Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

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

#R1##TD#
Karter shoots in and bounces Stanley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stanley pulls Karter in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Stanley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Karter defends well.#SUB2#
Stanley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Karter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Stanley is tightening it up a little... Karter has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Karter reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Karter taps out! Nice BJJ there by Stanley!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Roger Michael Stanley!
During a confident post fight interview, Roger Michael Stanley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Red Jesus Karter spoke after the fight, saying 'Go fuck yourselves '.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 259
Date: Jun 14, 2023

#R1#
Yarborough lands with a nice body kick.
Yarborough connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Yarborough rushes Stanley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stanley tries to break the clinch but Yarborough is controlling the position.
Yarborough is leaning against Stanley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yarborough misses with a punch on the inside.
Yarborough softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yarborough scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Stanley manages to break the clinch.
Stanley moves out of range as Yarborough strikes.
Yarborough thuds his right hand into Stanley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yarborough uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stanley.
Yarborough looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yarborough scores with a kick to the body.
Yarborough paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stanley throws the left hand but Yarborough avoids the punch easily.
Yarborough half committed to a counter leg kick.
Yarborough buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stanley avoids a kick to the body.
Yarborough with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yarborough scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Yarborough clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Stanley working aggressively here.
Stanley lands a nice shot to the body.
Stanley throws a head punch that misses.
Stanley tries to throw a body punch but Yarborough avoids it by throwing Stanley back against the cage. #BC2#
Stanley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yarborough fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yarborough throws an off balance right hand
and Stanley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yarborough is looking to land body kicks.
Yarborough shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stanley eats them both and turns towards Yarborough to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Yarborough scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yarborough pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stanley steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
James Yarborough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yarborough misses with a hook
and Stanley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yarborough pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Yarborough misses.
Stanley throws a fast counter high kick but Yarborough manages to duck under it in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Yarborough has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yarborough has a couple of punches blocked by Stanley.
Stanley misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Stanley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stanley blocks an uppercut.
Stanley has a couple of punches blocked by Yarborough. #BC#
Yarborough breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stanley just misses with a punch to the body.
Stanley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yarborough finds it's way round the side to connect with Stanley's head.
Yarborough tries a head kick but it misses.
Yarborough lands with a kick to the ribs.
Yarborough dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stanley. That did some damage!
Nice jab there from Yarborough.
Yarborough throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yarborough scoring well with a low kick there.
Yarborough lands with a slapping head kick.
Yarborough waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stanley.
Stanley thinks about the counter body kick.
Yarborough misses the jab.
Yarborough wants to clinch.#T3#
A nice leg kick from Yarborough, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yarborough throws a sloppy head kick and Stanley moves out of range easily.
Stanley needs to keep his hands up - Yarborough had a free shot at his head there.
Yarborough ducks under a wild hook from Stanley.
Yarborough staying out of range there.
Yarborough connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yarborough throws a low kick but Stanley moves out of range easily.
Yarborough throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A big left from Stanley misses.
A jab from Yarborough does it's job there.
Yarborough misses with a head kick.
Yarborough shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stanley eats them both and turns towards Yarborough to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T4#
Yarborough fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stanley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Stanley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yarborough scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stanley in his tracks.
Yarborough moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yarborough fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stanley manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Yarborough.
Yarborough tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stanley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A shot to the body from Yarborough misses
and Stanley counters with a leg kick.
Stanley moves out of range as Yarborough strikes.
Yarborough lunges at Stanley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stanley's hand.
Yarborough misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stanley misses with a body shot.
Stanley throws out a loose jab but Yarborough uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yarborough scores with a punch to the head.
Yarborough scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Yarborough dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Stanley drops his hands momentarily and Yarborough takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yarborough chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yarborough avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yarborough scores with a jab to the head.
Stanley throws a hook but Yarborough blocks it.
Yarborough appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stanley is looking to land body kicks.
A big right from Yarborough misses.
Yarborough throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stanley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Yarborough connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yarborough tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stanley avoids the body shot from Yarborough.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanley blocks a jab.
Stanley scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#It looks like James Yarborough has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Yarborough.
Yarborough misses with a straight left.
Stanley is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Yarborough goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stanley tries to bum rush Yarborough with a series of wild strikes but Yarborough uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yarborough tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stanley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Stanley coming out on top.
Yarborough lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stanley avoids the head kick by Yarborough.
Stanley flicks out a counter leg kick but Yarborough steps away.
Stanley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yarborough tries to clinch but Stanley is having none of it.
Yarborough throws a low kick, looking for Stanley's leg but Stanley calmly moves out of range.
Stanley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stanley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stanley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yarborough throws a body punch but Stanley moves out of range.
Stanley blocks a jab.
Yarborough tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stanley is able to avoid easily.
And Stanley responds with a good body kick, but Yarborough manages to step out the way in time.
Yarborough misses with a hook.
Stanley jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Stanley slips a jab from Yarborough.
Yarborough misses with an uppercut.
Yarborough is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stanley can do to turn this around?
Yarborough throws a poor cross that misses
letting Stanley counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Yarborough.
James Yarborough is winning the standup battle so far.
Yarborough swings for the body but Stanley moves out of range.
Stanley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Yarborough.
Yarborough moves into range and connects with a jab.
Roger Michael Stanley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stanley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yarborough throws a hook but Stanley blocks it.
Yarborough looks to score with a jab to the body but Stanley is just out of range.
Yarborough looks to land a left hand but Stanley moved out of range nicely.
Yarborough misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stanley.
An inside leg kick lands from Yarborough.
Yarborough throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Yarborough throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Yarborough swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yarborough misses with an uppercut. Stanley saw that one coming.
Stanley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stanley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stanley throws a wild body kick that Yarborough sees coming a mile off.
Stanley checks the leg kick.
Yarborough is looking to clinch.
Yarborough throws a wild body kick that Stanley sees coming a mile off.
Stanley takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Yarborough tries to close the distance and clinch but Stanley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stanley checks a leg kick.
Stanley tries a quick counter leg kick but Yarborough is wise to it.
Yarborough lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yarborough tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Stanley misses.
Yarborough swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice side step and Stanley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Stanley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stanley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good work by Stanley as he checks the leg kick.
Stanley throws a shot from downtown. Yarborough moves away and avoids it.
Yarborough lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stanley throws a head kick that misses.
Stanley blocks a jab.
Stanley swings for the body but Yarborough moves out of range.
Yarborough is looking to counter punch.
Stanley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yarborough ducks under a wild hook from Stanley.
Yarborough is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stanley.
Yarborough thumps Stanley with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Yarborough.
Donk. Yarborough catches Stanley right on the button with a cross.
Yarborough comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stanley defending well as Yarborough loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Yarborough dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Yarborough's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Yarborough lands a jab to the head.
Stanley is looking to score with low kicks.
Stanley looks to land a right hand but Yarborough moved out of range.
Stanley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stanley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yarborough.
Yarborough slips under a jab from Stanley.
Yarborough tries to clinch up
and Yarborough takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yarborough throws the left hand but Stanley avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Yarborough misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yarborough wants to clinch.
Yarborough moves out of range of the body kick from Stanley.
Yarborough misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stanley. #T1#
Yarborough uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stanley.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yarborough.
Yarborough stalks Stanley and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stanley's face. Stanley staggers backwards, shaken.
Yarborough fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stanley manages to avoid it.
Stanley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yarborough feints and then cracks Stanley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stanley down.
Stanley misses with a body shot.
Yarborough scores with a nice strike.
Yarborough cracks Stanley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yarborough doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yarborough is looking to land body kicks.
Stanley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stanley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yarborough.
Yarborough lands a leg kick that knocks Stanley off balance momentarily.
Stanley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yarborough can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stanley throws a body shot but no joy.
Yarborough takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Yarborough thows a leg kick but Stanley checks it
and Stanley counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#James Yarborough's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stanley avoids a kick to the body.
Stanley only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Yarborough misses with a straight right.
Stanley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stanley avoids the body shot from Yarborough.
Yarborough swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stanley moves out of range as Yarborough strikes.
As Yarborough backs off Stanley throws a huge counter combo but Yarborough manages to avoid it all.
Yarborough lands with a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yarborough looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stanley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stanley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stanley thuds his shin into the meat of Yarborough's side.
Yarborough throws a leg kick that misses.
Yarborough connects with a body shot.
Yarborough throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Yarborough lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Yarborough clinches.
Nice body punch from Stanley - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Stanley.
Stanley lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Stanley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yarborough throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yarborough pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An inside leg kick from Stanley misses.
Yarborough throwing a counter right hand but Stanley manages to avoid it.
Stanley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yarborough looks to score with a jab to the body but Stanley is just out of range.
Yarborough misses with a left hand
and Stanley counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#James Yarborough's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
An inside leg kick from Stanley misses.
Stanley avoids a kick to the body.
Stanley avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
Yarborough wants to clinch.
Stanley throws out a counter right but Yarborough avoids it with no problem.
Stanley moves out of range of the strikes.
Donk. Stanley catches Yarborough right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stanley throws a nice looking combination but Yarborough bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yarborough moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stanley staying out of range there.
Yarborough swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yarborough waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stanley.
Stanley looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Yarborough is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yarborough ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stanley moves away.
Yarborough misses with a body shot.

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

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

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

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

#R1#
Stanley throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stanley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Stanley backs away, Nickel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nickel throws a body shot but no joy.
Stanley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nickel.
Stanley moves away from the strike by Nickel.
Stanley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickel.
Jab from Nickel.
Nickel scores with a nice right hand.
Stanley wants to land a leg kick but Nickel is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stanley. Nickel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stanley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stanley avoids the body shot from Nickel.
Stanley throws a leg kick that misses.
Nickel half committed to a counter leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nickel.
Stanley looks to land a right hand but Nickel moved out of range.
Nickel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stanley just manages to avoid it.
Stanley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stanley throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickel scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stanley throws a shot from downtown. Nickel moves away and avoids it.
Nickel checks a low kick from Stanley.
Nickel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big left from Nickel misses. #T1#
Stanley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nickel throws a jab but it's blocked by Stanley.
Nickel slips a jab from Stanley.
Stanley throws a hook but Nickel blocks it.
Nickel just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nickel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stanley.
Nickel lands a body shot.
Stanley loads up on a big right hand but Nickel slips the punch.
Nickel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stanley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nickel scrambles back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stanley throws a leg kick that misses.
Stanley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stanley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nickel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stanley.
Stanley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stanley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nickel just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickel blocks a low kick nicely.
Nickel misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nickel. #T2#
Stanley throws a wild body kick that Nickel sees coming a mile off.
Nice body kick there by Stanley.
Stanley shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nickel eats them both and turns towards Stanley to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Stanley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nickel.
Stanley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickel manages to avoid it.
Nickel throws a shot from downtown. Stanley moves away and avoids it.
Nickel keeps Stanley at a distance using the push kick.
Nickel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stanley.
A slow jab from Stanley misses its intended target.
Nickel 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.
Stanley throws a hook to the side of Nickel's head but Nickel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stanley.
Stanley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nickel. That's going to slow Stanley down.
Stanley wants to slow Nickel down by chopping away at his legs.
Nickel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stanley counters with a straight right hand.
Stanley throws a shot from downtown. Nickel moves away and avoids it.
Nickel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stanley misses with a wild body shot.
Nickel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nickel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab, jab by Stanley - just one landing. #T3#
Nickel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stanley was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickel.
Stanley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nickel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stanley blocks a jab.
Stanley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stanley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nickel to score with a decent uppercut.
Stanley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nickel defends it nicely.
Stanley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stanley throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickel.
Nickel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stanley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stanley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nickel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nickel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stanley.
A low kick from Stanley is predictable there
and Nickel counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick from Nickel misses.
Stanley throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stanley was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickel.
Nickel throws out a loose jab but Stanley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stanley ducks right into an uppercut from Nickel. #T4#
Nickel misses with a wild body shot.
Stanley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nickel misses with a looping right.
Nickel scores with a jab.
Stanley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickel's corner calls for a 1-2. Nickel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nickel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nickel feints and then cracks Stanley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stanley down.
Nickel misses with an uppercut. Stanley saw that one coming.
Stanley looks to land a right hand but Nickel moved out of range.
Nickel misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stanley.
The crowd cheers as Nickel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stanley doesn't seem phased though.
Nickel avoids the body shot from Stanley.
Stanley slips a jab from Nickel.
Nickel throws a looping overhand right but Stanley ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stanley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stanley looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickel is just out of range.
Stanley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nickel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stanley 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.
Nickel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel 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#
Stanley throws a hook but Nickel blocks it.
Nickel avoids the body shot from Stanley.
Stanley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stanley throws a hook but Nickel avoids it easily.
Nickel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nickel thuds a left hand into Stanley's body.
Nice sprawl there from Nickel as Stanley shoots in.
Nickel checks a leg kick.
Nickel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stanley manages to avoid it.
A jab from Stanley finds it's way through Nickel's defenses.
Stanley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stanley manages to avoid it.
Nickel thuds his right hand into Stanley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nickel throws a hook but Stanley blocks it.
Nickel lands a really nice looking cross but Stanley seems unphased.
Nickel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nickel ducks under a wild hook from Stanley.
Nickel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickel connects with a solid leg kick.
Nickel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stanley was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickel.
Stanley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
Stanley checks the leg kick.
Nickel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stanley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stanley connects with a right hand. Nickel shakes it off.
A low kick lands for Stanley.
Nickel lands a nice hook to Stanley's body. Stanley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stanley throws a low kick but Nickel moves out of range easily.
Stanley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nickel.
Stanley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nickel takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nickel tries a low kick but Stanley avoids it.
Stanley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickel.
A little jabbing left from Stanley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Nickel.
Stanley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nickel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stanley tests Nickel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stanley throws a body punch but Nickel moves out of range.
Nickel jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nickel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stanley throws a low kick but Nickel moves out of range easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Stanley might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nickel has got the better of the exchanges.
Nickel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nickel throws a shot from downtown. Stanley moves away and avoids it.
Stanley chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Stanley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stanley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nickel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nickel connects with a body shot that sends Stanley's belly button to the back.
Nickel avoids the body shot from Stanley.
Nickel looks to land a right hand but Stanley moved out of range.
Stanley throws a leg kick that misses.
Nickel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stanley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nickel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stanley can do to turn this around?
Nickel tests Stanley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stanley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nickel.
Roger Michael Stanley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stanley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickel.
Stanley moves out of range as Nickel throws a body kick.
Nickel throws a body shot but no joy.
Stanley missing with a left hand there. Nickel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stanley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stanley looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickel is just out of range.
A low kick lands for Stanley.
Stanley lands with an uppercut that bounces Nickel off the cage and back into range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nickel 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 Stanley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stanley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nickel checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stanley. That's going to slow Nickel down.
Nickel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nickel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nickel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chip Nickel is winning the standup battle so far.
Nickel walks into a straight right hand from Stanley.
Stanley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickel manages to avoid it.
Stanley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Nickel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Nickel manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Nickel breaks the clinch.
Nickel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stanley manages to avoid it.
Stanley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickel manages to avoid it.
Stanley lands a nice looking body shot.
Nickel throws a low kick, looking for Stanley's leg but Stanley calmly moves out of range.
Stanley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A lazy left from Nickel finds it's target.
Stanley throws a jab when Nickel was well out of range.
Stanley just misses with a punch to the body.
Stanley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Nickel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Nickel looks to score with a jab to the body but Stanley is just out of range.
Stanley throws a body kick that misses.
Nickel slips under a jab from Stanley.
Stanley slips under a jab from Nickel.
Stanley ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
Stanley throws out a counter right but Nickel avoids it with no problem.
Stanley throws out a loose jab but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stanley.
Nickel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stanley is looking to chop away at Nickel's legs.
Nickel wants to land a leg kick but Stanley is out of range.
Stanley missing with a left hand there. Nickel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Stanley misses the target.
Stanley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice cross by Nickel.
Stanley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nickel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stanley walks into a straight right hand from Nickel.
A jab from Nickel misses.
Stanley throws a nice looking combination but Nickel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nickel lands with an uppercut that bounces Stanley off the cage and back into range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickel. Stanley does a little dance to reset his feet.
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 Chip Nickel 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nickel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stanley can pounce on him.
Nickel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stanley is out of range and Nickel settles back down.
Nickel throws a series of punches but Stanley moves out of range.
Nickel throws an overhand right that lands on Stanley's shoulder, as Stanley tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Nickel misses.
Stanley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stanley moves away from the strike by Nickel.
Nice uppercut lands for Nickel. That snapped Stanley's head back.
Nickel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stanley moves away.
Stanley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good shot there by Nickel.
Stanley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stanley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nickel checks it well.
Stanley checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanley misses with a hook.
Nickel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stanley looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickel is just out of range.
Stanley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nickel is able to avoid easily.
Nickel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stanley lands a lovely overhand right.
Chip Nickel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Nickel delivers a nice body kick.
Nickel misses with a looping left.
Stanley throws a push kick but Nickel slaps the foot to one side.
Stanley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickel moves away.
Stanley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stanley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stanley throws a good cross that connects.
Nickel cracks Stanley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Nickel - just one landing.
Stanley ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
Stanley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stanley throws a jab when Nickel was well out of range.
Stanley looks to land a right hand but Nickel moved out of range.
Nickel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stanley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickel scores with a punch to the head.
Nickel lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nickel checks a leg kick.
Stanley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nickel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nickel swings for the body but Stanley moves out of range.
Nickel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Stanley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nickel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A head kick misses from Nickel.
Nickel checks a low kick from Stanley.
Nickel is looking to land body kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stanley.
Nickel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nickel. That's going to slow Stanley down.
Nickel punishes Stanley's body with a nice straight punch.
Stanley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nickel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stanley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nickel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stanley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nickel.
Nickel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stanley in his tracks.
Stanley takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stanley misses with a low kick as Nickel jumps back.
Nickel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chip Nickel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Nickel takes a swing at Stanley's ribcage but misses.
Stanley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nickel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nickel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stanley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nickel is fending him off so far but Stanley persists. Nope, Nickel circles away and we're back to standing.
Stanley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nickel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stanley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stanley looks for a takedown but Nickel sprawls well.
Nickel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nickel is looking to slow Stanley down with leg kicks.
Stanley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stanley misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stanley.
Stanley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A left lands for Nickel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stanley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nickel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stanley 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.#T4#
Nickel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stanley momentarily.
Nickel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stanley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A swing and a miss from Stanley.
Nickel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stanley. Stanley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nickel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stanley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stanley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stanley throws a body kick that misses.
Nickel throws the left hand but Stanley avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Nickel.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nickel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nickel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stanley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stanley throws the left hand but Nickel avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stanley slips under a jab from Nickel.
Nickel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stanley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Stanley backs away, Nickel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stanley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice jab there from Nickel.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chip Nickel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nickel 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chip Nickel!
Our winner, Chip Nickel, 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 244
Date: Apr 09, 2023

