Courtial is winning the standup battle so far.
Courtial takes one to the side of the head.
Femme misses the jab.
Femme scores with a hook.
Femme just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Courtial wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Femme looks to land a right hand but Courtial moved out of range.
Courtial throws a lazy right hand but Femme sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Femme loads up on a big right hand but Courtial slips the punch.
Femme scores with a jab to the body.
Femme throws a lazy right hand but Courtial sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Femme misses with a looping right.
Courtial pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Femme throws a hook but Courtial blocks it.
Femme jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Courtial throws a nice outside leg kick.
Courtial swings for the body but Femme moves out of range.
Femme looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Femme works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Femme just misses with a punch to the body.
As Femme looks to move away, Courtial throws a big counter combo but Femme just gets out of the way.
Courtial swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
A jab from Courtial misses.
Femme works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Courtial misses with a body shot.
Courtial fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Femme has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Femme misses with a hook
letting Courtial counter with a right hand.
Femme scores with a jab. Courtial acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Courtial misses with a hook.
Femme looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Femme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Courtial sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Femme looks to move away, Courtial throws a big counter combo but Femme just gets out of the way.
Courtial tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Courtial loads up on a big right hand but Femme slips the punch.
Femme moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Femme throws a lazy right hand but Courtial sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Femme throws a jab when Courtial was well out of range.
Femme misses with an uppercut. Courtial saw that one coming.
Courtial darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Femme throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Courtial throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Courtial. Femme does a little dance to reset his feet.
Courtial misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Femme.
Femme throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Femme throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Femme lands a slapping body shot.
Courtial walks into a stiff left hand from Femme.
Courtial tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Femme was well out of range. Poor timing from Courtial.
Courtial gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Courtial connects with a body shot that sends Femme's belly button to the back.
Courtial throws a jab when Femme was well out of range.
Femme let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Courtial slips under a jab from Femme.
Femme throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Femme moves away.
Courtial looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Courtial takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Courtial. Femme does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Courtial as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Femme misses.
Courtial appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A punch combination from Courtial misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Courtial defending well as Femme loads up on a big left hand.
Courtial takes one to the side of the head.
Courtial looks to score with a jab to the body but Femme is just out of range.
Courtial has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Femme finds it's way round the side to connect with Courtial's head.
Femme throws a body punch but Courtial moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Violent Femme will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Godefroy Courtial's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Courtial takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Courtial smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Courtial takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Courtial on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A clash of legs there as Femme blocks the low kick.
Femme throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Courtial pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Femme uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Femme ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Femme misses with a hook.
Femme misses with a hook. Courtial ducked under it nicely.
Femme misses with a hook. Courtial ducked under it nicely.
Femme looks to throw the jab but Courtial is out of range.
Femme fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Femme thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Courtial blocks a jab.
Femme misses with a wild body shot.
Femme looks to throw the jab but Courtial is out of range.
Courtial went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Courtial fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Femme manages to avoid it.
Femme moves out of range of the body kick from Courtial. #T1#
Courtial on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Courtial waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Femme.
Sloppy strikes from Courtial. Those never looked like landing.
Femme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Courtial misses the shot to the body.
Courtial jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Courtial misses with a double jab.
Courtial moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Femme cracks a nice hook into Courtial's ribs.
Femme jabs Courtial to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Femme looks to score with a jab to the body but Courtial is just out of range.
Femme lands a nice shot to the body.
Femme connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Courtial looks to score with a jab to the body but Femme is just out of range.
Femme slips a straight right by Courtial.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Femme cracks Courtial with an open hand slap.
Femme takes a swing at Courtial's ribcage but misses.
Courtial throws a low kick but it's checked well by Femme.
Femme throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Courtial.#T2#
Courtial swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Courtial throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Femme throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Courtial. Femme does a little dance to reset his feet.
Femme feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Courtials jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Courtial throws a jab when Femme was well out of range.
Femme takes a swing at Courtial's ribcage but misses.
Femme keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Femme.
Femme moves out of range of the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Femme checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Femme! But no joy.
Femme scores with a jab to the body.
Courtial misses with a body shot.
Femme dodges the punch combination from Courtial.
Femme dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Femme ducks under a wild hook from Courtial.
Courtial takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Femme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Femme just misses with a punch to the body.
Courtial throws a quick inside leg kick.
Femme bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Courtial's head.
Courtial ducks under a wild hook from Femme.
A lazy left from Courtial finds it's target.
Courtial connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Femme's hands.
Femme keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Courtial moves out of range of the strikes.
Femme connects with the punch.
Courtial has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Femme finds it's way round the side to connect with Courtial's head.
Femme throws a body punch but Courtial moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Femme.
Courtial moves away from the strike by Femme.
Courtial ducks under a wild hook from Femme.
Courtial takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Femme connects with a nice looking jab.
Courtial steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Femme.
Courtial closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Courtial misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Femme dips to his left and cracks Courtial with an uppercut!
Courtial waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Femme.
Femme uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Courtial.
Courtial swings for the body but Femme moves out of range.
Femme takes a swing at Courtial's ribcage but misses.
Femme scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Femme walks into a left hand.
Courtial scores with a hook to the body. Femme takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Femme throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Femme darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Courtial ducks under a wild hook from Femme.
Courtial misses with an uppercut.
Femme takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Courtial displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Femme throws out the jab.
Courtial is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Femme misses.
Courtial misses with a wild body shot.
Courtial uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Femme.
Courtial scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Godefroy Courtial has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Violent Femme is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Femme misses with a hook. Courtial ducked under it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Violent Femme comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Femme 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Violent Femme!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 230
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Greene misses with a looping right.
Courtial fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Greene misses with a head kick.
Courtial takes one to the chin there.
Greene jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Courtial throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Greene walks into a left hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Greene.
A big left from Greene misses.
Godefroy Courtial seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Courtial there.
Courtial uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greene.
Courtial missing with a left hand there. Greene was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Greene looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Courtial fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greene manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Courtial misses its intended target.
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Courtial lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Courtial.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greene lands a nice looking kick to the body. Courtial takes a step back to recover.
Courtial throws a hook but Greene blocks it.
Courtial tries to close the distance and clinch but Greene swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Courtial rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Greene moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Greene throws a wild body kick that Courtial sees coming a mile off.
Greene slips a jab from Courtial.
Courtial jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Greene throws a front kick aimed at Courtial's knee but Courtial avoids it well.
Courtial misses with an uppercut.
Courtial steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Greene.
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Courtial takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Courtial 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.
Courtial throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Courtial turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Greene misses with a low kick as Courtial jumps back.
Greene jabs Courtial to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Courtial tests Greene's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Courtial walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Greene checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Greene thumps Courtial with a low kick.
Courtial misses with a body shot.
Greene lets loose with a powerful body kick. Courtial will feel that in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greene is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
Greene throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick lands for Greene.
Courtial cracks a nice hook into Greene's ribs.
A clash of legs there as Greene blocks the low kick.
Courtial fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greene manages to avoid it.
As Courtial backs away, Greene returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Courtial connects with a single shot there.
Greene takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Greene takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Greene is looking to land body kicks.
Greene moves out of range as Courtial strikes.
Courtial takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Courtial throws a body shot but no joy.
Greene avoids the body shot from Courtial.
Courtial throws a hook to the side of Greene's head but Greene sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Greene tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Courtial was well out of range. Poor timing from Greene.
Greene misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Courtial tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Greene was well out of range. Poor timing from Courtial.
As Courtial backs away, Greene returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Courtial throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Greene throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL2#
Courtial gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greene.
Courtial lands a hook that snaps the head of Greene backwards.
Greene tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Courtial breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Courtial jabs Greene to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Greene takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Greene punishes Courtial's body with a nice straight punch.
Courtial misses with a head kick.
Greene misses with a looping left.
Courtial unleashes a big counter combination but Greene bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Courtial gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Greene fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Courtial looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Courtial misses with a straight left.
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!
Greene 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.
Greene explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Courtial has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Greene.#T4#
A head kick misses from Greene.
Greene takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Courtial lands a leg kick that knocks Greene off balance momentarily.
Greene throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Courtial! But no joy.
Greene misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Courtial.
Courtial doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Courtial takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Courtial swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greene thows a body kick. Courtial tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Greene misses with the combination.
Greene scores with a nice strike.
Greene moves out of range as Courtial strikes.
As Courtial backs away, Greene returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Courtial swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Courtial scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Courtial throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greene sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Greene moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Godefroy Courtial will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jab, jab by Courtial - just one landing.
Courtial throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Greene darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Greene checks a leg kick nicely.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Courtial in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Courtial fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Greene is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Greene misses the target.
Greene swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Courtial connects with a nice looking jab.
Greene scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Greene lands with an overhand left.
Greene scores with a jab. Courtial acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Courtial scores with a punch to the head.
Greene slips a jab and a cross from Courtial.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greene attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Courtial throws a quick inside leg kick.
Courtial throws a hook but Greene avoids it easily.
Greene misses with the combination.
Courtial appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Greene looks to throw the jab but Courtial is out of range. #T1#
Greene ducks right into an uppercut from Courtial.
Greene slips a straight right by Courtial.
Courtial looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Courtial scores with a punch to the head.
Greene throws a hook but Courtial avoids it easily.
Courtial appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Greene looks to land a combination but Courtial avoids it well.
Greene slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Greene looks to land a left hand but Courtial moved out of range nicely.
Courtial slips under a jab.
Greene avoids the head kick by Courtial.
A slow jab from Courtial misses its intended target.
Greene avoids the body shot from Courtial.
Greene with a nice cross.
Courtial bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Courtial throws a hook but Greene avoids it easily.
Greene throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Courtial cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Courtial throws the kick towards the body but Greene avoids it.
Courtial scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Godefroy Courtial seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Greene connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Courtial ducks under a wild hook from Greene.
Courtial slips under a jab from Greene.
Greene misses with a looping right.
Courtial swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Greene scores with a decent looking hook.
Courtial throws a sloppy head kick and Greene moves out of range easily.
Greene slips under a jab.
Courtial throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Greene lands with a good body shot.
Greene throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Courtial paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Greene misses with a straight left.
Greene stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Greene connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Courtial lands the left hand.
Greene moves out of range of the strikes.
Courtial throws an overhand right that lands on Greene's shoulder, as Greene tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Greene attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Courtial misses with a body shot.
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greene moves away.
It appears Greene was looking to counter with a kick there.
Courtial takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Courtial tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Greene was well out of range. Poor timing from Courtial.
A big left from Courtial misses.
Greene throws a chopping leg kick but Courtial manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A good leg kick by Courtial.
Greene scores with a sloppy right hand. Courtial should have avoided that one.
Courtial blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice side step and Courtial releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Courtial throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Courtial misses with a low kick.
Greene uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Courtial.
Courtial dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Courtial paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Greene throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Courtial defending well as Greene loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
A head kick misses from Greene.
A looping hook to the body misses from Courtial. Greene does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greene staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Courtial slips under a jab.
Greene pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Greene works Courtial's body with a nice hook.
Greene throws a head kick that misses.
Courtial misses the shot to the body.
Greene throws out a leg kick but Courtial moves out of range and Greene only half commits.
Courtial cracks a nice hook into Greene's ribs.
Courtial moves out of range as Greene throws a body kick.
Greene moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greene takes one to the chin there.
Greene misses with an uppercut.
Courtial throws a low kick but it's checked well by Greene.
Greene on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Godefroy Courtial will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Courtial clinches up with Greene and pushes him back against the cage.
Greene pushes off an throws an elbow but Courtial leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Greene throws an elbow that misses.
Courtial tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Courtial misses with a short punch on the inside.
Courtial misses with a punch on the inside.
Greene tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Greene tries to land knees in the clinch but Courtial avoids the damage to the body.
Greene misses with a hook to the ribs.
Greene misses with a short punch on the inside.
Courtial throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Courtial.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Courtial.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene misses with a punch on the inside.
Courtial can't find room to land a body shot as Greene controls the action.
Courtial lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Courtial creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Greene misses with an elbow strike.
Courtial blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Courtial lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Courtial.
Courtial scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Courtial breaks the clinch.
Greene cracks a nice hook into Courtial's ribs.
Courtial lands a right hook to the body.
Greene throws a sloppy head kick and Courtial moves out of range easily.
Courtial listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A combination from Courtial does no damage.
Courtial scores with a head kick.
Courtial looks to score with a jab to the body but Greene is just out of range.
Courtial throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Greene.
Greene takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Courtial jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Greene lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Courtial comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Courtial throws a lazy right hand but Greene sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Paulie Greene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Courtial digs a good body shot into Greene's ribs.
Greene throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Courtial has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Greene.
A big left from Courtial misses.
Greene does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Courtial fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greene manages to avoid it.
Greene looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Greene scores with a jab. Courtial acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Courtial swings for the body but Greene moves out of range.
Greene misses with a body shot.
Courtial let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Courtial slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Greene on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Greene showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Courtial.
Greene throws a nice outside leg kick.
Greene takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Godefroy Courtial is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Courtial thumps Greene with a low kick.
Greene fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Courtial checks it well.
Courtial lands a body shot.
Courtial scores with a jab. Greene acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Greene looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A chopping leg kick lands by Greene.
Courtial throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Courtial's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Greene connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Courtial scrambles back to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Courtial!
Greene throws a lazy right hand but Courtial sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Courtial throws a hook but Greene avoids it easily.
Greene shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Courtial throws out a counter right but Greene avoids it with no problem.
Courtial misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Greene lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Courtial looks to score with a jab to the body but Greene is just out of range.
Greene throws a leg kick but Courtial sees it coming and moves out of range.
Greene takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
A big right from Courtial misses.
Greene feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Greene looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Courtial lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Courtial misses.
Courtial keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Courtial misses with a low kick.
Courtial lands a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Courtial.
Greene looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Courtial misses with a wild combination.
Greene looks to land a combination but Courtial avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Courtial! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greene throws a big shot that misses.
Greene misses with a low kick as Courtial jumps back.
Greene throws a wild body kick that Courtial sees coming a mile off.
Courtial connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Greene's hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Godefroy Courtial comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Courtial 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Godefroy Courtial!
In defeat, Paulie Greene stepped up to the mic, saying 'Im Sorry Everyone, I’m Disappointed '.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 224
Date: Jan 18, 2023

#R1#
Courtial scores with a jab to the body.
Courtial lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kalmisto circles away quickly and effectively.
Kalmisto avoids the body shot from Courtial.
Kalmisto throws out a counter right but Courtial avoids it with no problem.
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Courtial misses the jab.
Courtial misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Courtial lands with an uppercut that bounces Kalmisto off the cage and back into range.
Kalmisto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Courtial can pounce on him.
Kalmisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Courtial.
Kalmisto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kalmisto takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kalmisto swings widly with a right hand
and Courtial counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalmisto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kalmisto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Courtial throws a nice outside leg kick.
Courtial is looking to wear down Kalmisto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL2#
Kalmisto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Courtial, pushing him back against the cage.
Kalmisto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Courtial lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kalmisto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Kalmisto tries to break free but Courtial pushes him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Kalmisto. #BC#
Courtial breaks the clinch.
Courtial with a jab.
Kalmisto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT2#It looks like Godefroy Courtial has been cut.
Courtial staying out of range there.
Courtial scores with a nice head shot.
Courtial dips to his left and cracks Kalmisto with an uppercut!
A low kick from Courtial is predictable there
and Kalmisto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kalmisto walks into a left hand.
Kalmisto scoring well with a low kick there.
Courtial lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Courtial has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Deathsquad in the buildup to the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Courtial with a nice calf kick.
Courtial bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kalmisto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Courtial paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Kalmisto moves out of range as Courtial strikes.
Courtial lands a nice hook to Kalmisto's body. Kalmisto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kalmisto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Courtial counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Courtial thows a left - swing and a miss!
Courtial misses with a hook.
Kalmisto throws a fast counter high kick but Courtial manages to duck under it in time.
Kalmisto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kalmisto slips a jab and a cross from Courtial.
Kalmisto slips under a jab.
Courtial misses with a double jab.
Nice shot by Courtial.
Courtial is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Courtial connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kalmisto. Kalmisto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Courtial with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kalmisto looks to land a left hand but Courtial moved out of range nicely.#T3#
A jab from Courtial does it's job there.
Courtial throws a big shot that misses.
Kalmisto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Courtial. Courtial obviously looking to wear him down.
Courtial chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kalmisto throws a hook but Courtial blocks it.
Courtial misses with a hook to the body
and Kalmisto counters with a solid body kick.
Courtial connects with a solid leg kick.
Kalmisto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A low kick from Courtial misses
and Kalmisto counters with a straight right hand.
Kalmisto scores with a nice body kick.
Kalmisto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalmisto lands a glancing blow to the side of Courtial's head.
Courtial attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kalmisto slips a jab and a cross from Courtial. #T4#
Courtial throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kalmisto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Courtial throws a leg kick
and Kalmisto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kalmisto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL2#
Kalmisto moves into the clinch.
Kalmisto misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Kalmisto as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kalmisto.
Kalmisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Kalmisto.
Nice elbow from Kalmisto.
Courtial blocks a body shot from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto tries to work over Courtial's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Courtial has a couple of punches blocked by Kalmisto.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalmisto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Courtial works on Kalmisto's body with a couple of short punches.
Kalmisto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kalmisto lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Godefroy Courtial dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Godefroy Courtial's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Courtial throws an off balance right hand
and Kalmisto counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Courtial falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Apophis Kalmisto!
A very excited looking Apophis Kalmisto made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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

#R1#
Bickle takes one to the chin there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bickle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Courtial lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Courtial. Bickle does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Bickle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bickle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bickle pushes Courtial back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bickle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Courtial in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bickle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Courtial.
Bickle misses with the head strike.
Courtial can't find room to land a body shot as Bickle controls the action.
Bickle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bickle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Courtials head.
Bickle landing knees to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Godefroy Courtial has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bickle misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Courtial breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Courtial has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Deathsquad in the buildup to the fight.
Courtial dips to his left and cracks Bickle with an uppercut!
Courtial with a jab.
Bickle clobbers Courtial with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bickle 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.
Bickle takes one on the button.#T1##CL2#
Bickle moves into range and clinches up with Courtial.
Bickle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Courtial has a couple of punches blocked by Bickle.
A short right from Bickle on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Courtial.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Courtial.
Courtial lands a nice shot to the body.
Courtial doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bickle working aggressively here. #BC#
Courtial breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Courtial has managed to clinch.
Bickle misses with some punches.
Courtial can't find room to land a body shot as Bickle controls the action.
Bickle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Courtial's elbow.
Courtial lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bickle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Courtial lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bickle backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Courtial blocking some punches.
Bickle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Courtial.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bickle. #T2#
Courtial misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bickle blocks an uppercut.
Courtial tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bickle's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bickle.
Bickle gets through Courtial's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Bickle.
Courtial tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bickle's elbow.
Courtial misses with a hook to the ribs.
Courtial lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bickle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bickle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Courtial misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Courtial.
Courtial swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Courtial struggles to land a body shot inside as Bickle controls his hands.
Courtial lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bickle backwards.
Courtial misses with a punch to the body.
Bickle misses with a knee strike.
Bickle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bickle lands an uppercut.
Courtial throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Courtial makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Courtial throws a head punch that misses.
Bickle working aggressively here.
Courtial tries a body shot but Bickle blocks it.
Bickle blocks a body shot from Courtial.
Courtial misses with the head strike.
Bickle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bickle misses with a body punch. #BC#
Courtial breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bickle tries to clinch up but Courtial circles away and keeps his distance.
Courtial throws a combination that misses
and Bickle counters with a nice low kick that buckles Courtial's knee momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Bickle misses the target.
Bickle tries to clinch there but Courtial circles away.
Courtial circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Courtial misses the target.
Courtial with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bickle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Courtial moves away.
Courtial just misses with a punch to the body.
Bickle tries to clinch but Courtial is having none of it.
Courtial's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bickle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Courtial scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Courtial avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bickle misses with a hook. Courtial ducked under it nicely.
Courtial throws a jab when Bickle was well out of range.
Courtial swings for the body but Bickle moves out of range.
Bickle scores with a jab. Courtial acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Courtial waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bickle.
Courtial takes a swing at Bickle's ribcage but misses.
Bickle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Courtial.
Bickle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bickle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Courtial manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Courtial jabs Bickle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Courtial takes one to the chin there.
Bickle throws a lazy right hand but Courtial sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Courtial's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bickle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Courtial scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bickle with a hook.
Bickle is looking to clinch but Courtial is avoiding it.
Courtial keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Courtial appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Courtial misses with a double jab.
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 Godefroy Courtial will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Godefroy Courtial's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Courtial takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Courtial catches Bickle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bickle cracks Courtial with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bickle throws a hook but Courtial avoids it easily.
Bickle misses with a left hand
and Courtial counters with a slapping leg kick.
Courtial swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bickle counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Bickle misses the target.
Godefroy Courtial is winning the standup battle so far.
Bickle throws a body punch but Courtial moves out of range.
It looked like Courtial wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bickle is looking to clinch but Courtial is avoiding it.
Courtial swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bickle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab from Courtial.
Courtial tries to land a leg kick but Bickle saw it coming and moves away.
Bickle now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Courtial throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bickle misses with a few strikes there.
Courtial was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Courtial moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bickle darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Courtial swings for the body but Bickle moves out of range.
Courtial checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Courtial throws a sloppy head kick and Bickle moves out of range easily.
Courtial keeps the fight on the outside.
Bickle tries to close the distance and clinch but Courtial swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Courtial checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Courtial scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Godefroy Courtial seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bickle is looking to clinch.
Bickle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bickle misses the jab.
Courtial appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Courtial lands a slapping body shot.
Bickle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bickle scores with a jab to the head.
Courtial throws a leg kick but Bickle moved away.
Courtial slips a straight right by Bickle.
Bickle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bickle is looking to clinch.
Bickle looks to throw the jab but Courtial is out of range.
It looked like Courtial wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bickle swings for the body but Courtial moves out of range. #T2#
Bickle throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bickle looks to land a left hand but Courtial moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Bickle gets a clinch.
Courtial lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bickle backwards.
Bickle tries to work over Courtial's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bickle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bickle misses with some punches.
Bickle misses with a punch to the body.
Bickle lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Bickle fails to land.
Bickle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Courtial tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bickle's elbow.
Courtial tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bickle's elbow.
Bickle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Courtial can't break the clinch.
Courtial blocking some punches.
Courtial blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bickle fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Courtial.
Courtial misses with the head strike. #T3#
Courtial makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bickle working aggressively here.
Bickle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bickle.
Courtial tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bickle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Courtial lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bickle throws a punch but it's blocked by Courtial.
Bickle blocks an uppercut.
Bickle misses with the head strike.
Courtial lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bickle misses with some punches.
Bickle misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Courtial.
Courtial doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bickle scores with a shoulder strike.
Courtial can't find room to land a body shot as Bickle controls the action.
Courtial swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bickle can't find room to land a body shot as Courtial controls the action. #BC#
Courtial's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Courtial misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Courtial misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bickle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bickle scores with a hook to the body. Courtial takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Courtial stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bickle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Courtial doesn't seem bothered though.
Courtial misses with an uppercut. Bickle saw that one coming.
Nice straight punches there by Courtial. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Courtial.
Courtial throws an off balance right hand
letting Bickle counter with a right hand.
Courtial walks into a jab.
Courtial just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Courtial. Bickle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Courtial 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.
Courtial throws a jab but it's blocked by Bickle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bickle! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Courtial digs a good body shot into Bickle's ribs.
Courtial moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Courtial lands a jab to Bickle's midsection.
Courtial misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bickle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tom Bickle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Godefroy Courtial's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bickle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Bickle has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bickle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bickle working aggressively here.
Bickle blocking some punches.
Courtial tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bickle's elbow.
Bickle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bickle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bickle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Courtial misses with a hook from the clinch.
Courtial misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bickle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Courtial goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bickle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bickle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bickle swings wildly with an uppercut but Courtial uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bickle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Courtial fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Courtial misses with the head strike. #T1#
Bickle blocks an uppercut.
Bickle lands a right hand.
Bickle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Courtial backwards.
Courtial lands with a short shot to the head.
Bickle misses with the head strike.
Courtial digs a right hand into Bickle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bickle's gas tank.
Courtial misses with a short punch on the inside.
Courtial lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bickle cracks Courtial with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Courtial.
Courtial pushes Bickle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Bickle fails to land.
Bickle misses with a knee to the head.
Bickle misses with a body punch.
Courtial working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Courtial breaks the clinch.
Bickle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Courtial paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Courtial slips a jab from Bickle.
Sloppy strikes from Courtial. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Bickle just misses with a punch to the body.
Courtial throws a leg kick that misses.
Bickle uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Courtial has time to react.
Courtial lands the left hand.
Courtial works Bickle's body with a nice hook.
Bickle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bickle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Courtials jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Courtial lands with a shot to the body.
Bickle throws a shot from downtown. Courtial moves away and avoids it.
Bickle throws a hook but Courtial blocks it.#CL#
Courtial moves into range and clinches up with Bickle.
A short left from Courtial.
Bickle throws a head punch that misses.
Tom Bickle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Courtial doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Courtial struggles to land a body shot inside as Bickle controls his hands.
Bickle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bickle throws a punch but it's blocked by Courtial. #T3#
Courtial blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Courtial.
A head punch on the inside from Bickle fails to land.
Bickle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bickle blocks a body shot from Courtial. #BC#
Courtial breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good work by Bickle as he checks the leg kick.
Courtial looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Courtial uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bickle has time to react.
Courtial tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Courtial throws out a loose jab but Bickle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bickle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Courtial throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Bickle clinches up against the cage.
Bickle lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Courtial fails to land.
Bickle throws a punch but it's blocked by Courtial.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bickle with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T4#
Courtial throws a head punch that misses.
Courtial blocks a body shot from Bickle.
Courtial managing to block the knees to the body from Bickle.
Courtial tries to throw a body punch but Bickle avoids it by throwing Courtial back against the cage.
Bickle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Courtial.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bickle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Courtial lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Courtial fails to land.
Bickle has a couple of punches blocked by Courtial.
Courtial scores with a shoulder strike.
Courtial pushes Bickle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Courtial lands with a left to the head.
Courtial misses with the head strike.
Bickle pushes Courtial back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bickle blocks a body shot from Courtial.
Bickle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bickle.
Courtial takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Courtial manages to break the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Godefroy Courtial!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 207
Date: Nov 25, 2022

