Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 11
Date: Apr 16, 2021

#R1#
Conner misses with a wild body shot.
Conner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Conner clinches with his opponent.
Dimms tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Conner's elbow.
Dimms misses with some punches.
Conner has a couple of punches blocked by Dimms.
A head punch on the inside from Dimms fails to land.
A short left from Dimms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dimms.
Dimms works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dimms misses with a body punch.
Dimms fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dimms lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dimms prevents a body shot from Conner.
A shot in the inside from Conner.
Conner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dimms working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Dimms fails to land.
Dimms misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dimms lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Conner fails to land.
Dimms tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dimms misses with the head strike.
Dimms has a couple of punches blocked by Conner.
Conner is trying to maintain a safe position but Dimms gets an underhook and turns Conner into the cage.
Conner has a couple of punches blocked by Dimms.
A nice left hand lands by Dimms.
Dimms tries a body shot but Conner blocks it.
Dimms misses with a body punch.
Dimms lands with a right to the head.
Conner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Conner wants to break free but Dimms has control.
Dimms lands with a right to the head.
I was talking to Conner's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dimms working aggressively here.
Dimms scores with a nice hook to the head.
Conner misses with some punches.
Conner blocking some punches. #T2#
Dimms working aggressively here.
Dimms swings wildly with an uppercut but Conner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimms lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dimms goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dimms tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Conner blocks an uppercut.
Dimms gets through Conner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Conner avoiding damage.
Conner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dimms tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Conner blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Conner.
Dimms struggles to land a body shot inside as Conner controls his hands.
Conner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dimms's elbow.
Dimms scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dimms lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Dimms misses with a hook from the clinch.
Conner blocking some punches.
Dimms misses with a punch on the inside.
Dimms tries to throw a body punch but Conner avoids it by throwing Dimms back against the cage.
Conner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dimms blocks an uppercut.
Dimms pushes Conner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Conner.
Conner digs a right hand underneath Dimms's ribcage. Dimms let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Dimms.
Still in the clinch, Dimms scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dimms prevents a body shot from Conner.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dimms.
Dimms tries to work over Conner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Conner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dimms's elbow.
Dimms misses with a punch to the body.
Conner lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Dimms on the inside. #T4#
Dimms lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Conner backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dimms prevents a body shot from Conner.
Dimms blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Conner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Conner struggles to land a body shot inside as Dimms controls his hands.
Dimms misses with some punches.
Conner misses with the head strike.
Dimms blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dimms misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dimms tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dimms tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Conner's elbow.
Dimms swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Dimms.
Dimms works on Conner's body with a couple of short punches.
Dimms tries to work over Conner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dimms lands a nice shot to the body.
Dimms misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Schmedgar Dimms dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Conner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dimms throws a nice head kick!
Dimms with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dimms lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
Conner clinches up with Dimms and pushes him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Dimms.
Dimms has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dimms working aggressively here.
Conner blocks an uppercut.
Dimms lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Conner prevents a body shot from Dimms.
Dimms can't find room to land a body shot as Conner controls the action.
Conner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dimms avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dimms working aggressively here.
Dimms throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Conners head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Dimms on the inside.
Conner misses with some punches.
Conner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Conner is trying to break free.
Dimms lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Dimms scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dimms blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dimms misses with the head strike.
Dimms tries a body shot but Conner blocks it.
Conner blocks a body shot from Dimms.
Dimms lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Conner misses with the head strike.
Dimms blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dimms lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Conner backwards.
Dimms tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dimms tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Conner's elbow.
Dimms prevents a body shot from Conner.
Dimms lands with a light punch inside.
Dimms blocks an uppercut.
Dimms has a couple of punches blocked by Conner.
Conner tries a body shot but Dimms blocks it.
Dimms lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Conner backwards. #T2#
Dimms misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dimms blocks an uppercut.
Dimms misses with a punch on the inside.
Dimms misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Conner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Conner fails to land.
Conner lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Conner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Conner lands a right hand.
Conner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dimms tries to work over Conner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Conner misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dimms.
Conner lands a left hand.
Dimms scores with a shoulder strike.
Dimms gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Conner.
Conner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dimms backwards. #T3#
Conner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dimms scores with a shot to the side of Conner's head.
Dimms tries to throw a body punch but Conner avoids it by throwing Dimms back against the cage.
Dimms misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Dimms on the inside.
Dimms lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dimms working aggressively here.
Schmedgar Dimms seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Conner misses with a punch to the body.
Conner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dimms after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammie Conner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conner blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Dimms on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dimms.
Dimms lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dimms makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Conner taking a breather. #T4#
Dimms lands with a short shot to the head.
Conner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Dimms. #ROC2#Conner is rocked!
Conner misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Conner.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dimms.
Dimms misses with a punch on the inside.
Dimms blocks a body shot from Conner.
Nice body punch from Dimms.
Dimms lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Conner blocks a body shot from Dimms.
Conner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dimms misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Dimms.
Conner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dimms fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Conner lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Schmedgar Dimms showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Conner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dimms connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Conner scrambles back to his feet.
Conner misses with a right hand
and Dimms counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Conner moves into range and clinches up with Dimms.