#R1#
Matsuda darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stanley lands a body shot.
Stanley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Stanley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matsuda takes a swing at Stanley's ribcage but misses.
Stanley tries to counter with a clinch but Matsuda shakes him off and moves away.
Tanaka Matsuda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanley throws a series of punches but Matsuda avoids them all with ease.
Matsuda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsuda shoots in for a takedown but Stanley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Matsuda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.
Matsuda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stanley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stanley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stanley misses with a body shot.
Matsuda half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Matsuda is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stanley's 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.
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!
Stanley has his hands clasped together around Matsuda's back. He's all about the action.#T1#
Matsuda is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stanley is controlling Matsuda's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Stanley tries to roll over but Matsuda keeps him under control.
Matsuda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Matsuda.
Stanley gets full guard.
Matsuda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2##SUB2#
Stanley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Matsuda defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsuda postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stanley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Matsuda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stanley pulls Matsuda in close to prevent any damage.
Stanley 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.
Matsuda with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Stanley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Matsuda postures up.
Matsuda trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsuda preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Matsuda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stanley was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsuda.
A countering left hand to the body from Stanley misses.
Stanley ducks right into an uppercut from Matsuda.
Stanley tries to close the distance and clinch but Matsuda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matsuda with a nice cross.
The fighters circling - Matsuda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsuda bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matsuda pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Nice sprawl there from Stanley as Matsuda shoots in.
Stanley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stanley scores with a body shot.
Matsuda misses with a straight left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matsuda.
Matsuda lands with a good body shot.
Stanley moves forwards but Matsuda connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Matsuda changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stanley looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tanaka Matsuda 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#
Stanley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Matsuda misses with a lunging right hand
and Stanley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Tanaka Matsuda has been cut.
Matsuda walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Matsuda throws out a loose jab but Stanley uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stanley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stanley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Matsuda closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stanley gets back to full guard.
Matsuda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Matsuda drops back looking for a leg! Stanley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stanley manages to kick Matsuda off! Matsuda jumps back into Stanley's guard. #T1#
Matsuda connects with a couple of short punches.
Stanley trying to keep a closed guard but Matsuda is proving a slippery customer.
Matsuda tries to free his leg and advance position but Stanley is retaining full guard.
Matsuda wants to control from the top but Stanley keeps moving.
Stanley 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.
Matsuda stays in close to Stanley's body and controls the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Matsuda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matsuda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matsuda sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stanley's guard.
Matsuda lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Matsuda prevents Stanley from improving his position.
Stanley is trying to maintain the position but Matsuda is very close to passing his half guard.
Matsuda is nestled in close to Stanley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Stanley trying to control from the bottom.
Stanley is not content to let Matsuda control the position.
Stanley tries to roll over but Matsuda keeps him under control.
Matsuda wants to pass the guard but Stanley is defending well.
Matsuda is looking to stall here but Stanley recovers full guard.
Our spies down at at Just a bunch of gays inform us that Stanley has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Matsuda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Matsuda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Matsuda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stanley can do to turn this around?
Matsuda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stanley is keeping the position for now.
Matsuda works over Stanley with some ground and pound from guard.
Matsuda 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.
Stanley wants to control the position but Matsuda says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Matsuda tries to pass to full mount but Stanley defends it.
Tanaka Matsuda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Matsuda looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stanley regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stanley keeping moving, preventing Matsuda from controlling successfully.
Matsuda being controlled here momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tanaka Matsuda dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tanaka Matsuda's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Matsuda lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stanley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stanley scores with a jab to the body.
Stanley misses with an uppercut.
Stanley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsuda connects with a body shot that sends Stanley's belly button to the back.
Nice shot lands for Stanley.
Stanley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Stanley misses with an uppercut. Matsuda saw that one coming.
Stanley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuda manages to avoid it.
Roger Michael Stanley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stanley. Matsuda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuda swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Matsuda digs a good body shot into Stanley's ribs.
Matsuda misses with a body shot.
Matsuda swings for the body but Stanley moves out of range.
Stanley throws a low kick but Matsuda moves out of range easily.
Matsuda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stanley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsuda lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Stanley avoids the body shot from Matsuda.
Stanley cracks Matsuda with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Matsuda.
Matsuda moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matsuda throws a shot from downtown. Stanley moves away and avoids it.
Stanley misses the shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Matsuda gets a double leg takedown into Stanley's guard.
Matsuda with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stanley is controlling Matsuda's posture.
Stanley is continuing to stall.#T3#
Matsuda advances position into side control!
Matsuda throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Matsuda working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Matsuda lands a nice forearm strike.
Matsuda is chipping away with strikes.
Matsuda throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Matsuda trying to control the position but Stanley is working away.
Stanley struggling a bit here.#T4#
Stanley is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Matsuda is staying active.
Stanley manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Matsuda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stanley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stanley is looking to improve his position.
Stanley wants to control but Matsuda is keeping busy. #SUB#
Matsuda is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tanaka Matsuda clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Tanaka Matsuda's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Matsuda with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stanley to score with a decent uppercut.
Matsuda lands a jab.
Matsuda scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuda.
Nice straight punches there by Matsuda. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matsuda.
Matsuda throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matsuda just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
A jab from Stanley misses.
Matsuda lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matsuda throws a lazy right hand but Stanley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Stanley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stanley working a defensive guard here.
Matsuda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stanley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Stanley trying to control but Matsuda is working from the bottom. #T2#
Stanley is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Matsuda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Matsuda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roger Michael Stanley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stanley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Matsuda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stanley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stanley trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsuda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Stanley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Matsuda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stanley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stanley trying to control but Matsuda is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Matsuda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stanley trying to control but Matsuda is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Stanley wants to clinch up but Matsuda keeps it at a distance.
Matsuda is looking to counter punch.
Matsuda throws a right hand that misses
letting Stanley counter with a right hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stanley missing with a left hand there. Matsuda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stanley throws a looping overhand right but Matsuda ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Matsuda looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tanaka Matsuda had his way with Roger Michael Stanley in that round.
The cut man is working on Tanaka Matsuda's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Matsuda misses with a body punch
and Stanley counters with a stiff right hand.
Stanley throws a body punch but Matsuda moves out of range. #CL2#
Stanley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stanley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matsuda backwards. #CUT2#Tanaka Matsuda's cut is getting worse.
A short right from Stanley. #TD#
Matsuda successfully pulls guard.
Stanley postures up.
Stanley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stanley is stalling in the full guard.
Stanley trying to control but Matsuda is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1##SUB2#
Stanley drops back looking for a leg! Matsuda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Matsuda manages to kick Stanley off! Stanley jumps back into Matsuda's guard.
Matsuda trying to control the position.
Stanley trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsuda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stanley looking to sit in guard and control but Matsuda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Matsuda is looking to work some ground and pound but Stanley has wrist control.
Stanley trying to keep a closed guard but Matsuda is proving a slippery customer.
Stanley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stanley managing to control the position.
Matsuda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Stanley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Matsuda content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stanley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matsuda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matsuda working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stanley's head.
Stanley keeping full guard, as Matsuda tries to pass.
Stanley doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Matsuda shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Matsuda was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Matsuda is looking to take a break and control but Stanley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Stanley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Matsuda working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stanley is looking to reverse the position.
Tanaka Matsuda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matsuda trying to control the position but Stanley is working away.
Stanley takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

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

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

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 236
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Stanley misses with a hook
and Zambrano counters with a nice body shot. #TD#
Stanley shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Zambrano gets back to full guard.
Zambrano looking for a sweep. Not yet Zambrano, not yet. #SUB2#
Zambrano has an active guard here but Stanley has managed to pass into half guard.
Stanley stops Zambrano from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zambrano is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T1#
Stanley is looking to take a break and control but Zambrano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zambrano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stanley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stanley's back!#SUB2#
Zambrano is persistently looking for the submission but Stanley is defending it well. #SUB2#
Stanley defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Zambrano's arms. #SUB2#
Zambrano is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Zambrano struggling to keep hold of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Zambrano is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Stanley is really stuck here. #T2#
Stanley is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Zambrano. #SUB2#
Stanley is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB2#
Zambrano is looking for the choke from the back position but Stanley is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Stanley is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Zambrano gets his way!
Even with his hooks in, Zambrano manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Stanley trying to control the hands but Zambrano breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Zambrano has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Zambrano has the hooks in. Stanley is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3##SUB2#
Zambrano is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Stanley trying to control the hands but Zambrano won't let him.
Well, with Zambrano on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Stanley is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Stanley defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Stanley is in bad spot here. #SUB2#
Zambrano is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Stanley defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Zambrano is looking for the choke from the back position but Stanley is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Zambrano is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Stanley has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Zambrano working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
My spies in Hare of the Dog Gym inform me that Zambrano has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
Stanley breaks Zambrano's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Zambrano looking to control but Stanley passes into half guard.
Stanley is looking to advance position but Zambrano won't allow it.
Stanley wants to control but Zambrano is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Stanley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zambrano is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darwin Zambrano dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Stanley goes for a double leg but Zambrano avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zambrano continues to drive forward.
Zambrano wants to counter the offense by Stanley and move into the clinch position.
I was talking to Stanley's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Stanley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Zambrano fails to land.
Zambrano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zambrano pushes Stanley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zambrano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zambrano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stanley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stanley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zambrano pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stanley scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanley works over Zambrano's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Darwin Zambrano has been cut.
Stanley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zambrano.
Zambrano scores with a spinning back kick!#T1#
Stanley takes a swing at Zambrano's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Zambrano releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zambrano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Zambrano misses the target.
Zambrano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stanley takes a swing at Zambrano's ribcage but misses.
Stanley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zambrano lands a nice shot that snaps Stanley's head back. #CUT2#It looks like Roger Michael Stanley has been cut.
Zambrano avoids the body shot from Stanley.
The fighters circling - Stanley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stanley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Zambrano moves into the clinch.#T2#
Stanley has a couple of punches blocked by Zambrano. #BC2#
Zambrano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stanley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stanley swats away the attempt to clinch by Zambrano.
Zambrano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stanley at a distance.
Roger Michael Stanley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stanley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zambrano's head backwards.
Stanley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zambrano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2#
Zambrano shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stanley's guard.#SUB2#
Zambrano drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stanley looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stanley looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stanley! #REVR##T3#
Stanley is looking to take a break and control but Zambrano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zambrano is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Stanley is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Zambrano tries to control the position but Stanley now has his back.
Zambrano tries to break free. #SUB#
Zambrano has hold of Stanley's leg, trying to break free but it's let Stanley lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Zambrano is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Stanley throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roger Michael Stanley!
Roger Michael Stanley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 228
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Reed lands a nice shot to the body.
Stanley misses with a wild body shot.
Crunch! Reed slams his shin into Stanley's torso.
Reed plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stanley walks into a stiff left hand from Reed.
A low kick lands for Reed.
Reed lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Reed thows a leg kick but Stanley checks it
and Stanley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reed thinking.
Reed throws a head kick but Stanley moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reed darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ben Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reed throws a wild body kick that Stanley sees coming a mile off.
Reed listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stanley connects with a solid leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stanley crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Reed - the referee stops the clock and Stanley gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Reed. Stanley manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T1#
Reed throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stanley blocks a leg kick.
Stanley loads up on a big right hand but Reed slips the punch.
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stanley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reed avoids a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Reed misses the target.
Reed bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stanley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
Reed scores with a jab to the body.
Reed has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Stanley moves out of range as Reed throws a body kick.
Reed lands a glancing blow to the side of Stanley's head.#T2#
Reed scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stanley checks a leg kick.
Reed slips a straight right by Stanley.
Reed thuds his right hand into Stanley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stanley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reed.
Reed misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reed. That's going to slow Stanley down.
Reed wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reed pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It seemed like Stanley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reed takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stanley walks into a stiff left hand from Reed.
Reed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reed looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Stanley throws a sloppy body shot
and Reed counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A shot to the body from Reed misses
and Stanley counters with a nice uppercut.
Reed fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reed looks to throw a body kick
and Stanley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reed pushes Stanley away with a front kick.
Stanley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed connects with an inside leg kick.
Stanley staying out of range there.
Stanley misses with a double jab.
Stanley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reed looks to land a left hand but Stanley moved out of range nicely.
Stanley lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A head kick misses from Reed. #T4#
Reed goes for a high kick. It partially 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!
Reed takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stanley misses with a hook. Reed ducked under it nicely.
Reed throws a body kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stanley! But no joy.
Reed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reed is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Stanley.
Reed goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reed tests Stanley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reed looks to land a body kick but Stanley moved away.
A jab from Stanley misses.
Stanley throws a lazy right hand but Reed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Reed dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Stanley avoids the head kick by Reed.
Reed throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stanley is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Stanley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Reed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stanley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reed checks a low kick from Stanley.
Reed swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reed throws a body shot but no joy.
Reed scores with a hook.
Stanley misses with a hook. Reed ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Reed misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reed punishes Stanley's body with a nice straight punch.
Reed misses with a looping right.
Stanley throws a hook but Reed blocks it.#T1#
Stanley walks into a left hand.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stanley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reed misses with a low kick.
Reed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Stanley might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Reed has got the better of the exchanges.
Reed lands a nice looking body kick.
Reed is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stanley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stanley lands a leg kick that knocks Reed off balance momentarily.
Reed throws a nice looking combination but Stanley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stanley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reed tries a low kick but Stanley avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stanley! But no joy.
Reed takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reed misses with a leg kick
and Stanley counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Nice shot by Stanley.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stanley misses with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Stanley checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Reed swings for the body but Stanley moves out of range.
Stanley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Reed lands with a right hand.
Stanley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reed can pounce on him.
Roger Michael Stanley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stanley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reed lands a nice looking body shot.
Stanley takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stanley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice defenses there by Stanley.
Stanley misses with a looping left.#T3#
Reed misses with a body punch
and Reed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stanley scores with a kick to the midsection.
Reed throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Stanley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Reed is rocked!
Reed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stanley can do to turn this around?
Reed glances at the clock... BAM! Stanley nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Reed crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Reed is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roger Michael Stanley!
Roger Michael Stanley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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

