Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C366: Jiang vs Khabib II
Date: Dec 01, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Pope fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matikainen, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matikainen.
Matikainen tries to work over Pope's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matikainen.
Matikainen misses with the head strike.
Matikainen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Matikainen lands a body punch. #BC#
Matikainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pope throws a good cross that connects.
Matikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matikainen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pope under the eye.
Pope misses with a low kick.
A jab from Matikainen finds it's way through Pope's defenses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matikainen checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Pope darts in and clinches Matikainen up against the cage.
Matikainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pope lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Matikainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matikainen scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Pope breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pope uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matikainen.
Matikainen cracks Pope with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matikainen lands a glancing blow to the side of Pope's head.
Matikainen misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Pope is looking to score with low kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pope throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pope throws a body punch but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
Matikainen throws a body punch but Pope moves out of range.
Matikainen misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pope! But no joy.
The crowd cheers as Matikainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pope doesn't seem phased though.
Matikainen throws an overhand right that lands on Pope's shoulder, as Pope tries to avoid the shot.
Pope feints a counter leg kick.
Pope thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matikainen ducks under a wild hook from Pope.
Pope takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pope lands with a good body shot.
Crunch! Pope slams his shin into Matikainen's torso.
Matikainen connects with a right hand. Pope shakes it off.
Pope ducks right into an uppercut from Matikainen.
Matikainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pope.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pope throws a looping overhand right but Matikainen ducks down to avoid it.
Matikainen misses with an uppercut.
Pope throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pope chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matikainen can pounce on him.
Pope just misses with a punch to the body.
Matikainen tried to counter with a leg kick but Pope avoided it.
Matikainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matikainen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pope is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Pope moves away from the strike by Matikainen.
Matikainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pope ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matikainen moves away.
Matikainen throws a series of punches but Pope avoids them all with ease.
Matikainen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pope swings for the body but Matikainen moves out of range.
A big left from Matikainen misses.
Pope throws an overhand right that lands on Matikainen's shoulder, as Matikainen tries to avoid the shot.
Matikainen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matikainen lands a slapping body shot.
Pope scoring well with a low kick there.
Matikainen scores with a decent looking hook.
Matikainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pope throws a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Pope.
Matikainen wants to slow Pope down by chopping away at his legs.
Sloppy strikes from Matikainen. Those never looked like landing.
Matikainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pope sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matikainen throws the left hand but Pope avoids the punch easily.
Pope ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Matikainen throws out a leg kick but Pope moves out of range and Matikainen only half commits.
Pope scores with a nice head shot.
Pope checks a low kick from Matikainen.#T3#
Pope blocks a leg kick.
Pope paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matikainen avoids the body shot from Pope.
Matikainen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pope scores with a decent looking hook.
Matikainen looks to land a body kick but Pope moved away.
Pope throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Matikainen.
A telegraphed right hand from Pope misses the target.
Pope waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matikainen.
Pope throws a hook to the side of Matikainen's head but Matikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pope throws a good cross that connects.
Pope moves out of range as Matikainen strikes.
Pope lands a body shot.
Pope looks to land a right hand but Matikainen moved out of range.
Matikainen missing with a left hand there. Pope was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pope misses with a kick to the body.
Matikainen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matikainen blocks a jab.
Matikainen is looking to counter with head kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matikainen.
Pope dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matikainen. That did some damage!
Matikainen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Matikainen loads up on a big right hand but Pope slips the punch.
Pope on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matikainen. Matikainen obviously looking to wear him down.
Matikainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pope moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pope tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matikainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Pope.
A slow jab from Pope misses its intended target.
Matikainen moves out of range of the leg kick from Pope.
Matikainen throws a front kick aimed at Pope's knee but Pope avoids it well.
Pope uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matikainen.
Matikainen misses with a looping left.
A bone on bone clash there as Matikainen blocks the leg kick.
Matikainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big right from Pope misses.
Pope cracks Matikainen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pope checks the leg kick.
Pope keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matikainen.
Pope cracks Matikainen with an open hand slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matikainen throws a front kick aimed at Pope's knee but Pope avoids it well.
Pope lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pope keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matikainen.
Pope lands with a right hand.
Matikainen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matikainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pope moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that DaMatti Matikainen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Matikainen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pope pushes Matikainen away with a front kick.
Pope throws a body kick that misses.
Matikainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pope moves out of range of the strikes.
Matikainen moves out of range as Pope strikes.
Matikainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pope.
Pope takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matikainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pope's sensitive parts.
Matikainen misses with a wild combination.
Pope let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pope avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Pope releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Matikainen throws a looping overhand right but Pope ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Matikainen slips a straight right by Pope.
Matikainen with the inside leg kick.
Pope misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pope just misses with a punch to the body.
Matikainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matikainen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pope moves forwards but Matikainen connects with a nice, 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!
Good exchange - Matikainen coming out on top.
Matikainen throws a hook but Pope blocks it.
Pope on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Matikainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Pope misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Matikainen misses its intended target.
Matikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pope.
No joy there for Pope, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pope swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pope slips under a jab from Matikainen.
Matikainen misses with a kick to the body.
Pope misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matikainen.
Pope lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pope goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Matikainen misses the target.
Pope displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matikainen throws out the jab.
DaMatti Matikainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Pope throws a low kick but Matikainen avoids it.
Pope with a nice calf kick.
Matikainen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pope punishes Matikainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Pope misses with a body kick.
Pope swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pope avoids the body shot from Matikainen.
Matikainen slips under a jab from Pope.
Pope lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matikainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matikainen throws the left hand but Pope avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Pope uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matikainen.
Pope checks a leg kick.
Matikainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pope slips under a jab.
Pope is looking to score with low kicks.
Pope misses with a low kick as Matikainen jumps back.
Matikainen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pope on the side of the head.
Pope tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pope misses with a low kick.
Pope lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pope throws a big shot that misses.
Pope moves in looking to clinch but Matikainen pushes him off.
Matikainen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pope takes a swing at Matikainen's ribcage but misses.
Pope uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
Matikainen throws a head kick that Pope semi-blocks.
Jab from Pope.
Pope dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matikainen. That did some damage!
Pope throws a low kick, looking for Matikainen's leg but Matikainen calmly moves out of range.
Pope uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matikainen.
Pope throws a jab but it's blocked by Matikainen.
Pope throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matikainen throwing a counter right hand but Pope manages to avoid it.#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Matikainen.
A jab from Matikainen misses.
Pope jabs Matikainen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Matikainen throws a looping overhand right but Pope ducks down to avoid it.
Matikainen misses with a hook. Pope ducked under it nicely.
Pope throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matikainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matikainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pope just misses with a punch to the body.
Matikainen with a jab.
Matikainen with the inside leg kick.
Pope thumps Matikainen with a low kick.
Matikainen throws a head kick that misses.
Pope's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matikainen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pope scrambles back to his feet.
Matikainen scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pope is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Matikainen throws a leg kick that misses.
Pope with a nice calf kick.
Pope defending well as Matikainen loads up on a big left hand.
Matikainen tests Pope's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matikainen with a nice calf kick.#T4#
Matikainen misses the jab.
Matikainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pope defending well as Matikainen loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the liver by Pope. Beautiful body shot.
Matikainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Matikainen misses with a low kick.
Pope misses the shot to the body.
Pope bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pope moves out of range as Matikainen strikes.
A head kick misses from Matikainen.
Pope appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Matikainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pope throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matikainen ducks under a wild hook from Pope.
Matikainen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pope wants to slow Matikainen down by chopping away at his legs.
That kick from Pope tenderised Matikainen's leg. Matikainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matikainen lands a jab.
Pope throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matikainen.
Matikainen misses with a body shot.
Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pope.
Pope fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pope lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that DaMatti Matikainen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Matikainen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pope throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pope throws an overhand right that lands on Matikainen's shoulder, as Matikainen tries to avoid the shot.
Matikainen connects with a looping right hand.
Matikainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pope replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Matikainen blocks it well.
Matikainen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pope.
Pope has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pope misses with a straight left.
Matikainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pope.
Nice body punch from Pope.
Pope has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matikainen.
Pope scores with a hook.
Pope's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pope buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pope throws a front kick that sends Matikainen stumbling back into the cage.
Pope uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
Matikainen connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pope slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pope scores with a kick to the midsection.
Matikainen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matikainen staying out of range there.
Matikainen throws a wild body kick that Pope sees coming a mile off.
Pope misses with a straight left. #T1#
Matikainen takes a swing at Pope's ribcage but misses.
Matikainen connects with the punch.
Pope walks into a jab.
Pope pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matikainen is out of range and Pope settles back down.
Pope moves away from the strike by Matikainen.
Matikainen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pope misses with a low kick.
Matikainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pope.
Matikainen motions for Pope to come forward. Matikainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pope cracks Matikainen with a good jab.
Pope scores with a hook to the body. Matikainen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pope misses with a looping left.
Pope lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matikainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matikainen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pope has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pope and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pope just misses with a punch to the body.
Pope throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matikainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pope swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matikainen, as that shot connected.
Pope takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pope dips to his left and cracks Matikainen with an uppercut!
Eli Pope has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pope throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matikainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matikainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pope.
Matikainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pope swings for the body but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen scores with a hook to the body. Pope takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pope loads up on a big right hand but Matikainen slips the punch.
Pope scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matikainen moves out of range as Pope strikes.
Pope ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matikainen checks a leg kick.
Pope explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pope gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matikainen avoids a kick to the body.
Pope takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circling - Matikainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pope is trying to counter with his kicks.
Matikainen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pope throws a series of punches but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen works Pope's body with a nice hook.
Matikainen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pope on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matikainen lands a two punch combo. #T3#
Matikainen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pope moves away from the strike by Matikainen.
Pope drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good leg kick by Pope.
Pope lands with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like DaMatti Matikainen has been cut.
Matikainen 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.
Matikainen looks to land a right hand but Pope moved out of range.
Pope throws a body shot but no joy.
Matikainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pope has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pope checks a low kick from Matikainen.
Matikainen lands a really nice looking cross but Pope seems unphased.
A solid body kick from Pope.
Pope fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pope lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matikainen at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Matikainen.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matikainen.
Pope throws a body punch but Matikainen moves out of range.
Pope misses with a kick to the body.
Pope stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matikainen.
Nice defenses there by Matikainen.#T4#
Pope pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matikainen is out of range and Pope settles back down.
Pope misses with a wild body shot.
Pope throws a body punch but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Matikainen throws a push kick but Pope slaps the foot to one side.
Matikainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matikainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Matikainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pope.
Matikainen connects with a right hand. Pope shakes it off.
Pope tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matikainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Pope.
Pope fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pope looks to throw the jab but Matikainen is out of range.
Matikainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matikainen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matikainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pope blocks a head kick by Matikainen.
Pope throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pope throws the left hand but Matikainen avoids the punch easily.
Pope fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matikainen.
Pope just misses with a punch to the body.
Pope throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eli Pope.
I think Matikainen 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: C361: Jiang vs Rome
Date: Nov 17, 2024

#R1#
Nurmagomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pope throws a poor cross that misses
and Nurmagomedov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pope fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nurmagomedov on the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pope.
Pope fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nurmagomedov on the side of the head.
Pope throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pope slips under a jab.
Pope lands a slapping body shot.
Pope moves forwards but Nurmagomedov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pope chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Eli Pope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov misses with a straight right.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Pope avoids it easily.
Pope misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pope. Nurmagomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pope tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Pope.
Nurmagomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pope swings for the body but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov lunges at Pope with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pope's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pope has time to react.
Pope moves away from the strike by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov walks into a jab.
Pope slips under a jab.
Pope has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Savage Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Pope just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Nurmagomedov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pope feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nurmagomedovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pope moves away from the strike by Nurmagomedov.
Pope throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nurmagomedov feints the counter takedown.
Pope tries to work over Nurmagomedov's front leg with a kick but Nurmagomedov checks it.
Nurmagomedov checks a leg kick nicely.
Pope throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nurmagomedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pope takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pope is looking to wear down Nurmagomedov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pope waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nurmagomedov.
Pope misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pope connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pope.
Nurmagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pope paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov forces Pope back against the cage and clinches.
Nurmagomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pope backwards.
Nurmagomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Pope controls his hands.
Pope scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pope.
Nurmagomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Popes head. #BC2#
Nurmagomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagomedov missing with a left hand there. Pope was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Nurmagomedov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pope momentarily.
Nurmagomedov cracks Pope with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pope tries to clinch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Pope circles away.
Nurmagomedov lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov pushes Pope up against the cage in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pope's elbow.
Pope scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Nurmagomedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pope cracks Nurmagomedov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pope misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov with the counter takedown but Pope avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab when Pope was well out of range.
Nurmagomedov throws a head kick but Pope moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pope.
Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pope.
A swing and a miss from Nurmagomedov.
Pope throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Nurmagomedov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pope's guard.
Nurmagomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pope pulls Nurmagomedov in close to his closed guard and prevents Nurmagomedov from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Nurmagomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pope managing to control the position.
Nurmagomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pope on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pope tries to get out of the position.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Pope keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Pope avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nurmagomedov postures up in Pope's guard and throws a big left but Pope blocks it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nurmagomedov passes Pope's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a kimura here.
Nurmagomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pope is refusing to be controlled, as Nurmagomedov sits in half guard.
Nurmagomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nurmagomedov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
That's time! Pope's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Pope swings for the body but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Pope lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pope has time to react.
Nurmagomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov throws out a powerful jab.
Pope scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pope throws a sloppy body shot
and Nurmagomedov counters with a straight right hand.
Nurmagomedov checks the leg kick.
Nurmagomedov moves away from the strike by Pope.
Nurmagomedov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nurmagomedov stuns Pope with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big right from Pope misses.
Nurmagomedov throws the left hand but Pope avoids the punch easily.
Nurmagomedov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nurmagomedov throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Nurmagomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Pope bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Pope wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Pope misses with a wild body shot.
Pope throws a solid leg kick but Nurmagomedov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pope.
Nurmagomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pope misses with a looping left.
Pope throws out a powerful jab.
Nurmagomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pope.
Nurmagomedov misses with a double jab.
Nurmagomedov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nurmagomedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pope connects with a solid leg kick.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut.
Pope moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pope takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov clinches up against the cage.
Pope misses with a punch on the inside.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body punch.
Pope tries to throw a body punch but Nurmagomedov avoids it by throwing Pope back against the cage.
Pope misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pope struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurmagomedov controls his hands.
Nurmagomedov working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Nurmagomedov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Pope breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov missing with a left hand there. Pope was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pope!
Pope thows a leg kick but Nurmagomedov checks it #TD2#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to take a breather but Pope is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pope blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nurmagomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pope defending well though.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nurmagomedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pope is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.
Pope blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurmagomedov. #T3#
Pope keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a kimura here.
Nurmagomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pope manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nurmagomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pope avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pope working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nurmagomedov.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurmagomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nurmagomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Nurmagomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pope has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nurmagomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pope working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nurmagomedov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pope working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nurmagomedov. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses the jab.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurmagomedov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pope throws a hook but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
Pope ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nurmagomedov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pope connects with a leg kick.
Pope drops his hands momentarily and Nurmagomedov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pope misses with a body kick.
Nurmagomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurmagomedov misses with a head kick.
Pope tries to land a front kick but Nurmagomedov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pope blocks a head kick by Nurmagomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pope throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Pope misses
and Nurmagomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pope will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pope throws a solid leg kick but Nurmagomedov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pope.
Nurmagomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pope.
Pope tries to score with a low kick but Nurmagomedov moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Nurmagomedov connects with the punch.
Pope avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nurmagomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nurmagomedov avoids the body shot from Pope.
Pope throws a shot from downtown. Nurmagomedov moves away and avoids it.
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Nurmagomedov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pope sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Pope misses with an uppercut. Nurmagomedov saw that one coming.
Nurmagomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pope swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nurmagomedov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pope lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pope needs to keep his hands up - Nurmagomedov had a free shot at his head there.
A good leg kick by Pope.
Nurmagomedov jabs Pope to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pope blocks a jab.
Pope throws a wild body kick that Nurmagomedov sees coming a mile off.
Nurmagomedov feints the counter takedown.
Eli Pope has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Pope on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nurmagomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pope misses with a body kick.
Pope lands a body shot.
Pope swings for the body but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pope.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab.
Pope tries to land a body kick
and Nurmagomedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pope. Nurmagomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pope closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nurmagomedov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pope is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nurmagomedov scores with a jab.
Pope throws a leg kick which misses Nurmagomedov's front leg but catches the back leg as Nurmagomedov tries to avoid it.
Pope misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Nurmagomedov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Pope tries to keep at a distance but Nurmagomedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pope can't find room to land a body shot as Nurmagomedov controls the action. #T3#
Pope tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nurmagomedov's elbow.
Pope lands a left hand.
Pope misses with a punch to the body.
Pope scores with a shoulder strike.
Nurmagomedov pushes Pope back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nurmagomedov.
Pope presses Nurmagomedov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pope misses with some punches.
Pope throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Pope.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nurmagomedov. #T4#
A short right from Pope.
Pope doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pope looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nurmagomedov prevents a body shot from Pope.
A head punch on the inside from Pope fails to land.
Nurmagomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the head.
Pope goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nurmagomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pope misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pope misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nurmagomedov blocks an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Khabib Nurmagomedov.
I've got Nurmagomedov 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov took some time post fight to say the following; 'I’m the GOAT.'.

