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Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights VII     
Date:   Sep 02, 2022
#R1#
Kirzner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kirzner cracks a nice hook into White's ribs.
Kirzner misses with a wild body shot.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Kirzner moves out of range easily.
White will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
White takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kirzner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kirzner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
White cracks Kirzner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kirzner was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
Kirzner wants to land a leg kick but White is out of range.
We've been told by Kirzner's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kirzner misses with a few strikes there.
Kirzner lands a really nice looking cross but White seems unphased.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kirzner. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
White replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kirzner blocks it well.
Kirzner slips a jab from White.
Kirzner misses with a kick to the body
and White counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirzner misses with a shot to the body
and White counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Kirzner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. White sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from White on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from Kirzner misses its intended target.
Kirzner connects with a jab.
Kirzner walks into a stiff left hand from White.#CL2#
White closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
White lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as White takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nice elbow from White.
Kirzner wants to get back to striking at distance but White won't allow it. #BC#
Kirzner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kirzner scores with a one two! White had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kirzner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirzner tries a head kick but it misses.
Kirzner is looking to wear down White with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kirzner misses with a hook to the body
and White counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kirzner scores with a nice body kick. #T2#
Kirzner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kirzner misses with a series of wild punches.
Kirzner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
White misses with a kick to the body.
White pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
White uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kirzner takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
Kirzner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kirzner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kirzner lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
White throws a chopping leg kick but Kirzner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kirzner ducks right into an uppercut from White.
White scores with a nice head shot.
Kirzner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and White counters with a nice uppercut.
Kirzner misses the body punch
letting White counter with a right hand. #T3#
White throws a hook to the side of Kirzner's head but Kirzner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kirzner misses with a body shot.
Kirzner misses the shot to the body.
Kirzner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for White.
White checks a leg kick.
Kirzner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
White takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Israel Kirzner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Kirzner finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
White throws a half hearted mid kick.
White is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kirzner had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kirzner misses with a wild body shot.
Kirzner with a nice calf kick.
Kirzner throws a chopping leg kick but White manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
White cracks Kirzner with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kirzner lands an overhand right.#T4#
Kirzner on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
White finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kirzner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
White has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kirzner throws a leg kick but White moved away.
White throws a body shot but no joy.
White misses the jab.
White checks a low kick from Kirzner.
White lands a really nice looking cross but Kirzner seems unphased.
Kirzner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Kirzner does no damage.
Kirzner lands a jab-cross combination.
Kirzner swings for the body but White moves out of range.
White avoids the body shot from Kirzner.
White has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kirzner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kirzner looks to land a body kick but White moved away.
Kirzner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
White lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jacob White will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kirzner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kirzner throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and White counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kirzner.
Kirzner dodges an elbow strike from White.
White lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kirzner misses with a body punch.
White comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
White makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kirzner is looking to break free of the clinch but White has double underhooks.
White blocks an uppercut.
White lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for White.
White has Kirzner pressed against the cage, preventing Kirzner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White lands a damaging elbow.
White creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kirzner's defenses.
White keeps control of Kirzner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kirzner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from White.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
Kirzner working hard to break the clinch.
White blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kirzner. #BC#
Kirzner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice cross by White.
White misses the shot to the body.
White cracks Kirzner with a right hand to the side of the head.
White scores with a leg kick.
Kirzner misses with a double jab.
White swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
White cracks Kirzner with a right hand to the side of the head.
Israel Kirzner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kirzner tries to land a front kick but White steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
White clinches up against the cage.
Kirzner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but White has him pressed against the cage.
White creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kirzner's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White blocks a body shot from Kirzner.
A short right hand to the side of the head by White.
Kirzner misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Kirzner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kirzner is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kirzner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whites head.
Kirzner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kirzner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
White stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kirzner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
White has Kirzner pressed against the cage.
Kirzner's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
White lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kirzner.#BC2#
White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Kirzner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kirzner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kirzner throws a low kick but it's checked well by White.
A little jabbing left from White on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
White stuns Kirzner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A low kick from Kirzner misses
and White counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
White looks for the body kick but Kirzner saw that one coming.
Kirzner misses the shot to the body.
