Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: ALLSTAR KT: Neich Vs Joon
Date: Sep 28, 2023

#R1#
A big left from Neich misses.
Joon throws out a loose jab but Neich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neich was well out of range. Poor timing from Joon.
Neich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Joon throws the left hand but Neich avoids the punch easily.
Neich steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Joon.
Joon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Neich takes one to the side of the head.
Joon throws a head kick but Neich moves out of range.
Neich staying out of range there.
Seung Joon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Neich stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Joon.
Joon misses with a looping left.
Neich is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Joon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Joon lands a jab to the head.
Neich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joon.
Joon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Joon, as that shot connected.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Joon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Neich. Joon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Neich misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Joon misses with a hook.
Neich walks into a left hand.
Joon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Neich's head backwards.
Neich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Joon throws an overhand right that lands on Neich's shoulder, as Neich tries to avoid the shot.
Neich loads up on a big right hand but Joon slips the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Joon.
Neich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joon.
Joon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Neich tries to counter with a clinch but Joon shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Neich drives through and clinches with Joon against the ropes.
Joon misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Joon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Joon throws out a loose jab but Neich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Joon looks to land a right hand but Neich moved out of range.
Neich misses with an uppercut. Joon saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neich moves away.
Neich dodges the punch combination from Joon. #T2#
The crowd cheers as Neich lands an impressive looking overhand right. Joon doesn't seem phased though.
Neich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Neich looks to score with a jab to the body but Joon is just out of range.
Neich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joon. Neich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joon lands with a good body shot.
Neich moves out of range of the strikes.
Joon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Neich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Neich clinches up with Joon and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Joon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neich moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Neich closes the distance and clinches.
Joon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Neich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joon backwards.
Neich scores with a shot to the side of Joon's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seung Joon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Neich swings for the body but Joon moves out of range.
Joon misses with a two punch combination.
Neich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joon.
Joon ducks right into an uppercut from Neich.
Neich on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Neich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been informed that Neich has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Joon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Neich at a distance.
Joon lands a head kick!
Joon throws a one two combo.
Joon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Neich if he has to take too many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joon misses with a looping left.
Neich avoids the head kick by Joon.
A slow jab from Joon misses its intended target.
Joon ducks under a wild hook from Neich.
Joon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Neich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Joon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice uppercut lands for Joon. That snapped Neich's head back.
Joon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Neich looks to land a left hand but Joon moved out of range nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Joon. That's going to slow Neich down.
Seung Joon is winning the standup battle so far.
Joon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Neich counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Neich. #BC#
Joon breaks the clinch.
Neich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Joon.
Neich takes a swing at Joon's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joon. Neich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Neich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joon slips a straight right by Neich.
Neich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joon.
Joon lands a nice shot to the body.
Joon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Neich can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Neich rushes Joon and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Joon breaks from the clinch.
Joon lands the left hand.
Neich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Neich checks it well. #T2#
Joon tries a head kick but it misses.
Neich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joon.
Joon sets himself, and Neich steps forward looking for the clinch! Joon avoids it this time.
Neich throws a body shot but no joy.
Joon misses with a straight left.
Neich ducks under a wild hook from Joon.
Neich moves out of range of the strikes.
Neich wants to counter with a clinch but Joon pushes him away.
Neich throws a jab but it's blocked by Joon.
Neich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Joon.
Joon is looking to slow Neich down with leg kicks.
Neich throws out a loose jab but Joon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joon swings for the body but Neich moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Neich.
Neich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joon was well out of range. Poor timing from Neich.
Joon throws a leg kick but Neich moved away.
Joon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Neich if he has to take too many more of those.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seung Joon dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Neich avoids a punch combination nicely.
Neich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Joon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Joon lands a glancing blow to the side of Neich's head.
Joon throws a nice looking combination but Neich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Neich throws a hook but Joon blocks it.
Joon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Joon throws a jab but it's blocked by Neich.
Neich throws a jab when Joon was well out of range.
Joon misses the shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Joon there.
Joon scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joon circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Joon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Neich's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Joon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Neich scrambles back to his feet.
Joon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joon sizes up Neich with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Joon shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Neich eats them both and turns towards Joon to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T1#
Neich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joon.
Neich throws a right hand that Joon ducks under and follows up with a left that Joon also avoids with ease.
Neich takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Neich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joon throwing a counter right hand but Neich manages to avoid it.
Neich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joon.
Joon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Neich misses with an uppercut.
Joon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Joon throws a big shot that misses.
Neich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Neich blocks a jab.
Neich looks to score with a jab to the body but Joon is just out of range.
Joon scores with a leg kick.
Joon throws a looping overhand right but Neich ducks down to avoid it.
Joon scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Neich. #CL2#
Neich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Neich misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Joon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Neich slips a jab from Joon.
Neich throws a series of punches but Joon moves out of range.
Joon throws an overhand right that lands on Neich's shoulder, as Neich tries to avoid the shot.
Some wild striking there from Joon.
Neich wants to counter with a clinch but Joon pushes him away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Neich.
Neich stuns Joon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Neich lands a two punch combo.
Neich's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Joon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Joon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Seung Joon did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Joon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Neich.
Neich lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from Joon.
A telegraphed right hand from Joon misses the target.
Joon lands a leg kick that knocks Neich off balance momentarily.
Joon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Neich.
Neich takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Neich misses with a looping left.
Joon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Neich's head.
Joon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Joon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Neich.
Neich lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joon misses with a hook.
Neich looks to throw the jab but Joon is out of range.
Joon lands a nice looking body shot.
Neich tries to close the distance and clinch but Joon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Joon misses the target.
Joon cracks Neich with an open hand slap.#T1#
Neich cracks a nice hook into Joon's ribs.
Joon throws the left hand but Neich avoids the punch easily.
Joon moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Joon.
Joon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neich.
Neich misses with a few strikes there.
Joon scores with a hook to the body. Neich takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Neich lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Joon lands a leg kick that knocks Neich off balance momentarily.
Neich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joon was well out of range. Poor timing from Neich.
Neich throws a lazy right hand but Joon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Neich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joon misses with a leg kick.
Joon throws a hook but Neich blocks it.
Neich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Joon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Neich on the side of the head.
Neich misses the shot to the body.
Neich misses with an uppercut. Joon saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neich throws a body punch but Joon moves out of range.
Joon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Joon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Neich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Neich steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Joon.
Joon throws a jab but it's blocked by Neich.
Neich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joon manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Neich moves into range and clinches up with Joon.
Neich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Neich scores with a shot to the side of Joon's head.
Neich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joon backwards. #BC#
Joon breaks the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Joon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Joon misses the target.
Neich has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Joon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Neich.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Lester Neich will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Joon moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #CL2#
Neich has closed the distance and engaged Joon in a clinch. #BC#
Joon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Joon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Neich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joon.
Nice shot lands for Joon.
Nice shot by Joon.
Joon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Neich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Neich fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Joon, pushing him back against the ropes.
Neich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joon backwards.
Neich pushes Joon back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Joon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Neich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Joon throws a hook to the side of Neich's head but Neich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joon cracks Neich with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Neich misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Joon counters with a series of strikes. Neich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Joon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Joon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Neich.
Neich throws a hook to the side of Joon's head but Joon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A combination from Neich does no damage.
Neich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joon.
Joon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joon sets himself, and Neich steps forward looking for the clinch! Joon avoids it this time.
Neich throws the left hand but Joon avoids the punch easily.
Neich takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Neich misses with a looping left.
Joon looks to land a left hand but Neich moved out of range nicely.
Joon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Joon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Neich.
A looping hook to the body misses from Neich. Joon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Neich misses with a two punch combination.
Neich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joon throws a lazy right hand but Neich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Neich.
The fighters circling - Neich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joon misses with a wild combination.
Neich misses the shot to the body.
Joon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Neich lands with a shot to the body.
Joon thuds his right hand into Neich's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Joon takes a swing at Neich's ribcage but misses.
Neich tries to clinch but Joon moves out of range.
Neich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Neich throws a hook but Joon avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Joon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joon.
Lester Neich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joon throws a head kick that Neich semi-blocks.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seung Joon!
Seung Joon is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Seung Joon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ALLSTAR KT: Redfist Vs Dixon
Date: Aug 28, 2023

#R1#
Neich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kallik tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Neich counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jab, jab by Neich - just one landing.
Koko Kallik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neich scores with a sloppy right hand. Kallik should have avoided that one.
Neich scores with a hook to the body. Kallik takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kallik fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kallik tries to clinch but Neich moves away
and Kallik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Neich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Neich on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Neich.
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!
Neich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kallik blocks an uppercut.
Neich scores with a shoulder strike.
Kallik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kallik blocking some punches.
Neich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kalliks head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kallik.
A head punch on the inside from Neich fails to land. #T1#
Kallik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kallik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Neich.
Kallik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Neich misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kallik.
Neich misses with some punches.
Kallik looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Neich has a couple of punches blocked by Kallik.
Kallik blocking some punches.
Neich lands a left hand.
Kallik blocking some punches.
Kallik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kallik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kallik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Neich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Neich.
Neich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Neich. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kallik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Neich misses with the head strike.
Kallik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Neich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Neich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kallik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kallik blocks an uppercut.
Neich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Neich misses with some punches.
Kallik working aggressively here.
I was talking to Neich's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Neich lands a right hand.
Neich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neich throws a head punch that misses.
Neich misses with the head strike.
Kallik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kallik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Neich 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#
Kallik tries to clinch but Neich moves away
and Neich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Neich digs a good body shot into Kallik's ribs.
Neich stuns Kallik with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Neich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Neich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kallik walks into a jab.
Kallik has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kallik there as he acknowledges the shot.
Neich keeps the fight on the outside.
Kallik tries to clinch but Neich is having none of it.
Neich throws a shot to the body.
Neich moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kallik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Neich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Neich circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Kallik clinches up against the ropes.
Neich misses with a punch on the inside.
Neich lands a shoulder strike.
Kallik blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kallik.
A short uppercut from Neich. #T1#
Neich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kallik misses with a punch on the inside.
Neich lands a hook that snaps the head of Kallik backwards.
Neich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Neich misses with the head strike.
Kallik misses with the head strike.
Neich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kallik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kallik throws a punch but it's blocked by Neich.
A short right from Neich on the inside.
A short right from Neich on the inside.
Neich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Neich gets through Kallik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Neich.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kallik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Neich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kallik swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Kallik misses with some punches.
Kallik blocking some punches.
Neich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kallik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Neich lands a hook that snaps the head of Kallik backwards.
Neich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kallik backwards.
Neich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kallik working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Neich.
Neich has a couple of punches blocked by Kallik.
Neich lands a hook to the side of the head.
Neich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kallik throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Kallik fails to land.
Neich misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kallik.
Kallik tries to throw a body punch but Neich avoids it by throwing Kallik back against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Neich dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Kallik takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kallik takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Neich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Neich scores with a shot to the body.
Kallik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kallik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kallik tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Neich counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A cross from Neich lands.
Neich getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kallik takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lester Neich is winning the standup battle so far.
Kallik tries to clinch but Neich is having none of it.
Kallik moves to clinch but Neich breaks away
and Neich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neich connects with a looping right hand.
Neich moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kallik moves to clinch but Neich breaks away
and Neich makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fighters circling - Kallik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Neich listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Neich lands a really nice looking cross but Kallik seems unphased.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kallik tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Neich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Kallik tries to clinch up but Neich circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Neich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Neich jabs Kallik to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kallik tries to close the distance and clinch but Neich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Neich punishes Kallik's body with a nice straight punch.
Neich lands with a shot to the body.
Kallik fails with an attempt to clinch.
Neich appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Neich lands with an overhand left.
Kallik tries to clinch
and Neich counters with a stiff right hand.
Neich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kallik looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Neich swats away the attempt to clinch by Kallik.
It looked like Neich was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kallik.
Kallik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Neich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Neich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kallik wants to clinch
and Neich counters with a nice uppercut.
Neich scores with a shot to the body.
Kallik shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kallik tries to clinch but Neich is having none of it.
Kallik tries to clinch up
and Neich makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Neich with a jab.
Kallik looks to clinch
and Kallik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Neich swats away the attempt to clinch by Kallik.
Neich uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kallik has time to react.
Neich takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab lands there for Neich.#ROC#Kallik is rocked!
Neich scores with a sloppy right hand. Kallik should have avoided that one.
Kallik is still on wobbly legs! Can Neich finish him?
Neich scores with a big combo that sends Kallik crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Kallik flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Neich jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lester Neich!
A very excited looking Lester Neich 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: ALLSTAR KT: Locke Vs Redfist
Date: Jul 28, 2023

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Harvey.
Neich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Neich takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Harvey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Harvey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big right from Harvey misses.
Neich misses with a looping left.
Lester Neich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harvey shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Harvey lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Neich misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Neich misses the target. #CL2#
Neich clinches.
Neich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Harvey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harvey throws a body punch but Neich moves out of range.
Neich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Neich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harvey.
Neich now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Neich connects with a single shot there.
Neich swings for the body but Harvey moves out of range.
Harvey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Neich!
Harvey moves away from the strike by Neich.
Neich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harvey manages to avoid it.
Harvey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Neich now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Neich lands a nice hook to Harvey's body. Harvey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Harvey looks to land a right hand but Neich moved out of range.
Neich drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Neich on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Harvey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Neich digs a good body shot into Harvey's ribs.#CL2#
Neich forces Harvey back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
Harvey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Harvey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harvey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Neich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Neich darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Neich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A swing and a miss from Neich.
Neich digs a good hook to Harvey's body.
Harvey scores with a body shot. #T2#
Harvey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Harvey thuds a left hand into Neich's body.
Harvey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Neich thuds a left hand into Harvey's body.
Neich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Neich ducks under a wild hook from Harvey.#CL2#
Harvey tries to keep at a distance but Neich has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Neich.
Neich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harvey backwards.
Harvey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Neich working aggressively here.
Harvey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Harvey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Neich has him pressed against the ropes.
Harvey is looking to break free of the clinch but Neich has double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harvey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Harvey wants to get back to striking at distance but Neich won't allow it.
Neich lands a left hand.
Harvey is trying to force a seperation but Neich has the dominant position.
Harvey is trying to break the clinch but Neich is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Neich dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Neich swings for the body but Harvey moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Harvey misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Neich, as that shot connected.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Neich, as that shot connected.
Harvey throws a big shot that misses.
Neich staying out of range there.
A left lands for Harvey.
Harvey throws a body punch but Neich moves out of range.
It seemed like Neich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab lands there for Neich.
Neich misses with a hook
and Harvey counters with a nice uppercut.
Harvey moves out of range of the strikes.
Neich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Neich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Neich throws a hook but Harvey avoids it easily.
Harvey is looking for a counter combo.
Harvey tests Neich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harvey misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neich takes a swing at Harvey's ribcage but misses.
Neich jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Harvey misses with a straight right.
As Harvey backs off Neich throws a huge counter combo but Harvey manages to avoid it all.
Harvey jabs Neich right on the nose. Neich blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Harvey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Neich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Harvey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Neich cracks Harvey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Neich takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've been informed that Neich has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Neich cracks Harvey with a good jab.
Harvey swinging wildly here.
Harvey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Neich.
Neich ducks under a wild hook from Harvey.
Neich's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Harvey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Neich scrambles back to his feet.
Harvey misses with a looping right.
Neich takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL2#
Neich instigates a clinch.
Harvey is trying to push Neich away but Neich has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Neich has a couple of punches blocked by Harvey.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neich keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harvey's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Neich. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harvey.
Harvey blocking some punches.
Neich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harvey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Harvey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harvey is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sloppy strikes from Neich. Those never looked like landing.
Neich throws a series of punches but Harvey moves out of range.
Harvey throwing a counter right hand but Neich manages to avoid it.
Neich lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab lands there for Neich.
Harvey with a nice cross.
A big right from Neich misses.
Neich fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Harvey on the side of the head.#CL2#
Neich closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Harvey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harvey loads up on a big right hand but Neich slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harvey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Neich.
A punch combination from Harvey misses.
Harvey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Neich doesn't seem bothered though.
Neich 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 second round but Lester Neich will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Neich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Harvey.
Neich moves into range and connects with a jab.
Neich ducks under a wild hook from Harvey.
Harvey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Neich cracks Harvey with an open hand slap.
Harvey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Neich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Neich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Neich scores with a sloppy right hand. Harvey should have avoided that one.
Neich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harvey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Neich swings for the body but Harvey moves out of range.
Lester Neich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Neich throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Neich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Neich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harvey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harvey stuns Neich with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Jab, jab by Neich - just one landing.
Neich slips a straight right by Harvey.
Neich swings away with a body shot that misses
and Harvey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Neich scores with a one two! Harvey had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2#
Neich closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Harvey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Neich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harvey moves away.
Harvey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Neich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Neich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harvey.
Neich lands a right hook to the body.
Neich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harvey with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Neich to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Neich closes the distance and pushes Harvey back into the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harvey. #BC#
Harvey manages to break the clinch.
Harvey throws a looping overhand right but Neich ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Neich rushes Harvey and presses him up against the ropes.
Harvey blocking some punches. #T2#
Neich lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Neich working aggressively here.
Harvey is looking to break free of the clinch but Neich has double underhooks.
Neich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Neich throws a punch but it's blocked by Harvey.
Neich swings wildly with an uppercut but Harvey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harvey tries to circle away but Neich has him pinned against the ropes.
Neich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harvey wants to get back to striking at distance but Neich won't allow it.
Neich throws a head punch that misses.
Harvey blocking some punches.
Neich has Harvey pressed against the ropes, preventing Harvey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lester Neich seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Harvey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Neich misses with the head strike.
Neich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harvey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC#
Harvey manages to break the clinch.
Harvey misses with a looping right.
Alec Harvey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neich cracks Harvey with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harvey takes one to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lester Neich!
A very excited looking Lester Neich 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: ALLSTAR KT: Griggs Vs Khan
Date: Jun 28, 2023

#R1#
Neich slips a jab from Joon.
Joon slips under a jab.
A punch combination from Joon misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Neich misses.
Joon staying out of range there.
Neich has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Joon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Neich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joon.
Neich slips under a jab.
Joon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Joon misses the shot to the body.
Neich dodges the punch combination from Joon.
Neich lands a jab to Joon's midsection.
Joon looks to score with a jab to the body but Neich is just out of range.
Neich slips under a jab.
Joon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Joon takes a swing at Neich's ribcage but misses.
Neich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joon misses the shot to the body.
Neich slips under a jab.
Joon misses the shot to the body.
Neich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Joon momentarily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Joon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Neich connects with the punch.
Neich takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Neich lands a body shot.
Neich lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Joon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joon throws a lazy right hand but Neich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Neich.
Neich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Neich connects with a body shot that sends Joon's belly button to the back.
Lester Neich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Neich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neich connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Neich scores with a nice strike.
Joon moves away from the strike by Neich.
Neich looks to score with a jab to the body but Joon is just out of range.
Neich lands with a nice combination. Joon backs away looking to recover.
Neich slips under a jab.
Neich digs a good hook to Joon's body.
A big right from Joon misses. #T2#
Joon slips under a jab from Neich.
Joon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Neich scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Neich throws a jab but it's blocked by Joon.
Neich ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Joon misses with a hook.
Joon is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Neich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Neich is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Joon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Neich lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Neich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joon.
A big right from Joon misses.
Joon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Neich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Neich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joon.
Joon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Neich.
Joon throws a nice looking combination but Neich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Neich! But no joy.
Joon throws a hook but Neich avoids it easily.
Joon throws a hook to the side of Neich's head but Neich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joon swings for the body but Neich moves out of range.
Neich is looking for the big counter here.
Joon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice defenses there by Neich.
Joon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Neich.
Joon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
Joon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Joon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Neich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Neich lands with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Neich.
Neich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Neich staying out of range there.
Joon misses with a straight left.
Joon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Joon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Joon throws a right hand that Neich ducks under and follows up with a left that Neich also avoids with ease.
Joon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Neich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Joon misses the jab.
Joon throws a jab when Neich was well out of range.
Joon misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Joon misses.
Joon misses with a wild body shot.
Neich feints a jab promting Joon to slip. Neich then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Joon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Neich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joon throws out the jab.
Neich shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Joon eats them both and turns towards Neich to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC2#Joon is rocked!#T4#
Neich lands with an uppercut that bounces Joon off the ropes and back into range.
Oh Joon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Neich stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Neich tests Joon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Neich scores with a big combo that sends Joon crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Joon flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Neich jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lester Neich!
An out of breath Lester Neich thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ALLSTAR KT: Ryan Vs Loke
Date: Jun 05, 2023

#R1#
Neich looks to land a combination but Buchanan avoids it well.
As Neich tries to get set, Buchanan tries to push him back and clinch up but Neich manages to avoid the attempt.
Buchanan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Neich to score with a decent uppercut.
Neich lands with a shot to the body.
Buchanan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Buchanan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Neich's jab looks to have found its range, popping Buchanan under the eye.
Lester Neich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Buchanan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Neich manages to circle out of the way.
Neich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Neich lands a nice looking body shot.
Neich lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neich thuds a left hand into Buchanan's body.
Neich cracks a nice hook into Buchanan's ribs.
Neich lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Neich scores with a hook to the body. Buchanan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice shot lands for Neich.
Neich jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Neich lands an impressive looking overhand right. Buchanan doesn't seem phased though.
Buchanan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Buchanan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Neich scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Neich lands a jab.
Neich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buchanan needs to keep his hands up - Neich had a free shot at his head there.
Neich scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Neich's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Neich duly obliges.
Neich has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Buchanan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Buchanan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Neich.
Buchanan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Neich with a nice cross.
Buchanan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Neich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Neich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Neich with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Neich connects with a good right hand that stumbles Buchanan. Buchanan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Neich listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Buchanan takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Neich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Buchanan doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice uppercut lands for Neich. That snapped Buchanan's head back.
Neich cracks Buchanan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Neich lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Donk. Neich catches Buchanan right on the button with a cross.
Neich cracks Buchanan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Neich scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Neich connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Neich listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neich scores with a hook to the body. Buchanan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Buchanan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Neich getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Jab from Neich.
Neich lands the left hand.
Donk. Neich catches Buchanan right on the button with a cross.
Buchanan tries to move into range but Neich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Neich connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Buchanan's hands.
Neich punishes Buchanan's body with a nice straight punch.
Buchanan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A nice combination there by Neich.
Neich lands a right hook to the body.
Buchanan tries to move into range but Neich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buchanan takes one on the button.
Neich stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Buchanan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Neich dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Good shot there by Neich.
Neich lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Neich thuds a left hand into Buchanan's body.
Buchanan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Neich misses.
Neich lands a nice looking body shot.
Neich scores with a hook to the body. Buchanan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Neich works Buchanan's body with a nice hook.
Buchanan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Buchanan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neich lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Neich thuds a left hand into Buchanan's body.#T1#
Neich tests Buchanan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Neich scores with a shot to the body.
Neich lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Neich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Neich scores with a hook to the body. Buchanan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Neich scores with a hook to the body. Buchanan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Buchanan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Neich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Neich lands with a shot to the body.
Neich sizes up Buchanan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neich bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Neich listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Neich connects with a body shot that sends Buchanan's belly button to the back.
Neich throws a shot to the body.
Neich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice shot by Neich.
Neich listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Neich scores with a shot to the body.
Neich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Buchanan walks into a jab.
Neich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Neich cracks Buchanan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Neich lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Neich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Buchanan takes one to the chin there.
Buchanan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Neich.
Neich slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Neich, as that shot connected.
Buchanan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Neich lands a nice hook to Buchanan's body. Buchanan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice body punch from Neich.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Buchanan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buchanan is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T4#
Neich scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Neich connects with a body shot.
Lester Neich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Neich lands with an uppercut that bounces Buchanan off the ropes and back into range.
Neich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Neich connects with a right hand. Buchanan shakes it off.
Neich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Buchanan takes one to the side of the head.
Buchanan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Buchanan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Neich.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neich throws a shot to the body.
Buchanan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jab from Neich.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Neich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Neich lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Neich lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Neich.
Neich lands a really nice looking cross but Buchanan seems unphased.
Neich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice jab there from Neich.
Buchanan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Neich works Buchanan's body with a nice hook.
Neich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Buchanan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Neich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neich moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Neich connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Neich lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Buchanan takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC2#Buchanan is rocked!
Buchanan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oh Buchanan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Neich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Buchanan seems to have got his legs back now.
Neich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Neich is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Neich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Buchanan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Neich scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Neich jabs Buchanan right on the nose. Buchanan blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neich punishes Buchanan's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
A right-left combo lands from Neich.
Neich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Neich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Neich shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Buchanan eats them both and turns towards Neich to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Buchanan tries to move into range but Neich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Neich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#KD2#
Neich staggers Buchanan with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Buchanan looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!
Buchanan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Neich lands a nice shot to the body.
Neich looks to land a combination. Buchanan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jab by Neich.#T3#
Neich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Neich scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A left lands for Neich.
Ross Buchanan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Neich tries to get set, Buchanan tries to push him back and clinch up but Neich manages to avoid the attempt.
Neich lands a right and a left and another right! Buchanan goes down! Oh, he's in big, big trouble! 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's up to one knee... 9,10! He can't beat the count - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lester Neich!
Lester Neich decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: AKF 88
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Neich there.
A jab from Neich misses.
Neich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adesanya wants to clinch.
Neich slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Adesanya misses with a hook to the body
and Neich counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Neich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Neich swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Neich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adesanya.
Neich with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neich.
Neich scores with a jab. Adesanya acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Adesanya tries to clinch up.
Lester Neich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neich misses with a hook. Adesanya ducked under it nicely.
Neich looks to land a left hand but Adesanya moved out of range nicely.
Adesanya let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Neich is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Adesanya tries to clinch but Neich is having none of it.
A shot to the body from Neich misses
and Adesanya counters with a three punch combo that has Neich backing up. Neich nods at Adesanya to acknowledge the strikes.
Adesanya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Neich dips to his left and cracks Adesanya with an uppercut!
Neich throws a lazy uppercut
and as Neich looks to reset his feet, Adesanya counters with a string of precision punches, right on the button, sending Neich crashing to the canvas! Neich is in big trouble here! The referee has started the count but Neich is so wobbly that the ref has given up the count at 6 - he's called the bout off! Adesanya is your winner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Carlton Adesanya!