Conner digs a right hand into Dimms's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dimms's gas tank.
Dimms misses with the head strike.
Dimms misses with a hook to the ribs.
Conner has a couple of punches blocked by Dimms.
Dimms throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Conners head.
Dimms lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dimms misses with a hook from the clinch.
Conner prevents a body shot from Dimms.
A head punch on the inside from Conner fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dimms blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dimms.
A short uppercut from Conner.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dimms swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Conner. #T1#
Dimms working aggressively here.
A short right from Dimms on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Conner.
Dimms prevents a body shot from Conner.
Dimms lands an uppercut.
Conner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dimms's elbow.
Dimms lands with a right to the head.
Conner has a couple of punches blocked by Dimms.
Dimms lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Conner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC#
Conner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dimms takes a swing at Conner's ribcage but misses.
Conner seems to have got his legs back now.
Dimms digs a good hook to Conner's body.
A punch lands to the side of Conner 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Conner clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Conner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Dimms.
Sammie Conner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dimms lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dimms tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Conner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dimms's elbow.
Conner misses with some punches.
Dimms misses with a body punch.
Dimms lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Conner backwards.
Conner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Dimms scores with a nice short uppercut.
Conner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Conner tries to work over Dimms's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dimms is working Conner over against the cage.
Dimms blocks a body shot from Conner.
Dimms misses with the head strike.
Dimms can't find room to land a body shot as Conner controls the action.
Dimms has a couple of punches blocked by Conner.
Conner struggles to land a body shot inside as Dimms controls his hands.
Dimms misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
A short uppercut from Conner.
Conner can't find room to land a body shot as Dimms controls the action.
Conner lands with a short shot to the head.
Dimms works on Conner's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Dimms.
Conner blocks an uppercut.
Conner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dimms softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Conner breaks the clinch.
Conner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Conner swats away the attempt to clinch by Dimms.
A little feinted left hand from Conner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dimms lands a jab to the nose.
Conner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dimms manages to avoid it.
Dimms dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dimms jabs Conner right on the nose. Conner blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dimms smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4##CL#
Conner moves into the clinch.
Conner blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Dimms.
Conner tries a body shot but Dimms blocks it.
Dimms digs a right hand into Conner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Conner's gas tank.
Dimms lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Conner or not.
Conner blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dimms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dimms.
Dimms can't find room to land a body shot as Conner controls the action.
Nice body punch from Conner - that landed with a thud.
Dimms tries a body shot but Conner blocks it.
A short right from Conner on the inside.
Conner can't find room to land a body shot as Dimms controls the action.
Dimms tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dimms scores with a hook to the body.
Dimms misses with a punch to the body.
Conner lands a body punch.
Conner working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Schmedgar Dimms comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dimms 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Schmedgar Dimms!

Event: BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 7
Date: Mar 19, 2021

#R1#
Rambo slips a jab from Conner.
A head kick misses from Rambo.
Conner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Conner looks to move away, Rambo throws a big counter combo but Conner just gets out of the way.
Rambo slips under a jab.#CL2#
Conner forces Rambo back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Conner fails to land.
Conner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rambo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Conner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Conner has a couple of punches blocked by Rambo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Conner misses with the head strike.
Conner tries a body shot but Rambo blocks it. #T1#
Conner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Conner misses with the head strike.
Rambo throws a head punch that misses.
Conner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Conner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rambo blocking some punches.
Rambo tries to circle away but Conner has him pinned against the cage.
Rambo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Conner lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Rambo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Conner misses with a jab to the body
and Rambo counters with a left and a right that stings Conner.
Rambo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Conner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Conner throws an overhand right that lands on Rambo's shoulder, as Rambo tries to avoid the shot.
Conner swings for the body but Rambo moves out of range.
Conner looks to land a combination but Rambo avoids it well.
Conner moves out of range of the strikes.
Conner is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rambo with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Rambo there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rambo closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC#Conner is rocked!
Rambo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Conner is still on wobbly legs! Can Rambo finish him?
Rambo works Conner's body with a nice hook.
Conner seems to have recovered his senses.
Conner thuds a left hand into Rambo's body.
Rambo misses with a head kick.
Rambo misses with a head kick.
Conner avoids the head kick by Rambo.
Conner throws a right hand that misses
and Rambo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Conner scores with a body shot. #T3#
Conner lands the left hand.
Conner scores with a nice strike.
Rambo takes one to the chin there.
Conner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Conner looks to land a right hand but Rambo moved out of range.
Conner misses with a body shot.
Conner throws a looping overhand right but Rambo ducks down to avoid it.
Conner avoids the head kick by Rambo.
Conner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rambo just misses with a punch to the body.
Conner throws a body punch but Rambo moves out of range.
Conner blocks the body kick.
Conner doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Conner throws a right hand that misses
and Rambo counters with a series of strikes. Conner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rambo circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Conner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice body punch from Conner.
Conner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Rambo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rambo looks to land a combination. Conner sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rambo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Conner.
Rambo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Conner throws out the jab.
As Conner looks to move away, Rambo throws a big counter combo but Conner just gets out of the way.
Rambo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Conner is looking to clinch.
Conner misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Rambo misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Conner.
Conner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rambo throws a big counter combination but Conner scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rambo throws a body kick that misses.