Kirzner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
Kirzner misses with a body shot
and White counters with a leg kick.
Kirzner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirzner.
White looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kirzner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by White.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kirzner.
Kirzner throws a body punch but White moves out of range.
Kirzner looks to land a left hand but White moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White blocks a head kick by Kirzner.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Kirzner needs to keep his hands up - White had a free shot at his head there.
Kirzner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big left from White misses.
Kirzner throws a body shot but no joy.
White lands a front kick.
White connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A right-left combo lands from Kirzner.
A slow jab from Kirzner misses its intended target.
Kirzner throws a body kick that misses
and White counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
White lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kirzner will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kirzner throws a body punch but White moves out of range.
Kirzner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
White is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kirzner.
Kirzner throws a leg kick
and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
White does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kirzner swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kirzner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kirzner defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
White slips a straight right by Kirzner.
White swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kirzner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kirzner throws out a loose jab but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
White misses with a straight right.
Kirzner does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Despite the aggression on White's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kirzner punishes White's body with a nice straight punch.
Kirzner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White misses with a left hand
and Kirzner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kirzner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kirzner ducks under a wild hook from White.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kirzner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White misses with a double jab.
Kirzner throws a leg kick but White moved away.
White will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T1#
Kirzner misses with a few strikes there.
Kirzner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kirzner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kirzner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
White tests Kirzner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
White scores with a nice strike.
Kirzner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirzner.
Kirzner throws a front kick aimed at White's knee but White avoids it well.
Israel Kirzner is winning the standup battle so far.
White moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kirzner misses with the combination.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kirzner.
Kirzner misses with a right hand
and White counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC2#Kirzner is rocked!
Kirzner scores with a nice strike.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White lands a glancing blow to the side of Kirzner's head.
Oh Kirzner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kirzner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt White.
Kirzner throws a head kick that misses.
Kirzner seems to have got his legs back now.
Kirzner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kirzner there as he acknowledges the shot.#KD2#
White catches Kirzner napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Kirzner to the canvas!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White looking to pass the guard.
White is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
White looking to sit in guard and control but Kirzner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kirzner trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kirzner looking to sit in guard and control but White gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
White is fighting to break Kirzner's control of his arms but Kirzner is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Israel Kirzner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacob White is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
White slips nicely into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well White 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob White!

During a confident post fight interview, Jacob White thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights III     
Date:   Jul 22, 2022
#R1#
Dall Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dall Jr looks to land a left hand but Kirzner moved out of range nicely.
Kirzner throws a sloppy head kick and Dall Jr moves out of range easily.
Dall Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kirzner was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall Jr.
Kirzner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kirzner misses the shot to the body.
Dall Jr slips a straight right by Kirzner.
Kirzner blocks a jab.
Dall Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dall Jr defending well as Kirzner loads up on a big left hand.
Dall Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kirzner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dall Jr connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirzner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dall Jr.
Dall Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kirzner on 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!
A shot to the body from Dall Jr misses
and Kirzner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kirzner throws a wild body kick that Dall Jr sees coming a mile off.
Kirzner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dall Jr throws a hook but Kirzner blocks it.#T1#
Dall Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dall Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kirzner ducks under a wild hook from Dall Jr.
Kirzner throws an overhand right that lands on Dall Jr's shoulder, as Dall Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Kirzner checks a leg kick.
Kirzner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kirzner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dall Jr.
A countering left hand to the body from Kirzner misses.
Dall Jr misses with a double jab
and Kirzner counters with a nice leg kick.
Dall Jr sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dall Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Dall Jr instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Kirzner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A clash of legs there as Dall Jr blocks the low kick.
Dall Jr misses with a right hand
and Kirzner counters with a right hand to the body.
Kirzner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall Jr moves away.
Kirzner throws a hook but Dall Jr avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirzner feints a jab promting Dall Jr to slip. Kirzner then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dall Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T2##CL#
Dall Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Dall Jr digs a right hand underneath Kirzner's ribcage. Kirzner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dall Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Kirzner controls the action.
Dall Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Kirzner controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Dall Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dall Jr.
Dall Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kirzner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dall Jr lands a left hand.
Dall Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Kirzner. #BC2#
Kirzner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dall Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kirzner.