#R1#
Goncalves takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Goncalves misses with a looping left.
Courtial tries a head kick but it misses.
Courtial walks into a stiff left hand from Goncalves.
A telegraphed right hand from Courtial misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Goncalves misses the target.
Goncalves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Courtial.
Goncalves drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Courtial digs a good hook to Goncalves's body.
Courtial avoids the head kick by Goncalves.
Courtial is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Goncalves with a body shot.
Courtial swings widly with a right hand
and Goncalves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goncalves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Courtial was well out of range. Poor timing from Goncalves.
Goncalves backing away here, and Courtial unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Goncalves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Goncalves connects with a good right hand that stumbles Courtial. Courtial circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Courtial throws an off balance right hand
and Goncalves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goncalves takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Goncalves looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Courtial slips under a jab.
Courtial misses with a body punch
and Goncalves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Courtial lands with a good body shot.
Goncalves takes a swing at Courtial's ribcage but misses.
Courtial uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goncalves.#T1#
Goncalves gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Courtial.
Courtial throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Courtial fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Courtial throws out a powerful jab.
Courtial takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Goncalves is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Courtial throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Goncalves slips under a jab.
Goncalves throwing a counter right hand but Courtial manages to avoid it.
Goncalves with a nice cross.
A jab from Courtial misses.
Goncalves fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Courtial on the side of the head.
Courtial throws a body punch but Goncalves moves out of range.
Courtial takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Guilherme Goncalves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Courtial takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Courtial lands with a thumping leg kick.
Goncalves lands a nice shot to the body.
Goncalves misses with a series of wild punches.
Courtial lands with a hook. Goncalves tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Courtial misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Goncalves moves out of range as Courtial strikes.
Courtial scores with a jab. Goncalves acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Goncalves takes one on the button.
Goncalves takes a kick to the side of the head.
Goncalves looks to score with a jab to the body but Courtial is just out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Courtial tries to clinch up.
Goncalves throws a lazy uppercut
and Courtial cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Courtial missing with a left hand there. Goncalves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Courtial pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goncalves lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Goncalves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Courtial manages to avoid it.
A big left from Goncalves misses.
Goncalves is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Goncalves slips a jab from Courtial.
Goncalves moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Goncalves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Courtial.
Courtial looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Goncalves throws a head kick but Courtial moves out of range.
Courtial throws out a counter right but Goncalves avoids it with no problem.
Courtial swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Courtial 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.
Courtial takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Courtial takes a swing at Goncalves's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Courtial moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Courtial. That snapped Goncalves's head back.
Goncalves lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Goncalves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goncalves misses with a hook
and Courtial counters with a straight right hand.
Courtial thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goncalves lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Courtial misses with a low kick.
Goncalves is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Courtial getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Goncalves lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Goncalves finds it's way through Courtial's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab lands there for Courtial.
Goncalves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goncalves misses with a looping right.
Goncalves lands a head shot.
Courtial throws a body shot but no joy.
Courtial misses with a body shot.
Courtial avoids the head kick by Goncalves.
Courtial misses with an uppercut. Goncalves saw that one coming.#T4#
Goncalves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Courtial throws out the jab.
Goncalves goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Courtial uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goncalves.
Goncalves ducks under a wild hook from Courtial.
Goncalves moves out of range of the strikes.
Goncalves throws out a loose jab but Courtial uses good head movement to avoid it.
Courtial throws a jab when Goncalves was well out of range.
Goncalves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Courtial's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Goncalves connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Courtial scrambles back to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Courtial.
Goncalves lands a head kick. Courtial smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Courtial loads up on a big right hand but Goncalves slips the punch.
Goncalves wants to slow Courtial down by chopping away at his legs.
Goncalves moves out of range as Courtial strikes.
Goncalves takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goncalves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goncalves swings away with a body shot that misses
and Courtial counters with a three punch combo that has Goncalves backing up. Goncalves nods at Courtial to acknowledge the strikes.
Goncalves scores with a crisp jab that stopped Courtial in his tracks.
Goncalves throws a sloppy head kick and Courtial moves out of range easily.
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 Guilherme Goncalves will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Goncalves lands a nice shot that snaps Courtial's head back.
Goncalves chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Courtial can pounce on him.
Goncalves misses with a few strikes there.
Courtial tries a head kick but it misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Goncalves. Courtial shrugs it off though.
Courtial lands a nice hook to Goncalves's body. Goncalves takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Courtial misses with a looping right.
Goncalves throws out a powerful jab.
Courtial uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goncalves.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Courtial! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Goncalves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goncalves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Courtial throws out a loose jab but Goncalves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goncalves throws the left hand but Courtial avoids the punch easily.
Guilherme Goncalves is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Goncalves misses its intended target.
Courtial needs to keep his hands up - Goncalves had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Courtial steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goncalves.
Goncalves throws a shot from downtown. Courtial moves away and avoids it.
Goncalves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Courtial. That snapped Goncalves's head back.
Courtial tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Courtial uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goncalves.
Goncalves motions for Courtial to come forward. Goncalves throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goncalves throws a nice looking combination but Courtial bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Courtial let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
No joy there for Goncalves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Goncalves throws a series of punches but Courtial moves out of range.
Goncalves bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Courtial's head.
Courtial thumps Goncalves with a low kick.#CL2#
Courtial clinches.
Goncalves blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Courtial manages to break the clinch.
Courtial lands with a right hand.
A slow jab from Goncalves misses its intended target.
Courtial throws a body punch but Goncalves moves out of range.
Goncalves misses with a hook.
Courtial scores with a sloppy right hand. Goncalves should have avoided that one.
Goncalves misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Courtial with a jab.
Courtial looks to score with a jab to the body but Goncalves is just out of range.
Nice shot by Goncalves.#T2#
Goncalves misses with a hook
and Courtial counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goncalves on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Courtial scores with a nice strike.
Courtial throws out a loose jab but Goncalves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goncalves lands a head kick. Courtial smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Goncalves defending well as Courtial loads up on a big left hand.
Courtial fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Goncalves throws a head kick but Courtial moves out of range.
Courtial throws a shot to the body.
Courtial connects with a body shot that sends Goncalves's belly button to the back.
Courtial dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goncalves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Courtial.
Goncalves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goncalves's jab looks to have found its range, popping Courtial under the eye.
Courtial digs a good hook to Goncalves's body.
Courtial changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goncalves has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Goncalves misses with a looping right.
Goncalves lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Goncalves throws a sloppy head kick and Courtial moves out of range easily.
Courtial connects with a body shot that sends Goncalves's belly button to the back.
Courtial throws a jab but it's blocked by Goncalves.
Courtial misses with a looping left.
Goncalves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Courtial.
Courtial steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goncalves.
Goncalves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Courtial moves away.
A lazy left from Goncalves finds it's target.
Goncalves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Courtial throws out the jab.
Goncalves lands a lovely overhand right.
Goncalves throws a hook to the side of Courtial's head but Courtial sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A decent looking cross lands there for Courtial.
Goncalves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Courtial.
Courtial lands an overhand right.
Goncalves throws a jab when Courtial was well out of range.
Courtial throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Goncalves misses the target.
Courtial misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goncalves.
Goncalves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Courtial.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goncalves missing with a left hand there. Courtial was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Courtial throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Courtial takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Goncalves clobbers Courtial with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Courtial scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goncalves doesn't seem bothered though.
Goncalves shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Courtial eats them both and turns towards Goncalves to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goncalves drops his hands momentarily and Courtial takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Goncalves looks to land a right hand but Courtial moved out of range.
Goncalves throws a head kick but Courtial moves out of range.
Courtial looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Courtial bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goncalves staying out of range there.
Courtial lands with a hook. Goncalves tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Goncalves just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goncalves throws a good cross that connects.
Goncalves throws a body punch but Courtial moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Goncalves.
Courtial has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Courtial throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Goncalves is looking to counter punch.
Courtial 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 second round but Godefroy Courtial will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Goncalves takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Courtial pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Courtial lands a head shot.
Courtial feints a jab promting Goncalves to slip. Courtial then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Goncalves slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Courtial fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goncalves manages to avoid it.
Goncalves with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Courtial to score with a decent uppercut.
Goncalves throws the left hand but Courtial avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Goncalves misses the target.
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Courtial lands with a slapping head kick.
Goncalves throws a nice looking combination but Courtial bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Goncalves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goncalves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Courtial.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Courtial scores with a nice right hand.
Goncalves throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Courtial stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Courtial lands with a nice body punch.
Courtial tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goncalves was well out of range. Poor timing from Courtial.
Goncalves misses with a head kick.
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Courtial scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Courtial misses with a body shot.
Courtial misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Courtial. Those never looked like landing.
Courtial moves out of range of the strikes.
Courtial moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Goncalves throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Courtial stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Courtial keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goncalves moves away.
Goncalves misses with a jab to the body
and Courtial makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Courtial dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Courtial missing with a left hand there. Goncalves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Courtial.
Goncalves moves out of range of the strikes.
Goncalves scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Courtial just misses with a punch to the body.
Goncalves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Courtial.
Courtial ducks under a wild hook from Goncalves.#T2#
Goncalves just misses with a punch to the body.
Goncalves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Courtial sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Courtial cracks a nice hook into Goncalves's ribs.
Courtial moves out of range of the strikes.
Courtial wants to slow Goncalves down by chopping away at his legs.
Courtial swings for the body but Goncalves moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Goncalves.
Courtial's corner calls for a 1-2. Courtial obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Courtial scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Courtial misses with a body shot.
Goncalves takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Courtial punishes Goncalves's body with a nice straight punch.
Courtial pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Goncalves back to the cage. Courtial follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Courtial throws a predictable looking body shot
and Goncalves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Courtial avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Courtial looks to land a left hand but Goncalves moved out of range nicely.
Goncalves throws a sloppy body shot
and Courtial counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goncalves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Goncalves looks to throw the jab but Courtial is out of range.
Courtial catches Goncalves with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Courtial tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goncalves was well out of range. Poor timing from Courtial.
Courtial throws a hook but Goncalves avoids it easily.
Courtial throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Goncalves throws a right and a left that both miss.
Courtial defending well as Goncalves loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Courtial has taken the fight to the clinch.
Goncalves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goncalves misses with a punch on the inside.
Goncalves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goncalves lands with a light punch inside.
Courtial tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goncalves's elbow.
Courtial can't find room to land a body shot as Goncalves controls the action.
Goncalves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Courtial fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goncalves gets through Courtial's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Goncalves scores with a shoulder strike.
Goncalves is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Courtial.
Courtial throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Courtial.
Courtial lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Courtial tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goncalves's elbow.
Courtial working aggressively here.
Courtial throws a punch but it's blocked by Goncalves. #BC#
Goncalves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Courtial steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goncalves.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Courtial steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goncalves.
A low kick lands for Courtial.
A left lands for Courtial.
Goncalves connects with a body shot that sends Courtial's belly button to the back.
Courtial takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Godefroy Courtial comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Courtial 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Godefroy Courtial!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 195
Date: Oct 19, 2022

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

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

A close second round but Lemmy Bang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Courtial keeps the fight on the outside.
Bang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Courtial looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Bang tries to clinch up.
Bang wants to clinch up but Courtial keeps it at a distance.
Bang moves in looking to clinch but Courtial pushes him off.#CL2#
Bang moves into range and clinches up with Courtial.
Bang can't find room to land a body shot as Courtial controls the action.
A short right from Courtial.
Bang tries to pull guard but Courtial won't allow it.
Courtial swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bang blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Courtial lands a body punch. #BC#
Courtial pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bang doesn't manage to clinch there - Courtial circles away.
Bang walks into a straight right hand from Courtial.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bang tries to pull guard but Courtial won't allow it. #T1#
Courtial works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Courtial misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bang throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Bang - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bang.
Bang misses with a body punch.
Bang blocks an uppercut.
Courtial lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Courtial misses with a hook from the clinch.
Courtial misses with a body punch.
Courtial doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bang lands a hook that snaps the head of Courtial backwards.
Bang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Courtial just stands there and leans against the cage.
Godefroy Courtial has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lemmy Bang.#BC#
Courtial pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Courtial fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bang manages to avoid it.
Bang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Courtial is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Courtial tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bang was well out of range. Poor timing from Courtial.
A countering left hand to the body from Bang misses.#CL2#
Bang rushes Courtial and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bang.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Courtial struggles to land a body shot inside as Bang controls his hands.
Courtial is working Bang over against the cage.#BC#
Courtial escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Courtial lands a two punch combo.
Courtial catches Bang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bang moves to clinch but Courtial breaks away
and Courtial counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Bang closes the distance and pushes Courtial back into the cage.
Bang swings wildly with an uppercut but Courtial uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bang.
Courtial lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Bang jumps into guard, dragging Courtial to the mat. #SUB2#
Bang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Courtial is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Courtial sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Courtial stands and throws Bang's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bang is not content to let Courtial control the position.
Bang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bang prevents Courtial from moving into mount.
Courtial wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bang keeps working.
Courtial happy to just control the position for now.
Courtial tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bang's legs.
Courtial is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bang will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lemmy Bang has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Bang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Bang gets back to half guard.
Courtial controlling the action here.
Bang is not content to let Courtial control the position.
Bang tries to roll over but Courtial keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Bang actively working from the bottom here.
Courtial is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Bang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bang actively working from the bottom here.
Godefroy Courtial has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Courtial is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29

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

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

#R1#
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Courtial throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Courtial misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson throws a head kick but Courtial moves out of range.
Anderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Anderson catches Courtial with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Courtial slips a jab from Anderson.
Courtial 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.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Courtial was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Courtial slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Courtial on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anderson swinging wildly here.
Courtial ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Courtial throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
Courtial looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Courtial dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Courtial ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Courtial misses with a double jab
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson tests Courtial's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Courtial.
A decent looking cross lands there for Anderson.
Courtial dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
A jab from Anderson finds it's way through Courtial's defenses.
Courtial throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Courtial.
A jab from Courtial misses.
Anderson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Courtial saw that one coming.
Anderson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Courtial.
Courtial missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Courtial thuds his right hand into Anderson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Courtial.
Courtial misses the shot to the body.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Anderson throws the left hand but Courtial avoids the punch easily.
Nice cross by Courtial.
Anderson misses the jab.
Anderson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finch Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Courtial lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anderson's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Courtial steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.#T2#
Courtial throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
Courtial buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Courtial.
Courtial misses with a leg kick.
Courtial tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That kick from Courtial tenderised Anderson's leg. Anderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Courtial misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Courtial uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
A countering left hand to the body from Courtial misses.
Courtial feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Andersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice defenses there by Courtial.
Courtial throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Courtial.
Courtial on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
Anderson lands a glancing blow to the side of Courtial's head.
Courtial keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Anderson throws a head kick but Courtial moves out of range.
Anderson throws the left hand but Courtial avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Courtial throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
Courtial slips a straight right by Anderson.
Ryan Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Courtial staying out of range there.
Courtial connects with a body shot.
Courtial thuds his right hand into Anderson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Courtial misses with a two punch combination.
Courtial lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Courtial sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Courtial wants to clinch.
Anderson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Courtial takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson scores with a jab. Courtial acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Anderson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Anderson scores with a nice right hand.
Courtial misses with a body shot.
Courtial throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Courtial slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Courtial.
Courtial jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Courtial saw that one coming.
Courtial flicks out a counter leg kick but Anderson steps away.
Courtial throws a leg kick but Anderson moved away.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Anderson throws the left hand but Courtial avoids the punch easily.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Courtial throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson lands a head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson misses with the combination.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Courtial slips under a jab from Anderson.
Courtial misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Godefroy Courtial 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#
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Courtial throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson checks a leg kick.
Courtial throws a right hand that Anderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Anderson also avoids with ease.
Courtial throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Courtial feints a jab promting Anderson to slip. Courtial then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Anderson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Courtial misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Courtial throws a left and a right that both miss
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Courtial is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Courtial. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Courtial pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Courtial lands a jab to Anderson's midsection.
Courtial ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Courtial counters with a straight right hand.
Courtial throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Courtial misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Courtial throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Courtial throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Courtial pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson checks the leg kick.
Anderson throws a hook but Courtial avoids it easily.#T1#
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Courtial counters with a left and a right that stings Anderson.
Anderson cracks Courtial with an open hand slap.
Courtial moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Courtial saw that one coming.
Anderson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Courtial blocks a jab.
Anderson backing away here, and Courtial unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Courtial is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Anderson with a body shot.
Courtial blocks a jab.
Anderson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Courtial uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson scores with a punch to the head.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Courtial sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Courtial uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
A head kick misses from Courtial.
Courtial throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson.
Courtial scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Anderson slips under a jab from Courtial.
Courtial throws a shot to the body.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Courtial is out of range.
Courtial lands a nice hook to Anderson's body. Anderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Courtial throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson throws a hook but Courtial blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Courtial! But no joy.
Courtial swings away with a body shot that misses
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Courtial jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Courtial.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Courtial.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Courtial rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Courtial.
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Godefroy Courtial seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Courtial looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Courtial ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Courtial moved out of range.
Anderson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Courtial ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Courtial misses with a body shot.
Courtial throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Courtial tries to clinch up.
Courtial connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anderson's hands.
Courtial looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Courtial.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson stalks Courtial and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Courtial's face. Courtial staggers backwards, shaken.
Good shot there by Anderson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson moves out of range as Courtial throws a body kick.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Courtial.
Nice defenses there by Courtial.
Courtial avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Anderson scores with a jab. Courtial acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Courtial tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Courtial moves out of range of the strikes.
Courtial slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab lands there for Courtial.
Jab from Courtial.
Courtial keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Courtial ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Courtial scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Courtial's head but Courtial sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Courtial throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Courtial ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Courtial appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Courtial moved out of range nicely.
Courtial tries to clinch up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A bone on bone clash there as Anderson blocks the leg kick.
Courtial displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Courtial throws a counter combo.
Courtial slips a jab from Anderson.
Courtial lands a jab to Anderson's midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Godefroy Courtial will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Courtial uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Courtial moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Courtial.
Courtial keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Decent striking displayed by Courtial there.
Courtial looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Courtial throws a one two combo.
Courtial defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Courtial lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Courtial defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Courtial slips the punch.
Courtial moves away from the strike by Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson defending well as Courtial loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Courtial saw that one coming.
Anderson throws an off balance right hand
and Courtial counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Courtial throws a right hand that Anderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Anderson also avoids with ease.
Courtial displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Courtial on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Courtial connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Anderson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Courtial in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Anderson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Courtial moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Courtial misses.
Anderson slips under a jab from Courtial.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anderson cracks Courtial with an open hand slap.
Courtial cracks Anderson with an open hand slap.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Courtial waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Courtial tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Courtial.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Courtial moved out of range nicely.
Courtial blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
Courtial throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Courtial misses with the combination.
Ryan Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Courtial has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Anderson misses with a hook. Courtial ducked under it nicely.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Courtial is out of range.
Courtial let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Courtial uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Courtial.
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
Anderson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice body punch from Courtial.
Courtial connects with a leg kick.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Courtial slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Courtial uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anderson has time to react.
Courtial ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Courtial takes one on the button.
Anderson lands with a hook. Courtial tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good standup being displayed there by Anderson as he connects with a hook.
Courtial thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Godefroy Courtial is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Courtial.
Courtial staying out of range there.
Courtial slips a straight right by Anderson.
Courtial steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Courtial takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Anderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Courtial throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anderson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Courtial counters with a right hand to the body.
Anderson takes one on the button.
Courtial works the jab nicely.
Courtial throws a shot to the body.
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Courtial 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.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Courtial.
As Anderson backs off Courtial throws a huge counter combo but Anderson manages to avoid it all.
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but Courtial bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Courtial looks for the body kick but Anderson saw that one coming.
Anderson walks into a stiff left hand from Courtial.#T4#
Courtial connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Courtial's head but Courtial sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anderson throws an off balance right hand
and Courtial cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Courtial throws a head kick that half lands.
Courtial throws a head kick that Anderson semi-blocks.
Anderson lands a nice shot that snaps Courtial's head back. #CUT#It looks like Godefroy Courtial has been cut.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Courtial.
Courtial pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Anderson back to the cage. Courtial follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Courtial fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anderson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Courtial keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Courtial swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Courtial counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Anderson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but Courtial bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Courtial avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson misses with a right hand
and Courtial cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Courtial throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anderson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Courtial backs up against the cage.
Courtial lands with a cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Godefroy Courtial.
Well Courtial 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Godefroy Courtial!