Event: AKF 85
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Neich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Adesanya looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Neich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adesanya manages to avoid it.
Neich lands a jab to Adesanya's midsection.
Neich throws a big shot that misses.
Adesanya is looking for the big counter here.
Neich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adesanya moves away.
Jab from Neich.
Neich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Neich lands.
Neich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Neich looks to land a right hand but Adesanya moved out of range.
Adesanya is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Neich jabs Adesanya to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Neich is looking to wear down Adesanya with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jab by Neich.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neich throws a right hand that misses
and Adesanya counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Neich thinking.
Neich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adesanya.#T1#
Neich throws a hook to the side of Adesanya's head but Adesanya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Neich throws an overhand right that lands on Adesanya's shoulder, as Adesanya tries to avoid the shot.
Neich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Neich lands an overhand right.
Adesanya misses with an uppercut.
Neich lands a nice hook to Adesanya's body. Adesanya takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Adesanya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Neich throws out the jab.
Neich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adesanya is looking for the big counter here.
Neich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adesanya.
Adesanya scores with the left hand. Neich knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Lester Neich has been cut.
Neich throws a hook but Adesanya blocks it.
Adesanya misses with a double jab.
Neich misses with a left hand
and Adesanya counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC2#Neich is rocked!
Neich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oh Neich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Neich looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adesanya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Neich seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Neich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adesanya was well out of range. Poor timing from Neich.
Adesanya unleashes a big counter combination but Neich bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Neich connects with a body shot that sends Adesanya's belly button to the back.
Adesanya throws a series of punches but Neich avoids them all with ease.
Neich appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Adesanya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Neich.
Adesanya tries to close the distance and clinch up but Neich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lester Neich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adesanya on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Neich avoids the head kick by Adesanya.
Neich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adesanya moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Neich. Beautiful body shot.
Neich lands with a nice body punch.
Adesanya misses with a combination
and Neich counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Adesanya throws a right and a left that Neich avoids nicely.
Neich cracks a nice hook into Adesanya's ribs.
Adesanya throws a body shot but no joy.
Adesanya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Neich.
Adesanya looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Neich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adesanya was well out of range. Poor timing from Neich.
Adesanya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Neich.
A jab from Neich does it's job there.
Nice jab there from Neich.
Neich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Adesanya ducks right into an uppercut from Neich.
Neich paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Adesanya takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Adesanya looks to score with a jab to the body but Neich is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adesanya unleashes a big counter combination but Neich bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
Adesanya avoids the body shot from Neich.
Adesanya takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Adesanya throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Neich's head.
Neich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Neich misses the shot to the body.
As Neich backs off Adesanya throws a huge counter combo but Neich manages to avoid it all.
Adesanya misses with a two punch combination.
Neich is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Adesanya tries to land a front kick but Neich steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Adesanya looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Neich moves into range and connects with a jab.
Adesanya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neich.
Neich throws a shot from downtown. Adesanya moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neich thuds a left hand into Adesanya's body.
Neich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adesanya momentarily.
Neich cracks Adesanya with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Neich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lester Neich's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Adesanya looks to land a right hand but Neich moved out of range.
Neich throws a body shot but no joy.
Adesanya takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Neich blocks a head kick by Adesanya.
Neich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Neich lands a glancing blow to the side of Adesanya's head.
Neich bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Neich misses with an uppercut. Adesanya saw that one coming.
Neich avoids a kick to the body.
Neich lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya slips a straight right by Neich.
Neich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adesanya can do to turn this around?
Neich takes a swing at Adesanya's ribcage but misses.
Adesanya with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Neich to score with a decent uppercut.
Neich paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Adesanya just misses with a punch to the body.
Neich missing with a left hand there. Adesanya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Neich cracks Adesanya with a right hand to the side of the head.
Adesanya takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Neich takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Neich connects with a crisp jab.
Neich throws a hook to the side of Adesanya's head but Adesanya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adesanya throws a counter combo.
A swing and a miss from Neich.
Adesanya throws a left and a right that both miss
and Neich counters with a right hand to the body.
Neich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Adesanya looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Neich is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Neich just misses with a punch to the body.
Neich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adesanya was well out of range. Poor timing from Neich.
Adesanya lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Neich misses with a hook.
Neich bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Neich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Adesanya looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adesanya throws a right and a left that both miss.
Neich loads up on a big right hand but Adesanya slips the punch.
Adesanya unleashes a big counter combination but Neich bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Neich takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Adesanya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Neich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adesanya rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Neich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Neich as he connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Neich. Adesanya does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Adesanya misses.
Adesanya avoids the body shot from Neich.
Adesanya is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Adesanya takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Adesanya ducks right into an uppercut from Neich.
A jab from Neich misses. #T3#
Adesanya throws a right and a left that both miss.
Neich lands a jab.
Neich throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Adesanya stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Adesanya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Neich.
Neich misses with a body shot.
Adesanya wants to counter with a clinch but Neich pushes him away.
Neich takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Neich tests Adesanya's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Neich just misses with a punch to the body.
Adesanya throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Neich to counter with a crisp jab.
Adesanya turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Adesanya throws a nice looking combination but Neich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Adesanya slips a straight right by Neich.#T4#
Neich misses with a looping right.
Adesanya unleashes a big counter combination but Neich bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Adesanya throws a head kick but Neich moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Neich tests Adesanya's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Neich lands an overhand right.
Neich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adesanya moves away.
Adesanya steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Neich.
Neich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adesanya momentarily.
Neich missing with a left hand there. Adesanya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adesanya swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Neich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Adesanya doesn't seem bothered though.
Neich just misses with a punch to the body.
Neich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adesanya ducks under a wild hook from Neich.
Adesanya takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Neich dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lester Neich's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Adesanya tries to clinch there but Neich circles away.
Neich lands a body shot.
Neich throws a body punch but Adesanya moves out of range.
Adesanya has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Neich dips to his left and cracks Adesanya with an uppercut!
Neich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adesanya looks to throw the jab but Neich is out of range.
Neich throws an overhand right that lands on Adesanya's shoulder, as Adesanya tries to avoid the shot.
Adesanya wants to counter with a clinch but Neich pushes him away.
Neich digs a good hook to Adesanya's body.
Adesanya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Neich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Neich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neich works the jab nicely.
Neich cracks Adesanya with a good jab.
Neich misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Neich misses the target.
Neich takes a swing at Adesanya's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Adesanya slips a jab from Neich.
Adesanya doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A shot to the body from Neich misses
and Adesanya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adesanya looks to land a body kick but Neich moved away.
Neich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Neich throws a lazy uppercut
and Adesanya counters with a two punch combo.
Lester Neich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Neich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Neich lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Adesanya at a distance.
Adesanya throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Adesanya misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Neich looks to score with a jab to the body but Adesanya is just out of range.
Neich misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and before Neich can reset, Adesanya rushes him with a swarm of punches, sending him crashing to the floor, in all sorts of trouble! Neich is trying to beat the count but we're up to 6 already and he's nowhere near. 7,8... he's up! He's going to continue!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Adesanya takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Adesanya ducks under a wild hook from Neich.
Neich stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Neich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adesanya.
Adesanya on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Adesanya throws a head kick but Neich moves out of range.
Neich blocks a jab.
It looked like Neich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Neich looks to land a left hand but Adesanya moved out of range nicely.
Neich jabs Adesanya to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Neich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Adesanyas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big right from Neich misses.
Neich throws a hook but Adesanya blocks it.
As Neich backs off Adesanya throws a huge counter combo but Neich manages to avoid it all.
A jab from Adesanya finds it's way through Neich's defenses. #T3#
Adesanya moves to clinch but Neich breaks away
and Neich counters with a stiff right hand.
Adesanya takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lester Neich is winning the standup battle so far.
Adesanya ducks under a wild hook from Neich.
Neich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Adesanya slips a jab from Neich.
Despite the aggression on Adesanya's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Adesanya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Neich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Neich backs off Adesanya throws a huge counter combo but Neich manages to avoid it all.
Adesanya moves away from the strike by Neich.
Carlton Adesanya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Neich looks to throw the jab but Adesanya is out of range.
Adesanya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Neich.
Neich looks to land a right hand but Adesanya moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Neich. Adesanya does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Adesanya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neich.
Neich scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Adesanya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neich.
Neich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Adesanya slips a jab from Neich.
Neich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adesanya.
Neich looks to throw the jab but Adesanya is out of range.
Adesanya unleashes a big counter combination but Neich bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Neich.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neich connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Adesanya tries to clinch up.
Neich throws a lazy uppercut
and Adesanya counters with a stiff right hand.
Adesanya with a nice cross.
Carlton Adesanya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neich misses with a hook. Adesanya ducked under it nicely.

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

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

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: AKF 80
Date: Feb 08, 2023

#R1#
Neich looks to land a left hand but Van Hire moved out of range nicely.
Neich takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Van Hire throws a right and a left that Neich avoids nicely.
Van Hire takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to the liver by Neich. Beautiful body shot.
Neich misses with a right hand
enabling Van Hire to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Lester Neich has been cut.
Neich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Neich misses with an uppercut. Van Hire saw that one coming.
Neich misses with an uppercut.
Van Hire flicks out a counter leg kick but Neich steps away.
Neich jabs Van Hire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van Hire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Hire is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Neich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Hire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lester Neich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Hire walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neich gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Neich needs to keep his hands up - Van Hire had a free shot at his head there.#ROC2#Neich is rocked!
Van Hire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oh Neich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Van Hire gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Neich seems to have got his legs back now.
Neich misses with a right hand
and Van Hire counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Van Hire avoids the body shot from Neich.
Some wild striking there from Van Hire.
Neich throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Hire.
Neich stuns Van Hire with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Neich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Neich swings for the body but Van Hire moves out of range.
Van Hire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Hire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Neich throws a body punch but Van Hire moves out of range.
Neich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Neich throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Hire counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Neich thinking.
Neich misses with an uppercut. Van Hire saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Hire. Neich does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Neich is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neich throws a body punch but Van Hire moves out of range.
Van Hire throws a shot from downtown. Neich moves away and avoids it.
Van Hire slips a straight right by Neich.
Van Hire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Hire now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Neich blocks a head kick by Van Hire.
Neich moves out of range as Van Hire strikes.
Neich scores with a jab. Van Hire acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A head kick misses from Van Hire.
Neich ducks under a wild hook from Van Hire.
Neich thuds his right hand into Van Hire's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Hire throws a poor cross that misses
and Neich counters with a straight right hand.
Neich loads up on a big right hand but Van Hire slips the punch.
It seemed like Van Hire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Neich misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lester Neich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lester Neich's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Van Hire blocks a jab.
Neich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Hire counters with a series of strikes. Neich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Neich misses with a wild body shot.
Van Hire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Neich.
Neich misses the shot to the body.
Neich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Hire moves away.
Van Hire appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Van Hire has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Neich finds it's way round the side to connect with Van Hire's head.
Van Hire avoids the body shot from Neich.
A big left from Neich misses.
A big left from Neich misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neich throws a jab when Van Hire was well out of range.
Neich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Hire.
Van Hire throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Hire uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Neich has time to react.
Neich throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Neich ducks under a wild hook from Van Hire.
Neich throwing a counter right hand but Van Hire manages to avoid it.
OH! Neich has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Van Hire smells blood and charges in for the finish! Van Hire unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Neich sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Whealer Van Hire!
Whealer Van Hire thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: AKF 77
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
The fighters circling - Neich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Neich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Neich throws a jab when Scorpion was well out of range.
Nice shot by Neich.
Scorpion bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Neich's head backwards.
Neich throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Scorpion stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Neich throws a jab but it's blocked by Scorpion.
Scorpion looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Scorpion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scorpion pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Neich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Scorpion.
Neich throws a body punch but Scorpion moves out of range.
Scorpion lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Scorpion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neich manages to avoid it.
Scorpion throws a right and a left that Neich avoids nicely.
Scorpion turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Neich just misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neich takes a swing at Scorpion's ribcage but misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Scorpion.
Scorpion ducks under a wild hook from Neich.
Scorpion connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Scorpion lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Scorpion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Neich takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Neich loads up on a big right hand but Scorpion slips the punch.
Neich looks to score with a jab to the body but Scorpion is just out of range.
Neich throws a big shot that misses.
Scorpion on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lester Neich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scorpion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Neich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Neich.
Neich misses with a wild body shot.
Scorpion has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Scorpion there as he acknowledges the shot.
Scorpion works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Scorpion takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Scorpion scoring well with a low kick there.
A swing and a miss from Neich.
Scorpion throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Neich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A decent looking cross lands there for Scorpion.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neich misses with an uppercut.
Neich throws out a loose jab but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scorpion slips under a jab.
Neich on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Scorpion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neich moves away.
Neich throws an overhand right that lands on Scorpion's shoulder, as Scorpion tries to avoid the shot.
Neich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Neich misses with a body shot. #T2#
Scorpion just misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion scores with a nice head shot.
Scorpion throws a shot from downtown. Neich moves away and avoids it.
Neich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scorpion.
Scorpion throws out a loose jab but Neich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scorpion scores with a kick to the body.
Scorpion lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Scorpion fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice inside leg kick there by Scorpion. That's going to slow Neich down.
Neich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Scorpion looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Neich takes a swing at Scorpion's ribcage but misses.
Neich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scorpion manages to avoid it.
Scorpion ducks under a wild hook from Neich.
Neich misses with a right hand
and Scorpion counters with a low kick, right behind Neich 's knee.
Neich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Neich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Neich lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neich slips a straight right by Scorpion.
Scorpion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scorpion takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Neich has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Scorpion takes a swing at Neich's ribcage but misses.
Neich looks to land a left hand but Scorpion moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Silva Scorpion will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Neich throws a jab but it's blocked by Scorpion.
Scorpion uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Neich has time to react.
Neich misses with a straight left.
Neich slips under a jab from Scorpion.
Neich slips under a jab.
Scorpion throws a body shot but no joy.
Neich misses with a body shot.
Scorpion throws a sloppy head kick and Neich moves out of range easily.
Neich cracks Scorpion with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Scorpion cracks Neich with a good jab.
Neich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scorpion was well out of range. Poor timing from Neich.
Silva Scorpion is winning the standup battle so far.
Neich takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Neich scores with a jab.
Scorpion misses with a straight left.
Neich misses with a wild body shot.
Neich misses with an uppercut. Scorpion saw that one coming.
Neich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scorpion.
Scorpion throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Neich.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neich connects with a looping right hand.
Scorpion moves away from the strike by Neich.
Scorpion gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Scorpion goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Scorpion moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Neich lands with a shot to the body.
Scorpion lands with a thumping leg kick.
Neich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scorpion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Neich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Neich is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Scorpion with a body shot.
Neich scores with a body shot.
Neich scores with a jab to the jaw.
Neich misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Scorpion misses the target.#CL#
Scorpion rushes Neich and presses him up against the ropes.
A short left from Scorpion.
Neich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Neich throws a head punch that misses.
Neich's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Neich.
Neich misses with the head strike.
Scorpion lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Scorpion lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scorpion lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Scorpion.
Scorpion blocking some punches.
Neich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Scorpion lands a body shot in the clinch.
Neich is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Scorpion as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
Scorpion lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Scorpion.
Scorpion lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Neich or not.
Scorpion digs a right hand into Neich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Neich's gas tank.
Scorpion lands with a left to the head.
Scorpion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Neich backwards.
Scorpion cracks Neich with a nice body shot.
Scorpion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Neichs head.
Scorpion lands a body shot.
Scorpion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Scorpion presses Neich against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Scorpion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Neich can do to turn this around?
Scorpion presses Neich against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Scorpion lands a shoulder strike.
Scorpion is working Neich over against the ropes.
Scorpion lands with a left to the head.
Scorpion pushes Neich back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scorpion lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Neich or not.
Nice body punch from Scorpion.
Scorpion is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Scorpion lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Silva Scorpion dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Scorpion paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Scorpion looks to throw the jab but Neich is out of range.
Scorpion scores with a leg kick.
Neich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Neich just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromScorpion.
A swing and a miss from Neich.
Neich misses with an uppercut. Scorpion saw that one coming.
Scorpion works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Scorpion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neich.
Neich misses with a hook. Scorpion ducked under it nicely.
Neich throws a body punch but Scorpion moves out of range.
It appears Scorpion was looking to counter with a kick there.
Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Neich.
Scorpion lands a nice hook to Neich's body. Neich takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Neich on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Scorpion. Scorpion obviously looking to wear him down.
Scorpion sizes up Neich with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Scorpion. Neich shrugs it off though.
Scorpion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Neich takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Scorpion misses with an attempted mid kick.
Neich looks to score with a jab to the body but Scorpion is just out of range.
Scorpion connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Neich throws a hook to the side of Scorpion's head but Scorpion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scorpion throws a push kick but Neich slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Scorpion is looking to slow Neich down with leg kicks.
Neich looks to land a right hand but Scorpion moved out of range.
It looked like Scorpion was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Neich.
The crowd cheers as Scorpion lands an impressive looking overhand right. Neich doesn't seem phased though.
Neich on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Neich takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Scorpion staying out of range there.
Neich with a jab.
Scorpion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Neich throws out the jab.
Scorpion looks to land a right hand but Neich moved out of range.
Neich throws a body shot but no joy.
Neich throws a looping overhand right but Scorpion ducks down to avoid it.
Scorpion lands a nice hook to Neich's body. Neich takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Scorpion throws a shot from downtown. Neich moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Neich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Neich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scorpion connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Scorpion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neich was well out of range. Poor timing from Scorpion.
Scorpion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Neich avoids the head kick by Scorpion.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scorpion misses with a kick to the body. #CL#
Scorpion has taken the fight to the clinch.
Scorpion scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Nice body punch from Scorpion.
Neich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Neich misses with some punches.
Scorpion lands with a short shot to the head.
Neich has a couple of punches blocked by Scorpion.
Scorpion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Neich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion pushes Neich back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Neich throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scorpion.
Scorpion lands with a light punch inside.
Scorpion blocking some punches.
Scorpion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Neich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Scorpion.
Scorpion scores with a hook to the body.
Scorpion lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scorpion digs a right hand into Neich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Neich's gas tank.
Scorpion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Scorpion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Scorpion lands a nice uppercut.
Scorpion blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Silva Scorpion clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Scorpion swings for the body but Neich moves out of range.
Neich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick from Scorpion lands but Neich takes it in his stride.
Scorpion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Scorpion.
Scorpion connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Neich just misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Scorpion takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Neich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scorpion moves away.
Scorpion misses with a wild body shot.
Scorpion lands a jab to the nose.
Scorpion stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Neich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scorpion looks to score with a jab to the body but Neich is just out of range.
Neich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scorpion with a nice calf kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Scorpion has closed the distance and engaged Neich in a clinch.
Scorpion is struggling to control the position.
Scorpion wants to stall. #T1#
Scorpion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scorpion.
Scorpion taking a breather.
Scorpion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Scorpion tries to work over Neich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scorpion lands a right hand. #ROC#Neich is rocked!#BC2#
Neich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Neich is still on wobbly legs! Can Scorpion finish him?
Neich blocks a jab.
Neich seems to have recovered his senses.
Scorpion lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Scorpion gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Neich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Neich takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
Scorpion fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Neich, pushing him back against the ropes.
Neich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Scorpion.
Neich swings wildly with an uppercut but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Scorpion scores with a shot to the side of Neich's head. #T2#
Scorpion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scorpion lands a left hand that snaps the head of Neich backwards.
Neich throws a punch but it's blocked by Scorpion.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Scorpion.
Neich lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scorpion lands a body punch in the clinch.
Neich has a couple of punches blocked by Scorpion.
Neich swings wildly with an uppercut but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scorpion.
Neich throws a punch but it's blocked by Scorpion.
A left hand lands to the body for Scorpion.
A short right from Scorpion.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Scorpion.
Scorpion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Neich backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neich misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Scorpion.
Neich is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Neich misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Scorpion.
Scorpion lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Silva Scorpion had his way with Lester Neich in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Scorpion lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Neich at a distance.
Scorpion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Neich.
Scorpion appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Scorpion ducks under a wild hook from Neich.#CL#
Scorpion moves into the clinch.
Scorpion taking a breather.
Scorpion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Scorpion working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Neich misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Scorpion.
Scorpion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Neich backwards.
Scorpion misses with a body punch.
Neich lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Scorpion.
Scorpion digs a right hand into Neich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Neich's gas tank.
Scorpion blocking some punches.
Scorpion lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Scorpion.
Scorpion wants to stall.
A right hand to the body from Scorpion.
Scorpion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Neich is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Scorpion lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Scorpion is working Neich over against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Scorpion.
Scorpion lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Scorpion.
Scorpion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Scorpion scores with a shot to the side of Neich's head.
Scorpion digs a right hand underneath Neich's ribcage. Neich let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Scorpion is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right handed body shot lands from Scorpion.
Good body shot from Scorpion.
Silva Scorpion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A right handed body shot lands from Scorpion.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Scorpion.
Scorpion stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Scorpion.
Scorpion lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Scorpion.
Neich swings wildly with an uppercut but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Scorpion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neich misses with a punch on the inside.
Scorpion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Scorpion struggles to land a body shot inside as Neich controls his hands.
Neich working aggressively here.
Scorpion blocks an uppercut.
Neich misses with some punches.
Neich misses with the head strike.
Neich throws a head punch that misses.
Scorpion digs a right hand underneath Neich's ribcage. Neich let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Neich scores with a shot to the side of Scorpion's head.
Scorpion blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Neich fails to land.
Lester Neich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scorpion lands a left hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:46