Event: C358: Cheese vs Roberto II
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1#
Assndrop misses with a low kick as Pope jumps back.
Pope lands a nice looking kick to the body. Assndrop takes a step back to recover.
A low kick from Pope is predictable there
and Assndrop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Assndrop connects with a solid leg kick.
Assndrop 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.
Assndrop takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Assndrop only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Pope displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Assndrop throws out the jab. #CL#
Pope closes the distance and clinches.
Assndrop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pope takes a shot to the head.
Assndrop pushes Pope back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Assndrop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pope.
Pope can't find room to land a body shot as Assndrop controls the action.
Assndrop has a couple of punches blocked by Pope.
Assndrop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pope's elbow.
Assndrop prevents a body shot from Pope.
Assndrop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pope tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Assndrop misses with some punches.
Assndrop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Assndrop.
Pope lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Pope scores with a shoulder strike.
Assndrop blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Assndrop.
I was talking to Pope's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pope lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pope lands a right hand.
Pope blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Pope.
Pope lands with a right to the head.
Assndrop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Assndrop lands a nice shot to the body.
Pope fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pope is leaning against Assndrop and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Pope.
Nice body punch from Pope.
Assndrop jumps guard but Pope turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
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!
Pope tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Assndrop's elbow. #TD2#
Assndrop gets control of Pope's arms and successfully pulls guard. Assndrop will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pope wants to get up but he can't break Assndrop's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Pope won't allow Assndrop to sweep him here. #T2#
Pope wants to stand but Assndrop is controlling his posture from full guard.
Assndrop pulls Pope in to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pope postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Pope throws a big shot that misses.
Assndrop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pope tries to clinch up but Assndrop circles away and keeps his distance.
Pope is looking to chop away at Assndrop's legs.
Pope fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Assndrop manages to avoid it.
Assndrop lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pope scores with a jab to the body.
Pope lands with a good body shot.
Pope throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Assndrop misses with a low kick.
Assndrop slips a straight right by Pope.
Pope looks to land a left hand but Assndrop moved out of range nicely.
Assndrop throws a leg kick that misses.
Assndrop tries to move into range but Pope moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Assndrop.
Pope rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Assndrop counters with a nice uppercut.
Pope lands a leg kick that knocks Assndrop off balance momentarily.
Pope misses the jab.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Assndrop takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Assndrop misses with a looping right.
Pope slips a straight right by Assndrop.
Pope displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Assndrop throws out the jab.
Pope jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Pope throws a body punch but Assndrop moves out of range.
Assndrop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pope.
Assndrop lands with a nice body punch.
Pope moves away from the strike by Assndrop.
Assndrop waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pope.
Pope throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Assndrop blocks the low kick.
Assndrop throws a chopping leg kick but Pope manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Assndrop throws a low kick, looking for Pope's leg but Pope calmly moves out of range.
Pope scores with a leg kick.
Assndrop connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pope throws a low kick but it's checked well by Assndrop.
Assndrop tried to score with a low kick but Pope checks it.
Pope swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pope is looking to wear down Assndrop with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pope scoring well with a low kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Pope 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#
Pope uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Assndrop.
Assndrop scores with a hook to the body. Pope takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Assndrop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pope.
Assndrop scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pope attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Assndrop appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pope tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Assndrop was well out of range. Poor timing from Pope.
Pope misses with a looping right.
Pope misses with a low kick as Assndrop jumps back.
Pope gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
Pope clinches.
Assndrop is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pope to keep the fight standing.
Pope blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pope lands with a light punch inside.
Assndrop fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Assndrop throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Popes head.
Pope works on Assndrop's body with a couple of short punches.
Pope lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Assndrop tries to pull guard but Pope holds him up against the cage and eventually Assndrop drops back down to his feet.
Eli Pope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurits Assndrop.
Good body shot from Pope.
Assndrop is breathing heavily.#T1#
Pope blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eli Pope has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Assndrop tries to pull guard but Pope holds him up against the cage and eventually Assndrop drops back down to his feet.
Pope is leaning against Assndrop and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Assndrop is trying to pull guard but Pope has him pressed against the cage.
Pope lands with a short shot to the head.
Pope misses with a hook to the ribs.
Assndrop blocks an uppercut.
Assndrop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pope's elbow.
Pope lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Assndrop fails to pull guard.
Assndrop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Pope.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pope.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Assndrop.
Assndrop digs a right hand underneath Pope's ribcage. Pope let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pope.
Pope scores with a shoulder strike.
Assndrop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pope misses with a punch on the inside.
Pope scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Assndrop swings wildly with an uppercut but Pope uses good head movement to avoid it.
Assndrop is trying to pull guard but Pope turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pope throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Assndrops head.
Pope tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Assndrop's elbow.
Assndrop is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pope to keep the fight standing.
Pope is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Assndrop can do to turn this around?
Pope lands with a right to the head.
Pope lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pope lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Assndrop lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pope stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pope lands a hook that snaps the head of Assndrop backwards.
Pope is working Assndrop over against the cage.
Pope lands a shoulder strike.
Assndrop lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pope backwards.
Pope lands a nice uppercut.
Pope misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pope presses Assndrop against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Assndrop.
Pope blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Pope stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pope lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Pope.
Pope lands a left hand that snaps the head of Assndrop backwards.
Assndrop working aggressively here.
Pope throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Assndrops head.
Assndrop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Assndrop jumps guard but Pope stands there with Assndrop around his waist. Assndrop gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pope lands with a left to the head.
Pope digs a right hand underneath Assndrop's ribcage. Assndrop let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pope is leaning against Assndrop and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pope digs a right hand underneath Assndrop's ribcage. Assndrop let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Pope.
Pope lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pope works on Assndrop's body with a couple of short punches.
Pope lands a shoulder strike.
Pope lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Assndrop backwards.
Pope throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Pope. #T4#
Pope scores with a shoulder strike.
Pope scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pope presses Assndrop against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pope lands a left hand that snaps the head of Assndrop backwards.
A short body shot lands from Pope as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Pope scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pope struggles to land a body shot inside as Assndrop controls his hands.
Pope lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Pope - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Pope.
Pope working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pope.
Pope throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Assndrops head. #ROC#Assndrop is rocked!
Pope lands a hook that snaps the head of Assndrop backwards.
Assndrop is still on wobbly legs! Can Pope finish him?
Pope lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Assndrop working aggressively here.
Pope lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Pope - that landed with a thud.
Pope creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Assndrop's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Assndrop drops to his knees and Pope pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eli Pope!
Eli Pope decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C350: Marley vs Hightower II
Date: Oct 13, 2024

#R1#
Pope takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Blaydes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blaydes.
Pope lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blaydes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pope's sensitive parts.
Pope has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Savage Gym in the buildup to the fight.
An inside leg kick from Pope misses.
Blaydes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pope looks to throw the jab but Blaydes is out of range.
Blaydes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pope doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Blaydes moves into range and clinches up with Pope.
Pope throws a punch but it's blocked by Blaydes.
Pope tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Pope scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Pope.
Pope blocking some punches.
Pope blocks an uppercut.
Pope tries a body shot but Blaydes blocks it.
A short left from Blaydes.
Blaydes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pope's elbow.
Blaydes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pope's elbow.
Pope takes a shot to the head.
Pope lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blaydes backwards.
Pope tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blaydes's elbow.
Blaydes tries a body shot but Pope blocks it.
Blaydes blocking some punches.
Blaydes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blaydes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blaydes tries to work over Pope's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pope.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pope blocking some punches.
Pope misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pope scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blaydes tries to work over Pope's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pope cracks Blaydes with a nice body shot.#T2#
Blaydes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pope doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pope stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Blaydes blocks a body shot from Pope.
Blaydes throws a head punch that misses.
Pope tries to work over Blaydes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blaydes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blaydes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blaydes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blaydes lands a body punch.
Blaydes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pope backwards.
Blaydes pushes Pope back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blaydes misses with a punch on the inside.
Pope scores with a shot to the side of Blaydes's head.
A body shot lands from Blaydes.
Pope blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pope swings wildly with an uppercut but Blaydes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blaydes tries to work over Pope's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pope lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blaydes backwards. #T3#
Pope blocks a body shot from Blaydes.
Blaydes misses with the head strike.
Pope misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pope lands a shoulder strike.
Pope pushes Blaydes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blaydes misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pope creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blaydes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blaydes.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blaydes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pope tries to work over Blaydes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blaydes misses with a punch to the body.
Pope misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Blaydes.
Pope lands with a left to the head.
Pope scores with a shoulder strike.
Pope tries to work over Blaydes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Blaydes as the two fighters clinch.
Blaydes struggles to land a body shot inside as Pope controls his hands.
Pope struggles to land a body shot inside as Blaydes controls his hands.
Pope doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Pope misses with a body punch.
Blaydes prevents a body shot from Pope.
Pope blocks a body shot from Blaydes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blaydes.
Pope misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blaydes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blaydes lands a nice shot to the body.
Blaydes lands with a right to the head.
Blaydes digs a right hand into Pope's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pope's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pope.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pope.
Pope prevents a body shot from Blaydes.
Pope throws a head punch that misses.
Blaydes digs a right hand into Pope's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pope's gas tank.
Pope lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blaydes struggles to land a body shot inside as Pope controls his hands.
Blaydes can't find room to land a body shot as Pope controls the action.
Pope swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blaydes tries a body shot but Pope blocks it.
Blaydes tries to throw a body punch but Pope avoids it by throwing Blaydes back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Blaydes dominated that round.
That's time! Pope's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Pope.
Blaydes throws a leg kick
letting Pope counter with a right hand.
Pope looks to land a left hand but Blaydes moved out of range nicely.
Blaydes lands with a nice body kick.
Pope takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pope throws a leg kick but Blaydes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Blaydes avoids the body shot from Pope.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pope throws a jab when Blaydes was well out of range.
Pope looks to score with a jab to the body but Blaydes is just out of range.
Blaydes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oscar Blaydes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pope throws a poor cross that misses
and Blaydes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Pope tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blaydes is able to avoid easily.
Blaydes missing with a left hand there. Pope was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pope uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blaydes.
That kick from Blaydes tenderised Pope's leg. Pope is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blaydes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pope misses with a right hand
and Blaydes counters with a left to the body.
Pope misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaydes.
Pope lands a right hook to the body.
Blaydes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pope moves away.
Pope appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pope misses with a body shot
and Blaydes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Pope swings for the body but Blaydes moves out of range.
Blaydes with the inside leg kick.
Blaydes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blaydes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blaydes misses with a takedown attempt - Pope sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blaydes tries to clinch up but Pope circles away and keeps his distance.
Pope swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Blaydes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pope.
Blaydes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Blaydes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pope was well out of range. Poor timing from Blaydes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaydes scoring well with a low kick there.
Blaydes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pope looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Blaydes feints and then cracks Pope's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pope down.
Blaydes misses with a low kick.
Blaydes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Blaydes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pope throws out the jab.
Pope swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Oscar Blaydes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blaydes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blaydes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Blaydes shoots in for a takedown but Pope shows good takedown defense.
Blaydes lands a nice looking body kick.
Blaydes misses with a body shot.
Pope swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Eli Pope is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Pope needs to keep his hands up - Blaydes had a free shot at his head there.
Blaydes throws a lazy body kick
and Pope counters with a nice uppercut.
Blaydes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaydes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pope has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Blaydes lands a nice hook to Pope's body. Pope takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pope is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Blaydes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pope back to the cage. Blaydes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pope fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blaydes is out of range.
Blaydes lands a right hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Blaydes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Blaydes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pope keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blaydes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blaydes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pope manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pope throws a body shot but no joy.
Pope gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Blaydes misses with a looping right.
Blaydes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pope. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes checks a low kick from Pope.
Blaydes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pope.
Blaydes works Pope's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Blaydes lands with an overhand left.
Blaydes looks to score with a jab to the body but Pope is just out of range.
Blaydes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good exchange - Blaydes coming out on top.
Blaydes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pope counters with a nice uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Blaydes.
Blaydes scores with a jab to the body.
Blaydes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pope.
Eli Pope has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pope is looking to score with low kicks.
Blaydes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice shot lands for Blaydes.
Pope throws a hook to the side of Blaydes's head but Blaydes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blaydes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Blaydes lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaydes misses with a leg kick.
Blaydes scores with a nice right hand.
Blaydes with a poor takedown
and Pope connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Oscar Blaydes has been cut.
Pope takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pope dodges the punch combination from Blaydes. #T3#
Blaydes throws a hook to the side of Pope's head but Pope sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Pope was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A punch lands to the side of Pope 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blaydes shoots in but Pope avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blaydes scores with a kick to the body.
Pope works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pope scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Blaydes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pope.
Pope loads up on a big right hand but Blaydes slips the punch.
Pope throws a body punch but Blaydes moves out of range.
Blaydes with the inside leg kick.
Blaydes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Blaydes looks to score with a jab to the body but Pope is just out of range.
Pope tries to land a leg kick but Blaydes saw it coming and moves away.
Blaydes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Blaydes throws a jab when Pope was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaydes throws a leg kick which misses Pope's front leg but catches the back leg as Pope tries to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Blaydes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blaydes 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: C344: Albatross vs Roberto II
Date: Sep 22, 2024

#R1#
Pope slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rome has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Pope ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Pope wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rome tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rome shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pope pinned against the cage. Pope gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pope appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rome looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pope is fending him off so far but Rome persists. Nope, Pope circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Pope on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pope throws a hook but Rome blocks it.
Rome looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rome shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pope defends it nicely.
Pope quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Eli Pope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curtis Rome.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rome moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1##TD2#
Rome drives through with a takedown into Pope's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pope can't keep his opponent in guard - Rome advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pope won't allow Rome to pass to mount.
Rome works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rome tries for a kimura but Pope is defending well. #SUB2#
Rome swings around for an armbar but Pope sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rome's guard.#T2##SUB2#
Rome throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Rome looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Rome looking for a guillotine here but Pope defends easily. #SUB2#
Rome had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pope defends it easily.
Pope stopping the sweep attempt from Rome.#T3##SUB2#
Rome had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pope defends it easily.#SUB2#
Rome had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pope defends it easily.#SUB2#
Rome has his foot on Pope's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pope works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Rome had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pope defends it easily.#SUB2#
Rome looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Rome escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pope gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SUB2#
Pope avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Rome looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Rome throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pope knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rome on the ground.#SUB2#
Rome is looking for a triangle here but Pope uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rome sneaks back into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Curtis Rome dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Pope lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rome misses with a takedown attempt - Pope sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rome gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Pope counter with a right hand.
Rome fails with a takedown attempt.
Eli Pope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curtis Rome.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rome is defended easily by Pope.#T1#
Rome shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pope as he avoids it easily.
Good work by Rome as he checks the leg kick.
Pope stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pope wants it to stay on the feet.
Pope lands with a nice combination. Rome backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Curtis Rome has been cut.
Pope leaves Rome with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rome darts in looking for a takedown but Pope gets double underhooks and turns Rome into the cage.
Curtis Rome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rome misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pope misses with a straight left. #T2#
Pope's corner calls for a 1-2. Pope obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Eli Pope is winning the standup battle so far.
Rome misses with a right hand
and Pope counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Rome drives through with a takedown into Pope's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rome pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pope is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Rome thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pope holds on and takes a little breather.
Rome wants to control from the top but Pope keeps moving.
Rome passes Pope's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Rome is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pope defends it well.
Rome trying to mount his opponent but Pope defends it. #SUB2#
Rome is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pope has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pope is pressing down on Rome's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rome wants to pass the guard but Pope is keeping the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rome stands and throws Pope's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Rome is trying to get an arm triangle but Pope is defending well. #SUB2#
Rome has an Americana. Pope didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Rome is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Rome hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Curtis Rome!
Curtis Rome thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C340: Bloodaxe vs Pope
Date: Sep 08, 2024