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

#R1#
Courtial uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petersson.
Courtial misses with a hook. Petersson ducked under it nicely.
Courtial slips a straight right by Petersson.
Courtial throws a series of punches but Petersson avoids them all with ease.
We've been informed that Petersson 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.
A leg kick checked by Courtial.
As Petersson looks to move away, Courtial throws a big counter combo but Petersson just gets out of the way.
Courtial uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petersson.
Petersson slips a jab and a cross from Courtial.
Petersson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Petersson, as that shot connected.
Petersson just misses with a punch to the body.
Courtial has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Deathsquad in the buildup to the fight.
Courtial does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Courtial uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petersson.#CL2#
Courtial tries to keep at a distance but Petersson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Courtial swings wildly with an uppercut but Petersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalling in the clinch from Petersson.
Courtial wants to break the clinch but can't.
Petersson misses with a punch on the inside.
Courtial digs a right hand underneath Petersson's ribcage. Petersson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Courtial tries a body shot but Petersson blocks it. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petersson.
Still in the clinch, Petersson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Petersson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Courtial tries a body shot but Petersson blocks it.
Courtial misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Courtial.
Petersson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petersson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Courtial lands a left hand.
Petersson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Courtial pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Courtial throws a hook but Petersson blocks it.
Courtial throws a right and a left that Petersson avoids nicely.
Petersson swings widly with a right hand
enabling Courtial to counter with a crisp jab.
Petersson with a nice cross.
Courtial scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Petersson misses the target.
Courtial lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Petersson at a distance.
Courtial keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petersson.
Petersson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Courtial. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Petersson.
Petersson throws an overhand right that lands on Courtial's shoulder, as Courtial tries to avoid the shot.
Courtial appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Courtial uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petersson.
A telegraphed right hand from Courtial misses the target.
Courtial throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petersson missing with a left hand there. Courtial was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Peter Petersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Courtial lands a right hook to the body.
Courtial scores with a sloppy right hand. Petersson should have avoided that one.
Petersson throws a shot from downtown. Courtial moves away and avoids it.
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petersson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A left lands for Petersson.
Courtial lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Courtial misses with a low kick.
Courtial lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Courtial.
Petersson staying out of range there.
It seemed like Petersson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Petersson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Petersson connects with a crisp jab.
Courtial walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Petersson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Courtial.#T3#
Jab by Petersson.
Courtial throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petersson misses with a straight left.
Courtial misses the jab.
Courtial tries a low kick but Petersson avoids it.
Petersson looks to throw the jab but Courtial is out of range.
Courtial swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Courtial misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Petersson misses the target.
Courtial appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Courtial shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Petersson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petersson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Petersson throws a lazy uppercut
and Courtial counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Courtial misses with a body shot
and Petersson counters with a nice body shot.
Courtial throws a lazy right hand but Petersson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petersson misses with an uppercut. Courtial saw that one coming.
Petersson misses with a hook.
Courtial appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Petersson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Courtial under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petersson. Courtial does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petersson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T4#
Petersson connects with a right hand. Courtial shakes it off.
Courtial tries a head kick but it misses.
Petersson misses with an uppercut. Courtial saw that one coming.
Petersson misses the jab.
Petersson throws a big shot that misses.
Petersson throws a jab but it's blocked by Courtial.
Courtial throws a leg kick but Petersson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Petersson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petersson slips a straight right by Courtial.
Courtial throws a right hand that misses
and Petersson counters with a right hand to the body.
Petersson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Petersson avoids the body shot from Courtial.
Petersson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Courtial had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Courtial uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petersson.
Courtial displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petersson throws out the jab.
Petersson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Courtial moves away from the strike by Petersson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Courtial throws a low kick but Petersson avoids it.
Petersson slips under a jab.
Petersson lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Courtial tries to keep at a distance but Petersson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Courtial makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Petersson 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#
Sloppy strikes from Courtial. Those never looked like landing.
Petersson scores with a nice head shot.
Courtial jabs Petersson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Petersson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Courtial tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Petersson is able to avoid easily.
Peter Petersson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petersson cracks Courtial with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petersson moves away.
Petersson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Courtial slips under a jab.
Petersson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some bone on bone action there as Petersson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Petersson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petersson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Courtial uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petersson.
Courtial connects with a high kick.
Courtial misses the shot to the body.
Petersson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petersson lands a body shot.
Courtial scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petersson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Petersson loads up on a big right hand but Courtial slips the punch.
Petersson swings widly with a right hand
and Courtial connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Courtial misses with a head kick.
Courtial's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petersson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Courtial scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
A slow jab from Courtial misses its intended target.
Courtial lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Courtial fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petersson manages to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petersson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Courtial swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Petersson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab lands there for Courtial.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Courtial.
Petersson scores with a nice right hand.
Petersson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Courtial looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good leg kick by Courtial.
A jab lands there for Petersson.#CL2#
Petersson gets a clinch.
Petersson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Courtial swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Courtial misses with a punch on the inside.
Courtial tries to throw a body punch but Petersson avoids it by throwing Courtial back against the cage. #T2#
Petersson misses with some punches.
Petersson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petersson working aggressively here.
Courtial misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petersson lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Courtial.
Courtial lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Petersson.
A head punch on the inside from Petersson fails to land.
Courtial misses with some punches.
Courtial tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Courtial misses with the head strike.
Petersson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Courtial tries a body shot but Petersson blocks it.
Courtial swings wildly with an uppercut but Petersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petersson misses with the head strike. #T3#
Petersson throws a punch but it's blocked by Courtial.
Petersson throws a punch but it's blocked by Courtial.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Petersson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Courtial throws a punch but it's blocked by Petersson.
Petersson blocks a body shot from Courtial.
Petersson lands a left hand.
Petersson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Courtial swings wildly with an uppercut but Petersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Courtial.
Petersson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Courtial working aggressively here.
Petersson has a couple of punches blocked by Courtial.
Courtial misses with the head strike.
Courtial tries to throw a body punch but Petersson avoids it by throwing Courtial back against the cage.
Petersson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Courtial. #T4#
Courtial throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peterssons head.
Petersson misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Courtial.
Courtial throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peterssons head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petersson blocking some punches.
Courtial has a couple of punches blocked by Petersson.
Courtial misses with a punch to the body.
Courtial blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Courtial tries to work over Petersson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Courtial works on Petersson's body with a couple of short punches.
Petersson lands a right hand.
Petersson misses with some punches.
Courtial lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petersson.
Petersson misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Courtial's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Petersson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Petersson throws a jab when Courtial was well out of range.
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 Godefroy Courtial will probably get the nod.
That's time! Courtial's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Courtial motions for Petersson to come forward. Courtial throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Courtial looks to throw the jab but Petersson is out of range.
Petersson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petersson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Courtial.
Petersson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petersson lands a really nice looking cross but Courtial seems unphased.
Courtial throws a body punch but Petersson moves out of range.
Petersson misses the jab.
Courtial throws a shot from downtown. Petersson moves away and avoids it.
Courtial throws a low kick but Petersson avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petersson! But no joy.
Courtial scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Petersson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petersson moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Courtial fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Petersson.
Courtial swings for the body but Petersson moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Petersson.
Petersson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Courtial lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petersson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Courtial.#T1#
Courtial moves out of range of the strikes.
Courtial cracks Petersson with a good jab.
Courtial misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petersson.
Courtial throws a chopping leg kick but Petersson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Courtial ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Courtial swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A lazy left from Petersson finds it's target.
Petersson lands an overhand right.
Courtial avoids the head kick by Petersson.
Petersson sizes up Courtial with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Courtial.
Petersson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Petersson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Courtial gets a clinch.
Petersson lands with a good tight uppercut to 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!
Courtial tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petersson's elbow.
Petersson takes a shot to the head.
Courtial tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Courtial.
Petersson has a couple of punches blocked by Courtial.
Courtial misses with a punch to the body.
Petersson lands with a short shot to the head.
Petersson has a couple of punches blocked by Courtial.
A head punch on the inside from Petersson fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Petersson fails to land.
Courtial blocking some punches.
Petersson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Courtial manages to break the clinch.
Courtial moves into range and connects with a jab.
Courtial bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Courtial throws a low kick but Petersson avoids it.
Petersson misses with a wild body shot.
Courtial throwing a counter right hand but Petersson manages to avoid it.
Petersson misses with a hook. Courtial ducked under it nicely.
Petersson misses with a looping right.
Courtial looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Petersson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Petersson misses the jab.#T3#
Petersson throws a jab but it's blocked by Courtial.
The crowd cheers as Petersson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Courtial doesn't seem phased though.
Petersson scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Petersson misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Courtial misses its target.
Courtial throws out a loose jab but Petersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petersson looks to land a left hand but Courtial moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Courtial. Petersson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petersson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Courtial jabs Petersson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Courtial tries to clinch up.
A nice side step and Petersson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petersson moves away.
Courtial defending well as Petersson loads up on a big left hand.
Petersson misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Petersson.
Courtial throwing a counter right hand but Petersson manages to avoid it.
Courtial throws a big shot that misses.
Petersson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petersson moves away.
Petersson misses with a hook. Courtial ducked under it nicely.
Courtial is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Petersson misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Courtial swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petersson swings widly with a right hand
letting Courtial counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Courtial is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Courtial listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Petersson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Courtial misses the target.
Nice cross by Petersson.
Courtial uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petersson.
Petersson throws out a loose jab but Courtial uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Courtial wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Courtial keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petersson.
Jab, jab by Courtial - just one landing.
Courtial takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Courtial ducks under a wild hook from Petersson.
Courtial slips a straight right by Petersson.
A shot to the liver by Petersson. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petersson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Courtial is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Courtial misses the shot to the body.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Petersson!
After the fight, Peter Petersson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 165
Date: Jul 31, 2022

#R1#
Petrov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice combination there by Courtial.
Petrov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Courtial eats them both and turns towards Petrov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#It looks like Godefroy Courtial has been cut.
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Petrov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Courtial with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Petrov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Petrov 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.
Courtial missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Courtial has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Courtial misses with an uppercut
and Petrov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Some bone on bone action there as Petrov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Courtial backing away here, and Petrov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Petrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Courtial walks into a stiff left hand from Petrov.
Courtial throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
Courtial pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Courtial throws a hook to the side of Petrov's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Courtial throws out the jab.
Petrov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Courtial is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Petrov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Courtial misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Courtial missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick lands for Petrov.
Petrov throws a leg kick
and Courtial counters with a left and a right that stings Petrov.
Courtial wants to land a leg kick but Petrov is out of range.
Courtial will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Courtial throws a body shot but no joy.
Courtial uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
Petrov lands with a cross.
A clash of legs there as Petrov blocks the low kick.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Courtial.
Petrov throws a leg kick
and Courtial counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Godefroy Courtial seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Courtial's shoulder, as Courtial tries to avoid the shot.
Courtial scores with the left hand. Petrov knows he should have avoided that one.
Petrov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Courtial misses.
Petrov misses the jab.#T2#
Petrov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Courtial eats them both and turns towards Petrov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Petrov throws the left hand but Courtial avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Petrov. That snapped Courtial's head back.
Courtial comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Courtial throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Courtial to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Courtial moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Courtial. #BC#
Courtial breaks the clinch.
Courtial connects with an inside leg kick.
Courtial moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Courtial connects with an inside leg kick.
Petrov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Courtial attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Petrov takes one to the side of the head.
Petrov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Courtial steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.#T3#
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Donk. Courtial catches Petrov right on the button with a cross.
Courtial steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Courtial throws a nice head kick!
Courtial throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Courtial uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
As Petrov looks to move away, Courtial throws a big counter combo but Petrov just gets out of the way.
Courtial moves out of range of the leg kick from Petrov.
Courtial avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Courtial uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Petrov scores with a nice right hand.
Petrov lands with an overhand left.
Courtial moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Petrov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Courtial.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov drops his hands momentarily and Courtial takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Courtial getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Courtial connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Courtial looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
Petrov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Courtial was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Courtial bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Courtial was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Courtial throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Courtial sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov looks to land a combination but Courtial avoids it well.
Courtial jabs Petrov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Courtial waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
That kick from Courtial tenderised Petrov's leg. Petrov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sloppy strikes from Petrov. Those never looked like landing.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
Courtial scores with a crisp jab that stopped Petrov in his tracks.
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 Godefroy Courtial will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Godefroy Courtial's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A punch combination from Courtial misses.
Petrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Courtial.
Courtial works the jab nicely.
Petrov misses with a wild combination.
Courtial misses with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov connects with a body shot that sends Courtial's belly button to the back.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Courtial saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Courtial.
Petrov throws the left hand but Courtial avoids the punch easily.
Courtial blocks a jab.
Courtial ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Courtial was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Courtial.
Petrov misses with a body kick.
Courtial goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Petrov throws out a counter right but Courtial avoids it with no problem.
Petrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Courtial misses.
Courtial lands a nice shot that snaps Petrov's head back. #T1#
Courtial connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Courtial drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Courtial throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Petrov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Courtial connects with a solid leg kick.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Courtial saw that one coming.
Petrov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Courtial looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big right from Courtial misses.
Petrov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Courtial is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Petrov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Courtial lands with a shot to the body.
Petrov walks into a straight right hand from Courtial.
Courtial is looking to clinch.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target. #T2#
Petrov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Courtial is just out of range.
Courtial steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Godefroy Courtial is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Courtial throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Courtial lands a jab to the head.
Courtial throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #ROC#Petrov is rocked!
Courtial ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Courtial finish him?
Petrov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Courtial throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Petrov seems to have recovered his senses.
Courtial is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
A big right from Courtial misses.
A little jabbing left from Petrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Courtial.
Petrov throws a low kick, looking for Courtial's leg but Courtial calmly moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Courtial is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Petrov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Courtial.
Petrov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Courtial has time to react.#T3#
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Courtial.
Courtial lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petrov circles away quickly and effectively.
Petrov throws out a counter right but Courtial avoids it with no problem.
Petrov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Courtial throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Courtial misses with a looping right.
Courtial swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Courtial ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Courtial misses with an uppercut.
Nice jab there from Courtial.
Petrov lands a right hook to the body.
Petrov throws a front kick aimed at Courtial's knee but Courtial avoids it well.
Courtial moves out of range of the strikes.
Courtial avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Petrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Petrov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Petrov swings widly with a right hand
and Petrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Courtial ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Petrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Petrov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circling - Courtial throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Courtial slips under a jab from Petrov.
Courtial went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Courtial fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Courtial digs a good hook to Petrov's body.
Courtial cracks Petrov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Petrov cracks Courtial with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A nice leg kick from Courtial, right into the meat of the thigh.
Courtial throws a one two combo.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Courtial looks to land a right hand but Petrov moved out of range.
Petrov throws a counter combo.
Courtial misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov motions for Courtial to come forward. Petrov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Courtial connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Petrov's hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Godefroy Courtial dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Godefroy Courtial's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Courtial connects with a nice looking jab.
Petrov swinging wildly here.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Courtial is out of range.
Petrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Courtial makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Courtial uses good head movement to avoid it.
Courtial fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Courtial takes one on the button.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Petrov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Petrov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Courtial throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Courtial pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Courtial misses with a straight right.
Petrov scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Courtial misses the jab.
Petrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petrov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Petrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Courtial. #T1#
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Courtial.
Petrov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Courtial lands with a slapping head kick.
Petrov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Courtial scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Courtial defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Courtial misses with a straight right.
Courtial misses with a body shot.
Courtial throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A left lands for Petrov.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Courtial moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Courtial fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Petrov, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Courtial makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Petrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Courtial lands a right hand that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
Petrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aaron Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Petrov throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Petrov.
Courtial misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Petrov fails to land.
Courtial pushes Petrov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Courtial.
Petrov tries to throw a body punch but Courtial avoids it by throwing Petrov back against the cage.
Courtial is leaning against Petrov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Petrov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short left from Courtial.
Petrov misses with a punch to the body.
Courtial lands a right hand that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
Courtial blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Courtial lands an uppercut.
Courtial lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Courtial.
Courtial pushes Petrov against the cage. Courtial is working some dirty boxing. Courtial pushes off with a quick right hook! Petrov goes down! Petrov tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Courtial moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Godefroy Courtial!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 159
Date: Jul 04, 2022