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

Event: AKF FN 400
Date: Jan 13, 2023

#R1#
Neich stuns Scorpion with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Neich darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Scorpion takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Scorpion staying out of range there.#CL2#
Scorpion gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Neich takes a shot to the head.
Neich has a couple of punches blocked by Scorpion.
A short body shot lands from Scorpion as the two fighters clinch.
Scorpion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scorpion.
Scorpion lands a shot to the body.
Neich misses with a punch on the inside.
Neich throws a punch but it's blocked by Scorpion.
Scorpion is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Scorpion.
Neich throws a head punch that misses.
Scorpion lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scorpion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Scorpion on the inside.
Scorpion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scorpion lands a left hand that snaps the head of Neich backwards.
Scorpion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Neich lands a right hand.
Scorpion blocking some punches. #T1#
Neich misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scorpion.
Scorpion lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Scorpion lands a shot to the body.
Scorpion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Scorpion struggles to land a body shot inside as Neich controls his hands.
Neich is looking to break free of the clinch but Scorpion has double underhooks.
Neich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scorpion lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Neich or not.
Neich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Scorpion has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Neich seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Scorpion can turn it around.
A head punch on the inside from Neich fails to land.
Scorpion lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Scorpion lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Neich.
Scorpion scores with a nice hook to the head.
Scorpion blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Scorpion.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Neich.
Scorpion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Scorpion pushes Neich back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
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!
Scorpion pushes Neich back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Neich is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Scorpion breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Neich sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A big right from Neich misses.
Neich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Neich takes a swing at Scorpion's ribcage but misses.
Neich just misses with a punch to the body.
Neich is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Neich misses with a body shot.
Scorpion misses the shot to the body.
Neich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scorpion.
Scorpion throws a body shot but no joy.
Scorpion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neich.
Scorpion misses with a body shot.
Neich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scorpion punishes Neich's body with a nice straight punch.
Neich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scorpion was well out of range. Poor timing from Neich.
Neich throws a lazy right hand but Scorpion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scorpion scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Neich doesn't seem bothered though.
Neich lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scorpion lands a jab to the head.
Scorpion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neich manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Scorpion.
Decent striking displayed by Scorpion there.
Scorpion dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Neich. That did some damage!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Silva Scorpion dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Scorpion lets loose with a powerful body kick. Neich will feel that in the morning.
Scorpion is looking to slow Neich down with leg kicks.
A slow jab from Scorpion misses its intended target.
Scorpion misses the shot to the body.
Scorpion slips a jab from Neich.
Scorpion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Scorpion.
Scorpion listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Scorpion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scorpion. Neich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Scorpion.
Scorpion misses with an uppercut.
Neich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scorpion.
Scorpion takes a swing at Neich's ribcage but misses.
Scorpion scores with a shot to the body.
Scorpion lands a lovely overhand right.
Neich misses the shot to the body.
Scorpion follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Neich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Neich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scorpion misses the shot to the body.
Neich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Scorpion looks to score with a jab to the body but Neich is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scorpion.
Scorpion thumps Neich with a low kick.#T1#
Scorpion cracks Neich with a good jab.
Neich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Neich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scorpion manages to avoid it.
Neich throws a hook to the side of Scorpion's head but Scorpion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Neich checks a leg kick.
Neich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Scorpion lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Neich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scorpion scoring well with a low kick there.
Scorpion cracks Neich with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Neich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scorpion was well out of range. Poor timing from Neich.
A swing and a miss from Scorpion.
Scorpion is looking to slow Neich down with leg kicks.
Neich lands the left hand.
Silva Scorpion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Neich misses with a wild body shot.
Scorpion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Neich.
Scorpion slips a straight right by Neich.
Scorpion lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scorpion avoids the body shot from Neich.
Neich misses with a body shot.
Neich throws a hook to the side of Scorpion's head but Scorpion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scorpion lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Neich takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Scorpion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scorpion misses with an uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A big left from Scorpion misses.
Neich ducks under a wild hook from Scorpion.
A swing and a miss from Neich.
Neich throws a body punch but Scorpion moves out of range.
Scorpion lands an overhand right.
Neich avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Scorpion lands a nice hook to Neich's body. Neich takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Neich throws a lazy right hand but Scorpion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Neich.
Scorpion with a jab.
Neich misses with a right hand
enabling Scorpion to counter with a crisp jab.
Scorpion scores with a body shot.
Scorpion just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Scorpion has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scorpion.
Scorpion tries a body shot but Neich blocks it.
Scorpion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scorpion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Neich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scorpion backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Silva Scorpion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Neich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Scorpion scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Neich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scorpion takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Scorpion lands a jab.
Scorpion tries to clinch there but Neich circles away.
Neich catches Scorpion with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Scorpion lands a leg kick that knocks Neich off balance momentarily.
Neich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scorpion moves away.
Scorpion misses with a body shot.
Scorpion connects with an inside leg kick.
Neich throws the left hand but Scorpion avoids the punch easily.
Good leg kick by Scorpion.
Scorpion connects with an inside leg kick.
Neich misses with a wild body shot.
Scorpion looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scorpion ducks under a wild hook from Neich.
Scorpion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Neich throws out the jab.
Scorpion moves away from the strike by Neich.
Neich lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Scorpion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neich manages to avoid it.
Scorpion lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Scorpion blocks an uppercut.
Scorpion is leaning against Neich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Neich misses with a punch on the inside.
Scorpion prevents Neich from breaking the clinch.
Scorpion struggles to land a body shot inside as Neich controls his hands.
Scorpion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Scorpion lands a body punch.
Scorpion lands with a right to the head.
Scorpion lands a shoulder strike.
Scorpion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Neich backwards.
Scorpion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scorpion lands a right hand.
Scorpion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scorpion scores with a shot to the side of Neich's head.
Scorpion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Neich misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Neich's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Scorpion misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Neich fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scorpion.
Silva Scorpion seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Neich swings wildly with an uppercut but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scorpion digs a right hand into Neich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Neich's gas tank.
Scorpion lands with a right to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Lester Neich has been cut.
Scorpion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neich's elbow.
Scorpion working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Scorpion tries to throw a body punch but Neich avoids it by throwing Scorpion back against the ropes.
Neich misses with the head strike.
Scorpion lands a nice uppercut.
Scorpion scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#Neich is rocked!
Neich is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Scorpion tries to throw a body punch but Neich avoids it by throwing Scorpion back against the ropes.
Oh Neich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scorpion tries a body shot but Neich blocks it.
Neich seems to have got his legs back now.
Scorpion scores with a shoulder strike.
Scorpion pushes Neich back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Scorpion blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scorpion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Neich.
Neich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scorpion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Scorpion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scorpion digs a right hand into Neich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Neich's gas tank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Silva Scorpion really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lester Neich's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4##CL2#
Scorpion gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Scorpion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Scorpion working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Scorpion scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Neich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scorpion moves out of range of the strikes.
Neich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scorpion.
Scorpion cracks Neich with an open hand slap.
Scorpion takes a swing at Neich's ribcage but misses.
Neich throws a body shot but no joy.
Scorpion throws a body shot but no joy.
Scorpion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neich moves away.
Neich lands a body shot.
Neich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scorpion manages to avoid it.
Lester Neich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neich throws a hook but Scorpion avoids it easily.
Neich throws a jab when Scorpion was well out of range.
Scorpion throws a lazy right hand but Neich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Neich takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neich misses the body punch
and Scorpion counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Neich looks to land a right hand but Scorpion moved out of range.
A jab from Scorpion misses.
Neich was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Neich slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Neich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scorpion misses with a body shot.
Neich takes a jab right on the kisser.
Neich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scorpion.
Neich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scorpion let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A shot to the body from Neich misses
and Scorpion counters with a left to the body.
Neich missing with a left hand there. Scorpion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scorpion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Neich lands a slapping body shot.
Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Neich.
A slapping leg kick lands for Scorpion.
Neich misses with a looping left.
Neich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Neich misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Scorpion. Beautiful body shot.
Scorpion connects with a body shot that sends Neich's belly button to the back.
Scorpion drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Scorpion gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scorpion lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Neich.
A short body shot lands from Scorpion as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scorpion.
Scorpion holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scorpion.
Scorpion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Scorpion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Scorpion digs a right hand into Neich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Neich's gas tank.
Scorpion slows down the pace here.
Neich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Scorpion.
Scorpion lands a left hand that snaps the head of Neich backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Scorpion - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Scorpion lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neich looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A shot in the inside from Scorpion.
Neich throws a punch but it's blocked by Scorpion.
Scorpion keeps control of Neich as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Silva Scorpion dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Lester Neich's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
The crowd cheers as Scorpion lands an impressive looking overhand right. Neich doesn't seem phased though.
Neich throws a hook but Scorpion blocks it.
Scorpion avoids the body shot from Neich.
Scorpion looks to score with a jab to the body but Neich is just out of range.
Neich just misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Neichs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice body punch from Scorpion.
The fighters circling - Neich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Neich takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Neich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Neich connects with a nice looking jab.
Scorpion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neich was well out of range. Poor timing from Scorpion.
Scorpion is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Neich rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Scorpion fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Neich, pushing him back against the ropes.
Neich looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Neich misses with the head strike.
Neich throws a punch but it's blocked by Scorpion.
Neich has a couple of punches blocked by Scorpion.
Scorpion cracks Neich with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neich misses with the head strike.
Scorpion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Scorpion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scorpion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Scorpion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Neich backwards.
Scorpion lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Scorpion blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Scorpion.
Scorpion misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Scorpion on the inside.
Scorpion blocks an uppercut.
Neich misses with a punch on the inside.
Scorpion keeps control of Neich as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Scorpion - that landed with a thud.
Silva Scorpion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Neich has a couple of punches blocked by Scorpion.
Scorpion blocks an uppercut.
Neich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion blocks an uppercut.
Scorpion working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Neich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scorpion blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Neich has a couple of punches blocked by Scorpion.
Neich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scorpion cracks Neich with a nice body shot.
Scorpion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Neich has a couple of punches blocked by Scorpion.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scorpion can't find room to land a body shot as Neich controls the action.
Scorpion lands with a left to the head.
Scorpion lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Neich or not.
Neich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scorpion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Neich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Neich prevents a body shot from Scorpion.
Neich throws a punch but it's blocked by Scorpion.
Scorpion lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lester Neich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scorpion.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 45:50
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silva Scorpion! Silva Scorpion retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Silva Scorpion 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: AFK-
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Neich throws a body punch but Fuerte moves out of range.
Fuerte shapes to counter with a head kick.
A big left from Neich misses.
Fuerte unleashes a big counter combination but Neich bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Neich lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Neich.
Neich cracks Fuerte with a right hand to the side of the head.
Neich connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neich throws a jab but it's blocked by Fuerte.
A combination from Neich does no damage.
Fuerte takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Neich lands a glancing blow to the side of Fuerte's head.
Fuerte slips a jab from Neich.
Fuerte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Neich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Neich lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Neich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Despite the aggression on Fuerte's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A jab from Neich does it's job there.
Neich throws a one two combo.
Fuerte moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Neich keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fuerte takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lester Neich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neich throws a lazy uppercut
and Fuerte counters with an outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neich connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fuerte. Fuerte circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fuerte ducks right into an uppercut from Neich.
Neich listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice jab there from Neich. #T3#
Neich throws a combination. Fuerte tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Neich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fuerte manages to avoid it.
Fuerte looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Neich throws a lazy right hand but Fuerte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Neich cracks Fuerte with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fuerte takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fuerte takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Neich lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T4#
Fuerte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Neich.
A nice side step and Fuerte releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Neich scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuerte on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Neich misses the jab.
Fuerte throws a counter combo.
Neich lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fuerte backs up against the ropes.
Neich cracks Fuerte with a right hand to the side of the head.
Neich misses with a body shot.
Fuerte unleashes a big counter combination but Neich bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Neich dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Neich throws the left hand but Fuerte avoids the punch easily.
Neich throws a right hand that misses
and Fuerte counters with a right hand to the body.
Neich cracks Fuerte with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Neich misses with a hook.
Fuerte let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Farto Fuerte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Neich looks to throw the jab but Fuerte is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neich swings widly with a right hand
and Fuerte counters with an outside leg kick.
Neich is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice straight punches there by Neich. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Neich.#T1#
Neich misses with a looping right.
Fuerte slips a straight right by Neich.
Fuerte is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A right-left combo lands from Neich.
Neich misses with a hook.
Fuerte is looking for the big counter here.
Some wild striking there from Neich.
Fuerte is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Neich throws a hook but Fuerte blocks it.#T2#
Neich scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Neich connects with a looping right hand.
Neich scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fuerte in his tracks.
Fuerte has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A punch lands to the side of Fuerte 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Neich throws a jab but it's blocked by Fuerte.
Fuerte is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fuerte slips under a jab from Neich.
Neich cracks Fuerte with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Neich lands with a right hand.
Neich lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A looping hook to the body misses from Neich. Fuerte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Neich punishes Fuerte's body with a nice straight punch.
Neich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fuerte looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Neich lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Neich scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Neich lands a nice hook to Fuerte's body. Fuerte takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Neich swinging wildly here.
Neich clobbers Fuerte with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fuerte moves away from the strike by Neich.
Fuerte lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fuerte moves away from the strike by Neich.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Neich dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Neich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Neich scores with a decent looking hook.
Neich lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Neich swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Fuerte to counter with a crisp jab.
Neich thuds his right hand into Fuerte's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neich swings widly with a right hand
and Fuerte counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Lester Neich has been cut.
A big right from Neich misses. #T1#
Neich throws a hook to the side of Fuerte's head but Fuerte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fuerte throws a fast counter high kick but Neich manages to duck under it in time.
Neich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fuerte.
Fuerte is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Neich uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fuerte has time to react.
Fuerte takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Neich misses with a hook
and Fuerte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Neich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Neich. That snapped Fuerte's head back.
Farto Fuerte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fuerte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Neich looks to land a combination. Fuerte sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Neich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fuerte can do to turn this around?
Neich misses the shot to the body.
Fuerte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Neich.
Fuerte lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A swing and a miss from Neich.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neich misses with a few strikes there.
Fuerte throws a fast counter high kick but Neich manages to duck under it in time.
Fuerte gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Neich looks to land a right hand but Fuerte moved out of range.
Neich throws a hook to the side of Fuerte's head but Fuerte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Despite the aggression on Fuerte's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A lazy left from Neich finds it's target.
Neich digs a good body shot into Fuerte's ribs.
Neich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fuerte circles away quickly and effectively.
Neich throws a lazy right hand but Fuerte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fuerte thinks about the counter body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Neich misses the target. #T4#
Fuerte shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Neich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fuerte counters with a series of strikes. Neich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Neich misses with an uppercut.
Fuerte appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fuerte moves away from the strike by Neich.
Nice shot by Neich.
Neich throws a poor cross that misses
and Fuerte counters with a left and a right that stings Neich.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lester Neich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Neich 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:25
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:25

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

Event: AKF 75 | Addition vs. Scorpion
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Umuhoza misses with a double jab.
Umuhoza throws a head kick but Neich moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Neich getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Neich throws a body punch but Umuhoza moves out of range.
Neich blocks the body kick.
Neich lands with a right hand.
Umuhoza just misses with a punch to the body.
Neich misses with an uppercut. Umuhoza saw that one coming.
Umuhoza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Umuhoza takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Neich scores with a body shot.
Lester Neich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Neich. That snapped Umuhoza's head back.
Umuhoza has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Neich getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neich with a hook.
Umuhoza throws a head kick but Neich moves out of range.
Umuhoza swinging wildly here.
Neich catches Umuhoza with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big right from Neich misses.
Umuhoza scores with a jab.
Umuhoza tries to move into range but Neich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Neich throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Umuhoza on the side of the head. #T1#
Umuhoza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Neich.
Umuhoza tries to land a front kick but Neich steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Umuhoza explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Neich lands a two punch combo.
Neich is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Umuhoza lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Neich at a distance.
Umuhoza takes a swing at Neich's ribcage but misses.
Neich looks to throw the jab but Umuhoza is out of range.
Donk. Neich catches Umuhoza right on the button with a cross.
Neich cracks Umuhoza with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Umuhoza throws a nice head kick!
Umuhoza throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Neich.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Umuhoza misses.
Neich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Umuhozas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Neich avoids the head kick by Umuhoza.
An inside leg kick from Umuhoza misses.
Neich scores with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Neich. Beautiful body shot.
Neich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Umuhoza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Neich checks the leg kick.
Umuhoza throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Neich looks to land a combination. Umuhoza sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T2#
Umuhoza throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Umuhoza takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Neich throws a hook but Umuhoza avoids it easily.
Neich connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Neich fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Umuhoza on the side of the head.
Umuhoza tries to score with a low kick but Neich moves his leg out of the way.
Neich cracks Umuhoza with a right hand to the side of the head.
Umuhoza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Umuhoza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Umuhoza works the jab nicely.
Umuhoza walks into a jab.
Neich throws a jab but it's blocked by Umuhoza.
A combination from Neich does no damage.
Umuhoza misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Umuhoza takes one on the button.
Neich misses with an uppercut. Umuhoza saw that one coming.
Umuhoza tries to score with a low kick but Neich moves his leg out of the way.
Neich scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Neich dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Umuhoza takes one to the side of the head.
Neich misses with a looping right.
Umuhoza lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#It looks like Lester Neich has been cut.
Umuhoza misses with an attempted mid kick.
Neich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Umuhoza has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Umuhoza tries a head kick but it misses.
Neich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kamaru Umuhoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Umuhoza moves out of range of the strikes.
Neich misses with a hook. Umuhoza ducked under it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Umuhoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Umuhoza jabs Neich to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Neich closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Umuhoza tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neich looks to throw the jab but Umuhoza is out of range.
Neich misses with a looping right.
Neich cracks Umuhoza with an open hand slap.
Neich lands a nice shot that snaps Umuhoza's head back.
Neich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Umuhoza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Neich.
Umuhoza flicks out a counter leg kick but Neich steps away.
Umuhoza stuns Neich with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Neich checks the leg kick nicely there.
Umuhoza takes one on the button.
Umuhoza throws a sloppy head kick and Neich moves out of range easily. #T1#
Neich misses the jab.
Lester Neich is winning the standup battle so far.
Neich listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Neich misses its intended target.
Umuhoza misses with a two punch combination.
Neich blocks a head kick by Umuhoza.
Neich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Umuhoza can do to turn this around?
Umuhoza misses with a leg kick.
Neich misses with a hook. Umuhoza ducked under it nicely.
Neich uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Umuhoza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Neich stalks Umuhoza and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Umuhoza's face. Umuhoza staggers backwards, shaken.
Umuhoza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neich manages to avoid it.
Neich lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Umuhoza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Umuhoza on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Umuhoza lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Neich lands a nice shot to the body.
Neich jabs Umuhoza right on the nose. Umuhoza blinks but takes it well.
Umuhoza slips a straight right by Neich.
Neich misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Umuhoza misses with a hook.
Neich misses with an uppercut. Umuhoza saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Umuhoza! But no joy.
Neich avoids a kick to the body.
Umuhoza is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Neich rather than just go for the knockout.
Umuhoza takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Neich misses with a hook.
Umuhoza pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick misses from Umuhoza.
Neich throws the left hand but Umuhoza avoids the punch easily.
Neich fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Umuhoza on the side of the head.
Umuhoza takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Umuhoza slips a jab from Neich.
Umuhoza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Umuhoza thows a leg kick but Neich checks it
enabling Neich to counter with a crisp jab.
Neich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Umuhoza.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neich throws a big shot that misses.
Neich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Umuhoza walks into a straight right hand from Neich.
Neich lands the left hand.
Neich throws the left hand but Umuhoza avoids the punch easily.
Umuhoza is looking for the big counter here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Neich dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lester Neich's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Umuhoza throws a series of punches but Neich avoids them all with ease.
Kamaru Umuhoza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neich is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Neich lands a head shot.
A lazy left from Neich finds it's target.
Neich's corner calls for a 1-2. Neich obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Neich moves into range and connects with a jab.
Umuhoza throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Neich's head.
Neich avoids a punch combination nicely.
Umuhoza throws a sloppy head kick and Neich moves out of range easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Neich dodges the punch combination from Umuhoza.
Neich's corner calls for a 1-2. Neich obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umuhoza tries a head kick but it misses.
Umuhoza drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Umuhoza throws a nice looking combination but Neich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Neich loads up on a big right hand but Umuhoza slips the punch.
Neich throws a lazy right hand but Umuhoza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Neich throws out a loose jab but Umuhoza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umuhoza lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Neich lands a two punch combo. #T1#
Neich throws a jab when Umuhoza was well out of range.
Neich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Neich.
Neich misses with a looping left.
A jab from Neich does it's job there.
Umuhoza ducks under a wild hook from Neich.
Umuhoza slips a jab and a cross from Neich.
Umuhoza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Neich.
Umuhoza replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Neich blocks it well.
Neich moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Neich cracks Umuhoza with a right hand to the side of the head.
Umuhoza misses with a few strikes there.
Umuhoza slips a jab from Neich.
Neich cracks Umuhoza with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Umuhoza on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umuhoza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Neich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Neich scores with a hook to the body. Umuhoza takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Neich throws a right and a left that Umuhoza avoids nicely.
Umuhoza is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Neich throws out a loose jab but Umuhoza uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Umuhoza fails to land with a series of punches.
Umuhoza slips under a jab.
Neich lands a jab.
Neich misses with an uppercut. Umuhoza saw that one coming.
Neich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Neich misses with a hook. Umuhoza ducked under it nicely.
Neich misses with a two punch combination.
Neich lands a jab to the head.
Umuhoza throws a head kick that misses.
Neich lands a really nice looking cross but Umuhoza seems unphased.
Umuhoza misses the shot to the body.
Umuhoza walks into a left hand.
Neich throws a hook but Umuhoza avoids it easily.
Umuhoza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Umuhoza throws a sloppy head kick and Neich moves out of range easily.
Umuhoza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neich looks to land a right hand but Umuhoza moved out of range.
Umuhoza throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice body punch from Neich.
Neich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lester Neich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Neich 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lester Neich!
Lester Neich decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Kamaru Umuhoza was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn he got me. Hats off to him. I don't have any excuses. I'll be back'.

Event: AFK 74
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
Fuerte moves away from the strike by Neich.
A swing and a miss from Neich.
Fuerte let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Neich throws the left hand but Fuerte avoids the punch easily.
Fuerte is looking for the big counter here.
Fuerte takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Neich lands with a shot to the body.
Fuerte walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Neich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Neich throws a lazy right hand but Fuerte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A right-left combo lands from Neich.
Neich cracks Fuerte with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A punch combination from Neich misses.
Neich swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fuerte.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neich throws an overhand right that lands on Fuerte's shoulder, as Fuerte tries to avoid the shot.
Fuerte lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Neich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Neich scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Fuerte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the liver by Neich. Beautiful body shot.
Neich misses with an uppercut.
Fuerte is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Neich uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fuerte has time to react.
Fuerte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Neich.
Neich throws a left and a right that both miss #KD2#
and whilst Neich still has his hands down, Fuerte counters with a perfectly aimed head kick that sends Neich crashing to the mat! Will he recover? 3,4,5,6,7 - he's back up! The referee looks into his eyes and asks him to walk forwards. He's going to allow this one to continue but will Neich be able to survive another onslaught?
Nice cross by Neich.
Neich throws a poor cross that misses #KD2#
and Fuerte counters with a beautiful hook that drops Neich to the mat! Will Neich be able to recover his senses? The referee starts the count at 3 having sent Fuerte to a neutral corner. 4,5,6 and Neich is up. He looks OK to continue. #ROC2#Neich is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Lester Neich has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oh Neich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Neich looks to land a left hand but Fuerte moved out of range nicely.
Fuerte is looking for the big counter here.
Neich misses with a lunging right hand
and Fuerte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Neich misses with a looping right.
Fuerte doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Neich throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fuerte stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Neich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Neich seems to have got his legs back now.
Fuerte defending well as Neich loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Fuerte releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Neich throws a combination that misses
and Fuerte counters with a nice low kick that buckles Neich's knee momentarily.
Fuerte has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fuerte showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Neich.
Fuerte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Neich.
Fuerte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Neich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Neich backs off Fuerte throws a huge counter combo but Neich manages to avoid it all.
Fuerte staying out of range there.
Fuerte appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Good exchange - Neich coming out on top.
A swing and a miss from Neich.
Neich misses with a lunging right hand
and Fuerte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fuerte takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Neich throws a big shot that misses.
Fuerte takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fuerte ducks under a wild hook from Neich.
Fuerte only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Neich cracks Fuerte with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Neich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fuerte momentarily.
Fuerte moves out of range of the strikes.
Fuerte lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Neich misses with a left hand
and Fuerte counters with a massive combo! Right, left, right! Neich goes down! He's out cold! The referee doesn't need to count him out here - this one was over before Neich hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Farto Fuerte!
Farto Fuerte really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Warrior's Way logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: AKF 71 - Starting Over
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Neich scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yoshida in his tracks.
Yoshida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yoshida throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Neich.
Neich connects with a crisp jab.
Neich scores with a nice strike.
Neich lands with a good body shot.
Yoshida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yoshida is looking for a counter combo.
The fighters circling - Neich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Neich throws a looping overhand right but Yoshida ducks down to avoid it.
Yoshida takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Neich pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Yoshida back to the ropes. Neich follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice combination there by Neich.
Yoshida takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yoshida ducks under a wild hook from Neich.
Yoshida seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice straight punches there by Neich. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Neich.
Neich lands a really nice looking cross but Yoshida seems unphased.
Neich might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Neich lands a jab to the nose.
Neich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Yoshida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Neich throws out the jab.
Neich misses with a wild body shot.
Yoshida has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yoshida there as he acknowledges the shot.
Neich takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Yoshida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yoshida misses with a series of wild punches.
Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Neich.
Yoshida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Neich throws out the jab.
Yoshida appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lester Neich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Yoshida closes the distance and pushes Neich back into the ropes.#BC#
Yoshida breaks the clinch.
Neich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yoshida cracks Neich with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Neich lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neich tries to bum rush Yoshida with a series of wild strikes but Yoshida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yoshida tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Neich manages to circle out of the way.
Yoshida ducks right into an uppercut from Neich.
Neich avoids the head kick by Yoshida. #T2#
Neich keeps the fight on the outside.
Yoshida throws a push kick but Neich slaps the foot to one side.
Neich tests Yoshida's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yoshida throws a push kick but Neich slaps the foot to one side.
Neich is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Yoshida had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Neich, as that shot connected.
Yoshida closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Neich throws a series of punches but Yoshida avoids them all with ease.
A quick step to the side and Yoshida tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neich throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Yoshida slips under a jab.
Neich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yoshida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Neich.
Neich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yoshida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Neich stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Neich 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#
Neich connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Neich throws a hook but Yoshida avoids it easily.#CL#
Yoshida closes the distance and clinches.
Yoshida lands an uppercut.
Neich is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short left from Neich. #BC#
Yoshida breaks the clinch.
Neich scores with a shot to the body.
Yoshida scores with a sloppy right hand. Neich should have avoided that one.
Neich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yoshida doesn't seem bothered though.
Yoshida throws a series of punches but Neich avoids them all with ease.
Yoshida fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Yoshida drives through and clinches with Neich against the ropes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A frustrated look appears on Neich's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Neich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Neich blocks the elbow strike.
Neich managing to block the knees to the body from Yoshida.
Yoshida content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yoshida.
Neich can't break the clinch.
Yoshida scores a nice knee to the body.
Yoshida blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Yoshida breaks from the clinch.
Neich circles away from the clinch attempt.
A slow jab from Neich misses its intended target.
Yoshida ducks under a wild hook from Neich.
Yoshida is looking to counter the offense by Neich and move into the clinch.
Lester Neich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yoshida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neich.
Neich swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yoshida.
Neich connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yoshida's hands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yoshida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Neich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yoshida momentarily.
Neich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yoshida looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lester Neich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Neich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yoshida counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Neich tries to keep at a distance but Yoshida has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yoshida is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Neich is keeping busy.
Nice body punch from Yoshida - that landed with a thud.
Neich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yoshida wants to stall.
Yoshida looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#BC#
Yoshida manages to break the clinch.
Yoshida walks into a left hand. #CL#
Yoshida drives through and clinches with Neich against the ropes.
Yoshida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yoshida trying to stall but Neich improves his position. #BC2#
Neich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Yoshida breaks the clinch.
Neich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yoshida was well out of range. Poor timing from Neich.
Neich looks to land a left hand but Yoshida moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Takashi Yoshida will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Neich looks to land a combination. Yoshida sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Neich lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Yoshida wants to clinch up but Neich keeps it at a distance.
A slow jab from Neich misses its intended target.
Yoshida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Yoshida clinches.
We've been informed that Neich has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Takashi Yoshida has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Neich gets through Yoshida's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Neich trying to stall but Yoshida improves his position.
Yoshida is looking to control Neich's arms but Neich gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yoshida has his back to the ropes.
Yoshida wants to stall.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neich is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Yoshida breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Yoshida has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Neich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yoshida blocking some punches.
Neich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Neich working aggressively here.
Neich dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Neich lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yoshida controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Yoshida breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Neich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yoshida sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Yoshida breaks the clinch.
Yoshida takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A cross from Neich lands.
Yoshida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Neich jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Yoshida darts in and clinches Neich up against the ropes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Neich fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Neich is trying to break free.
Yoshida's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Neich throws a head punch that misses.
Neich is trying to break the clinch but Yoshida is controlling him.
Yoshida is trying to maintain a safe position but Neich gets an underhook and turns Yoshida into the ropes.#BC2#
Neich manages to break the clinch.
Neich scores with a body shot.
Yoshida defending well as Neich loads up on a big left hand.
Yoshida defending well as Neich loads up on a big left hand.
Neich lands the left hand.
Neich loads up on a big right hand but Yoshida slips the punch.
Yoshida staying out of range there.
Yoshida fails with an attempt to clinch.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lester Neich!
A very excited looking Lester Neich 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: AKF FN | Bizihwaeile vs. Lad
Date: Oct 14, 2022