#R1#
Bloodaxe swings widly with a right hand
and Pope counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bloodaxe's corner calls for a 1-2. Bloodaxe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bloodaxe throws a shot from downtown. Pope moves away and avoids it.
Pope now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bloodaxe scores with a punch to the head.
Gunnar Bloodaxe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bloodaxe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pope moves away from the strike by Bloodaxe.
Pope looks to land a combination but Bloodaxe avoids it well.
Bloodaxe throws a hook but Pope avoids it easily.
Bloodaxe throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Bloodaxe. Beautiful body shot.
Bloodaxe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pope checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bloodaxe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pope counters with a thumping low kick.
Pope with a nice cross.#CUT2#It looks like Gunnar Bloodaxe has been cut.#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Pope checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pope follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe throws a jab but it's blocked by Pope.
Pope misses with a leg kick
and Bloodaxe counters with a straight right hand.
Bloodaxe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bloodaxe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pope. Pope circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pope misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bloodaxe misses with a body shot
and Pope cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bloodaxe throws a poor cross that misses
and Pope cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bloodaxe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bloodaxe misses the jab.
Bloodaxe scores with a jab.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pope walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pope throws a low kick but Bloodaxe moves out of range easily.
Bloodaxe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Bloodaxe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bloodaxe connects with a body shot.
Pope 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.
Pope pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A shot to the body from Bloodaxe misses
and Pope counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Bloodaxe as he connects with a hook.
A nice leg kick from Bloodaxe, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pope misses with a body shot
letting Bloodaxe counter with a right hand.
Bloodaxe works the jab nicely.
Bloodaxe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pope counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bloodaxe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Bloodaxe throws a lazy right hand but Pope sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bloodaxe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pope was well out of range. Poor timing from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe throws a right hand that misses
and Pope cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pope moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bloodaxe throws a hook but Pope blocks it.
Bloodaxe looks to land a right hand but Pope moved out of range.
Bloodaxe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bloodaxe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Pope releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bloodaxe lands with a straight right. Pope didn't see that one coming.
Pope walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bloodaxe throws a shot from downtown. Pope moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Pope jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bloodaxe throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bloodaxe thuds a left hand into Pope's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pope takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bloodaxe looks to score with a jab to the body but Pope is just out of range.
Bloodaxe throws a jab but it's blocked by Pope.
Pope looks to clinch
letting Bloodaxe counter with a right hand.
Bloodaxe misses with an uppercut
enabling Pope to counter with a crisp jab.
Pope tries a head kick but it misses.
Pope swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bloodaxe counters with a stiff right hand.
Pope lands a glancing blow to the side of Bloodaxe's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bloodaxe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Bloodaxe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Bloodaxe's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bloodaxe lands a lovely overhand right.
Bloodaxe throws a big shot that misses.
Bloodaxe misses with an uppercut
and Pope counters with a good low kick that Bloodaxe was not able to check.
Bloodaxe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pope can do to turn this around?
Bloodaxe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bloodaxe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bloodaxe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bloodaxe.
Pope chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bloodaxe can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pope throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pope misses with a low kick as Bloodaxe jumps back.
Bloodaxe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pope uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bloodaxe.
Pope looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Pope takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pope's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bloodaxe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pope sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bloodaxe scores with a jab to the body.
Bloodaxe lands with a cross.
Bloodaxe misses with a low kick.
Bloodaxe with a nice calf kick.
Bloodaxe throws a sloppy body shot
and Pope counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bloodaxe's knee momentarily.
Pope throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bloodaxe loads up on a big right hand but Pope slips the punch.
Nice uppercut there from Bloodaxe.
Pope chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bloodaxe can pounce on him.
Pope throws out a loose jab but Bloodaxe uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Pope's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bloodaxe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pope scrambles back to his feet.
A shot to the liver by Bloodaxe. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pope throws a lazy body kick
and Bloodaxe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pope misses with a hook.
Bloodaxe misses with a kick to the body.
Pope ducks right into an uppercut from Bloodaxe.
A low kick from Bloodaxe misses
and Pope counters with a straight right hand.
Pope uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pope in his tracks.
Bloodaxe lands a lovely overhand right.
Bloodaxe throws a body punch but Pope moves out of range. #T3#
Pope shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bloodaxe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Bloodaxe misses its intended target.
Pope gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bloodaxe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pope throws a lazy body kick
and Bloodaxe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gunnar Bloodaxe is winning the standup battle so far.
Pope throws a front kick that sends Bloodaxe stumbling back into the cage.
Bloodaxe connects with a body shot.
Pope stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bloodaxe.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Pope might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bloodaxe has got the better of the exchanges.
Bloodaxe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bloodaxe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pope slips under a jab from Bloodaxe.#T4#
Bloodaxe loads up on a big right hand but Pope slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bloodaxe cracks Pope with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pope lands a nice shot that snaps Bloodaxe's head back.
Pope misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bloodaxe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bloodaxe throws out a loose jab but Pope uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bloodaxe misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Pope releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bloodaxe thuds a left hand into Pope's body.
Pope is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pope has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pope lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bloodaxe at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Bloodaxe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Bloodaxe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Pope tries to clinch there but Bloodaxe circles away.
Pope wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pope lands a nice hook to Bloodaxe's body. Bloodaxe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pope takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bloodaxe misses with a lunging right hand
and Pope counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bloodaxe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pope counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bloodaxe slips under a jab.
Pope takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodaxe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bloodaxe connects with a looping right hand.
Bloodaxe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pope tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Bloodaxe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pope.
It seemed like Pope was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pope moves forwards but Bloodaxe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bloodaxe misses with a leg kick
and Pope counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#Gunnar Bloodaxe's cut is getting worse.
Bloodaxe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A big left from Bloodaxe misses.
Bloodaxe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bloodaxe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pope was well out of range. Poor timing from Bloodaxe.
Pope 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.
Bloodaxe misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Pope counters with a nice right hand that sends Bloodaxe toppling to the canvas! Bloodaxe scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Pope finish him?!#ROC2#Bloodaxe is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bloodaxe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Bloodaxe misses the target.
Oh Bloodaxe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pope checks a leg kick.#T2#
Bloodaxe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bloodaxe seems to have got his legs back now.
Bloodaxe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bloodaxe misses with a wild body shot.
Pope scores with a jab to the body.
Bloodaxe cracks Pope with an open hand slap.
Pope takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pope takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pope pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pope moves away from the strike by Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe throws a leg kick which misses Pope's front leg but catches the back leg as Pope tries to avoid it.
Bloodaxe missing with a left hand there. Pope was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Pope scores with a hook to the body. Bloodaxe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bloodaxe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pope finds it's way round the side to connect with Bloodaxe's head.
Bloodaxe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pope slips a jab from Bloodaxe.
Pope blocks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Pope throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bloodaxe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bloodaxe thumps Pope with a low kick.
Pope staying out of range there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pope lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pope swings widly with a right hand
and Bloodaxe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bloodaxe looks to score with a jab to the body but Pope is just out of range.#T4#
Pope misses with a low kick.
Pope has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pope blocks a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Bloodaxe there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pope connects with a leg kick.
Pope lands a leg kick that knocks Bloodaxe off balance momentarily.
Pope turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Pope is predictable there
and Bloodaxe counters with a nice uppercut.
Bloodaxe takes one to the side of the head.
Pope tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Pope really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Bloodaxe's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Bloodaxe feints and then cracks Pope's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pope down.
Pope keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice cross by Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe feints and then cracks Pope's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pope down.
Bloodaxe just misses with a punch to the body.
Pope rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bloodaxe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Bloodaxe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pope.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodaxe throws a hook but Pope blocks it.
Bloodaxe throws a body punch but Pope moves out of range.
Bloodaxe lands with a straight right. Pope didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Bloodaxe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bloodaxe throws a hook to the side of Pope's head but Pope sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bloodaxe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pope tries to clinch but Bloodaxe is having none of it.
Bloodaxe throws a leg kick which misses Pope's front leg but catches the back leg as Pope tries to avoid it.
Bloodaxe misses with an uppercut
and Pope counters with an inside leg kick.
Bloodaxe misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Pope releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bloodaxe throws a hook but Pope blocks it.
Bloodaxe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bloodaxe lands with a good body shot.
Bloodaxe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pope.
Pope doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Bloodaxe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bloodaxe swings for the body but Pope moves out of range.
A low kick from Bloodaxe is predictable there
and Pope cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bloodaxe wants to slow Pope down by chopping away at his legs.
Pope now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bloodaxe looks to score with a jab to the body but Pope is just out of range.
Pope paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pope misses with a left hand
and Bloodaxe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bloodaxe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Pope clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Pope fails to land.
Pope working aggressively here.
Pope lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pope lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Pope is leaning against Bloodaxe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Pope misses with a punch to the body.
Pope lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pope has Bloodaxe pressed against the cage, preventing Bloodaxe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bloodaxe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pope prevents Bloodaxe from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Bloodaxe breaks from the clinch.
Pope moves away from the strike by Bloodaxe.
Pope moves out of range as Bloodaxe strikes.
Pope flicks out a counter leg kick but Bloodaxe steps away.
Pope checks a low kick from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe motions for Pope to come forward. Bloodaxe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bloodaxe.
Pope swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bloodaxe counters with a straight right hand.
Pope throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T4#
Bloodaxe looks to score with a jab to the body but Pope is just out of range.
Pope moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big left from Pope misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Pope blocks the leg kick.
Pope 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.
Bloodaxe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pope tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bloodaxe is looking to chop away at Pope's legs.
Bloodaxe misses with a body punch
and Pope counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Pope moves into range and clinches up with Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe fails to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Bloodaxe had his way with Eli Pope in that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Bloodaxe's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
A shot to the body from Bloodaxe misses
and Pope counters with a stiff right hand.
Pope listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pope displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bloodaxe throws out the jab.
Pope takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bloodaxe misses with a hook. Pope ducked under it nicely.
Pope slips under a jab from Bloodaxe.
Pope stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bloodaxe.
Pope swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodaxe lands a nice looking body shot.
Bloodaxe staying out of range there.
Pope stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bloodaxe.#T1#
Pope keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pope is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bloodaxe scores with a leg kick.
Bloodaxe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pope counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bloodaxe scores with a jab.
Pope tries to land a body kick
and Bloodaxe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pope walks into a straight right hand from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe misses with a body shot.
Bloodaxe throws a good cross that connects.
Pope attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bloodaxe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pope counters with a nice uppercut.
Bloodaxe misses with a right hand
and Pope connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eli Pope has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bloodaxe misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Pope counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bloodaxe! Pope lets Bloodaxe back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bloodaxe with the inside leg kick.
Pope moves out of range of the strikes.
Pope feints a counter leg kick.
Bloodaxe misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Pope counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bloodaxe! Pope lets Bloodaxe back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Pope takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pope uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bloodaxe.
A slow jab from Bloodaxe misses its intended target.
Pope takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pope throws an off balance right hand
and Bloodaxe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pope wants to clinch.
Bloodaxe half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3#
Bloodaxe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bloodaxe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bloodaxe scores with a jab to the body.
Bloodaxe thows a leg kick but Pope checks it
and Pope counters with a nice leg kick.
Bloodaxe lands a leg kick that knocks Pope off balance momentarily.
Pope looks for the body kick but Bloodaxe saw that one coming.
Pope uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe throws a shot to the body.
Bloodaxe lands with an uppercut that bounces Pope off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Bloodaxe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bloodaxe fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pope just manages to avoid it.
Pope throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pope throws a lazy uppercut
letting Bloodaxe counter with a right hand.
Bloodaxe feints and then cracks Pope's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pope down.
Bloodaxe throws an off balance right hand
enabling Pope to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pope slips a straight right by Bloodaxe.
Pope bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bloodaxe throws a leg kick
and Pope connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bloodaxe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pope.
Pope steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bloodaxe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pope throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bloodaxe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eli Pope.
I think Bloodaxe 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 48:47
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Bloodaxe!
Gunnar Bloodaxe retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Gunnar Bloodaxe, 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: C336: Erdogan vs Lew III
Date: Aug 25, 2024

#R1#
Pope digs a good hook to Matikainen's body.
Matikainen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
That kick from Pope tenderised Matikainen's leg. Matikainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
A punch lands to the side of Matikainen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pope fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matikainen on the side of the head.
Pope cracks Matikainen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matikainen drops his hands momentarily and Pope takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pope bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Matikainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pope throws a hook but Matikainen avoids it easily.
Pope slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matikainen staying out of range there.
Matikainen is looking to counter with head kicks.
Pope misses the jab.
Pope falls off balance throwing a combination
and Matikainen counters with a straight right hand.
Eli Pope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pope avoids the head kick by Matikainen.
Pope works the jab nicely.
Pope lands a really nice looking cross but Matikainen seems unphased.
Pope scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Pope shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pope fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pope scores with a sloppy right hand. Matikainen should have avoided that one.
Pope looks for the body kick but Matikainen saw that one coming.
Matikainen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pope looks to land a left hand but Matikainen moved out of range nicely.
Pope is looking to slow Matikainen down with leg kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Pope misses the target.
That kick from Pope tenderised Matikainen's leg. Matikainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pope throws a jab but it's blocked by Matikainen.
The fighters circling - Pope throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pope throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matikainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pope 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.
A slow jab from Pope misses its intended target. #CL#
Matikainen moves into range and clinches up with Pope.
Pope lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pope tries a body shot but Matikainen blocks it. #T2#
Pope throws a punch but it's blocked by Matikainen. #BC#
Matikainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matikainen throws a looping overhand right but Pope ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Pope misses.
Pope misses with the body kick
and Matikainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pope defending well as Matikainen loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Pope throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pope throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pope throws a lazy uppercut
and Matikainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pope lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matikainen at a distance.
Pope scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matikainen moves out of range as Pope strikes.
Matikainen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pope misses with an uppercut
letting Matikainen counter with a right hand.
Matikainen throws a shot from downtown. Pope moves away and avoids it.
Pope missing with a left hand there. Matikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Matikainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matikainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pope.#CL#
Matikainen closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Pope misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matikainen tries to work over Pope's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matikainen scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Matikainen manages to break the clinch.
Pope throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Matikainen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pope manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Matikainen misses.
Pope swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matikainen is looking to counter with head kicks.
Pope misses with a hook to the body
and Matikainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pope scores with a jab to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Matikainen.
Pope bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matikainen's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Pope misses its intended target.
Pope misses with a lunging right hand
and Matikainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Matikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matikainen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Matikainen is looking to clinch but Pope is avoiding it.
Matikainen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4#
Pope throws a hook but Matikainen avoids it easily.
Pope jabs at Matikainen's body.
Pope bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matikainen is looking to clinch but Pope is avoiding it.
Matikainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pope looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matikainen tried to counter with a leg kick but Pope avoided it.
A slow jab from Matikainen misses its intended target.
Pope looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pope swings widly with a right hand
and Matikainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matikainen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pope throws a hook but Matikainen blocks it.#CL#
Matikainen closes the distance and clinches.
Pope tries a body shot but Matikainen blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pope misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pope tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pope misses with a punch to the body.
Matikainen is trying to pull guard but Pope turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Matikainen tries to pull guard but Pope forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Pope dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Pope misses with a straight right.
Pope missing with a left hand there. Matikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matikainen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Matikainen closes the distance and pushes Pope back into the cage.
Pope is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Matikainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pope throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eli Pope seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pope's corner calls for a 1-2. Pope obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pope throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matikainen is looking to clinch but Pope is avoiding it.
Pope connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pope misses with a hook
and Matikainen counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matikainen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pope loads up on a big right hand but Matikainen slips the punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pope.
Matikainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pope.
Pope misses the jab.#T1#
Pope's corner calls for a 1-2. Pope obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pope tests Matikainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pope has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pope lands a front kick.
Pope misses with a left hand
and Matikainen counters with a nice leg kick.
Matikainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matikainen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pope scores with a spinning back kick!
Pope works the jab nicely.
A big left from Pope misses.
Pope swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matikainen.
Pope just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Matikainen misses the target.
Pope misses with a wild body shot.
Pope defending well as Matikainen loads up on a big left hand.
Matikainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matikainen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Pope slips under a jab from Matikainen.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matikainen loads up on a big right hand but Pope slips the punch.
Nice body kick from Pope.
Pope looks to land a right hand but Matikainen moved out of range.
Matikainen wants to clinch.
Pope lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Good leg kick by Pope.
Pope lands a jab.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pope has a couple of punches blocked by Matikainen.
Pope blocking some punches. #T3#
Matikainen throws a head punch that misses.
Matikainen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#TD#
Matikainen jumps guard and drags Pope to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Matikainen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pope is controlling him. #ES#
Matikainen kicks Pope off and gets to his feet.
Matikainen defending well as Pope loads up on a big left hand.
Matikainen tries to clinch there but Pope circles away.
Nice defenses there by Matikainen.
An attempted straight right counter from Matikainen misses the target.
The crowd cheers as Pope lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matikainen doesn't seem phased though.
Pope looks to throw a body kick
and Matikainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Matikainen connects with a nice looking jab.
Pope throws a body shot but no joy.
Pope missing with a left hand there. Matikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pope lands a nice looking body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matikainen slips a jab from Pope.
Matikainen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Matikainen misses with an uppercut.
Matikainen blocks the body kick.
Matikainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pope manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Pope throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pope lands a right hook to the body.
Pope cracks Matikainen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pope misses with a hook
and Matikainen counters with a straight right hand.
Pope jabs Matikainen right on the nose. Matikainen blinks but takes it well.
Pope keeps Matikainen at a distance using the push kick.
Pope throws a lazy uppercut
and Matikainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Pope 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Pope jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Matikainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
DaMatti Matikainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pope misses with a hook
and Matikainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matikainen, as that shot connected.
Pope connects with a single shot there.
Pope lands a really nice looking cross but Matikainen seems unphased.
Pope throws a chopping leg kick but Matikainen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pope throws a lazy right hand but Matikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pope cracks Matikainen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matikainen connects with a single shot there.
Pope connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matikainen 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.
Pope takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL#
Matikainen closes the distance and clinches.
Pope swings wildly with an uppercut but Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matikainen swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Matikainen misses with the head strike.
Matikainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matikainen lands with a light punch inside.
Pope throws a punch but it's blocked by Matikainen. #TD#
Matikainen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pope uses from the top position. #SUB#
Matikainen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pope doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pope manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #ES#
Matikainen has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pope off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A low kick from Pope is predictable there
enabling Matikainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Matikainen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pope dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Pope there.
Pope pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pope throws a sloppy body shot
letting Matikainen counter with a right hand.
Pope swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matikainen.
Matikainen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pope on the side of the head.#T2#
Matikainen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Matikainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circling - Pope throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matikainen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Matikainen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matikainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matikainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pope.
Pope jabs Matikainen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pope blocks a head kick by Matikainen.
Pope lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pope dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matikainen. That did some damage!
Pope tries a head kick but it misses.
Pope lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pope lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pope lands a lovely overhand right.
Eli Pope is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Pope misses with a left hand
and Matikainen counters with a low kick, right behind Pope 's knee.
Matikainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pope.
An attempted straight right counter from Matikainen misses the target.
Matikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pope jabs at Matikainen's body.
Pope throws a hook but Matikainen blocks it.
Matikainen avoids a kick to the body.
Pope looks for the body kick but Matikainen saw that one coming.
Matikainen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matikainen throws a series of punches but Pope moves out of range.
It seemed like Pope was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pope misses with a hook
and Matikainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matikainen blocks a jab.
Matikainen throws a low kick but Pope avoids it.
Matikainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pope throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matikainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Pope lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matikainen's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Pope.
Matikainen walks into a jab.
Matikainen tries to bum rush Pope with a series of wild strikes but Pope uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pope! But no joy.
Matikainen tries to clinch there but Pope circles away.
Matikainen blocks a head kick by Pope.
Matikainen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pope paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pope feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matikainens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pope lands a really nice looking cross but Matikainen seems unphased.
Matikainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pope circles away quickly and effectively.
Matikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pope.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pope dips to his left and cracks Matikainen with an uppercut!
Pope throws a poor cross that misses
and Matikainen counters with a straight right hand.
Jab by Pope.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eli Pope.
I've got Pope 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eli Pope!
An out of breath Eli Pope thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C334: Erdogan vs Queiroz
Date: Aug 18, 2024