#R1#
Vuce has a takedown stuffed.
Vuce shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Courtial defends it nicely.
Courtial misses with the combination.
Vuce unleashes a big counter combination but Courtial bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vuce keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Vuce's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vuce avoids the body shot from Courtial.
Vuce unleashes a big counter combination but Courtial bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Courtial scores with a jab. Vuce acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Courtial uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vuce has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vuce fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Courtial appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Godefroy Courtial has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Vuce.
Vuce shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Courtial pinned against the cage. Courtial gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Courtial appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Godefroy Courtial seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##TD2#
Vuce closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Courtial quickly recovers to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Courtial controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Vuce thows a huge punch but Courtial dodges it nicely.
Vuce throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vuce missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vuce takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Courtial is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vuce scores with a couple of nice shots.
Courtial controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Vuce thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Courtial's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Courtial trying to control here.
Courtial keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Courtial wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Vuce missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vuce lands with a punch from half guard. #CUT2#It looks like Godefroy Courtial has been cut.
Courtial preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Vuce prevents Courtial from improving his position.
Vuce throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vuce throwing shots but Courtial is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Vuce is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Courtial defends it well.
Vuce looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Courtial with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Courtial keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Courtial has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vuce is working away from the top position though.
Courtial is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vuce throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Vuce looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Courtial is trying is best to control the position here.
Vuce throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Vuce is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Courtial has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vuce not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vuce working over Courtial with some ground and pound. Courtial looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vuce throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vuce sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Courtial defending well though.
Vuce wants to stand but Courtial has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Vuce has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Vuce is looking for a kimura but Courtial is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vuce to get the leverage.
Courtial has his hands clasped together around Vuce's back. He's all about the action.
Courtial trying to control but Vuce postures up. #T4#
Courtial is trying is best to control the position here.
Vuce is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vuce lands with a punch from half guard.
Courtial is positioning himself well to prevent Vuce advancing to mount.
Vuce throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Courtial is pressing down on Vuce's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vuce throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vuce postures up in Courtial's guard and throws a big left but Courtial blocks it.
Courtial avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Courtial pulls Vuce in close to prevent any damage.
Vuce wants to pass the guard but Courtial is keeping the position.
Courtial has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Vuce dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Godefroy Courtial's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Courtial swings for the body but Vuce moves out of range.
Courtial throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vuce has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Courtial.
Courtial jabs at Vuce's body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Courtial.
Vuce tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big right from Courtial misses.
As Courtial backs off Vuce throws a huge counter combo but Courtial manages to avoid it all.
Vuce fails to land the takedown.
Courtial was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vuce has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Vuce shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Courtial as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Courtial lands a slapping body shot.
A low kick lands for Courtial. #T1##CL#
Courtial moves into the clinch successfully.
Courtial lands an uppercut.
Vuce fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Godefroy Courtial has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Vuce.
Vuce is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Courtial to keep the fight standing.
Vuce jumps guard but Courtial stands there with Vuce around his waist. Vuce gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vuce tries to pull guard but Courtial won't allow it.
Vuce is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Courtial to keep the fight standing.
Vuce blocking some punches.
Vuce tries to pull guard but Courtial holds him up against the cage and eventually Vuce drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Courtial escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vuce takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vuce closes the distance and clinches up with Courtial, looking for a takedown. Vuce pushes Courtial against the cage but Courtial circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Courtial scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Courtial lands with an overhand left.
A swing and a miss from Courtial.
Vuce defending well as Courtial loads up on a big left hand.
Vuce is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Courtial throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vuce on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vuce gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Courtial moves into range and connects with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Courtial blocks the low kick.
Courtial lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vuce circles away quickly and effectively.
Vuce misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Courtial misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vuce.
Vuce wants to counter with a clinch but Courtial pushes him away.
Courtial just misses with a punch to the body.
Courtial scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Courtial getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Courtial is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vuce can do to turn this around?
Courtial throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Courtial misses with a hook. Vuce ducked under it nicely.
Leo Vuce is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vuce shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Courtial pinned against the cage. Courtial gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vuce shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Courtial sprawls well. Courtial wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vuce gets slowly back to his feet.
Godefroy Courtial is winning the standup battle so far.
Courtial throws an overhand right that lands on Vuce's shoulder, as Vuce tries to avoid the shot.
Vuce throws a counter combo.
Courtial tries to clinch up but Vuce circles away and keeps his distance.
As Courtial backs off Vuce throws a huge counter combo but Courtial manages to avoid it all.
Vuce slips under a jab from Courtial.
Courtial looks to score with a jab to the body but Vuce is just out of range.
Courtial scores with a hook.
Godefroy Courtial is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Courtial throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Courtial lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T4#
Courtial tests Vuce's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Vuce closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Courtial's guard.
Courtial is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Courtial in particular looking to stall.
Courtial blocks the strikes from Vuce.
Courtial moves nicely into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Godefroy Courtial dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Godefroy Courtial's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Courtial rushes Vuce and presses him up against the cage.
Courtial lands a body punch in the clinch.
Courtial lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Courtial tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vuce is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Courtial to keep the fight standing.
Vuce is trying to pull guard but Courtial has him pressed against the cage.
Courtial misses with a hook from the clinch.
Courtial lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vuce.
Courtial struggles to land a body shot inside as Vuce controls his hands.
Courtial working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vuce jumps guard but Courtial stands there with Vuce around his waist. Vuce gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Godefroy Courtial has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Vuce.
Vuce is trying to pull guard but Courtial turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Courtial softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#Vuce is rocked!
Courtial lands with a left to the head.
Vuce is still on wobbly legs! Can Courtial finish him?
A body shot lands from Courtial.
Vuce takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Courtial lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Courtial lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Vuce to his knees! Courtial keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Godefroy Courtial!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 153
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
Courtial keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jain just misses with a punch to the body.
Jain drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A nice leg kick from Courtial, right into the meat of the thigh.
Courtial 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.
Jain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Courtial feints and then cracks Jain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jain down.
Courtial's corner calls for a 1-2. Courtial obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Courtial.#TD#
Jain shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jain was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Courtial's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jain moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Courtial looking for a sweep but Jain has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jain avoids the attempt from Courtial to control.#T1#
Courtial is desperately trying to improve his position but Jain has a good base and remains in mount.
Courtial slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jain moves into full mount! Courtial won't be happy about that!
Courtial tries to hold on but Jain postures up.
Courtial has given up his back. Will we see Jain going for some submissions?
Jain doesn't have the hooks in and Courtial manages to turn into his guard.
Jain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Courtial trying to control the position from guard on top but Jain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Courtial is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jain looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Courtial engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jain has control of Courtial's left arm, preventing Courtial from doing any damage.
Courtial must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Courtial trying to control the position from guard on top but Jain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Courtial pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jain is keeping the position for now.
Courtial 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.
Jain is trying to keep Courtial in close.
Courtial stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jain swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Courtial passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jain is trying to get back to half guard.
Courtial is looking to take a break and control but Jain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You can see the frustration on Jain's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jain prevents Courtial from improving position.
Jain is looking to reverse the position.
Courtial wants to control but Jain is keeping him busy.
Jain is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Courtial slows the pace down.
Courtial trying to control the action but Jain is working from the bottom.
Jain manages to get back to half guard.
Jain is trying to get back to full guard.
Courtial is trying to control the action in half guard but Jain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Courtial trying to control the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Courtial wants to take a breather but Jain is having none of it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Godefroy Courtial 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#
Jain throws a lazy right hand but Courtial sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Courtial was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body punch from Courtial.
Courtial takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Courtial tries a low kick but Jain avoids it.
Courtial connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A telegraphed right hand from Courtial misses the target.
Courtial scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Courtial has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Courtial.
Jain throws a body shot but no joy.
Jain takes one to the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Jain blocks the leg kick.
Godefroy Courtial seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jain misses with a body shot.
Jain scores with a hook to the body. Courtial takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Courtial tries to clinch
and Jain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot lands for Jain.
Jain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Courtial.
Courtial is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jain with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Jain misses the target.
Jain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Courtial swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Courtial tries to clinch there but Jain circles away.
Courtial moves out of range of the strikes.
Courtial just misses with a punch to the body.
Jain takes one on the button.
Godefroy Courtial is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Courtial tries to clinch but Jain is having none of it.
Jain misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jain. Courtial does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jain throws a looping overhand right but Courtial ducks down to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Jain - just one landing.
Jain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jain scores with a jab to the head.
Jain connects with a looping right hand.
Courtial walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jain checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Courtial scores with a hook to the body. Jain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Courtial uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jain.
Jain throws a lazy right hand but Courtial sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Courtial looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jain moves forwards but Courtial connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jain lands with a nice body punch.
Jain cracks Courtial with an open hand slap.#T2#
Courtial throws a head kick that misses.
Courtial throws a body punch but Jain moves out of range.
Jain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Courtial throws out the jab.
Jain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jain lands an overhand right.
Courtial keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jain slips a jab from Courtial.
Courtial tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jain throws out a loose jab but Courtial uses good head movement to avoid it.
Courtial let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Courtial throws a poor cross that misses
and Jain counters with a nice body shot.
Jain lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Courtial missing with a left hand there. Jain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Courtial lands a head kick. Jain smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jain defending well as Courtial loads up on a big left hand.
Jain checks a low kick from Courtial.
Jain misses with a body shot.
Courtial throws a shot from downtown. Jain moves away and avoids it.
Jain was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
A jab from Courtial misses. #TD#
Jain scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jain in particular looking to stall.
Courtial has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jain is working away from the top position though.
Courtial is staying active underneath Jain, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Courtial moves into full guard.
Jain is pushing down on Courtial's leg trying to pass to half guard. Courtial is fighting to maintain full guard but Jain has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jain is trying to control. Courtial wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Courtial has his hands clasped together around Jain's back. He's all about the action.
Jain trying to mount his opponent but Courtial defends it. #T4#
Courtial is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Courtial keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Courtial has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jain is working away from the top position though.
Jain tries to pass to full mount but Courtial defends it.
Courtial wants to get back to full guard.
Courtial tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jain has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Courtial is squirming around, avoiding Jain's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Moganesh Jain dominated that second round.
That's time! Jain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Courtial misses with an uppercut.
Courtial thows a left - swing and a miss!
Courtial wants to land a leg kick but Jain is out of range.
Jain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Courtial tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Courtial takes one on the button.
Nice shot lands for Courtial.
Courtial throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jain on the side of the head.
Jain moves forwards but Courtial connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jain takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jain missing with a left hand there. Courtial was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jain darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Courtial connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jain slips a straight right by Courtial.
Courtial moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
Jain closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jain trying to control the position but Courtial is working away.
Courtial manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1#
Courtial is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jain is controlling Courtial's trapped leg to prevent Courtial from advancing to side control.
Courtial performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Courtial is keen to just control but Jain is a slippery customer.
Moganesh Jain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Courtial in particular looking to stall.
Courtial is trying to control. Jain wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Courtial takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jain is refusing to be controlled, as Courtial sits in half guard.
Jain wants to control but Courtial is keeping busy.
Courtial trying to control the pace.
Courtial is looking to take a break and control but Jain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jain swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Jain lands with a good body shot.
Jain lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Courtial takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Courtial slips under a jab.
Courtial throws the left hand but Jain avoids the punch easily.
Courtial misses with a looping left.
Jain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Jain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Courtial has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Courtial there as he acknowledges the shot.
Courtial slips under a jab.
Jain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Courtial sprawls well. Courtial wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jain gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like Courtial was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Courtial digs a good body shot into Jain's ribs.
Jain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Jain as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Jain moves out of range as Courtial strikes.
Jain throws a lazy right hand but Courtial sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jain backing away here, and Courtial unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Courtial finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Courtial uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jain.
Jain misses the shot to the body.
Courtial dips to his left and cracks Jain with an uppercut!
Courtial tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jain was well out of range. Poor timing from Courtial.
Jain cracks Courtial with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Courtial misses with a double jab.
It looked like Jain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheers as Jain lands an impressive looking overhand right. Courtial doesn't seem phased though.
Jain takes a swing at Courtial's ribcage but misses.
Jain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Courtial.
Jain throws a big shot that misses.
Courtial ducks under a wild hook from Jain.
A jab from Jain misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Courtial. That snapped Jain's head back.
Courtial tries to move into range but Jain moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Moganesh Jain.
I think Jain has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Moganesh Jain!
A very excited looking Moganesh Jain made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 146
Date: May 18, 2022

#R1#
Dankula will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Courtial with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dankula drops his hands momentarily and Courtial takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dankula misses with a straight right.
Courtial misses with an uppercut. Dankula saw that one coming.
Dankula throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick lands from Courtial.
Courtial buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Courtial misses with a series of wild punches.
Courtial throws a one two combo.
Courtial has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Deathsquad in the buildup to the fight.
Courtial throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dankula.
Courtial throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Courtial tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dankula was well out of range. Poor timing from Courtial.
A lazy left from Dankula finds it's target.#CUT2#It looks like Godefroy Courtial has been cut.
Dankula throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Courtial sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dankula steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Courtial. That one must have hurt.
Dankula throws a jab when Courtial was well out of range.
Dankula 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.
Dankula misses the jab.
Nice straight punches there by Dankula. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dankula.
Dankula moves forwards but Courtial connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Nice body punch from Courtial.
Dankula is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Courtial. #CL#
Courtial drives through and clinches with Dankula against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Courtial.
Courtial fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Courtial lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dankula or not.
Courtial tries to work over Dankula's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Courtial misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dankula tries to break free but Courtial pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Dankula fails to land.
Dankula is trying to break free.
Dankula tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Courtial's elbow.
Courtial's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Courtial is working Dankula over against the cage.
Courtial throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dankulas head.
A nice left hand lands by Dankula.
Dankula swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Courtial has a couple of punches blocked by Dankula.
Courtial has Dankula pressed against the cage, preventing Dankula from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Courtial swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Dankula pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Courtial throws a combination. Dankula tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Courtial takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A shot to the liver by Courtial. Beautiful body shot.
Dankula looks to land a right hand but Courtial moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Courtial.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Courtial cracks Dankula with a right hand to the side of the head.
Courtial moves out of range as Dankula throws a body kick.
Dankula throws a hook but Courtial blocks it.
Dankula takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Courtial misses with an uppercut. Dankula saw that one coming.
Dankula lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CL#
Courtial closes the distance and pushes Dankula back into the cage.#BC#
Courtial's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice shot by Courtial.
Dankula takes one on the button.
Dankula misses with an uppercut.
Courtial lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Courtial scores with a hook.#T3#
Courtial misses with an uppercut. Dankula saw that one coming.
Dankula doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Courtial scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dankula 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.
Count Dankula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dankula on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Courtial gets a clinch.
Courtial misses with a hook to the ribs.
Courtial doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Courtial swings wildly with an uppercut but Dankula uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dankula tries to work over Courtial's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Courtial lands a left hand.
Dankula working hard to break the clinch.
Courtial struggles to land a body shot inside as Dankula controls his hands.
Courtial can't find room to land a body shot as Dankula controls the action.
Dankula blocking some punches.
A short right from Dankula. #BC2#
Dankula breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dankula throws the left hand but Courtial avoids the punch easily.
Courtial is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Dankula throws the left hand but Courtial avoids the punch easily.
Dankula scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Courtial doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Courtial throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dankula stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Courtial with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dankula to score with a decent uppercut.
Courtial misses the shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Courtial.
Dankula might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Courtial sizes up Dankula with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Courtial throws a push kick but Dankula slaps the foot to one side.
Courtial connects with a nice looking jab.
Courtial misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Courtial digs a good body shot into Dankula's ribs.
Decent striking displayed by Dankula there.
Courtial misses with a hook to the body
and Dankula counters with a three punch combo that has Courtial backing up. Courtial nods at Dankula to acknowledge the strikes.
Courtial lands with an uppercut that bounces Dankula off the cage and back into range.
Dankula looks to land a right hand but Courtial moved out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Courtial uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dankula.
Dankula misses with an uppercut
and Courtial counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Courtial ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Courtial connects with a single shot there.
Courtial moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Godefroy Courtial dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Godefroy Courtial's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Courtial, as that shot connected.
Some wild striking there from Dankula.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Courtial.
Courtial lands with a good body shot.
Dankula connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Courtial lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Courtial scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dankula throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Courtial lands a glancing blow to the side of Dankula's head.
Courtial swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Courtial ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Courtial ducks under a wild hook from Dankula.
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!
Dankula throws a nice looking combination but Courtial bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dankula throws a jab but it's blocked by Courtial.
Courtial throws out a powerful jab.
Courtial scores with a jab to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dankula takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Dankula dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Courtial keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dankula.
Courtial moves out of range of the strikes.
Courtial punishes Dankula's body with a nice straight punch.
Courtial cracks Dankula with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Courtial misses with a body shot.
Courtial staying out of range there.
Courtial is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dankula can do to turn this around?
Dankula throws the left hand but Courtial avoids the punch easily.
Courtial just misses with a punch to the body.
Dankula misses with a double jab
and Courtial counters with an inside leg kick.
Courtial keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dankula jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Courtial connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dankula shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Courtial eats them both and turns towards Dankula to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dankula has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dankula tries to bum rush Courtial with a series of wild strikes but Courtial uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dankula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Courtial misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Courtial jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Courtial misses with a hook.
Courtial lands with an uppercut that bounces Dankula off the cage and back into range.
Courtial jabs Dankula to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Courtial lands a slapping body shot.
Dankula throws out a loose jab but Courtial uses good head movement to avoid it.
Courtial checks the leg kick.
Courtial blocks a jab.
Courtial just misses with a punch to the body.
Dankula on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dankula misses with a two punch combination.
Courtial lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Courtial lands a head kick!
Courtial misses with a looping right.
Dankula walks into a stiff left hand from Courtial.
Courtial misses with a wild body shot.
Courtial connects with the punch.
Courtial takes a swing at Dankula's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Dankula doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dankula lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dankula lands a jab-cross combination.
Dankula attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dankula waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Courtial.
Courtial changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Courtial scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dankula ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Courtial moves away.
Courtial lunges at Dankula with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dankula's hand.
Dankula bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Courtial takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#Courtial is rocked!
Godefroy Courtial is winning the standup battle so far.
Dankula lands a nice looking body shot.
Oh Courtial is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Courtial looks up at the clock. Bad move! Dankula lands a right hand from hell, dropping Courtial. Dankula pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Count Dankula!
Our winner, Count Dankula, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 139
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1#
Courtial misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagashima.
Nagashima steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Courtial.
Courtial has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Deathsquad in the buildup to the fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Courtial.
Nice takedown defense from Courtial. No joy for Nagashima on that attempt.
Nagashima ducks under a wild hook from Courtial.
Courtial's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nagashima under the eye.
Courtial misses with an uppercut. Nagashima saw that one coming.
Courtial swings for the body but Nagashima moves out of range.
A head kick by Courtial misses #TD2#
and Nagashima counters with a nice double leg into side control. Courtial won't be happy with that.
Nagashima in side control, throwing shots but Courtial defends.
Nagashima in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Courtial tries to bench press Nagashima off him but Nagashima keeps the position.
Nagashima tries to move to mount but Courtial blocks the move with his legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagashima in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nagashima throws an elbow but Courtial slips to the side and avoids it well.
Courtial holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Nagashima misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Courtial is looking to regain half guard here but Nagashima keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Nagashima in side control, throwing shots but Courtial defends.
Courtial is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Courtial is looking for a sweep.
An elbow from Nagashima crashes against the mat.
Nagashima working the head with strikes.
Nagashima lands some shots froms side control.
Nagashima lands some shots froms side control.
Nagashima has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nagashima working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Courtial on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Nagashima working the ground and pound.
Courtial wants to control but Nagashima postures up.
Nagashima working the body and head with strikes.
Nagashima throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nagashima landing a few strikes.
Nagashima scoring with punches and elbows.
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#
Nagashima is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Courtial has escaped the position, nice work there.
Courtial is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Courtial manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nagashima throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Courtial performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Nagashima actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Nagashima looking for submissions off his back.
Nagashima flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Courtial wants to free his trapped foot but Nagashima is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Courtial in particular looking to stall.
Nagashima misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nagashima landing a few short strikes.
Courtial controlling the pace. #T3#
Nagashima throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Courtial is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nagashima misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Courtial not doing much here.
Nagashima misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Courtial blocks the strikes from Nagashima. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
An inside leg kick lands from Courtial.
Good standup being displayed there by Courtial as he connects with a hook.
Courtial scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nagashima shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Courtial but Courtial pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Courtial throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nagashima.
Courtial feints and then cracks Nagashima's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nagashima down.
Nagashima avoids the head kick by Courtial.
Courtial scores with a jab to the head.
Nagashima shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Courtial but Courtial pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Godefroy Courtial has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaoru Nagashima.
Nagashima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nagashima 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kaoru Nagashima will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Courtial swings for the body but Nagashima moves out of range.
Nagashima tries to counter with a clinch but Courtial shakes him off and moves away.
Nagashima has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nagashima misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nagashima with a lazy takedown attempt
and Courtial counters with a nice uppercut.
Nagashima darts in looking for a takedown but Courtial gets double underhooks and turns Nagashima into the cage.
Godefroy Courtial has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaoru Nagashima.
Courtial looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagashima is just out of range.
Courtial throws the left hand but Nagashima avoids the punch easily.
Nagashima is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Courtial misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Godefroy Courtial is winning the standup battle so far.
Nagashima looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Courtial clinches with his opponent.
Nagashima wants to take the fight to the mat but Courtial manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nagashima tries for a takedown but Courtial manages to get underhooks.
Courtial prevents a takedown attempt there. #T1#
Nagashima prevents a body shot from Courtial. #BC#
Courtial breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Courtial moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nagashima takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nagashima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Courtial does it's job there.
Courtial dips to his left and cracks Nagashima with an uppercut!#CL#
Courtial closes the distance and clinches.
Nagashima is working for takedown but Courtial is calmly controlling the position for now.
Courtial swings wildly with an uppercut but Nagashima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Courtial lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Nagashima jumps into guard, dragging Courtial to the mat.
Courtial showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Nagashima tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nagashima throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Courtial 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Courtial avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Courtial slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Courtial tries to free his leg and advance position but Nagashima is retaining full guard.
Nagashima can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Courtial controls the pace.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Nagashima throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Nagashima striking off his back but it's not causing Courtial any problems.
Courtial won't allow Nagashima to sweep him here.
Nagashima can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Courtial controls the pace.#SUB2#
Nagashima working for a triangle but Courtial defends it easily.
Courtial is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagashima can do to turn this around?
Courtial trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Nagashima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Courtial can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Courtial content to stall in guard here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Nagashima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nagashima doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Courtial 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. #SUB2#
Nagashima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Courtial is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nagashima throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Nagashima working for a triangle but Courtial defends it easily.
Courtial seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Godefroy Courtial dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Courtial scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nagashima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Courtial throws out the jab.
Nagashima's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Courtial connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nagashima scrambles back to his feet.
Courtial looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagashima is just out of range.
Courtial with a nice cross.
Nagashima looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Courtial misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Courtial.
Courtial misses with an attempted mid kick.
Courtial moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Courtial displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nagashima. #T1#
Nagashima blocks a jab.
Nagashima drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Courtial defends it well.
Nice defenses there by Nagashima.
Nice cross by Courtial.
Nagashima avoids the body shot from Courtial.
Courtial lands with a good body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Courtial. No joy for Nagashima on that attempt.
Courtial was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Godefroy Courtial has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaoru Nagashima.
Nagashima looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nagashima takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Courtial misses with a wild body shot.
Nagashima is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Courtial connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nagashima. Nagashima circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nagashima's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Courtial connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nagashima scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Courtial loads up on a big right hand but Nagashima slips the punch.
Nagashima is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Courtial smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Courtial connects with a solid leg kick.
Nagashima dives in and grabs Courtial's left leg, looking for a takedown. Courtial pushes down on Nagashima's head and hops out.
Courtial scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagashima shoots in for a takedown but Courtial shows good takedown defense.
Courtial looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Godefroy Courtial is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Courtial misses the jab.
Nagashima feints the counter takedown.
Courtial throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nagashima stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Courtial lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Courtial has managed to clinch.
Nagashima blocks an uppercut.
Courtial scores with a hook to the body.
Nagashima tries for a takedown. No joy. #T3#
Courtial lands a left hand.
Courtial lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Nagashima gets control of Courtial's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nagashima will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Nagashima being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Courtial avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Courtial is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Courtial continues to stall.#SUB2#
Nagashima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Courtial defends it easily.
Courtial sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Nagashima trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Courtial looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Nagashima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Courtial defends well.
Courtial engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nagashima striking off his back but it's not causing Courtial any problems.
Courtial controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nagashima throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Godefroy Courtial!
The defeated Kaoru Nagashima had this to say: 'I meditated on the mountain but my understanding was off, Akirono has left me this day, I will return stronger and aligned'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 129
Date: Mar 20, 2022