#R1#
Nickel throws a hook but Stanley blocks it.
Nickel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nickel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nickel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stanley checks a low kick from Nickel.
Stanley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stanley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nickel connects with a right hand. Stanley shakes it off.
Nickel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A bone on bone clash there as Stanley blocks the leg kick.
Nickel thuds his shin into the meat of Stanley's side.
Nickel throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Stanley counters with a straight right hand.
Crunch! Nickel slams his shin into Stanley's torso.
Stanley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stanley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stanley's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stanley duly obliges.
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!
Stanley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nickel's sensitive parts.
Stanley takes a swing at Nickel's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Nickel misses with a head kick.
Nickel misses with the combination.
Nickel works Stanley's body with a nice hook.
Nickel throws a sloppy head kick and Stanley moves out of range easily.
Nickel throws a leg kick which misses Stanley's front leg but catches the back leg as Stanley tries to avoid it.
Nickel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stanley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nickel.
Stanley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nickel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nickel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Stanley misses.
Nickel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stanley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nickel.
A swing and a miss from Nickel.
It seemed like Stanley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stanley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Nickel misses with a kick to the body.
Stanley throws a hook but Nickel blocks it.
Stanley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Nickel misses with a body shot.
As Nickel backs off Stanley throws a huge counter combo but Nickel manages to avoid it all.
Jab, jab by Nickel - just one landing.
Nickel throws a hook to the side of Stanley's head but Stanley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chip Nickel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickel throws a leg kick which misses Stanley's front leg but catches the back leg as Stanley tries to avoid it.
Nickel tries to score with a low kick but Stanley moves his leg out of the way.
Stanley scores with a hook to the body. Nickel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stanley misses with a hook.
Nickel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nickel throws a leg kick
and Stanley makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nickel really felt that one!
Nickel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stanley.
Nickel throws a hook but Stanley avoids it easily.
A jab from Stanley finds it's way through Nickel's defenses. #T3#
Nickel moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Nickel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nickel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stanley lands with a good body shot.
That kick from Stanley tenderised Nickel's leg. Nickel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nickel connects with an inside leg kick.
Nickel throws a lazy right hand but Stanley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stanley ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
Nickel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stanley needs to keep his hands up - Nickel had a free shot at his head there.
Stanley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickel misses with a looping 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!
Nickel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nickel blocks a jab.#T4#
Good work by Stanley as he checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Stanley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stanley just misses with a punch to the body.
Stanley misses with a looping left.
Nickel misses the shot to the body.
Stanley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nickel.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nickel.
Stanley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nickel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stanley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stanley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A lazy left from Stanley finds it's target.
Stanley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stanley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stanley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nickel lands with a nice body punch.
Stanley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nickel tried to counter with a leg kick but Stanley avoided it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Stanley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stanley avoids a kick to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Stanley might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nickel has got the better of the exchanges.
Stanley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nickel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stanley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nickel tries a low kick but Stanley avoids it.
Stanley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickel.
A little feinted left hand from Nickel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stanley looks to land a combination but Nickel avoids it well.
Nickel lands a right hook to the body.
Stanley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nickel lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanley moves away from the strike by Nickel.
Stanley slips under a jab from Nickel.
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stanley.
Stanley misses with a body kick.
Nickel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stanley manages to avoid it.#T1#
Nickel throws a push kick but Stanley slaps the foot to one side.
Stanley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nickel throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stanley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A counter left hand to the body from Nickel misses its target.
Nickel just misses with a punch to the body.
Stanley slips a jab from Nickel.
Nickel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stanley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stanley.
Nickel misses with an uppercut
and Stanley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab by Nickel.
Nickel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nickel looks to score with a jab to the body but Stanley is just out of range.
Stanley misses with a straight right.
Nickel lands a body shot. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickel lunges at Stanley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stanley's hand.
A lazy left from Nickel finds it's target.
Stanley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickel.
Chip Nickel is winning the standup battle so far.
Stanley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stanley throws a looping overhand right but Nickel ducks down to avoid it.
Nickel throws out a loose jab but Stanley uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Stanley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nickel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stanley can do to turn this around?
Nickel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nickel tried to score with a low kick but Stanley checks it.
Nickel lands a nice shot to the body.
Stanley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stanley slips a jab from Nickel.
Nickel walks into a straight right hand from Stanley.
Nickel thumps Stanley with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Nickel. #T3#
Nickel throws the kick towards the body but Stanley avoids it.
Nickel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stanley throws a body punch but Nickel moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Nickel.
Nickel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stanley checks a leg kick nicely.
Nickel lands a jab to the nose.
Stanley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nickel can pounce on him.
Nickel looks to score with a jab to the body but Stanley is just out of range.
Stanley tries a head kick but it misses.
Stanley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stanley.
Stanley throws a sloppy head kick and Nickel moves out of range easily.
Stanley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nickel's sensitive parts. #T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nickel, as that shot connected.
A head kick misses from Stanley.
A little feinted left hand from Nickel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stanley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stanley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stanley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nickel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stanley slips under a jab.
Stanley throws out a counter right but Nickel avoids it with no problem.
Nickel cracks Stanley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nickel throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nickel lands a jab to the nose.
Stanley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nickel. Nickel obviously looking to wear him down.
A combination from Stanley does no damage.
Jab by Nickel.
Stanley throws the kick towards the body but Nickel avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Stanley throws a lazy right hand but Nickel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nickel throws a hook but Stanley blocks it.
Nickel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stanley was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickel.
Nickel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nickel connects with a looping right hand.
Stanley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stanley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stanley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stanley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stanley steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nickel. That one must have hurt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stanley, as that shot connected.
Stanley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nickel throws a hook but Stanley avoids it easily.
Nickel slips a jab from Stanley.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stanley counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
Nickel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stanley throws a head kick that misses
and Nickel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nickel clobbers Stanley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nickel misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stanley! But no joy.
Nickel scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Stanley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nickel with a nice cross.
Stanley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stanley walks into a jab.
Nickel throws a leg kick but Stanley moved away.
A big right from Stanley misses.
Nickel misses the shot to the body.
Stanley swings widly with a right hand
and Stanley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stanley throws a push kick but Nickel slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
Nickel scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Stanley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nickel wants to land a leg kick but Stanley is out of range.
Stanley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nickel connects with an inside leg kick.
Stanley misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Stanley.
Nickel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Stanley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickel.
Nickel thuds a left hand into Stanley's body.
Nickel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stanley.
Nickel throws a leg kick but Stanley checks it.
Nickel cracks Stanley with a good jab.
Nickel scores with a jab. Stanley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nickel. #T3#
Nickel connects with a solid leg kick.
Stanley checks a leg kick.
Stanley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stanley throws a leg kick but Nickel moved away.
Nickel stuns Stanley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good exchange - Nickel coming out on top.
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stanley.
It seemed like Stanley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nickel tries to work over Stanley's front leg with a kick but Stanley checks it.
Stanley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickel.
Nickel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stanley staying out of range there.
Stanley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stanley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Stanley staying out of range there.
Nickel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nickel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Nickel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stanley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stanley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nickel's head backwards.
Nickel misses with a low kick.
Nickel punishes Stanley's body with a nice straight punch.
Nickel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nickel misses with a lunging right hand
and Stanley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nickel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nickel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Nickel.
Stanley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Stanley throws a looping overhand right but Nickel ducks down to avoid it.
Stanley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nickel was well out of range. Poor timing from Stanley.
Nickel misses with an uppercut. Stanley saw that one coming.
Nickel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stanley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab from Nickel.
Nickel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stanley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nickel scoring well with a low kick there.
Stanley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stanley throws a counter combo.
Stanley lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Stanley. Beautiful body shot.
Stanley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nickel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nickel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stanley moves away.
Nickel misses with a looping left.
Stanley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Nickel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stanley misses with a wild body shot.
Nickel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nickel takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stanley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stanley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big right from Stanley misses.
Nickel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nickel loads up on a big right hand but Stanley slips the punch.
Stanley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickel.
Stanley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nickel jabs at Stanley's body.
Nickel slips a jab from Stanley.
Nickel throwing a counter right hand but Stanley manages to avoid it.#T2#
A jab from Nickel misses.
Nickel connects with a right hand. Stanley shakes it off.
Stanley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stanley moves out of range of the body kick.
Stanley scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickel misses the shot to the body.
Roger Michael Stanley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stanley cracks Nickel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stanley walks into a jab.
Nickel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stanley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stanley throws an off balance right hand
and Nickel counters with a straight right hand.
Nickel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stanley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nickel tests Stanley's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Nickel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stanley is out of range.
Stanley misses with a straight right.
Nickel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Stanley.
Stanley on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stanley throws the left hand but Nickel avoids the punch easily.
Stanley throws a jab when Nickel was well out of range.
Nickel moves away from the strike by Stanley.
Stanley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stanley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nickel lands a nice looking body kick.
Nickel scoring well with a low kick there.
Stanley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nickel cracks Stanley with an open hand slap.#T4#
Stanley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Stanley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stanley.
Nickel looks to land a left hand but Stanley moved out of range nicely.
Stanley throws out a counter right but Nickel avoids it with no problem.
Stanley looks for the body kick but Nickel saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Stanley. That's going to slow Nickel down.
Stanley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stanley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nickel lands with a straight right. Stanley didn't see that one coming.
Stanley throws a looping overhand right but Nickel ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Nickel does it's job there.
Nickel slips under a jab.
Nickel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nickel lunges at Stanley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stanley's hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Chip Nickel 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Nickel thuds a left hand into Stanley's body.
Nickel scoring well with a low kick there.
Nickel lands a leg kick that knocks Stanley off balance momentarily.
Stanley walks into a stiff left hand from Nickel.
Nickel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stanley.
Nickel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stanley.
Stanley is looking to score with low kicks.
Nickel scores with a leg kick.
Nickel misses with an uppercut. Stanley saw that one coming.
Stanley replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nickel blocks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Stanley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stanley.
Stanley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nickel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nickel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Nickel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nickel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stanley on the side of the head.
Stanley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nickel. Nickel obviously looking to wear him down.
Nickel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stanley under the eye.
Stanley misses with a double jab.
Nickel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stanley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stanley misses with an uppercut.
Nickel is looking to chop away at Stanley's legs.
Nickel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stanley takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Stanley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters circling a little - Nickel finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickel missing with a left hand there. Stanley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stanley avoids the body shot from Nickel.
Nickel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stanleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stanley has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nickel.
Stanley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nickel misses with a hook
and Stanley counters with a nice uppercut.
A solid body kick from Nickel.
A clash of legs there as Nickel blocks the low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Nickel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nickel.
Nickel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickel throws a leg kick which misses Stanley's front leg but catches the back leg as Stanley tries to avoid it.
Stanley scores with a spinning back kick!
Chip Nickel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Stanley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nickel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stanley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickel.
It looked like Nickel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stanley misses with a body kick.
Nickel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stanley manages to avoid it.
Stanley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stanley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nickel. Nickel obviously looking to wear him down.
Nickel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stanley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nickel throws a hook to the side of Stanley's head but Stanley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stanley looks to throw the jab but Nickel is out of range.
Nickel throws a shot to the body.
Nickel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stanley slips under a jab.#T4#
Nickel misses with a straight left.
Stanley misses with a wild combination.
Stanley ducks right into an uppercut from Nickel.
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!
Nickel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Nickel. That snapped Stanley's head back.
Nickel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stanley.
Nickel scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stanley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nickel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stanley scrambles back to his feet.
Nickel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stanley throws out the jab.
Nickel throwing a counter right hand but Stanley manages to avoid it.
Nickel misses with an uppercut
and Stanley counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nickel's knee momentarily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chip Nickel!
Chip Nickel retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Chip Nickel 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 215
Date: Dec 18, 2022

#R1#
Stanley motions for Gulf to come forward. Stanley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gulf. Stanley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gulf scores with a hook.
Gulf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stanley.
Stanley was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gulf slips a straight right by Stanley.
Gulf swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gulf is looking to slow Stanley down with leg kicks.
Stanley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gulf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Gulf. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Gulf moves into the clinch.
Stanley swings wildly with an uppercut but Gulf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stanley lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Stanley lands with a light punch inside.
Gulf lands an uppercut.
Gulf lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stanley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stanley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stanley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gulf's elbow.
Stanley struggles to land a body shot inside as Gulf controls his hands.
Stanley blocks an uppercut.
Stanley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stanley tries for a takedown but Gulf manages to get underhooks.
Gulf gets through Stanley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stanley lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Stanley.
Gulf pushes Stanley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gulf stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stanley tries to circle away but Gulf has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Stanley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stanley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stanley connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Stanley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gulf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gulf tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stanley is able to avoid easily.
Stanley keeps Gulf at a distance using the push kick.
Stanley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gulf takes one to the chin there.
Gulf walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stanley misses with a hook. Gulf ducked under it nicely.
Gulf swings for the body but Stanley moves out of range. #T3#
Stanley misses with a low kick.
Stanley throws a hook to the side of Gulf's head but Gulf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stanley misses with a jab to the body
and Gulf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stanley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gulf on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gulf avoids a kick to the body.
Gulf throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#It looks like Roger Michael Stanley has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gulf.
A slow jab from Gulf misses its intended target. #T4#
Gulf misses with a looping left.
Stanley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gulf.
Stanley throws a jab but it's blocked by Gulf.
Gulf misses with a hook.#CL#
Gulf darts in and clinches Stanley up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gulf tries to break the clinch but Stanley is controlling the position.
Gulf working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stanley struggles to land a body shot inside as Gulf controls his hands.
Stanley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stanley works on Gulf's body with a couple of short punches.#TD2#
Stanley tightens his grip and picks Gulf up, before dumping him to the ground. Gulf manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gulf not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gulf wants to sweep here but Stanley controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roger Michael Stanley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roger Michael Stanley'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#
Gulf throws a right and a left that Stanley avoids nicely.
Stanley tests Gulf's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gulf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stanley.
Gulf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stanley.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stanley! But no joy.
Gulf closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gulf blocks a head kick by Stanley. #CL#
Gulf closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanley wants a takedown but no success here.
Stanley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gulf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gulf.
Gulf lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stanley backwards. #T1##TD2#
Stanley lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Stanley trying to control from half guard but Gulf is working away.
Gulf trying to control here.
Gulf is looking for a sweep. Stanley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gulf won't allow Stanley to pass to mount.
Gulf wants to improve his position but Stanley is controlling well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Stanley seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Gulf connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stanley lands a nice hook to Gulf's body. Gulf takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Gulf pushes Stanley up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Stanley on the inside.
Stanley can't find room to land a body shot as Gulf controls the action.
Gulf misses with the head strike.
Stanley digs a right hand underneath Gulf's ribcage. Gulf let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stanley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gulf lands a nice shot to the body.
Gulf can't find room to land a body shot as Stanley controls the action.
Leyte Gulf has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stanley fails to pull guard.
Gulf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gulf throws a head punch that misses.
Gulf wants to break free but Stanley has control.
Gulf misses with a punch to the body.
Stanley takes a shot to the head.
Stanley tries a body shot but Gulf blocks it.
Gulf has had enough of the clinch but Stanley keeps him there for the moment.
Gulf tries to throw a body punch but Stanley avoids it by throwing Gulf back against the cage.
Stanley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gulf.
Stanley lands an uppercut.
Gulf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stanley has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gulf seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Stanley can turn it around.#BC2#
Stanley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gulf misses with a looping left.
Stanley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gulf tries to bum rush Stanley with a series of wild strikes but Stanley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stanley scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stanley throws a push kick but Gulf slaps the foot to one side.
Stanley throws a poor cross that misses
and Gulf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gulf takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #ROC2#Gulf is rocked!
Stanley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oh Gulf is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gulf is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Stanley doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Gulf crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Gulf's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roger Michael Stanley!
After winning the bout, Roger Michael Stanley thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 206
Date: Nov 23, 2022