Conner avoids the body shot from Rambo.
A jab from Conner misses.
Rambo takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rambo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Conner just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sammie Conner will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Conner missing with a left hand there. Rambo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rambo misses with a double jab.
Conner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A head kick misses from Rambo.
Rambo throws a sloppy head kick and Conner moves out of range easily.
Rambo ducks under a wild hook from Conner.
Rambo is looking to counter punch.
Rambo works over Conner's head and body with a nice combination.
John Rambo is winning the standup battle so far.
Rambo misses with a series of wild punches.
Conner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rambo in his tracks.
Conner misses with a jab to the body
and Rambo counters with a three punch combo that has Conner backing up. Conner nods at Rambo to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Rambo misses with a body shot.
Conner scores with a hook to the body. Rambo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Conner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rambo avoids the body shot from Conner.
Conner throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Conner throws out a powerful jab.
Conner misses with an uppercut. Rambo saw that one coming.
Conner misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Conner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rambo blocking some punches.
Rambo is looking to break free of the clinch but Conner has double underhooks.
Conner digs a right hand underneath Rambo's ribcage. Rambo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Conner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Conner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rambo's elbow.
Conner is working Rambo over against the cage.
Rambo is trying to break the clinch but Conner has him pressed against the cage. #T2##BC2#
Conner manages to break the clinch.
Conner misses with a looping right.
Rambo is looking to wear down Conner with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rambo throws a series of punches but Conner moves out of range.
Conner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rambo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Conner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rambo.
Rambo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Conner connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Conner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rambo slips under a jab.
Conner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rambo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rambo lands a high kick! #T3#
A jab from Rambo does it's job there.
A punch combination from Rambo misses.
Conner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rambo was well out of range. Poor timing from Conner.
Conner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rambo avoids the body shot from Conner.
Conner misses with a hook.
Conner swings widly with a right hand
and Conner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Conner walks into a straight right hand from Rambo.
Rambo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rambo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rambo lands a nice looking body shot.
Conner throws a body punch but Rambo moves out of range.
Conner throws a hook but Rambo blocks it.
Rambo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conner looks to score with a jab to the body but Rambo is just out of range.
Rambo throws a looping overhand right but Conner ducks down to avoid it.
Conner throws a shot to the body. #T4#
Rambo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rambo slips a straight right by Conner.
Conner lands a jab to the head.
Conner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Conner takes a swing at Rambo's ribcage but misses.
Conner lunges at Rambo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rambo's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conner. Rambo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rambo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Conner was well out of range. Poor timing from Rambo.
Conner scores with a hook.
Rambo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rambo throws a head kick but Conner moves out of range.
Rambo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Conner.
Conner blocks a head kick by Rambo.
A countering left hand to the body from Conner misses.
Rambo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Conner doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sammie Conner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rambo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Conner to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC2#Rambo is rocked!
Conner throws a hook but Rambo avoids it easily.
Oh Rambo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Conner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rambo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Conner just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRambo.
Conner circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Rambo to the canvas! Rambo doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Conner keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammie Conner!
In his post fight interview, Sammie Conner started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: BBFC Fight Night 1
Date: Feb 05, 2021

#R1#
Conner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Conner scores with a punch to the head.
Stojanov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Conner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stojanov blocks a jab.#CL2#
Conner rushes Stojanov and presses him up against the cage.
Stojanov goes for a takedown attempt but Conner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stojanov ducks under a wild hook from Conner.
Conner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stojanov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circling - Conner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Conner scores with a body shot.
Stojanov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stojanov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Conner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stojanov.
Conner slaps away a takedown attempt from Stojanov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Conner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukas Stojanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conner wants to clinch up but Stojanov keeps it at a distance.
Conner jabs at Stojanov's body.
Sammie Conner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stojanov tries to counter with a takedown but Conner is quick to defend against it.
Conner loads up on a big right hand but Stojanov slips the punch.
Conner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stojanov. #CL2#
Conner moves into the clinch successfully.
Stojanov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Conner prevents it. #TD#
Stojanov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Conner can't fight it off and eventually Stojanov manages to take the fight to the floor. Conner looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Stojanov drops back looking for a leg! Conner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Conner manages to kick Stojanov off! Stojanov jumps back into Conner's guard. #T2#
Conner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Stojanov looking for a triangle here. Conner is fighting it but it looks tight! Stojanov pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Conner is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lukas Stojanov!

Event: Checkmate Championship 19
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
Plugger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Conner lands a body punch in the clinch.
I was talking to Conner's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Plugger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Conner has him pressed against the cage.
Conner misses with a punch on the inside.
Conner lands with a short shot to the head.
Conner can't find room to land a body shot as Plugger controls the action.
Conner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Conner - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Plugger wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plugger looking for a takedown.
Conner lands with a short shot to the head.
Plugger is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sammie Conner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pull Plugger.
Plugger blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Conner scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Plugger is trying to trip Conner. He has hold of a leg but Conner is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Plugger persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Conner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Plugger trying to control the position from guard on top but Conner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conner working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Plugger drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Conner manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Plugger has Conner in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Plugger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Conner defends well.#T2##SUB2#
Plugger has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Conner should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Plugger has tightened it up now! Conner should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pull Plugger!