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Courtial misses the target.
Wright lands a nice shot to the body.
Godefroy Courtial seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Courtial throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Courtial shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wright takes one to the chin there.
Courtial punishes Wright 's body with a nice straight punch.
Courtial throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Courtial bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Courtial moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Courtial.
Wright misses the shot to the body.
Courtial misses the body punch
and Wright counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good leg kick by Courtial.
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!
Courtial scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice straight punches there by Wright . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wright .
Good standup being displayed there by Courtial as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Wright moves forwards but Courtial connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Courtial tries to work over Wright 's front leg with a kick but Wright checks it.
Wright follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#CL#
Courtial takes the fight into the clinch.
Courtial lands a shoulder strike.
Courtial lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wright misses with a punch on the inside.
Courtial lands a right hand.
Wright avoiding damage.
Wright working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wright doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Courtial doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wright has Courtial pressed against the cage.
Wright pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Wright 's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T2##BC#
Courtial escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Courtial throws a body shot but no joy.
Wright fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Courtial checks it well.
Courtial throws a combination that misses
and Courtial takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Courtial has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Deathsquad in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Courtial takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Courtial throws a lazy right hand but Wright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Courtial throws a lazy uppercut
and Courtial takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wright takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wright missing with a left hand there. Courtial was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wright has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Courtial is just out of range.
Wright takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wright takes one to the side of the head.
Wright lands a right hook to the body.
Courtial lands a nice hook to Wright 's body. Wright takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Courtial throws the left hand but Wright avoids the punch easily.
A low kick lands for Wright .
Courtial bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wright 's head backwards.
A swing and a miss from Courtial.
Wright takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Courtial instigates a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wright misses with a hook from the clinch.
Courtial misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wright tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Courtial's elbow.
Courtial misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wright prevents a body shot from Courtial.
Good body shot from Wright .
Courtial misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wright scores with a shot to the side of Courtial's head.
Wright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Wright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wright swings wildly with an uppercut but Courtial uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wright struggles to land a body shot inside as Courtial controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright digs a right hand into Courtial's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Courtial's gas tank.
Wright lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Courtial.
Wright misses with a hook to the ribs.
Courtial misses with a body punch.
Wright goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wright working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Courtial being controlled against the cage.
Courtial tries to throw a body punch but Wright avoids it by throwing Courtial back against the cage.
Wright blocks an uppercut.
Wright blocks a body shot from Courtial.
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 Godefroy Courtial will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Wright throws a series of punches but Courtial moves out of range.
A big right from Courtial misses.
Courtial misses with a low kick as Wright jumps back.
Courtial scores with a decent looking hook.
Wright stuns Courtial with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wright takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wright fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big right from Wright misses.
Wright 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.
Courtial swings for the body but Wright moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Courtial misses with a straight left.
Courtial throws a series of punches but Wright moves out of range.
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Courtial appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wright throws a looping overhand right but Courtial ducks down to avoid it.
Courtial scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Courtial moves away.
Courtial lands a nice hook to Wright 's body. Wright takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Courtial.
Courtial fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Wright misses.
Courtial throws an off balance right hand
and Wright counters with a nice body shot.
Wright listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Courtial moves into range and clinches up with Wright .
A shot in the inside from Courtial.
Courtial lands a nice uppercut.
Wright pushes Courtial back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wright swings wildly with an uppercut but Courtial uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright lands a left hand.
Wright blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright is looking to control Courtial's arms but Courtial gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wright has his back to the cage.
Courtial misses with the head strike. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Courtial.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Courtial.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wright .
Wright blocks a body shot from Courtial.
Godefroy Courtial has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Courtial tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wright lands a nice uppercut.
Wright blocking some punches.
Wright lands a hook that snaps the head of Courtial backwards.
Wright displaying some good clinch control by pressing Courtial up against the cage.
Courtial misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wright makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wright .
A short right hand to the side of the head by Courtial.
Wright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Courtial misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Courtial fails to land.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A hook to the body from Wright .
Courtial misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Wright on the inside.
Courtial tries a body shot but Wright blocks it.
Wright throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wright lands a nice uppercut.
Courtial misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wright swings wildly with an uppercut but Courtial uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright lands a body punch in the clinch.
Courtial prevents a body shot from Wright .
Wright doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Courtial swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Wright misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wright working aggressively here.
Courtial misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Wright scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wright misses with a punch on the inside.
Courtial prevents a body shot from Wright .
Courtial working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Wright .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Courtial.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright misses with some punches.
Courtial misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Courtial fails to land.
Wright lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wright goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Courtial.
Courtial tries to work over Wright 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wright lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cleon Wright will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Courtial connects with a body shot.
Courtial misses with a combination
and Wright counters with a thumping low kick.
Courtial misses the shot to the body.
Wright slips under a jab from Courtial.
Wright throws the left hand but Courtial avoids the punch easily.
A jab lands there for Courtial.
Wright throws a hook but Courtial avoids it easily.
Courtial throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Courtial takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Courtial jabs Wright to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Courtial misses with a right hand
and Wright cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Godefroy Courtial is winning the standup battle so far.
Wright missing with a left hand there. Courtial was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wright misses with a head kick.
Wright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Courtial.#T1#
Wright moves out of range of the strikes.
Courtial throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wright on the side of the head.
Courtial takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Courtial. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Wright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Courtial throws a jab but it's blocked by Wright .
Wright misses with an uppercut.
Courtial lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Courtial misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wright counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fighters circling - Wright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donk. Wright catches Courtial right on the button with a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Courtial looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wright takes a kick to the side of the head.#T2#
Courtial lands with an uppercut that bounces Wright off the cage and back into range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Courtial listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Courtial throws a hook but Wright avoids it easily.
Wright appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Courtial just misses with a punch to the body.
Wright throws a hook but Courtial blocks it.
Courtial stuns Wright with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Courtial misses with a hook. Wright ducked under it nicely.
Wright lands a jab to the head.
Wright throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Courtial misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Courtial was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright .
Courtial tries to clinch up but Wright circles away and keeps his distance.
Wright staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Courtial.#T3#
Wright lands a nice shot that snaps Courtial's head back.
Courtial rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wright moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wright tries to counter by closing the distance.
Courtial thumps Wright with a low kick.
Wright tries to clinch up.
Courtial is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wright feints and then cracks Courtial's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Courtial down.
Courtial misses with a two punch combination.
Courtial throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wright checks a leg kick nicely.
Courtial lands a jab to Wright 's midsection.
Courtial looks to throw the jab but Wright is out of range.
A jab from Courtial does it's job there.
Wright loads up on a big right hand but Courtial slips the punch.
Courtial misses with a body shot.
Courtial throws a hook but Wright blocks it.
Wright looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T4#
Wright connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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!
Wright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Courtial misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright .
Wright swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Courtial is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A low kick from Courtial misses
and Wright counters with a two punch combo.
Courtial misses with a hook
enabling Wright to counter with a crisp jab.
Courtial tries to clinch
and Wright counters with a nice low kick that buckles Courtial's knee momentarily.
Courtial fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Courtial.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Courtial manages to avoid it.
Courtial cracks Wright with a right hand to the side of the head.
Courtial takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
Courtial was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

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

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 119
Date: Feb 13, 2022

#R1#
Skywalker throws a body punch but Courtial moves out of range. #TD2#
Courtial gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Courtial pulls Skywalker in to control the position.
Courtial has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Skywalker throwing strikes but missing.
Skywalker trying to control but Courtial is working from the bottom.
Skywalker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Courtial lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skywalker controls Courtial momentarily but Courtial frees himself.
Courtial is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Courtial won't allow Skywalker to sweep him here.
Skywalker trying to control the position.
Courtial not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Courtial trying to control but Skywalker is working from the bottom.
Courtial has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Courtial showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Skywalker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Courtial is one step ahead there.
Courtial is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Courtial has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Skywalker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Courtial trying to control but Skywalker is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Skywalker moves in looking to clinch but Courtial pushes him off.
Skywalker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Courtial manages to avoid it.
Courtial dips to his left and cracks Skywalker with an uppercut!
Courtial throws a body shot but no joy.
Skywalker throws a leg kick but Courtial moved away.
Courtial lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Courtial needs to keep his hands up - Skywalker had a free shot at his head there.
Nice jab there from Skywalker.
Skywalker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Courtial throws a body punch but Skywalker moves out of range.
Courtial displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skywalker throws out the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Skywalker as he connects with a hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Skywalker.
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Skywalker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Skywalker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Courtial's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Courtial keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Skywalker wants to free his trapped foot but Courtial is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Courtial wants to improve his position but Skywalker is controlling well.
Courtial moves into full guard.
Courtial seems keen to control Skywalker's posture.#T4#
Courtial is trying to control the position but Skywalker postures up.
Skywalker trying to control but Courtial is working from the bottom.
Courtial working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Skywalker.
Skywalker stays in close to Courtial's body and controls the position.
Skywalker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Skywalker connects with a couple of short punches.
Courtial is trying to control the position from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Skywalker working his ground and pound in the gym.
Courtial preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skywalker lands a couple of elbows.
Skywalker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Courtial pulls Skywalker in close to prevent any damage.
Skywalker trying to control but Courtial is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Skywalker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Skywalker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Courtial.
Skywalker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skywalker misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Courtial to counter with a crisp jab.
Skywalker swings widly with a right hand
and Courtial counters with a head kick. #CL#
Courtial rushes Skywalker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Skywalker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Courtial is defending well.
Courtial tries to throw a body punch but Skywalker avoids it by throwing Courtial back against the cage.
Skywalker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Courtial keeps control of Skywalker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Skywalker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skywalker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Courtial's elbow.
Courtial throws a punch but it's blocked by Skywalker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Courtial scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skywalker blocks a body shot from Courtial.
A right hook to the body lands for Courtial.
A hook to the body from Courtial. #BC#
Courtial breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skywalker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Skywalker darts in looking for a takedown but Courtial gets double underhooks and turns Skywalker into the cage.
Courtial takes one to the side of the head.
Courtial throws a sloppy head kick and Skywalker moves out of range easily.
Courtial lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Courtial looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Courtial lands a lovely overhand right.
A head kick misses from Courtial.
Skywalker tries to close the distance and clinch but Courtial swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Courtial's corner calls for a 1-2. Courtial obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Courtial tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Skywalker is able to avoid easily.
Courtial misses with an uppercut. Skywalker saw that one coming.
Skywalker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Courtial backs up against the cage.
Courtial lands a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skywalker lands a slapping body shot.
Some wild striking there from Skywalker.
Skywalker blocks a jab.
Courtial lands a nice shot that snaps Skywalker's head back. #T2#
Courtial throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skywalker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Skywalker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Courtial.
Courtial was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Skywalker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Courtial.
Courtial tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skywalker was well out of range. Poor timing from Courtial.
Skywalker ducks under a wild hook from Courtial.
Courtial misses with a body shot.
Courtial fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Courtial fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Skywalker on the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Courtial. No joy for Skywalker on that attempt.
Godefroy Courtial has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Skywalker.
A nice combination there by Courtial.
Skywalker tries to close the distance and clinch but Courtial swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Skywalker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Courtial lands with a hook. Skywalker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Courtial jabs Skywalker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Skywalker moves out of range as Courtial strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Courtial on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Courtial scores with a crisp jab that stopped Skywalker in his tracks.
Courtial throws a low kick, looking for Skywalker's leg but Skywalker calmly moves out of range. #T3#
Courtial swings for the body but Skywalker moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Courtial 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 Skywalker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Skywalker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skywalker. Courtial does a little dance to reset his feet.
Courtial uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skywalker.
Courtial was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Skywalker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Godefroy Courtial is winning the standup battle so far.
Skywalker tries to land a leg kick but Courtial saw it coming and moves away.
Courtial slips under a jab from Skywalker.
A solid leg kick lands there for Courtial.
Courtial scores with a hook to the body. Skywalker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Courtial throws a body shot but no joy.
Skywalker digs a good hook to Courtial's body.
Skywalker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Courtial.
Skywalker digs a good body shot into Courtial's ribs.#CL2#
Skywalker clinches up against the cage.
Skywalker tries to score a body lock takedown but Courtial shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Courtial breaks the clinch. #T4#
Courtial takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skywalker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Courtial.
Skywalker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Courtial tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skywalker thuds a left hand into Courtial's body.
Courtial connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD2#
Skywalker looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Courtial trying to control but Skywalker postures up.
Courtial is positioning himself well to prevent Skywalker advancing to mount.
Skywalker trying to pass the guard but Courtial defending well.
Courtial is looking to control Skywalker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Courtial avoid being mounted?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skywalker is nestled in close to Courtial, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are battling for position here. Courtial manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Courtial lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Skywalker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Courtial is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Godefroy Courtial dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Skywalker checks a leg kick nicely.
Skywalker avoids the body shot from Courtial.
Skywalker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Skywalker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A clash of legs there as Skywalker blocks the low kick.
Skywalker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Courtial.
Courtial throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skywalker.
Courtial blocks a leg kick.
Courtial takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Courtial lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Skywalker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Skywalker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Courtial.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skywalker scores with a body shot.
Courtial digs a good body shot into Skywalker's ribs.
Skywalker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Courtial.
Skywalker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skywalker tries to clinch but Courtial is having none of it.
Skywalker tries to move into range but Courtial moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Skywalker throws a body punch but Courtial moves out of range.
Courtial cracks Skywalker with a good jab.
Skywalker misses with a body shot. #CL#
Courtial clinches up against the cage.
Courtial misses with the head strike.
Skywalker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Courtial working aggressively here.
Skywalker can't find room to land a body shot as Courtial controls the action.
Nice body punch from Skywalker.
Courtial working hard to break the clinch.
Skywalker has a couple of punches blocked by Courtial.
Skywalker digs a right hand underneath Courtial's ribcage. Courtial let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Skywalker is trying to drag Courtial to the mat but Courtial just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Courtial tries to throw a body punch but Skywalker avoids it by throwing Courtial back against the cage.
Skywalker throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Courtial doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skywalker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Courtial tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skywalker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Courtial gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Courtial throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skywalkers head.
Courtial tries to throw a body punch but Skywalker avoids it by throwing Courtial back against the cage.
Courtial lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skywalker backwards.
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!
Courtial throws a head punch that misses.
Courtial lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Skywalker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A swing and a miss from Skywalker.
Skywalker cracks a nice hook into Courtial's ribs.
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Courtial misses the shot to the body.
Godefroy Courtial is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Courtial checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Skywalker just misses with a punch to the body.
Courtial misses with a two punch combination.
Courtial jabs Skywalker to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Skywalker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Courtial.
Skywalker just misses with a punch to the body.
Skywalker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skywalker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Courtial.
Courtial looks to score with a jab to the body but Skywalker is just out of range.
Skywalker wants to clinch.
Courtial throws a big shot that misses.
Courtial avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Courtial is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Courtial throws a jab when Skywalker was well out of range.
Courtial fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Skywalker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Skywalker misses the jab.
A shot to the liver by Skywalker. Beautiful body shot.
Courtial showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skywalker.
Skywalker swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Courtial digs a good hook to Skywalker's body.
Courtial tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skywalker was well out of range. Poor timing from Courtial.
Skywalker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Courtial misses with a series of wild punches.
Courtial checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Skywalker dives in and grabs Courtial's left leg, looking for a takedown. Courtial pushes down on Skywalker's head and hops out.
Godefroy Courtial has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Skywalker.
Courtial throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Courtial.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Courtial takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Courtial turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Courtial. Skywalker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Courtial getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Skywalker looks to score with a jab to the body but Courtial is just out of range.
Skywalker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Courtial misses with a wild body shot.
Courtial misses with an uppercut. Skywalker saw that one coming.
Skywalker misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Courtial wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Godefroy Courtial!
Luke Skywalker spoke after the fight, saying 'I am saddened by this defeat, but I learned a lot from the wise Master Yoda. The greatest teacher, failure is. May the force be with you!'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 110
Date: Jan 14, 2022

#R1#
Casey connects with a crisp jab.
Casey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Courtial, as that shot connected.
Courtial defending well as Casey loads up on a big left hand.
Courtial has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Courtial scores with a decent looking hook.
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Courtial cracks a nice hook into Casey's ribs.
Courtial connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
An inside leg kick from Courtial misses.
Casey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Courtial will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Courtial looks to score with a jab to the body but Casey is just out of range.
Courtial scores with a sloppy right hand. Casey should have avoided that one.
Casey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Casey slips under a jab.
Casey misses with a body shot.
Courtial pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Casey misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Courtial misses with a straight right.
Casey scores with a shot to the body.
Casey connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Courtial's hands.
A big left from Casey misses.
Casey slips a jab and a cross from Courtial.
Casey takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Courtial with a hook.
Casey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Courtial takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Godefroy Courtial has been cut.
Courtial misses with a hook.
Courtial works Casey's body with a nice hook.
Courtial throws a body shot but no joy.
Courtial ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Casey misses with a hook. Courtial ducked under it nicely.
Casey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Casey throws a solid leg kick but Courtial takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Casey.#T2#
Casey cracks Courtial with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Casey scores with a nice right hand.
Casey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Courtial.
Godefroy Courtial is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Courtial uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Casey.
Casey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A punch combination from Courtial misses.
Courtial showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Casey.
Courtial is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Casey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Casey slips a straight right by Courtial.
Courtial throws a hook but Casey avoids it easily.
Courtial scores with a sloppy right hand. Casey should have avoided that one.
Courtial lands with a thumping leg kick.
Casey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A good leg kick by Courtial.
Casey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Casey misses the shot to the body.
Courtial is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Casey.
Casey appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Courtial scores with a jab to the body.
Courtial just misses with a punch to the body.
Casey is looking for the big counter here.
Casey staying out of range there.
Courtial takes a swing at Casey's ribcage but misses.
Casey lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Casey avoids the head kick by Courtial. #CL#
Courtial clinches.
Courtial lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Casey. #BC#
Courtial's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab lands there for Casey.
Courtial needs to keep his hands up - Casey had a free shot at his head there.
Courtial tries to clinch up but Casey circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Courtial just misses with a punch to the body.
Courtial misses with a wild body shot.
Godefroy Courtial seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Casey takes a swing at Courtial's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Courtial on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Casey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Casey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Courtial throws a head kick but Casey moves out of range.
Casey punishes Courtial's body with a nice straight punch.
Courtial throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Casey goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Courtial throws a right hand that misses
and Casey counters with a stiff right hand.
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Casey moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Casey lands an overhand right.
Courtial misses with a double jab
and Casey counters with a nice body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Courtial, as that shot connected.
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 Godefroy Courtial will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Godefroy Courtial's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Casey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Courtial.
Courtial lands a slapping body shot.
Casey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Courtial.
Courtial fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Casey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Casey tries a head kick but it misses.
Godefroy Courtial is winning the standup battle so far.
Casey ducks under a wild hook from Courtial.
A nice side step and Casey releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Casey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Courtial tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Casey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Courtial throws the left hand but Casey avoids the punch easily.
Casey checks a low kick from Courtial.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Courtial connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Courtial is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Casey.
Courtial tries a low kick but Casey avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Casey.
Casey drops his hands momentarily and Courtial takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Casey checks a leg kick nicely.
Casey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Casey misses with a head kick.
It looked like Courtial wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Casey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Courtial.
Casey throws a jab when Courtial was well out of range.
Courtial misses with a low kick.
Courtial fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Casey.
Casey misses the jab.
Courtial misses with a leg kick.
Courtial swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Casey lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Courtial staying out of range there.
Casey tries to work over Courtial's front leg with a kick but Courtial checks it.
Courtial lands a jab to Casey's midsection.
Courtial finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Courtial throws a head kick but Casey moves out of range.
Courtial slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Courtial throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Casey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Casey moves out of range of the strikes.
Casey takes one to the chin there.
Courtial feints and then cracks Casey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Casey down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Casey just misses with a punch to the body.
Courtial was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Casey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Casey is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Courtial misses the target.
Casey lands with a cross.
Casey with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Courtial to score with a decent uppercut.
Courtial dodges the punch combination from Casey.
Casey lands with a kick to the ribs.
Courtial misses with a low kick.
Courtial defending well as Casey loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Courtial lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Casey at a distance.
Courtial scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Courtial moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Courtial is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Casey can do to turn this around?
Courtial throws a shot from downtown. Casey moves away and avoids it.
Courtial misses with an uppercut. Casey saw that one coming.
Courtial swings for the body but Casey moves out of range.
Casey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Courtial tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Courtial does no damage.
Courtial tries to close the distance and clinch up but Casey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Courtial scores with a body shot.
Casey lands a slapping body shot.
Courtial takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Courtial avoids the head kick by Casey.
Courtial tries to clinch there but Casey circles away.
It seemed like Casey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Casey looks to land a left hand but Courtial moved out of range nicely.
Courtial throwing a counter right hand but Casey manages to avoid it.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Courtial blocks a jab.
Courtial misses with a body punch
and Casey counters with a one-two to the body.
Casey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Casey misses the shot to the body.
Courtial throws a quick inside leg kick.
Courtial throws the left hand but Casey avoids the punch easily.
Courtial throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Casey fails to land with a series of punches.
Casey misses with a head kick.
Casey avoids the body shot from Courtial.
Casey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Courtial misses its target.
Courtial scoring well with a low kick there.
Casey takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Courtial lands a nice leg kick that just misses Casey's sensitive parts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Godefroy Courtial dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Godefroy Courtial's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Courtial tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Casey was well out of range. Poor timing from Courtial.
Casey avoids the body shot from Courtial.
Courtial tries to land a leg kick but Casey saw it coming and moves away.
Courtial takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Casey checks a leg kick.
Courtial changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Casey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Casey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slow jab from Courtial misses its intended target.
Casey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Courtial avoids the head kick by Casey.
Casey defending well as Courtial loads up on a big left hand.
Courtial throws a shot from downtown. Casey moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Courtial jabs Casey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Casey throws a jab when Courtial was well out of range.
Courtial fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Casey manages to avoid it.
Casey counters with a body kick.
Casey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Courtial connects with a nice looking jab.
Courtial blocks a head kick by Casey.
Casey checks a low kick from Courtial.
Casey lands with a kick to the ribs.
Courtial dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Casey throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Courtial tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Casey was well out of range. Poor timing from Courtial.
Courtial misses with a wild body shot.
Courtial lands with a nice body punch.
Casey throws a body punch but Courtial moves out of range.
Casey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Courtial gets a clinch.
Courtial is pressed up against the cage. Casey has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Courtial down to the mat. Courtial avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Casey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Casey with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Courtial to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Courtial takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Courtial scores with a crisp jab that stopped Casey in his tracks.
Casey uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Casey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Courtial was well out of range. Poor timing from Casey.
Courtial swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Courtial darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Courtial fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Courtial looks to score with a jab to the body but Casey is just out of range.
Casey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Casey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Courtial just misses with a punch to the body.
Casey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Courtial tries to clinch there but Casey circles away.
Courtial steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Casey.
Courtial throws a chopping leg kick but Casey manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Casey appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Godefroy Courtial is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Casey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Courtial.
Casey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Courtial swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Casey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Courtial.
Courtial throws out a loose jab but Casey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Casey appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Courtial lands a jab to Casey's midsection.
Courtial displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Casey throws out the jab.
Courtial appears to be looking for a big counter.
Casey fails with a takedown attempt.
Yellow Belt Casey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Casey staying out of range there.
Courtial misses the jab.
Casey misses with the combination.
Casey throws an overhand right that lands on Courtial's shoulder, as Courtial tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Courtial was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Casey.
Courtial digs a good hook to Casey's body. #T4#
Courtial's corner calls for a 1-2. Courtial obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Casey missing with a left hand there. Courtial was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Casey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Casey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Courtial. Casey does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick by Casey misses
and Courtial counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Courtial fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Casey, pushing him back against the cage.
Casey blocking some punches.
Courtial throws a head punch that misses.
Courtial on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Godefroy Courtial showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Courtial 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Godefroy Courtial!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 102
Date: Dec 15, 2021