#R1#
Stanley throws a sloppy head kick and Dallas moves out of range easily.
Dallas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stanley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stanley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dallas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stanley.
Stanley scores with a body shot.
Dallas misses with a straight right.
Stanley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dallas takes a swing at Stanley's ribcage but misses.
Stanley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dallas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dallas throws out a leg kick but Stanley moves out of range and Dallas only half commits.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stanley! But no joy.#TD#
Dallas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Dallas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stanley tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
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The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dallas throws an elbow but Stanley slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dallas fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Stanley is trying to control Dallas's posture but Dallas avoids it.
Stanley managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dallas. #SUB#
Dallas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dallas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Dallas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stanley takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Stanley is trying to control Dallas's posture but Dallas avoids it. #SUB#
Dallas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stanley, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Dallas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stanley has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stanley prevents Dallas from improving position. #SUB#
Dallas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dallas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dallas is looking to take a break and control but Stanley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Dallas is trying to get an arm triangle but Stanley is defending well.
Dallas working away.
Dallas throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dallas misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB#
Dallas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stanley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Dallas tries for a kimura but Stanley is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stanley gets back to half guard.
Dallas wants to free his trapped foot but Stanley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stanley trying to control but Dallas postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dallas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stanley is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dallas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Korben Dallas dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Dallas misses the target.
Stanley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dallas's head.
Dallas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dallas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from Dallas misses.
Dallas wants to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Dallas.
It seemed like Stanley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stanley.
Stanley swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Dallas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stanley avoids it really well and circles away.
Dallas clobbers Stanley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dallas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stanley's head.
Stanley lands with a hook. Dallas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dallas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stanley was well out of range. Poor timing from Dallas.
Stanley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dallas get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Dallas stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Stanley runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roger Michael Stanley!
Roger Michael Stanley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 197
Date: Oct 23, 2022

#R1#
Knox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#It looks like Roger Michael Stanley has been cut.
Stanley scores with a sloppy right hand. Knox should have avoided that one.
Stanley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Knox throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Stanley counters with a nice leg kick.
Knox seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Stanley shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Knox is backing up but Stanley catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Knox covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Stanley Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Michael Stanley!
Roger Michael Stanley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 187
Date: Sep 26, 2022

#R1#
Stanley misses with a body kick.
Stanley scores with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Ainsworth.
A shot to the liver by Ainsworth. Beautiful body shot.
Ainsworth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ainsworth 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.
Ainsworth displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ainsworth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stanley misses with a wild body shot.
Stanley checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
It seemed like Stanley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stanley avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Ainsworth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stanley.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stanley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ainsworth with a body shot.#T1#
Ainsworth with a nice cross.
Ainsworth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stanley lands the left hand.
Ainsworth connects with a body shot that sends Stanley's belly button to the back.
Ainsworth scores with a leg kick.
Ainsworth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stanley throws a body punch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Wilfred Ainsworth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stanley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ainsworth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stanley.
Good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lands with a nice body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ainsworth thuds his shin into the meat of Stanley's side.
Ainsworth throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ainsworth is looking to wear down Stanley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2##TD2#
Stanley shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stanley was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ainsworth can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Stanley is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ainsworth is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ainsworth is looking to reverse the position.
Stanley tries to advance to mount but Ainsworth denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ainsworth manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stanley's best efforts.#SUB2#
Stanley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ainsworth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB2#
Stanley wants to work for an arm triangle but Ainsworth is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ainsworth wants to improve his position but Stanley is controlling well.
Ainsworth works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stanley passes Ainsworth's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ainsworth wants to control but Stanley is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Stanley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ainsworth doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stanley. #SUB2#
Stanley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ainsworth has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Ainsworth is trying is best to control the position here.
Stanley wants to control but Ainsworth is keeping him busy.
Ainsworth is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ainsworth slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ainsworth looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfred Ainsworth dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Ainsworth cracks Stanley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ainsworth feints and then cracks Stanley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stanley down.
Stanley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ainsworth. Ainsworth obviously looking to wear him down.
Ainsworth scores with a decent looking hook.
Good work by Stanley as he checks the leg kick.
Ainsworth throws out a leg kick but Stanley moves out of range and Ainsworth only half commits.
Stanley moves out of range of the leg kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lands a jab to Stanley's midsection.
Ainsworth throws a lazy uppercut
and Stanley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stanley counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ainsworth punishes Stanley's body with a nice straight punch.
Stanley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stanley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ainsworth looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Stanley moves out of range of the leg kick from Ainsworth.
Stanley throws a shot from downtown. Ainsworth moves away and avoids it.
Ainsworth scores with a jab to the body.
Stanley misses with a few strikes there.
Stanley misses the jab.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Stanley sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ainsworth motions for Stanley to come forward. Ainsworth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Stanley as he checks the leg kick.
Ainsworth lands a jab to the head.
Stanley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ainsworth keeps Stanley at a distance using the push kick.
Ainsworth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ainsworth stuns Stanley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
A leg kick checked by Stanley.
Ainsworth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ainsworth misses with a left hand
and Stanley counters with a straight right hand.
Ainsworth's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stanley under the eye.
Ainsworth moves out of range of the body kick from Stanley.
Ainsworth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth scores with a shot to the body.
Roger Michael Stanley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth dips to his left and cracks Stanley with an uppercut!
Stanley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ainsworth moves away.
Stanley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Ainsworth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stanley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ainsworth to score with a decent uppercut.
Ainsworth throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Ainsworth misses with a low kick as Stanley jumps back.
Ainsworth moves away from the strike by Stanley.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Stanley is just out of range.
Stanley tries a quick counter leg kick but Ainsworth is wise to it.
The crowd cheers as Ainsworth lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stanley doesn't seem phased though.
Ainsworth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Stanley feints and as Ainsworth raises his hands in defense, Stanley changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Stanley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stanley advances position into side control!
Ainsworth tries to improve position but can't.
Stanley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ainsworth keeps working.
Roger Michael Stanley has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Ainsworth manages to get back to half guard.
Ainsworth is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ainsworth has a hand on Stanley's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Stanley takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Stanley is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ainsworth has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ainsworth sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ainsworth is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfred Ainsworth 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#
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth motions for Stanley to come forward. Ainsworth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stanley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice body kick there by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth slips under a jab.
Stanley ducks under a wild hook from Ainsworth.
Stanley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Stanley throws a right hand that Ainsworth ducks under and follows up with a left that Ainsworth also avoids with ease.
Stanley looks to throw the jab but Ainsworth is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth with the inside leg kick. #TD2#
Stanley shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stanley showed some decent athleticism there.
Ainsworth is looking to control Stanley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ainsworth avoid being mounted?#T1#
Ainsworth has his hands clasped together around Stanley's back. He's all about the action.
Ainsworth is looking for a sweep. Stanley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stanley is looking to advance position but Ainsworth won't allow it.
Stanley is thwarting Ainsworth's attempts to control the position.
Ainsworth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stanley can do to turn this around?
Ainsworth is trying to control but Stanley manages to pass to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ainsworth is squirming around, avoiding Stanley's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ainsworth working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
Stanley goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ainsworth turns into him and now he's in Stanley's guard.
Ainsworth looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Stanley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ainsworth not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Stanley working for a triangle but Ainsworth defends it easily.
Stanley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ainsworth controls the pace.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stanley trying to keep a closed guard but Ainsworth is proving a slippery customer.
Ainsworth trying to control but Stanley is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ainsworth lands with a straight right. Stanley didn't see that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roger Michael Stanley.
I think Ainsworth 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 177
Date: Aug 31, 2022

#R1#
Barkley misses with a lunging right hand
and Stanley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barkley has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stanley.
Barkley throws a body kick that misses
letting Stanley counter with a right hand.
Barkley wants to slow Stanley down by chopping away at his legs.
A little feinted left hand from Stanley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barkley darts in trying to clinch
and Stanley counters with a nice body shot.
Barkley 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.
Stanley moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley thuds his shin into the meat of Stanley's side.
Barkley moves out of range of the strikes.
Barkley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stanley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barkley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stanley on the side of the head.#T1#
Barkley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stanley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barkley tries a head kick but it misses.
Stanley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stanley circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Barkley to the canvas! Barkley doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Stanley keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Michael Stanley!
A relieved looking Roger Michael Stanley 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 166
Date: Aug 03, 2022

#R1#
Watkins punishes Stanley's body with a nice straight punch.
Stanley swings for the body but Watkins moves out of range.
Stanley scores with a nice head shot.
Stanley scores with a shot to the body.
Watkins throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#It looks like Roger Michael Stanley has been cut.
Watkins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Watkins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Watkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Stanley avoids the damage to the body.
Stanley jumps guard but Watkins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Watkins prevents a body shot from Stanley.
Watkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stanley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Watkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Watkins throws a head kick but Stanley moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stanley blocks a head kick by Watkins.
Watkins's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Watkins duly obliges. #T1#
Watkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stanley with a nice cross.
Watkins throws a head kick but Stanley moves out of range. #CL#
Watkins drives through and clinches with Stanley against the cage.
Stanley prevents Watkins from breaking the clinch.
Stanley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Watkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Stanley has double underhooks. #BC#
Watkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Stanley finds it's target.
Watkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Watkins wants to clinch up but Stanley keeps it at a distance.#KD2#
Stanley cracks Watkins with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Watkins looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Stanley finish him? #ROC2#Watkins is rocked!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watkins misses with a body shot
and Stanley counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roger Michael Stanley!
A relieved looking Roger Michael Stanley 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 160
Date: Jul 08, 2022

#R1#
McGuire tries to land a front kick but Stanley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A punch lands to the side of McGuire 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stanley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A bone on bone clash there as Stanley blocks the leg kick.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stanley.
Nice body kick there by McGuire.
Stanley slips under a jab.
Stanley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stanley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGuire connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stanley scrambles back to his feet.
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stanley.
Stanley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
Stanley throws a chopping leg kick but McGuire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An inside leg kick from Stanley misses.
McGuire swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stanley counters with a good low kick that McGuire was not able to check.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stanley is fending him off so far but McGuire persists. Nope, Stanley circles away and we're back to standing.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body. Stanley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stanley in his tracks.
Stanley throws a solid leg kick but McGuire takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stanley.
Stanley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGuire tries for a takedown but Stanley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Stanley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stanley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGuire has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McGuire scores with a punch to the head.
McGuire digs a good hook to Stanley's body.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Stanley.
Stanley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stanley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Stanley.
McGuire looks to throw the jab but Stanley is out of range.
Roger Michael Stanley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stanley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stanley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGuire.
McGuire with a jab.
Stanley scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stanley looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
Stanley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stanley throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
McGuire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGuire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for McGuire. That snapped Stanley's head back.
McGuire throws a big shot that misses.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Stanley.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Stanley.
McGuire checks a leg kick nicely.
Roger Michael Stanley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire moves out of range of the leg kick from Stanley.
It looked like McGuire was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stanley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stanley misses with a body shot.
Stanley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
Stanley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stanley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGuire has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stanley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGuire feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McGuire swings for the body but Stanley moves out of range.
McGuire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stanley is able to avoid easily.
McGuire misses with a body shot. #T3#
McGuire throws a big shot that misses.
Nice straight punches there by McGuire. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGuire.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Stanley avoids them all with ease.
Nice shot by Stanley.
Stanley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
Stanley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stanley connects with a looping right hand.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stanley manages to avoid it.
Stanley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGuire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stanley.
Stanley scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Stanley.
Stanley throws a chopping leg kick but McGuire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGuire throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
McGuire has Stanley up against the cage in a clinch. #T4#
Stanley lands a body punch.
Stanley misses with the head strike.
McGuire tries a body shot but Stanley blocks it. #TD#
McGuire gets control of Stanley's arms and successfully pulls guard. McGuire will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
McGuire has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stanley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McGuire looking for a sweep. Not yet McGuire, not yet.
Stanley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stanley stopping the sweep attempt from McGuire.
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 Landon McGuire 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#
Stanley scores with a leg kick.
Stanley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuire half committed to a counter leg kick.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Landon McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
Stanley swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Stanley stuffs the takedown.
McGuire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stanley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stanley throws a head kick that half lands.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stanley scores with a head kick. #TD#
McGuire decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire with the ground and pound but Stanley uses the opportunity to regain guard.
McGuire passes Stanley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stanley is positioning himself well to prevent McGuire advancing to mount.
McGuire missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
McGuire missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McGuire wants to control but Stanley is keeping him busy. #SUB#
McGuire seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Stanley has recovered full guard.
McGuire won't allow Stanley to get back to his feet.
McGuire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stanley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stanley wants to sweep but no luck.
Our spies down at at Just a bunch of gays inform us that Stanley has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
McGuire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stanley is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stanley scores with a body shot.
Roger Michael Stanley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stanley misses with a double jab
and McGuire counters with an outside leg kick.
Stanley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stanley throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from McGuire misses the target.
The fighters circling - Stanley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stanley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stanley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stanley with the inside leg kick.
Stanley throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
McGuire connects with an inside leg kick.
Stanley slips under a jab.
The crowd cheers as Stanley lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGuire doesn't seem phased though.
Stanley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stanley misses with a few strikes there.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
McGuire misses with a low kick as Stanley jumps back.
Stanley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stanley throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
McGuire tries to clinch but Stanley is having none of it.
Nice shot lands for Stanley.
Stanley with a hook.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McGuire. Stanley shrugs it off though.
A swing and a miss from Stanley.
Stanley feints and then cracks McGuire's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGuire down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stanley but Stanley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stanley appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stanley throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire. #T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by McGuire or perhaps it was just good defense by Stanley, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Landon McGuire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stanley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire tried to score with a low kick but Stanley checks it.
A big right from McGuire misses.
McGuire backing away here, and Stanley unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Stanley coming out on top.
Stanley lands with an overhand left.
McGuire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stanley checks it well.
Stanley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGuire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stanley fails to land with a series of punches.
As Stanley tries to get set, McGuire tries to push him back and clinch up but Stanley manages to avoid the attempt.
Stanley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
Stanley connects with a right hand. McGuire shakes it off.
Stanley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGuire thuds his shin into the meat of Stanley's side.
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Stanley as he connects with a hook.
Stanley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Michael Stanley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Stanley throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire throwing a counter right hand but Stanley manages to avoid it.
McGuire looks for the body kick but Stanley saw that one coming.
McGuire getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stanley just misses with a punch to the body.
Stanley staying out of range there.
Stanley misses with a looping right.
A decent looking cross lands there for McGuire.
Stanley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
McGuire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stanley, pushing him back against the cage.
Stanley lands with a right to the head.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stanley.
McGuire tries to work over Stanley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stanley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire scores with a shot to the side of Stanley's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stanley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire lands with a light punch inside.
Stanley lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Stanley throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stanley.
Stanley struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Stanley lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stanley.
Stanley can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
Stanley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire has Stanley pressed against the cage, preventing Stanley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGuire keeps control of Stanley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stanley misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A body shot lands from McGuire.
McGuire is looking to control Stanley's arms but Stanley gets an underhook and turns him. Now McGuire has his back to the cage.
Stanley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stanley can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGuire lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Stanley misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire tries to work over Stanley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire lands an uppercut.
McGuire gets through Stanley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Stanley.
I was talking to McGuire's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McGuire gets through Stanley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGuire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stanley backwards.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Stanley - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Stanley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stanley.
Stanley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGuire takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stanley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGuires jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice uppercut there from Stanley.
Stanley scores with a leg kick.
McGuire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stanley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGuire throws a body punch but Stanley moves out of range. #T3#
Stanley misses with a hook.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire connects with a crisp jab.
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuire fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stanley just manages to avoid it.
McGuire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stanley.
McGuire takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stanley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Stanley.
Stanley throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
Stanley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stanley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stanley scores with a leg kick.
Stanley is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McGuire.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stanley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McGuire checks the leg kick.#T4#
McGuire blocks a head kick by Stanley.
Stanley motions for McGuire to come forward. Stanley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stanley checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
A counter left hand to the body from McGuire misses its target.
Stanley cracks McGuire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good standup being displayed there by Stanley as he connects with a hook.
McGuire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stanley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGuire 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.
Stanley throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and McGuire counters with a single leg into guard. Stanley didn't expect that.
Stanley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stanley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stanley keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