Event: Checkmate Contenders 9
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Conner forces Ryuunosuke back against the cage and clinches.
Conner struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryuunosuke controls his hands.
Conner is working Ryuunosuke over against the cage.#BC2#
Conner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ryuunosuke wants to clinch.#CL2#
Conner moves into range and clinches up with Ryuunosuke.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Conner lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Conner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryuunosuke can't get the takedown. #TD#
Ryuunosuke jumps guard and drags Conner to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Conner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ryuunosuke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Conner has managed to get both his arms back between Ryuunosuke's legs - danger averted.
Conner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Conner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Ryuunosuke has his foot on Conner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Conner works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB#
Ryuunosuke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Conner is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Ryuunosuke has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Conner is looking to defend but Ryuunosuke has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Conner! Ryuunosuke pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Conner taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rikuto Ryuunosuke!
A very excited looking Rikuto Ryuunosuke 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: Checkmate Championship 15
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conner works Rodriguez 's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Conner has managed to clinch.
Rodriguez wants a takedown but no success here.
Rodriguez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Conner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Conner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodriguez .
Rodriguez shoots for a takedown but Conner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yair Rodriguez . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rodriguez shoots in for a double leg but Conner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Conner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short uppercut from Conner.
Conner digs a right hand into Rodriguez 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rodriguez 's gas tank.
Conner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Conner lands with a right to the head.
Conner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Conner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rodriguez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rodriguez wants a takedown but no success here.
Rodriguez can't get the takedown.
Conner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Conner lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Conner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Conner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rodriguez .
Rodriguez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Conner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nice body punch from Conner - that landed with a thud.
Conner is working Rodriguez over against the cage.
Conner is leaning against Rodriguez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Conner lands a hook that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
I was talking to Rodriguez 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Conner lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Conner as the two fighters clinch.
Rodriguez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Conner after a bit of a struggle.
Conner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rodriguez wants to take the fight to the mat but Conner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Conner prevents the takedown attempt.
Conner pushes Rodriguez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Conner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rodriguez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Conner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.#T2#
Conner lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conner lands a shot to the body.
Rodriguez can't get the takedown.
Conner is pressed up against the cage. Rodriguez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Conner down to the mat. Conner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Conner moves into range and clinches up with Rodriguez .
Rodriguez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Conner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Conner presses Rodriguez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rodriguez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Conner fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Conner closes the distance and clinches.
Conner scores with a shoulder strike.
Rodriguez wants to break free but Conner has control.
Rodriguez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Conner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Conner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rodriguez or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Conner.
Conner lands a left hand.
Conner lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Conner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Conner.
Conner lands a nice uppercut.
Come on Conner - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rodriguez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rodriguez wants a takedown.
Rodriguez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Conner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Conner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rodriguez .
Conner has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rodriguez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Conner can turn it around.
Conner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rodriguez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Conner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Good body shot from Conner.
A body shot lands from Conner.
Conner lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Conner breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Conner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rodriguez , pushing him back against the cage.
Conner digs a right hand into Rodriguez 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rodriguez 's gas tank.
Conner lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rodriguez 's defenses.
Conner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Conner lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Conner digs a right hand underneath Rodriguez 's ribcage. Rodriguez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Conner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Conner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Conner lands a hook that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Rodriguez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Conner prevents it.
Conner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Conner is leaning against Rodriguez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Conner manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Conner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Conner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rodriguez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Conner prevents it.
Conner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez fails to pull guard.
Conner cracks Rodriguez with a nice body shot.
Conner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Conner is pressed up against the cage. Rodriguez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Conner down to the mat. Conner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Conner scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sammie Conner 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#
Conner cracks Rodriguez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Conner lands a right hand.
Conner lands with a left to the head.
Conner just leaning against Rodriguez , taking a breather.
Conner lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Conner.
Nice body punch from Conner.
Conner prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Conner.
Conner lands a left hand.
Conner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rodriguez .
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!
Conner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Conner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Conner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rodriguez or not.
Rodriguez working hard to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rodriguez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right handed body shot lands from Conner. #T1#
Conner scores with a shoulder strike.
Conner gets through Rodriguez 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Conner.
Conner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Conner. #ROC2#Rodriguez is rocked!
Conner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Rodriguez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Conner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Conner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Conner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Conner lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez tries to score a body lock takedown but Conner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yair Rodriguez . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rodriguez 's defenses.
Rodriguez is looking to take this one to the mat.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Conner lands a right hand.
A short right from Conner.
Conner lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Conner.
Rodriguez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Conner digs a right hand into Rodriguez 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rodriguez 's gas tank.
Conner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Conner lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Conner.
A short left from Conner.
Conner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards. #BC2#
Conner manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Conner clinches with his opponent.
Conner lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Conner - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Conner.
A short right from Conner.
Conner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sammie Conner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Conner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Conner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rodriguez .
Conner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Conner lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Conner - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Conner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Conner lands an uppercut.
Conner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rodriguez wants a takedown.
Conner digs a right hand underneath Rodriguez 's ribcage. Rodriguez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Conner lands a nice uppercut.
Conner gets underhooks to prevent Rodriguez 's takedown attempt.