#R1#
Neich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Por Pramuk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Neich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Por Pramuk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Neich throws out the jab.
Por Pramuk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Por Pramuk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Por Pramuk throws a head kick that misses.
Por Pramuk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Por Pramuk misses with a body shot.
Por Pramuk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Por Pramuk looks to score with a jab to the body but Neich is just out of range.
Por Pramuk throws a sloppy head kick and Neich moves out of range easily.
Neich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Por Pramuk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Neich.
Por Pramuk seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Neich throws a combination. Por Pramuk tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Neich misses with a right hand
and Por Pramuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Por Pramuk looks to land a right hand but Neich moved out of range.
The crowd cheers as Neich lands an impressive looking overhand right. Por Pramuk doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Neich.
Por Pramuk misses the shot to the body.
Por Pramuk has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Neich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Por Pramuk.
The crowd cheers as Neich lands an impressive looking overhand right. Por Pramuk doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Neich throws a jab when Por Pramuk was well out of range.
Por Pramuk blocks a jab.
Neich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Por Pramuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Neich.
It appears Por Pramuk was looking to counter with a kick there.
Neich moves out of range as Por Pramuk throws a body kick.
Neich bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Neich uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Por Pramuk has time to react.
Por Pramuk throws a leg kick which misses Neich's front leg but catches the back leg as Neich tries to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Neich. Por Pramuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Neich scores with a crisp jab that stopped Por Pramuk in his tracks.
Neich scores with a hook to the body. Por Pramuk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Neich throws an overhand right that lands on Por Pramuk's shoulder, as Por Pramuk tries to avoid the shot.
Por Pramuk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Neich cracks Por Pramuk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Por Pramuk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Por Pramuk lands with a shot to the body.
Neich loads up on a big right hand but Por Pramuk slips the punch.
Por Pramuk wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Por Pramuk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Por Pramuk moves forwards but Neich connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Por Pramuk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Neich uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Por Pramuk has time to react.
Lester Neich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Por Pramuk.#CL#
Por Pramuk pushes Neich up against the ropes in a clinch.
Por Pramuk pushes off an throws an elbow but Neich leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Por Pramuk tries a body shot but Neich blocks it.
Por Pramuk tries to work over Neich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Por Pramuk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Neichs head.
Por Pramuk tries to work over Neich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Por Pramuk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Por Pramuk keeps control of Neich as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Neich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Neich has had enough of the clinch but Por Pramuk keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Neich lands a hook that snaps the head of Por Pramuk backwards.
Neich tries to circle away but Por Pramuk has him pinned against the ropes.
Por Pramuk scores with a hook to the body.
Neich is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Neich dominated that round.
That's time! Por Pramuk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nice defenses there by Por Pramuk.
A counter left hand to the body from Por Pramuk misses its target.
Por Pramuk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Neich.
Por Pramuk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Neich.
Por Pramuk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Neich.#CL#
Por Pramuk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Neich tries to circle away but Por Pramuk has him pinned against the ropes.
Por Pramuk comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Por Pramuk lands a body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Por Pramuk just misses with a elbow thrown towards Neich's brow. #BC2#
Neich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lester Neich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Neich scores with a jab to the jaw.
Neich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Por Pramuk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Por Pramuk takes one to the side of the head.
Neich blocks a head kick by Por Pramuk.
Neich swings for the body but Por Pramuk moves out of range.
A slow jab from Por Pramuk misses its intended target.
Neich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Por Pramuk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Neich. #T1#
Neich throws a series of punches but Por Pramuk avoids them all with ease.
Neich's jab looks to have found its range, popping Por Pramuk under the eye.
Por Pramuk throws a nice inside leg kick.
Por Pramuk throws a head kick but Neich moves out of range.
Neich throws the left hand but Por Pramuk avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Neich does it's job there.
Neich throws a big shot that misses.
Neich misses the jab.
Neich bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Por Pramuk's head.
Por Pramuk throws a head kick but Neich moves out of range.
Neich scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Por Pramuk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Neich.
Por Pramuk moves out of range of the strikes.
Por Pramuk is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Neich.
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!
Neich lands with an overhand left.
Neich lands a nice shot that snaps Por Pramuk's head back.
Neich lands the left hand.
Por Pramuk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Good shot there by Neich.
Por Pramuk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Neich blocks a jab.
We've been informed that Neich has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Neich connects with the punch.
Neich looks to throw the jab but Por Pramuk is out of range.
Por Pramuk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Por Pramuk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Neich.
Neich takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Neich scores with a jab to the head.
Neich swinging wildly here.
Por Pramuk throws a combination that misses
and Neich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Neich takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#It looks like Lester Neich has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Por Pramuk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Neich blocks an elbow strike from Por Pramuk.
Neich is trying to break the clinch but Por Pramuk is controlling him.
Neich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Neich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lester Neich's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Por Pramuk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Neich throws the left hand but Por Pramuk avoids the punch easily.
Por Pramuk is looking to chop away at Neich's legs.
Neich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab lands there for Neich.
Neich lands a right hook to the body.
Neich lands a glancing blow to the side of Por Pramuk's head.
Neich blocks a head kick by Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk misses with an uppercut.
Por Pramuk misses with a kick to the body.
Neich paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Neich throws a big shot that misses.
Neich might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Por Pramuk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Por Pramuk plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Por Pramuk tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut there from Neich.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Por Pramuk missing with a left hand there. Neich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Neich connects with a right hand. Por Pramuk shakes it off.
Por Pramuk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Neich is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Neich scores with a sloppy right hand. Por Pramuk should have avoided that one.
Neich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Neich lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Por Pramuk throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Neich.
Por Pramuk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Neich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Por Pramuk is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Por Pramuk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Neich throws an overhand right that lands on Por Pramuk's shoulder, as Por Pramuk tries to avoid the shot.
Jab from Neich.
Neich connects with a good right hand that stumbles Por Pramuk. Por Pramuk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Neich misses the shot to the body.
Neich throws a nice looking combination but Por Pramuk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Por Pramuk takes one on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Por Pramuk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Neich is able to avoid easily.
Neich cracks a nice hook into Por Pramuk's ribs.
Neich stalks Por Pramuk and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Por Pramuk's face. Por Pramuk staggers backwards, shaken.
Por Pramuk looks to land a combination. Neich sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T2#
Neich moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A lazy left from Neich finds it's target.
Neich scores with a hook to the body. Por Pramuk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Neich swinging wildly here.
Por Pramuk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Neich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Por Pramuk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Por Pramuk connects with the punch.
Neich throws a body shot but no joy.
Por Pramuk throws a head kick but Neich moves out of range.
Dieselnoi Por Pramuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Por Pramuk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Neich missing with a left hand there. Por Pramuk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Neich tries to get set, Por Pramuk tries to push him back and clinch up but Neich manages to avoid the attempt.
Neich throws a jab when Por Pramuk was well out of range.
Por Pramuk half committed to a counter leg kick.
Neich stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lester Neich!
A victorious Lester Neich thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Dieselnoi Por Pramuk spoke after the fight, saying 'Well fought! I'll be back stronger next time!'.

Event: AKF 68 | Scorpion vs. Neich
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
Scorpion connects with a leg kick.
Scorpion throws the left hand but Neich avoids the punch easily.
Scorpion connects with a body shot that sends Neich's belly button to the back.
Scorpion fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Neich.
Scorpion lands a nice leg kick that just misses Neich's sensitive parts.
Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Neich.
Good leg kick by Scorpion.
Scorpion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Neich.
Scorpion showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Neich.
Scorpion throws a push kick but Neich slaps the foot to one side.
Scorpion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neich moves away.
Scorpion takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Neich. Scorpion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Neich takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Neich scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Scorpion.
A big left from Neich misses.
Scorpion connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A swing and a miss from Neich.
Scorpion moves out of range as Neich strikes.
Neich misses with a two punch combination.
Scorpion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Scorpion backs off Neich throws a huge counter combo but Scorpion manages to avoid it all.
Neich lands with a straight right. Scorpion didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Scorpion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scorpion tries to clinch but Neich moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Scorpion, right into the meat of the thigh.
Neich pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Scorpion back to the ropes. Neich follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Both fighters circling a little - Scorpion finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Scorpion works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice cross by Neich.
A telegraphed right hand from Neich misses the target.
Scorpion is looking to counter with a body kick.
Scorpion takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Scorpion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scorpion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neich was well out of range. Poor timing from Scorpion.
Scorpion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Neich.
Scorpion misses with an uppercut.
Neich throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scorpion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Neich lands with an overhand left.
Neich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Neich throws a nice looking combination but Scorpion bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Neich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scorpion feints and then cracks Neich's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Neich down.
Neich misses with a looping left.
Scorpion is looking to wear down Neich with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Scorpion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Neich moves out of range of the strikes.
Scorpion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Neich.
Scorpion lands a jab to Neich's midsection.
Neich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scorpion throws a jab when Neich was well out of range.
Neich might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Scorpion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Neich throws a big shot that misses.
Scorpion swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Neich takes a jab right on the kisser.
Neich scores with a one two! Scorpion had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Scorpion.
Scorpion dodges the punch combination from Neich.
Scorpion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Neich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Scorpion closes the distance and pushes Neich back into the ropes.
Scorpion is looking to control Neich's arms but Neich gets an underhook and turns him. Now Scorpion has his back to the ropes.
Scorpion scores with a nice hook to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scorpion lands a left hand that snaps the head of Neich backwards.
Neich is trying to break the clinch but Scorpion is controlling him.
Scorpion lands a body punch in the clinch.
Neich working aggressively here.
Scorpion keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Neich's efforts to push away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Silva Scorpion will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Neich looks to throw the jab but Scorpion is out of range.
Neich looks to land a left hand but Scorpion moved out of range nicely.
Donk. Scorpion catches Neich right on the button with a cross.
Neich misses with a wild body shot.
Neich bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Scorpion's head backwards.
Neich walks into a left hand.
Scorpion dodges the punch combination from Neich.
Neich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Neich misses with a hook. Scorpion ducked under it nicely.
Scorpion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Scorpion drives through and clinches with Neich against the ropes.
Neich throws a punch but it's blocked by Scorpion.
Neich tries to break the clinch but Scorpion is controlling the position. #BC2#
Neich manages to break the clinch.
Neich throws a lazy right hand but Scorpion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Neich throws a hook but Scorpion avoids it easily.
Scorpion takes a swing at Neich's ribcage but misses.
Scorpion scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scorpion misses with a hook. Neich ducked under it nicely.
Scorpion fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Neich has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice defenses there by Neich.
Neich swings for the body but Scorpion moves out of range.
Scorpion half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Scorpion tries to score with a low kick but Neich moves his leg out of the way.
Neich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scorpion jabs Neich right on the nose. Neich blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Scorpion darts in and clinches Neich up against the ropes.
Scorpion tries a body shot but Neich blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Neich.
Scorpion misses with a punch to the body.
Neich lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Scorpion tries a body shot but Neich blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Scorpion.
Neich wants to get back to striking at distance but Scorpion won't allow it.
Scorpion scores with a hook to the body.
Scorpion struggles to land a body shot inside as Neich controls his hands.
Scorpion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Neichs head.
Good body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion prevents Neich from breaking the clinch.
Scorpion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Neich is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Scorpion is keeping busy.
Scorpion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neich's elbow. #BC2#
Neich manages to break the clinch. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Neich misses.
Scorpion was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scorpion. Neich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Neich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Neich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Scorpion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Neich.
Scorpion dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Neich. That did some damage!
Neich keeps the fight on the outside.
A countering left hand to the body from Neich misses.
Neich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scorpion.
Scorpion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Neich misses the jab.
Neich shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Scorpion eats them both and turns towards Neich to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL#
Scorpion rushes Neich and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Neich trying to stall but Scorpion improves his position.
Neich has a couple of punches blocked by Scorpion.
Neich working aggressively here.
Neich misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scorpion struggles to land a body shot inside as Neich controls his hands.
Neich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Neich misses with some punches.
Neich blocks a body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion keeps control of Neich as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Neich working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Silva Scorpion will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Neich avoids the body shot from Scorpion.
Neich throws a looping overhand right but Scorpion ducks down to avoid it.
Neich misses with an uppercut. Scorpion saw that one coming.
Neich takes a jab right on the kisser.
Scorpion takes a swing at Neich's ribcage but misses.
We've been informed that Neich has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Scorpion moves away from the strike by Neich.
Scorpion misses with an uppercut.
Scorpion swings for the body but Neich moves out of range.
Lester Neich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scorpion cracks Neich with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Scorpion connects with a body shot.
Neich's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Neich misses with a straight left.
Neich lands with a cross.
Neich swings widly with a right hand
and Scorpion counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Scorpion bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Neich's head backwards.
Neich throws a hook to the side of Scorpion's head but Scorpion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Neich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scorpion manages to avoid it.
Scorpion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scorpion looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scorpion throws a right and a left that Neich avoids nicely.
Neich blocks a head kick by Scorpion.
Scorpion stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Scorpion moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Scorpion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scorpion lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Scorpion moves away from the strike by Neich.
Scorpion was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Neich misses with a hook. Scorpion ducked under it nicely.
Scorpion throws a body shot but no joy.
Neich misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Scorpion closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Scorpion.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Scorpion.
A short body shot lands from Scorpion as the two fighters clinch.
Neich is trying to maintain a safe position but Scorpion gets an underhook and turns Neich into the ropes.
Neich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scorpion is leaning against Neich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Scorpion takes a shot to the head.
Scorpion is leaning against Neich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Scorpion.
Neich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scorpion cracks Neich with a nice body shot.
Neich swings wildly with an uppercut but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scorpion working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Scorpion pushes Neich back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Scorpion scores with a shot to the side of Neich's head.
Scorpion gets through Neich's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Scorpion breaks from the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Neich has had enough of the clinch but Scorpion keeps him there for the moment.
Scorpion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Scorpion prevents Neich from breaking the clinch.
Scorpion works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Scorpion lands a right hand.
Scorpion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Scorpion lands with a left to the head.
Scorpion presses Neich against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silva Scorpion has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Scorpion.
Scorpion pushes Neich back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scorpion struggles to land a body shot inside as Neich controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Scorpion.
Scorpion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scorpion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scorpion scores with a shot to the side of Neich's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Silva Scorpion clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Neich takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Scorpion.
Scorpion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Neich can do to turn this around?
Neich throws a jab when Scorpion was well out of range.
Scorpion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neich was well out of range. Poor timing from Scorpion.
Neich moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Scorpion. That's going to slow Neich down.
Nice uppercut lands for Scorpion. That snapped Neich's head back.
Scorpion misses with a wild body shot.
Scorpion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Neich misses with a few strikes there.
Neich misses with a straight right.
Scorpion lands a head shot.
Scorpion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scorpion thumps Neich with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Neich. Scorpion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scorpion slips a jab from Neich.
Scorpion with the inside leg kick.
Neich misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scorpion cracks Neich with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Scorpion lands a nice looking kick to the body. Neich takes a step back to recover.
Neich throws the left hand but Scorpion avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Scorpion on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Scorpion darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Scorpion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Neich walks into a straight right hand from Scorpion.
Scorpion throws a looping overhand right but Neich ducks down to avoid it.
Neich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scorpion.
Neich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scorpion throws a shot to the body.
Scorpion feints and then cracks Neich's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Neich down.
Neich throws out a loose jab but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neich tries to bum rush Scorpion with a series of wild strikes but Scorpion uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Neich catches Scorpion with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Scorpion connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neich scores with a jab to the head.
Neich walks into a left hand.
Scorpion doesn't manage to clinch there - Neich circles away.
Scorpion chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Scorpion moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Scorpion turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Scorpion defending well as Neich loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Neich misses the target.
Neich throws a hook to the side of Scorpion's head but Scorpion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Neich throws out a loose jab but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scorpion manages to avoid it.
Neich darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Scorpion scores with a jab.
Scorpion throws a body punch but Neich moves out of range.
Scorpion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scorpion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Neich.
Scorpion keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Scorpion lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Scorpion buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Neich misses with a straight left.
Neich swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scorpion jabs at Neich's body.
Neich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Neich gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Scorpion.
Neich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Silva Scorpion had his way with Lester Neich in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Neich misses with a body shot. #CL#
Scorpion has taken the fight to the clinch.
Neich wants to break the clinch but can't.
Scorpion is leaning against Neich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Neich scores with a shoulder strike.
Scorpion is working Neich over against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Scorpion.
The referee is keeping an eye on Scorpion - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scorpion.
A hook to the body from Scorpion.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Scorpion lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Scorpion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scorpion prevents Neich from breaking the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Scorpion.
Neich is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Scorpion digs a right hand into Neich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Neich's gas tank.
Scorpion lands a body punch in the clinch.
Neich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scorpion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Scorpion lands a left hand. #T1#
Scorpion lands a left hand that snaps the head of Neich backwards.
Scorpion lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Neich backwards. #ROC#Neich is rocked!
Neich is looking to break free of the clinch but Scorpion has double underhooks.
Scorpion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scorpion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Neich is still on wobbly legs! Can Scorpion finish him?
A right hand to the body from Scorpion.
Neich takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Scorpion - that landed with a thud.
Scorpion scores with a nice hook to the head.
Scorpion pushes Neich back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Silva Scorpion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A left hand lands to the body for Scorpion.
Scorpion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Neichs head.
Scorpion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Neichs head.
Scorpion blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Scorpion. #BC2#
Neich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Neich has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big left from Neich misses. #T2#
Scorpion lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A thudding body kick lands there by Scorpion!
Scorpion lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Scorpion.
Neich lands with a cross.
Scorpion throws a series of punches but Neich moves out of range.
Scorpion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Neich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scorpion manages to avoid it.
Scorpion misses the shot to the body.
Neich misses with a hook. Scorpion ducked under it nicely.
Scorpion throws a body punch but Neich moves out of range.
Scorpion misses with a wild body shot.
Neich looks to land a right hand but Scorpion moved out of range.
That kick from Scorpion tenderised Neich's leg. Neich is trying to keep his angry face on.
Neich seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Scorpion closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Neich prevents a body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion pushes Neich back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lester Neich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scorpion.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 48:47

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

Event: AKF 66 | Yalixqua vs. Akira
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1#
Adesanya throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Neich.
Neich swings widly with a right hand
and Adesanya makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Neich really felt that one!
Adesanya takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Adesanya staying out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Adesanya. Those never looked like landing.
Adesanya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adesanya looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Neich throws a hook to the side of Adesanya's head but Adesanya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adesanya tries to clinch there but Neich circles away.
Neich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Neich throws a shot from downtown. Adesanya moves away and avoids it.
Neich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adesanya was well out of range. Poor timing from Neich.
Adesanya is looking for a counter combo.
Neich lands with a straight right. Adesanya didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Neich.
Neich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adesanya was well out of range. Poor timing from Neich.
Adesanya throws a big counter combination but Neich scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Neich lands with a nice body punch.
Adesanya slips a jab from Neich.
Neich slips a jab and a cross from Adesanya.
A little jabbing left from Neich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Neich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adesanya moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Neich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Neich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Neich scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Neich swings widly with a right hand
and Adesanya counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice jab there from Neich.
Sloppy strikes from Neich. Those never looked like landing.
Neich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adesanya ducks under a wild hook from Neich.
Adesanya tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Neich manages to circle out of the way.
Neich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Neich swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Adesanya counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Neich misses its intended target.
Neich misses the jab.
Adesanya tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Neich manages to circle out of the way.
Neich lands a glancing blow to the side of Adesanya's head.
Neich fails to land with a series of punches.
Lester Neich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Neich with a hook.
Neich lands with an overhand left.
Neich listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Neich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Neich misses its intended target.
Adesanya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Neich swinging wildly here.
Neich slips a jab and a cross from Adesanya.
Adesanya misses with a double jab.
Adesanya avoids a punch combination nicely.
Adesanya went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neich cracks a nice hook into Adesanya's ribs.
A jab from Neich misses.
Adesanya is looking for a counter combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Neich dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Neich scores with a nice right hand.
Lester Neich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adesanya swings for the body but Neich moves out of range.
Neich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adesanya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Neich throws a body shot but no joy.
Adesanya needs to keep his hands up - Neich had a free shot at his head there.
Adesanya on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lester Neich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Neich's corner calls for a 1-2. Neich obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Neich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adesanya.
We've been informed that Neich has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Neich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Neich throws a nice looking combination but Adesanya bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Some wild striking there from Neich.
Neich misses with an uppercut. Adesanya saw that one coming.
A lazy left from Neich finds it's target.#T1#
Adesanya throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Neich.
Adesanya moves out of range as Neich strikes.
Neich throws a hook to the side of Adesanya's head but Adesanya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Neich cracks Adesanya with an open hand slap.
Adesanya slips under a jab.
Neich throws an overhand right that lands on Adesanya's shoulder, as Adesanya tries to avoid the shot.
Adesanya throws a big counter combination but Neich scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Neich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Neich throws a body shot but no joy.
Neich throws a hook but Adesanya blocks it.
Carlton Adesanya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Neich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adesanya was well out of range. Poor timing from Neich.
A quick step to the side and Adesanya tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adesanya wants to clinch.
Adesanya doesn't manage to clinch there - Neich circles away.
Neich swats away the attempt to clinch by Adesanya.#T2#
Adesanya walks into a stiff left hand from Neich.
Adesanya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Neich.
Danga de danga de dang - Neich scores with a four punch combination!
Jab from Neich.
Adesanya tries to clinch up but Neich circles away and keeps his distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neich keeps the fight on the outside.
Adesanya slips a jab and a cross from Neich.
Neich slips a jab and a cross from Adesanya.
Adesanya slips a straight right by Neich.
Neich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adesanya tries to counter by clinching up but Neich breaks away and moves out of range.
Adesanya takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Neich connects with a single shot there.
Neich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Neich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Adesanya tries to move into range but Neich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A lazy left from Neich finds it's target.
Adesanya takes a jab right on the kisser.
Neich misses with a looping right.
Neich lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Adesanya cracks Neich with a right hand to the side of the head.
Neich misses with the combination.
Adesanya takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neich misses with an uppercut
letting Adesanya counter with a right hand.
Neich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adesanya went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Adesanya ducks right into an uppercut from Neich.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adesanya moves away from the strike by Neich.
Adesanya quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Neich.#T1#
Adesanya slips a straight right by Neich.
Neich slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice shot by Neich.
The fighters circling - Neich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adesanya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Neich.
Adesanya throws a big counter combination but Neich scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Adesanya tries to clinch but Neich is having none of it.
Adesanya throws a body punch but Neich moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Neich.
Adesanya on the wrong end of a nice hook.
No joy there for Neich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adesanya drops his hands momentarily and Neich takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Adesanya avoids the body shot from Neich.
Neich has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Lester Neich has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Adesanya counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Neich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adesanya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adesanya seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Adesanya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Neich.
Adesanya throws a big counter combination but Neich scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Neich throws a nice looking combination but Adesanya bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab, jab by Neich - just one landing.
Adesanya takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Neich misses with a straight left.
Adesanya is looking for a counter combo.
Adesanya slips a straight right by Neich.
Adesanya defending well as Neich loads up on a big left hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Neich.
Adesanya looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Neich looks to land a left hand but Adesanya moved out of range nicely.
Adesanya throws a nice looking combination but Neich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Neich misses with an uppercut. Adesanya saw that one coming.
Adesanya throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Neich on the side of the head.
Carlton Adesanya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adesanya throws out the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lester Neich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Neich 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: AKF FN | Upchurch vs. Chamba
Date: Aug 12, 2022

#R1#
Huust swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Neich looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Neich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Neich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huust.
Neich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Huust.
Neich looks to land a left hand but Huust moved out of range nicely.
Huust is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Neich.
Neich misses the jab.
Neich lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Huust backs up against the ropes.
Huust misses with a right hand
and Neich counters with a nice uppercut.
Neich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Huust definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Huust looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Neich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Neich missing with a left hand there. Huust was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Neich thuds his right hand into Huust's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Neich misses with a hook
and Huust counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huust slips a jab from Neich.
Neich lunges at Huust with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Huust's hand.
Neich moves away from the strike by Huust.
Lester Neich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neich takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Neich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Huust staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Huust misses the target.
Neich misses with a lunging right hand
and Huust counters with a series of strikes. Neich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Huust misses with a few strikes there.
Huust moves forwards but Neich connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Huust takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Neich misses.
It looked like Huust wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Neich misses with a hook
and Huust counters with a left and a right that stings Neich.
Neich checks the leg kick.
Neich swings for the body but Huust moves out of range.
Huust misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from Neich misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huust takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Huust connects with a body shot.
Neich's corner calls for a 1-2. Neich obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Huust throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Huust throws a low kick but Neich avoids it.
Neich throws a hook but Huust blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Huust on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Huust missing with a left hand there. Neich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Neich! But no joy.
Neich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huust moves away.#T2#
Huust shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Neich lands an overhand right.
Neich throws a body punch but Huust moves out of range.
Neich misses with an uppercut
and Huust counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Neich fails to land with a series of punches.
Neich throws a right and a left that Huust avoids nicely.
Neich might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Huust keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Neich.
Huust throwing a counter right hand but Neich manages to avoid it.
Neich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Huust can pounce on him.
Neich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Huust throwing a counter right hand but Neich manages to avoid it.
Neich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Huust.
Neich throws out a loose jab but Huust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huust throws a solid leg kick but Neich takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Huust.
Huust moves forwards but Neich connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Huust looks to land a body kick but Neich moved away.
Neich slips under a jab from Huust.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Huust has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Huust will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Neich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lester Neich will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Neich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Huust counters with a nice kick to the body.
Neich misses with a body shot.
Reico Huust is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Huust uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Neich.
Huust misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Neich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Huust really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A big right from Neich misses.
Huust tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neich was well out of range. Poor timing from Huust.
Neich lands a really nice looking cross but Huust seems unphased.
The fighters circling - Neich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Neich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Neich throws a jab but it's blocked by Huust.
Huust throws a big shot that misses.
Neich throws a jab when Huust was well out of range.
Neich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neich looks to land a combination but Huust avoids it well.
Neich connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Huust throws a body punch but Neich moves out of range.
Huust throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Huust.
Neich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Neich misses. #T1#
Neich swings widly with a right hand
and Huust makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Neich misses with the combination.
Huust avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Neich looks to land a left hand but Huust moved out of range nicely.
Huust moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Huust turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Huust ducks under a wild hook from Neich.
Lester Neich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Neich misses.
Huust throws a body shot but no joy.
Huust is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Neich.
Neich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Huust bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Huust scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Huust misses the shot to the body.
Neich misses the shot to the body.
Huust takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Neich misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huust fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Neich looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Huust uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neich.
Neich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Huust wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Huust lands a jab-cross combination.
Neich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Huust.
Neich moves out of range as Huust strikes.
Huust scoring well with a low kick there.
Huust misses with a low kick.
Huust keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Neich.
A little feinted left hand from Huust on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Neich misses with a looping right.
Jab from Neich.
Neich misses with a looping right.
Huust throws a quick inside leg kick.
Huust fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Huust slips a straight right by Neich.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Huust throws a hook but Neich blocks it.
Neich fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Huust on the side of the head.
Good exchange - Neich coming out on top.
Huust is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Reico Huust will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Neich looks to land a right hand but Huust moved out of range.
Nice body punch from Neich.
Neich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huust.
Neich missing with a left hand there. Huust was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Huust lands a jab-cross combination.
Neich stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Huust.
Huust throws a jab but it's blocked by Neich.
Neich misses with a hook. Huust ducked under it nicely.
Huust tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Neich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Neich moves into range and connects with a jab.
Neich looks to throw the jab but Huust is out of range.
Neich lands with a hook. Huust tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Huust keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Neich.
Huust uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Neich.
Good standup being displayed there by Neich as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Huust.
Neich throws a combination. Huust tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jab from Huust.
Neich lands a jab to Huust's midsection.#T1#
Neich catches Huust with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Neich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Neich scores with a nice right hand.
Neich slips under a jab from Huust.
It seemed like Neich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Neich just misses with a punch to the body.
Huust uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Neich has time to react.
Neich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huust.
Huust takes one on the button.
Huust takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Neich lands a right hook to the body.
Neich has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Huust.
Huust throws a right hand that misses
and Neich counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huust needs to keep his hands up - Neich had a free shot at his head there.
Neich lands a jab to Huust's midsection.
Neich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Neich throws the left hand but Huust avoids the punch easily.
Neich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Huust moves away from the strike by Neich.
Huust throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Neich lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Huust misses with a body kick.
Neich slips a straight right by Huust.
Neich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
An inside leg kick from Huust misses.
Neich throws a series of punches but Huust avoids them all with ease.
Huust moves out of range of the strikes.
Huust moves away from the strike by Neich.
Huust slips a straight right by Neich.
A nice leg kick lands there from Huust.
Neich misses with a wild body shot.
Huust uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neich.
Neich slips a jab and a cross from Huust.
Huust has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Neich finds it's way round the side to connect with Huust's head.
Neich avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neich misses with an uppercut
and Huust cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Huust swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Neich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Huust.
Huust is looking for a counter combo.
Huust changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lester Neich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Neich 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lester Neich!
A very excited looking Lester Neich 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: HFC 19: Neich vs Elkins
Date: Jul 23, 2022