#R1#
Kasamsun swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pope counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donk. Kasamsun catches Pope right on the button with a cross.
Kasamsun fails with the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Pope on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kasamsun throws a series of punches but Pope avoids them all with ease.
Kasamsun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A right-left combo lands from Kasamsun.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kasamsun. Pope does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kasamsun waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pope.
Kasamsun scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kasamsun connects with a looping right hand.
Kasamsun pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pope back to the cage. Kasamsun follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pope 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kasamsun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pope ducks under a wild hook from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pope counters with a solid body kick. #T1#
Kasamsun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kasamsun swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pope connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Irong Kasamsun has been cut.
Kasamsun shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kasamsun takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kasamsun misses with a hook
and Pope counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Kasamsun is rocked!
Kasamsun throws a lazy uppercut
and Pope counters with a big right hand! Oh Kasamsun is in trouble here! Pope follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eli Pope!
After winning the bout, Eli Pope thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C329: Cheese vs Green
Date: Aug 04, 2024

#R1#
Pope misses with a left hand
and Mcgee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pope moves out of range of the strikes.
Mcgee loads up on a big right hand but Pope slips the punch.
Pope chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A low kick from Pope misses
and Mcgee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mcgee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pope looks to score with a jab to the body but Mcgee is just out of range.
Mcgee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pope.
It looked like Mcgee was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pope lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mcgee backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Mcgee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mcgee tries to break the clinch but Pope is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pope.
Pope makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pope keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mcgee's efforts to push away.
Pope tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcgee's elbow.
Mcgee blocks a body shot from Pope. #T1#
Pope lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pope lands a shot to the body.
Mcgee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pope lands with a short shot to the head.
Mcgee wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pope scores with an uppercut up the middle.
I was talking to Mcgee's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pope has a couple of punches blocked by Mcgee.
Pope misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Pope fails to land.
Mcgee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Pope.
Mcgee tries to break the clinch but Pope is controlling the position.
Pope misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Mcgee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mcgee blocks a body shot from Pope.
A nice left hand lands by Pope. #BC#
Mcgee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pope throws a poor cross that misses
and Mcgee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pope connects with a right hand. Mcgee shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcgee misses with a two punch combination.
Pope throws out a counter right but Mcgee avoids it with no problem.
Pope slips a straight right by Mcgee.#T2#
Mcgee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mcgee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pope.
Mcgee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pope avoids a kick to the body.
Pope paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC2#Mcgee is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Rockwell Mcgee has been cut.
Pope tries to clinch but Mcgee moves away
and Pope takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD2#
Pope feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mcgee sprawling to the canvas! Mcgee rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Pope finish him?!
Oh Mcgee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pope looks to land a combination but Mcgee avoids it well.
Mcgee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pope throws a poor cross that misses
and Pope takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD2#
Pope sends Mcgee crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Pope is motioning to the referee to let Mcgee up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Pope misses with a lunging right hand
and Mcgee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Pope gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pope throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mcgees head. #BC#
Mcgee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcgee moves away from the strike by Pope.
Mcgee misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Pope on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No joy there for Pope, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Pope uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mcgee has time to react.
Mcgee slips a jab and a cross from Pope.
Pope misses with a low kick.
Mcgee appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mcgee is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pope jabs Mcgee right on the nose. Mcgee blinks but takes it well.
Pope ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pope lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pope takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mcgee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL2#
Pope clinches up against the cage.
Mcgee seems to have got his legs back now.
Pope swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mcgee blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Mcgee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcgee lands a nice looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pope misses with a hook to the body
and Mcgee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Pope rushes Mcgee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pope scores with a shoulder strike.
Pope lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Mcgee is trying to break the clinch but Pope is controlling him.
Pope misses with some punches.
Mcgee tries to circle away but Pope has him pinned against the cage.
Mcgee is trying to force a seperation but Pope has the dominant position.
Mcgee is trying to break free.
A nice left hand lands by Pope.
Pope has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mcgee seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pope can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pope.
Pope lands with a short shot to the head.
Mcgee blocking some punches.
Pope working aggressively here. #BC#
Mcgee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Pope clinches up against the cage.
Pope fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pope misses with a punch to the body.
Mcgee is looking to break free of the clinch but Pope has double underhooks.
Mcgee prevents a body shot from Pope.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcgee tries to break the clinch but Pope is controlling the position.
Good body shot from Mcgee.
Pope misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Mcgee breaks the clinch.
Pope doesn't manage to clinch there - Mcgee circles away.
Mcgee appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Pope dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rockwell Mcgee's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Pope connects with a single shot there.
Pope tries to land a body kick
and Mcgee makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pope misses with a lunging right hand
and Mcgee counters with a right hand to the body.
Pope tries to close the distance and clinch but Mcgee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mcgee feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mcgee looks to land a right hand but Pope moved out of range.
Pope wants to clinch but Mcgee slips to the side
and Mcgee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pope wants to clinch up but Mcgee keeps it at a distance.
Mcgee jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Good exchange - Pope coming out on top.
Pope misses with an uppercut
and Mcgee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pope missing with a left hand there. Mcgee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Mcgee tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Mcgee.
Pope misses with a hook
and Mcgee counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pope misses with a right hand
and Mcgee counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mcgee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Pope displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Eli Pope seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mcgee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mcgee misses with a left hand
and Pope counters with a straight right hand.
Pope scores with a sloppy right hand. Mcgee should have avoided that one.
Pope throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mcgee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mcgee looks to land a left hand but Pope moved out of range nicely.
Mcgee drops his hands momentarily and Pope takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pope ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mcgee moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mcgee.
Mcgee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pope throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pope tries to clinch but Mcgee moves away
and Mcgee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mcgee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Pope drives through and clinches with Mcgee against the cage.
Mcgee blocking some punches. #T2#
Pope tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcgee's elbow.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mcgee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pope is leaning against Mcgee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pope lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mcgee backwards.
Mcgee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mcgee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pope working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mcgee tries to break free but Pope pushes him back against the cage.
Pope tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcgee's elbow.
Pope makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pope misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mcgee wants to get back to striking at distance but Pope won't allow it.
Pope scores with a shot to the side of Mcgee's head.
Mcgee tries to break free but Pope pushes him back against the cage.
Pope swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Mcgee breaks the clinch.
Pope misses with a double jab.
Pope throws a sloppy head kick and Mcgee moves out of range easily.
Pope pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pope looks to throw the jab but Mcgee is out of range. #T3##CL2#
Mcgee gets tackled into the cage by Pope. Pope maintains the clinch.
Mcgee tries to break the clinch but Pope is controlling the position.
Pope tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcgee's elbow.
Mcgee has had enough of the clinch but Pope keeps him there for the moment.
Pope lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mcgee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mcgee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pope keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mcgee's efforts to push away.
Pope lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pope has Mcgee pressed against the cage, preventing Mcgee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pope misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mcgee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pope scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT2#Rockwell Mcgee's cut is getting worse.
Pope lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pope.
Mcgee prevents a body shot from Pope.
Pope scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pope has Mcgee pressed against the cage, preventing Mcgee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4##BC#
Mcgee manages to break the clinch.
Pope takes a swing at Mcgee's ribcage but misses.
Mcgee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pope misses with a wild combination.
Mcgee appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pope thows a leg kick but Mcgee checks it
and Mcgee counters with a left and a right that stings Pope.
Pope darts in trying to clinch
and Mcgee counters with a good low kick that Pope was not able to check.
Mcgee swats away the attempt to clinch by Pope.
Mcgee appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pope throws a right hand that misses
and Mcgee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pope tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pope throws a poor cross that misses
and Mcgee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eli Pope will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rockwell Mcgee's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Pope wants to clinch but Mcgee slips to the side
and Mcgee counters with a left and a right that stings Pope.
Pope gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pope has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mcgee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pope misses with a left hand
and Mcgee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pope misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mcgee.
A swing and a miss from Pope.
Mcgee throws out a loose jab but Pope uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcgee throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #ROC#Pope is rocked!
Eli Pope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgee jabs Pope to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mcgee moves out of range of the strikes.
Pope missing with a left hand there. Mcgee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mcgee throws a big counter combination but Pope scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pope scores with a hook to the body. Mcgee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pope scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1##CL2#
Pope forces Mcgee back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Mcgee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcgee looks to score with a jab to the body but Pope is just out of range.
Mcgee misses with a looping left.
Pope swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Mcgee misses its target.
Pope throws a lazy uppercut
and Mcgee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pope tries to clinch up but Mcgee circles away and keeps his distance.
Mcgee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mcgee throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pope counters with an inside leg kick.
Mcgee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circle, before Pope throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Mcgee's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Pope lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Eli Pope!
Eli Pope decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C324: Bloodaxe vs Matikainen
Date: Jul 14, 2024