Conner has Rodriguez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rodriguez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A right hand to the body from Conner.
Conner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Conner lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Rodriguez to his knees! Conner keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammie Conner!
Sammie Conner was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Checkmate Fight Night 13
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conner slips a jab and a cross from Thomas. #CL#
Conner closes the distance and clinches.
Conner throws a head punch that misses.
Conner lands a damaging elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Conner.
Conner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Conner misses with an elbow over the top.
Thomas blocking some punches.
Conner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards. #BC#
Conner manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Conner closes the distance and clinches.
Conner is leaning against Thomas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conner throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas. #T1#
Conner scores with a shot to the side of Thomas's head.
Conner scores with a shoulder strike.
Conner works on Thomas's body with a couple of short punches.
Thomas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short uppercut from Conner.
Conner lands a shot to the body.
Conner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Conner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Conner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Conner lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Conner - that landed with a thud.
Conner lands a body punch. #T2##TD#
Conner decides to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Thomas decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Conner, up you get!
Conner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Conner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conner. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sammie Conner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Conner has managed to clinch.
Conner gets through Thomas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Conner struggles to land a body shot inside as Thomas controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Conner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Conner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice elbow from Conner. #T3#
Conner manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Conner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Conner lands a hook that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Conner.
Thomas wants to break free but Conner has control.
A right handed body shot lands from Conner.
Conner scores with a shot to the side of Thomas's head.
Conner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Conner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Conner working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Conner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Conner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thomas is trying to force a seperation but Conner has the dominant position.
Conner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Conner.
Conner swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas wants to take the fight to the mat but Conner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Come on Conner - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Conner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Conner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sammie Conner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Conner closes the distance and clinches.
Conner lands an elbow inside.
Thomas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Conner lands with a light punch inside.
Conner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Conner is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thomas is defending well.
Conner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Conner goes for a takedown attempt but Thomas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Conner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thomas circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Thomas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Conner wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Conner does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Conner closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Thomas counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU2#
Thomas stands and steps away. Conner gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Conner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
Conner clobbers Thomas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Conner has managed to clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Conner.
Thomas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Conner lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Conner.
Thomas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sammie Conner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ieuan Thomas.
A nice left hand lands by Conner.
Sammie Conner has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Conner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thomas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Conner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thomas can't break the clinch.
Conner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Conner scores with a shoulder strike.
Conner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Conner as the two fighters clinch.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Conner lands a damaging elbow.
Conner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#Thomas is rocked!#T3#
Conner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Conner lands a damaging elbow.
Thomas is still on wobbly legs! Can Conner finish him?
Conner has Thomas pushed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Conner.
Thomas seems to have recovered his senses.
Conner gets through Thomas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Conner pushes Thomas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Conner.
Conner creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Thomas with a big uppercut! Thomas tries to clinch up but Conner pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Thomas to the mat! Thomas covers up and Conner unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sammie Conner!
A less than humble Sammie Conner misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Checkmate Fight Night 12
Date: Oct 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomsett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Conner instigates a clinch.
Conner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tomsett's elbow.
Conner working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Conner.
Conner misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Conner.
Tomsett prevents a takedown attempt there.
Conner tries a body shot but Tomsett blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tomsett backwards. #BC#
Conner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Conner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Conner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tomsett.#T1#
Conner throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Conner - that landed with a thud.
Conner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Conner misses with a punch to the body.
Conner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Conner fails to land.
Conner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Conner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Conner throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Conner.
I was talking to Conner's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Conner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Conner circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Conner clinches with his opponent. #T2#
Conner lands an elbow just above Tomsett 's eye.
Conner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Conner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Conner lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Conner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Conner throws a head punch that misses.
Conner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Conner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#Tomsett is rocked!
Conner lands an elbow inside.
Tomsett is still on wobbly legs! Can Conner finish him?
Tomsett blocks an uppercut.
Conner swings wildly with an uppercut but Tomsett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conner has a couple of punches blocked by Tomsett.
Tomsett takes an elbow to the temple.
Conner misses with a punch on the inside.
Tomsett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Conner misses with a punch on the inside.
Conner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Conner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tomsett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Conner fails to land.
Conner lands an elbow inside that Tomsett shrugs off.
Conner throws a head punch that misses.
Conner lands a body punch.
Tomsett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Conner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Conner misses with the head strike. #BC#
Conner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Conner lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Tomsett up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Conner from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Tomsett's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sammie Conner!
Sammie Conner decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Checkmate Championship 10
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plugger tries to bum rush Conner with a series of wild strikes but Conner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Conner throws a body shot but no joy.
Plugger shoots in but no luck this time.
Conner is looking to counter punch.
Plugger misses with a body shot
and Conner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Conner drives through and clinches with Plugger against the cage.
Plugger has Conner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Conner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Conner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Conner lands with a short shot to the head.
Conner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Plugger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conner can't find room to land a body shot as Plugger controls the action. #TD2#
Plugger is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Conner can't fight it off and eventually Plugger manages to take the fight to the floor. Conner looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plugger trying to control but Conner is working from the bottom. #T1#
Conner managing to control the position.
Plugger trying to control the position from guard on top but Conner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plugger postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Plugger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Conner looking for a sweep. Not yet Conner, not yet.