Kirzner misses with a double jab.
Dall Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kirzner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dall Jr.
Dall Jr swings for the body but Kirzner moves out of range.
Kirzner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kirzner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirzner.
Dall Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kirzner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dall Jr is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Kirzner missing with a left hand there. Dall Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kirzner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall Jr manages to avoid it.
Dall Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Kirzner thows a body kick. Dall Jr tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dall Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dall Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kirzner misses with a body kick.
Kirzner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kirzner throws a lazy right hand but Dall Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kirzner feints a jab promting Dall Jr to slip. Kirzner then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dall Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kirzner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall Jr. #CL#
Dall Jr has Kirzner up against the cage in a clinch.
Dall Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kirzner.
Dall Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Kirzner breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirzner throws a shot to the body. #T4#
Dall Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Dall Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dall Jr takes a swing at Kirzner's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Dall Jr does it's job there.#CL#
Dall Jr drives through and clinches with Kirzner against the cage. #BC2#
Kirzner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kirzner throws a chopping leg kick but Dall Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dall Jr tries to clinch up but Kirzner circles away and keeps his distance.
Dall Jr misses with a low kick as Kirzner jumps back.
Kirzner throws a big shot that misses.
Dall Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Kirzner is predictable there
and Kirzner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kirzner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirzner.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dall Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dall Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dall Jr lands a nice hook to Kirzner's body. Kirzner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kirzner circles away from the clinch attempt.
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 Galen Dall Jr 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#
Dall Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dall Jr misses with a head kick.
Dall Jr throws a looping overhand right but Kirzner ducks down to avoid it.
Dall Jr misses with a looping left.
Kirzner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dall Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kirzner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kirzner misses with a low kick as Dall Jr jumps back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kirzner. Dall Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kirzner looks to throw the jab but Dall Jr is out of range.
Kirzner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dall Jr tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dall Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirzner connects with a leg kick.
Dall Jr works Kirzner's body with a nice hook.
Dall Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirzner manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Kirzner blocks the leg kick. #T1#
Kirzner swings for the body but Dall Jr moves out of range.
Kirzner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall Jr moves away.
Dall Jr ducks under a wild hook from Kirzner.#CL#
Dall Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kirzner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kirzner holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kirzner looking to slow down the pace here.
Kirzner misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Kirzner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kirzner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kirzner throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dall Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Kirzner moves away from the strike by Dall Jr.
Nice body kick from Dall Jr.
Kirzner is looking to slow Dall Jr down with leg kicks.
Kirzner blocks a head kick by Dall Jr.
Kirzner steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Dall Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Kirzner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kirzner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirzner.
A shot to the liver by Kirzner. Beautiful 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!
Kirzner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kirzner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirzner.
Dall Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kirzner momentarily.
Kirzner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Dall Jr moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kirzner.
Dall Jr can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Kirzner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dall Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Dall Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kirzner counters with a good low kick that Dall Jr was not able to check.
Kirzner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dall Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kirzner in his tracks.
Dall Jr slips under a jab from Kirzner.
Dall Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kirzner's hands.#T3#
A left lands for Kirzner.
Dall Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dall Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirzner manages to avoid it.
Dall Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Dall Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kirzner.
Kirzner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dall Jr.
Kirzner connects with the punch.
Dall Jr misses with a looping right.
Dall Jr lands with a nice body kick.
Kirzner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dall Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kirzner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kirzner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall Jr manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Dall Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Israel Kirzner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Dall Jr.
Kirzner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall Jr.
Kirzner misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dall Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Kirzner counters with an inside leg kick. #T4#
Donk. Dall Jr catches Kirzner right on the button with a cross.
Kirzner looks to land a body kick but Dall Jr moved away.
Israel Kirzner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kirzner wants to land a leg kick but Dall Jr is out of range.
Dall Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kirzner tries to land a front kick but Dall Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dall Jr misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Kirzner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dall Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Kirzner throws a right hand that Dall Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Dall Jr also avoids with ease.
Dall Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Kirzner avoids the body shot from Dall Jr.
Despite the aggression on Kirzner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dall Jr misses with a head kick.
Kirzner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Dall Jr.
Dall Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Kirzner in the body.
Kirzner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dall Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
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 Galen Dall Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A shot to the liver by Dall Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Kirzner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dall Jr.