#R1#
Pope looks to throw a body kick
and Assndrop counters with a stiff right hand.
Pope scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice defenses there by Pope.
Pope throws out a counter right but Assndrop avoids it with no problem.
Assndrop throws a body shot but no joy.
Assndrop scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Assndrop looks to land a right hand but Pope moved out of range.
Assndrop lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Assndrop misses with a body shot.
Pope feints a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Pope closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assndrop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pope misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Assndrop.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pope creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pope lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Assndrop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pope scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Assndrop. #T1##TD#
Assndrop gets control of Pope's arms and successfully pulls guard. Assndrop will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pope won't allow Assndrop to sweep him here.
Pope 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.
Pope won't allow Assndrop to sweep him here.
Assndrop trying to keep a closed guard but Pope is proving a slippery customer.
Pope must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pope wants to pass the guard but Assndrop is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pope 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. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pope jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Assndrop looks to score with a jab to the body but Pope is just out of range.
Maurits Assndrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Assndrop misses the jab.
Assndrop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Assndrop misses the shot to the body.
Pope takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Assndrop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pope appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Assndrop lands with a straight right. Pope didn't see that one coming.
Pope uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Assndrop.
Assndrop misses with a shot to the body
and Pope cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Assndrop throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Pope cracks Assndrop with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#It looks like Maurits Assndrop has been cut.
Pope lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Assndrop thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pope scores with a jab.
Pope misses with a right hand
and Assndrop counters with a stiff right hand.
Good leg kick by Assndrop.
Pope throws an off balance right hand
and Assndrop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Assndrop connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Assndrop buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Assndrop connects with a solid leg kick.
Assndrop connects with a right hand. Pope shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Assndrop misses with a hook
and Pope counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Assndrop turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Assndrop.
Assndrop throws out a loose jab but Pope uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pope takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pope throws the left hand but Assndrop avoids the punch easily.
Pope looks to throw the jab but Assndrop is out of range.
Assndrop looks to score with a jab to the body but Pope is just out of range.
Pope throws a right hand that misses
and Assndrop counters with a nice leg kick.
Assndrop with the inside leg kick.
Pope looks to throw a body kick
and Assndrop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Assndrop slips a straight right by Pope.
Assndrop swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Assndrop gets a clinch.
Assndrop misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maurits Assndrop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maurits Assndrop's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Assndrop throws an overhand right that lands on Pope's shoulder, as Pope tries to avoid the shot.
Maurits Assndrop is winning the standup battle so far.
Assndrop lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pope walks into a stiff left hand from Assndrop.
Assndrop misses the shot to the body.
Pope misses with a jab to the body
letting Assndrop counter with a right hand.
Assndrop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pope can do to turn this around?
Pope misses with an uppercut
letting Assndrop counter with a right hand.
Pope throws an off balance right hand
and Assndrop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left lands for Assndrop.
Assndrop lands a nice looking body shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Assndrop here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assndrop will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pope throws out a counter right but Assndrop avoids it with no problem.
Assndrop throws a leg kick that misses.
Pope misses with a right hand
and Assndrop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pope stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Assndrop.#T1#
A big right from Assndrop misses.
Pope lands with a hook. Assndrop tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pope is looking to clinch.
Pope swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Assndrop is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Pope misses.
Pope throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Assndrop lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pope lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Assndrop closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Assndrop working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pope presses Assndrop against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pope'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 Assndrop.
A short right from Assndrop on the inside.
Assndrop misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Pope lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Assndrop lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Pope on the inside.
Assndrop scores with a shoulder strike.
Assndrop working aggressively here.
Pope goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Assndrop blocks a body shot from Pope.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Assndrop.
Pope blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Assndrop lands a right hand.
Pope has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Assndrop seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pope can turn it around.
Pope goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maurits Assndrop has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pope blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short uppercut from Assndrop.
Assndrop is trying to pull guard but Pope turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Assndrop working aggressively here.
Assndrop lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Assndrop tries to pull guard but Pope won't allow it.
Pope gets through Assndrop's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Assndrop successfully pulls guard.
Pope slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Assndrop is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pope takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pope really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Assndrop. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pope trying to mount his opponent but Assndrop defends it.
Pope keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pope is taking a breather. Assndrop 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.#SUB#
Assndrop with the active half guard here but Pope passes nicely into side control.
Assndrop tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pope working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maurits Assndrop dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maurits Assndrop's cut.
That's time! Assndrop's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Pope rushes Assndrop and presses him up against the cage.
Pope doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Pope.
Assndrop throws a punch but it's blocked by Pope.
Assndrop throws a punch but it's blocked by Pope.
Pope blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pope lands with a left to the head.
Assndrop has a couple of punches blocked by Pope.
Assndrop tries a body shot but Pope blocks it.
Pope lands with a short shot to the head.
Pope misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pope misses with the head strike.
Pope lands a left hand.
Pope tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Assndrop's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pope.
Pope goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pope misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pope can't find room to land a body shot as Assndrop controls the action.
Assndrop lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pope backwards.
Assndrop jumps guard but Pope stands there with Assndrop around his waist. Assndrop gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pope scores with a shot to the side of Assndrop's head. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pope creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pope gets through Assndrop's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pope misses with a punch on the inside.
Pope misses with some punches. #TD#
Assndrop decides to pull guard.
Pope's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Assndrop pulls Pope in close to prevent any damage.
Eli Pope has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pope tries to free his leg and advance position but Assndrop is retaining full guard.
Pope showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Assndrop bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Assndrop lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pope looks to land a body kick but Assndrop moved away.
Assndrop lands a nice shot that snaps Pope's head back.
Assndrop misses with an uppercut. Pope saw that one coming.
Pope only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Pope throws a leg kick
and Assndrop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pope throws a hook but Assndrop blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Assndrop on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Pope.
A little jabbing left from Pope on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Assndrop. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Assndrop.
Assndrop with a nice calf kick.
Assndrop lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Assndrop moves out of range as Pope strikes.
Assndrop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Assndrop thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pope swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pope throws a right hand that misses
and Assndrop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pope throws an overhand right that lands on Assndrop's shoulder, as Assndrop tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pope throws a jab but it's blocked by Assndrop.
Assndrop seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Assndrop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Assndrop appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Assndrop throws a nice outside leg kick.
Assndrop jabs Pope to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pope swings widly with a right hand
enabling Assndrop to counter with a crisp jab.
Pope takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice defenses there by Assndrop.
It looked like Assndrop was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pope.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Maurits Assndrop.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Assndrop, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DC 139: Gambini v Pope
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Pope defending well as Gambini loads up on a big left hand.
Gambini lands a two punch combo.
Pope tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gambini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gambini throws a hook but Pope blocks it.
Gambini throws a looping overhand right but Pope ducks down to avoid it.
Pope keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gambini moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPope.
Gambini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pope counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Gino Gambini has been cut.
Gambini lands with a shot to the body.
Pope blocks a jab.
Pope looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pope throws a low kick but Gambini moves out of range easily.
Gambini lands with a straight right. Pope didn't see that one coming.
Pope avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gambini misses with a lunging right hand
and Pope counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Pope moves into range and clinches up with Gambini.
Pope lands an uppercut.
Pope lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pope blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gambini wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1#
Gambini throws a head punch that misses.
Gambini lands a body shot.
Gambini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gambini misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Gambini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gambini lands with an uppercut that bounces Pope off the cage and back into range.
Pope 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.
Pope moves out of range of the strikes.
Pope throws out a counter right but Gambini avoids it with no problem.
Gambini misses with a hook.
Gambini looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gambini throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gambini with a hook.
Gambini misses with a body shot.
Gambini smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gambini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gambini throws out a powerful jab.
Gambini scores with a hook.
Gambini throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gambini with a hook.
Gambini lands with an overhand left.
Gambini misses with a looping left.#T2#
Gambini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pope replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gambini blocks it well.
Gambini misses with a hook. Pope ducked under it nicely.
Gambini backing away here, and Pope unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gambini lands a jab to the head.
Gambini lands a lovely overhand right.
Pope takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pope takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gambini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pope.
Gambini looks to land a right hand but Pope moved out of range.
Gambini throws a hook but Pope blocks it.
Pope uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gambini.
Pope works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Pope takes the fight into the clinch.
Pope is leaning against Gambini and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gambini swings wildly with an uppercut but Pope uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pope lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Pope lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Gambini fails to land.
Pope swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pope blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pope goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gambini lands an uppercut.
Gambini lands a shot to the body.
Pope blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gambini.
Pope goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pope swings wildly with an uppercut but Gambini uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Gambini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pope staying out of range there.
Pope swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pope bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pope takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gambini throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Pope to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Pope closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gambini misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Pope tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gambini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pope lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gambini or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gambini.
Pope fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pope tries to work over Gambini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gambini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pope cracks Gambini with a nice body shot.
Pope misses with a body punch.
Pope lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pope is working Gambini over against the cage.
A short right from Gambini.
Gambini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pope lands a nice shot to the body.
Gambini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pope blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pope creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Pope.
Gambini misses with a punch on the inside.
Pope lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pope lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gambini.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gino Gambini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gino Gambini's cut.
That's time! Gambini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gambini moves out of range as Pope strikes.
Pope walks into a stiff left hand from Gambini.
Gambini throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pope scores with a hook.
Pope misses with a body kick.
Gambini swings widly with a right hand
letting Pope counter with a right hand.
Gambini missing with a left hand there. Pope was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gambini lands a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Gambini as he connects with a hook.
Gambini looks to score with a jab to the body but Pope is just out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gambini, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gambini misses with a looping right.
Gambini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pope.
Gambini scores with a jab.
Gambini cracks Pope with a good jab.#T1#
Nice jab there from Gambini.
Gambini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pope.
Gambini is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pope pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pope slips a straight right by Gambini.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pope! But no joy.
Pope jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gambini throws an overhand right that lands on Pope's shoulder, as Pope tries to avoid the shot.
Gino Gambini is winning the standup battle so far.
Pope tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gambini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gambini scores with a nice right hand.
Gambini lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pope slips a straight right by Gambini.
Pope keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gambini slips under a jab from Pope.
Pope gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gambini is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pope needs to keep his hands up - Gambini had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Pope ducks under a wild hook from Gambini.
Pope defending well as Gambini loads up on a big left hand.
Gambini backing away here, and Pope unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gambini throws an off balance right hand
enabling Pope to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gambini darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pope takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A lazy left from Gambini finds it's target.
Good shot there by Gambini.
Gambini misses the shot to the body.
And Pope responds with a good body kick, but Gambini manages to step out the way in time.
Nice defenses there by Gambini.
Pope is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gambini.
Gambini swings widly with a right hand
and Pope counters with a nice uppercut.
Pope moves out of range of the strikes.
Pope looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pope lands with a hook. Gambini tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gambini misses with a jab to the body
and Pope counters with an outside leg kick.
Gambini keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gambini looks to land a left hand but Pope moved out of range nicely.#T3#
The fighters circling - Gambini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gambini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pope looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A slow jab from Gambini misses its intended target.
Gambini scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gambini misses with an uppercut. Pope saw that one coming.
Gambini jabs Pope right on the nose. Pope blinks but takes it well.
Gambini throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gambini misses with a hook. Pope ducked under it nicely.
Gambini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Pope releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pope throws a leg kick but Gambini moved away.
Gino Gambini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pope throws a looping overhand right but Gambini ducks down to avoid it.
Gambini jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gambini lands a head shot.
Nice shot lands for Gambini.
Gambini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pope can do to turn this around?
Gambini lands the left hand.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gambini lands a nice shot that snaps Pope's head back.
Gambini throws a big shot that misses.
Pope thinks about the counter body kick.
Gambini needs to keep his hands up - Pope had a free shot at his head there.
Pope keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gambini.
Gambini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pope.
Pope slips a jab from Gambini.
Pope follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Pope moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Pope releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pope moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pope tries to close the distance and clinch but Gambini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gambini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pope slips a jab from Gambini.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gambini misses with an uppercut.
Gambini misses with a wild body shot.
Gambini keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pope cracks Gambini with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gino Gambini dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gino Gambini's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Gambini just misses with a punch to the body.
Gambini bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pope's head.
Gambini moves out of range of the body kick.
Gambini looks to score with a jab to the body but Pope is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Pope as he connects with a hook.
Pope takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gambini connects with a crisp jab.
Gambini misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Pope was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pope moves away from the strike by Gambini.
Pope jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gambini misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambini lands with a right hand.
Pope uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gambini.
Pope takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gambini with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gambini swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pope connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Gambini misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Pope on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gambini connects with a body shot.
A slow jab from Gambini misses its intended target.
Despite the aggression on Pope's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gambini misses with a wild body shot.
Pope steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gambini.
Gambini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pope manages to avoid it.
Gambini scores with a shot to the body.
Pope has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gambini lands a body shot.
Pope takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gambini just misses with a punch to the body.
Gambini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gambini throws a hook but Pope blocks it.
Pope swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pope throws a hook but Gambini blocks it.
Decent striking displayed by Pope there.
Gambini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pope manages to avoid it.#T2#
Gambini misses with a hook.
Pope defending well as Gambini loads up on a big left hand.
Pope doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gambini connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gambini misses with a hook
and Gambini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gambini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gambini scores with a sloppy right hand. Pope should have avoided that one.
Gambini misses with a left hand
and Pope counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Gambini is rocked!
Gambini misses with a left hand
and Pope counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gambini thinking.
Pope throws a body kick that misses.
Gambini misses with a right hand
and Pope makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gambini connects with a looping right hand.
A big right from Gambini misses.
Pope avoids the body shot from Gambini.
Pope slips a straight right by Gambini.#T3#
Gambini throws a lazy uppercut
and Pope counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Gambini is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pope throws the left hand but Gambini avoids the punch easily.
Gambini throws a shot from downtown. Pope moves away and avoids it.
Gambini backing away here, and Pope unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gambini seems to have got his legs back now.
Gambini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pope.
Pope uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gambini.
Pope drops his hands momentarily and Gambini takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gambini scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gambini fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pope moves out of range as Gambini strikes.
Gambini misses with a hook. Pope ducked under it nicely.
Gambini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pope throws out a counter right but Gambini avoids it with no problem.
Pope throws a hook but Gambini blocks it.
Gambini swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gambini takes a swing at Pope's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from Pope. #T4#
Gambini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gambini misses with a hook. Pope ducked under it nicely.
Pope looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pope scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gambini throws a lazy right hand but Pope sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pope throws the left hand but Gambini avoids the punch easily.
Gambini throws the left hand but Pope avoids the punch easily.
Pope throws a jab when Gambini was well out of range.
Pope drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pope avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pope looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gambini misses with an uppercut. Pope saw that one coming.
Pope throws a jab but it's blocked by Gambini.
Gambini fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pope misses with a kick to the body.
Pope avoids the body shot from Gambini.
A little jabbing left from Pope on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gino Gambini clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Gino Gambini's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Gambini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gambini misses with a lunging right hand
and Pope cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gambini misses with an uppercut.
Pope misses with a straight left.
Pope misses with a body kick.
Pope looks to land a right hand but Gambini moved out of range.
Gambini misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Pope was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab lands there for Gambini.
Gambini throws a body punch but Pope moves out of range.
Pope takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambini throws a lazy uppercut
and Pope cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gambini catches Pope with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice shot lands for Gambini.
Gambini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pope was well out of range. Poor timing from Gambini.
Gambini looks to land a left hand but Pope moved out of range nicely.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Gambini misses the target.
A slow jab from Gambini misses its intended target.
The crowd cheers as Pope lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gambini doesn't seem phased though.
Gambini misses with a hook to the body
and Pope counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gambini throws a lazy right hand but Pope sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gambini misses with an uppercut.
Pope walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gambini.
Pope uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gambini.
Pope replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gambini blocks it well.
Good leg kick by Pope.
Pope steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gambini.
Pope swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gambini misses with a left hand
and Pope counters with a nice uppercut.
Pope throws a jab but it's blocked by Gambini.
Pope throws out a loose jab but Gambini uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Gambini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Pope.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gambini misses with a wild body shot.
Gambini misses with a jab to the body
and Pope cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gambini takes one to the side of the head.
Pope staying out of range there.
Pope throws a counter combo.
Gambini misses with a right hand
and Pope counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gambini falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pope connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gambini misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pope counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gambini throws out a loose jab but Pope uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pope throws a lazy right hand but Gambini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gambini misses with a lunging right hand
and Gambini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gambini misses with an uppercut. Pope saw that one coming.#T3#
Gambini throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pope on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Gambini misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gambini. Pope does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gambini scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gambini misses with an uppercut.
Pope is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gambini with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gambini darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gambini lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pope goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gambini digs a good body shot into Pope's ribs.
Pope moves away from the strike by Gambini.
Pope throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Gambini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pope looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gambini tests Pope's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gambini throws the left hand but Pope avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Gambini lunges at Pope with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pope's hand.
Pope slips under a jab from Gambini.
Gambini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gambini throws out a loose jab but Pope uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Pope moves into range and clinches up with Gambini.
Pope goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Gambini breaks the clinch.
Gambini misses the body punch
and Pope counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The fighters circling - Gambini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gambini misses with a jab to the body
and Pope counters with an inside leg kick.
Gambini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pope.
Gambini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gambini misses the jab.
Pope throws a lazy right hand but Gambini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gambini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pope.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Gino Gambini will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gino Gambini's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Pope moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gambini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pope manages to avoid it.
Gambini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pope.
Pope looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pope with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gambini to score with a decent uppercut.
Pope thows a leg kick but Gambini checks it
and Gambini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Pope pushes Gambini up against the cage in a clinch.
Pope misses with a body punch.
Pope can't find room to land a body shot as Gambini controls the action.
A short uppercut from Gambini.
Pope blocks an uppercut.
Gambini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pope misses with some punches.
Pope presses Gambini against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gambini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pope tries to throw a body punch but Gambini avoids it by throwing Pope back against the cage.
Gambini blocks a body shot from Pope.
Pope misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gambini. #T1#
Pope tries to work over Gambini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pope.
Pope throws a head punch that misses.
Pope keeps control of Gambini as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gambini creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pope blocks an uppercut.
Gambini throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Popes head.
Gambini misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Gambini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pope walks into a stiff left hand from Gambini.
Pope tries to clinch up but Gambini circles away and keeps his distance.
Gambini misses with an uppercut
and Pope counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gambini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gambini throws a looping overhand right but Pope ducks down to avoid it.
Gambini misses the shot to the body.
Pope looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gambini misses with a hook.
It seemed like Pope was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Eli Pope has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pope punishes Gambini's body with a nice straight punch.
Gambini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice cross by Gambini.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gambini throws a poor cross that misses
and Pope connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Pope misses the target.
A big left from Gambini misses.
Gambini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pope.
Pope uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gambini.
Pope pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gambini lands a jab to the head.
Gambini connects with a right hand. Pope shakes it off.
Gambini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gambini shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pope eats them both and turns towards Gambini to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gambini scores with a jab. Pope acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Pope slips a jab from Gambini.
The fighters circling - Gambini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gambini throws a shot from downtown. Pope moves away and avoids it.
Gambini listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Gambini.#CL2#
Pope closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gambini. #BC#
Gambini manages to break the clinch.
Gambini throws a body punch but Pope moves out of range.
Gambini misses the jab.
Pope tries to clinch but Gambini moves out of range.
Gambini swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gambini scores with a hook.
A slow jab from Gambini misses its intended target.
Pope displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gambini throws out the jab. #T4#
Pope takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gambini throws a series of punches but Pope moves out of range.
Gambini lands with an uppercut that bounces Pope off the cage and back into range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pope slips under a jab from Gambini.
Gambini misses with a lunging right hand
and Pope counters with a straight right hand.
Gambini throws a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gambini.
Pope is looking to clinch.
Gambini scores with a nice head shot.
Pope scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gambini doesn't seem bothered though.
Gambini throws the left hand but Pope avoids the punch easily.
Pope looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gambini misses with a hook.
Pope slips a straight right by Gambini.
Gino Gambini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gambini lands a slapping body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gino Gambini!
Gino Gambini retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Gino Gambini, 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: DC 136: Pisswater v Brown
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Pope lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Bishop Bonesteel has been cut.
Pope checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pope is looking to counter with a body kick.
Pope pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pope tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bonesteel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bonesteel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bonesteel misses with a wild body shot.
Pope swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pope misses with a body kick.
Pope throws a right hand that misses
and Bonesteel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonesteel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pope sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bonesteel throws a right hand that misses
and Pope counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab from Bonesteel.#T1#
Bonesteel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bonesteel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pope.
Pope on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pope lands a lovely overhand right.
Pope keeps Bonesteel at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
Pope instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bonesteel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bonesteel tries to throw a body punch but Pope avoids it by throwing Bonesteel back against the cage.
Pope tries to throw a body punch but Bonesteel avoids it by throwing Pope back against the cage. #T2#
Pope misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bonesteel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bonesteel can't find room to land a body shot as Pope controls the action.
Bonesteel 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!
Pope misses with a body punch.
Bonesteel blocks a body shot from Pope.
Bonesteel tries to throw a body punch but Pope avoids it by throwing Bonesteel back against the cage.
Pope prevents a body shot from Bonesteel.
Pope misses with the head strike.
Pope tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bonesteel tries to throw a body punch but Pope avoids it by throwing Bonesteel back against the cage.
Bonesteel misses with the head strike.
Pope softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bonesteel misses with some punches.
Bonesteel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bonesteel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bonesteel can't find room to land a body shot as Pope controls the action.
Bonesteel has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pope seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bonesteel can turn it around.
Bonesteel tries to throw a body punch but Pope avoids it by throwing Bonesteel back against the cage.
Bonesteel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Pope's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonesteel.
A short right from Bonesteel on the inside. #T3#
Pope lands with a left to the head.
Pope lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pope blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pope goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pope blocks a body shot from Bonesteel.
Bonesteel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonesteel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonesteel.
Bonesteel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pope blocks a body shot from Bonesteel.
Bonesteel throws a punch but it's blocked by Pope.
Bonesteel lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Pope.
A head punch on the inside from Bonesteel fails to land.
Bonesteel has a couple of punches blocked by Pope.
Pope throws a head punch that misses.
Bonesteel working aggressively here.
Bonesteel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bonesteel misses with a body punch.
Bonesteel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonesteel blocks a body shot from Pope.
Pope blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Pope lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bonesteel backwards.
Pope lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bonesteel.
Bonesteel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Pope - that landed with a thud.
Bonesteel misses with some punches.
Pope lands a body shot.
Bonesteel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bonesteel can't find room to land a body shot as Pope controls the action.
Bonesteel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pope backwards.
Bonesteel is leaning against Pope and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bonesteel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pope backwards.
Nice body punch from Pope.
A short uppercut from Pope.
A hook to the body from Pope.
Pope blocking some punches.
Bonesteel throws a punch but it's blocked by Pope.
Pope gets through Bonesteel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonesteel.
Bonesteel misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bonesteel fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pope.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bishop Bonesteel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bishop Bonesteel's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bonesteel scoring well with a low kick there.
Pope stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bonesteel thows a leg kick but Pope checks it
and Pope counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bonesteel throws a big shot that misses.
Pope blocks a jab.
Pope keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bishop Bonesteel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Pope lands a left and a right that send Bonesteel crashing to the mat, dazed. Pope thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Bonesteel is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pope connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Bonesteel out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eli Pope!
A victorious Eli Pope thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DC110 :Farfan v Savisto
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Pope slips a jab and a cross from Christ.
Christ misses with a low kick.
Pope walks into a jab.
Pope throws out a loose jab but Christ uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christ shapes to counter with a head kick.
Christ misses with a head kick.
Christ misses the shot to the body.
Christ throws a head kick but Pope moves out of range.
Pope throws a solid leg kick but Christ takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pope.
Pope takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Christ connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pope walks into a stiff left hand from Christ.
Christ lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pope circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab by Christ.
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!
Christ throws a right and a left that Pope avoids nicely. #T1#
Pope misses with a right hand
and Christ counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Christ thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christ misses the jab.
Pope checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Christ thumps Pope with a low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pope crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Christ - the referee stops the clock and Pope gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Christ. Pope manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pope takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pope bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pope is looking to counter punch.
Christ has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pope tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Christ throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pope swings for the body but Christ moves out of range.
Christ thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pope swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Christ scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Christ with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Christ lands with a straight right. Pope didn't see that one coming.
Christ scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Christ thumps Pope with a low kick.
Pope bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pope shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Christ throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pope throws a wild body kick that Christ sees coming a mile off.
Pope moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Christ misses with a body shot.
Pope stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Christ.
Christ lands a really nice looking cross but Pope seems unphased.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christ. Pope does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christ uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Pope moves out of range as Christ strikes.
Christ pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Judah Christ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pope lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#It looks like Judah Christ has been cut.
Pope getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Christ swinging wildly here.
Pope looks to land a left hand but Christ moved out of range nicely.
Pope misses the shot to the body.
Pope 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.
Christ uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pope.
A bone on bone clash there as Pope blocks the leg kick.
Christ is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pope had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Christ swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christ slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
A head kick misses from Christ.
Good leg kick by Christ.
Christ lands with a straight right. Pope didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Christ misses.
Pope was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pope throws out a loose jab but Christ uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christ tries a quick counter leg kick but Pope is wise to it.
Christ throws a nice inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Christ.
Christ scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Christ misses.
Pope is looking to counter punch.
Pope showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Christ.
Pope takes one to the side of the head.
Christ thuds his right hand into Pope's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Judah Christ dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Judah Christ's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Christ listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Christ tries a low kick but Pope avoids it.
Pope was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Christ throws a sloppy body shot
and Pope counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christ with a nice calf kick.
Pope is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Christ with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Christ throws a body kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Christ.
Pope takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Christ comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Christ with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A shot to the liver by Christ. Beautiful body shot.
Christ walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pope checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An attempted straight right counter from Pope misses the target.
Christ fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pope.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christ lands a nice hook to Pope's body. Pope takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Christ buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Christ uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pope.
Christ feints a counter leg kick.
Pope 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.
Christ misses with a jab to the body
letting Pope counter with a right hand.
Pope uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christ.
Pope fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Christ looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Christ connects with a nice looking jab.
Christ moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Christ has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Christ steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pope.
A little jabbing left from Christ on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Christ misses with a jab to the body
and Pope makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Christ really felt that one!
Pope takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Christ tries to land a front kick but Pope steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Christ jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Judah Christ seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Christ.
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!
Pope misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Christ darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Christ throws a jab but it's blocked by Pope.
Pope takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pope moves out of range of the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Pope misses the target.
Christ looks to land a body kick but Pope moved away.
Pope throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Christ on the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Pope lands an impressive looking overhand right. Christ doesn't seem phased though.
Christ moves away from the strike by Pope.
Pope is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Christ moves out of range as Pope throws a body kick.
Pope just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Christ misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Christ.
Pope slips under a jab from Christ.
Pope is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Christ.
Christ throws a jab but it's blocked by Pope.
Good shot there by Christ.
Christ lands a right hook to the body.
Pope looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Christ pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pope takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Christ ducks under a wild hook from Pope.
Christ lands a leg kick that knocks Pope off balance momentarily.
Pope misses with a right hand
and Christ counters with a straight right hand.
Christ misses with a leg kick
and Pope counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christ takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#That has opened up Judah Christ's cut even more.
Good leg kick by Christ.
Pope takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Christ throws a quick inside leg kick.
Christ connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Christ throws a big shot that misses.
Pope takes one to the side of the head.
Christ changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Christ connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Christ lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pope's sensitive parts.
Christ ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christ misses with a low kick.
Christ fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pope.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Judah Christ showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Judah Christ's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Christ misses with a straight right.
Pope throwing a counter right hand but Christ manages to avoid it.
A big right from Christ misses.
A little feinted left hand from Pope on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Christ throws a one two combo.
Christ lands a nice hook to Pope's body. Pope takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pope has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pope there as he acknowledges the shot.
Christ misses with a wild body shot.
Christ lands a jab to Pope's midsection.
Christ looks to throw the jab but Pope is out of range.
Pope avoids the body shot from Christ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Christ lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pope has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pope and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pope is looking to counter punch.
Pope moves out of range of the strikes.
As Christ looks to move away, Pope throws a big counter combo but Christ just gets out of the way.
Christ throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pope stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pope tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Pope slips under a jab.
Christ lands a head kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Christ misses the target.
Christ feints and then cracks Pope's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pope down.
Christ missing with a left hand there. Pope was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christ lands with a thumping leg kick.
Christ displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pope throws out the jab.
Christ fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Christ doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Christ just misses with a punch to the body.
Christ thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christ misses with an uppercut
and Pope counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christ misses with a low kick.#T2#
Pope throws a low kick but Christ moves out of range easily.
Christ with a nice calf kick.
Christ moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pope - that will leave a mark!
Pope avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pope scores with a hook to the body. Christ takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab by Pope.
Pope lands with a straight right. Christ didn't see that one coming.
Pope takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Christ uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pope.
Christ takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Christ lands a body shot.
Pope takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T3#
Christ catches Pope with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Christ takes a swing at Pope's ribcage but misses.
Christ lands a glancing blow to the side of Pope's head.
Christ lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pope on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Christ. Christ obviously looking to wear him down.
Christ throws a low kick but Pope avoids it.
Christ tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pope swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pope throws out a loose jab but Christ uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christ misses with a few strikes there.
Pope slips under a jab from Christ.
Pope on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Christ. Christ obviously looking to wear him down.
Pope misses with a head kick. #T4#
Christ throws an overhand right that lands on Pope's shoulder, as Pope tries to avoid the shot.
Christ is looking to slow Pope down with leg kicks.
Pope checks a leg kick nicely.
Pope loads up on a big right hand but Christ slips the punch.
Christ slips under a jab.
Pope defending well as Christ loads up on a big left hand.
Pope looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Christ lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pope ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christ moves away.
Christ misses with a two punch combination.
Christ fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pope is out of range.
Pope uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christ.
Christ throws a leg kick which misses Pope's front leg but catches the back leg as Pope tries to avoid it.
Pope tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Judah Christ really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Judah Christ's cut.
That's time! Pope's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Pope blocks a low kick nicely.
Pope tried to score with a low kick but Christ checks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Christ.
Christ works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christ. Pope does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Pope wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Christ throws a head kick that misses.
Pope appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pope takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Christ connects with a leg kick.
Pope misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ scores with a leg kick.
Christ has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pope finds it's way round the side to connect with Christ's head.
Christ throws a hook but Pope avoids it easily.
And Pope counters with a quick kick to the body but Christ blocks it.
Christ throws a leg kick which misses Pope's front leg but catches the back leg as Pope tries to avoid it. #T1#
Pope blocks a jab.
Pope is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Christ throws a right hand that misses
and Pope counters with a nice uppercut.
Christ slips under a jab.
A head kick by Christ misses
and Pope connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Christ is rocked!
Christ ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pope moves away.
Christ is still on wobbly legs! Can Pope finish him?
Christ thows a leg kick but Pope checks it
and Pope makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Christ is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Christ swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christ throws a low kick, looking for Pope's leg but Pope calmly moves out of range.
Pope looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Christ is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Pope doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Christ crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Christ's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eli Pope!
Eli Pope retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Eli Pope thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DC 103: Burdon v Pope
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
Burdon lands a nice looking body shot.
Burdon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pope doesn't seem bothered though.
Burdon throws an off balance right hand
letting Pope counter with a right hand.
Burdon misses with a looping right.
Pope misses with a hook
and Burdon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pope cracks a nice hook into Burdon's ribs.
Pope takes one to the chin there.
Burdon throws an off balance right hand
and Pope counters with a good, hard body kick but Burdon shrugs it off.
Burdon throws an off balance right hand
and Pope counters with a huge head kick that drops Burdon! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eli Pope!
Eli Pope is the new lightweight champion!
Eli Pope decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DC 97: Burdon v Ratt
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
Pope swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Belly decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pope's guard.
Belly tries to free his leg and advance position but Pope is retaining full guard.
Pope keeping moving, preventing Belly from controlling successfully.
Belly might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pope haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pope tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Belly drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pope manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Belly has Pope in his guard.#REVR#
Belly wants to sweep here but Pope controlling him for the moment. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belly trying to keep a closed guard but Pope is proving a slippery customer.
Pope is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pope being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Belly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Belly is controlling Pope's posture.
Belly is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Belly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Belly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pope slips a straight right by Belly.#T3#
Belly swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pope throws the kick towards the body but Belly avoids it.
As Pope backs off Belly throws a huge counter combo but Pope manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Belly gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pope stops a takedown attempt from Belly.
A nice left hand lands by Pope.
Pope stops a takedown attempt from Belly.
Pope misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Belly blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Belly pulls guard successfully.
Pope stays in close to Belly's body and controls the position.
Belly lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Pope pulls Belly in close to prevent any damage.
Belly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pope is keeping the position for now. #T4##SU2#
Belly stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Belly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Pope on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Belly takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pope on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pope throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pope keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Belly.
Belly scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belly tries to clinch but Pope is having none of it.
Belly lands the left hand.
Pope changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pope on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jello Belly dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Belly is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Belly jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Belly has managed to clinch.
Pope prevents the takedown attempt.
Pope lands a left hand. #BC2#
Belly breaks the clinch.
Belly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Belly cracks Pope with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pope takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheers as Pope lands an impressive looking overhand right. Belly doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Belly clinches up with Pope and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Belly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jello Belly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belly looks to score with a jab to the body but Pope is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belly throws a combination that misses
and Pope counters with a good low kick that Belly was not able to check.
Belly with a nice cross.
Belly stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Belly misses with a takedown attempt
and Pope counters with a left to the body.
Belly is breathing heavily.
Belly misses with a hook
and Pope counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Pope jabs Belly right on the nose. Belly blinks but takes it well.
Donk. Pope catches Belly right on the button with a cross.
Belly has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Belly misses with an uppercut
and Pope counters with an inside leg kick.
Belly feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Popes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pope avoids the body shot from Belly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belly. Pope does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belly misses with a few strikes there.
Pope is looking for a counter combo.
Pope throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pope walks into a stiff left hand from Belly.
Pope uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belly.
Belly takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Belly throws a nice looking combination but Pope bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Pope coming out on top.#ROC#Belly is rocked!
Belly misses the shot to the body.
Belly wants to clinch but Pope slips to the side
and Pope counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Belly is still on wobbly legs! Can Pope finish him?#T2#
Pope showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Belly.
It looked like Pope wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pope plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Belly swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Belly face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eli Pope!
A relieved looking Eli Pope thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Jello Belly had this to say: 'I'm hungry'.