#R1#
Elkins slips a jab from Neich.
Elkins tries to counter with a clinch but Neich shakes him off and moves away.
Elkins misses with a wild combination.
Neich catches Elkins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Neich bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Neich throws a jab when Elkins was well out of range.
Neich clobbers Elkins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Neich scores with the left hand. Elkins knows he should have avoided that one.
Neich misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Neich. That snapped Elkins's head back.
Neich digs a good body shot into Elkins's ribs.
Lester Neich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elkins takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neich scores with a hook.#T1#
Neich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Elkins momentarily.
Neich throws a right and a left that Elkins avoids nicely.
Elkins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Neich lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Neich getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Neich lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Neich shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Elkins eats them both and turns towards Neich to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lester Neich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Elkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Neich.
Neich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Neich throws a shot from downtown. Elkins moves away and avoids it.
Elkins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Elkins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neich's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Neich duly obliges.
Elkins slips under a jab.
Elkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Elkins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Neich connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Elkins scrambles back to his feet.
Neich cracks Elkins with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Neich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Neich lands a right hook to the body.
Elkins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Neich throws an overhand right that lands on Elkins's shoulder, as Elkins tries to avoid the shot.
Neich misses with a straight left.
Elkins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A swing and a miss from Neich.
Elkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Neich misses.
Elkins moves forwards but Neich connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Neich stalks Elkins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Elkins's face. Elkins staggers backwards, shaken.
Neich misses with the combination.
Elkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Neich lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Neich loads up on a big right hand but Elkins slips the punch.
A jab from Neich does it's job there.
Neich connects with a good right hand that stumbles Elkins. Elkins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Neich keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Neich throws a hook to the side of Elkins's head but Elkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Elkins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A swing and a miss from Neich.
Elkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Neich misses with an uppercut.
Elkins ducks under a wild hook from Neich.
Elkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Neich cracks Elkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Elkins takes one to the chin there.
Elkins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Elkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Neich.
Elkins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Neich scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Neich slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Elkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Neich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Neich closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Neich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Neich.
Neich misses with a straight right.
Neich is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Elkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Neich with a jab.#T5#
A big right from Neich misses.
Neich lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Elkins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Neich does it's job there.#ROC#Elkins is rocked!
Elkins walks into a jab.
Elkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Neich finish him?
Jab by Neich.
Neich connects with a body shot that sends Elkins's belly button to the back.
Elkins walks into a straight right hand from Neich.
Elkins walks straight into a right hand from Neich - that's dropped him! Neich jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Elkins from any more punishment! Elkins complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lester Neich!
A relieved looking Lester Neich 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: AKF FN | Kim vs. Elizondo
Date: Jun 03, 2022

#R1#
Neich cracks Sepulveda with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Neich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sepulveda throws a body shot but no joy.
Sepulveda drops his hands momentarily and Neich takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big right from Neich misses.
Neich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sepulveda momentarily.
Neich slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sepulveda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Neich.
Neich lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Neich throws a series of punches but Sepulveda avoids them all with ease.
Neich tests Sepulveda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Neich misses.
Neich with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sepulveda scores with a body shot.
Neich is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sepulveda throws a lazy uppercut
and Neich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sepulveda moves out of range as Neich strikes.
Sepulveda throws a body punch but Neich moves out of range.
Sepulveda gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Neich.
Neich dips to his left and cracks Sepulveda with an uppercut!
Sepulveda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sepulveda moves forwards but Neich connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Neich scores with a punch to the head.
Lester Neich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sepulveda jabs at Neich's body.
Nice shot lands for Neich.
Sepulveda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Sepulveda does it's job there.
Neich bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sepulveda's head.
Sepulveda loads up on a big right hand but Neich slips the punch.
Neich connects with a looping right hand.
Neich lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sepulveda at a distance.
Sepulveda connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A shot to the body from Sepulveda misses
letting Neich counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neich getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Neich lands a jab.
Neich connects with a right hand. Sepulveda shakes it off.
Neich misses with an uppercut. Sepulveda saw that one coming.
Sepulveda misses with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Neich. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Neich.
Neich lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Neich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sepulveda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Neich scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Neich connects with a right hand. Sepulveda shakes it off.
A slow jab from Sepulveda misses its intended target.
Neich jabs Sepulveda to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Neich is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Neich thuds his right hand into Sepulveda's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Neich cracks Sepulveda with a good jab.
Sepulveda has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Neich takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Neich works Sepulveda's body with a nice hook.
Sepulveda pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Neich throws an overhand right that lands on Sepulveda's shoulder, as Sepulveda tries to avoid the shot.
Sepulveda slips under a jab.
Neich takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Neich lands a jab-cross combination.
Sepulveda takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Neich misses with the combination.
Sepulveda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Neich dominated that round.
That's time! Neich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sepulveda throws a jab but it's blocked by Neich.
Sepulveda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Neich.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sepulveda. Neich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Neich is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sepulveda takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Neich is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sepulveda.
Sepulveda throws a sloppy head kick and Neich moves out of range easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Neich, as that shot connected.
Neich throws out a loose jab but Sepulveda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sepulveda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy body kick from Sepulveda
and Neich counters with a straight right hand.
Sepulveda takes one on the button.
Sepulveda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neich was well out of range. Poor timing from Sepulveda.
Neich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Neich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Neich is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neich scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Neich moves out of range of the body kick.
Sepulveda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Neich.
Nice straight punches there by Neich. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Neich.#T1#
Neich lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Neich scores with a jab to the body.
Sepulveda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neich was well out of range. Poor timing from Sepulveda.
Neich takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sepulveda slips a straight right by Neich.
Sepulveda has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sepulveda there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice defenses there by Sepulveda.
Sepulveda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Neich lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Neich.
Neich cracks a nice hook into Sepulveda's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neich's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sepulveda under the eye.
Neich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sepulveda can do to turn this around?
Sepulveda moves forwards but Neich connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sepulveda takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Neich lands a jab to Sepulveda's midsection.
A shot to the liver by Neich. Beautiful body shot.
Neich shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sepulveda eats them both and turns towards Neich to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lester Neich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sepulveda lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Neich throws a one two combo. #T2#
Neich keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Neich connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Neich scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sepulveda throws a shot from downtown. Neich moves away and avoids it.
Neich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lester Neich is winning the standup battle so far.
Sepulveda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neich manages to avoid it.
As Sepulveda looks to move away, Neich throws a big counter combo but Sepulveda just gets out of the way.
Neich lands with a nice combination. Sepulveda backs away looking to recover.
Sepulveda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Neich at a distance.
Neich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sepulveda.
Neich feints a jab promting Sepulveda to slip. Neich then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sepulveda slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sepulveda misses with a wild body shot.
Sepulveda looking to land some kicks to the body here.
No joy there for Neich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sepulveda takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sepulveda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neich manages to avoid it.
Sepulveda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neich manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Neich misses the target.
Neich clobbers Sepulveda with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sepulveda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Neich dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Neich lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sepulveda shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Neich lands a right hook to the body.
Sepulveda swings away with a body shot that misses
and Neich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Neich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Neich takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jab from Neich.
Sepulveda misses with a hook. Neich ducked under it nicely.
Sepulveda takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Neich finds it's way through Sepulveda's defenses.
Sepulveda throws a hook but Neich avoids it easily.
Neich bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sepulveda's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sepulveda loads up on a big right hand but Neich slips the punch.
Neich is looking to counter punch.
Neich lands a jab to the head.
Neich connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Neich uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sepulveda missing with a left hand there. Neich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sepulveda is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Neich rather than just go for the knockout.
Sepulveda throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Sepulveda throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Neich thuds a left hand into Sepulveda's body.
Sepulveda with a nice calf kick.
Sepulveda tries to score with a low kick but Neich moves his leg out of the way.
Neich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sepulveda looks for the body kick but Neich saw that one coming.
Sepulveda looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A punch lands to the side of Sepulveda 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sepulveda walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alejandro Sepulveda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sepulveda ducks under a wild hook from Neich.
It seemed like Sepulveda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body punch from Neich.
Sepulveda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Neich.
Neich uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sepulveda has time to react.
Sepulveda swings for the body but Neich moves out of range.
Neich keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd cheers as Neich lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sepulveda doesn't seem phased though.
Neich lands a nice shot that snaps Sepulveda's head back.
Neich scores with a jab. Sepulveda acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Sepulveda looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Neich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sepulveda drops his hands momentarily and Neich takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Neich uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sepulveda has time to react.
Sepulveda has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC#Sepulveda is rocked!
Sepulveda moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sepulveda is still on wobbly legs! Can Neich finish him?
Neich lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sepulveda takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sepulveda takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Neich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sepulveda throws a hook to the side of Neich's head but Neich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sepulveda throws a body kick that misses.
Neich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sepulveda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Neich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Neich scores with a big combo that sends Sepulveda crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Sepulveda flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Neich jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lester Neich!
A very excited looking Lester Neich 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: AKF 51 | Akira vs. Kovingten
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
Knight throws a combination that misses
letting Neich counter with a right hand.
Eward Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight slips under a jab.
Knight throws a big counter combination but Neich scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A punch combination from Knight misses.
A nice combination there by Neich.
Neich moves into range and connects with a jab.
Knight throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Neich counters by clinching up.
Neich has Knight pressed against the ropes, preventing Knight from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Neich pushes Knight back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Neich lands a body punch.
Knight is trying to break the clinch but Neich has him pressed against the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Knight obliges.
Knight is trying to break the clinch but Neich is controlling him.
A short right from Neich.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Knight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Knight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Knight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knight tries to circle away but Neich has him pinned against the ropes.
Neich will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Knight up against the ropes.#T1#
Knight is trying to force a seperation but Neich has the dominant position.
Knight is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Knight wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knight takes a shot to the head.
Knight wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knight tries to work over Neich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knight misses with a body punch.
Knight is trying to force a seperation but Neich has the dominant position.
A right hand to the body from Neich.
Knight is trying to push Neich away but Neich has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice body punch from Neich - that landed with a thud.
Neich scores with a shot to the side of Knight's head. #T2#
Neich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knights head.
Neich has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Knight seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Neich can turn it around.
Knight is trying to push Neich away but Neich has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Neich.
Neich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Good body shot from Neich.
Knight wants to break the clinch but can't.
Neich slows down the pace here.
Neich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knights head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Knight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knight has had enough of the clinch but Neich keeps him there for the moment.
A hook to the body from Neich.
Neich is leaning against Knight and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Neich dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Neich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Neich clinches up against the ropes.
Neich lands with a short shot to the head.
Knight is trying to break the clinch but Neich has him pressed against the ropes.
Neich has Knight pushed against the ropes.
Knight is trying to break the clinch but Neich has him pressed against the ropes.
Neich has Knight pressed against the ropes, preventing Knight from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knight tries to break the clinch but Neich is controlling the position.
Neich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knight struggles to land a body shot inside as Neich controls his hands.
Neich slowing the pace effectively.
A short uppercut from Neich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neich pushes Knight back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knight wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Neich lands with a short shot to the head.
Knight misses with a body punch.
Neich dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.#T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Neich as Knight tries to tie him up.
Knight wants to break free but Neich has control.
Neich lands a left hand.
Neich's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Neich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knight tries to break the clinch but Neich is controlling the position.
Knight is trying to break free.
Neich prevents Knight from breaking the clinch.
Neich lands a body punch.
Neich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Neich lands with a left to the head.
Knight wants to break free but Neich has control.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T2#
Stalling in the clinch from Neich.
Neich lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#Knight is rocked!
Neich cracks Knight with a nice body shot.
Neich lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knight or not.
Neich lands a shoulder strike.
Neich lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Knight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Neich on the inside.
Neich controlling the action here for a moment.
Neich lands a right hand.
Neich lands a left hand.
Neich prevents Knight from breaking the clinch.
Neich dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Neich lands a shoulder strike.
Knight is looking to control Neich's arms but Neich gets an underhook and turns him. Now Knight has his back to the ropes.
Knight is trying to break the clinch but Neich is controlling him.
Neich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Neich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Knight throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Neich to counter with a crisp jab.
Neich sizes up Knight with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Neich with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Neich's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Neich duly obliges.
Neich closes the distance and catches Knight with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Knight is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Knight is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Knight is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Neich takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Lester Neich!
After winning the bout, Lester Neich thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: AKF FN | Benedetti vs. Knox
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1#
Neich connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Neich misses with an uppercut.
Umuhoza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Neich.
Umuhoza is looking to chop away at Neich's legs.
Umuhoza throws a low kick, looking for Neich's leg but Neich calmly moves out of range.
Umuhoza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Umuhoza connects with a solid leg kick.
Umuhoza walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Neich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Umuhoza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Umuhoza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kamaru Umuhoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umuhoza moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neich lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Umuhoza lands a jab to Neich's midsection.
Umuhoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Neich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Umuhoza throws a sloppy head kick
and Neich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Umuhoza getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A low kick from Umuhoza misses
and Neich counters with a nice uppercut.
Umuhoza lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That kick from Umuhoza tenderised Neich's leg. Neich is trying to keep his angry face on.
Umuhoza looks to throw the jab but Neich is out of range.
Umuhoza fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Neich checks it well.
Neich throws a counter combo.
Umuhoza misses with a few strikes there.
Neich tries to counter with a clinch but Umuhoza shakes him off and moves away.
Umuhoza throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Umuhoza misses with a low kick as Neich jumps back.
Umuhoza throws a sloppy head kick and Neich moves out of range easily.
Umuhoza pivots, looking for a leg kick but Neich is out of range and Umuhoza settles back down.
Umuhoza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Neich. #T2#
Umuhoza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Neich.
Neich tries to close the distance and clinch but Umuhoza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Umuhoza throws out a leg kick but Neich moves out of range and Umuhoza only half commits.
Neich walks into a straight right hand from Umuhoza.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umuhoza looks to land a left hand but Neich moved out of range nicely.
Neich throws out a counter right but Umuhoza avoids it with no problem.
Umuhoza misses with a combination
and Neich counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Umuhoza thinking.
Sloppy strikes from Umuhoza. Those never looked like landing.
Umuhoza throws a head kick that Neich semi-blocks.
Neich throws a hook to the side of Umuhoza's head but Umuhoza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Umuhoza looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Umuhoza clobbers Neich with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Umuhoza misses with a two punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kamaru Umuhoza 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#
Neich avoids the head kick by Umuhoza.
Neich on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Umuhoza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Umuhoza connects with a leg kick.
Umuhoza throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Neich connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Umuhoza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Neich can do to turn this around?
Neich connects with a single shot there.
Neich slips a straight right by Umuhoza.
Kamaru Umuhoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Umuhoza throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umuhoza throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Neich counters by clinching up.
Neich stalling.
Neich misses with the head strike.
Umuhoza blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Umuhoza tries to break free but Neich pushes him back against the ropes.
The referee calls for Neich to work.
Umuhoza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neich's elbow.
Neich blocking some punches.
Neich scores with a shot to the side of Umuhoza's head. #BC#
Umuhoza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Neich dodges the punch combination from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Umuhoza.#T2#
Umuhoza lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Umuhoza as he connects with a hook.
Umuhoza thows a leg kick but Neich checks it
enabling Neich to counter with a crisp jab.
Umuhoza lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neich lands with a cross.
Umuhoza thows a leg kick but Neich checks it
and Umuhoza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been informed that Neich has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Neich takes one to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Umuhoza.
Neich is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Umuhoza avoids the body shot from Neich.
Umuhoza half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Neich.
Neich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neich checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kamaru Umuhoza dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Umuhoza looks to land a left hand but Neich moved out of range nicely.
Umuhoza takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Neich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Umuhoza throws a leg kick but Neich checks it.
It seemed like Neich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Umuhoza slips under a jab from Neich.
Neich on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Umuhoza. Umuhoza obviously looking to wear him down.
Kamaru Umuhoza is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Umuhoza misses its intended target.
Umuhoza tries to land a leg kick but Neich saw it coming and moves away.
Neich throws a hook but Umuhoza avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umuhoza is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Neich dodges the punch combination from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza misses with a low kick. #T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Neich checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Neich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Umuhoza throws a combination that misses
and Neich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Neich misses.
Umuhoza is looking to counter punch.
Umuhoza misses with the body kick#CL2#
and Neich holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Neich blocking some punches.
Neich has Umuhoza pressed against the ropes, preventing Umuhoza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Neich keeps control of Umuhoza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Neich misses with a punch to the body.
Neich stalling.
Neich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Neich lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Neich lands with a left to the head.
Umuhoza blocking some punches.
Neich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Umuhoza is trying to break free.
Neich misses with a body punch.
Neich has a couple of punches blocked by Umuhoza.
Neich is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Umuhoza is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lester Neich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Umuhoza 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamaru Umuhoza!
A very excited looking Kamaru Umuhoza 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.
Lester Neich was interviewed post fight and said 'Such a brilliant experience this was! Hats off to Kamaru, helluva fighter he is. This ain't the last of me though, in fact I see this KT fight as a new beginning, so I'll see you all soon!'.

Event: CTMMA 16: Neich Vs Kasai 2
Date: Mar 02, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Kasai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kasai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kasai scores with a shoulder strike.
Neich trying to stall but Kasai improves his position.
Kasai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Neich misses with a body punch.
Neich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kasai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neich's elbow.
Neich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kasai's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Neich.
Neich throws a punch but it's blocked by Kasai.
Neich misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kasai scores with a shot to the side of Neich's head.
Kasai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Neich.
Neich is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kasai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Neich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Neich tries to throw a body punch but Kasai avoids it by throwing Neich back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kasai.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kasai throws an elbow but misses.
Kasai lands an uppercut.
Neich taking a breather.
Kasai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Neich blocks an uppercut.
Neich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kasai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kasai told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Neich is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kasai misses with some punches.
Kasai misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Kasai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Neich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Neich misses with a body punch.
Neich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Neich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kasai scores with a shoulder strike.
Kasai stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kasai.
Kasai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Neich throws a punch but it's blocked by Kasai.
Neich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kasai working aggressively here.
Neich misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Neich.
Kasai throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Kasai lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Kasai - that landed with a thud.
Neich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Kasai fails to land.
Neich misses with a punch on the inside.
Kasai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kasai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neich's elbow.
Kasai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kasai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kasai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kasai misses with the head strike.
Kasai tries to throw a body punch but Neich avoids it by throwing Kasai back against the cage.
Neich lands a body punch.
Neich trying to control the position but instead, Kasai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Neich into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kasai. #T4#
Neich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neich avoiding damage.
Kasai misses with a punch to the body.
Neich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kasai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kasai.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kasai.
Kasai swings wildly with an uppercut but Neich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Neich struggles to land a body shot inside as Kasai controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keizo Kasai dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Neich moves out of range of the strikes.
Kasai just misses with a punch to the body.
Neich tries to clinch up but Kasai circles away and keeps his distance.
Kasai swings widly with a right hand
letting Neich counter with a right hand.
Neich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kasai.
Kasai loads up on a big right hand but Neich slips the punch.
Kasai misses with an uppercut. Neich saw that one coming.
Neich throwing a counter right hand but Kasai manages to avoid it.
A jab from Neich misses.
Neich takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#It looks like Lester Neich has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasai misses with a body shot #CL#
and Neich counters by moving into the clinch.
Kasai lands with a short shot to the head.
Kasai misses with a punch to the body.
Kasai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Keizo Kasai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Kasai blocking some punches.
Kasai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Neich backwards.
Kasai misses with a punch on the inside.
Kasai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Neich.
Kasai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Neich stalling the fight.
Kasai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kasai throws a punch but it's blocked by Neich.
Kasai misses with a punch on the inside.
Kasai lands with a light punch inside.
Kasai scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Neich.
Kasai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Neich backwards.
Neich misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Kasai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kasai just leaning against Neich, taking a breather.
Neich tries to work over Kasai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Neich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasai throws a punch but it's blocked by Neich.
Neich scores with a shot to the side of Kasai's head.
Neich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Kasai.
Kasai throws a punch but it's blocked by Neich.
Neich struggles to land a body shot inside as Kasai controls his hands.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kasai throws an elbow but misses.
Kasai is stalling here.
Neich digs a right hand underneath Kasai's ribcage. Kasai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kasai. #T3#
Kasai has Neich pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Neich.
Neich can't find room to land a body shot as Kasai controls the action.
Neich misses with the head strike.
Kasai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kasai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Neichs head.
Kasai lands a right hand.
Kasai throws a head punch that misses.
Neich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kasai stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kasai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Neich is trying to maintain a safe position but Kasai gets an underhook and turns Neich into the cage.#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Kasai.
Kasai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Neich blocking some punches.
Kasai misses with some punches.
Kasai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Neich is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Neich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kasai as Neich tries to tie him up.
Neich swings wildly with an uppercut but Kasai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Kasai on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keizo Kasai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lester Neich's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Kasai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A quick step to the side and Neich tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neich slips a straight right by Kasai.
An attempted straight right counter from Neich misses the target.
Neich lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Neich misses with a hook. Kasai ducked under it nicely.
Kasai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Kasai rushes Neich and presses him up against the cage.
Neich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Neich displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kasai up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Neich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neich misses with the head strike.
Neich is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Neich.
Kasai lands with a left to the head.
Kasai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Neich blocking some punches.
Kasai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Neich misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Neich.
Neich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kasai has a couple of punches blocked by Neich.
Kasai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kasai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kasai lands a right hand.
Neich is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kasai is keeping busy.#T2#
Kasai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kasai swings wildly with an uppercut but Neich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neich stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kasai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Neich.
Neich trying to control the position but instead, Kasai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Neich into the cage.
Neich trying to control the position but instead, Kasai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Neich into the cage.
Neich blocks a body shot from Kasai. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Kasai.
Neich looking to stall.
Neich tries to throw a body punch but Kasai avoids it by throwing Neich back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kasai.
Neich lands a body shot.
Kasai misses with a punch to the body.
Neich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kasai's elbow.
Neich looking to slow down the pace here.
A shot in the inside from Neich.
Kasai blocks an uppercut.
Neich blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Kasai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kasai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Neich backwards.
Kasai has a couple of punches blocked by Neich.
Kasai swings wildly with an uppercut but Neich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neich just leaning against Kasai, taking a breather.
Kasai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kasai swings wildly with an uppercut but Neich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neich misses with a punch on the inside.
Neich throws a punch but it's blocked by Kasai.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neich tries to work over Kasai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Neich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kasai swings wildly with an uppercut but Neich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasai working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keizo Kasai really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lester Neich's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Kasai misses with an uppercut.
Kasai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Neich.
Kasai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Neich misses its target.
Neich misses the shot to the body.
Kasai tries to counter with a clinch but Neich shakes him off and moves away.
Kasai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Neich.
Kasai misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Neich counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheers as Neich lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kasai doesn't seem phased though.
Kasai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Neich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Neich is looking to clinch but Kasai is avoiding it.
Kasai steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Neich.
Kasai misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Neich misses. #T1#
Kasai misses with a straight left.
Donk. Neich catches Kasai right on the button with a cross.
Kasai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kasai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kasai misses with an uppercut.
Keizo Kasai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Neich tries to clinch but Kasai is having none of it.
Kasai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Neich with a body shot.#CL2#
Kasai has Neich up against the cage in a clinch.
Neich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Neich is trying to maintain a safe position but Kasai gets an underhook and turns Neich into the cage.
Neich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kasai - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short uppercut from Kasai. #T2#
Neich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kasai lands with a light punch inside.
Kasai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Kasai.
Kasai lands with a left to the head.
Neich throws a head punch that misses.
Neich blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kasai's elbow.
Neich taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kasai tries to throw a body punch but Neich avoids it by throwing Kasai back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kasai working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3#
Kasai works on Neich's body with a couple of short punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Neich.
Kasai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kasai manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kasai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Kasai.
Kasai lands with a right to the head.
Kasai taking a breather.
Neich is trying to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Neich. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Kasai.
A hook to the body from Kasai.
A head punch on the inside from Kasai fails to land.
Kasai scores with a shot to the side of Neich's head.
Kasai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Neich backwards.
Neich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Neich working aggressively here.
Neich prevents a body shot from Kasai.
Kasai throws a punch but it's blocked by Neich.
Neich prevents a body shot from Kasai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neich throws a head punch that misses.
Kasai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Neich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keizo Kasai dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Lester Neich's cut.
That's time! Neich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Kasai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neich moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Neich misses the target.
Kasai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kasai looks to land a right hand but Neich moved out of range.
Keizo Kasai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kasai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Neich.
Neich throwing a counter right hand but Kasai manages to avoid it.
Neich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Kasai rushes Neich and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kasai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasai is leaning against Neich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Neich on the inside.
Kasai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Neich blocks a body shot from Kasai. #T1#
Neich blocks an uppercut.
Neich wants to stall.
Kasai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kasai as Neich tries to tie him up.
Kasai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Neich lands a body punch.
Kasai working aggressively here.
Kasai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kasai misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kasai throws a punch but it's blocked by Neich. #T2#
Kasai throws a punch but it's blocked by Neich.
Kasai scores with a shoulder strike.
Neich throws a punch but it's blocked by Kasai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kasai.
Neich tries to stall but Kasai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Neich is pushing Kasai up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Neich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kasai.
Kasai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Neich misses with a punch to the body.
Neich lands with a light punch inside.
Neich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Kasai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kasai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kasai misses with the head strike.
Neich lands a shoulder strike.
Neich pushes Kasai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Neich dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kasai swings wildly with an uppercut but Neich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasai misses with some punches.
Neich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kasai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kasai blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Neich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kasai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kasai pushes Neich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Neich is rocked!
Neich throws a punch but it's blocked by Kasai.
Oh Neich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kasai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Neich seems to have got his legs back now.
Kasai gets through Neich's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Neich misses with a punch to the body.
Kasai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Neich working aggressively here.
Kasai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neich's elbow.
Neich lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kasai throws a punch but it's blocked by Neich.
Lester Neich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keizo Kasai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kasai lands with a short shot to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 45:50
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 45:50