#R1#
Nagashima takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nagashima has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Courtial explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#TD2#
Nagashima throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Courtial was covering up waiting for the punch and Nagashima finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Courtial working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nagashima.
Nagashima loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nagashima is in close to Courtial's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nagashima throws a big right hand that misses.
Courtial knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nagashima on the ground.#SUB2#
Nagashima is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Courtial trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Courtial has Nagashima pulled in close to control his posture.
Courtial wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Nagashima drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nagashima jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nagashima works over Courtial with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Nagashima is in close to Courtial's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nagashima lands a couple of digs.
Nagashima preventing the sweep.
Nagashima postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nagashima throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Courtial works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nagashima connects with a couple of short punches.
Nagashima lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nagashima is working Courtial over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nagashima has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Courtial not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Courtial is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nagashima is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagashima throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nagashima's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Courtial has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nagashima loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Courtial wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nagashima postures up in Courtial's guard and throws a big left but Courtial blocks it.
Courtial preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nagashima cracks Courtial with a solid left hand.
Nagashima connects with a couple of short punches.
Courtial utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Courtial is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Courtial tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Courtial is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagashima preventing the sweep.
Nagashima throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Courtial managing to control the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Courtial looking to control.
Courtial managing to control the position.
Nagashima distracts Courtial with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagashima scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nagashima throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Courtial looking to control.
Nagashima throwing strikes from guard but Courtial blocks nicely.
Courtial keeping full guard, as Nagashima tries to pass.
Courtial wants to sweep here but Nagashima controlling him for the moment. #T3##SUB2#
Nagashima is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Courtial is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nagashima working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Nagashima thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nagashima scoring with punches to the head and body.
Courtial looking for a sweep. Not yet Courtial, not yet.
Nagashima with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nagashima postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nagashima throws a big right hand that misses.
Courtial is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nagashima throws a big elbow that misses.
Courtial wants to sweep but no luck.
Courtial is working hard here to advance position.
Nagashima throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Nagashima distracts Courtial with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nagashima lands a couple of digs.
Courtial looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Courtial working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nagashima.
Nagashima missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Nagashima is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Courtial has his hands on Nagashima's head, controlling the position.
Nagashima distracts Courtial with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nagashima chips away with some ground and pound.
Nagashima being controlled here momentarily.
Nagashima working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Courtial's head.
Nagashima throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaoru Nagashima dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Courtial swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nagashima drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Courtial defends it well.
Nagashima blocks a head kick by Courtial.
Nagashima feints the counter takedown.
Courtial ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nagashima shoots in for a double leg but Courtial sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nagashima dives in and grabs Courtial's left leg, looking for a takedown. Courtial pushes down on Nagashima's head and hops out.
Nagashima looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Courtial throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Courtial looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nagashima takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nagashima is defended easily by Courtial.
Godefroy Courtial has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaoru Nagashima.#T1#
Courtial moves into range and connects with a jab.
Courtial throws a right hand that Nagashima ducks under and follows up with a left that Nagashima also avoids with ease.
Courtial moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nagashima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Courtial throws a sloppy head kick and Nagashima moves out of range easily.
Nagashima shoots for a takedown but Courtial saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A head kick misses from Courtial.
Nagashima feints the counter takedown.
Courtial pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nagashima steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Courtial.#T2#
Courtial lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Courtial throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Nagashima counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagashima winds up and cracks Courtial with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Courtial is doing well to control the position and prevent Nagashima from advancing to side control.
Courtial on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nagashima is nestled in close to Courtial, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Courtial tries to roll over but Nagashima keeps him under control.
Courtial is concentrating on defense, preventing Nagashima from advancing position.
Courtial slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nagashima cracks Courtial with a solid left hand.
Nagashima is working Courtial over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Courtial tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nagashima works over Courtial with some ground and pound from guard.
Nagashima throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kaoru Nagashima has got the better of the ground game so far.
Courtial pulls Nagashima in close to his closed guard and prevents Nagashima from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Courtial continues to stall.
Courtial's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nagashima accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nagashima lands a couple of digs.
Nagashima pushes down on Courtial's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nagashima drops an elbow to the side of Courtial's head.
Courtial is trying to maintain the position but Nagashima is very close to passing his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nagashima connects with a nice short shot to Courtial's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nagashima lands a nice short elbow.#ROC2#Courtial is rocked!
Nagashima drops an elbow to the side of Courtial's head.
Oh Courtial is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nagashima is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Courtial is hurt! He's hurt bad - Nagashima fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Courtial from any more punishment! Congratulations to Nagashima! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaoru Nagashima!
Kaoru Nagashima looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Going into this fight I knew I could not let Donkey Dan down, his elusive Donkey Kick is the one tool missing from my arsenal, Donkey Dan! TEACH ME YOUR WAYS!'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 95
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1#
Courtial throws a nice inside leg kick.
Courtial lands a head kick!
Courtial connects with a leg kick.
Courtial throws a head kick that misses
and Dismantle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Courtial lands a right hook to the body.
Dismantle takes one to the chin there.
Dismantle drops his hands momentarily and Courtial takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dismantle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Courtial. Courtial obviously looking to wear him down.
Dismantle drops his hands momentarily and Courtial takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dismantle blocks a head kick by Courtial. #T1#
Dismantle moves out of range of the body kick.
Dismantle throws out a counter right but Courtial avoids it with no problem.
Courtial swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Dismantle releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
No joy there for Courtial, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dismantle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Courtial throws a body shot but no joy.
Dismantle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dismantle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Courtial lands a nice shot to the body.
Courtial delivers a nice body kick.
Courtial tries a head kick but it misses.
Dismantle appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Dismantle ducks under a wild hook from Courtial.
Dismantle doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dismantle ducks under a wild hook from Courtial.
It seemed like Dismantle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Courtial cracks Dismantle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Courtial lands a lovely overhand right.
Courtial tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dismantle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Courtial with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Courtial darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
A head kick misses from Courtial.
Dismantle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Courtial misses with a leg kick.
Courtial throws an off balance right hand
and Dismantle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dismantle moves out of range of the body kick.
Courtial throws a head kick that half lands.
Courtial tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Courtial thuds a left hand into Dismantle's body.
Courtial throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dismantle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Courtial throws a sloppy head kick and Dismantle moves out of range easily.
Dismantle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Courtial connects with a crisp jab.
Courtial throws a sloppy head kick and Dismantle moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Courtial misses
and Courtial takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Courtial throws a head kick that half lands.
Courtial tests Dismantle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Courtial walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dismantle checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A nice side step and Dismantle releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A low kick from Courtial is predictable there
and Dismantle counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Godefroy Courtial has been cut.
Courtial lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Godefroy Courtial dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Godefroy Courtial's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Courtial misses.
Courtial misses with a hook
and Dismantle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Courtial cracks Dismantle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Dismantle might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Courtial has got the better of the exchanges.
A head kick by Courtial misses
and Dismantle counters with a nice uppercut.
Courtial fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dismantle throws a big counter head kick but Courtial avoids it with no problem.
Godefroy Courtial seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dismantle checks the leg kick.
Dismantle is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Courtial with a body shot.
Dismantle takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Courtial ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Courtial swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dismantle throws out a counter right but Courtial avoids it with no problem.
Courtial throws an off balance right hand
and Dismantle counters with a nice uppercut.
Courtial misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dismantle! But no joy.
Courtial throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dismantle counters with a straight right hand.
Dismantle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Courtial.
Dismantle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Courtial misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dismantle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Courtial is rocked!
Courtial scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oh Courtial is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Courtial misses with a straight left.
Courtial with the inside leg kick.
Courtial tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dismantle! But no joy.
Courtial tries to land a body kick
and Dismantle counters with a big left hand that crumples Courtial! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mickey Dismantle!
Mickey Dismantle decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 89
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1#
Courtial takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Craven misses with a lunging right hand
and Courtial counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Courtial jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Craven fails with a takedown attempt.
Craven uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Courtial has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Courtial slips a jab from Craven.
Craven throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Craven closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Craven lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Courtial at a distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Craven 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.
Courtial swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Craven scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Craven misses.
Destin Craven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Courtial throws a big shot that misses.
Craven feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Craven scores with a hook to the body. Courtial takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Craven throws a lazy right hand but Courtial sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Craven scores with a hook to the body. Courtial takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Courtial throws a hook but Craven blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Courtial. Those never looked like landing.
Craven tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Craven blocks a head kick by Courtial.
Craven throws a hook but Courtial avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Courtial. Beautiful body shot.
Courtial throws a head kick but Craven moves out of range.
Craven swings for the body but Courtial moves out of range.
Craven scores with a head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Godefroy Courtial has been cut.
Craven throws a head kick but Courtial moves out of range.
Craven throws a head kick but Courtial moves out of range.
Courtial digs a good hook to Craven's body. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Craven misses with the combination.
Craven misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Craven. Courtial does a little dance to reset his feet.
Craven lands a high kick!
Craven takes a swing at Courtial's ribcage but misses.
Courtial misses with a double jab.
Courtial connects with a solid leg kick.
Craven throws a body punch but Courtial moves out of range.
Craven misses with a looping right.
Craven avoids the head kick by Courtial.
Courtial looks to land a right hand but Craven moved out of range.
Craven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Courtial throwing a counter right hand but Craven manages to avoid it.
Courtial takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
Courtial keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Craven fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Courtial manages to avoid it.
Craven lands a head shot.
Craven tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Courtial.
Craven with the counter takedown but Courtial avoids it easily.
Courtial with the inside leg kick.
Craven is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Courtial.
Courtial just misses with a punch to the body.
Courtial cracks Craven with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Craven lands with a good body shot.
Craven misses with a lunging right hand
and Courtial connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Craven throws a hook but Courtial blocks it.
Craven lands with a shot to the body.
Craven throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Godefroy Courtial is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Craven moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice cross by Craven.
Courtial lands a nice shot that snaps Craven's head back.
A good leg kick by Courtial.
Craven just misses with a punch to the body.
Courtial keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Courtial tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Courtial tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Craven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Craven connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Courtial momentarily.
Courtial bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Craven's head backwards.
Courtial throws a series of strikes that have Craven backpedaling. #ROC#Craven is rocked!
Craven lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Craven is still on wobbly legs! Can Courtial finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Craven fails with the takedown
and Courtial makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Courtial - that will leave a mark!
Craven seems to have recovered his senses.
Courtial looks to score with a jab to the body but Craven is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Destin Craven will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Godefroy Courtial's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Courtial avoids the head kick by Craven.
A telegraphed right hand from Craven misses the target.
Courtial is looking for a counter combo.
Courtial digs a good body shot into Craven's ribs.
Craven slips under a jab from Courtial.
Courtial pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Craven on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Courtial with a jab.
Courtial lands with a hook. Craven tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Courtial ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Courtial's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Craven connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Courtial scrambles back to his feet.
Courtial throws a body punch but Craven moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craven throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Courtial sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Craven throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Courtial stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Craven throws a body punch but Courtial moves out of range.
Courtial swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Craven moves away.
Craven changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
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!
Craven pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Courtial connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Craven drops his hands momentarily and Courtial takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Craven throws a head kick that misses.
Craven avoids a punch combination nicely.
Craven takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Courtial throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Danga de danga de dang - Craven scores with a four punch combination!
Courtial avoids the head kick by Craven.
Destin Craven seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Craven throws a jab when Courtial was well out of range.
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Craven throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Courtial throws a right hand that misses
and Craven counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Craven with a lazy takedown attempt
and Courtial counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Courtial connects with a body shot.
Courtial avoids the body shot from Craven.
Courtial fires out a quick counter leg kick but Craven just manages to avoid it.
Courtial loads up on a big right hand but Craven slips the punch.
Courtial slips under a jab.
Courtial showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Craven.
Courtial pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Courtial lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Craven circles away quickly and effectively.
Courtial throws a head kick but Craven moves out of range.
Courtial connects with a high kick.
Good shot there by Craven.
Courtial gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Craven lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A nice leg kick from Courtial, right into the meat of the thigh.
Craven misses with a body shot.
Courtial half committed to a counter leg kick.
Craven throws a body punch but Courtial moves out of range.
Courtial lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Craven circles away quickly and effectively.
Craven defending well as Courtial loads up on a big left hand.
Craven takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Courtial lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Craven at a distance.
Courtial misses with a body shot.
Courtial misses with a two punch combination.
Craven thows a body kick. Courtial tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Craven scores with a jab to the body.
Courtial lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Craven jabs Courtial to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Courtial fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Craven manages to avoid it.
Courtial keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Craven missing with a left hand there. Courtial was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Craven lands a lovely overhand right.
Craven fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Courtial manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Craven. Courtial does a little dance to reset his feet.
Courtial wants to slow Craven down by chopping away at his legs.
Courtial misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Craven counters with a takedown into side control.
Courtial tries to bench press Craven off him but Craven keeps the position.
Courtial prevents Craven from moving into mount.
Courtial struggling a bit here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Craven wants to lay and pray for a moment but Courtial keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Destin Craven will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Godefroy Courtial's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Courtial walks into a stiff left hand from Craven.
Nice uppercut there from Courtial.
Courtial displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Craven misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Courtial swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Courtial connects with a body shot that sends Craven's belly button to the back.
Craven misses with a takedown attempt - Courtial sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Craven moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Courtial lands a nice shot that snaps Craven's head back.
Courtial stuffs the takedown attempt from Craven. Craven gets slowly back to his feet.
Craven is trying hard to land a takedown here. Courtial sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Godefroy Courtial has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Destin Craven.
Nice cross by Courtial.#T1#
Courtial throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Craven throws a body shot but no joy.
Courtial throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Craven throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Courtial.
Courtial throws a body shot but no joy.
Courtial misses with a left hand
enabling Craven to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Courtial.
Craven throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Craven takes a swing at Courtial's ribcage but misses.
A left and a right from Courtial both land. Nice combination.
Craven's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Courtial feints and then cracks Craven's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Craven down.
Craven connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Courtial throws a sloppy body shot
and Craven counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Destin Craven is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
Courtial ducks under a wild hook from Craven.
Craven throws a lazy right hand but Courtial sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Craven pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Craven dodges the punch combination from Courtial.
Craven changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Courtial circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Craven drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Courtial follows Craven to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Godefroy Courtial!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 83
Date: Sep 08, 2021

#R1#
Courtial throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rand stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rand is defended easily by Courtial.
Courtial throws a series of punches but Rand moves out of range.
Rand misses with a few strikes there.
Danny Rand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rand shoots in for a takedown but Courtial shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rand throws a right hand that Courtial ducks under and follows up with a left that Courtial also avoids with ease.
Courtial looks to land a body kick but Rand moved away.
Courtial digs a good body shot into Rand's ribs.
Rand tries to clinch but Courtial moves out of range.
Rand throws a combination that misses
and Courtial counters with a low kick, right behind Rand 's knee.
Courtial throws a push kick but Rand slaps the foot to one side.
A low kick from Rand misses
and Courtial counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Courtial throws a head kick that Rand semi-blocks. #CUT#It looks like Danny Rand has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Courtial scores with a sloppy right hand. Rand should have avoided that one. #ROC#Rand is rocked!
Rand throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rand is still on wobbly legs! Can Courtial finish him?
Courtial throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Rand tries to close the distance and clinch but Courtial swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Courtial keeps the fight on the outside.
Rand misses with a wild body shot.
Rand seems to have recovered his senses.
Rand closes this distance looking for a takedown but Courtial circles away.
Courtial has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Godefroy Courtial has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Rand.
Rand wants to clinch.
Rand tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Courtial manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rand throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Courtial throws a sloppy head kick and Rand moves out of range easily.
Courtial dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rand is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Courtial throws a counter high kick but Rand was just alert enough to avoid it.
Rand misses with a kick to the body.
Courtial dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rand. That did some damage!
Courtial lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rand circles away quickly and effectively.
Courtial darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Rand throws a leg kick
and Courtial cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rand fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Whack! Courtial lands a heavy head kick that drops Rand. The ref tackles Courtial to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Rand was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Godefroy Courtial!
The defeated Danny Rand had this to say: 'It is what it is, ill be back. '.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 78
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Aldo throws a sloppy head kick and Courtial moves out of range easily.
Courtial throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aldo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Courtial misses with a looping right.
Good work by Courtial as he checks the leg kick.
Aldo lands with a cross. #CUT2#It looks like Godefroy Courtial has been cut.
Courtial with a hook.
Aldo clobbers Courtial with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aldo moves away.
Courtial tries a head kick but it misses.
Courtial lands with a hook. Aldo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aldo misses with a hook. Courtial ducked under it nicely.
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aldo moves away.
Aldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Courtial keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aldo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Courtial avoids the head kick by Aldo.
Aldo throws a lazy head kick
and Courtial cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch but Courtial swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Courtial connects with a body shot.
Aldo blocks a leg kick.
Aldo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Courtial on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Courtial fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aldo.#CL2#
Aldo has closed the distance and engaged Courtial in a clinch.
Courtial blocks a body shot from Aldo.
Aldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Courtial blocking some punches.
Aldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Courtial tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aldo lands a left hand.
Aldo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Courtial gets through Aldo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Courtial escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Courtial slips a jab from Aldo.
Courtial lands with a kick to the temple. Aldo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aldo avoids the head kick by Courtial. #T2#
Aldo is looking to clinch.
Aldo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Courtial swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aldo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Courtial checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Courtial avoids the head kick by Aldo.
Courtial avoids the head kick by Aldo.
Aldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Courtial.
Courtial blocks a low kick nicely.
A combination from Courtial does no damage.
Aldo throws out a counter right but Courtial avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Aldo gets a clinch.
Aldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Courtial lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aldo backwards.
Courtial swings wildly with an uppercut but Aldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Courtial scores with a shot to the side of Aldo's head. #ROC#Aldo is rocked!
Courtial lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aldo is still on wobbly legs! Can Courtial finish him?
Courtial dips a shoulder and cracks Aldo with a mighty uppercut! Aldo falls back against the cage and Courtial unloads with a barrage of strikes! Aldo is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Courtial screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Godefroy Courtial!
The defeated Conor Aldo had this to say: 'I stormed in and put it all on the line. I took a shot and missed. I will never apologize for taking a shot. Shit happens.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 69
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Courtial. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Courtial.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Plugger 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.
Courtial keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Plugger.
Plugger fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Courtial was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Courtial looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Courtial connects with the punch.
Courtial scores with a nice strike.
Courtial throws a sloppy head kick and Plugger moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Plugger shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Plugger showed some decent athleticism there.
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.
Plugger is trying to control. Courtial wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Courtial is trying is best to control the position here. #T1#
Plugger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Courtial is concentrating on defense, preventing Plugger from advancing position.
Courtial trying to control from the bottom.
Plugger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Courtial desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Plugger tries to pass to full mount but Courtial defends it.
Plugger passes the guard and advances to mount!
Courtial on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Courtial tries to get out of the position.
Courtial is desperately trying to improve his position but Plugger has a good base and remains in mount.
Courtial is working hard here to advance position.
Plugger trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Courtial is working to get back to half guard.
Courtial wants to control but Plugger is having none of it.#SUB2#
Plugger looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Courtial wants to control but Plugger is having none of it.
Plugger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Courtial is looking to escape.
Courtial wants to hold on but Plugger pushes him away.
Courtial keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Plugger cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Courtial tries to lock up and control but Plugger gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Plugger landing shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Courtial tries to lock up and control but Plugger gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3##SUB2#
Plugger has control of Courtial's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Courtial regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Plugger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Courtial is looking to escape.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Plugger with the ground and pound from mount.
Plugger tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plugger tries to control but Courtial wriggling away. #SUB2#
Plugger jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Courtial manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Plugger working the head and body with strikes.
Courtial is looking to regain half guard here but Plugger keeps moving and retains side control.
Plugger trying to control the position but Courtial is working away.
You can see the frustration on Courtial's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Courtial is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hotrod Express MMA Training, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T4#
Courtial holds on to Plugger's head and controls the position momentarily.
Courtial tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Plugger wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Plugger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Courtial keeps working.
Courtial is trying to control Plugger's posture but Plugger avoids it.
Courtial is trying to improve his position.
Plugger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Plugger lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Courtial down.
Courtial holding on.
Plugger wants to control but Courtial is keeping him busy.
Courtial is trying to control Plugger's posture but Plugger avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pull Plugger dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Plugger avoids the body shot from Courtial.
Courtial misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Plugger walks into a stiff left hand from Courtial.
Plugger throws a right hand that misses
and Courtial counters with a straight right hand.
Courtial staying out of range there.
Plugger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Plugger.
Plugger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Courtial.
Plugger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Plugger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Courtial tries to avoid it but Plugger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Courtial to the ground. Courtial escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Courtial is looking for a counter combo.
Plugger steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Courtial. That one must have hurt.#T1#
Courtial clobbers Plugger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Godefroy Courtial seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Courtial misses with a wild body shot.
Courtial lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Plugger at a distance.
Godefroy Courtial is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Plugger takes a kick to the side of the head.
Courtial scores with a body shot.
Courtial lands a nice leg kick that just misses Plugger's sensitive parts.
Courtial throws a body punch but Plugger moves out of range.
Courtial scores with a body shot.
Nice shot by Courtial.
Plugger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Courtial moves away.#T2#
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Plugger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Courtial moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plugger misses with a body shot.
Courtial dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Courtial throws a shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Courtial.
Courtial connects with a nice looking jab.
Courtial throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Plugger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Courtial is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Courtial dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Plugger. That did some damage!#T3#
Courtial buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Courtial connects with an inside leg kick.
Plugger has his takedown stuffed
and Courtial counters with a three punch combo that has Plugger backing up. Plugger nods at Courtial to acknowledge the strikes.
Godefroy Courtial has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pull Plugger.
A solid leg kick lands there for Courtial.
Courtial lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Courtial pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Plugger swinging wildly here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Plugger checks a leg kick.
Plugger with the counter takedown but Courtial avoids it easily.#T4#
Courtial plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Courtial fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Courtial scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Plugger doesn't seem bothered though.
Courtial throws a nice looking combination but Plugger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Plugger is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Courtial tries a head kick but it misses.
Plugger changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Plugger fails to land the takedown.
Plugger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Courtial finds it's way round the side to connect with Plugger's head.
Plugger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Courtial pinned against the cage. Courtial gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Godefroy Courtial dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Courtial bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Plugger's head backwards.
Courtial goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC#Plugger is rocked!
Plugger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Plugger is still on wobbly legs! Can Courtial finish him?
Whack! Courtial lands a heavy head kick that drops Plugger. The ref tackles Courtial to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Plugger was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Godefroy Courtial!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 60
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1#
Courtial throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drake.
And Drake tries to counter it with a takedown but Courtial pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Courtial stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Courtial wants it to stay on the feet.
Drake moves out of range as Courtial strikes.
Courtial throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drake drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Courtial defends it well.
Jake Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Courtial takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Drake misses with a hook to the body
and Courtial counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Drake thinking. #TD2#
Drake closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Courtial sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Courtial on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Courtial tries to get out of the position.
Drake 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake prevents Courtial from improving his position.
Courtial trying to control but Drake postures up.
Courtial is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Courtial is holding on to half guard well.
Drake perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Courtial trying to control but Drake postures up.
Drake prevents Courtial from improving his position.
Courtial is staying active underneath Drake, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Drake missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Drake keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Courtial has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Drake is pressing down on Courtial's thigh, looking to free his foot. Courtial is holding on for now.
Courtial keeping hold of Drake's head, controlling as best he can.
Courtial tries to roll over but Drake keeps him under control.
Courtial is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Drake looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Drake trying to control the action but Courtial is working from the bottom. #T2#
Drake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Drake missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Courtial is looking to control Drake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Courtial avoid being mounted?
Ground and pound from Drake.
Courtial knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drake on the ground.
Courtial is looking to control Drake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Courtial avoid being mounted?
Courtial is looking to improve his position.
Drake controlling the action here.
Drake wants to control but Courtial is keeping him busy.
Courtial is looking for a sweep. Drake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Drake is working for a kimura but Courtial is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Drake is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Drake thows a huge punch but Courtial dodges it nicely.
Courtial is positioning himself well to prevent Drake advancing to mount.
Drake missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Drake wants to free his trapped foot but Courtial is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Drake is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Courtial wants to get back to full guard.
Courtial taking some punishment here, with Drake in his half guard.
Drake is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Courtial tries to roll over but Drake keeps him under control.#T4#
Courtial is trying to maintain the position but Drake is very close to passing his half guard.
Drake working over Courtial with some ground and pound. Courtial looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Drake has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Drake scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Courtial is trying to maintain the position but Drake is very close to passing his half guard.
Courtial is doing well to control the position and prevent Drake from advancing to side control.
Courtial is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Drake trying to pass the guard but Courtial defending well.
Drake drops an elbow to the side of Courtial's head. #SUB2#
Drake is working for a submission of some sort.
Drake slows the pace down in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Drake dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Courtial scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Drake doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Courtial clinches.
Drake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drake digs a right hand underneath Courtial's ribcage. Courtial let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Courtial on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Drake fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Courtial misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Courtial.
Courtial tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drake's elbow.
Drake tries to break the clinch but Courtial is controlling the position.
Drake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Courtial working aggressively here.
Courtial tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drake looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Courtial is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Drake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Courtial goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
A short uppercut from Courtial.
Courtial lands a shoulder strike.
Courtial scores with a hook to the body.
Drake is trying to break the clinch but Courtial is controlling him.
Courtial on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Drake tries to pull guard but Courtial forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Godefroy Courtial has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Drake.#TD2#
Drake gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Courtial regains guard.
Courtial is trying to control the position but Drake postures up.
Drake pushes down on Courtial's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Drake thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Courtial's head.
Drake looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Courtial has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Drake is working away from the top position though.
Courtial blocking the ground and pound attempt from Drake.
Courtial is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Drake is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Courtial sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Drake is looking for a kimura but Courtial is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Drake to get the leverage.
Jake Drake has got the better of the ground game so far.
Courtial is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Drake scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Drake scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Drake passes to full mount!
Courtial wants to control but Drake is having none of it.
Drake fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Drake lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Courtial tries to hold on but Drake pushes him away.
Courtial is looking to get to half guard.
Drake has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Courtial's face. #T3#
Drake with shots to the head and body - Courtial looks very uncomfortable down there.
Drake prevents Courtial from getting the reversal.
Courtial wants to hold on but Drake pushes him away.
Drake landing punches.
Drake looking to finish Courtial with some ground and pound. This is bad for Courtial!
Drake can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Courtial is looking to escape.
Drake with a couple of short strikes.#SUB2#
Drake has control of Courtial's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Courtial regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Drake controlling from the full mount.
Drake scores with a couple of good head shots there. #SUB2#
Drake looking to secure an arm triangle but Courtial defends it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Courtial is squirming around, avoiding Drake's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Drake working the ground and pound effectively.
Drake scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Drake controlling his opponent.
Drake avoids the attempt from Courtial to control.
Courtial in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Drake is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Drake punishing his opponent with strikes.
Drake trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Drake landing punches. #ROC2#Courtial is rocked!
Drake unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Courtial wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Drake celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Drake!
Our winner, Jake Drake, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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