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

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 154
Date: Jun 15, 2022

#R1#
Fuhren moves out of range as Stanley strikes.
Fuhren swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Psiris Fuhren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stanley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fuhren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fuhren connects with a leg kick.
Stanley drops his hands momentarily and Fuhren takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stanley fails to land with a series of punches.
Fuhren has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.
Fuhren throws a big shot that misses.
Stanley counters with a body kick.
Stanley fakes the leg kick and cracks Fuhren in the body. #CL#
Fuhren rushes Stanley and presses him up against the cage.
Stanley throws a punch but it's blocked by Fuhren.
Stanley has a couple of punches blocked by Fuhren.
Fuhren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fuhren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Stanley.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stanley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stanley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fuhren lands with a short shot to the head.
Stanley working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Fuhren lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stanley.#BC2#
Stanley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fuhren wants to clinch up but Stanley keeps it at a distance.
Fuhren lands a nice hook to Stanley's body. Stanley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fuhren jabs at Stanley's body.
Fuhren misses with a hook.
Fuhren wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fuhren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stanley.
Fuhren gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stanley.
Stanley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stanley slips a jab from Fuhren.
Fuhren misses with an uppercut
and Stanley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fuhren ducks under a wild hook from Stanley.
Fuhren throws an off balance right hand
and Stanley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Fuhren is rocked!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stanley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fuhren connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stanley scrambles back to his feet.
Nice body punch from Fuhren.
Fuhren scores with a jab to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fuhren.
Fuhren chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big right from Fuhren misses.
Fuhren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stanley throws out the jab.
Stanley slips a jab from Fuhren.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fuhren.
Fuhren throws a lazy uppercut
and Stanley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fuhren sizes up Stanley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fuhren throws a hook but Stanley blocks it.
It seemed like Stanley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stanley throws a body punch but Fuhren moves out of range. #T3#
Good leg kick by Fuhren.
Fuhren just misses with a punch to the body.
Stanley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fuhren slips a jab from Stanley.
Fuhren misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Stanley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stanley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fuhren.
Stanley ducks under a wild hook from Fuhren.
Fuhren throws a right and a left that Stanley avoids nicely.
Stanley throws out a counter right but Fuhren avoids it with no problem.
Fuhren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stanley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fuhren misses with a left hand
letting Stanley counter with a right hand.
Fuhren misses with a body shot.
Stanley 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.
Fuhren throws a hook but Stanley avoids it easily.
Fuhren thows a leg kick but Stanley checks it #KD2#
and Stanley counters with a nice right hand that sends Fuhren toppling to the canvas! Fuhren scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Stanley finish him?!
Oh Fuhren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fuhren 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 Stanley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stanley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4#
Stanley darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Fuhren's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Stanley before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roger Michael Stanley!
After winning the bout, Roger Michael Stanley thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Psiris Fuhren spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 147
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Stanley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alaoui moves away.
Alaoui shapes to counter with a head kick.
Roger Michael Stanley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanley misses with a double jab
and Alaoui cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stanley throws a right hand that misses
and Alaoui counters with a stiff right hand.
Alaoui jabs at Stanley's body.
Alaoui scores with the left hand. Stanley knows he should have avoided that one.
Stanley throws a head kick that half lands.
Stanley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alaoui connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Roger Michael Stanley has been cut.
Alaoui throws a jab when Stanley was well out of range.
Stanley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alaoui misses with a low kick. #T1#
Stanley throws a lazy right hand but Alaoui sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stanley lands a jab to the nose.
A slow jab from Stanley misses its intended target.
Alaoui looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alaoui takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alaoui throws a leg kick but Stanley checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Stanley misses the target.#KD#
Stanley cracks Alaoui with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Alaoui looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Stanley finish him? #ROC#Alaoui is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alaoui is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Stanley doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Alaoui crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Alaoui's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roger Michael Stanley!
A victorious Roger Michael Stanley thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 140
Date: Apr 27, 2022

#R1#
Bass shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stanley manages to avoid it.
Stanley throws out a counter right but Bass avoids it with no problem.
Stanley throws a jab when Bass was well out of range.
Bass appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A low kick from Bass misses
letting Stanley counter with a right hand.
Bass thuds a left hand into Stanley's body.
Bass throws a looping overhand right but Stanley ducks down to avoid it.
Crunch! Stanley slams his shin into Bass's torso.
Stanley missing with a left hand there. Bass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bass connects with a single shot there.
Bass has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite MMA Training in the buildup to the fight.
Ronnie Bass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bass throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bass moves out of range of the body kick from Stanley.
Stanley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stanley blocks a jab.
Bass scores with a jab to the body.
Bass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stanley was well out of range. Poor timing from Bass.#T1#
Bass lands a nice shot that snaps Stanley's head back. #CUT#It looks like Roger Michael Stanley has been cut.
Stanley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bass is fending him off so far but Stanley persists. Nope, Bass circles away and we're back to standing.
That kick from Bass tenderised Stanley's leg. Stanley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bass wants to slow Stanley down by chopping away at his legs.
Ronnie Bass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stanley throws a right hand that Bass ducks under and follows up with a left that Bass also avoids with ease.
Stanley misses with a hook.
Bass takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stanley takes a jab right on the kisser.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bass. That's going to slow Stanley down.
Bass swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stanley counters with a series of strikes. Bass will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bass misses with a low kick.
Stanley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stanley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bass.
Stanley moves out of range of the body kick.
Stanley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Bass swings for the body but Stanley moves out of range.
Bass showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stanley.
A low kick from Bass misses #TD2#
and Stanley counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stanley looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Stanley passes to side control.
You can see the frustration on Bass's face as Stanley controls the position. #T3#
Bass is not content to let Stanley control the position.
Bass seems a little lost for a moment, as Stanley dominates the positioning.
Stanley wants to control but Bass is keeping him busy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bass is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stanley wants to control but Bass is keeping him busy.
Stanley has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bass!
Stanley looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bass stops Stanley from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Stanley content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roger Michael Stanley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roger Michael Stanley's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Stanley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bass misses with a wild body shot.
Despite the aggression on Stanley's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stanley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bass.
Bass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ronnie Bass is winning the standup battle so far.
Bass lands with a right hand.
Stanley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bass.
Stanley takes a swing at Bass's ribcage but misses.
Bass avoids the head kick by Stanley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bass lands with an uppercut that bounces Stanley off the cage and back into range.
Stanley misses with a low kick.
Stanley throws a series of punches but Bass avoids them all with ease.
Stanley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bass. #T1#
Bass misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bass connects with an inside leg kick.
Stanley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stanley was well out of range. Poor timing from Bass.
A jab from Bass misses.
Stanley appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stanley throws the left hand but Bass avoids the punch easily.
Stanley tries a head kick but it misses.
Bass tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stanley lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stanley throws a right and a left that Bass avoids nicely.
Bass swings for the body but Stanley moves out of range.
Stanley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bass doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bass comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bass chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stanley. #T2#
Bass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stanley was well out of range. Poor timing from Bass.
Stanley is trying to counter with his kicks.
Stanley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stanley throws a head kick that misses.
Bass swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bass throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bass connects with the punch.
Bass lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stanley at a distance.
Bass misses with a wild body shot.
Stanley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bass misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bass moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stanley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stanley slips under a jab.#T3#
Bass scores with a leg kick.
Bass keeps Stanley at a distance using the push kick.
Stanley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stanley throws a leg kick but Bass checks it.
Bass misses with a body shot.
Stanley throws out a counter right but Bass avoids it with no problem.
Bass moves out of range of the leg kick from Stanley.
Bass fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stanley on the side of the head.
Stanley throws a hook to the side of Bass's head but Bass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bass ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bass misses with a looping left.
Bass does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bass. That's going to slow Stanley down.
Stanley misses with a wild body shot.
Bass is looking to wear down Stanley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T4#
Bass tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stanley defending well as Bass loads up on a big left hand.
Bass looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bass. Stanley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bass tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stanley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Stanley misses with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bass bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bass is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stanley can do to turn this around?
Bass takes a swing at Stanley's ribcage but misses.
Stanley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Good leg kick by Bass.
Stanley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stanley lands with a nice body kick.
Stanley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stanley tries to bum rush Bass with a series of wild strikes but Bass uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bass feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bass cracks Stanley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Bass dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roger Michael Stanley's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stanley was well out of range. Poor timing from Bass.
A little jabbing left from Stanley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bass feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stanleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bass throws a solid leg kick but Stanley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bass.
Stanley raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Stanley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bass moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bass swings for the body but Stanley moves out of range.
Bass swings for the body but Stanley moves out of range.
Bass fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stanley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stanley misses with an uppercut.
Bass throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bass misses with a low kick.
Stanley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bass comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bass throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Bass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stanley.
Stanley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bass throws a hook to the side of Stanley's head but Stanley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stanley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bass.
Stanley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice defenses there by Bass.
Bass is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bass throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bass takes a swing at Stanley's ribcage but misses.
Bass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stanley throws out the jab.
Stanley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stanley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bass tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bass lands with a good body shot.
Bass takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stanley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bass finds it's way round the side to connect with Stanley's head.
Stanley lands a jab.#T2#
Bass finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bass throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bass jabs Stanley right on the nose. Stanley blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bass fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stanley checks it well.
Stanley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stanley.
Bass lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bass cracks Stanley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bass lands with a right hand.
Donk. Stanley catches Bass right on the button with a cross.
Bass misses with a wild body shot.
Bass misses with the body kick
enabling Stanley to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Bass keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stanley swings for the body but Bass moves out of range.
Bass appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stanley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bass scores with a leg kick.
Stanley checks the leg kick.
Stanley throws a fast counter high kick but Bass manages to duck under it in time.
That kick from Stanley tenderised Bass's leg. Bass is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stanley checks a low kick from Bass.
Bass shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stanley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bass throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bass bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stanley's head.
Bass throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Bass throws a body kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stanley! But no joy.
Stanley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stanley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stanley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bass takes a swing at Stanley's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bass pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #KD2#
Stanley lands a big head kick that sends Bass tumbling to the mat! Stanley takes a step backwards and waves Bass back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Ronnie Bass has been cut.
Bass wants to land a leg kick but Stanley is out of range.
Stanley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bass feints and then cracks Stanley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stanley down.
Bass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stanley manages to avoid it.
Bass swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stanley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bass throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice side step and Stanley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie Bass showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bass 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: BB 25 - Garbowa vs Tavares
Date: Feb 02, 2022

#R1#
Stanley throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Alvarez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Alvarez trying to control from Stanley's half guard. Stanley has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Alvarez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Stanley pushes a forearm under Alvarez's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Alvarez is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roger Michael Stanley!
After winning the bout, Roger Michael Stanley thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BB 15 - Zaintashara vs Roos
Date: Dec 15, 2021

#R1#
Ortega pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab lands there for Ortega.
Ortega scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stanley doesn't seem bothered though.
Ortega shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ortega scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ortega lands a jab to Stanley's midsection.
Stanley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ortega takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ortega looks to throw a body kick
letting Stanley counter with a right hand.
Stanley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Ortega gets a clinch.
Stanley struggles to land a body shot inside as Ortega controls his hands.
Ortega blocks a body shot from Stanley.
Stanley has a couple of punches blocked by Ortega. #T1#
Stanley tries to throw a body punch but Ortega avoids it by throwing Stanley back against the cage.
Ortega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stanley throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Stanley fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stanley.
Nice body punch from Stanley.
Stanley throws a punch but it's blocked by Ortega. #TD2#
Ortega wants the takedown. Stanley is fighting it off but Ortega persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Stanley's guard against the cage.
Ortega trying to control but Stanley is working from the bottom.
Stanley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stanley wants to sweep here but Ortega controlling him for the moment.
Stanley managing to control the position.
Ortega wants to control from the top but Stanley keeps moving. #T2#
Ortega trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stanley keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Ortega looking to sit in guard and control but Stanley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB#
Stanley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ortega throws his legs up looking for a submission but Stanley uses it to pass to side control.
Ortega looking for a sweep but Stanley has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortega is looking to get to half guard.
Stanley controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Ortega tries to improve his position but instead Stanley has taken his back!
Stanley seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Stanley has the hooks in. Ortega is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Stanley has good solid back control here.
Ortega looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ortega is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Stanley off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Ortega rolls, trying to escape but Stanley keeps control of the position. #T4#
Stanley has good solid back control here.
Ortega is trying to break free.
What can Ortega do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
I really don't envy Ortega right now. #SUB#
Ortega is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Stanley gets his way!
Ortega tries to roll but Stanley sticks to his back.
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 Roger Michael Stanley 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##TD2#
Stanley tries to sprawl but Ortega drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ortega looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ortega working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Ortega is just content to waste time from the top position. Stanley takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ortega passes Stanley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ortega is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stanley is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Stanley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stanley trying to control here. #T1#
Ortega slows the pace down in half guard.
Ortega wants to pass to mount but Stanley is defending the position.
Stanley moves into full guard.
Stanley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ortega.
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortega stopping the sweep attempt from Stanley.
Stanley managing to control the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ortega stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stanley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ortega is looking to work some ground and pound but Stanley has wrist control.
Stanley trying to keep a closed guard but Ortega is proving a slippery customer.
Stanley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ortega's guard. #REVR#
Stanley won't allow Ortega to sweep him here.
Ortega wants to hit a sweep here but Stanley passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ortega there!
Ortega holds on to Stanley around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Ortega wants to control but Stanley is having none of it.#T3#
Stanley wants to take his opponent's back but Ortega doesn't allow it.
Ortega looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Stanley controlling well, preventing Ortega from escaping the position.
Ortega turns into Stanley and is now in his guard.
Stanley pulls Ortega in close to prevent any damage.
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stanley is pulling down on Ortega's head. It's preventing any offense from Ortega, at least for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ortega accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Ortega controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ortega stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stanley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ortega wants to control from the top but Stanley keeps moving.
Ortega looking to pass the guard.
Stanley keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stanley wants to sweep here but Ortega controlling him for the moment.
Stanley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Noah Ortega will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ortega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stanley moves away.#TD2#
Ortega shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Ortega is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Stanley still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Stanley has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Stanley is staying tight to Ortega's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ortega is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega missing with punches from the bottom.
Stanley is thwarting Ortega's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Stanley is trying to work for a kimura but Ortega is defending well. #T1#
Stanley looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ortega is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ortega wants to sweep but Stanley has passed to side control!#SUB#
Ortega is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stanley's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Stanley! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Ortega has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Roger Michael Stanley!
An out of breath Roger Michael Stanley thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CMMA 174 Harrison v Virus
Date: Oct 23, 2021