Kirzner tries to bum rush Dall Jr with a series of wild strikes but Dall Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kirzner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dall Jr at a distance.
Dall Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Dall Jr instigates a clinch.
A short right from Kirzner on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kirzner.
Kirzner struggles to land a body shot inside as Dall Jr controls his hands.
Dall Jr has Kirzner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kirzner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kirzner tries to throw a body punch but Dall Jr avoids it by throwing Kirzner back against the cage.
Kirzner lands a shoulder strike.
Dall Jr blocking some punches.
Dall Jr lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Kirzner. #BC2#
Kirzner breaks the clinch.
Dall Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kirzner. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Dall Jr. Kirzner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dall Jr checks a low kick from Kirzner.
Dall Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Kirzner moves out of range easily. #CL#
Dall Jr rushes Kirzner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dall Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dall Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Kirzner controls his hands.
Galen Dall Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dall Jr lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Kirzner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kirzner. That's going to slow Dall Jr down.
Kirzner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dall Jr misses the shot to the body.
Dall Jr is looking to clinch.
That kick from Dall Jr tenderised Kirzner's leg. Kirzner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dall Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dall Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dall Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Galen Dall Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kirzner moves out of range as Dall Jr strikes.
Kirzner throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirzner missing with a left hand there. Dall Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kirzner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dall Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kirzner scores with a spinning back kick!
Kirzner slips under a jab.
Kirzner misses with a straight right.
Kirzner throws a hook to the side of Dall Jr's head but Dall Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kirzner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirzner.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dall Jr.
Dall Jr blocks a jab.
Kirzner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kirzner loads up on a big right hand but Dall Jr slips the punch.
Kirzner slips under a jab.
Dall Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3#
Kirzner throws a body punch but Dall Jr moves out of range.
Dall Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Kirzner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dall Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Kirzner throws a hook to the side of Dall Jr's head but Dall Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dall Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot lands for Dall Jr.
Kirzner feints a jab promting Dall Jr to slip. Kirzner then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dall Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kirzner gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dall Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Kirzner misses with a wild body shot.
Kirzner looks to throw the jab but Dall Jr is out of range.
The fighters circling - Dall Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kirzner appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dall Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kirzner misses with an uppercut. Dall Jr saw that one coming.
Kirzner ducks right into an uppercut from Dall Jr.
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!
Dall Jr digs a good hook to Kirzner's body.
Kirzner misses with a body shot. #T4#
Kirzner dodges the punch combination from Dall Jr.
Kirzner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dall Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kirzner keeps the fight on the outside.
Kirzner falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Dall Jr counter with a right hand.
Kirzner misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Dall Jr drives through and clinches with Kirzner against the cage. #BC2#
Kirzner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dall Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dall Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dall Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch lands to the side of Kirzner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dall Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Israel Kirzner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Dall Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kirzner, pushing him back against the cage.
Kirzner swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Galen Dall Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dall Jr, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Galen Dall Jr!

During a confident post fight interview, Galen Dall Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: DMMA 118 Imanari vs Petit     
Date:   Jul 02, 2022
#R1#
Kirzner tries a head kick but it misses.
Kirzner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kirzner misses the shot to the body.
Kirzner scores with a nice body kick.
Kirzner misses with a series of wild punches.
Israel Kirzner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirzner cracks Rome with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rome misses with a takedown attempt
and Kirzner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kirzner missing with a left hand there. Rome was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rome tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kirzner defends well and Rome ends up having to push Kirzner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rome.
Israel Kirzner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curtis Rome.#T1#
A low kick from Kirzner is predictable there #TD2#
and Rome counters with a shoot takedown. Kirzner fights it but they end up in guard.
Rome is stalling in the full guard.
Rome stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kirzner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rome trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirzner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rome wants to pass the guard but Kirzner is keeping the position.
Rome trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirzner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Kirzner is trying to keep Rome in close.
Rome tries to free his leg and advance position but Kirzner is retaining full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rome wants to control from the top but Kirzner keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kirzner just misses with a punch to the body.
Kirzner throws a head kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Kirzner. Those never looked like landing.
Kirzner missing with a left hand there. Rome was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kirzner missing with a left hand there. Rome was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rome uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kirzner.#T3#
Kirzner takes a swing at Rome's ribcage but misses.