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

Event: CTFA 14: Bresnar Vs Neich
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1#
Neich throws a right and a left that Bresnar avoids nicely.
Neich throws a looping overhand right but Bresnar ducks down to avoid it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bresnar.
Nice jab there from Neich.
Bresnar doesn't manage to clinch there - Neich circles away.
Bresnar's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bresnar duly obliges.
Bresnar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Neich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Bresnar. Those never looked like landing.
Neich misses with a two punch combination.
Bresnar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bresnar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Neich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Neich scores with a one two! Bresnar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bresnar shoots for a takedown but Neich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Bresnar closes the distance but Neich moves to the side
and Neich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Neich swings for the body but Bresnar moves out of range.
Bresnar looks to score with a jab to the body but Neich is just out of range.#CL#
Bresnar clinches.
Neich is trying to break the clinch but Bresnar is controlling him.
Neich looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bresnar struggles to land a body shot inside as Neich controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Neich.
Neich working aggressively here.
Neich lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Neich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bresnar tries to clinch up but Neich circles away and keeps his distance.
Neich scores with a nice strike.
Bresnar is looking to clinch.
Bresnar throws a lazy uppercut
and Bresnar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Neich misses with a body shot.
It looked like Bresnar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Neich swats away the attempt to clinch by Bresnar.#CL#
Bresnar drives through and clinches with Neich against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Neich. #BC2#
Neich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bresnar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Despite the aggression on Neich's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bresnar slips a jab and a cross from Neich.
Bresnar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Neich.
Neich swats away the attempt to clinch by Bresnar.
Neich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Neich throws a right and a left that Bresnar avoids nicely. #T3#
Neich goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bresnar moves to clinch but Neich breaks away
and Neich counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Bresnar moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Neich's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Neich tries to circle away but Bresnar has him pinned against the cage.
Neich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Neich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bresnar backwards.
Bresnar controlling the action here for a moment.
Neich lands a body punch in the clinch.
Neich has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Bresnar gets control of Neich's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bresnar will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Neich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bresnar keeping moving, preventing Neich from controlling successfully.
Neich is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Bresnar controlling the position.
Neich trying to control the position from guard on top but Bresnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neich controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Neich trying to control but Bresnar is working from the bottom.
Neich sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Bresnar moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Neich dominated that round.
That's time! Bresnar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bresnar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bresnar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Neich lands a nice hook to Bresnar's body. Bresnar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Neich throws a jab but it's blocked by Bresnar.
Sloppy strikes from Neich. Those never looked like landing.
Bresnar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bresnar clobbers Neich with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bresnar.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bresnar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bresnar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Neich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Neich moves away from the strike by Bresnar. #T1#
Bresnar wants to clinch.
Neich throws a counter combo.
Jab by Neich.
Bresnar ducks right into an uppercut from Neich.
Neich throws a nice looking combination but Bresnar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bresnar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Bresnar darts in and clinches Neich up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bresnar keeps control of Neich as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bresnar blocks a body shot from Neich. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Neich.#BC2#
Neich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Bresnar closes the distance and clinches.
Bresnar keeps control of Neich as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Neich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Neich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Neich is trying to break the clinch but Bresnar has him pressed against the cage.
Neich tries to work over Bresnar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Neich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Bresnar clinches with his opponent.
Bresnar misses with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Neich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jach Bresnar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bresnar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Neich circles away from the clinch attempt
and Neich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lester Neich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Neich.
Bresnar tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bresnar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bresnar throws an off balance right hand
letting Neich counter with a right hand.
Neich takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bresnar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Neich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lester Neich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot by Neich.
Neich takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Neich swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bresnar.#CL#
Bresnar has Neich up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Neich scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Neich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Neich dodges the punch combination from Bresnar.
Neich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Bresnar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Neich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bresnar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bresnar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Neich. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bresnar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neich moves away.
Neich lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bresnar closes the distance but Neich moves to the side
and Neich counters with a nice body shot.
Neich ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Neich ducks under a wild hook from Bresnar.
Neich lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice jab there from Bresnar.
Neich lands a jab to the head.
Bresnar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Neich.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Neich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Neich connects with a body shot.
Bresnar tries to clinch up.
Bresnar tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Neich counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bresnar with a jab.
Neich swats away the attempt to clinch by Bresnar.
Neich throws a lazy right hand but Bresnar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Neich scores with a jab to the body.
Bresnar moves in looking to clinch but Neich pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bresnar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Neich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bresnar shoots in looking for a takedown but Neich manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bresnar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jach Bresnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neich lands a lovely overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Neich misses the target.
Neich cracks Bresnar with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Neich lands a jab.
Bresnar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Neich finds it's way round the side to connect with Bresnar's head.
Neich lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bresnar backs up against the cage.
Neich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Neich feints a jab promting Bresnar to slip. Neich then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bresnar slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bresnar closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bresnar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Neich with a jab.
Bresnar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bresnar tries to clinch there but Neich circles away.
Bresnar fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Bresnar shoots in looking for a takedown but Neich manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bresnar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neich scores with a punch to the head.
Bresnar tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Neich to counter with a crisp jab.
Bresnar fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Neich misses the target.
Neich scores with the left hand. Bresnar knows he should have avoided that one.
Neich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bresnar tries to clinch up but Neich circles away and keeps his distance.
Neich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Neich appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Bresnar closes the distance and clinches.
Bresnar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bresnar avoiding damage.
Still in the clinch, Neich scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3##BC2#
Neich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Neich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A punch combination from Bresnar misses.
Neich now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bresnar.

Neich explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Neich paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD#
Bresnar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Neich is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bresnar presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neich misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Neich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bresnar wants to clinch.#T4#
Bresnar tries to clinch but Neich moves out of range.
Bresnar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some wild striking there from Bresnar.
Bresnar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Neich lands with an overhand left.
Neich lands with a good body shot.
Bresnar tries to clinch up.
Neich smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bresnar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Neich.
Bresnar goes for a double leg but Neich avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Neich continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jach Bresnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neich has a couple of punches blocked by Bresnar.
Lester Neich seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Neich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Neich keeps the fight on the outside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Neich really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Neich lands a lovely overhand right.
Bresnar pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Neich back to the cage. Bresnar follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Neich lands with an uppercut that bounces Bresnar off the cage and back into range.
Neich looks to land a left hand but Bresnar moved out of range nicely.
Neich looks to land a combination but Bresnar avoids it well.
Neich misses with a double jab.
Neich avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Bresnar takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bresnar is trying to maintain a safe position but Neich gets an underhook and turns Bresnar into the cage.
Bresnar keeps control of Neich as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Neich lands a shoulder strike.
Bresnar swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Bresnar is pushing Neich up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Bresnar breaks from the clinch.
Bresnar throws a shot from downtown. Neich moves away and avoids it.
Neich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bresnar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bresnar tries to clinch but Neich is having none of it.
Bresnar wants to clinch.
Bresnar wants to clinch up but Neich keeps it at a distance.
Bresnar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Neich as he avoids it easily.
Neich throws out a counter right but Bresnar avoids it with no problem.
Bresnar wants to clinch up but Neich keeps it at a distance.
Neich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Bresnar closes the distance looking to clinch
and Neich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Neich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bresnar shoots in looking for a takedown. Neich tries to sprawl out of it but Bresnar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Neich manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Neich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bresnar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bresnar moves in looking to clinch but Neich pushes him off.
Bresnar fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Bresnar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jach Bresnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bresnar circles away quickly and effectively.
Neich lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL#
Bresnar moves into the clinch successfully.
Bresnar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bresnar tries to work over Neich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Neich has a couple of punches blocked by Bresnar.
Bresnar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Neich is keeping busy.#BC2#
Neich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bresnar tries to clinch up
and Neich counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bresnar thinking.
Bresnar wants to clinch up but Neich keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Bresnar tries to clinch up.
Bresnar doesn't manage to clinch there - Neich circles away.
Bresnar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Neich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Neich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bresnar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Neich.
Neich misses with a straight right.
A shot to the liver by Neich. Beautiful body shot.
Bresnar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Neich.
Bresnar tries to clinch but Neich moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bresnar tries to clinch but Neich moves out of range.
Neich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bresnar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Neich's waist but Neich gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bresnar off to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Neich dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Bresnar throws a series of punches but Neich moves out of range.
Bresnar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Neich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bresnar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bresnar lands with a shot to the body.
Neich thuds a left hand into Bresnar's body.
A right-left combo lands from Neich.
Neich throws a right and a left that Bresnar avoids nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Bresnar misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bresnar tries to clinch but Neich moves away
and Neich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bresnar swings widly with a right hand
and Neich counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Neich throws a combination. Bresnar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Bresnar doesn't manage to clinch there - Neich circles away. #T1#
Bresnar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Neich listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Neich throws a looping overhand right but Bresnar ducks down to avoid it.
Bresnar defending well as Neich loads up on a big left hand.
Bresnar tries for a takedown but Neich sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Neich.
Neich throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Neich. Beautiful body shot.
Bresnar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Neich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Neich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Neich lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Bresnar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Neich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bresnar wants to clinch up but Neich keeps it at a distance.
Bresnar throws an off balance right hand
and Neich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bresnar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Neich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bresnar tries to clinch up.#CL#
Bresnar rushes Neich and presses him up against the cage.
Neich lands a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Neich breaks the clinch.
Bresnar doesn't manage to clinch there - Neich circles away.
Neich misses with a hook.
Bresnar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Neich.
Neich lands a nice looking body shot.
Neich takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Bresnar tries to clinch up.
Bresnar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Neich keeps the fight on the outside.
Bresnar moves in looking to clinch but Neich pushes him off.
Neich scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bresnar in his tracks.
Jach Bresnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Neich keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bresnar misses with an uppercut.
Neich doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bresnar tries to clinch but Neich is having none of it.
Bresnar wants to clinch but Neich slips to the side
letting Neich counter with a right hand. #T4#
Bresnar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bresnar moves to clinch but Neich breaks away
and Neich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Neich lands a jab to Bresnar's midsection.
Bresnar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Neich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bresnar scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#It looks like Lester Neich has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neich misses with a double jab.
Neich misses with a two punch combination.
Bresnar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bresnar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Neich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bresnar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Neich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Neich lands with a cross.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lester Neich!
Lester Neich is the new lightweight champion!
Lester Neich decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

Event: CTFA 13: Bresnar Vs Harvey
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
Fjordlinginsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Neich as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Fjordlinginsson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Neich is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Neich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fjordlinginsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fjordlinginsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Neich counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Neich enables Fjordlinginsson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Neich manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fjordlinginsson looking to pass the guard.
Fjordlinginsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Neich works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Neich is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Neich content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Neich wants to stand up but Fjordlinginsson is controlling the position.
Neich looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Neich seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Fjordlinginsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neich sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Neich tries to pass to full mount but Fjordlinginsson defends it.
Neich with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Fjordlinginsson looking for submissions off his back.
Neich with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fjordlinginsson gets full guard.
Neich is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Neich is continuing to stall.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fjordlinginsson is on top in guard. #REVR#
Neich has Fjordlinginsson pulled in close to control his posture.
Neich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fjordlinginsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Let's hope that Neich has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Neich working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Fjordlinginsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fjordlinginsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Neich wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Neich is on top in guard. #REVB#
Neich slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Fjordlinginsson is looking for a triangle but Neich pushes his legs off easily.
Neich is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Neich slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Fjordlinginsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, if Neich is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SU2#
Neich stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Neich dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Fjordlinginsson fails with the takedown
enabling Neich to counter with a crisp jab.
Bjorg Fjordlinginsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fjordlinginsson walks into a left hand.
Fjordlinginsson fails with the takedown
and Neich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Fjordlinginsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Neich scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Neich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fjordlinginsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Neich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorg Fjordlinginsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fjordlinginsson with a poor takedown
and Neich counters with a straight right hand.
Neich scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fjordlinginsson has his takedown stuffed
enabling Neich to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neich jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Neich works the jab nicely.
Fjordlinginsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Neich lands with a hook. Fjordlinginsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC2#Fjordlinginsson is rocked!
Neich connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fjordlinginsson. Fjordlinginsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oh Fjordlinginsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fjordlinginsson walks into a jab.
Fjordlinginsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Neich swivels and escapes.
Bjorg Fjordlinginsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fjordlinginsson misses with an uppercut
and Neich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Neich dips to his left and cracks Fjordlinginsson with an uppercut!
Neich ducks under a wild hook from Fjordlinginsson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Neich! But no joy.
Fjordlinginsson seems to have got his legs back now.
Fjordlinginsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Neich connects with a right hand. Fjordlinginsson shakes it off.
Fjordlinginsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fjordlinginsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fjordlinginsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Neich counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fjordlinginsson tries for a takedown but Neich circles away easily
and Neich counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Fjordlinginsson throws a combination that misses
and Neich counters with a stiff right hand.
Fjordlinginsson fails with the takedown
letting Neich counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fjordlinginsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Neich to counter with a crisp jab.
Fjordlinginsson tries for a takedown but Neich circles away easily
and Neich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fjordlinginsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Neich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Neich might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Neich bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fjordlinginsson's head.
Neich lands a head shot.
Neich smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fjordlinginsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Neich counter with a right hand. #T3#
Fjordlinginsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fjordlinginsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fjordlinginsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lester Neich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Neich cracks Fjordlinginsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Neich throws out a powerful jab.
Fjordlinginsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Neich counters with a stiff right hand.
Fjordlinginsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Neich connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fjordlinginsson scrambles back to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Fjordlinginsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fjordlinginsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fjordlinginsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neich with a jab.
Fjordlinginsson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fjordlinginsson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Neich connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fjordlinginsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Fjordlinginsson gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Neich gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lester Neich!
A pretty intense looking Lester Neich took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: CTFA 12: Michel Vs Bresnar
Date: Nov 03, 2021

#R1#
Harvey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Neich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harvey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Neich.
Harvey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harvey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harvey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neich moves away.
Harvey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Neich.
Neich on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Decent striking displayed by Harvey there.
Neich looks to throw the jab but Harvey is out of range.
Harvey misses with a hook. Neich ducked under it nicely.
Neich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Neich throws a big shot that misses.
Harvey is looking for the big counter here.
Neich misses with a straight left.
Neich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Neich misses its intended target.
Harvey moves away from the strike by Neich.
Neich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Neich misses its intended target.
Neich takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been told by Neich's head coaches at Hotrod Express MMA Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Neich is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Harvey's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Neich throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Harvey slips a straight right by Neich.
Neich drops his hands momentarily and Harvey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Harvey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Harvey has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Harvey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Neich.
A little feinted left hand from Neich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harvey staying out of range there.
Neich looks to land a left hand but Harvey moved out of range nicely.
Harvey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Neich misses with a straight right.
Harvey misses with a hook to the body
and Neich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Neich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harvey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harvey throws a jab when Neich was well out of range.
Harvey takes a swing at Neich's ribcage but misses.
Harvey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harvey misses with a lunging right hand
and Neich counters with a nice uppercut.
Harvey lands a nice shot that snaps Neich's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harvey misses with a wild body shot.
Neich misses with a hook.
Harvey cracks Neich with a right hand to the side of the head.
Harvey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Neich.#T2#
Harvey slips under a jab.
Harvey slips a straight right by Neich.
Harvey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Neich defends it well.
Harvey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harvey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harvey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Neich throws a jab when Harvey was well out of range.
Neich with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Harvey to score with a decent uppercut.
Harvey stuns Neich with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Neich's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Harvey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Neich scrambles back to his feet.
Neich connects with a single shot there.
Harvey defending well as Neich loads up on a big left hand.
Harvey is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Neich had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Neich walks into a straight right hand from Harvey.
Harvey misses with a two punch combination.
Neich is looking to counter punch.
Alec Harvey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harvey connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Neich's hands.
Harvey looks to score with a jab to the body but Neich is just out of range.
Harvey just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Neich.
Neich is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Harvey slips a jab from Neich.
Neich lands a really nice looking cross but Harvey seems unphased.
Neich misses with a looping right.
Neich throws a lazy right hand but Harvey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
A jab lands there for Harvey.
Neich has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Neich there as he acknowledges the shot.
Neich looks to land a left hand but Harvey moved out of range nicely.
Harvey looks to score with a jab to the body but Neich is just out of range.
Harvey walks into a straight right hand from Neich.
Nice uppercut lands for Harvey. That snapped Neich's head back.
Harvey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Neich.
Neich throws a lazy right hand but Harvey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Neich misses its intended target.
Neich moves away from the strike by Harvey.
Neich misses with a hook. Harvey ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Harvey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Neich looks to throw the jab but Harvey is out of range.
Neich throws a jab when Harvey was well out of range.
Harvey jabs at Neich's body.
Harvey throws a series of punches but Neich avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Neich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Neich misses.
Nice cross by Harvey.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harvey misses the jab.
Harvey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Neich.#T4#
Harvey takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Neich misses with a hook.
Harvey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Harvey scores with a jab to the body.
Neich throws a good cross that connects.
Harvey throws a body punch but Neich moves out of range.
Neich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Neich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Neich slips under a jab from Harvey.
Harvey cracks Neich with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Harvey moves out of range of the strikes.
Harvey throws the left hand but Neich avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Neich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Neich.
Harvey misses with a wild combination.
Neich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Neich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harvey looks to land a right hand but Neich moved out of range.
Neich throws a lazy right hand but Harvey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harvey misses the shot to the body.
Neich is looking to counter punch.
Harvey lands a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alec Harvey dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Neich on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Neich looks to land a right hand but Harvey moved out of range.
Harvey takes one to the chin there.
Harvey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alec Harvey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Neich on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A left lands for Harvey.
Harvey looks to land a right hand but Neich moved out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Harvey. Those never looked like landing.
Harvey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harvey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Neich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harvey throws a shot to the body.
Neich has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Neich there as he acknowledges the shot.
Harvey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Neich scores with a sloppy right hand. Harvey should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neich connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Neich loads up on a big right hand but Harvey slips the punch.
A lazy left from Neich finds it's target.
Harvey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neich manages to avoid it.
Harvey misses with a wild body shot.
Harvey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Neich might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Harvey scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Harvey throws a right and a left that Neich avoids nicely.
Harvey moves away from the strike by Neich.
Neich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Neich lands an overhand right.
Harvey throws a big shot that misses.
Neich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Neich misses.
Neich misses with a looping right.
Harvey thuds his right hand into Neich's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Neich looks to land a right hand but Harvey moved out of range.
Harvey misses the body punch
and Neich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harvey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harvey misses with a looping left.
Neich connects with a good right hand that stumbles Harvey. Harvey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Neich misses with a looping right.
Harvey throws a looping overhand right but Neich ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Harvey.
Neich uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Harvey has time to react.
Neich looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harvey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Neich.
Harvey misses with a lunging right hand
and Neich counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Neich throws a looping overhand right but Harvey ducks down to avoid it.
Good shot there by Harvey.
A jab from Neich misses.
Harvey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circle momentarily. Neich darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Harvey throws a right hand that Neich ducks under and follows up with a left that Neich also avoids with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Neich misses the target.
Harvey throws a one two combo.
Neich throws a hook but Harvey blocks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Neich. That snapped Harvey's head back.
Harvey throws a body punch but Neich moves out of range.
Harvey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Neich connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Harvey scrambles back to his feet.
Harvey tests Neich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Neich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harvey throws out the jab.
Harvey ducks under a wild hook from Neich.
Harvey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harvey throws a sloppy body shot
and Neich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harvey takes a swing at Neich's ribcage but misses.
Harvey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Neich looks to throw the jab but Harvey is out of range. #T3#
The crowd cheers as Harvey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Neich doesn't seem phased though.
Neich lands a jab to the nose.
Neich moves forwards but Harvey connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Harvey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Neich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Harvey works Neich's body with a nice hook.
Neich throws a hook to the side of Harvey's head but Harvey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice cross by Harvey.
Neich throws a hook to the side of Harvey's head but Harvey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harvey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Neich throws a good cross that connects.
Neich moves out of range as Harvey strikes.
Neich throws a hook but Harvey blocks it.
Nice straight punches there by Neich. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Neich.
Harvey throws an off balance right hand
and Neich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neich bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Harvey's head.
A combination from Harvey does no damage.
Harvey lands a jab to the head.
Harvey connects with a nice looking jab.
Neich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Harvey looks to land a right hand but Neich moved out of range.
Neich is looking to counter punch.
Harvey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Neich.
Harvey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harvey throws a body punch but Neich moves out of range.
Neich lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Harvey misses with a right hand
and Neich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Neich looks to throw the jab but Harvey is out of range.
Harvey lands a nice hook to Neich's body. Neich takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Harvey moves out of range as Neich strikes.
A big left from Neich misses.
Harvey misses the shot to the body.
Neich throwing a counter right hand but Harvey manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Harvey.
A big left from Neich misses.
Harvey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Neich in his tracks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harvey connects with a crisp jab.
Harvey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harvey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Harvey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neich was well out of range. Poor timing from Harvey.
Harvey throws a lazy right hand but Neich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alec Harvey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Neich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harvey swinging wildly here.
Neich walks into a left hand.
Neich looks to throw the jab but Harvey is out of range.
Neich throws a looping overhand right but Harvey ducks down to avoid it.
Harvey staying out of range there.
Harvey let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Harvey connects with a body shot that sends Neich's belly button to the back.
Harvey throws a body shot but no joy.
Neich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harvey just misses with a punch to the body.
Neich misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harvey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harvey moves out of range as Neich strikes.
Harvey misses with a wild combination.
Neich looks to land a right hand but Harvey moved out of range.
Neich needs to keep his hands up - Harvey had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Good exchange - Harvey coming out on top.
Harvey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Neich.
Harvey blocks a jab.
A punch combination from Harvey misses.
Harvey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Neich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harvey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Neich doesn't seem bothered though.
Harvey cracks Neich with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Harvey slips a straight right by Neich.
Neich lands with a right hand.
Harvey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Neich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harvey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Neich.
Harvey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neich was well out of range. Poor timing from Harvey.
Neich misses with a hook. Harvey ducked under it nicely.
Harvey scores with a jab.
Neich takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Harvey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harvey throws a shot from downtown. Neich moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Harvey. Neich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harvey jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
Neich throws a hook but Harvey blocks it.
Neich throws a hook to the side of Harvey's head but Harvey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Neich ducks under a wild hook from Harvey.
Harvey throws a predictable looking body shot
and Harvey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harvey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Neich.
Harvey throws a sloppy body shot
and Neich counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Neich does it's job there.
Harvey misses with a hook to the body
letting Neich counter with a right hand.
Neich takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Neich bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Harvey throws a jab when Neich was well out of range.
Neich misses with a straight right.
Harvey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harvey misses with a few strikes there.
Neich misses with a looping left.
Harvey lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Harvey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harvey misses with a straight left. #T3#
Harvey misses with an uppercut.
Jab, jab by Neich - just one landing.
Harvey lands with an uppercut that bounces Neich off the cage and back into range.
Neich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harvey.
Harvey slips a straight right by Neich.
Harvey misses with an uppercut. Neich saw that one coming.
Neich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Neich loads up on a big right hand but Harvey slips the punch.
Neich gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harvey.
Harvey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Harvey misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harvey. Neich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harvey takes a swing at Neich's ribcage but misses.
Harvey displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Neich slips a straight right by Harvey.
A telegraphed right hand from Neich misses the target.
Harvey feints the counter takedown.
The crowd cheers as Harvey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Neich doesn't seem phased though.
Jab from Neich.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neich looks to throw the jab but Harvey is out of range.
Harvey lands with an uppercut that bounces Neich off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Harvey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Neich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Neich walks into a left hand.
Harvey throws an overhand right that lands on Neich's shoulder, as Neich tries to avoid the shot.
Harvey lands an overhand right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Neich.
Harvey scores with a hook.
Neich throws an overhand right that lands on Harvey's shoulder, as Harvey tries to avoid the shot.
Harvey scores with a jab to the body.
Neich lands a jab to the nose.
Harvey misses the jab.
Harvey misses with an uppercut.
Neich takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Harvey blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harvey misses with an uppercut
and Neich counters with a stiff right hand.
Harvey moves out of range of the strikes.
Neich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lester Neich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neich throws a jab but it's blocked by Harvey.
Harvey misses with a straight left.
Neich is looking to counter punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alec Harvey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harvey 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: CTFA FN 3: Neich Vs Harrington
Date: Oct 11, 2021

#R1#
Harrington tries to score a power double leg takedown but Neich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Harrington somewhat.
Harrington walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Harrington closes this distance looking for a takedown but Neich circles away.
Jasper Harrington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrington shoots and misses
and Neich counters with a stiff right hand.
Lester Neich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jasper Harrington.
Harrington looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Harrington is trying hard to land a takedown here. Neich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Neich uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrington shoots and misses
and Neich counters with a straight right hand.
Neich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Harrington fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Neich avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Neich was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Harrington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Neich pinned against the cage. Neich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Neich misses with a wild combination.
Harrington tries for a takedown but Neich sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Neich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lester Neich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harrington doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Harrington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harrington doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Neich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Neich stuffs the takedown attempt from Harrington. Harrington gets slowly back to his feet.
Neich scores with a decent looking hook.
Harrington misses with a takedown attempt
and Neich counters with a stiff right hand.
Neich lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Harrington is rocked!
Harrington takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Harrington is still on wobbly legs! Can Neich finish him?#T2#
Neich closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Harrington! Neich dives in looking to finish! Harrington is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lester Neich!
Lester Neich decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CTFA 9: Mitchel Vs Neich
Date: Aug 06, 2021

#R1#
Neich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Neich scores with a jab to the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Michel.
Neich defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Michel.
Michel is looking to clinch.
Neich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Michel closes the distance but Neich moves to the side
and Neich counters with a stiff right hand.
Michel takes one to the side of the head.
Neich slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Neich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Neich swinging wildly here. #T1#
Michel shoots for a double leg takedown but Neich sprawls well. He's pushed Michel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Neich 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 Bryce Michel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good shot there by Neich.
Michel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at JAG Battle Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Michel has his takedown stuffed
and Neich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Neich stalks Michel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Michel's face. Michel staggers backwards, shaken.
Neich stuffs the takedown.
Michel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Neich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Michel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Neich connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Michel scrambles back to his feet.
Neich connects with a crisp jab.
Neich lands with a good body shot.
Neich lands with an uppercut that bounces Michel off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Michel clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Michel jumps guard and drags Neich to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T2#
Neich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Michel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Michel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Neich's guard. #REVR#
Neich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Michel stands and throws Neich's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Michel has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Neich is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Michel yanks on the arm and Neich is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Michel.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bryce Michel!
Bryce Michel retains his lightweight title!