Event: DC 89: Sitsongrit v Battleby
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
Pope lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sukbunsung at a distance.
Chaiyo Sukbunsung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sukbunsung with a nice cross.
The fighters circling - Sukbunsung throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pope doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sukbunsung moves out of range as Pope strikes.
Pope on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sukbunsung takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sukbunsung defending well as Pope loads up on a big left hand.
Sukbunsung lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sukbunsung misses with a hook
letting Pope counter with a right hand.
Pope lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sukbunsung at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sukbunsung misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Pope to counter with a crisp jab.
Pope thuds his shin into the meat of Sukbunsung's side.
Sukbunsung scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pope doesn't seem bothered though.
Sukbunsung wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sukbunsung lands with a good body shot.
Sukbunsung stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sukbunsung scores with a hook to the body. Pope takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Sukbunsung looks to throw the jab but Pope is out of range.
Sukbunsung swings widly with a right hand
and Pope counters with a nice leg kick.
Pope throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pope throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pope gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pope takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pope moves out of range of the strikes.
Pope throws a counter combo.
Good exchange - Pope coming out on top.
Sukbunsung misses with a lunging right hand
letting Pope counter with a right hand.
Sukbunsung lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pope throws a hook to the side of Sukbunsung's head but Sukbunsung sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sukbunsung swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pope throws out a counter right but Sukbunsung avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pope just misses with a punch to the body.
Sukbunsung scores with the left hand. Pope knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Sukbunsung ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pope moves away.
Pope chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sukbunsung is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sukbunsung misses with a shot to the body
and Pope counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sukbunsung lands with a right hand.
Pope displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sukbunsung throws out the jab.
Sukbunsung misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Pope counters with a crisp one two that drops Sukbunsung! Pope thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sukbunsung to his feet! Sukbunsung is in big trouble!#ROC2#Sukbunsung is rocked!
A jab from Pope misses.
Oh Sukbunsung is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sukbunsung digs a good body shot into Pope's ribs.
Sukbunsung misses the shot to the body.
Sukbunsung throws an off balance right hand
and Pope counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pope moves out of range of the strikes.
Pope cracks Sukbunsung with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Sukbunsung tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Pope pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Sukbunsung is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eli Pope!
Eli Pope decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DC 82: Farman vs Pisswater
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
McDade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pope sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pope keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Pope.
Pope misses with a looping right.
Pope looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pope.
Pope throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDade on the side of the head.
McDade staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Pope misses its intended target.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDade.
Pope blocks a low kick nicely.
Pope lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McDade at a distance.
A jab from McDade misses.
Pope misses with a hook
and McDade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick by Pope misses
enabling McDade to counter with a crisp jab.
Pope throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pope. McDade does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been told by McDade's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McDade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pope throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pope tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
McDade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pope manages to avoid it.
Eli Pope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Pope.
McDade tries a low kick but Pope avoids it.
Pope lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pope throws a front kick aimed at McDade's knee but McDade avoids it well.
McDade throws a hook but Pope blocks it.
McDade scoring well with a low kick there.
McDade looks to score with a jab to the body but Pope is just out of range.
Pope throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pope throws a poor cross that misses
and McDade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDade throws a counter high kick but Pope was just alert enough to avoid it.
Pope moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McDade works Pope's body with a nice hook.
McDade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pope connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pope misses the jab.
A big left from Pope misses.
McDade has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pope.
McDade cracks Pope with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
McDade keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McDade bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McDade takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pope misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Pope misses.
McDade throws a hook but Pope blocks it.
Pope is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDade.
Pope throws a leg kick which misses McDade's front leg but catches the back leg as McDade tries to avoid it.
The fighters circling - McDade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDade throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pope stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McDade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pope connects with a right hand. McDade shakes it off.
McDade throws a lazy right hand but Pope sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pope misses with an uppercut. McDade saw that one coming.
McDade throws a leg kick but Pope sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McDade misses with a hook.
Pope throws a hook to the side of McDade's head but McDade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pope paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pope takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Pope thows a leg kick but McDade checks it
and McDade counters with an inside leg kick.
Pope throws a big shot that misses.
McDade's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pope under the eye.
A big right from Pope misses.
Pope sizes up McDade with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pope throws a hook to the side of McDade's head but McDade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDade throwing a counter right hand but Pope manages to avoid it.
McDade thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pope if he has to take too many more of those.
McDade lands with an overhand left.
McDade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pope.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pope.
McDade throws a series of punches but Pope moves out of range.
Pope lands a jab to McDade's midsection.
McDade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDade motions for Pope to come forward. McDade throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDade slips under a jab.
Pope throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDade connects with the punch.#T4#
Pope loads up on a big right hand but McDade slips the punch.
Pope comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pope pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pope loads up on a big right hand but McDade slips the punch.
Pope throws a head kick that misses
and McDade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDade cracks a nice hook into Pope's ribs.
McDade throws a head kick that misses.
McDade on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McDade lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circling - McDade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pope is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDade.
McDade throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pope.
A head kick misses from McDade.
Pope keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDade.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pope checks a leg kick.
McDade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pope misses with a looping right.
Pope takes one on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eli Pope will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
McDade fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pope misses with a low kick.
Pope takes one to the chin there.
McDade throws a jab when Pope was well out of range.
Pope tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDade cracks a nice hook into Pope's ribs.
Kevin McDade is winning the standup battle so far.
Pope scores with a nice head shot.
Pope fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McDade is out of range.
McDade looks to land a left hand but Pope moved out of range nicely.
McDade scores with a nice right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for McDade.
Pope scores with a nice strike.
McDade throws out a loose jab but Pope uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pope throws a series of punches but McDade moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pope jabs McDade right on the nose. McDade blinks but takes it well.
Pope looks to land a combination but McDade avoids it well.
Pope scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McDade moves out of range of the body kick from Pope.
Good exchange - Pope coming out on top.#T1#
McDade misses with a head kick.
Pope swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDade thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pope if he has to take too many more of those.
McDade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pope moves away.
Pope throws a right hand that misses
and McDade counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Pope throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pope just misses with a punch to the body.
McDade throws a big counter combination but Pope scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pope dips to his left and cracks McDade with an uppercut!
McDade buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pope misses with a kick to the body.
McDade is looking to clinch but Pope is avoiding it.
The fighters circling - Pope throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pope rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pope lands with an uppercut that bounces McDade off the cage and back into range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pope crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McDade - the referee stops the clock and Pope gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McDade. Pope manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pope throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDade counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDade throws a jab when Pope was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from McDade.#T2#
Pope misses with a right hand
and McDade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pope.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McDade.
Pope throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pope has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDade.
McDade moves out of range of the body kick from Pope.
McDade was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pope throws a poor cross that misses
and McDade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like McDade was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pope.
McDade darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pope throws a leg kick
letting McDade counter with a right hand.
A left lands for Pope.
McDade blocks the body kick.
Pope misses with a leg kick
and Pope takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pope has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDade.
Pope uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pope has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pope goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pope misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McDade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick lands from McDade. #T3#
Pope scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McDade doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Pope does it's job there.
Pope misses with the body kick
and McDade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pope.
Pope scores with a sloppy right hand. McDade should have avoided that one.
Pope fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pope misses with an uppercut. McDade saw that one coming.
Pope bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDade fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Pope misses.
A counter left hand to the body from McDade misses its target.
McDade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Pope misses the target.
Pope digs a good body shot into McDade's ribs.
Pope pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDade tries to land a front kick but Pope steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good shot there by McDade.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDade misses with a looping left.
McDade blocks a head kick by Pope. #T4#
McDade throws a body shot but no joy.
McDade misses the jab.
McDade moves out of range of the body kick from Pope.
Pope misses with a looping left.
McDade checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pope misses with a jab to the body
and McDade counters with a series of strikes. Pope will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pope slips under a jab.
McDade cracks Pope with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McDade connects with a right hand. Pope shakes it off.
Pope scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pope misses with a looping left.
McDade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pope.
McDade throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDade lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pope will feel that in the morning.
McDade misses with a low kick.
McDade throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pope on the side of the head.
Pope connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McDade's hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin McDade 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#
Pope misses with an uppercut
and Pope takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pope throws a hook to the side of McDade's head but McDade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDade tries to move into range but Pope moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McDade moves out of range as Pope throws a body kick.
McDade connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pope momentarily.
Pope connects with the punch.
McDade on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McDade getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pope walks into a straight right hand from McDade.
McDade slips under a jab from Pope.
McDade takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McDade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pope throws a body kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pope swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pope has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McDade.
Pope throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pope looks to land a left hand but McDade moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Pope.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from McDade. Pope does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDade looks for the body kick but Pope saw that one coming.
Pope misses with a hook.
Good exchange - Pope coming out on top.
Good work by Pope as he checks the leg kick.
Pope fakes the leg kick and cracks McDade in the body.
McDade throws a chopping leg kick but Pope manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McDade tries to move into range but Pope moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McDade scores with a head kick.
Pope looks to land a left hand but McDade moved out of range nicely.
Pope moves out of range of the body kick.
Pope scores with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Pope there.
Pope throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pope thuds a left hand into McDade's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDade cracks Pope with a right hand to the side of the head.
McDade stuns Pope with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McDade fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pope on the side of the head.#T2#
McDade lands a nice shot that snaps Pope's head back.
Pope connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McDade throws a quick inside leg kick.
McDade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pope.
Pope lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Pope misses
and McDade counters with a stiff right hand.
Pope connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pope walks into a jab.
McDade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pope sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pope is looking to score with low kicks.
Pope misses with a straight right.
Pope misses with a wild body shot.
McDade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Pope misses its intended target.
McDade cracks Pope with a good jab.
A swing and a miss from Pope.
The fighters circling - Pope throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
McDade throws a hook to the side of Pope's head but Pope sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pope dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDade's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pope connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McDade scrambles back to his feet.
Pope uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McDade has time to react.
Pope misses with a hook.
Pope lands with a good body shot.
A swing and a miss from Pope.
McDade throwing a counter right hand but Pope manages to avoid it.
McDade scores with a punch to the head.
Pope throws a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Pope misses.
Pope slips a straight right by McDade.
Pope moves away from the strike by McDade.
Pope walks into a jab.
McDade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDade uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pope attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pope avoids the head kick by McDade. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDade throws a low kick, looking for Pope's leg but Pope calmly moves out of range.
Pope misses with a straight left.
Pope throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McDade scores with a three punch combo!
Pope tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McDade takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McDade attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pope lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McDade comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McDade keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McDade keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McDade throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pope stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pope getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pope drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slow jab from McDade misses its intended target.
A jab from Pope misses.
Pope on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Kevin McDade did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Pope connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McDade throws a body punch but Pope moves out of range.
McDade shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pope walks into a stiff left hand from McDade.
Pope throws a head kick that misses.
McDade was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McDade with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pope throws a leg kick that misses.
McDade throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McDade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pope misses with a head kick.
Pope lands with a cross.
McDade slips a straight right by Pope.
Pope displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pope loads up on a big right hand but McDade slips the punch.
And McDade counters with a quick kick to the body but Pope blocks it.
Pope uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDade.
Pope misses with a straight left.
McDade takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good standup being displayed there by Pope as he connects with a hook.#T1#
McDade tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pope manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McDade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pope throws a poor cross that misses
and McDade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDade lands a jab.
McDade with the inside leg kick.
McDade takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pope needs to keep his hands up - McDade had a free shot at his head there.
Pope throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDade blocks a leg kick.
McDade misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheers as Pope lands an impressive looking overhand right. McDade doesn't seem phased though.
Pope feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McDades jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pope cracks McDade with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pope scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Pope is predictable there
and Pope takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDade misses with a head kick.
Pope is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
McDade jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pope keeps the fight on the outside.
McDade misses with a hook. Pope ducked under it nicely.
McDade slips under a jab from Pope.
Pope's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A punch combination from McDade misses.
Pope is trying to counter with his kicks.
Pope throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from McDade on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pope throws a jab but it's blocked by McDade.
Pope throws a lazy uppercut
enabling McDade to counter with a crisp jab.
McDade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pope throws out the jab.
As Pope looks to move away, McDade throws a big counter combo but Pope just gets out of the way.
Pope throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling McDade to counter with a crisp jab.
McDade throws a nice inside leg kick.
McDade throws out a leg kick but Pope moves out of range and McDade only half commits.
Pope fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pope swings widly with a right hand
and Pope takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDade fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pope throws out a counter right but McDade avoids it with no problem.
Pope throws a jab but it's blocked by McDade. #T3#
Pope misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDade.
McDade takes a swing at Pope's ribcage but misses.
McDade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pope displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDade throws out the jab.
McDade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from Pope.
McDade appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pope has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDade finds it's way round the side to connect with Pope's head.
McDade throws a jab but it's blocked by Pope.
Pope throws a right hand that misses
and McDade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pope misses the body punch
and McDade counters with a straight right hand.
Pope misses with a looping left.
McDade takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McDade jabs Pope right on the nose. Pope blinks but takes it well.
Pope throws an off balance right hand
letting McDade counter with a right hand.
Pope scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from McDade misses the target.
McDade takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Pope as he connects with a hook.
McDade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pope sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDade fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pope has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDade lunges at Pope with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pope's hand.
Pope throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pope takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDade gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pope misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Pope misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from McDade misses the target.
Pope misses the jab.
Pope misses with a left hand
and McDade counters with a nice uppercut.
McDade catches Pope with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Pope misses.
Pope throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McDade misses with a straight left.
McDade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pope.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kevin McDade will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Pope is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDade.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDade. Pope does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pope was well out of range. Poor timing from McDade.
Pope throws a hook to the side of McDade's head but McDade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDade misses with a straight right.
McDade checks a leg kick nicely.
McDade loads up on a big right hand but Pope slips the punch.
McDade takes a swing at Pope's ribcage but misses.
McDade staying out of range there.
McDade throws the left hand but Pope avoids the punch easily.
Pope looks to throw the jab but McDade is out of range.
Pope throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pope scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McDade doesn't seem bothered though.
Pope bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pope looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A counter left hand to the body from McDade misses its target.
Pope misses with a looping left.
Pope throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T1#
Pope looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pope moves out of range of the body kick.
McDade takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pope misses with an uppercut.
Pope misses with a kick to the body.
Pope waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDade.
McDade uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pope has time to react.
Pope throws a sloppy body shot
enabling McDade to counter with a crisp jab.
McDade lunges at Pope with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pope's hand.
Pope connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McDade momentarily.
McDade lands with a cross.
Pope tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McDade lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pope lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McDade throws a series of punches but Pope moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pope misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from McDade. Those never looked like landing.
Eli Pope has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pope moves out of range as McDade strikes.
Pope lands a head shot.
Pope fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A bone on bone clash there as McDade blocks the leg kick.
Pope throws a hook to the side of McDade's head but McDade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pope throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pope throws a body kick that misses.
It appears McDade was looking to counter with a kick there.
Pope misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDade looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pope connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McDade's hands.
A head kick misses from McDade.
McDade lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pope at a distance.
Pope moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Pope on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pope throws a leg kick
and McDade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pope looks to land a body kick but McDade moved away.
Pope takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T3#
Pope has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDade.
McDade swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pope.
Pope walks into a left hand.
Pope thows a leg kick but McDade checks it
and McDade counters with a stiff right hand.
McDade works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pope is looking to land body kicks.
McDade tests Pope's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDade slips a jab from Pope.
Pope throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDade fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pope just manages to avoid it.
McDade throws a front kick that sends Pope stumbling back into the cage.
Pope scores with a crisp jab that stopped McDade in his tracks.
Pope misses with a straight left.
McDade went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McDade with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from McDade.
McDade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDade moves out of range as Pope strikes.#T4#
Donk. McDade catches Pope right on the button with a cross.
Pope throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Pope.
McDade misses with a combination
and Pope counters with a straight right hand.
McDade connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McDade scores with a hook to the body. Pope takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pope throws a hook but McDade avoids it easily.
McDade misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Pope throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pope thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pope moves away from the strike by McDade.
Pope scores with a kick to the midsection.
A slow jab from McDade misses its intended target.
Pope looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McDade misses with an uppercut. Pope saw that one coming.
Pope throws a solid leg kick but McDade takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pope.
As Pope backs away, McDade returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kevin McDade.
Well McDade 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 William Gold scores the fight 50:45
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin McDade!
Kevin McDade is the new lightweight champion!