Conner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Plugger on the ground.
Conner managing to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Plugger ducks right into an uppercut from Conner.
Conner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice shot lands for Conner.
Plugger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Conner.
Conner throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Conner lands with a cross.
Conner throws a body punch but Plugger moves out of range.
Plugger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Conner misses with a few strikes there.
Plugger ducks under a wild hook from Conner.
Conner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Plugger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Conner is fending him off so far but Plugger persists. Nope, Conner circles away and we're back to standing.
Sammie Conner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pull Plugger.
Conner lands a body shot.
Conner lunges at Plugger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Plugger's hand.
Plugger darts in looking for a takedown but Conner gets double underhooks and turns Plugger into the cage.
Plugger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sammie Conner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conner connects with a right hand. Plugger shakes it off.
Conner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Plugger tries to counter it with a takedown but Conner pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Plugger tries to keep at a distance but Conner has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plugger has Conner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Conner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Conner works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Plugger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Conner defends it easily.
Plugger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Conner content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Plugger looking for a triangle here. Conner is fighting it but it looks tight! Plugger pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Conner is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pull Plugger!

Event: Checkmate Knight Battle RD#1
Date: Aug 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conner connects with a crisp jab.
Conner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chewer.
Conner looks to land a right hand but Chewer moved out of range.
Chewer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Conner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Conner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chewer lands a really nice looking cross but Conner seems unphased.
Chewer misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Conner holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chewer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chewer misses with a body punch.
Conner tries a body shot but Chewer blocks it.
Chewer misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chewer.
A short uppercut from Chewer.
Chewer tries a body shot but Conner blocks it.
Conner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Chewer lands with a left to the head.
Conner prevents a body shot from Chewer.
Chewer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Conner misses with a punch to the body.
Conner blocking some punches.
Chewer struggles to land a body shot inside as Conner controls his hands. #T1#
Chewer blocking some punches.
Conner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chewer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Conner misses with the head strike.
Conner misses with a punch on the inside.
Conner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Conner tries to throw a body punch but Chewer avoids it by throwing Conner back against the cage.
Chewer swings wildly with an uppercut but Conner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Conner misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Conner fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chewer.
Conner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Conner blocks a body shot from Chewer.
Conner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chewer goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Conner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chewer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chewer connects with a right hand. Conner shakes it off.
Chewer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
A lazy left from Chewer finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conner digs a good body shot into Chewer's ribs.
Conner fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Chewer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Conner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chewer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Conner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chewer jabs Conner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Conner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chewer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Conner moves into the clinch successfully.
Chewer can't find room to land a body shot as Conner controls the action.
Chewer misses with a punch to the body.
Chewer digs a right hand into Conner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Conner's gas tank.
Conner scores with a shot to the side of Chewer's head.
Chewer lands with a short shot to the head.
Conner misses with some punches.
Conner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chewer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chewer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chewer throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Conner fails to land. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Chewer.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chewer as Conner tries to tie him up.
Chewer lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Conner.
Chewer pushes Conner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chewer tries to throw a body punch but Conner avoids it by throwing Chewer back against the cage.
Conner has a couple of punches blocked by Chewer.
Chewer scores with a shot to the side of Conner's head.
Chewer tries a body shot but Conner blocks it.
Conner tries to work over Chewer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chewer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chewer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Conner backwards.
Conner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chewer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Conner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chewer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chewer throws a punch but it's blocked by Conner.
Chewer lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Chewer. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chewer digs a right hand into Conner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Conner's gas tank.
Chewer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chewer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chewer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chewer.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chewer.
Conner tries to throw a body punch but Chewer avoids it by throwing Conner back against the cage.
Chewer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chewer misses with some punches.
Conner can't find room to land a body shot as Chewer controls the action.
Conner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chewer tries to throw a body punch but Conner avoids it by throwing Chewer back against the cage.
Chewer misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Chewer scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chewer has a couple of punches blocked by Conner.
Chewer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chewer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Conner backwards.
Conner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chewer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crotch Chewer 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#
Chewer lands a lovely overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Chewer.
Conner is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Chewer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chewer.
Conner doesn't manage to clinch there - Chewer circles away. #CL2#
Conner rushes Chewer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Conner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Conner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chewer's elbow.
A short uppercut from Conner.
Conner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chewer backwards.
Chewer lands a hook that snaps the head of Conner backwards.
Conner can't find room to land a body shot as Chewer controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Conner.
Crotch Chewer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Conner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Conner misses with the head strike.
Conner lands a body punch in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chewer lands a shoulder strike.
Conner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chewer lands a nice shot to the body.
Conner throws a punch but it's blocked by Chewer.
Conner throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Chewer misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Chewer fails to land.
A hook to the body from Chewer.
Chewer scores with a shoulder strike.
Chewer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chewer.
Still in the clinch, Chewer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Conner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chewer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Conner can do to turn this around?
A short uppercut from Chewer.
Chewer lands a hook that snaps the head of Conner backwards.
Conner misses with some punches.
Conner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chewer scores with a hook to the body.
Chewer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Conner backwards.
Conner lands with a short shot to the head.
Chewer working aggressively here.
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!
Conner tries to throw a body punch but Chewer avoids it by throwing Conner back against the cage.