Rome gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kirzner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Israel Kirzner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kirzner leaves Rome with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Kirzner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kirzner misses with a hook. Rome ducked under it nicely.
Donk. Kirzner catches Rome right on the button with a cross.
Kirzner misses with a looping left.
Kirzner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rome.
Kirzner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rome slips a straight right by Kirzner.#T4#
Rome closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kirzner circles away.
Kirzner is looking to counter punch.
A left and a right from Kirzner both land. Nice combination.
Kirzner is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rome shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kirzner as he jumps to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kirzner. Rome does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kirzner moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRome.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rome shoots for a takedown but Kirzner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kirzner cracks Rome with an open hand slap.#TD2#
Rome looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rome working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kirzner's thigh. Kirzner counters though and makes it back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Israel Kirzner dominated that round.
That's time! Kirzner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rome looks for a takedown but Kirzner sprawls well.
Kirzner misses the jab.
Rome shoots in looking for a takedown but Kirzner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rome's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've been told by Kirzner's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Israel Kirzner is winning the standup battle so far.
Rome bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rome misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Israel Kirzner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curtis Rome.
Kirzner throws a right hand that Rome ducks under and follows up with a left that Rome also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rome will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rome moves away from the strike by Kirzner.
Kirzner misses with a looping right.#T1#
A jab from Kirzner misses.
Kirzner misses with an uppercut.
Kirzner tries to work over Rome's front leg with a kick but Rome checks it.
Kirzner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kirzner lands a lovely overhand right.
Kirzner leaves Rome with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kirzner throws a sloppy head kick and Rome moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Kirzner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rome shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T2#
Kirzner throws a hook but Rome blocks it.#TD2#
Rome throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kirzner was covering up waiting for the punch and Rome finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rome pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kirzner is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kirzner holds on and takes a little breather.
Rome trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rome trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirzner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Rome trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rome passes into half guard.
Rome tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kirzner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rome wants to control but Kirzner is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Rome seems to be looking for submissions.
Kirzner won't allow Rome to pass to mount. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rome keeps trying to improve his position.
Rome is controlling the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rome is pressing down on Kirzner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kirzner is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Rome is looking for a kimura but Kirzner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rome to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rome has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rome tries to control but Kirzner wriggling away.
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 Israel Kirzner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kirzner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kirzner throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Rome forces Kirzner back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Kirzner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kirzner throws a series of punches but Rome avoids them all with ease.
Kirzner lunges at Rome with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rome's hand.
Rome fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirzner looks to land a right hand but Rome moved out of range.
Kirzner lunges at Rome with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rome's hand.
A big left from Kirzner misses. #T1#
Kirzner tries to work over Rome's front leg with a kick but Rome checks it.
Kirzner with a jab.
Rome shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kirzner as he avoids it easily.
Rome shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kirzner as he avoids it easily.
Israel Kirzner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curtis Rome.
Rome fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kirzner scores with a nice strike.
Kirzner looks to land a combination. Rome sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL2#
Kirzner tries to keep at a distance but Rome has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Kirzner is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rome tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rome can't get the takedown.
Rome wants to take the fight to the mat but Kirzner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kirzner struggles to land a body shot inside as Rome controls his hands. #BC#
Kirzner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rome has his takedown stuffed
and Kirzner counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirzner throws a leg kick
and Rome counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kirzner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rome steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kirzner.
Rome is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kirzner tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Rome ducks under a wild hook from Kirzner.
Rome slips under a jab from Kirzner.
Rome closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kirzner circles away.
Rome bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kirzner cracks Rome with an open hand slap.
Rome will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rome tries for a takedown but Kirzner circles away easily
and Kirzner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kirzner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rome moves away.
Kirzner works Rome's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Kirzner throws a body punch but Rome moves out of range.
Rome is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Rome has his takedown stuffed
and Kirzner counters with a nice uppercut.
Rome fails with the takedown.
Rome shoots in but no luck this time.
Kirzner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kirzner misses with a double jab.
Kirzner misses with a lunging right hand
and Rome counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rome avoids the body shot from Kirzner.

And that's the end of the fight!