Event: DC 74 Niaz vs Rome
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1#
Nyla swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pope definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nyla swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pope was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pope tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nyla was well out of range. Poor timing from Pope.
Nyla misses with a left hand
letting Pope counter with a right hand.
Nyla misses the jab.
Pope looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nyla missing with a left hand there. Pope was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nyla.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nyla ducks under a wild hook from Pope.#CL2#
Nyla rushes Pope and presses him up against the cage.
Nyla prevents Pope from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Pope breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Nyla misses with a lunging right hand
and Pope counters with a good low kick that Nyla was not able to check.
Pope uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nyla.#CL2#
Nyla clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Pope breaks the clinch.
Nyla misses with a right hand
and Pope counters with a stiff right hand.
Nyla doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pope, as that shot connected.
Nyla misses with a lunging right hand
and Pope counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD#
Pope lands a big head kick that sends Nyla tumbling to the mat! Pope takes a step backwards and waves Nyla back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nyla misses with a hook
and Pope scores with a counter punch that sends Nyla to the canvas! Pope smells blood - he's punishing Nyla with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Nyla has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eli Pope!
Eli Pope seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2023

#R1##KD#
Pope lands a left and a right that send Kiang crashing to the mat, dazed. Pope thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Kiang is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Yawa Kiang has been cut.
Kiang walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pope.
Kiang is still on wobbly legs! Can Pope finish him?
Kiang looks winded!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Pope moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Kiang! Pope continues to tee off on Kiang, landing with a left and a right! Pope connects with a right hand that leaves Kiang sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Pope!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eli Pope!
A very excited looking Eli Pope 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2023

#R1#
Crunch! Pope slams his shin into Kiang's torso.
Eli Pope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pope dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Pope sends Kiang crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Pope is motioning to the referee to let Kiang up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Kiang is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Yawa Kiang has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pope lands with a big right hook that stumbles Kiang - he's out on his feet here! Pope follows up with another monster hook that separates Kiang from consciousness! Kiang falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Pope stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eli Pope!
Eli Pope thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2023

#R1#
Pope tries to work over McGriff's front leg with a kick but McGriff checks it.
McGriff misses with a takedown attempt - Pope sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pope throws a hook but McGriff blocks it.
McGriff tries to clinch there but Pope circles away.
Pope was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pope misses the shot to the body.
Pope misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGriff.
Pope keeps the fight on the outside.
Pope avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pope fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGriff.
McGriff takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pope looks to land a body kick but McGriff moved away.
Pope throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGriff tries to clinch there but Pope circles away.
Pope is looking to counter punch.
McGriff throws a head kick but Pope moves out of range.
Pope is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGriff.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McGriff.
McGriff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pope tries to avoid it but McGriff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pope to the ground. Pope escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eli Pope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doofy McGriff.
A leg kick checked by McGriff.#T1#
Pope takes a swing at McGriff's ribcage but misses.
Pope definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGriff shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pope as he avoids it easily.
McGriff will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pope throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGriff.
Pope throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#It looks like Doofy McGriff has been cut.
Pope moves out of range as McGriff throws a body kick.
Pope pushes McGriff away with a front kick.
Pope is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops McGriff like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving McGriff from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eli Pope!
A victorious Eli Pope thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2023

#R1#
Pope cracks Kiang with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kiang tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Pope pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kiang is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eli Pope!
Our winner, Eli Pope, 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2023

#R1#
Amiga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pope.
Amiga thinks about the counter body kick.
Pope has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rocket's Gentlemen Club in the buildup to the fight.
Pope throws a big shot that misses.
Pope swinging wildly here.
Amiga takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Amiga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pope.
And Amiga responds with a good body kick, but Pope manages to step out the way in time.
Amiga slips under a jab from Pope.
A telegraphed right hand from Pope misses the target.
Amiga thinks about the counter body kick.
Pope looks to throw the jab but Amiga is out of range.
Pope is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amiga.
Amiga is trying to counter with his kicks.
Eli Pope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Amiga got wobbled bad by a big combination! Pope presses forward with punches and knees until Amiga stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Amiga closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eli Pope!
During a confident post fight interview, Eli Pope thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ACA 7: Stephenson vs Pope
Date: Dec 25, 2020