#R1#
Courtial looks to score with a jab to the body but Skywalker is just out of range.
Courtial checks a low kick from Skywalker.
Courtial swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Courtial avoids the body shot from Skywalker.
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Skywalker avoids a kick to the body.
Skywalker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Courtial paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Courtial swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Courtial scores with a four punch combination!
A looping hook to the body misses from Skywalker. Courtial does a little dance to reset his feet.
Courtial misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skywalker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Courtial throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Skywalker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Skywalker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Courtial throws a body kick that misses.
Courtial is looking to wear down Skywalker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Courtial is looking to land body kicks.
Skywalker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Courtial ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skywalker slips a jab and a cross from Courtial.
Skywalker connects with a looping right hand.
Skywalker misses with an uppercut. Courtial saw that one coming.
Courtial swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skywalker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Courtial.
Courtial tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Skywalker is able to avoid easily.
Skywalker checks a leg kick.#CL2#
Skywalker takes the fight into the clinch.
Skywalker struggles to land a body shot inside as Courtial controls his hands.
Skywalker prevents a body shot from Courtial.
Courtial throws a punch but it's blocked by Skywalker. #T2#
Skywalker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skywalker throws a head punch that misses.
Courtial has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#BC#
Courtial breaks the clinch.
A head kick from Courtial lands but Skywalker takes it in his stride. #CUT#It looks like Luke Skywalker has been cut.
Skywalker avoids the body shot from Courtial. #CL2#
Skywalker has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Courtial misses with a hook from the clinch.
Courtial struggles to land a body shot inside as Skywalker controls his hands.
Courtial tries to work over Skywalker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skywalker.
Courtial struggles to land a body shot inside as Skywalker controls his hands.
Skywalker scores with a hook to the body.
Courtial tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Courtial scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Skywalker misses with the head strike. #T3#
Skywalker swings wildly with an uppercut but Courtial uses good head movement to avoid it.
Courtial throws a punch but it's blocked by Skywalker.
Courtial lands a body shot.
Skywalker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Courtial gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Skywalker throws a head punch that misses.
Courtial misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Skywalker has Courtial pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Skywalker pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Courtial tumbling to the mat - Skywalker dives into Courtial's guard.
Courtial seems keen to control Skywalker's posture.
Courtial is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Courtial is pulling down on Skywalker's head to control his posture. #T4#
Skywalker postures up.
Skywalker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Skywalker postures up.
Skywalker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Courtial is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skywalker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Courtial looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skywalker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Courtial trying to keep a closed guard but Skywalker is proving a slippery customer.
Skywalker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Courtial knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Skywalker on the ground.
Courtial not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Skywalker pushes down on Courtial's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Skywalker prevents Courtial from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Godefroy Courtial will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luke Skywalker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Skywalker rushes Courtial and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Courtial.
Skywalker struggles to land a body shot inside as Courtial controls his hands.
Courtial has a couple of punches blocked by Skywalker.
Skywalker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skywalker missing with knees to the body.
Skywalker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Courtial's elbow.
Courtial lands a left hand.
Courtial misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skywalker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Courtial after a bit of a struggle.
Courtial struggles to land a body shot inside as Skywalker controls his hands.
Courtial misses with the head strike.
Skywalker scores with a shot to the side of Courtial's head.
Courtial tries to throw a body punch but Skywalker avoids it by throwing Courtial back against the cage. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Skywalker.
Luke Skywalker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Skywalker tries a body shot but Courtial blocks it.
Skywalker can't find room to land a body shot as Courtial controls the action.
Skywalker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Courtial backwards.
Skywalker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skywalker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Courtial blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Courtial blocking some punches.
Skywalker tries to work over Courtial's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Courtial misses with a punch on the inside.
Skywalker scores with a hook to the body.
Skywalker misses with a punch to the body.
Skywalker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Skywalker. #T2#
Courtial working aggressively here. #BC#
Courtial breaks from the clinch.
Courtial keeps the fight on the outside.
Skywalker lands with an overhand left.
Decent striking displayed by Courtial there.
Courtial looks to land a right hand but Skywalker moved out of range.
Courtial avoids the body shot from Skywalker.
Skywalker lands with an uppercut that bounces Courtial off the cage and back into range.
Godefroy Courtial is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Courtial has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skywalker.
Courtial doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Courtial scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Courtial presses Skywalker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Courtial blocks a body shot from Skywalker. #T3#
Courtial misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skywalker working aggressively here.
Courtial doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Courtial is leaning against Skywalker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Skywalker presses Courtial against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Skywalker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Courtial is defending well for now.
Skywalker tries to work over Courtial's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skywalker tries to work over Courtial's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skywalker presses Courtial against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Courtial blocks a body shot from Skywalker.
Courtial blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Courtial tries a body shot but Skywalker blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skywalker. #TD2#
Skywalker has picked Courtial up - he's going for a ride! Skywalker dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Skywalker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Skywalker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Courtial knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Skywalker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Skywalker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Skywalker wants to free his trapped foot but Courtial is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Skywalker throwing shots but Courtial is blocking nicely.
Courtial avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Skywalker.
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!
Courtial keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Courtial has hold of Skywalker's hands but Skywalker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Courtial trying to control from the bottom.
Courtial on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Courtial tries to get out of the position.
Skywalker wants to pass to mount but Courtial is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skywalker is still trying to improve position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Skywalker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Skywalker is looking to advance position but Courtial won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Skywalker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luke Skywalker's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Skywalker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Courtial's head.
Skywalker throws a shot to the body.
Skywalker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Skywalker tries to clinch but Courtial is having none of it.
Skywalker misses with a straight right.
Skywalker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Skywalker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Courtial throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skywalker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skywalker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Skywalker takes a kick to the side of the head.
Skywalker tries to clinch up but Courtial circles away and keeps his distance.
Skywalker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Courtial at a distance.
Skywalker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Courtial moves away from the strike by Skywalker. #T1#
Courtial scores with a crisp jab that stopped Skywalker in his tracks.
Skywalker scores with a nice strike.
Courtial throws a series of punches but Skywalker moves out of range.
Skywalker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Courtial moves into the clinch.
Skywalker blocks an uppercut.
Courtial misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skywalker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skywalker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Courtial misses with the head strike.
Courtial blocks a body shot from Skywalker.
Courtial struggles to land a body shot inside as Skywalker controls his hands.
Skywalker lands a hook that snaps the head of Courtial backwards.
Courtial lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Courtial blocks a body shot from Skywalker.
Skywalker prevents a body shot from Courtial.
Courtial working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Courtial.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Courtial.
Skywalker is looking for a takedown.
Courtial managing to block the knees to the body from Skywalker.
Skywalker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Courtial tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skywalker tries to work over Courtial's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skywalker has Courtial pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Courtial manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Godefroy Courtial has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Skywalker.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Courtial creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Courtial lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skywalker backwards.
Skywalker blocking some punches.
Skywalker throws a punch but it's blocked by Courtial.
Skywalker blocks an uppercut.
Skywalker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Courtial or not.
Skywalker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Courtial tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skywalker's elbow.
Skywalker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Skywalker misses with a punch to the body.
Skywalker has a couple of punches blocked by Courtial.
Courtial working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Skywalker cracks Courtial with a nice body shot.
Skywalker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Courtial is defending well for now.#TD2#
Skywalker has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Courtial clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Courtial rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Courtial wants to control but Skywalker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Courtial is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Courtial taking some punishment here, with Skywalker in his half guard.
Courtial is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Courtial wants to control but Skywalker is keeping busy.
Skywalker is trying to control the action in half guard but Courtial is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Courtial on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Skywalker passes to full mount!
Skywalker scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Skywalker landing punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luke Skywalker.
I think Skywalker 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: PANDA 85
Date: Feb 12, 2021

#R1#
Shklyarskiy throws a hook but Courtial avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Shklyarskiy misses
and Shklyarskiy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Courtial missing with a left hand there. Shklyarskiy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Courtial scores with a shot to the body.
Shklyarskiy swings for the body but Courtial moves out of range.
Courtial connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shklyarskiy. Shklyarskiy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Courtial scores with a nice right hand.
Shklyarskiy misses with an uppercut. Courtial saw that one coming.
Shklyarskiy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shklyarskiy throws a body punch but Courtial moves out of range.
Courtial throws a shot to the body.
Courtial lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shklyarskiy at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Courtial. That snapped Shklyarskiy's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the body from Shklyarskiy misses
and Courtial counters with a thumping low kick.
Shklyarskiy swings for the body but Courtial moves out of range.
Shklyarskiy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Courtial.#T1#
Courtial throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shklyarskiy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Courtial with a nice calf kick.
Courtial scores with a nice head shot.
Shklyarskiy throws a hook to the side of Courtial's head but Courtial sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shklyarskiy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shklyarskiy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shklyarskiy throws a shot from downtown. Courtial moves away and avoids it.
Courtial goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Courtial takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shklyarskiy blocks a head kick by Courtial.
Shklyarskiy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Courtial looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shklyarskiy avoids the body shot from Courtial.
Courtial looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Shklyarskiy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Courtial dodges the punch combination from Shklyarskiy.
Courtial connects with a solid leg kick.
Courtial throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Courtial goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shklyarskiy throws a series of punches but Courtial avoids them all with ease.
Edmund Shklyarskiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Courtial swinging wildly here.
Shklyarskiy throws a shot from downtown. Courtial moves away and avoids it.
Shklyarskiy throws a jab when Courtial was well out of range.
Shklyarskiy misses the shot to the body.
It looks like Courtial has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nice jab there from Shklyarskiy. #T3#
Courtial throws a jab when Shklyarskiy was well out of range.
Courtial showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Courtial eats them both and turns towards Shklyarskiy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Courtial shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shklyarskiy eats them both and turns towards Courtial to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Courtial swings for the body but Shklyarskiy moves out of range.
Shklyarskiy is looking for the big counter here.
Courtial avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Courtial wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Courtial tries to bum rush Shklyarskiy with a series of wild strikes but Shklyarskiy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shklyarskiy misses with a straight left.
Courtial lands a jab to Shklyarskiy's midsection.
Shklyarskiy misses with a left hand
and Courtial counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Shklyarskiy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shklyarskiy misses the body punch
and Courtial connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Courtial on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Courtial throws a nice head kick!
Shklyarskiy slips a straight right by Courtial.
Courtial throws a sloppy body shot
and Shklyarskiy counters with a stiff right hand.
Shklyarskiy throws a series of punches but Courtial avoids them all with ease.
Shklyarskiy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shklyarskiy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Courtial gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Courtial throws a push kick but Shklyarskiy slaps the foot to one side.
Shklyarskiy misses with a lunging right hand
and Courtial counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shklyarskiy thinking.
Shklyarskiy misses with a right hand
and Courtial counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Courtial.
Shklyarskiy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shklyarskiy swings for the body but Courtial moves out of range.
Courtial looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Godefroy Courtial dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Shklyarskiy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Courtial connects with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Courtial.
Shklyarskiy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Courtial misses with a two punch combination.
Courtial uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#It looks like Godefroy Courtial has been cut.
Courtial takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shklyarskiy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Courtial.
Danga de danga de dang - Shklyarskiy scores with a four punch combination!
Courtial is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shklyarskiy can do to turn this around?
Courtial lands a nice hook to Shklyarskiy's body. Shklyarskiy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Courtial misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shklyarskiy.
Courtial moves away from the strike by Shklyarskiy.
A lazy left from Courtial finds it's target.#T1#
Shklyarskiy fails to land with a series of punches.
Courtial was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Courtial tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Shklyarskiy.
Courtial keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shklyarskiy.
Courtial lands a body shot.
Courtial uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
Courtial gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Courtial swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shklyarskiy is trying to break free.
Courtial swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Shklyarskiy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shklyarskiy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T2#
Courtial moves into range and connects with 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!
A jab from Shklyarskiy does it's job there.
Courtial bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shklyarskiy misses with a hook.
Shklyarskiy throws a hook but Courtial avoids it easily.
Shklyarskiy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Courtial counters with a nice uppercut.
Shklyarskiy just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Courtial misses the target.
Shklyarskiy misses with an uppercut. Courtial saw that one coming.
Courtial misses with a body shot.
Courtial drops his hands momentarily and Shklyarskiy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shklyarskiy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Courtial misses with a head kick.
Shklyarskiy cracks Courtial with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Courtial goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Shklyarskiy throws a hook to the side of Courtial's head but Courtial sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Courtial misses with a two punch combination.
Shklyarskiy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Courtial with a body shot.
Courtial pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shklyarskiy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Courtial backs up against the cage.
Shklyarskiy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Courtial catches Shklyarskiy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A nice combination there by Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy lands a body shot.
Courtial connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shklyarskiy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shklyarskiy throws a shot from downtown. Courtial moves away and avoids it.
Shklyarskiy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Courtial counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shklyarskiy dodges the punch combination from Courtial.
Shklyarskiy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Courtial slips a jab from Shklyarskiy.
Courtial keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Courtial connects with a single shot there.
Shklyarskiy's corner calls for a 1-2. Shklyarskiy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shklyarskiy tries to bum rush Courtial with a series of wild strikes but Courtial uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Courtial swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Courtial misses with a jab to the body
and Shklyarskiy counters with a nice uppercut.
Shklyarskiy throws a series of punches but Courtial moves out of range.
Courtial scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shklyarskiy throws an off balance right hand
and Courtial counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Courtial just misses with a punch to the body.
Shklyarskiy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shklyarskiy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Edmund Shklyarskiy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Godefroy Courtial'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#
Shklyarskiy throws a lazy right hand but Courtial sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shklyarskiy digs a good hook to Courtial's body.
Shklyarskiy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Courtial sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Courtial stuns Shklyarskiy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Courtial cracks Shklyarskiy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shklyarskiy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Courtial thuds a left hand into Shklyarskiy's body.
Shklyarskiy misses with a hook.
Courtial lands with a nice body punch.
Shklyarskiy looks to land a right hand but Courtial moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shklyarskiy misses with a left hand
and Courtial counters with a thumping low kick.
Shklyarskiy tries to move into range but Courtial moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Courtial looks to land a right hand but Shklyarskiy moved out of range.
It seemed like Shklyarskiy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Courtial pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shklyarskiy throws the left hand but Courtial avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Courtial throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shklyarskiy looks to score with a jab to the body but Courtial is just out of range.
Courtial throws a quick counter head kick but Shklyarskiy was just out of range.
Courtial slips under a jab from Shklyarskiy.
It looked like Courtial was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Godefroy Courtial is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shklyarskiy. Courtial does a little dance to reset his feet.
Courtial throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shklyarskiy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Courtial counters with a nice uppercut.
Shklyarskiy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Courtial, as that shot connected.
A head kick from Courtial lands but Shklyarskiy takes it in his stride. #ROC#Shklyarskiy is rocked!
Courtial with a nice calf kick.
Shklyarskiy is still on wobbly legs! Can Courtial finish him?
Courtial stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Courtial fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Shklyarskiy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Courtial lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Shklyarskiy crumples to the floor! Courtial milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Godefroy Courtial!

Event: PANDA 74
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
Pacheco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Courtial defends it nicely.
Pacheco takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CL2#
Pacheco closes the distance and pushes Courtial back into the cage.#TD2#
Pacheco has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Courtial uses from the top position.
Pacheco keeping moving, preventing Courtial from controlling successfully.
Pacheco pulls Courtial in close to prevent any damage.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Pacheco has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Courtial trying to control but Pacheco is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Courtial is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Courtial preventing the sweep. #T1#
Pacheco keeping moving, preventing Courtial from controlling successfully.
Courtial engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Courtial trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacheco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pacheco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pacheco tries to move into range but Courtial moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pacheco misses the jab.
Courtial wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pacheco wants to clinch up but Courtial keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Pacheco closes the distance and clinches.
Pacheco jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Courtial walks away with a smile on his face. Pacheco gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pacheco wants to clinch
and Courtial counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC#Pacheco is rocked!#T2#
Nice defenses there by Courtial.
Courtial thumps Pacheco with a low kick.
Pacheco is looking to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Courtial.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pacheco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pacheco wants to clinch.
Pacheco is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A combination from Pacheco does no damage.
Courtial throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pacheco.
Pacheco is still on wobbly legs! Can Courtial finish him?#CUT#It looks like Jose Pacheco has been cut.
Courtial lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Pacheco moves into range and clinches up with Courtial.
Pacheco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pacheco seems to have recovered his senses.
Godefroy Courtial has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Pacheco.
Courtial scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Courtial scores with a nice short uppercut.
Courtial lands a hook that snaps the head of Pacheco backwards.
Pacheco tries a body shot but Courtial blocks it. #BC#
Courtial breaks the clinch.
Courtial cracks Pacheco with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Courtial lunges at Pacheco with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pacheco's hand.
Pacheco tries to clinch up but Courtial circles away and keeps his distance.
Courtial was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Courtial lands a leg kick that knocks Pacheco off balance momentarily.
Pacheco lands with a right hand.
Pacheco scores with a jab. Courtial acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pacheco shoots in for a double leg but Courtial sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Courtial misses with an attempted mid 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!
A solid leg kick lands there for Courtial.
Pacheco takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Courtial comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pacheco swinging wildly here.
Courtial throws a counter high kick but Pacheco was just alert enough to avoid it.#T4#
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pacheco moves away.
Pacheco throws out a loose jab but Courtial uses good head movement to avoid it.
Godefroy Courtial is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pacheco takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Courtial lands with a cross.
Courtial with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Some wild striking there from Courtial.
Courtial scores with a jab to the body.
Courtial lands with a slapping head kick.
Pacheco throws a hook to the side of Courtial's head but Courtial sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Courtial lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pacheco throws a lazy uppercut
and Courtial counters with a big left hand that crumples Pacheco! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Godefroy Courtial!