Event: CTFA 8: Kasai VS Mitchel
Date: Jul 07, 2021

#R1#
Neich swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lloyd counters with a straight right hand.
Neich looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Neich throws a jab when Lloyd was well out of range.
Neich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lloyd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Neich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lloyd moves away.
Lloyd moves in looking to clinch but Neich pushes him off.
A countering left hand to the body from Neich misses.
Lloyd is looking to clinch.
Nice jab there from Neich.
Neich fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lloyd on the side of the head.
Neich lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Neich connects with a single shot there.
Neich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lloyd momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Neich misses the target.
Neich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lloyd was well out of range. Poor timing from Neich.
Lloyd tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Neich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Neich swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD#
and Lloyd counters with a crisp one two that drops Neich! Lloyd thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Neich to his feet! Neich is in big trouble!#ROC#Neich is rocked!
The fight stays on the outside here - Lloyd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Neich is still on wobbly legs! Can Lloyd finish him?
Neich takes a swing at Lloyd's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Lloyd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Neich seems to have recovered his senses.
Neich throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Lloyd forces Neich back against the cage and clinches.
Lloyd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Neich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Neich misses with a series of wild punches.
Neich scores with a decent looking hook.
Neich lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Neich moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Lloyd drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Neich cracks Lloyd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Neich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lloyd avoids the body shot from Neich.
Lloyd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Neich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Neich misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Lloyd misses the target.
Neich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lloyd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lloyd is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Neich.
Lloyd is looking to clinch.
Nice body punch from Neich. #T3#
Neich slips a jab from Lloyd.
Neich misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Lloyd misses its target.
Neich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Neich lands with a nice body punch.
Neich swats away the attempt to clinch by Lloyd.
As Lloyd backs off Neich throws a huge counter combo but Lloyd manages to avoid it all.
Neich lands with a right hand.
Neich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lloyd avoids the body shot from Neich.
Lloyd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Neich with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Neich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Neich misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Lloyd misses the target.
Neich darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lloyd on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lloyd is looking to clinch but Neich is avoiding it.
Neich throws a jab but it's blocked by Lloyd.
Neich looks to land a right hand but Lloyd moved out of range.
Neich misses with a hook to the body
and Lloyd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Neich jabs Lloyd to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Neich lands an overhand right.
A big right from Neich misses.
Neich looks to score with a jab to the body but Lloyd is just out of range.
Lloyd on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Neich dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lloyd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Neich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Neich let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Neich throws an overhand right that lands on Lloyd's shoulder, as Lloyd tries to avoid the shot.
Lloyd swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Neich looks to score with a jab to the body but Lloyd is just out of range.
It looked like Lloyd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Neich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lloyd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lloyd is looking to clinch but Neich is avoiding it.
Neich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Lloyd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lloyd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Neich.
Lester Neich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lloyd tries to clinch there but Neich circles away.
Neich catches Lloyd with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lloyd tries to clinch there but Neich circles away.
Neich throws out a counter right but Lloyd avoids it with no problem.
Neich tests Lloyd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Neich missing with a left hand there. Lloyd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lloyd tries to clinch up.#T1#
Neich feints a jab promting Lloyd to slip. Neich then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lloyd slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lloyd dodges the punch combination from Neich.
Lloyd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Neich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lloyd wants to clinch up but Neich keeps it at a distance.
Nice shot by Neich.
Nice defenses there by Lloyd.
A left and a right from Neich both land. Nice combination. #CL#
Lloyd rushes Neich and presses him up against the cage.
Neich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Neich lands a shot to the body.
Neich avoids a wild elbow strike from Lloyd.
Lloyd misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Neich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neich avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
Neich works the jab nicely.
Neich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Neich throws a one two combo.
Good shot there by Lloyd.
Lloyd tries to close the distance and clinch but Neich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Neich's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Neich stuns Lloyd with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab from Neich.#CL#
Lloyd gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lloyd tries to stall but Neich uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lloyd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Neich backwards.
Lloyd wants to stall.
Lloyd pushes Neich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Lloyd.
Lloyd misses with some punches. #T3##BC2#
Neich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Neich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lloyd.
A quick step to the side and Lloyd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neich throws a lazy uppercut
and Lloyd counters with a stiff right hand.
A combination from Neich does no damage.
Neich missing with a left hand there. Lloyd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lloyd misses the shot to the body.
Lloyd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big left from Neich misses.
Neich listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lloyd walks into a stiff left hand from Neich.
Neich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lloyd stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lloyd blocks a jab.
Lloyd appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
Lloyd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Lloyd misses its target.
Neich throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Lloyd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Neich lands with a good body shot.
Neich swats away the attempt to clinch by Lloyd.
Neich throws an off balance right hand
and Lloyd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Neich throws a right hand that Lloyd ducks under and follows up with a left that Lloyd also avoids with ease.
Lloyd fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lloyd walks into a jab.
Lloyd scores with a crisp jab that stopped Neich in his tracks. #CUT#It looks like Lester Neich has been cut.
Neich throws a right and a left that Lloyd avoids nicely.
Lloyd seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Neich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lester Neich's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Neich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lloyd was well out of range. Poor timing from Neich.
Lloyd slips under a jab from Neich.
It looked like Lloyd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Neich takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Neich lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheers as Neich lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lloyd doesn't seem phased though.
Lester Neich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Neich.
Lloyd avoids the body shot from Neich.
Neich keeps the fight on the outside.
Lloyd defending well as Neich loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neich misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lloyd counters with a series of strikes. Neich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Neich throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lloyd stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Neich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lloyd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Lloyd was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neich lands a jab to the head. #T1#
A lazy left from Neich finds it's target.
Neich lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lloyd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lloyd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Neich throws a looping overhand right but Lloyd ducks down to avoid it.
Neich throws a lazy right hand but Lloyd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Neich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lloyd counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Neich.
Lloyd is looking to counter punch.
Lloyd takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Lloyd gets a clinch.
Lloyd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lloyd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Lloyd lands a left hand. #BC2#
Neich breaks the clinch.
Neich throws a body punch but Lloyd moves out of range.
Neich slips a jab from Lloyd.
A nice side step and Neich releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Neich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Neich falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lloyd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Neich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lloyd was well out of range. Poor timing from Neich.
Lloyd throwing a counter right hand but Neich manages to avoid it.
Neich misses with a hook. Lloyd ducked under it nicely.
Neich throws a lazy right hand but Lloyd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Neich jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Neich swats away the attempt to clinch by Lloyd.#T3#
Lloyd tries to clinch but Neich is having none of it.
Lloyd ducks right into an uppercut from Neich.
Lloyd works the jab nicely.
Neich misses with a body shot.
Lloyd tries to close the distance and clinch but Neich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice side step and Neich releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Neich scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Neich with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Neich throws a hook to the side of Lloyd's head but Lloyd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lloyd is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Neich misses with an uppercut.
Neich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lloyd throwing a counter right hand but Neich manages to avoid it.
Lloyd takes one to the side of the head.
Lloyd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Neich is looking to break free of the clinch but Lloyd has double underhooks.
Lloyd trying to control the position but instead, Neich has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lloyd into the cage.
Lloyd scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lloyd pushes Neich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Neich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch on the inside from Neich fails to land.
Neich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Neich swings wildly with an uppercut but Lloyd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lloyd lands a body shot.
Neich is trying to push Lloyd away but Lloyd has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lloyd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Neich backwards.
Neich tries to work over Lloyd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lloyd scores with a nice hook to the head.
Neich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jamal Lloyd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lloyd has a couple of punches blocked by Neich. #BC2#
Neich manages to break the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lester Neich!
Lester Neich really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Knock Out Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: CTFA 7: Gracie Vs Grang
Date: Jun 15, 2021

#R1#
Fujinuma fails with a takedown attempt.
Fujinuma misses with a takedown attempt
and Neich counters with a left to the body.
A cross from Neich lands.
Fujinuma shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Neich sprawls well. Neich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fujinuma gets slowly back to his feet.
Neich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lester Neich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hajimaro Fujinuma.
Jab, jab by Neich - just one landing.
Neich keeps the fight on the outside.
Neich punishes Fujinuma's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujinuma with a poor takedown
and Neich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fujinuma is looking to clinch but Neich is avoiding it.
Neich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Neich scores with a punch to the head.
Fujinuma is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Fujinuma is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Neich throws a one two combo.
Fujinuma throws an off balance right hand
and Neich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Neich digs a good body shot into Fujinuma's ribs.
Fujinuma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Neich scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fujinuma misses with a takedown
and Neich counters with a stiff right hand.
Neich is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fujinuma doesn't seem bothered though.
Neich scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Fujinuma clinches up against the cage.
Neich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fujinuma has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Neich avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fujinuma wants a takedown.
Fujinuma has Neich pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Neich manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fujinuma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Neich backwards. #BC#
Neich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Neich leaves Fujinuma with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Neich scores with a nice right hand.
Neich misses with a double jab.
Neich connects with a body shot that sends Fujinuma's belly button to the back.
Fujinuma tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Neich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Neich slaps away a takedown attempt from Fujinuma, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No joy there for Neich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Neich connects with a nice looking jab.
Neich scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Neich defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fujinuma.
Neich moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fujinuma misses with a takedown attempt
and Neich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Neich lands an overhand right.
Neich sizes up Fujinuma with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Left hook, right uppercut from Neich. #T3#
Fujinuma has his takedown stuffed
and Neich counters with a stiff right hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Neich.
Fujinuma with a poor takedown
enabling Neich to counter with a crisp jab.
Fujinuma misses with a takedown attempt
and Neich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Neich is working the combinations to good effect here.
Fujinuma looks winded!
Fujinuma takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Neich jabs Fujinuma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lester Neich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Neich punishes Fujinuma's body with a nice straight punch.
Neich lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Neich listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fujinuma is defended easily by Neich.
Neich throws a big counter combination but Fujinuma scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Neich cracks a nice hook into Fujinuma's ribs.#T4#
Neich scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fujinuma takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fujinuma on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fujinuma throws the left hand but Neich avoids the punch easily.
Neich lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Neich throws a right hand that Fujinuma ducks under and follows up with a left that Fujinuma also avoids with ease.
Fujinuma doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Neich counters with a nice uppercut.
Fujinuma fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Neich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fujinuma doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Neich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fujinuma tries for a takedown but Neich circles away easily
and Neich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danga de danga de dang - Neich scores with a four punch combination!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Neich dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Fujinuma shoots and misses
and Neich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fujinuma with a poor takedown
and Neich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Neich connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fujinuma tries to clinch but Neich moves away
and Neich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fujinuma shoots in but Neich avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lester Neich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hajimaro Fujinuma.
Fujinuma shoots in for a takedown but Neich shows good takedown defense.
Neich seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fujinuma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sloppy strikes from Neich. Those never looked like landing.
Neich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Neich scores with a hook to the body. Fujinuma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fujinuma misses with a takedown
and Fujinuma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Neich scores with a one two! Fujinuma had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Neich connects with a single shot there.
Neich's corner calls for a 1-2. Neich obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Fujinuma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fujinuma with a poor takedown
and Neich counters with a three punch combo that has Fujinuma backing up. Fujinuma nods at Neich to acknowledge the strikes.
Fujinuma is breathing heavily.
Fujinuma walks into a jab.
Neich lands a nice shot that snaps Fujinuma's head back.
Neich listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Neich misses with a few strikes there.
Fujinuma walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Neich lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice takedown defense from Neich. No joy for Fujinuma on that attempt.
Hajimaro Fujinuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Neich coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fujinuma tries for a takedown but Neich circles away easily
and Neich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fujinuma tries for a takedown but Neich circles away easily
and Neich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Neich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Fujinuma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fujinuma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Neich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Neich throws a combination. Fujinuma tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC#Fujinuma is rocked!
Fujinuma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fujinuma is still on wobbly legs! Can Neich finish him?
Fujinuma takes one on the button.
Neich scores with a shot to the body.
Fujinuma shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Neich counters with a right hand to the body.
Fujinuma seems to have recovered his senses.
Fujinuma is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Neich.
Neich lands the left hand.
Fujinuma misses with an uppercut
enabling Neich to counter with a crisp jab.
Neich connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Neich tests Fujinuma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fujinuma shoots and misses
letting Neich counter with a right hand.
Neich lands a glancing blow to the side of Fujinuma's head.
Neich scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T3#
Neich lands a nice hook to Fujinuma's body. Fujinuma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fujinuma misses with a takedown attempt
and Neich counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fujinuma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lester Neich is winning the standup battle so far.
Fujinuma misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fujinuma is trying hard to land a takedown here. Neich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Neich is looking for a counter combo.
Neich lands with a straight right. Fujinuma didn't see that one coming.
Neich lands a two punch combo.
Neich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Neich. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Neich.
Neich lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, jab by Neich - just one landing.
Fujinuma shoots and misses
and Neich counters with a two punch combo.
Fujinuma misses with an uppercut
and Neich counters with a nice uppercut.
Neich digs a good hook to Fujinuma's body. #T4#
Fujinuma shoots and misses
and Neich counters with a nice uppercut.
Fujinuma's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Neich connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fujinuma scrambles back to his feet.
Neich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Neich.
Nice shot by Neich.
Fujinuma closes this distance looking for a takedown but Neich circles away.
Neich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Neich lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Neich scores with a three punch combo!
Neich lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Neich scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Neich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fujinuma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fujinuma has his takedown stuffed
letting Neich counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Neich dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Neich lands a jab.
Fujinuma is trying desperately to land a takedown but Neich is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Fujinuma.
Neich lands a jab to the nose.
Fujinuma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Neich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fujinuma takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fujinuma with a poor takedown
and Neich counters with a straight right hand.
Neich bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fujinuma takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Fujinuma clinches with his opponent.
Neich lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Neich. #BC#
Neich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Neich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fujinuma can do to turn this around?
Fujinuma gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fujinuma fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fujinuma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fujinuma with a poor takedown
and Neich counters with a big right hand! Oh Fujinuma is in trouble here! Neich follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lester Neich!
Lester Neich managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Knock Out Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: CTFA 6: Miz Vs Gracie
Date: May 17, 2021

#R1#
Mannion slips a straight right by Neich.
Neich misses with a straight left.
Mannion drops down looking for a counter takedown but Neich sprawls and moves away.
Mannion shoots in looking for a takedown but Neich manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mannion's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mannion fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mannion misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Neich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mannion seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rylee Mannion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neich connects with a looping right hand.
Neich dips to his left and cracks Mannion with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neich lands with a shot to the body.
Neich throws out a loose jab but Mannion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neich moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Neich tests Mannion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Neich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Neich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mannion moves away.
A slow jab from Neich misses its intended target.
Mannion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mannion throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Neich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mannion doesn't manage to clinch there - Neich circles away.
Neich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mannion tries a head kick but it misses.
Lester Neich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mannion is looking to clinch.
Neich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mannion slips a jab and a cross from Neich.
Mannion moves in looking to clinch but Neich pushes him off.
Neich just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by Neich.
Neich throws a body shot but no joy.
Mannion lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T2#
Mannion takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Neich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mannion or perhaps it was just good defense by Neich, which made it look bad.
Neich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mannion changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Neich tries to avoid it but Mannion manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Neich to the ground. Neich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mannion takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neich avoids the head kick by Mannion.
Neich checks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Neich.
Mannion wants to clinch
letting Neich counter with a right hand. #TD#
Mannion is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Neich's half guard.
Neich tries to get to full guard but Mannion has control of the leg. #T3#
Neich controlling the position well.
Neich is trying to maintain the position but Mannion is very close to passing his half guard.
Neich is concentrating on defense, preventing Mannion from advancing position.
Neich is looking to improve his position.
Mannion is looking to take a break and control but Neich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neich trying to control from the bottom.
Neich is looking to improve his position.
Neich holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neich wants to get back to full guard.
Neich is trying to escape back to his feet but Mannion uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Mannion taking a breather here.
Neich is trying to get back to half guard.
Neich struggling a bit here.
Neich is looking to regain half guard here but Mannion keeps moving and retains side control.
Neich managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mannion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Neich dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Mannion shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mannion passes the guard and advances to mount!
Neich gets back to half guard.
Neich has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mannion is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neich is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mannion not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neich trying to control but Mannion postures up.
Neich pushes Mannion off looking to stand but Mannion dives back in and keeps control. #T1#
Neich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mannion not doing much here.
Mannion tries to pass the half guard into mount. Neich knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neich is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mannion is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Neich is looking to improve his position.
Mannion missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neich wants to sweep but Mannion has passed to side control!
Neich seems a little lost for a moment, as Mannion dominates the positioning.#T2##SU#
Mannion stands up and beckons Neich to his feet.
Neich throws a shot from downtown. Mannion moves away and avoids it.
Rylee Mannion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Neich throws a big shot that misses.
Neich scores with a sloppy right hand. Mannion should have avoided that one.
Neich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mannion.#TD#
Mannion shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Neich is trying to defend but Mannion finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mannion tries to pass to full mount but Neich defends it.
Mannion is thwarting Neich's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Neich tries to get to full guard but Mannion has control of the leg. #ES2#
Neich pushes Mannion off and gets back to his feet.
Nice cross by Neich.
Neich misses with an uppercut. Mannion saw that one coming.
Mannion misses with a takedown attempt - Neich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Neich jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Neich stuffs the takedown attempt from Mannion. Mannion gets slowly back to his feet.
Neich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Neich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Neich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Neich smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Neich takes a swing at Mannion's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Neich misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mannion.
Neich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rylee Mannion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mannion looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Neich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mannion.
Neich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Neich swings for the body but Mannion moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Neich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Neich. No joy for Mannion on that attempt.
Neich throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Mannion counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Neich lands with a right to the head.
Neich throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Mannion drags the fight down to the ground.
Neich controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mannion looking for a sweep. Not yet Mannion, not yet.
Neich wants to control from the top but Mannion keeps moving.
Mannion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neich looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mannion is trying to keep Neich in close.
Neich preventing the sweep. #T1#
Neich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mannion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neich wants to control from the top but Mannion keeps moving.
Neich trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mannion manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Neich can do anything to dispel that myth.
Neich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neich is trying to hold Mannion in close to prevent damage but Mannion has managed to pass into half guard.
Mannion performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mannion is trying to control. Neich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Neich wants to get back to full guard.
Rylee Mannion overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neich wants to control but Mannion is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neich is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mannion scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mannion lands with a punch from half guard.
Neich is not content to let Mannion control the position.
Neich is pressing down on Mannion's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Neich looking to control.
Neich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mannion is one step ahead there.
Mannion slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Mannion stopping the sweep attempt from Neich.
Mannion trying to control but Neich is working from the bottom.
Neich is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mannion stopping the sweep attempt from Neich.
Neich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mannion fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mannion shoots in for a double leg but Neich sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rylee Mannion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mannion has a takedown stuffed.
Mannion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neich.
Neich bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mannion's head backwards.#T4#
Neich scores with a jab to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Neich.
Mannion darts in looking for a takedown but Neich gets double underhooks and turns Mannion into the cage. #BC2#
Neich manages to break the clinch.
Mannion is trying hard to land a takedown here. Neich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Neich tests Mannion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Neich throws a right and a left that Mannion avoids nicely.
Neich throws an overhand right that lands on Mannion's shoulder, as Mannion tries to avoid the shot.
Mannion moves out of range as Neich strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mannion fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Neich avoids it really well and circles away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lester Neich!
Lester Neich took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Knock Out Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: CTFA FN 2: Alvar Vs Dent
Date: Apr 18, 2021

#R1#
Kasai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Neich throws a hook but Kasai blocks it.
Neich misses with a straight right.
Kasai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Neich throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kasai counter with a right hand.
Kasai moves away from the strike by Neich.
Kasai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Neich just misses with a punch to the body.
Kasai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kasai slips a jab and a cross from Neich.
A little jabbing left from Kasai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Neich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Neich throws a looping overhand right but Kasai ducks down to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Kasai's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kasai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kasai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kasai lands a nice shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kasai, as that shot connected.
A left and a right from Kasai both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like Lester Neich has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neich has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Neich looks to score with a jab to the body but Kasai is just out of range.
Kasai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kasai lands a two punch combo. #T1#
Neich throws a jab but it's blocked by Kasai.
Neich slips a jab and a cross from Kasai.
Neich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kasai counters with a nice uppercut.
Neich lands with a nice body punch.
Kasai staying out of range there.
Neich misses with a left hand
and Kasai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kasai has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kasai looks to land a combination but Neich avoids it well.
Neich throws a right hand that Kasai ducks under and follows up with a left that Kasai also avoids with ease.
Kasai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Neich.
Kasai wants to counter with a clinch but Neich pushes him away.
Kasai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Neich throws a shot from downtown. Kasai moves away and avoids it.
Kasai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kasai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Neich counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Neich misses with a lunging right hand
and Kasai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kasai throws a series of punches but Neich avoids them all with ease.
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!
Kasai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Neich is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kasai's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Neich throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kasai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kasai misses with a few strikes there.
Kasai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kasai throws a right hand that Neich ducks under and follows up with a left that Neich also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Kasai instigates a clinch.
Kasai blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Neich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Neich throws an off balance right hand
and Kasai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kasai thuds his right hand into Neich's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A combination from Kasai does no damage. #T3#
Kasai misses the shot to the body.
Neich looks to score with a jab to the body but Kasai is just out of range.
Neich throws an off balance right hand
and Kasai counters with a stiff right hand.
Neich misses with a hook to the body
and Kasai counters with a stiff right hand.
Neich lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kasai at a distance.
Kasai is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Neich had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Neich takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice defenses there by Kasai.
Neich swings widly with a right hand
and Kasai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Neich looks to land a combination but Kasai avoids it well.
Neich misses with a straight right.
Neich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kasais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Neich misses with a hook to the body
and Kasai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Kasai. #T4#
Neich shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Neich throws a body punch but Kasai moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Kasai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Neich loads up on a big right hand but Kasai slips the punch.
Kasai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Neich.
Neich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neich slips under a jab from Kasai.
Neich takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Neich misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kasai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Neich throws a body shot but no joy.
Kasai misses the shot to the body.
Neich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kasai jabs Neich right on the nose. Neich blinks but takes it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keizo Kasai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lester Neich's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Neich misses with an uppercut
and Neich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kasai misses with a few strikes there.
Keizo Kasai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kasai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neich.
Neich misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Kasai holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kasai blocking some punches. #BC2#
Kasai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Donk. Kasai catches Neich right on the button with a cross.
Neich misses with a hook to the body
and Kasai counters with a one-two to the body.
Neich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kasai moves away.
A jab from Neich misses.
Kasai throws a right and a left that Neich avoids nicely.
Kasai might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Neich misses the shot to the body.
Neich cracks a nice hook into Kasai's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neich misses with a hook
and Kasai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Neich lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Neich looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Neich takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Neich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kasai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Neich throws a looping overhand right but Kasai ducks down to avoid it.
Kasai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Neich with a body shot.
Neich swings widly with a right hand
and Kasai counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Neich is rocked!
Neich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Neich throws a combination that misses
and Kasai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kasai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Neich misses the target.
Kasai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Neich throws a right hand that misses
and Kasai counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kasai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Neich connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Neich throws a sloppy body shot
and Kasai counters with a nice uppercut.
Neich misses with a hook to the body
and Neich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Neich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kasai slips a jab from Neich.
Neich seems to have got his legs back now.
Kasai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kasai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kasai misses with a wild combination.
Neich throws a lazy uppercut
and Kasai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kasai scores with a jab.
Kasai lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Neich cracks a nice hook into Kasai's ribs.
A jab from Neich finds it's way through Kasai's defenses. #T3#
Neich throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kasai counters with a nice uppercut.
Neich throws out a loose jab but Kasai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasai throws a series of punches but Neich avoids them all with ease.
Neich's corner calls for a 1-2. Neich obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Neich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Kasai.
Neich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Neich.
Neich tries to bum rush Kasai with a series of wild strikes but Kasai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Neich misses with a jab to the body
and Kasai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Neich swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kasai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Neich throws a right hand that misses
and Kasai counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neich throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and Kasai counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kasai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Neich backwards.
Nice body punch from Kasai.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Neich.
Neich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kasai works on Neich's body with a couple of short punches.
Neich takes a shot to the head.
Kasai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Neich misses with a punch on the inside.
Neich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kasai prevents a body shot from Neich.
Kasai missing with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kasai scores with a shot to the side of Neich's head.
Kasai lands with a left to the head.
Kasai throws a big uppercut that drops Neich! More strikes from Kasai and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Neich lies dazed against the cage as Kasai celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keizo Kasai!
A very excited looking Keizo Kasai rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: CTFA 5 Camera Tv Vs Gracie
Date: Mar 30, 2021

#R1#
Neich connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Victor's hands.
Neich throws a big shot that misses.
Victor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Neich sprawls and moves away.
Neich swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Victor counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Neich!
Victor advances to mount. #SUB#
Victor swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caio Victor!
Caio Victor retains his lightweight title!
After the big win, Caio Victor made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Core Combat and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Camp Wananaka Ep3 S1 (Finale)
Date: Feb 21, 2021

#R1#
Johnston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Neich takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Neich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnston throws out the jab.
A lazy left from Johnston finds it's target.
Neich ducks right into an uppercut from Johnston.
Johnston slips a jab and a cross from Neich.
Neich misses with a body shot.
Johnston looks to throw the jab but Neich is out of range.
Johnston changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnston ducks under a wild hook from Neich.
Johnston throws out a loose jab but Neich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neich cracks a nice hook into Johnston's ribs.
Johnston dodges the punch combination from Neich.
Johnston lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johnston.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnston dodges the punch combination from Neich. #T1#
Johnston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Neich misses with a hook
and Johnston counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Neich looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnston is just out of range.
Neich throws a looping overhand right but Johnston ducks down to avoid it.
Neich misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Neich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Uestus Johnston has been cut.
Neich looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnston is just out of range.
Jab by Neich.
Neich looks to land a left hand but Johnston moved out of range nicely.
Neich swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnston counters with a nice body shot.
Neich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Neich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Neich misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neich throws a lazy right hand but Johnston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Johnston misses.#T2#
Johnston throws a series of punches but Neich avoids them all with ease.
Johnston paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Neich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnston.
Johnston lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Neich connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Johnston. Those never looked like landing.
Nice defenses there by Neich.
Neich throws a nice looking combination but Johnston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnston throws a looping overhand right but Neich ducks down to avoid it.
Neich connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Neich connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnston's hands.
Neich lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnston at a distance.
Neich lands a jab to Johnston's midsection.
Neich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnston. #T3#
Neich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnston makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Neich misses with a two punch combination.
Johnston is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Neich with a body shot.
Neich bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnston's head backwards.
Neich takes a swing at Johnston's ribcage but misses.
Johnston misses the jab.
Johnston loads up on a big right hand but Neich slips the punch.
A left and a right from Neich both land. Nice combination.
A big left from Neich misses.
Johnston works Neich's body with a nice hook.
Neich misses with a hook.
Johnston appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Johnston throws a series of punches but Neich avoids them all with ease.
Neich connects with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnston scores with a punch to the head.
Johnston misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Neich lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've been informed that Johnston has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Johnston lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Neich misses with a body shot.
Neich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Neich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Neich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnston lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Johnston closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Johnston slips a jab from Neich.
A big left from Johnston misses.
Neich throws a hook to the side of Johnston's head but Johnston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Neich.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnston misses with a two punch combination.
Johnston bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Neich's head.
Johnston takes a swing at Neich's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Neich misses the target.
Neich swings for the body but Johnston moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lester Neich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Uestus Johnston's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Neich misses with a body shot.
Johnston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've been told by Neich's head coaches at Cope's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Neich doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Neich misses with a straight left.
Neich loads up on a big right hand but Johnston slips the punch.
Johnston misses with a body shot.
Johnston pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Neich back to the ropes. Johnston follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Neich takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Neich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnston moves away.
As Neich backs off Johnston throws a huge counter combo but Neich manages to avoid it all.
Johnston moves away from the strike by Neich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnston fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Neich jabs at Johnston's body.
Johnston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neich manages to avoid it.
It looked like Neich was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnston.
Neich moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnston avoids the body shot from Neich. #T1#
Neich throws a body punch but Johnston moves out of range.
Johnston ducks under a wild hook from Neich.
Johnston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnston drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnston tries to bum rush Neich with a series of wild strikes but Neich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnston lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnston misses with a double jab
and Neich counters with a straight right hand.
Neich looks to land a left hand but Johnston moved out of range nicely.
Johnston fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Neich's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnston connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Neich scrambles back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Neich.
Johnston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Neich scores with the left hand. Johnston knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neich just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Neich. That snapped Johnston's head back.
Neich throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Johnston stumbling backwards into the ropes! Johnston bounces back off the ropes towards Neich, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Neich lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Neich celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lester Neich!