Conner misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Chewer. #T2#
Chewer pushes Conner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Conner fails to land.
Conner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chewer lands a left hand.
Chewer scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#Conner is rocked!
Conner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Conner is still on wobbly legs! Can Chewer finish him?
Chewer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chewer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Conner.
Chewer throws a head punch that misses.
Conner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chewer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Conner seems to have recovered his senses.
Chewer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Chewer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Conner struggles to land a body shot inside as Chewer controls his hands.
Chewer swings wildly with an uppercut but Conner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Chewer scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Conner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chewer backwards.
Conner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chewer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chewer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Conner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chewer misses with the head strike.
Chewer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chewer lands with a left to the head.
Chewer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chewer blocks a body shot from Conner.
Conner can't find room to land a body shot as Chewer controls the action.
Chewer misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Conner breaks from the clinch.
Chewer lands a really nice looking cross but Conner seems unphased.
Conner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Conner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chewer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chewer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Chewer avoids the body shot from Conner.
A big right from Chewer misses.
Conner wants to counter with a clinch but Chewer pushes him away.
Conner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Conner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Conner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chewer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Conner.
Conner moves in looking to clinch but Chewer pushes him off.
Chewer throwing a counter right hand but Conner manages to avoid it.
Conner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chewer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conner wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chewer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crotch Chewer dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Conner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chewer tests Conner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Conner tries to clinch up.
A cross from Chewer lands.
Conner throws a right hand that Chewer ducks under and follows up with a left that Chewer also avoids with ease.
Conner misses the body punch
and Chewer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Conner wants to clinch up but Chewer keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Conner moves into range and clinches up with Chewer.
Chewer blocks a body shot from Conner.
Chewer gets through Conner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Conner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Conner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Conner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Conner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chewer backwards. #T1#
Chewer misses with the head strike.
Conner working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Conner.
Conner swings wildly with an uppercut but Chewer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chewer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chewer scores with a shoulder strike.
Chewer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chewer swings wildly with an uppercut but Conner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conner prevents a body shot from Chewer.
Chewer misses with a punch to the body.
Conner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chewer gets through Conner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chewer misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Conner fails to land.
Sammie Conner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crotch Chewer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Conner lands with a right to the head.
Conner misses with the head strike.
Conner misses with some punches.
Chewer blocks a body shot from Conner.
Chewer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chewer swings wildly with an uppercut but Conner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Conner working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chewer blocking some punches.
Conner misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Chewer blocking some punches.
Conner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Conner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Conner has a couple of punches blocked by Chewer.
Conner misses with some punches.
Chewer throws a head punch that misses.
Chewer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chewer blocks an uppercut.
Conner throws a punch but it's blocked by Chewer.
Chewer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Conner. #T4#
Conner throws a punch but it's blocked by Chewer.
Conner misses with the head strike.
Conner misses with some punches.
Conner misses with a punch on the inside.
Conner misses with a punch on the inside.
Conner can't find room to land a body shot as Chewer controls the action.
Conner can't find room to land a body shot as Chewer controls the action.
Chewer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Conner.
Conner misses with the head strike.
Conner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chewer or not.
Conner misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sammie Conner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chewer 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crotch Chewer!
A relieved looking Crotch Chewer 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: Checkmate Fight Night 9
Date: Jul 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
List moves in looking to clinch but Conner pushes him off.
Conner throws out a loose jab but List uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conner scores with a jab to the head.
Conner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
List scores with a crisp jab that stopped Conner in his tracks.
Conner scores with a punch to the head.
List throws a jab but it's blocked by Conner. #CL2#
Conner gets tackled into the cage by List. List maintains the clinch.
List misses with a body punch.
List takes a shot to the head.
List swings away with an uppercut that misses.
List swings wildly with an uppercut but Conner uses good head movement to avoid it.
List lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Conner throws a punch but it's blocked by List.
A head punch blocked on the inside by List.
Conner prevents a body shot from List.
Conner blocks a body shot from List.
Conner has a couple of punches blocked by List.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
List throws a punch but it's blocked by Conner. #T1#
Conner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Conner.
List looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
List dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Conner.
List lands a right hand.
List scores with a nice hook to the head.
List working aggressively here.
Conner works on List's body with a couple of short punches.
Conner throws a punch but it's blocked by List.
Conner tries to work over List's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Conner controlling the action here for a moment.
List misses with a short punch on the inside.
List swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Conner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
List scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
List lands with a short shot to the head.
Conner digs a right hand underneath List's ribcage. List let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by List.
Conner lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
List blocks a punch to the side of the head.
List tries a body shot but Conner blocks it.
Conner lands a hook that snaps the head of List backwards.
Conner misses with some punches.
Conner scores with a shot to the side of List's head.
Conner gets through List's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Conner.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from List.
List swings wildly with an uppercut but Conner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
List softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
List takes a shot to the head.
List holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T3#
List is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC2#
List breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from List does it's job there.
Conner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Conner there as he acknowledges the shot.
List slips under a jab from Conner.
The fighters circling - Conner throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Conner clinches up with List and pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Conner as the two fighters clinch.
Conner cracks List with a nice body shot.
Conner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Conner misses with a punch to the body.