#R1#
Barbosa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stanley counters with a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Barbosa finds it's target.#CUT2#It looks like Roger Michael Stanley has been cut.
Barbosa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barbosa misses with a right hand
letting Stanley counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Antonio Barbosa has been cut.
Barbosa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barbosa scores with a shot to the body.
Stanley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stanley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Stanley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.#T1#
Stanley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barbosa misses with a body kick.
Barbosa throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Stanley counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Barbosa down! Stanley is looking to finish but Barbosa is intelligently defending himself. #ROC#Barbosa is rocked!
Stanley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stanley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stanley trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Barbosa 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#
Stanley wants to get back to full guard.
Stanley is trying to control but Barbosa manages to pass to mount!
Stanley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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!
Barbosa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Stanley is trying to reverse the position but instead Barbosa has taken his back - oops!
Barbosa keeps control of the position easily here as Stanley tries to buck him off.
Let's hope that Barbosa has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Barbosa is continuing to stall.#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.
I really don't envy Stanley right now.
Barbosa trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Stanley doesn't escape.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Barbosa.
Yet more stalling tactics from Barbosa.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stanley breaks Barbosa's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Barbosa seems keen to control Stanley's posture.
Barbosa wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Barbosa dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Stanley with a jab.
Stanley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stanley moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
Antonio Barbosa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stanley throws an overhand right that lands on Barbosa's shoulder, as Barbosa tries to avoid the shot.
Barbosa replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Stanley blocks it well.
Barbosa connects with a looping right hand.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stanley moves away.
Barbosa connects with a nice looking jab.
Stanley misses with a leg kick
letting Barbosa counter with a right hand. #T1#
Barbosa lands the left hand.
Stanley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa defending well as Stanley loads up on a big left hand.
Stanley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Barbosa.
Stanley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa.
As Stanley backs off Barbosa throws a huge counter combo but Stanley manages to avoid it all.
Stanley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barbosa cracks Stanley with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Barbosa misses with an uppercut
and Stanley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barbosa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Stanley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
An attempted straight right counter from Stanley misses the target.
Stanley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barbosa throws a sloppy head kick and Stanley moves out of range easily.
Stanley half committed to a counter leg kick.
Roger Michael Stanley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbosa 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stanley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barbosa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#Roger Michael Stanley's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Barbosa lands with a cross.
Barbosa throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Stanley colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Barbosa as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Stanley is left battered and dazed whilst Barbosa and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Barbosa!
An out of breath Antonio Barbosa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CMMA 165 Slaissi v Dankovich
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
Jackson leaves Stanley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Stanley moved away.
Stanley takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stanley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Stanley.
Stanley scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
Jackson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Stanley misses its intended target.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stanley 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.
Jackson checks a low kick from Stanley.
Jackson tried to counter with a leg kick but Stanley avoided it.
Stanley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson takes a swing at Stanley's ribcage but misses.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stanley blocks the body kick. #T1#
Jackson scoring well with a low kick there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stanley 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.
Jackson tries a low kick but Stanley avoids it.
Jackson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Stanley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stanley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jackson.
Stanley looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Stanley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stanley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stanley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stanley looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Stanley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stanley's knee momentarily.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Stanley.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stanley loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stanley throws a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a good low kick that Stanley was not able to check.
Stanley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Stanley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
A clash of legs there as Stanley blocks the low kick.
Jackson tried to score with a low kick but Stanley checks it.#T2#
Jackson avoids the body shot from Stanley.
Stanley lands with a cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson avoids the body shot from Stanley.
Stanley throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Stanley checks a leg kick nicely.
Jackson misses with a leg kick.
Stanley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Stanley misses with a looping right.
Roger Michael Stanley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
As Stanley looks to move away, Jackson throws a big counter combo but Stanley just gets out of the way.
Stanley blocks the body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Stanley shoots in.
Demetrius Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Michael Stanley.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson throws a wild body kick that Stanley sees coming a mile off.
A telegraphed right hand from Stanley misses the target.
Stanley avoids a kick to the body.
Jackson scores with a hook.
Stanley throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jackson counters with an outside leg kick.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Stanley saw that one coming.#T3#
Stanley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Stanley ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jackson tried to counter with a leg kick but Stanley avoided it.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Stanley's shoulder, as Stanley tries to avoid the shot.
Stanley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Demetrius Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson wants to land a leg kick but Stanley is out of range.
Jackson throws a low kick but Stanley moves out of range easily.
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stanley.
Stanley fails to land the takedown.
Stanley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Good work by Stanley as he checks the leg kick.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Stanley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jackson is out of range and Stanley settles back down.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Stanley manages to avoid it.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Good exchange - Stanley coming out on top.
Stanley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stanley wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
Jackson slips under a jab.
Stanley 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!
Jackson moves out of range as Stanley strikes.
Stanley misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Stanley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson tried to counter with a leg kick but Stanley avoided it.
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stanley to score with a decent uppercut.
Jackson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stanley lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into range.
An inside leg kick from Stanley misses.
Stanley 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.
Jackson tried to counter with a leg kick but Stanley avoided it.
Jackson scores with a sloppy right hand. Stanley should have avoided that one.
Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jackson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Stanley moved away.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stanley.
Jackson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jackson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stanley throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Stanley throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stanley just manages to avoid it.
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 Demetrius Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stanley, as that shot connected.
Stanley lands a head shot.
Stanley looks for the body kick but Jackson saw that one coming.
Stanley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Stanley checks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackson.
Jackson tries to land a leg kick but Stanley saw it coming and moves away.
Stanley is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jackson tries to work over Stanley's front leg with a kick but Stanley checks it.
A nice side step and Stanley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Stanley on that attempt.
Stanley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stanley misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stanley fails with the takedown
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Demetrius Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Michael Stanley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jackson is able to avoid easily.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Stanley sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jackson tries to land a leg kick but Stanley saw it coming and moves away.
Stanley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stanley dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1#
Stanley scores with a nice body kick.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Stanley counters with a leg kick.
Stanley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jackson throws a low kick but Stanley moves out of range easily.
Stanley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stanley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson walks into a left hand.
Stanley checks a leg kick.
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stanley moves away.
Stanley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stanley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Demetrius Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Stanley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stanley slips under a jab from Jackson.
Jackson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jackson throws a hook but Stanley avoids it easily.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Stanley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Stanley misses with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stanley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stanley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stanley slips a jab from Jackson.
A solid body kick from Jackson.
Stanley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Stanley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stanley throws a chopping leg kick but Jackson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Roger Michael Stanley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A left and a right from Stanley both land. Nice combination.
Jackson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stanley.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stanley! But no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stanley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Jackson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Stanley.
Stanley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stanley appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
Stanley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stanley staying out of range there.
Jackson connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Stanley throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Stanley didn't see that one coming.
Stanley missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stanley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stanley throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.
Stanley looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
Stanley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jackson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stanley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A low kick lands for Jackson.
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stanley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
Stanley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stanley throws out a leg kick but Jackson moves out of range and Stanley only half commits.
Jackson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stanley.#T4#
Stanley throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stanley or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson, which made it look bad.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stanley.
Jackson lands a lovely overhand right.
Jackson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Stanley.
Jackson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stanley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Stanley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks.
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stanley throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson takes a swing at Stanley's ribcage but misses.
Stanley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stanley's corner calls for a 1-2. Stanley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back 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 Demetrius Jackson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Stanley connects with a looping right hand.
Stanley misses with a hook.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Stanley.
A big right from Stanley misses.
Stanley throws a solid leg kick but Jackson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stanley.
Stanley blocks a low kick nicely.
Stanley connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Stanley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stanley cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jackson cracks Stanley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanley looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick from Stanley misses.
Stanley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stanley manages to avoid it.
Stanley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stanley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson with a hook.#T1#
Jackson lunges at Stanley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stanley's hand.
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Stanley's front leg but catches the back leg as Stanley tries to avoid it.
Stanley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jackson on the side of the head.
Stanley misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Stanley moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
A big left from Stanley misses.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Stanley throws a leg kick
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stanley misses the shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Stanley looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
A low kick from Stanley misses
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stanley throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Stanley misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stanley. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stanley throws out the jab.
Stanley throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson lands a leg kick that knocks Stanley off balance momentarily.
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Stanley's shoulder, as Stanley tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson with a jab.
Good leg kick by Jackson.
Stanley misses with a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick lands from Stanley.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Stanley's shoulder, as Stanley tries to avoid the shot.
Stanley tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Jackson.
Stanley cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
Stanley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stanley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Jackson lands a lovely overhand right.
Stanley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stanley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stanley throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Stanley.
As Stanley backs away, Jackson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jackson throws a chopping leg kick but Stanley manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And Stanley tries to counter it with a takedown but Jackson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jackson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stanley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stanley scores with a nice strike.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stanley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As Stanley backs away, Jackson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Demetrius Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson blocks a low kick nicely.
Jackson works Stanley's body with a nice hook.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
Stanley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Stanley throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jackson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stanley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Jackson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jackson avoids a kick to the body.
Stanley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson.
Stanley throws a body kick that misses.
Stanley scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
Stanley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jackson.
Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stanley throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stanley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jackson.
Stanley fails with the takedown.
Stanley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Demetrius Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: CMMA 152 Big Mouth v Marchant
Date: Sep 03, 2021

#R1#
Stanley throws a right hand that misses
and Yrkje counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yrkje displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stanley throws out the jab.
Stanley throws a front kick aimed at Yrkje's knee but Yrkje avoids it well.
Yrkje is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stanley.
Stanley misses with a right hand
enabling Yrkje to counter with a crisp jab.
Stanley throws a looping overhand right but Yrkje ducks down to avoid it.
Yrkje looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yrkje misses with a looping right.
Stanley just misses with a punch to the body.
Stanley looks to throw the jab but Yrkje is out of range.
Yrkje half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stanley looks to throw the jab but Yrkje is out of range.
Stanley misses with a left hand
enabling Yrkje to counter with a crisp jab.
Stanley missing with a left hand there. Yrkje was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roger Michael Stanley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanley throws a jab when Yrkje was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yrkje fakes the leg kick and cracks Stanley in the body.
Stanley throws a body shot but no joy.
Yrkje staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Stanley.
Yrkje throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Stanley misses with a looping left.
Stanley walks into a left hand.
Stanley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yrkje with a nice calf kick.
Stanley throws a big shot that misses.
Yrkje tries to counter by clinching up but Stanley breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Yrkje darts in and clinches Stanley up against the cage.#BC#
Yrkje escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stanley defending well as Yrkje loads up on a big left hand.
Stanley misses the body punch
and Yrkje counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stanley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stanley scores with a hook to the body. Yrkje takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stanley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yrkje swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yrkje checks a leg kick.
Yrkje staying out of range there.
Stanley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stanley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yrkje.
Stanley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yrkje has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yrkje throws a lazy right hand but Stanley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yrkje checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yrkje ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Yrkje wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yrkje slips under a jab.
Stanley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yrkje checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yrkje missing with a left hand there. Stanley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stanley misses with a lunging right hand
and Yrkje counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stanley looks to land a left hand but Yrkje moved out of range nicely.
Stanley connects with a jab.
Stanley throws a hook but Yrkje avoids it easily.
Stanley throws out a leg kick but Yrkje moves out of range and Stanley only half commits.
Yrkje tried to counter with a leg kick but Stanley avoided it.
Stanley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yrkje checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yrkje scores with a punch to the head.
Yrkje slips a straight right by Stanley.
Yrkje slips a straight right by Stanley.#T3#
Yrkje misses with a body kick.
Yrkje slips a jab from Stanley.
It looked like Yrkje wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yrkje throws a hook but Stanley avoids it easily.
Stanley misses the jab.
Yrkje moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Yrkje was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stanley.
Stanley misses the shot to the body.
Stanley misses with a right hand
and Yrkje counters with a stiff right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yrkje checks a leg kick.
Stanley throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Yrkje counters by clinching up. #BC#
Yrkje breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Stanley.
Stanley throws a leg kick but Yrkje checks it.
Stanley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yrkje moves out of range as Stanley strikes.
That kick from Stanley tenderised Yrkje's leg. Yrkje is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stanley moves out of range as Yrkje strikes.#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Stanley.
Stanley throws a leg kick but Yrkje checks it.
Stanley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yrkje swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yrkje avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stanley is looking to slow Yrkje down with leg kicks.
Yrkje uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stanley.
Yrkje tries to work over Stanley's front leg with a kick but Stanley checks it.
Stanley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stanley tries to land a body kick#CL#
and Yrkje counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yrkje. #BC#
Yrkje breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yrkje throws a hook to the side of Stanley's head but Stanley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Yrkje.
Stanley fails to land with a series of punches.
Stanley avoids the body shot from Yrkje.
Stanley cracks Yrkje with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yrkje looks to throw the jab but Stanley is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roger Michael Stanley will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Stanley throws a body kick that misses.
Yrkje was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big left from Stanley misses.
Stanley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stanley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yrkje.
Yrkje is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yrkje checks a low kick from Stanley.
No joy there for Stanley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stanley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yrkje manages to avoid it.
Stanley throws a body punch but Yrkje moves out of range.
Yrkje slips a jab from Stanley.
Stanley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yrkje takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Yrkje misses.
Yrkje connects with a leg kick.
Stanley throws a leg kick but Yrkje sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yrkje bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stanley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stanley. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Yrkje misses the target.
Yrkje listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stanley tried to score with a low kick but Yrkje checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Yrkje on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stanley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stanley is looking to slow Yrkje down with leg kicks.
Stanley tried to score with a low kick but Yrkje checks it.
Stanley tries to land a leg kick but Yrkje saw it coming and moves away.
Stanley misses with a leg kick
and Stanley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stanley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Stanley misses.
Stanley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stanley gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Stanley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stanley lands a leg kick that knocks Yrkje off balance momentarily.
Stanley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stanley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2##CL#
Yrkje takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yrkje blocks a body shot from Stanley.
Yrkje is trying to break the clinch but Stanley is controlling him.#BC#
Yrkje breaks from the clinch.
Stanley loads up on a big right hand but Yrkje slips the punch.
Stanley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stanley misses with a hook
and Yrkje counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stanley connects with an inside leg kick.
Stanley throws an overhand right that lands on Yrkje's shoulder, as Yrkje tries to avoid the shot.
Stanley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stanley connects with the punch.
Yrkje checks a leg kick.
Stanley throws a leg kick but Yrkje sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stanley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stanley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stanley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Stanley throws a hook to the side of Yrkje's head but Yrkje sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yrkje has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stanley.
Yrkje blocks a head kick by Stanley.
Yrkje takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick lands for Stanley.
Stanley throws a leg kick
and Yrkje counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stanley looks to land a right hand but Yrkje moved out of range.
Stanley throws a big shot that misses.
Stanley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stanley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slow jab from Yrkje misses its intended target.
Yrkje ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stanley moves away.
Yrkje slips under a jab from Stanley.
Yrkje tests Stanley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yrkje throws a poor cross that misses
and Stanley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Stanley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yrkje sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yrkje tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stanley manages to circle out of the way.
Roger Michael Stanley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick lands from Stanley.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stanley stalks Yrkje and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Yrkje's face. Yrkje staggers backwards, shaken.
Stanley misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Yrkje misses the target.
Stanley gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Yrkje counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yrkje tries to clinch up.
Yrkje blocks a leg kick.
Stanley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stanley slips under a jab from Yrkje.
Stanley moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stanley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yrkje.
Yrkje displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stanley throws out the jab.
Stanley scores with a nice right hand.
Yrkje throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stanley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stanley swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Michael Stanley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A jab from Stanley misses.
Stanley 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.
Stanley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stanley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stanley connects with a solid leg kick.
Yrkje blocks a leg kick.
Yrkje takes one on the button.
Stanley slips a jab from Yrkje.
It seemed like Stanley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stanley - that will leave a mark!
Stanley scores with a punch to the head.
Yrkje throws a front kick aimed at Stanley's knee but Stanley avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Stanley misses the target.
Stanley 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.
Yrkje throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Stanley misses.
Yrkje tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stanley manages to circle out of the way.
Yrkje keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
Yrkje checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yrkje wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stanley throws a jab when Yrkje was well out of range.
Stanley misses the shot to the body.
Stanley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yrkje misses with a leg kick.
Yrkje throws a big shot that misses.
Stanley lands an overhand right.
Stanley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stanley throws out a leg kick but Yrkje moves out of range and Stanley only half commits.
Yrkje misses with a body shot.
Yrkje checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yrkje throwing a counter right hand but Stanley manages to avoid it.
Stanley moves out of range of the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Stanley checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stanley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stanley throws a jab when Yrkje was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Yrkje misses the target.
Stanley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Toby Keith Yrkje has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stanley throws a leg kick but Yrkje sees it coming and moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Yrkje misses the target.
Stanley moves away from the strike by Yrkje.
Yrkje slips a jab and a cross from Stanley.
Stanley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yrkje moves away.
Stanley 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.
Stanley throws a low kick but Yrkje moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Stanley.
Yrkje blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Yrkje misses its target.
Yrkje misses with a body kick.
Good shot there by Yrkje.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stanley misses the shot to the body.
Stanley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yrkje checks it well.
Yrkje throwing a counter right hand but Stanley manages to avoid it.
Yrkje uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stanley.
Yrkje throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stanley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stanley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yrkje to score with a decent uppercut.
Stanley misses with an uppercut. Yrkje saw that one coming.
Yrkje is looking to counter the offense by Stanley and move into the clinch.#T3#
Yrkje wants to clinch up but Stanley keeps it at a distance.
Stanley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stanley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yrkje moves away.
Stanley cracks a nice hook into Yrkje's ribs.
Stanley misses with an uppercut. Yrkje saw that one coming.
Yrkje on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stanley throws a hook but Yrkje avoids it easily.
Yrkje jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Yrkje doesn't manage to clinch there - Stanley circles away.
Stanley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stanley with the inside leg kick.
Yrkje bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stanley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab from Yrkje.
Stanley with the inside leg kick.
Stanley swats away the attempt to clinch by Yrkje.#T4#
Stanley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stanley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yrkje throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stanley.
Stanley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yrkje seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Yrkje throws a shot from downtown. Stanley moves away and avoids it.
Stanley scores with a decent looking hook.
Stanley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stanley throws a solid leg kick but Yrkje takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stanley.
Stanley connects with a single shot there.
Stanley stalks Yrkje and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Yrkje's face. Yrkje staggers backwards, shaken.
Stanley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stanley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stanley throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Michael Stanley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stanley 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: CMMA 141 Panic v Seng
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
Dukat defending well as Stanley loads up on a big left hand.
Stanley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dukat.
Dukat throws a sloppy body shot
and Stanley counters with a left to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Dukat 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dukat getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stanley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dukat finds it's way round the side to connect with Stanley's head.
The fighters circling - Dukat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dukat misses with a shot to the body
and Dukat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stanley keeps the fight on the outside.
Dukat connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stanley. Stanley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stanley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC#Dukat is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dukat fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dukat is still on wobbly legs! Can Stanley finish him?
Stanley thumps Dukat with a low kick.
Stanley cracks Dukat with a left hook right on the temple and Dukat goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Stanley lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Dukat is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roger Michael Stanley!
An out of breath Roger Michael Stanley thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CMMA 127 Rockefeller v Maksud
Date: Jul 04, 2021