Israel Kirzner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kirzner, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Israel Kirzner!

 

Event: DMMA 108 Tucker vs Niculescu     
Date:   May 28, 2022
#R1#
Nadadora misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kirzner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nadadora. That did some damage!
Kirzner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kirzner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nadadora.
Kirzner lands a slapping body shot.
Israel Kirzner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirzner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kirzner throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kirzner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nadadora looks to land a right hand but Kirzner moved out of range.
Kirzner thumps Nadadora with a low kick.
Nadadora cracks Kirzner with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nadadora takes one to the chin there.
Nadadora fails to land with a series of punches.
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!
Kirzner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #KD2#
Nadadora drops Kirzner with a beautiful combination! Kirzner stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nadadora is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Kirzner is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Israel Kirzner has been cut.
Nadadora ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Kirzner out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rapido Nadadora!
A very excited looking Rapido Nadadora 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: SMASH: Yi vs Escalante     
Date:   Apr 15, 2022
#R1#
A left lands for Kirzner.
We've been informed that Kirzner has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kirzner looks to land a right hand but Clemens moved out of range.
Kirzner staying out of range there.
Kirzner throws a leg kick but Clemens checks it.
Clemens fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kirzner just manages to avoid it.
Kirzner avoids the body shot from Clemens.
Clemens throws a hook to the side of Kirzner's head but Kirzner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clemens lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kirzner scores with a jab to the body.
Clemens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clemens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kirzner thuds a left hand into Clemens's body.
Kirzner throws a hook but Clemens avoids it easily.
Clemens tries to clinch
and Kirzner counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kirzner misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Clemens.
Clemens takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirzner looks to score with a jab to the body but Clemens is just out of range.
Clemens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Clemens on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Clemens gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Kirzner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kirzner tried to score with a low kick but Clemens checks it.
Clemens throws a nice looking combination but Kirzner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Clemens.
Kirzner scores with a shot to the body.
Clemens is looking to score with low kicks.
Kirzner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Clemens chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kirzner connects with the punch.
Clemens has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Clemens throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kirzner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A good leg kick by Kirzner.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirzner misses with the body kick
and Clemens counters with a one-two to the body.
Clemens thows a body kick. Kirzner tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kirzner misses with a wild body shot.
Kirzner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clemens was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirzner.#T2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Clemens crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kirzner - the referee stops the clock and Clemens gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kirzner. Clemens manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Clemens with a nice cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Clemens misses the target.
Kirzner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clemens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kirzner is looking to land body kicks.
Clemens is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Clemens connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Clemens misses the jab.
Kirzner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clemens scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kirzner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clemens thumps Kirzner with a low kick.
Clemens blocks the body kick.
Kirzner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Clemens rather than just go for the knockout.
Kirzner swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Clemens counter with a right hand.
Kirzner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clemens was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirzner.
Kirzner blocks a head kick by Clemens.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kirzner.
A quick step to the side and Clemens tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kirzner swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kirzner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Clemens attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kirzner was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A telegraphed right hand from Clemens misses the target.
Kirzner appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kirzner throws a body punch but Clemens moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Clemens misses the target.
A lazy left from Kirzner finds it's target.
Kirzner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clemens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Clemens.
Kirzner let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kirzner throws out a loose jab but Clemens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Israel Kirzner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clemens moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kirzner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clemens blocks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Clemens on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A combination from Kirzner does no damage.
Clemens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clemens tries to score with a low kick but Kirzner moves his leg out of the way.
Kirzner misses with an uppercut. Clemens saw that one coming.#CL#
Clemens clinches. #T4#
A hook to the body from Clemens.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clemens.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirzner blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Kirzner manages to break the clinch.
Clemens moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice cross by Clemens.
Kirzner blocks a low kick nicely.
Clemens moves out of range of the strikes.
Kirzner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Clemens 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 Kirzner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kirzner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kirzner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clemens.
Clemens throws a nice looking combination but Kirzner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kirzner misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kirzner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kirzner throws a low kick, looking for Clemens's leg but Clemens calmly moves out of range.
Kirzner looks for the body kick but Clemens saw that one coming.