Event: Camp Wananaka Ep2 S1
Date: Jan 08, 2021

#R1#
Leo dives in and grabs Neich's left leg, looking for a takedown. Neich pushes down on Leo's head and hops out.
Neich lands a slapping body shot.
Leo shoots and misses
enabling Neich to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice takedown defense from Neich. No joy for Leo on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tubo Leo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neich thuds a left hand into Leo's body.
Leo tries for a takedown but Neich circles away easily
and Leo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Neich slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Neich has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Neich connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC2#Leo is rocked!
Neich throws a right hand that Leo ducks under and follows up with a left that Leo also avoids with ease.
Oh Leo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neich throws an overhand right that drops Leo like a sack of potatoes! Neich dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lester Neich!

Event: Camp Wananaka Ep1 S1
Date: Dec 17, 2020

#R1#
Neich thuds his right hand into Mangan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mangan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Neich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mangan somewhat.
Neich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Neich. That snapped Mangan's head back. #ROC#Mangan is rocked!
Mangan shoots for a double leg takedown but Neich sprawls well. He's pushed Mangan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mangan is still on wobbly legs! Can Neich finish him?
Horrible takedown attempt by Mangan or perhaps it was just good defense by Neich, which made it look bad.
Lester Neich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Mangan.
Neich misses with a wild body shot.
Neich listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Neich sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Mangan's defenses. It connects perfectly with Mangan's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lester Neich!
In defeat, Mr Mangan stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ah thats hot, thats hot'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner slips a jab and a cross from Neich.
Neich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Neich tries to bum rush Turner with a series of wild strikes but Turner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turner is looking for the big counter here.
Neich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Turner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Turner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Neich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Neich seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Turner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Turner connects with a single shot there.
Turner misses with a body shot
and Neich counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neich throws a nice looking combination but Turner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Neich.
A punch combination from Turner misses.
Turner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Neich misses with the combination. #T1#
Neich throws a combination that misses
and Turner counters with a series of strikes. Neich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Turner throws a series of punches but Neich avoids them all with ease.
Lester Neich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turner connects with a body shot that sends Neich's belly button to the back.
Neich throws a nice looking combination but Turner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Neich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Neich goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC#Turner is rocked!
Neich misses with a two punch combination.
Turner is still on wobbly legs! Can Neich finish him?
Turner scores with a hook to the body. Neich takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Neich misses.
Turner seems to have recovered his senses.
Turner slips a jab and a cross from Neich.
Turner lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
A big left from Neich misses.
Neich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Neich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Neich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Turner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Neich throws a nice looking combination but Turner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Neich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice combination there by Turner.
Turner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turner looks winded!
Turner needs to keep his hands up - Neich had a free shot at his head there.
Turner scores with a nice right hand.
Neich misses with a two punch combination.
Turner misses with a straight left. #T3#
Turner lands a nice looking body shot. #TD2#
Turner drives through with a takedown into Neich's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Neich wants to sweep but no luck.
Neich wants to improve his position but instead Turner has moved into half guard.
Neich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Turner.
Neich controlling the position well.
Neich is looking to control Turner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Neich avoid being mounted?
Neich is holding on to half guard well.
Neich is looking to control Turner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Neich avoid being mounted?#SU2#
Turner decides to stand up. #T4#
Neich throws a nice looking combination but Turner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Neich on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neich.
Neich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turner circles away quickly and effectively.
Despite the aggression on Turner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Neich misses with a combination
and Turner counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Neich misses.
Neich throws a lazy uppercut
and Turner counters with a series of strikes. Neich will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Neich misses with a combination
and Turner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Neich throws a left and a right that both miss
and Turner counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jesse Turner will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Turner's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Turner duly obliges.
Turner is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Neich misses with a double jab
and Turner counters with a one-two to the body.
Turner tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Neich is able to avoid easily.
Turner lands a nice hook to Neich's body. Neich takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Neich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turner throws a series of punches but Neich moves out of range.
Neich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Neich misses with a series of wild punches.
Neich misses with a looping right.
Turner is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Neich with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner jabs Neich to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Neich misses with a two punch combination.
Turner throws a counter combo.
Turner takes a swing at Neich's ribcage but misses.
Neich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turner lands with an overhand left.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Turner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Neich throws a combination that misses
and Turner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Turner lands with a nice combination. Neich backs away looking to recover.
Neich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Neich throws a right and a left that Turner avoids nicely.
Nice cross by Turner.
Neich moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turner throws a counter combo.#T2#
Turner scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Neich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Neich takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Neich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jesse Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turner lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Neich throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Turner scores with the left hand. Neich knows he should have avoided that one.
Sloppy strikes from Neich. Those never looked like landing.
Turner let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Neich misses with a series of wild punches.
Turner throws a series of punches but Neich avoids them all with ease.
Neich misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Neich tries to bum rush Turner with a series of wild strikes but Turner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turner throws a counter combo.
Turner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Neich throws a left and a right that both miss
and Turner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neich.
Turner lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Neich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Neich on the side of the head.
Neich pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Turner back to the cage. Neich follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lester Neich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neich throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Neich swinging wildly here.
Turner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Turner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Neich rather than just go for the knockout.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neich takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Neich throws a series of punches but Turner moves out of range.
Neich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Turner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A right-left combo lands from Turner.
Turner takes a swing at Neich's ribcage but misses.
Turner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neich was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Neich throws a series of punches but Turner avoids them all with ease.
Jab from Neich.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Some wild striking there from Turner.
Neich misses with a body shot.
Neich throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Neich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turner scores with a jab.
No joy there for Neich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turner throws a combination that misses
and Neich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turner stalks Neich and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Neich's face. Neich staggers backwards, shaken.
Lester Neich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Neich looks to land a combination but Turner avoids it well.
Turner unleashes a big counter combination but Neich bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Neich throws a combination that misses
and Turner counters with a series of strikes. Neich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Neich swinging wildly here.
Despite the aggression on Turner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Neich throws a left and a right that both miss
and Turner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Neich slips a jab and a cross from Turner.
Neich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Neich throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
Turner lands a slapping body shot.
Turner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Neich takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A nice combination there by Neich.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neich misses with a jab to the body
and Turner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Turner scores with a three punch combo!
Neich throws a right and a left that Turner avoids nicely.
Neich swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Neich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD2#
Turner closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Neich trying to hold on to Turner's head to control him but Turner postures up.
Neich on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Neich wants to control but Turner is keeping busy.
Neich is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Turner lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Neich has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Turner is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Neich is looking to escape.
Turner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neich wants to control but Turner is keeping busy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Neich misses with a series of wild punches.
Turner is working the combinations to good effect here.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A nice combination there by Neich.
Turner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Neich takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sloppy strikes from Neich. Those never looked like landing.
Turner misses with a double jab
and Neich makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Turner misses with a wild combination.
Neich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turner.
Neich misses with a double jab
and Turner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Neich thinking.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Turner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turner 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Turner!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Lee looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lee takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Neich trying to control from the bottom.
Lee is looking to advance position but Neich won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neich tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Lee is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lee moves nicely into side control.
Neich knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lee on the ground.#SUB2#
Lee is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Neich looks calm but he's in trouble here. Lee gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Neich is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Lee lets go of the hold and Neich can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruce Lee!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Turner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Neich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Neich.
Neich throws a combination that misses
and Turner counters with a nice uppercut.
Neich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Neich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turner counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Turner.
Neich is looking for a counter combo.
Neich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Neich throws a series of punches but Turner moves out of range.
Turner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Turner swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1##KD#
Neich drops Turner with a beautiful combination! Turner stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Neich is looking for the KO!#ROC#Turner is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jesse Turner has been cut.
Turner misses with a lunging right hand
and Neich counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Turner thinking.
Turner is still on wobbly legs! Can Neich finish him?
Turner looks winded!
Neich is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Neich shuts the power down on Turner. Lights out, game over! Neich is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lester Neich!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Neich.
Turner works Neich's body with a nice hook.
Turner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Neich. Neich circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Some wild striking there from Neich.
Neich throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner cracks a nice hook into Neich's ribs.
Some wild striking there from Turner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neich looks to land a combination but Turner avoids it well.
Neich throws a nice looking combination but Turner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turner lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Turner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Despite the aggression on Turner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Turner tries to bum rush Neich with a series of wild strikes but Neich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Turner punishes Neich's body with a nice straight punch.
Turner throws a series of punches but Neich avoids them all with ease.
Neich has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turner finds it's way round the side to connect with Neich's head.
Neich walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Neich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turner doesn't seem bothered though.
Neich misses with a jab to the body
and Turner counters with a nice uppercut.
Neich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turner lands a body shot.
Turner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Neich swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Turner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Turner misses with a few strikes there.
Neich feints a jab promting Turner to slip. Neich then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Turner slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC#Turner is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Billy Turner has been cut.
Turner misses with a two punch combination.
Turner is still on wobbly legs! Can Neich finish him?#T2#
Turner missing with a left hand there. Neich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Neich circles away quickly and effectively.
Turner seems to have recovered his senses.
Turner avoids a punch combination nicely. #KD#
Neich lands a left and a right that send Turner crashing to the mat, dazed. Neich thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Turner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
No joy there for Turner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Neich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turner slips under a jab.
No joy there for Neich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lester Neich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Neich!
BOOM! Neich lands a beautiful left hook that drops Turner. Turner tries to recover but Neich is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Turner lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lester Neich!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
James is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Neich throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.
James wants to counter with a clinch but Neich pushes him away.
James wants to clinch.
Neich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Neich misses with a hook
and James counters with a head kick.
James tries to clinch but Neich moves out of range.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but Neich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neich slaps away a takedown attempt from James, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Neich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and James counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Neich is lucky that one didn't land flush.
James avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Neich throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
Neich fails to land with a series of punches. #KD#
Neich drops James with a beautiful combination! James stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Neich is looking for the KO!#ROC#James is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Elijah James has been cut.
James looks up at the clock. Bad move! Neich lands a right hand from hell, dropping James. Neich pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lester Neich!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#KD#
Neich lands a left and a right that send James crashing to the mat, dazed. Neich thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#James is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Elijah James has been cut.
Neich lands with a big right hook that stumbles James - he's out on his feet here! Neich follows up with another monster hook that separates James from consciousness! James falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Neich stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lester Neich!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Nurmaputinov shoots in and bounces Neich off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Neich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nurmaputinov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Neich knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nurmaputinov on the ground.
Neich wants to sweep but no luck.
Nurmaputinov is stalling in the full guard.
Neich wants to sweep here but Nurmaputinov controlling him for the moment.
Neich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neich is trying to hold Nurmaputinov in close to prevent damage but Nurmaputinov has managed to pass into half guard.
Nurmaputinov scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1##SUB2#
Nurmaputinov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neich is looking for a sweep. Nurmaputinov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nurmaputinov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Neich is trying to control but can't.
Nurmaputinov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nurmaputinov stops Neich from getting back to his feet.
Neich trying to hold on to Nurmaputinov's head to control him but Nurmaputinov postures up.
Nurmaputinov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Well, if Nurmaputinov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nurmaputinov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Neich wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neich has hold of Nurmaputinov's hands but Nurmaputinov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Neich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurmaputinov.
Nurmaputinov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
More stalling from Nurmaputinov.
Neich wants to get back to full guard.
Neich trying to control here.
Nurmaputinov slows the pace down in half guard.
Nurmaputinov passes into side control, despite Neich's attempt to control the position. #SUB2#
Nurmaputinov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Neich, who protects the arm well. #T3#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB2#
Nurmaputinov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Neich tries to improve position but can't.
Nurmaputinov wants to control but Neich is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Neich's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Neich tries to bench press Nurmaputinov off him but Nurmaputinov keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Neich's face as Nurmaputinov controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Neich's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Neich takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nurmaputinov working the ground and pound but Neich is defending the strikes.
You can see the frustration on Neich's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Neich wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Nurmaputinov seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Neich is tapping! Wow, great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Khamzat Nurmaputinov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sanchez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Neich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanchez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Neich throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Neich misses with a series of wild punches.
Neich checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Neich throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.
Neich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanchez tries to counter by clinching up but Neich breaks away and moves out of range.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Sanchez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Neich takes a shot to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Sanchez.
The referee calls for Sanchez to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Sanchez has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Neich regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Neich has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sanchez has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1##TD#
Neich is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sanchez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Neich to the mat. Neich regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Sanchez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sanchez passes into half guard.
Neich taking some punishment here, with Sanchez in his half guard.
Sanchez thows a huge punch but Neich dodges it nicely.
Neich trying to control from the bottom.
Sanchez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sanchez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Neich's head.
Neich is trying to control but can't.
Neich is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Sanchez is taking a breather. Neich says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Neich is defending well.
Sanchez is taking a breather. Neich says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Neich looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Neich is trying to control but can't.
Neich tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.
Sanchez wants to pass to mount but Neich is defending the position.
Sanchez is thwarting Neich's attempts to control the position.
Sanchez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Neich knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neich trying to control here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Neich throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanchez attempts a counter takedown but Neich avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Sanchez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Neich is trying to control Sanchez's posture but Sanchez avoids it.
Neich tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sanchez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Neich struggling a bit here.
Sanchez tries to advance to mount but Neich denies him.
Neich wants to control but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Neich is avoiding damage well.
Sanchez remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T4##SU#
Sanchez decides to stand back up. Sanchez steps back and let's Neich get back to his feet.#TD#
Sanchez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sanchez is controlling the pace.
Sanchez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sanchez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neich trying to hold on to Sanchez's head to control him but Sanchez postures up.
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 Sammy Sanchez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Sanchez instigates a clinch.
Neich managing to block the knees to the body from Sanchez.
Neich tries to break the clinch but Sanchez is controlling the position.
Neich has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Neich is trying to force a seperation but Sanchez has the dominant position.#TD#
Sanchez wants the takedown. Neich is fighting it off but Sanchez persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Neich's guard against the cage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanchez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Neich keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Sanchez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sanchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Sanchez stands up from Neich's guard - Sanchez perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sanchez dodges the punch combination from Neich. #CL#
Sanchez drives through and clinches with Neich against the cage. #T1#
Sanchez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Neich up against the cage.#TD#
Sanchez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SU#
Sanchez decides to stand back up. Sanchez steps back and let's Neich get back to his feet.#CL#
Sanchez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Neich being controlled against the cage.
Sanchez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sanchez prevents Neich from breaking the clinch.
Neich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Neich has had enough of the clinch but Sanchez keeps him there for the moment.
Neich wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Neich wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neich's elbow.
Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Neich can do to turn this around?
Neich throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Sanchez works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #T2#
Neich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanchez won't allow Neich to sweep him here.
Sanchez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Neich controls Sanchez momentarily but Sanchez frees himself.
Neich is controlling Sanchez's posture.
Neich trying to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez won't allow Neich to get back to his feet. #T3#
Neich working a defensive guard here.
Neich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Neich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sanchez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Neich lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Neich is one step ahead there.
Neich wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez is pulling down on Neich's head to control his posture. #T4##SUB#
Sanchez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Neich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Neich wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanchez throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sammy Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Neich misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches.
Sanchez prevents Neich from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sammy Sanchez dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Sanchez forces Neich back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Sanchez wants the takedown. Neich is fighting it off but Sanchez persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Neich's guard against the cage.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Neich is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Neich is trying to keep Sanchez in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Neich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there. #T1##SU#
Sanchez stands and steps away. Neich gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lester Neich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Neich does no damage.
Sanchez avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD#
Sanchez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Neich to the mat! Neich manages to get full guard.
Neich wants to stand but Sanchez is controlling the position.
Sanchez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sanchez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Neich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sammy Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SU#
Sanchez stands up and waves to Neich to follow him.
Neich misses with an uppercut.
Neich stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Neich wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Sanchez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Neich's half guard.
Sanchez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neich wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
Sanchez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Neich's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neich trying to control from the bottom.
Sanchez throwing shots but Neich is blocking nicely.
Neich controlling the position well.
Sanchez thows a huge punch but Neich dodges it nicely. #T3#
Neich wants to get back to full guard.
Neich wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy.
Neich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sanchez in particular looking to stall.
Sanchez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Neich for as long as he can get away with.
Neich works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sanchez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Neich is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sanchez dives into side control.
Sanchez working away.
Neich seems a little lost for a moment, as Sanchez dominates the positioning.
Neich struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Sanchez is trying to get an arm triangle but Neich is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neich is looking to regain half guard here but Sanchez keeps moving and retains side control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammy Sanchez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bantam will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Neich. #CUT2#It looks like Matnab Bantam has been cut.
Neich has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Neich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bantam was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Neich scores with a decent looking hook.
Neich looks to land a combination but Bantam avoids it well.
Bantam misses with a wild combination.
Neich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bantam tries to clinch up but Neich circles away and keeps his distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bantam.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bantam throws a sloppy head kick and Neich moves out of range easily.
Neich is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Neich throws a series of punches but Bantam avoids them all with ease.
Bantam looks to land a combination but Neich avoids it well.
Bantam showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Neich.
Neich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Neich lands a glancing blow to the side of Bantam's head.#T1#
Neich clobbers Bantam with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A right-left combo lands from Bantam. #TD#
Bantam gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Neich manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Danga de danga de dang - Neich scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bantam throws a head kick but Neich moves out of range.
Neich is looking for the big counter here.
Neich with a jab.
Bantam bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Neich's head backwards.
Bantam throws a series of punches but Neich avoids them all with ease.
Bantam lands with a straight right. Neich didn't see that one coming.
Bantam throws a series of punches but Neich avoids them all with ease.
Bantam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Neich swinging wildly here. #T2#
Neich fails to land with a series of punches.
Neich cracks Bantam with a good jab.
Neich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bantam.
We've been hearing reports that Bantam has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A shot to the body from Bantam misses
and Neich counters with a one-two to the body.
Bantam wants to clinch.
Neich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Bantam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bantam tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Neich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bantam showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Neich.
Bantam misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bantam avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Bantam wants to clinch.
Neich throws a right and a left that Bantam avoids nicely.
Bantam shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Neich defends it nicely.
Neich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch combination from Neich misses.
A nice combination there by Neich.
Bantam slips a jab and a cross from Neich. #TD#
Bantam shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Neich manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bantam moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
A head kick misses from Bantam.
Neich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bantam misses with a two punch combination.
Neich avoids a punch combination nicely.
Neich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Neich swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bantam.
Bantam throws a head kick that misses
and Neich counters with a left and a right that stings Bantam. #CUT2#Matnab Bantam's cut is getting worse.
Neich throws a one two combo. #ROC2#Bantam is rocked!
Bantam dives in for a single leg takedown but Neich sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Oh Bantam is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matnab Bantam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bantam is breathing heavily.
Neich circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Bantam.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neich connects with a superb combination that knocks Bantam out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Neich before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Bantam!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lester Neich!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Neich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Neich.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Neich circles away.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Neich keeps it at a distance.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Neich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diaz tries to clinch but Neich is having none of it.
Neich has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Prosper Training in the buildup to the fight.
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Neich.
A punch combination from Neich misses.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz tries to clinch but Neich moves away
and Neich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Neich circles away and keeps his distance.
A big left from Neich misses.
Neich throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Neich circles away.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Neich looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Diaz tries to clinch but Neich moves out of range.
Neich misses with a hook.#T1#
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Neich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Neich smiles and moves away.
Kelter Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diaz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Neich.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Neich throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Diaz gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Diaz jumps guard and drags Neich to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Neich seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Neich defends well.#SUB2#
Diaz has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Neich should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Diaz has tightened it up now! Neich 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 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kelter Diaz!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Neich!
Coxlong looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Coxlong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Neich.
Neich misses with a double jab.
Neich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Neich looks to land a combination but Coxlong avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Coxlong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Neich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Coxlong tries to counter with a clinch but Neich shakes him off and moves away.
Neich misses with a combination #CL2#
and Coxlong counters by clinching up.
Neich lands a hook to the side of the head.
Neich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coxlongs 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!#BC2#
Coxlong breaks from the clinch.
Neich scores with a body shot.
A punch combination from Neich misses.
Neich scores with a one two! Coxlong had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC#Coxlong is rocked!
Neich batters Coxlong with a massive right followed by a huge left! Coxlong is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Neich lands a final crushing right hand to drop Coxlong to the mat with a gruesome thud! Neich is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lester Neich!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neich misses with a wild combination.
Neich misses with a double jab.
Cruz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Neich misses with a double jab
and Cruz counters with a one-two to the body. #TD2#
Cruz feints and as Neich raises his hands in defense, Cruz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Neich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Neich is looking to stand up but Cruz isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cruz throws a big elbow that misses.
Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cruz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Neich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cruz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Neich throws a series of punches but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Neich sets himself, and Cruz steps forward looking for the clinch! Neich avoids it this time.
Neich throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Cruz counters with a takedown into side control.
Cruz controlling from side mount.
Neich tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Cruz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Neich tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cruz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Neich is working hard here to advance position.
Neich struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Cruz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Neich is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cruz taking a breather here.
Neich struggling a bit here.#T3#
Cruz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SU2#
Cruz decides to stand back up. Cruz steps back and let's Neich get back to his feet.
Neich throws a series of punches but Cruz avoids them all with ease.
Lester Neich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Neich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Neich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Neich misses with a wild combination.
Neich throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Cruz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Neich.
Cruz tries to clinch up but Neich circles away and keeps his distance.
Lester Neich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neich misses with a series of wild punches.
Neich throws a right hand that Cruz ducks under and follows up with a left that Cruz also avoids with ease.
Neich misses with a wild combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neich throws a series of punches but Cruz avoids them all with ease.
Cruz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Neich.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Neich dominated that round.
That's time! Neich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Neich lands a jab-cross combination.
Cruz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Neich.
Despite the aggression on Cruz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Neich throws a hook but Cruz blocks it.
Lester Neich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Neich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cruz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lester Neich is winning the standup battle so far.
Neich looks to throw the jab but Cruz is out of range.
Neich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Cruz counters with a shoot takedown. Neich fights it but they end up in guard.
Cruz advances to half guard.
Cruz content to control rather than advance.
Cruz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Neich is trying to maintain the position but Cruz is very close to passing his half guard.
Cruz content to control rather than advance.
Neich wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy.
Cruz is taking a breather. Neich says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cruz is thwarting Neich's attempts to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Neich is trying to stand back up but Cruz is controlling him
Neich is doing well to control the position and prevent Cruz from advancing to side control.
Neich blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cruz.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz prevents Neich from improving his position.
Cruz sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Neich misses the body punch
and Cruz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Neich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Neich misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Neich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3#
No joy there for Neich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Despite the aggression on Cruz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Neich misses with a double jab.
Cruz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Neich misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Cruz has Neich up against the cage in a clinch.
Neich working aggressively here.
Cruz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Neich can't break the clinch.
Cruz tries a body shot but Neich blocks it.
Cruz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Neich is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4#
Cruz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Neich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Neich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?
Cruz keeps control of Neich as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Neich.
A head punch on the inside from Neich fails to land.
Neich has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
Neich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Neich tries to break free but Cruz pushes him back against the cage.
Neich wants to break free but Cruz has control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short body shot lands from Neich as the two fighters clinch.
Neich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cruz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Neich dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Neich misses with a series of wild punches.
Neich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Cruz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Neich falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cruz counters with a three punch combo that has Neich backing up. Neich nods at Cruz to acknowledge the strikes.
Neich throws a nice looking combination but Cruz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cruz throws a counter combo.
Left hook, right uppercut from Neich.
Neich misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Neich does no damage.
Neich misses with a double jab
and Cruz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Neich throws a right and a left that Cruz avoids nicely. #CL2#
Cruz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Neich, pushing him back against the cage.
Neich is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cruz blocks an uppercut.
Neich wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cruz has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Cruz breaks from the clinch.
Cruz slips a jab and a cross from Neich. #CL2#
Neich tries to keep at a distance but Cruz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Neich is trying to break free.
Cruz scores a nice knee to the body.
Neich wants to break the clinch but can't. #T2#
Neich throws a head punch that misses.
Cruz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Neich up against the cage.
Neich tries to work over Cruz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Cruz breaks from the clinch.
Neich misses with a two punch combination.
Despite the aggression on Cruz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Neich throws a sloppy body shot
and Cruz counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Neich tries to keep at a distance but Cruz has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neich throws a head punch that misses.
Neich working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Nice elbow from Cruz.
Neich wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Neich lands with a left to the head.
Neich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Neich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Neich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Neich pulls his leg out and moves away.
Neich looks to land a combination but Cruz avoids it well.
Neich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cruz wants to counter the offense by Neich and move into the clinch position.
Neich looks to land a right hand but Cruz moved out of range.
Cruz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Neich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Cruz moves into the clinch.
Neich misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Cruz blocks an uppercut.
Cruz keeps control of Neich as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Cruz gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Cruz decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Neich tries to bum rush Cruz with a series of wild strikes but Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cruz is looking for the big counter here.#TD2#
Cruz shoots in and bounces Neich off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Neich working a defensive guard but Cruz manages to pass into side control anyway. #SU2#
Cruz stands up and beckons Neich to his feet.
Cruz blocks a jab.
Greg Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lester Neich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cruz slips under a jab.
Cruz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Greg Cruz.
I think Neich 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lester Neich!

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