#R1#
Rurikovich takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rurikovich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stanley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at No Stepchild - No Entrance in the buildup to the fight.
Rurikovich tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stanley counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab lands there for Stanley.
Rurikovich on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rurikovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Rurikovich misses the jab.
Rurikovich misses with a straight right.
Rurikovich misses with the combination.
Rurikovich loads up on a big right hand but Stanley slips the punch.
Rurikovich looks to land a combination but Stanley avoids it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stanley. That's going to slow Rurikovich down.
Rurikovich wants to clinch up but Stanley keeps it at a distance.
Stanley connects with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Stanley.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rurikovich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stanley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stanley lands a leg kick that knocks Rurikovich off balance momentarily.#T1#
Rurikovich misses with a leg kick.
Rurikovich tries to clinch up.
Stanley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rurikovich checks a low kick from Stanley.
Rurikovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stanley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stanley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rurikovich connects with a leg kick. #CL2#
Rurikovich darts in and clinches Stanley up against the cage.
Rurikovich misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Stanley - that landed with a thud.
Stanley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stanley is leaning against Rurikovich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stanley struggles to land a body shot inside as Rurikovich controls his hands.
Stanley misses with some punches.
Stanley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rurikovich avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rurikovich misses with an elbow over the top.
Stanley scores with a shot to the side of Rurikovich's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Stanley on the inside.
Stanley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Stanley turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Stanley manages to end up in side control.
Rurikovich struggling a bit here.#T2#
Stanley trying to control the position but Rurikovich is working away.
Rurikovich can't do much from the bottom here.
Stanley tries to advance to mount but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rurikovich can't do much from the bottom here.
Stanley tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rurikovich felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Rurikovich struggling a bit here.
Stanley controlling the position from side mount. #SUB#
Stanley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rurikovich knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Stanley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rurikovich sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Stanley wants to work for an arm triangle but Rurikovich is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rurikovich wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Stanley wants to work for an arm triangle but Rurikovich is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rurikovich has his hands clasped together around Stanley's back. He's all about the action.
Stanley wants to free his trapped foot but Rurikovich is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stanley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Michael Stanley dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rurikovich stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stanley.
Rurikovich throws a leg kick that misses.
Stanley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rurikovich closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stanley counters with a nice uppercut.
Rurikovich throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stanley.
Stanley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rurikovich lands a head shot.
Stanley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stanley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rurikovich can do to turn this around?
Stanley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rurikovich.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rurikovich takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rurikovich misses the jab.
Rurikovich throws a leg kick but Stanley sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rurikovich is looking to score with low kicks.
Stanley thinks about countering with a body kick.#TD#
Stanley shoots in and bounces Rurikovich off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Rurikovich wriggles free and stands up. #T1#
Rurikovich closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stanley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Rurikovich misses the target.
Rurikovich misses with a double jab
and Stanley counters with a nice leg kick.
Rurikovich moves away from the strike by Stanley.
Stanley blocks a jab.
Stanley appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Stanley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rurikovich doesn't seem phased though.
Stanley dips to his left and cracks Rurikovich with an uppercut!
Stanley checks a leg kick nicely.
Stanley tries a low kick but Rurikovich avoids it.
Stanley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Stanley looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Rurikovich manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Stanley - that landed with a thud.
Stanley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rurikovich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Rurikovich blocks a body shot from Stanley.
Stanley is trying to drag Rurikovich to the mat but Rurikovich just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rurikovich stalling in the clinch but Stanley improves position.
Rurikovich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rurikovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stanley's elbow.
Stanley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stanley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rurikovich throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short left from Stanley.
Rurikovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Stanley.
Stanley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stanley misses with a punch to the body.
Stanley tries a body shot but Rurikovich blocks it.
Stanley misses with a body punch.
Stanley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rurikovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rurikovich throws a head punch that misses.
Stanley misses with some punches.
Stanley throws a punch but it's blocked by Rurikovich. #T3#
Rurikovich misses with an elbow strike.
Rurikovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stanley.
Stanley lands with a short shot to the head.
Stanley lands a body shot.
Rurikovich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rurikovich lands an elbow just above Stanley 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Roger Michael Stanley has been cut.
Rurikovich throws a head punch that misses.
Stanley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rurikovich's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stanley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stanley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stanley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stanley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stanley.
Stanley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stanley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rurikovich's elbow.
Stanley lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Rurikovich.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stanley.
Stanley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stanley looking for a takedown.
Roger Michael Stanley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rurikovich misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
Rurikovich wants to stall.
Rurikovich working aggressively here.
Rurikovich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stanley backwards.
Stanley blocks an elbow strike from Rurikovich.
Rurikovich throws an elbow that misses.
Nice body punch from Stanley.
Rurikovich is breathing heavily.
Stanley lands a right hand.
Rurikovich prevents a body shot from Stanley.
Stanley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rurikovich.
Stanley lands a hook that snaps the head of Rurikovich backwards.
Stanley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rurikovich wants to stall.
Rurikovich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stanley lands with a right to the head.
Stanley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rurikovich gets underhooks to prevent Stanley's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Michael Stanley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rurikovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stanley lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Michael Stanley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roger Michael Stanley'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#
Stanley cracks Rurikovich with a good jab.
Stanley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rurikovich takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stanley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rurikovich has time to react.
A telegraphed right hand from Rurikovich misses the target.
Rurikovich throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stanley on the side of the head. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rurikovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stanley presses Rurikovich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rurikovich blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rurikovich.
Stanley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stanley.
A right hand to the body from Stanley.
Rurikovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stanley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stanley struggles to land a body shot inside as Rurikovich controls his hands.
Stanley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rurikovich looking to throw knees to the head but Stanley is blocking nicely.
Rurikovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stanley misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Stanley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stanley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rurikovich throws an elbow but it misses. #TD#
Stanley has picked Rurikovich up - he's going for a ride! Stanley dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB#
Stanley seems to be working for a kimura but Rurikovich defends the submission attempt.
Stanley trying to control the action but Rurikovich is working from the bottom.
Stanley works his foot free and advances to mount.
Stanley controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Stanley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stanley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stanley wants to take his opponent's back but Rurikovich doesn't allow it.
You get the feeling that Rurikovich really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Vladimir Rurikovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Stanley looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rurikovich is looking to get to half guard.
Stanley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rurikovich is looking to escape. #SUB#
Stanley has control of Rurikovich's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rurikovich regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Stanley trying to control but Rurikovich is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stanley takes Rurikovich's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Rurikovich is in trouble. #SUB#
Stanley is looking for the choke from the back position but Rurikovich is controlling his hands well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stanley is not going to allow Rurikovich to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Rurikovich defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

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

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

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

Event: CMMA 114 Warrior v McWrestler
Date: Jun 04, 2021

#R1#
Bougoumou throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bougoumou tries to score with a low kick but Stanley moves his leg out of the way.
Bougoumou shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bougoumou throws a leg kick but Stanley sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bougoumou tries to clinch there but Stanley circles away.
Stanley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bougoumou throws a wild body kick that Stanley sees coming a mile off.
Stanley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bougoumou ducks under a wild hook from Stanley.
Bougoumou throws a leg kick
and Stanley counters with a series of strikes. Bougoumou will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stanley checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bougoumou lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stanley doesn't manage to clinch there - Bougoumou circles away.
Bougoumou scores with a hook.
Bougoumou lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Bougoumou connects with a single shot there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bougoumou darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bougoumou pushes Stanley away with a front kick.
Stanley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stanley is looking to chop away at Bougoumou's legs.
Stanley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bougoumou looks for the body kick but Stanley saw that one coming.
Bougoumou swings widly with a right hand
and Stanley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bougoumou throws a right and a left that Stanley avoids nicely.
Bougoumou tries to land a front kick but Stanley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bougoumou misses with a straight right.
Ouje Bougoumou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bougoumou goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Stanley misses.#T2#
Bougoumou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bougoumou chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stanley can pounce on him.
Bougoumou fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stanley is out of range.
Stanley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stanley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stanley throws a head kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bougoumou.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bougoumou rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stanley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bougoumou lands a nice hook to Stanley's body. Stanley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stanley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stanley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Bougoumou darts in and clinches Stanley up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stanley.
Stanley lands a body punch. #T3#
Stanley throws a head punch that misses.
Bougoumou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stanley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stanley throws a punch but it's blocked by Bougoumou.
Stanley throws a punch but it's blocked by Bougoumou.
Stanley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stanley throws a punch but it's blocked by Bougoumou.
Bougoumou blocks an uppercut.
Bougoumou tries a body shot but Stanley blocks it.
Stanley struggles to land a body shot inside as Bougoumou controls his hands.
Bougoumou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stanley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stanley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stanley lands with a right to the head.
Bougoumou wants to stall.
Bougoumou pushes Stanley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stanley prevents a body shot from Bougoumou.
Bougoumou throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Bougoumou tries to throw a body punch but Stanley avoids it by throwing Bougoumou back against the cage.
Bougoumou definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bougoumou.
Stanley prevents a body shot from Bougoumou.
Stanley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bougoumou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stanley can't find room to land a body shot as Bougoumou controls the action.
Stanley prevents a body shot from Bougoumou.
Bougoumou's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bougoumou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stanley tries to work over Bougoumou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stanley lands a hook that snaps the head of Bougoumou backwards.
Stanley lands a hook that snaps the head of Bougoumou backwards.
Bougoumou struggles to land a body shot inside as Stanley controls his hands.
Bougoumou lands a left hand.
Bougoumou holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bougoumou misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stanley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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 Ouje Bougoumou will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bougoumou misses with a low kick.
Bougoumou scores with a spinning back kick!
Bougoumou throws a lazy uppercut
and Stanley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bougoumou lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bougoumou feints and then cracks Stanley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stanley down.
Stanley 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.
Bougoumou fakes the leg kick and cracks Stanley in the body.
Stanley checks a low kick from Bougoumou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanley moves out of range of the strikes.
Bougoumou misses with a body kick.
Bougoumou throws a leg kick but Stanley moved away.
Good leg kick by Bougoumou. #T1#
Bougoumou wants to land a leg kick but Stanley is out of range.
It seemed like Stanley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bougoumou fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stanley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Bougoumou misses.
Stanley only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bougoumou on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bougoumou doesn't manage to clinch there - Stanley circles away.
Stanley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stanley looks to throw the jab but Bougoumou is out of range.
Bougoumou lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bougoumou throws a leg kick #KD2#
and Stanley counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bougoumou! Stanley lets Bougoumou back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Bougoumou is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Stanley moves into the clinch.
Oh Bougoumou is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stanley can't find room to land a body shot as Bougoumou controls the action.
Stanley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stanley lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Bougoumou to his knees! Stanley keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Michael Stanley!
Our winner, Roger Michael Stanley, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CMMA 107: Contenders III
Date: May 16, 2021