Event: PANDA 68
Date: Jan 03, 2021

#R1#
Tomori throws a series of punches but Courtial avoids them all with ease.
Tomori avoids a punch combination nicely.
Courtial wants to slow Tomori down by chopping away at his legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Courtial. #CL#
Tomori gets a clinch.
Tomori effectively controlling the action here.
Courtial blocks an uppercut.
Courtial gets through Tomori's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Courtial blocks a body shot from Tomori.
Courtial blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Courtial struggles to land a body shot inside as Tomori controls his hands.
Tomori has a couple of punches blocked by Courtial.
Tomori tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Courtial avoids it.
Tomori working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Courtial tries to throw a body punch but Tomori avoids it by throwing Courtial back against the cage.
Courtial misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Courtial being controlled against the cage.
Tomori tries a knee to the head but Courtial blocks it.
Courtial wants to break free but Tomori has control.
Courtial throws a punch but it's blocked by Tomori.
Courtial misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tomori lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tomori lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Tomori.
Courtial can't find room to land a body shot as Tomori controls the action.
Courtial lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Courtial misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tomori.
Tomori working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Courtial creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Courtial has a couple of punches blocked by Tomori. #T2#
Courtial dodges an elbow strike from Tomori. #BC#
Tomori breaks the clinch. #CL#
Tomori closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tomori creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Courtial's defenses.
Courtial tries to throw a body punch but Tomori avoids it by throwing Courtial back against the cage.
Courtial misses with some punches.
Courtial lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tomori backwards.
Tomori throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Courtial lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Courtial on the inside.
Courtial doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Courtial prevents the takedown attempt.
Tomori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Courtial lands a body shot.
Courtial lands a right hand.
Tomori makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tomori lands a right hand that snaps the head of Courtial backwards. #T3#
Courtial blocks an uppercut.
Courtial takes a shot to the head.
Tomori has Courtial pressed against the cage.
A short right from Courtial.
Tomori misses with a body punch.
Tomori taking a breather.
Tomori struggles to land a body shot inside as Courtial controls his hands.
Tomori misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tomori lands with a light punch inside.
Tomori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Courtial misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tomori prevents a body shot from Courtial.
Courtial takes a shot to the head.
Tomori goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Tomori misses with an elbow strike.
Courtial lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tomori backwards.
Courtial tries a body shot but Tomori blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Courtial.
Courtial blocks the elbow strike.
Tomori lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Courtial blocks an elbow strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Tomori.
Courtial tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Tomori.
Tomori is trying to push Courtial away but Courtial has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tomori scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tomori blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Courtial fails to land.
Tomori misses with the head strike.
Tomori creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tomori lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroki Tomori dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Tomori throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tomori moves into the clinch.
Tomori blocking some punches.
Hiroki Tomori has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD#
Tomori jumps into guard, dragging Courtial to the mat.
Courtial wants to control from the top but Tomori keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Courtial being controlled here momentarily.
Courtial wants to control from the top but Tomori keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomori wants to stand but Courtial is controlling the position.
My spies in Cope's Gym inform me that Courtial has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Courtial must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tomori managing to control the position. #T1#
Courtial stays in close to Tomori's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Courtial swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tomori.#CL#
Tomori takes the fight into the clinch.
Tomori prevents Courtial from breaking the clinch.
Tomori working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Courtial.
Tomori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tomori lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Courtial backwards.
Tomori throws a head punch that misses.
Tomori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tomori lands a left hand.
Courtial tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tomori's elbow. #T2#
Tomori missing with knees to the body.
Courtial stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tomori tries to throw a body punch but Courtial avoids it by throwing Tomori back against the cage.
Courtial misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tomori.
Courtial blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Courtial tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tomori's elbow.
Tomori working hard to break the clinch.
Courtial blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tomori stalling against the cage.
Courtial's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tomori.
Tomori dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Courtial throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tomoris head. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tomori. #BC#
Tomori escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Tomori moves into the clinch.
Courtial throws a punch but it's blocked by Tomori.
Tomori misses with a punch to the body.
Courtial goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Courtial can't find room to land a body shot as Tomori controls the action.
Tomori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Courtial wants to break free but Tomori has control.
Courtial tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tomori's elbow.
Courtial tries to throw a body punch but Tomori avoids it by throwing Courtial back against the cage.
Tomori working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tomori blocks a body shot from Courtial.
Courtial doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Courtial tries to throw a body punch but Tomori avoids it by throwing Courtial back against the cage.
Courtial avoiding damage as Tomori throws knees to the body.
Tomori is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Courtial can do to turn this around?
Tomori is pushing Courtial up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T4#
Courtial misses with a short punch on the inside.
Courtial scores with a shoulder strike.
Courtial misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Courtial misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Tomori.
Tomori trying to land knees to the body.
Tomori pushes Courtial back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tomori prevents a body shot from Courtial.
A head punch on the inside from Tomori fails to land.
Tomori lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Courtial manages to break the clinch.
Courtial misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by Tomori.
Courtial misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroki Tomori dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tomori fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tomori takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tomori checks a leg kick.#CL#
Tomori gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tomori is looking for a takedown.
Courtial goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Courtial has a couple of punches blocked by Tomori.
Tomori stalling the fight.
Courtial is trying to break free.
Tomori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Courtial misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Tomori.
Tomori misses with some punches.
Courtial being controlled against the cage.
Tomori throws an elbow but it misses. #T1#
Courtial dodges an elbow strike from Tomori. #BC#
Tomori breaks from the clinch.
Tomori wants to clinch.
Courtial misses with a wild body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Courtial!
Tomori tries to clinch up.
Tomori closes the distance but Courtial moves to the side
and Courtial counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tomori tries to clinch but Courtial moves away
and Tomori takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Courtial throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Godefroy Courtial seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tomori moves in looking to clinch but Courtial pushes him off.
Hiroki Tomori is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tomori tries to clinch up.
Courtial throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Tomori swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Courtial counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tomori thinking. #CL#
Tomori closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Courtial misses with the head strike.
Courtial working aggressively here.
Tomori has a couple of punches blocked by Courtial.
A short left from Tomori.
Courtial misses with some punches.
Courtial lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tomori backwards.
Tomori misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Tomori pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Courtial misses with a hook. Tomori ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Tomori clinches.
Tomori lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tomori lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Courtial backwards.
Courtial tries to work over Tomori's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tomori. #T3#
Courtial prevents a body shot from Tomori.
Tomori tries to work over Courtial's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tomori cracks Courtial with a nice body shot.
Nice elbow from Tomori. #CUT#It looks like Godefroy Courtial has been cut.
Tomori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tomori changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Courtial fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tomori moves in looking to clinch but Courtial pushes him off.
Tomori tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Courtial manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tomori tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Courtial counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Tomori gets a clinch.
Tomori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Courtial manages to break the clinch.
Tomori moves out of range as Courtial throws a body kick.
Courtial swings for the body but Tomori moves out of range.
Godefroy Courtial is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Courtial tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Courtial throws a sloppy head kick and Tomori moves out of range easily. #CL#
Tomori has Courtial up against the cage in a clinch.
Courtial is looking to break free of the clinch but Tomori has double underhooks.
Hiroki Tomori is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Courtial working hard to break the clinch.
Tomori is looking to break free of the clinch but Courtial has double underhooks.
Tomori with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tomori digs a right hand underneath Courtial's ribcage. Courtial let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Courtial avoids the elbow strike from Tomori, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tomori tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tomori is leaning against Courtial and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tomori lands a shot to the body.
Courtial works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Godefroy Courtial has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Courtial misses with a punch on the inside.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroki Tomori!

Event: PANDA 59
Date: Dec 13, 2020

#R1#
Budinha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Courtial's sensitive parts.
Courtial throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Budinha moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Courtial pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Courtial avoids the head kick by Budinha.
A little jabbing left from Courtial on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Courtial swats away the attempt to clinch by Budinha.
Courtial throws a head kick but Budinha moves out of range.
Budinha wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Budinha moves into the clinch successfully.
A shot in the inside from Courtial.
Courtial lands a body shot in the clinch.
Budinha blocking some punches.
Budinha lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#It looks like Godefroy Courtial has been cut.
Budinha tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Our sources have told us that Budinha has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Courtial swings wildly with an uppercut but Budinha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Courtial lands a right hand that snaps the head of Budinha backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Budinha scores with a knee to the head. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Courtial.
Budinha lands an elbow that stopped Courtial in his tracks for a moment.
Courtial on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Courtial misses with a punch to the body.
Budinha avoiding damage.
Budinha landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Courtial has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Budinha seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Courtial can turn it around.
Budinha misses with an elbow over the top.
Budinha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Budinha tries to land a knee to the head but Courtial blocks with his arms.
Courtial lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Courtial breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Courtial connects with a body shot that sends Budinha's belly button to the back.
Courtial scores with a hook.
Budinha lands a head kick. Courtial smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Courtial throws a body punch but Budinha moves out of range.
Budinha takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T2#
Courtial lands a high kick!
Courtial misses with a wild combination.
Courtial looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Budinha fires out a quick counter leg kick but Courtial just manages to avoid it.
Budinha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Courtial swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Budinha throws a head kick but Courtial moves out of range.
Courtial misses with an attempted mid kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Courtial blocks the leg kick. #CL#
Budinha closes the distance and pushes Courtial back into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Courtial gets through Budinha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Budinha lands a good knee to the midsection. Courtial won't want to take too many of those.
Courtial tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Courtial avoiding damage as Budinha throws knees to the body.
Courtial blocks an elbow strike.
Courtial lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Courtial swings wildly with an uppercut but Budinha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Budinha tries a knee to the head but Courtial blocks it.
Courtial is trying to break free.
Courtial blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Budinha missing with knees to the body.
Budinha tries a knee to the head but Courtial blocks it.
Budinha looking to stall.
Courtial lands a left hand that snaps the head of Budinha backwards.
Budinha blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Courtial pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Budinha moves into the clinch.#T4#
Budinha tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Budinha has Courtial pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Courtial breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Budinha throws a wild body kick that Courtial sees coming a mile off.
Budinha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Courtial swats away the attempt to clinch by Budinha.
Courtial slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Budinha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Courtial.
Budinha tries to counter by clinching up but Courtial breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Budinha drives through and clinches with Courtial against the cage.
Nice elbow from Budinha.
Budinha throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Courtial blocks it with crossed arms.
Budinha unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Budinha wants to stall.
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 Marcos Budinha will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Godefroy Courtial's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Budinha is looking to score with low kicks.
Courtial misses with a few strikes there.
Courtial throws a series of punches but Budinha moves out of range.
Budinha wants to clinch.
Marcos Budinha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Courtial throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Courtial scores with a head kick.
Marcos Budinha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Budinha misses with a low kick.
Courtial keeps the fight on the outside.
Courtial shapes to counter with a head kick.
Courtial wants to land a leg kick but Budinha is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budinha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Budinha is looking to clinch but Courtial is avoiding it.
Courtial throws out a counter right but Budinha avoids it with no problem.
Courtial tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Courtial looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Courtial takes a swing at Budinha's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Courtial swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Budinha throws a low kick but it's checked well by Courtial.
Courtial is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Budinha rather than just go for the knockout.
Budinha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Courtial circles away quickly and effectively.
That kick from Budinha tenderised Courtial's leg. Courtial is trying to keep his angry face on.
Courtial lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Budinha backs up against the cage.
Budinha closes the distance looking to clinch
and Courtial counters with a nice uppercut.
Budinha bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Budinha is looking to clinch.
Courtial tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Budinha was well out of range. Poor timing from Courtial.
Budinha tries to clinch but Courtial moves out of range.
Courtial with a hook.
Courtial throws a leg kick but Budinha checks it.
That kick from Budinha tenderised Courtial's leg. Courtial is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Budinha fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Budinha tries to close the distance and clinch but Courtial swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick by Budinha misses
and Courtial counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Courtial circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Courtial on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Courtial misses with the combination.
Courtial dips to his left and cracks Budinha with an uppercut!
Courtial swats away the attempt to clinch by Budinha.#CL#
Budinha moves into range and clinches up with Courtial.
Budinha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Courtial avoids it.
A short right from Courtial.
A head punch on the inside from Courtial fails to land.
Marcos Budinha has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Budinha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Courtial.
Courtial misses with a short punch on the inside.
Courtial swings wildly with an uppercut but Budinha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Courtial tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Budinha's elbow. #BC2#
Courtial breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Courtial checks a leg kick.
Courtial throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Budinha blocks a head kick by Courtial.
Godefroy Courtial seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Budinha throws a head kick that misses.
Courtial throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Budinha is looking to counter the offense by Courtial and move into the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Courtial.
Courtial is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Courtial misses the shot to the body.
Budinha wants to clinch up but Courtial keeps it at a distance.
Courtial circles away from the clinch attempt
and Courtial counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Budinha avoids the body shot from Courtial.
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Courtial keeps the fight on the outside.
Budinha walks into 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!#CL#
Budinha clinches.
Courtial on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Budinha prevents a body shot from Courtial.
Courtial is looking to break free of the clinch but Budinha has double underhooks.
Courtial blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Courtial blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Budinha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Courtial.
Courtial misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Budinha creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Courtial's defenses.
Courtial has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
With the fighters up against the cage, Budinha throws an elbow but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Godefroy Courtial showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Godefroy Courtial's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Budinha doesn't manage to clinch there - Courtial circles away.
Courtial throws a leg kick #CL#
and Budinha moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Budinha comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Budinha lands an elbow that stopped Courtial in his tracks for a moment.
Budinha blocks an uppercut.
Budinha tries to land knees in the clinch but Courtial avoids the damage to the body.
Courtial on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Budinha prevents a body shot from Courtial.
Courtial avoiding damage as Budinha throws knees to the body.
Courtial is leaning against Budinha and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budinha using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Courtial has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Budinha using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Courtial has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Courtial throws a head punch that misses.
Budinha throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Courtial blocks it with crossed arms.
Budinha blocks a body shot from Courtial. #T1#
A short right from Courtial on the inside.
Budinha lands an elbow that stopped Courtial in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#That has opened up Godefroy Courtial's cut even more.
Budinha effectively controlling the action here.
Courtial misses with a punch to the body.
Budinha missing with knees to the body.
Courtial on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Budinha trying to stall but Courtial improves his position. #BC2#
Courtial breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Budinha rushes Courtial and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Courtial being controlled against the cage.
Budinha misses with a knee to the head.
Budinha looking to throw knees to the head but Courtial is blocking nicely.
Courtial misses with a body punch. #T2#
Courtial misses with a body punch.
Budinha gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Courtial.
Courtial avoids a wild elbow strike from Budinha.
A short uppercut from Courtial.
Budinha misses with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Budinha.
Stalling in the clinch from Budinha.
Budinha is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Courtial on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Budinha trying to land knees to the body.
Budinha missing with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Courtial.
Courtial misses with a punch on the inside.
Courtial misses with some punches. #T3#
Budinha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Courtial.
Courtial lands a hook that snaps the head of Budinha backwards.
Courtial is trying to push Budinha away but Budinha has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Budinha throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Courtial blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Courtial.
Budinha using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Courtial has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees to the body from Budinha.
Courtial swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Budinha is stalling here.
Budinha takes a shot to the head.
Budinha misses with a knee to the head.
Budinha with a knee to the head.
Budinha just leaning against Courtial, taking a breather.
Courtial misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Courtial fails to land.
Budinha putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Courtial in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Courtial tries to throw a body punch but Budinha avoids it by throwing Courtial back against the cage.
Courtial tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Courtial tries to throw a body punch but Budinha avoids it by throwing Courtial back against the cage.
Budinha slows down the pace here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Budinha just misses with a elbow thrown towards Courtial's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Courtial misses with a body punch.
Courtial swings wildly with an uppercut but Budinha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Courtial on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Budinha scores a nice knee to the body.
Budinha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Courtial.
Good body shot from Courtial.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: The Island Season 11, 135 lbs, Round 4
Date: Oct 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spar misses with a few strikes there.
Spar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Courtial moves away.
Spar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Courtial stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Courtial looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Courtial moves away from the strike by Spar.
A punch lands to the side of Courtial 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Spar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Spar misses with the combination.
Courtial throws a counter combo.
Spar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Spar both land. Nice combination.
Spar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Courtial! But no joy.
Courtial lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Spar throws a poor cross that misses
and Courtial counters with a nice low kick that buckles Spar's knee momentarily.
Spar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Courtial looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Courtial moves out of range of the body kick.
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spar moves away.
Spar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Courtial on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick by Spar misses
and Courtial counters with a slapping leg kick.
Courtial blocks a head kick by Spar.
Spar misses with a left hand
and Courtial makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Spar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Courtial smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A head kick misses from Spar.
Spar tries to land a body kick
and Courtial counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Courtial lands a nice shot that snaps Spar's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Courtial catches Spar right on the button with a cross.
Courtial stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spar throws a series of punches but Courtial avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Courtial on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Courtial misses with a wild combination.
Spar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Courtial.
Spar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Spar cracks a nice hook into Courtial's ribs.
Courtial throws a body punch but Spar moves out of range.
Spar throws a hook but Courtial avoids it easily.
Courtial swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spar scores with a body shot. #T3#
Courtial lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Courtial avoids a punch combination nicely.
Courtial keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spar misses with a double jab
and Courtial counters with a straight right hand.
Courtial avoids the head kick by Spar.
Courtial throws out a counter right but Spar avoids it with no problem.
Spar misses with a hook
and Courtial makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Spar really felt that one!
Courtial throws a good cross that connects. #ROC2#Spar is rocked!
Courtial lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oh Spar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spar throws a body shot but no joy.
Spar misses with a kick to the body
and Courtial counters with a huge right that knocks Spar out cold! Courtial is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Godefroy Courtial!

Event: The Island Season 11, 135 lbs, Round 3
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Geiger throws a body shot but no joy.
Geiger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Geiger throws a leg kick that is checked
and Courtial cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Geiger misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Courtial counter with a right hand.
Geiger swinging wildly here.
Courtial connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Camille Geiger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geiger throws a head kick but Courtial moves out of range.
Courtial looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Geiger misses with a double jab.
Courtial lands a nice shot to the body.
Courtial looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Courtial ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Geiger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Courtial is out of range and Geiger settles back down.
Courtial turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Geiger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab from Courtial.#CUT2#It looks like Camille Geiger has been cut.
Geiger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Courtial counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Courtial blocks the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Courtial on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Geiger throws a body shot but no joy.
Courtial scores with a hook to the body. Geiger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Geiger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Geiger throws a sloppy head kick
and Courtial finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Geiger.
Courtial swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Geiger misses with a two punch combination.
Geiger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A left lands for Courtial.
Geiger tries to land a front kick but Courtial steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It seemed like Courtial was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Geiger throws a head kick but Courtial moves out of range.
Geiger tries a head kick but it misses.
Geiger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Courtial let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Geiger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Courtial with a hook.
Geiger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Courtial counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Geiger is rocked!#T3#
Courtial lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Geiger falls backwards - clearly groggy! Courtial dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Godefroy Courtial!

Event: The Island Season 11, 135 lbs, Round 2
Date: Oct 09, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmaputinov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Courtial counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Courtial bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Khamzat Nurmaputinov has been cut.
Courtial stuffs the takedown attempt from Nurmaputinov. Nurmaputinov gets slowly back to his feet.
Courtial is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nurmaputinov with a body shot.
Nurmaputinov tries for a takedown but Courtial circles away easily
and Courtial connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khamzat Nurmaputinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmaputinov with a poor takedown
and Courtial counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Courtial fakes the leg kick and cracks Nurmaputinov in the body.
Courtial throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nurmaputinov.
Nurmaputinov tries for a takedown but Courtial circles away easily
enabling Courtial to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Nurmaputinov is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Courtial! Nurmaputinov is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Godefroy Courtial!

Event: The Island Season 11, 135 lbs, Round 1
Date: Oct 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faria misses with a takedown attempt
and Courtial cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Bruna Faria has been cut.#TD#
Faria drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Courtial sneaks out the side door and pushes Faria away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Faria fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Courtial counters with a nice right hand that sends Faria toppling to the canvas! Faria scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Courtial finish him?!#ROC2#Faria is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faria bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Courtial comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Faria falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Faria was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Godefroy Courtial!

Event: Island Brawls 33
Date: Aug 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mill throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Courtial to counter with a crisp jab.
Mill swings widly with a right hand
and Mill takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mill misses with a right hand
and Courtial counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mill connects with a right hand. Courtial shakes it off.
Mill misses with a hook to the body
and Mill takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donk. Mill catches Courtial right on the button with a cross.#CUT#It looks like Godefroy Courtial has been cut.
Mill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Courtial manages to avoid it.
Mill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Courtial was well out of range. Poor timing from Mill.
Mill sets himself, and Courtial steps forward looking for the clinch! Mill avoids it this time.
Nice cross by Courtial.
Mill seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Courtial shapes to counter with a head kick.
Mill misses with a hook to the body
and Courtial counters with a right hand to the body.
Jason Mill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mill misses with a body punch
and Courtial counters with a nice leg kick.
Mill misses with an uppercut
and Courtial counters with a straight right hand.
Courtial fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mill manages to avoid it.#T1#
Mill rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Courtial counter with a right hand.
Courtial is looking to clinch but Mill is avoiding it.
Mill lands with an uppercut that bounces Courtial off the cage and back into range.
Mill looks to land a left hand but Courtial moved out of range nicely.
Courtial looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Courtial has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mill keeps the fight on the outside.
Courtial has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Courtial throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mill throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Courtial to counter with a crisp jab.
Mill throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Courtial counters with a nice kick to the body.
Mill misses with an uppercut
and Courtial makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mill scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Courtial fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mill.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Courtial takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mill throws a looping overhand right but Courtial ducks down to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - Courtial finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mill connects with a nice looking jab.
Mill throws a poor cross that misses
and Courtial connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mill looks to land a right hand but Courtial moved out of range.
Mill misses the body punch
and Courtial connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Courtial bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mill's head.#ROC2#Mill is rocked!
Courtial walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Mill drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Courtial swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Mill's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Godefroy Courtial!

Event: Island Brawls 27
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Courtial connects with a leg kick.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Jones misses.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Courtial swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Courtial throws a quick counter head kick but Jones was just out of range.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Courtial counters with a nice body kick.
We've been told by Courtial's head coaches at Island Sparring that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Courtial avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Courtial throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Courtial managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Courtial throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Courtial lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones controlling the action here for a moment.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Courtial leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jones 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.
Courtial lands a nice uppercut.
Courtial misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Courtial is defending well for now.
Courtial lands a right hand. #BC#
Courtial breaks the clinch.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Courtial moves out of range of the strikes.
Courtial circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Courtial as Jones shoots in.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Courtial sprawls well. Courtial wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Courtial throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Courtial cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Courtial lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Courtial saw that one coming.
Courtial scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Courtial throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones takes a swing at Courtial's ribcage but misses.
Courtial throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Courtial connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Jones drives through and clinches with Courtial against the cage.
Courtial is working Jones over against the cage.#BC#
Courtial breaks the clinch.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Courtial.#T3#
Jones tries to clinch there but Courtial circles away.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Courtial throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones feints the counter takedown.
Jones throws a jab when Courtial was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Courtial tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Courtial misses with a wild body shot.
Jones is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Courtial counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Courtial - that will leave a mark!
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Courtial on the side of the head.
Courtial avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Courtial lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into range.#T4##CL2#
Jones has Courtial up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
Godefroy Courtial has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peanut Jones.
Courtial lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Courtial scores with a nice short uppercut.
Courtial lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Courtial blocks it.
Courtial dodges an elbow strike from Jones. #BC#
Courtial pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a body punch but Courtial moves out of range.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Godefroy Courtial is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones tries to move into range but Courtial moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Courtial throws a nice inside leg kick.
Courtial connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Godefroy Courtial dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Courtial swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Courtial throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones tries to clinch but Courtial is having none of it.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Courtial but Courtial pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Courtial keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.#CL2#
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Courtial, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Courtial backwards.
Courtial lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Courtial manages to break the clinch.
Jones cracks Courtial with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Courtial is looking to counter punch.
Jones misses with a body shot
and Courtial counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Jones is rocked!
Jones misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Courtial counters with a nice right hand that sends Jones toppling to the canvas! Jones scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Courtial finish him?!
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Courtial finish him?#T1#
Jones moves to clinch but Courtial breaks away
and Courtial rattles Jones with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Jones tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Courtial dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Jones stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Godefroy Courtial!

Event: Island Brawls 22
Date: Jul 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Courtial scores with a decent looking hook.
Geiger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Courtial's jab looks to have found its range, popping Geiger under the eye.
Geiger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Geiger seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Courtial scores with a jab to the body.
Geiger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab by Courtial.
Geiger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Courtial lands with an uppercut that bounces Geiger off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Courtial punishes Geiger's body with a nice straight punch.
Geiger swinging wildly here.
Courtial connects with a good right hand that stumbles Geiger. Geiger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Geiger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Courtial misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Geiger.
Courtial lands with a straight right. Geiger didn't see that one coming.
Geiger tries to bum rush Courtial with a series of wild strikes but Courtial uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Geiger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Courtial finds it's way through Geiger's defenses. #ROC2#Geiger is rocked!
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oh Geiger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Geiger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Courtial on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Courtial cracks Geiger with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Geiger tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Courtial pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Geiger is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Godefroy Courtial!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Courtial cracks Keaty with a good jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Keaty looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Keaty wants to clinch.
Keaty tries to clinch up.
Courtial lands with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Courtial.

It looks like Henry Keaty has been cut.
Keaty is looking to clinch but Courtial is avoiding it.
Courtial looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Courtial.
Courtial scores with a shot to the body.
Courtial 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.
Courtial connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Keaty's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keaty tries to clinch up but Courtial circles away and keeps his distance.
Keaty wants to clinch.
Courtial throws out a counter right but Keaty avoids it with no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Courtial with a jab.
Keaty tries to clinch but Courtial moves out of range.
A jab from Courtial finds it's way through Keaty's defenses.
Courtial is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Keaty is rocked!
Keaty takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oh Keaty is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Courtial scores with a body shot.
Keaty is aggressively charging in as Courtial backs up avoiding any damage. Courtial tosses out a jab and Keaty runs right into it face first! Keaty is out cold! Courtial dropped down on all fours and is barking in Keaty's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Godefroy Courtial!

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