Kirzner misses with an uppercut
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
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 Samuel Clemens will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Clemens on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kirzner. Kirzner obviously looking to wear him down.
Clemens stuns Kirzner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Clemens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Clemens finds it's way through Kirzner's defenses.
Clemens tries to clinch up but Kirzner circles away and keeps his distance.
Kirzner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Samuel Clemens is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clemens. Kirzner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kirzner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Clemens.
Kirzner just misses with a punch to the body.
Kirzner swings for the body but Clemens moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Clemens. That's going to slow Kirzner down.
Clemens does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Clemens looks to throw the jab but Kirzner is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kirzner punishes Clemens's body with a nice straight punch.
Kirzner throws a right hand that misses
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL#
Clemens darts in and clinches Kirzner up against the cage.#T1#
Clemens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clemens misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Kirzner breaks the clinch.
Kirzner lands a body shot.
Kirzner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Clemens checks it well.
Clemens uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kirzner has time to react.
Clemens scores with a leg kick.
Kirzner avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Clemens gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kirzner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kirzner wants to break free but Clemens has control. #BC2#
Kirzner manages to break the clinch.
Kirzner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Clemens avoids the body shot from Kirzner.
Kirzner works Clemens's body with a nice hook.#T2##CL#
Clemens has closed the distance and engaged Kirzner in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Kirzner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clemens takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kirzner just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Kirzner.
A good leg kick by Kirzner.
Kirzner throws a shot from downtown. Clemens moves away and avoids it.
Kirzner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clemens.
Kirzner flicks out a counter leg kick but Clemens steps away.
Clemens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clemens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kirzner lands a nice shot that snaps Clemens's head back.
Kirzner throws a body shot but no joy.
Kirzner misses with a leg kick
and Clemens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clemens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kirzner doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
A punch combination from Kirzner misses.
Kirzner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kirzner scores with the left hand. Clemens knows he should have avoided that one.
Kirzner swings for the body but Clemens moves out of range.
Kirzner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clemens.
Kirzner throws a wild body kick that Clemens sees coming a mile off.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kirzner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clemens tries to clinch but Kirzner moves out of range.
Clemens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kirzner.
Kirzner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kirzner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kirzner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kirzner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Clemens looks to land a combination but Kirzner avoids it well.
Kirzner throws a leg kick
and Clemens counters with a series of strikes. Kirzner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Clemens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kirzner.
Kirzner steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Clemens. That one must have hurt.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clemens takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kirzner throws a hook but Clemens blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Clemens.
Kirzner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Clemens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clemens lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kirzner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Clemens.
Kirzner misses with a shot to the body
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Clemens!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clemens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kirzner.
Clemens misses with a straight left.
Clemens misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Clemens dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kirzner throws a hook but Clemens avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Clemens.
A nice leg kick from Clemens, right into the meat of the thigh.
Clemens pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kirzner back to the cage. Clemens follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Clemens cracks Kirzner with an open hand slap.
Kirzner throws a head kick but Clemens moves out of range.
Kirzner tries to work over Clemens's front leg with a kick but Clemens checks it.
Kirzner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Clemens.
Clemens does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A shot to the body from Kirzner misses
and Clemens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clemens tries to bum rush Kirzner with a series of wild strikes but Kirzner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kirzner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirzner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Clemens under the eye.
Kirzner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clemens.
Clemens on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Clemens is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kirzner throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Clemens tries to clinch but Kirzner moves out of range.
Kirzner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kirzner misses with a body shot.
Kirzner misses the shot to the body.
Clemens swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kirzner throws a hook but Clemens avoids it easily.
Clemens swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clemens. Kirzner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kirzner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kirzner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kirzner moves away from the strike by Clemens.
Clemens takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kirzner swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jab from Clemens.
Kirzner misses with a straight right. #T2#
Clemens takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kirzner lands a body shot.
Kirzner lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clemens thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kirzner if he has to take too many more of those.
Kirzner works the jab nicely.
Kirzner cracks Clemens with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Clemens delivers a nice body kick.
Kirzner misses the shot to the body.
Clemens swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kirzner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kirzner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Clemens rushes Kirzner and presses him up against the cage.
Clemens lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Clemens prevents a body shot from Kirzner.