#R1#
Lobchov misses with the combination.
Lobchov walks into a jab.
Stanley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lobchov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stanley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A low kick from Stanley is predictable there #TD#
and Lobchov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lobchov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stanley is trying to control the position but Lobchov postures up.
Stanley keeping moving, preventing Lobchov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lobchov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lobchov trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at No Stepchild - No Entrance inform us that Stanley has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Lobchov passes into half guard.
Stanley tries to roll over but Lobchov keeps him under control.
Stanley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lobchov is working away from the top position though.
Stanley is looking for a sweep. Lobchov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stanley is refusing to be controlled, as Lobchov sits in half guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stanley tries to roll over but Lobchov keeps him under control.
Lobchov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stanley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Lobchov wants to work for an arm triangle but Stanley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stanley trying to hold on to Lobchov's head to control him but Lobchov postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stanley is pressing down on Lobchov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lobchov is pushing down on Stanley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stanley is fighting to maintain full guard but Lobchov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lobchov is looking to pass Stanley's guard but actually Stanley recovers to full guard.
Lobchov pushing down on Stanley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Lobchov not doing much here.
It looks like Lobchov is going to stand back up.
Stanley is controlling Lobchov's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Lobchov seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Lobchov seems to be working for a kimura but Stanley defends the submission attempt.
Stanley tries to get to full guard but Lobchov has control of the leg. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Stanley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lobchov is pressing down on Stanley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stanley is holding on for now.
Stanley wants to control but Lobchov is keeping busy.
Lobchov wants to free his trapped foot but Stanley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lobchov is thwarting Stanley's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vasili Lobchov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Stanley scores with a jab.
Stanley scores with a body shot.
Stanley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lobchov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stanley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lobchov scrambles back to his feet.
Stanley scores with a nice head shot.
Lobchov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Stanley connects with a crisp jab.
Lobchov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stanley sizes up Lobchov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stanley lands with an uppercut that bounces Lobchov off the cage and back into range.
Stanley cracks Lobchov with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lobchov misses with a hook. Stanley ducked under it nicely.
Lobchov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice takedown defense from Stanley. No joy for Lobchov on that attempt.
A little jabbing left from Stanley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lobchov takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Lobchov checks a low kick from Stanley.
Lobchov throws a big counter combination but Stanley scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stanley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Stanley shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lobchov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Lobchov is looking for a triangle but Stanley pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lobchov keeping full guard, as Stanley tries to pass.
Vasili Lobchov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lobchov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lobchov keeping moving, preventing Stanley from controlling successfully. #T2#
Lobchov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Stanley has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Lobchov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Stanley is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Lobchov pulls down on the head and he's put Stanley to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vasili Lobchov!
A victorious Vasili Lobchov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C4 - XXXII - Williams v Diesel
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Stanley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Stanley throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson tries to clinch but Stanley is having none of it.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Stanley down.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stanley or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson, which made it look bad.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stanley at a distance.
Stanley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stanley.
Stanley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Jackson slips under a jab from Stanley.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Stanley feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Stanley is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been hearing reports that Stanley has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stanley.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stanley.
Jackson 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. #T1#
Stanley blocks a low kick nicely.
Stanley plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Demetrius Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stanley throws a head kick that misses.
Stanley is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stanley with a nice cross.
Stanley tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stanley.
Stanley lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stanley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stanley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stanley looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stanley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stanley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson moves out of range as Stanley strikes.
Jackson takes a swing at Stanley'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!
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stanley misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big right from Stanley misses.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Stanley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson misses with a shot to the body
and Stanley counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jackson throws a push kick but Stanley slaps the foot to one side.
A shot to the body from Jackson misses
and Stanley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stanley.
Stanley appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stanley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jackson is able to avoid easily.
Stanley misses with a low kick.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
Stanley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stanley throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Jackson jabs at Stanley's body.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson throws a solid leg kick but Stanley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jackson.
Stanley slips under a jab.
Jackson lands with a cross.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stanley.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Jackson takes a swing at Stanley's ribcage but misses.
Stanley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Stanley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
Stanley shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stanley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Stanley.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Stanley moves out of range easily.
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stanley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Stanley is out of range.
Stanley walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson.
Stanley lands a head kick. Jackson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Stanley takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson lands a jab to Stanley's midsection.
Stanley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Stanley ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Stanley's shoulder, as Stanley tries to avoid the shot.
Stanley misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stanley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stanley is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Stanley gets a takedown into half guard.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stanley wants to free his trapped foot but Jackson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Stanley is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Demetrius Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Stanley motions for Jackson to come forward. Stanley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Demetrius Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stanley lands with a good body shot.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stanley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson blocks a low kick nicely.
Jackson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Stanley slips the punch.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stanley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jackson checks a leg kick.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stanley appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Stanley's ribs.
Jab by Jackson.
Stanley shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stanley staying out of range there.#T1#
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Stanley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Stanley misses the target.
Jackson tried to score with a low kick but Stanley checks it.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Stanley looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Stanley tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.
Stanley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Demetrius Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Stanley's belly button to the back.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stanley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.
Stanley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stanley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson tries to work over Stanley's front leg with a kick but Stanley checks it.
Stanley misses with a low kick.
Stanley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Michael Stanley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stanley tries to work over Jackson's front leg with a kick but Jackson checks it. #T2#
Jackson lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stanley scores with a one two! Jackson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson digs a good hook to Stanley's body.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stanley.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Stanley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Stanley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Roger Michael Stanley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stanley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Stanley moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Stanley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
A nice side step and Jackson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stanley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jackson throws a hook but Stanley blocks it.
Stanley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jackson defending well as Stanley loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Crunch! Stanley slams his shin into Jackson's torso.
Stanley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Stanley ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stanley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stanley swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Stanley tightens his grip and picks Jackson up, before dumping him to the ground. Jackson manages to land in guard.
Stanley passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson trying to control but Stanley postures up.
Stanley stalling away here and it's allowed Jackson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
Stanley trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stanley is stalling in the full guard.
Jackson wants to control the position but Stanley says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Stanley frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stanley controlling the pace for now.
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 Roger Michael Stanley will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Jackson clinches.
Stanley scores with a hook to the body.
Jackson stalling in the clinch but Stanley improves position.
Stanley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stanley.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stanley tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stanley throws a head punch that misses.
Stanley has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Stanley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
Stanley tries for a takedown. No joy.
A shot in the inside from Stanley.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stanleys head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Michael Stanley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stanley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson misses with some punches. #BC2#
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Stanley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stanley needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Stanley lands a body shot. #CL2#
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Stanley.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Stanley's head.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stanley tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Stanley back against the cage.
Stanley can't break the clinch.
Stanley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Stanley controls his hands.
A short right from Jackson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson. #TD#
Stanley has Jackson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stanley pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jackson tumbling to the mat - Stanley dives into Jackson's guard.
Jackson pulls Stanley in close to his closed guard and prevents Stanley from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Stanley from controlling successfully. #T2#
Stanley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stanley wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson working a defensive guard but Stanley manages to pass into side control anyway. #T3#
I wouldn't like to be where Jackson is right now.
Stanley is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jackson tries to bench press Stanley off him but Stanley keeps the position.
Jackson tries to escape but Stanley is in control.
Stanley working away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stanley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Stanley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stanley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jackson wants to control but Stanley postures up.
Jackson is trying to escape the position but Stanley is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jackson.
Stanley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stanley throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stanley misses with a straight right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stanley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Stanley shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.#CL2#
Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Stanley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Demetrius Jackson.
I think Jackson 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demetrius Jackson!
After the fight, Demetrius Jackson 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: C4 XXVII - Abner vs. Pwent
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
Stanley slips a straight right by Dukat.
Stanley throws out a counter right but Dukat avoids it with no problem.
Stanley connects with a solid leg kick.
Stanley misses with a looping left.
Gul Dukat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dukat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dukat misses the shot to the body.
Stanley flicks out a counter leg kick but Dukat steps away.
Dukat shoots in and drives through. Stanley sprawls well.
Dukat goes for a double leg but Stanley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stanley continues to drive forward.
Dukat misses with a punch to the body.
Dukat can't find room to land a body shot as Stanley controls the action.
Dukat blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Stanley. #BC2#
Stanley breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanley pushes Dukat away with a front kick.
Dukat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stanley manages to avoid it.
Stanley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stanley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stanley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dukat. #T1#
Dukat fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Stanley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gul Dukat. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Dukat instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Stanley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dukat swings for the body but Stanley moves out of range.
Dukat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stanley.
Stanley throws a hook but Dukat blocks it.
Dukat fails with a takedown attempt.
Dukat seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD#
Dukat drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dukat tries to score with some ground and pound. Stanley controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T2#
Dukat creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Stanley sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB#
Dukat tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stanley tries to buck Dukat off but Dukat is having none of it.
Stanley is not content to let Dukat control the position.
Stanley takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Stanley managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dukat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dukat misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T3#
Stanley prevents Dukat from improving position.
Dukat sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Stanley is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dukat throws an elbow but Stanley slips to the side and avoids it well.
Stanley defending against the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Stanley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stanley takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dukat throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dukat is putting a hurting on Stanley here, landing some big shots from side control.
Stanley regains half guard, as Dukat was trying to land strikes. #T4#
Dukat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stanley keeps working.
Dukat sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Stanley has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at No Stepchild - No Entrance. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dukat wants to control but Stanley is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Dukat seems to be working for a kimura but Stanley defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dukat takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gul Dukat dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Stanley moves away from the strike by Dukat.
Stanley loads up on a big right hand but Dukat slips the punch.
Stanley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dukat connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stanley scrambles back to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dukat darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stanley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dukat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Stanley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stanley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dukat momentarily.
Dukat shoots for a double leg takedown but Stanley sprawls well. He's pushed Dukat's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It seemed like Stanley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dukat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukat chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stanley can pounce on him.
Dukat shoots in and drives through. Stanley sprawls well.
Stanley tries to move into range but Dukat moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dukat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stanley manages to avoid it.
Dukat backing away here, and Stanley unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dukat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stanley swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Nice shot by Stanley.
Stanley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dukat drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stanley sprawls and moves away.
Dukat dives in and grabs Stanley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stanley pushes down on Dukat's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gul Dukat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dukat misses with a looping left.
Roger Michael Stanley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dukat misses with a wild body shot.
Stanley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stanley throws a hook to the side of Dukat's head but Dukat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dukat is looking to wear down Stanley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stanley throws a lazy right hand but Dukat sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dukat drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stanley sprawls and moves away.
Dukat throws a jab when Stanley was well out of range.
Dukat blocks a jab.
Dukat attempts a counter takedown but Stanley avoids it well and moves away.
Dukat lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stanley at a distance.
Stanley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dukat on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #ROC2#Dukat is rocked!#T2#
Stanley lands with a right and another and another! Dukat is in big trouble! Stanley lands again and this time it's lights out for Dukat! A quality knockout there for Stanley.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roger Michael Stanley!
Roger Michael Stanley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C4 XX - Viginti Poeliis
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Roumain . Those never looked like landing.
Stanley misses with an uppercut. Roumain saw that one coming.
Stanley cracks Roumain with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stanley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Roumain defends it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roumain . Stanley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roumain with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stanley to score with a decent uppercut.
Roumain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stanley.
Stanley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stanley avoids a kick to the body.
Stanley tries to land a front kick but Roumain steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stanley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Roumain on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Stanley closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stanley lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roumain looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Roumain wants to get back to his feet but Stanley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Roumain is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stanley stopping the sweep attempt from Roumain .
Roumain controlling the position.
Stanley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roumain is keeping the position for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Stanley forces his way into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Roumain is looking to escape.
Roumain controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Stanley seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stanley looks to throw the jab but Roumain is out of range.
Stanley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Roumain has time to react.
Roumain lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Stanley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Roumain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Roumain takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stanley takes a swing at Roumain 's ribcage but misses.
Stanley throws a low kick, looking for Roumain 's leg but Roumain calmly moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Stanley.
Roumain throws a looping overhand right but Stanley ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Roumain .
Roumain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Roumain tries to land a front kick but Stanley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stanley is looking to land body kicks.
Roumain gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Roumain walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stanley misses with a leg kick
and Roumain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roumain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stanley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Roumain checks it well.
Stanley is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Stanley moves out of range of the body kick from Roumain .
Roger Michael Stanley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanley throws a looping overhand right but Roumain ducks down to avoid it.
Roumain misses with a body kick. #T4#
Stanley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Roumain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roumain misses with a straight left.
Roumain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stanley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Roumain checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Stanley has closed the distance and engaged Roumain in a clinch.
Stanley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stanley tries a body shot but Roumain blocks it.
Roumain tries to throw a body punch but Stanley avoids it by throwing Roumain back against the cage. #BC#
Roumain breaks the clinch.
A good leg kick by Stanley.
Stanley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roumain avoids it really well and circles away.
Stanley lands a leg kick that knocks Roumain off balance momentarily.
Stanley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Roumain 's hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Michael Stanley 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#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stanley!
Roumain misses with a few strikes there.
Stanley feints a counter leg kick.
Stanley ducks under a wild hook from Roumain .
Stanley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Roumain misses the shot to the body.
Roumain jabs at Stanley's body.
Stanley slips a jab from Roumain .
Stanley counters with a body kick.
Stanley misses with a body kick.
A jab from Roumain misses.
Stanley misses with a hook. Roumain ducked under it nicely.
Stanley tries to clinch up but Roumain circles away and keeps his distance.
Roumain comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stanley tries to clinch but Roumain moves out of range.
Stanley throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stanley keeps Roumain at a distance using the push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roumain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roumain avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Roumain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stanley manages to avoid it.
Stanley flicks out a counter leg kick but Roumain steps away.
Roumain has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stanley finds it's way round the side to connect with Roumain 's head.
Stanley feints and then cracks Roumain 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Roumain down. #T1#
Stanley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roumain .
A lazy body kick from Roumain
and Stanley counters with a nice low kick that buckles Roumain 's knee momentarily.
Stanley lands a high kick!
Stanley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Roumain has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nelson Roumain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roumain lands with an uppercut that bounces Stanley off the cage and back into range.
Stanley slips a straight right by Roumain .
A combination from Roumain does no damage.
Roumain is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stanley lands with a nice body kick.
Roumain takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL2#
Stanley moves into the clinch successfully.
Stanley can't find room to land a body shot as Roumain controls the action.
Stanley misses with a punch to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Roumain .
Stanley lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stanley misses with a punch on the inside.
Roumain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stanley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stanley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Stanley tries to throw a body punch but Roumain avoids it by throwing Stanley back against the cage.
Roumain is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stanley is keeping busy.
Stanley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stanley throws a head punch that misses.
Roumain throws a punch but it's blocked by Stanley.
Stanley misses with the head strike.
Stanley misses with a punch to the body.
Roumain can't find room to land a body shot as Stanley controls the action.
Roumain working hard to break the clinch.
Stanley can't find room to land a body shot as Roumain controls the action.
Stanley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roumain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stanley throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stanley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Roumain wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Roumain has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stanley misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Stanley swings wildly with an uppercut but Roumain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stanley lands with a light punch inside.
Stanley has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Roumain seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Stanley can turn it around.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stanley lands with a short shot to the head.
Stanley lands a left hand.
Stanley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roumain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Stanley fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roumain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Roumain throws a punch but it's blocked by Stanley.
Stanley tries to work over Roumain 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roumain working aggressively here.
Stanley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roumain blocks a body shot from Stanley.
Stanley tries to work over Roumain 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roger Michael Stanley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stanley misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Stanley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stanley swings wildly with an uppercut but Roumain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roumain misses with the head strike. #BC#
Roumain manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stanley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stanley connects with a leg kick.
Stanley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stanley throws a head kick that misses
and Roumain counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice straight punches there by Roumain . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Roumain .
Stanley throws a nice head kick!
Stanley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stanley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Roumain under the eye.
Stanley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stanley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stanley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roumain . Roumain circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Roumain misses with a body shot.
Stanley's corner calls for a 1-2. Stanley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Michael Stanley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Stanley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Roumain throws the kick towards the body but Stanley avoids it.
Roumain throws a wild body kick that Stanley sees coming a mile off.
Roumain throws a push kick but Stanley slaps the foot to one side.
Stanley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Roumain on the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Stanley.
Roumain takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Roumain with a hook.
Roumain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stanley manages to avoid it.
Roumain slips a straight right by Stanley.
Stanley thuds a left hand into Roumain 's body.
Stanley lands with a good body shot.
Roumain throws a body shot but no joy.
Stanley lands a nice hook to Roumain 's body. Roumain takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Roumain is looking to wear down Stanley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A telegraphed right hand from Stanley misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Roumain gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stanley misses with the head strike.
Roumain scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Roumain misses with a body punch.
Stanley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roumain blocks an uppercut.
Roumain tries to break free but Stanley pushes him back against the cage.
Stanley throws a punch but it's blocked by Roumain .
Roumain prevents a body shot from Stanley.
A short left from Roumain .
Roumain blocks a body shot from Stanley.
A head punch on the inside from Stanley fails to land.
Roumain blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stanley.
Still in the clinch, Stanley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Roumain misses with a punch on the inside.
Roumain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roumain misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Roumain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stanley. #T2#
Stanley ducks under a wild hook from Roumain .
An inside leg kick from Roumain misses.
Roumain misses with a looping left.
Stanley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Roumain swinging wildly here.
Stanley only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stanley misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roumain checks a leg kick.
Stanley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stanley keeps Roumain at a distance using the push kick.
Roumain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roumain throws a series of punches but Stanley moves out of range.
Roumain 's corner calls for a 1-2. Roumain obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Roumain has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stanley.
Roger Michael Stanley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stanley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stanley tries to clinch there but Roumain circles away.
Stanley scoring well with a low kick there.
Stanley walks into a jab.#T3#
Roumain throws a jab but it's blocked by Stanley.
Stanley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Roumain has closed the distance and engaged Stanley in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Roumain .
A short body shot lands from Stanley as the two fighters clinch.
Stanley tries to throw a body punch but Roumain avoids it by throwing Stanley back against the cage.
Roumain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stanley working aggressively here. #BC#
Roumain manages to break the clinch.
Nelson Roumain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roumain walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stanley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Roumain was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stanley slips a straight right by Roumain .
Roumain cracks a nice hook into Stanley's ribs.
Roumain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stanley feints a counter leg kick.
Roumain ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Roumain misses with a hook. Stanley ducked under it nicely.
Roumain throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Stanley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roumain .
Nice shot lands for Stanley.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roumain tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stanley scores with a jab.
Roumain just misses with a punch to the body.
Roumain throws a body shot but no joy.
Roumain takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Roumain misses with an uppercut
and Stanley counters with a slapping leg kick.
Roumain tries to land a front kick but Stanley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stanley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roumain .
Roumain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stanley manages to avoid it.
Roumain looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Roumain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Roumain misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stanley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Roumain on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stanley connects with an inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roger Michael Stanley.
Well Stanley 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Michael Stanley!
Our winner, Roger Michael Stanley, 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.
Nelson Roumain spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit happens - my opponent did well and clearly took me seriously. Iï¿½ll be back stronger. No one is safe in this division.'.

Event: C4 XVI - Kamara vs. Stuckey
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
Bouldershoulder has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stanley.
Stanley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stanley.
Bouldershoulder takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bouldershoulder misses with a wild body shot.
Bouldershoulder 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.
Bouldershoulder with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stanley to score with a decent uppercut.
Stanley avoids the body shot from Bouldershoulder. #CL2#
Stanley clinches with his opponent.
Bouldershoulder takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Stanley.
Bouldershoulder tries to land knees in the clinch but Stanley avoids the damage to the body.
A body shot lands from Stanley.
Stanley lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT2#It looks like Pikel Bouldershoulder has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bouldershoulder looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stanley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stanley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bouldershoulder backwards. #ROC2#Bouldershoulder is rocked!
Stanley scores with a shot to the side of Bouldershoulder's head.
Oh Bouldershoulder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stanley is leaning against Bouldershoulder and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bouldershoulder is breathing heavily.
Stanley lands a big right hand that drops Bouldershoulder! The killer instinct kicks in and Stanley finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Stanley!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Michael Stanley!

Event: test44
Date: Apr 07, 2020

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Four throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Four misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
One tries to counter with a clinch but Four shakes him off and moves away.
Four shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as One sprawls well. One wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Four gets slowly back to his feet.
One was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
One with a lazy takedown attempt
and Four counters with a solid body kick.
Four really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
One clinches. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
One tries to pull guard but Four forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Four breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Four closes the distance and pushes One back into the cage.
Four working hard to break the clinch.
Four jumps guard but One stands there with Four around his waist. Four gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Four pulls guard effortlessly.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
One wants to stand but Four has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Four keeping moving, preventing One from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
hw Four showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Four 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 10:9
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 10:9
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... hw Four!

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