#R1#
Stephenson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stephenson has his takedown stuffed
enabling Pope to counter with a crisp jab.
Pope connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stephenson has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Pope counters with a crisp right hand that drops Stephenson! Pope lets Stephenson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Stephenson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pope fakes the body blow, causing Stephenson to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Stephenson goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eli Pope!
Our winner, Eli Pope, 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: Fighter House Finale
Date: Nov 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Pope. That snapped Savic's head back.
Pope scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Savic throws a hook but Pope blocks it.
Pope moves out of range as Savic strikes.
Pope throws out a powerful jab.
Sloppy strikes from Pope. Those never looked like landing.
Savic is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pope uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savic.
Savic scores with a jab.
We've been told by Pope's head coaches at Savage Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Savic shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pope napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Pope throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
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!
Savic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pope defends it nicely.
Pope moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Amar Savic has been cut.
Pope stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pope thuds a left hand into Savic's body.
Pope scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC#Savic is rocked!
Savic throws a hook but Pope avoids it easily.
Savic is still on wobbly legs! Can Pope finish him?
Pope swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savic seems to have recovered his senses.#T1##TD2#
Savic closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pope's guard.
Pope working a defensive guard here.
Savic stopping the sweep attempt from Pope.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pope is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pope is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Savic connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Savic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Savic working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Savic works over Pope with some ground and pound from guard.
Pope looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Savic puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Savic connects with a nice short shot to Pope's temple.
Pope wants to control but Savic is keeping busy.
Savic winds up and cracks Pope with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Savic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pope with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Savic is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pope has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Savic is working away from the top position though.
Pope is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Savic scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pope trying to hold on to Savic's head to control him but Savic postures up.
Pope knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Savic on the ground.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Savic lands a nice short elbow.
Savic passes into side control, despite Pope's attempt to control the position.
Savic is putting a hurting on Pope here, landing some big shots from side control.
Pope is trying to get back to half guard.
Savic looks up at the clock and then as Pope takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Savic smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pope tries to bench press Savic off him but Savic keeps the position.
Pope struggling a bit here.
Pope is trying to escape the position but Savic is controlling the position. #T3#
Pope tries to control but Savic manages to take his back.
Pope can't escape the position.
Savic lands punches and elbows.
Savic is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Savic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Savic has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Pope.
Pope tries to roll but Savic sticks to his back.
Savic lands a shot to the body.
Savic controls the position.
Pope trying to control the hands but Savic breaks the grip.
Pope covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Savic is not going to allow Pope to sit and survive in this position.
Savic scores with punches to the body.
Pope trying to control the position but Savic manages to sink in the hooks.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Savic.
Pope is covering up but some of the strikes from Savic are getting through and doing damage.
Can Pope hold on?! Savic is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Pope tries to escape but Savic has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
Savic scores with punches from the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savic loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Pope hold on?
Savic lands a shot to the head.
Savic has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Pope.
Savic throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Pope!
Pope is taking damage to the body and head. #ROC2#Pope is rocked!
Savic is working the ground and pound. Can Pope escape?
Oh Pope is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pope tries to break free.
Savic controls the position.
Can Pope hold on?! Savic is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Savic is punishing Pope with some ground and pound.
Savic looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Pope looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Savic is hanging on to Pope's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savic lands shots from the back.
Savic not allowing Pope to control his hands.
Savic loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Pope hold on?
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Amar Savic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Amar Savic's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Pope lands with a right hand.
Pope seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice takedown defense from Pope. No joy for Savic on that attempt.
Pope was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pope slips a straight right by Savic.
It looked like Pope wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Savic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Savic misses with a hook.
Pope lands a nice shot that snaps Savic's head back.
Good exchange - Pope coming out on top.#KD#
Pope sends Savic crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Pope is motioning to the referee to let Savic up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pope closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Savic out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eli Pope!
A very excited looking Eli Pope 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.
In defeat, Amar Savic stepped up to the mic, saying 'Kingston did what he had to do. I'll be back. Don't worry about me.'.

Event: Fighter House Semi Finals
Date: Nov 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Pope gets a clinch.
Garcia looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Garcia wants to break free but Pope has control.
Pope fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Pope is controlling him.
Pope misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garcia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pope lands a shoulder strike.
Garcia wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pope has him pressed against the cage.
Pope keeps control of Garcia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Garcia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Pope has him pressed against the cage.
Pope lands a body shot in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Garcia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pope struggles to land a body shot inside as Garcia controls his hands.
Pope trying to stall but Garcia improves his position.
Garcia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pope swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garcia looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pope tries to throw a body punch but Garcia avoids it by throwing Pope back against the cage.
Garcia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pope taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Pope fails to land.
Pope working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pope swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pope looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Pope tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pope lands a right hand.
A frustrated look appears on Garcia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Garcia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pope lands with a light punch inside.
Pope lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Pope has him pressed against the cage.
Garcia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Garcia lands an uppercut.
Pope works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Garcia tries to break free but Pope pushes him back against the cage.
Pope lands a nice shot to the body.
Garcia wants to get back to striking at distance but Pope won't allow it.
Garcia takes a shot to the head.
Garcia wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pope lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pope scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pope doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garcia blocks an uppercut.
Garcia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Garcia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Garcia blocking some punches. #T2#
A frustrated look appears on Garcia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pope working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Garcia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Garcia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pope creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pope misses with the head strike.
Pope scores with a shoulder strike.
Garcia wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pope has him pressed against the cage.
Garcia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garcia is looking to break free of the clinch but Pope has double underhooks.
Pope throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pope lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Garcia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garcia.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pope.
Pope has Garcia pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garcia.
Garcia has had enough of the clinch but Pope keeps him there for the moment.
Garcia is trying to force a seperation but Pope has the dominant position.
Pope leaning against his opponent.
Garcia tries to break free but Pope pushes him back against the cage.
Garcia prevents a body shot from Pope. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pope.
Pope lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pope misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Pope scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pope misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pope has Garcia pressed against the cage, preventing Garcia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pope throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pope lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pope lands a hook that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Garcia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garcia tries to circle away but Pope has him pinned against the cage.
Pope swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Pope is controlling him.
Garcia can't break the clinch.
Pope lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Pope is controlling him.
Pope lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
A body shot lands from Pope.
Pope working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pope lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pope misses with some punches.
Pope misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pope.
Garcia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pope wants to stall.
Garcia blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Garcia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garcia throws out a loose jab but Pope uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcia lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Garcia.
Pope ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Garcia scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Garcia fails to land with a series of punches.
Pope ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.#CL2#
Pope darts in and clinches Garcia up against the cage.
Garcia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pope lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Garcia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Garcia fails to land.
Pope gets through Garcia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Garcia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pope misses with some punches.
Pope lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Pope tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Pope dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Garcia swinging wildly here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Garcia.
Pope tries to close the distance and clinch but Garcia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Pope darts in and clinches Garcia up against the cage.
Garcia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Garcia wants to break free but Pope has control.
Garcia is looking to break free of the clinch but Pope has double underhooks.
Pope has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pope digs a right hand into Garcia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garcia's gas tank.
Garcia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pope is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Garcia wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pope has him pressed against the cage.
Garcia has a couple of punches blocked by Pope.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pope tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pope scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pope lands an uppercut.
Pope scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pope swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pope.
Pope presses Garcia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Pope has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Garcia is trying to break free.
Pope working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garcia.
Garcia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Garcia wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pope working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Pope fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Garcia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Garcia prevents a body shot from Pope.
Pope swings wildly with an uppercut but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pope can't find room to land a body shot as Garcia controls the action.
Pope tries to work over Garcia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Pope is controlling him.
Pope softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Garcia tries to break the clinch but Pope is controlling the position.
Garcia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pope misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pope has Garcia pressed against the cage.
Pope misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Garcia working hard to break the clinch.
Garcia blocking some punches.
Pope lands with a left to the head.
Pope gets through Garcia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pope fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Pope is controlling him.
Garcia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Garcia wants to break free but Pope has control.
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Pope is controlling him.
Garcia tries to circle away but Pope has him pinned against the cage.
Pope keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garcia's efforts to push away.
Pope is trying to stall.
Pope has Garcia pressed against the cage, preventing Garcia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pope misses with the head strike.
Garcia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pope swings wildly with an uppercut but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcia prevents a body shot from Pope.
Garcia is trying to break free.
Pope misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Pope swings wildly with an uppercut but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pope keeps control of Garcia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Eli Pope seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Garcia tries to break free but Pope pushes him back against the cage.
Garcia blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Garcia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garcia throws a series of punches but Pope avoids them all with ease.
Garcia misses with a looping right.
Garcia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pope tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pope tries to clinch up but Garcia circles away and keeps his distance.
Carlos Garcia is winning the standup battle so far.
Garcia tries to bum rush Pope with a series of wild strikes but Pope uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Pope darts in and clinches Garcia up against the cage.
Garcia is trying to push Pope away but Pope has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Garcia working hard to break the clinch.
Pope swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pope misses with the head strike.
The referee calls for Pope to work.
Pope scores with a nice hook to the head.
Garcia blocking some punches.
Garcia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garcia lands a right hand. #T4#
Pope keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garcia's efforts to push away.
Garcia tries to break the clinch but Pope is controlling the position.
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Pope is controlling him.
Pope throws a punch but it's blocked by Garcia.
Pope prevents Garcia from breaking the clinch.
Garcia is trying to break free.
Pope swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garcia can't break the clinch.
Garcia blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pope scores with a shot to the side of Garcia's head.
Garcia wants to break free but Pope has control.
Garcia is trying to break free.
Garcia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pope tries to work over Garcia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pope prevents Garcia from breaking the clinch.
Garcia wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pope working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Pope as the two fighters clinch.
Pope misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Garcia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Pope 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Garcia shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pope eats them both and turns towards Garcia to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Garcia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pope tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garcia swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Pope rushes Garcia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Garcia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pope has a couple of punches blocked by Garcia.
A frustrated look appears on Garcia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pope misses with a punch on the inside.
Garcia tries to break the clinch but Pope is controlling the position.
Garcia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Garcia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pope lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Pope fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Pope fails to land.
Garcia blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pope lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Garcia wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Garcia breaks the clinch.
Garcia tries to bum rush Pope with a series of wild strikes but Pope uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pope tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pope tries to clinch there but Garcia circles away.
Garcia keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Pope tries to close the distance and clinch but Garcia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Garcia lands with an uppercut that bounces Pope off the cage and back into range.
Pope wants to clinch up but Garcia keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Pope moves into the clinch successfully.
Pope throws a head punch that misses.
Pope misses with the head strike.
Garcia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pope lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pope throws a head punch that misses.
Pope misses with the head strike.
Pope lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pope misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pope pushes Garcia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pope has Garcia pressed against the cage, preventing Garcia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Pope.
Pope misses with the head strike.
Pope makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Garcia tries to circle away but Pope has him pinned against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pope.
Pope lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia wants to break free but Pope has control.
Garcia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pope lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Garcia wants to get back to striking at distance but Pope won't allow it.
Pope misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pope misses with a punch on the inside.
Pope lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Pope working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pope trying to control the position but instead, Garcia has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pope into the cage.
Pope scores with a nice hook to the head.
Garcia has had enough of the clinch but Pope keeps him there for the moment.
Pope gets through Garcia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Garcia blocks an uppercut.
Pope working aggressively here.
Garcia has had enough of the clinch but Pope keeps him there for the moment.
Pope working aggressively here. #T3#
Pope taking a breather.
Garcia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pope throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garcias head.
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Pope has him pressed against the cage.
Pope makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pope has a couple of punches blocked by Garcia.
Pope misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pope.
Pope has Garcia pressed against the cage, preventing Garcia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Garcia blocks an uppercut.
Pope tries to work over Garcia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garcia can't break the clinch.
Pope softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pope throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garcias head.
Garcia is trying to push Pope away but Pope has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Garcia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garcia looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pope working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pope lands a shoulder strike.
Garcia is trying to force a seperation but Pope has the dominant position.
Garcia working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
Pope prevents Garcia from breaking the clinch.
Garcia is trying to push Pope away but Pope has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pope tries a body shot but Garcia blocks it.
Garcia tries to circle away but Pope has him pinned against the cage.
Garcia is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pope softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pope prevents Garcia from breaking the clinch.
Garcia looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pope tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garcia's elbow.
Garcia tries to break free but Pope pushes him back against the cage.
Pope lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia wants to break free but Pope has control.
Pope throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garcia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pope looking to stall.
Garcia blocking some punches.
Carlos Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garcia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Still in the clinch, Garcia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pope lands with a light punch inside.

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

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

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

Event: Fighter House - S1R2
Date: Oct 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Pope closes the distance and pushes Van Dieman back into the cage.
I was talking to Van Dieman's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Van Dieman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Dieman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pope swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Dieman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pope throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Dieman.
Van Dieman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pope working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Dieman is trying to pull guard but Pope turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Van Dieman pulls guard.
Van Dieman pulls Pope in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pope trying to control but Van Dieman is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Van Dieman has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Pope should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Van Dieman has tightened it up now! Pope 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 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Axel Van Dieman!
An out of breath Axel Van Dieman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Fighter House - S1R1
Date: Sep 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Pope gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Pope.
Pope's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pope swings wildly with an uppercut but Pazlack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pope lands with a left to the head.
Pazlack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pope throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Pazlack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pazlack fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pope on the side of the head.
Pope takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Pope pushes Pazlack up against the cage in a clinch.
Pope makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pazlack takes a shot to the head.
Pazlack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pazlack lands with a light punch inside.
Pope throws a punch but it's blocked by Pazlack.
Pope swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pope lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pope.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pope. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Pope scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pazlack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pope slows down the pace here.
Pope swings wildly with an uppercut but Pazlack uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pazlack.
Pope misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pope swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pazlack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pope doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pazlack swings wildly with an uppercut but Pope uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pazlack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pope swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pazlack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pope.
Pazlack blocks an uppercut. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pazlack.
Pazlack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pope lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pope lands with a right to the head.
Pazlack wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pope scores with a hook to the body.
Pope goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pazlack has had enough of the clinch but Pope keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Pazlack breaks from the clinch.
Pazlack throws a looping overhand right but Pope ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pope slips a straight right by Pazlack.#CL2#
Pope drives through and clinches with Pazlack against the cage.
Pope lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pazlack lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pope.
Pope keeps control of Pazlack as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pope works on Pazlack's body with a couple of short punches.
Pazlack misses with a punch on the inside.
Pazlack is trying to push Pope away but Pope has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Pope lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Pope.
Pope fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pope prevents Pazlack from breaking the clinch.
Pope misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pazlack throws a punch but it's blocked by Pope.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pazlack.
Pope scores with a shoulder strike.
Pazlack can't find room to land a body shot as Pope controls the action.
Pazlack misses with the head strike.
Pazlack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pazlack misses with a punch to the body.
Pope lands with a short shot to the head.
Pope scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pazlack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pope scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pope misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pope creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pope misses with some punches. #T4#
Pope has Pazlack pressed against the cage, preventing Pazlack from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pope misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pope misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pope is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pope throws a punch but it's blocked by Pazlack.
Pazlack misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pazlack.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pope creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pope has a couple of punches blocked by Pazlack.
Pope scores with a shoulder strike.
Pazlack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pazlack is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pazlack's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pazlack throws a head punch that misses.
Pope lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pazlack backwards.
Pazlack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pazlack blocks an uppercut.
Pope lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Pope dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Pope uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pazlack.#CL2#
Pope forces Pazlack back against the cage and clinches.
Eli Pope seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pope working aggressively here.
Pope swings wildly with an uppercut but Pazlack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pazlack throws a head punch that misses.
Pope throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pazlacks head.
Pazlack blocks an uppercut.
Pope misses with a body punch.
Pope makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pope slows down the pace here.
Pazlack is trying to force a seperation but Pope has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pazlack lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pazlack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pope's elbow. #BC#
Pazlack manages to break the clinch.
Pope fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pazlack keeps the fight on the outside.
Pazlack swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Pope looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Pazlack gets tackled into the cage by Pope. Pope maintains the clinch. #BC#
Pazlack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Pope moves into the clinch.
Pazlack is trying to push Pope away but Pope has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pope misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pazlack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pope lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pazlack.
Pazlack scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Pope.
Pope lands with a left to the head.
Pope has a couple of punches blocked by Pazlack.
Pope throws a punch but it's blocked by Pazlack.
Pope misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pope lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pope lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pazlack backwards.
Pope tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pazlack's elbow.
Good body shot from Pope.
Pope scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pope scores with a shoulder strike.
Pazlack throws a head punch that misses.
Pazlack lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pope backwards.
Pope lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pazlack backwards.
Pazlack has had enough of the clinch but Pope keeps him there for the moment.
Pazlack is looking to control Pope's arms but Pope gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pazlack has his back to the cage.
Pope lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pope blocking some punches.
Pope presses Pazlack against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pope pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pope lands a shoulder strike.
Pazlack takes a shot to the head. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Pope as the two fighters clinch.
Pope blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pope pushes Pazlack back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pazlack wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pazlack can't find room to land a body shot as Pope controls the action.
Pope lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pope lands a shoulder strike.
Pope has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pope throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pazlacks head.
Pope has Pazlack pushed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pope.
Pope lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Pope.
Pazlack has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pope - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pazlack takes a shot to the head.
Pope lands a right hand. #T4#
Pazlack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pope scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pope cracks Pazlack with a nice body shot.
Pope lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pope working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pope.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pazlack.
Pazlack tries to break the clinch but Pope is controlling the position.
Pope lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pope lands a hook that snaps the head of Pazlack backwards.
Pazlack is trying to break the clinch but Pope is controlling him.
Pazlack misses with a punch to the body.
Pazlack wants to get back to striking at distance but Pope won't allow it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pope.
Pope lands a hook that snaps the head of Pazlack backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pope.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pope.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pope creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Pope showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Jab by Pope.#ROC2#Pazlack is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!#CL2#
Pope has closed the distance and engaged Pazlack in a clinch.
Oh Pazlack is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pope lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pope creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Pazlack's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Pazlack drops to his knees and Pope pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eli Pope!
An out of breath Eli Pope thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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