Conner swings wildly with an uppercut but List uses good head movement to avoid it.
List can't find room to land a body shot as Conner controls the action. #T4#
List lands with a light punch inside.
Conner cracks List with a nice body shot.
Conner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Conner blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Conner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
List pushes Conner up against the cage in a clinch.
Conner misses with the head strike.
Conner digs a right hand underneath List's ribcage. List let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Conner prevents a body shot from List.
A head punch blocked on the inside by List.
List blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Conner can't find room to land a body shot as List controls the action.
Conner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
List tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
List misses with a punch on the inside.
Conner lands a left hand.
List misses with a body punch.
List gets through Conner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sammie Conner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - List looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Conner takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL#
Conner moves into the clinch successfully.
Conner lands a hook that snaps the head of List backwards.
A short uppercut from Conner.
Conner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Conner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Conner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sammie Conner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Conner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Conner prevents a body shot from List.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for List.
Conner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Conner.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
List tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Conner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, List creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
List lands a nice uppercut.
Conner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lists head.
List lands with a right to the head.
List lands with a short head shot on the inside.
List working aggressively here.
List scores with a hook to the body.
Conner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
List tries to throw a body punch but Conner avoids it by throwing List back against the cage.
List swings wildly with an uppercut but Conner uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Conner.
Conner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Conner has a couple of punches blocked by List.
List pushes Conner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Conner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by List as Conner tries to tie him up.
List blocks an uppercut. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Conner lands a hook that snaps the head of List backwards.
Conner lands with a right to the head.
List misses with the head strike.
Conner is working List over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Conner.
Conner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, List creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
List blocks an uppercut.
Conner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
List lands a left hand that snaps the head of Conner backwards.
List lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
List blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
List struggles to land a body shot inside as Conner controls his hands.
Conner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of List backwards.
List misses with a punch on the inside.
Conner blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Conner lands a hook to the side of the head.
List tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Conner blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for List.
Conner tries a body shot but List blocks it.
Conner misses with a punch to the body.
List misses with a shot to the kidneys.
List tries to work over Conner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Conner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lists head.
List tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Conner's elbow.
Conner throws a punch but it's blocked by List.
List lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from List.
Conner tries a body shot but List blocks it.
Conner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with List's elbow.
List struggles to land a body shot inside as Conner controls his hands.
Conner lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
List misses with a hook from the clinch.
Conner stalls.
Conner lands a hook that snaps the head of List backwards.
Conner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
List digs a right hand underneath Conner's ribcage. Conner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
List lands a left hand.
Conner blocks a body shot from List.
Conner misses with some punches.
Conner working aggressively here.
List working aggressively here.
List lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
List misses with the head strike.
Conner throws a punch but it's blocked by List.
Conner misses with some punches.
List scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sammie Conner will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Conner has taken the fight to the clinch.
List struggles to land a body shot inside as Conner controls his hands.
List doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Conner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
List softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Conner.
A head punch on the inside from Conner fails to land.
List fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
List blocking some punches.
List lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Conner blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from List fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Conner presses List against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Conner blocks an uppercut.
List blocks a punch to the side of the head.
List makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Conner. #T1#
List blocking some punches.
List throws a head punch that misses.
Conner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
List blocking some punches.
List is trying to force a seperation but Conner has the dominant position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Conner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
List makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Conner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Conner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Conner misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Conner.
Conner misses with a body punch.
List lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Conner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from List on the inside.
Craig List has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
List blocks a body shot from Conner.
List has a couple of punches blocked by Conner.
Conner scores with a hook to the body.
Conner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
List throws a punch but it's blocked by Conner.
Conner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
List misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for List.
Conner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
List swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Conner working aggressively here.
Conner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Conner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
List manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Conner lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
List swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Conner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, List creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
List tries to work over Conner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
List blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
List prevents a body shot from Conner.
Conner blocks an uppercut.
Sammie Conner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
List tries to throw a body punch but Conner avoids it by throwing List back against the cage.
List lands a right hand.
Conner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Conner misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by List.
Conner lands a hook that snaps the head of List backwards. #T4#
Conner lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from List. #BC2#
List pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
List is looking to clinch.
List scores with a nice right hand.
Conner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from List.
Conner moves away from the strike by List.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conner jabs List to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Conner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Conner gets a clinch.
List misses with some punches.
List misses with a punch on the inside.
List doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
List tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Craig List.
I think Conner 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: Checkmate Contenders 3
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Conner forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Conner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson 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.
Johnson looking to stall.
Conner lands a shoulder strike.
Conner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johnson tries to circle away but Conner has him pinned against the cage.
Conner blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Conner.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to land knees in the clinch but Conner avoids the damage to the body.
Conner lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Conner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson has Conner pressed against the cage.
A short right from Conner on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Johnson breaks from the clinch. #T1##KD2#
Conner drops Johnson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Johnson looks back up at him and smiles so Conner waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Johnson is rocked!#CL2#
Conner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Conner digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Conner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Conner lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conner pushes Johnson against the cage. Conner is working some dirty boxing. Conner pushes off with a quick right hook! Johnson goes down! Johnson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Conner moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammie Conner!
Sammie Conner spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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