Clemens misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Clemens creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kirzner can't break the clinch.
Clemens lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Kirzner lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Clemens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kirzner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Clemens. That did some damage!
Kirzner throws a solid leg kick but Clemens takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kirzner.
Clemens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirzner manages to avoid it.
Kirzner throws the kick towards the body but Clemens avoids it.
Kirzner misses with a shot to the body
and Clemens counters with a straight right hand.
Clemens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kirzner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Kirzner.
Clemens gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kirzner.
Kirzner thows a leg kick but Clemens checks it
and Clemens counters with a straight right hand.
Kirzner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clemens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kirzner throws out the jab.
Kirzner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clemens moves away.
Clemens wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kirzner misses with a left hand
and Clemens counters with a three punch combo that has Kirzner backing up. Kirzner nods at Clemens to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clemens lands with a shot to the body.
Kirzner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kirzner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Clemens slips a jab and a cross from Kirzner.
Kirzner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kirzner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kirzner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Clemens looks to land a body kick but Kirzner moved away.
Kirzner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kirzner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Clemens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Clemens misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kirzner looks to score with a jab to the body but Clemens is just out of range.
Clemens scores with a jab to the jaw.
Israel Kirzner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kirzner misses with a hook.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Clemens!

 

Event: WCF WNF 98: Woo vs Victor     
Date:   Mar 23, 2022
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kirzner. Harbrant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harbrant falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Kirzner to counter with a crisp jab.
Harbrant fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kirzner thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kirzner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Harbrant's sensitive parts.
Harbrant gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kirzner.
Harbrant moves to clinch but Kirzner breaks away
and Kirzner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kirzner misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirzner swats away the attempt to clinch by Harbrant.
Harbrant moves out of range of the strikes.
Harbrant with the counter takedown but Kirzner avoids it easily.
Kirzner feints a jab promting Harbrant to slip. Kirzner then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Harbrant slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kirzner lands a jab to Harbrant's midsection.#T1#
Kirzner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kirzner looks to land a combination but Harbrant avoids it well.
Harbrant tries to clinch but Kirzner moves out of range.
Kirzner tries to bum rush Harbrant with a series of wild strikes but Harbrant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kirzner bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kirzner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harbrant.
Harbrant wants to clinch up but Kirzner keeps it at a distance.
Harbrant tries for a takedown but Kirzner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kirzner motions for Harbrant to come forward. Kirzner throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harbrant 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.
Kirzner connects with a solid leg kick.
Kirzner looks to land a body kick but Harbrant moved away.#CL2#
Harbrant rushes Kirzner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Harbrant scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Kirzner breaks from the clinch.
Kirzner misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Kirzner gets tackled into the cage by Harbrant. Harbrant maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Kirzner breaks from the clinch.
That kick from Kirzner tenderised Harbrant's leg. Harbrant is trying to keep his angry face on.
Harbrant showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kirzner.
Kirzner keeps the fight on the outside.
Harbrant wants to clinch.
Kirzner throws a right and a left that Harbrant avoids nicely. #T3#
Kirzner circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Kirzner tries to keep at a distance but Harbrant has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Kirzner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harbrant closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kirzner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Harbrant tests Kirzner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've been told by Kirzner's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Harbrant tries to clinch up but Kirzner circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Harbrant has closed the distance and engaged Kirzner in a clinch. #BC#
Kirzner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kirzner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Harbrant gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4##BC#
Kirzner breaks the clinch.
Kirzner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kirzner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kirzner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harbrant moves in looking to clinch but Kirzner pushes him off.
Harbrant fails with a takedown attempt.
Kirzner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Harbrant blocks the body kick.
Kirzner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Harbrant moves out of range of the strikes.
Israel Kirzner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Harbrant clinches up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Israel Kirzner dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Harbrant takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Harbrant has Kirzner up against the cage in a clinch.
Kirzner scores with a shoulder strike.
Harbrant is trying to pull guard but Kirzner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Harbrant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kirzner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harbrant shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Kirzner counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harbrant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kirzner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Harbrant is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good shot there by Kirzner.#T1#
Kirzner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kirzner looks for the body kick but Harbrant saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kirzner. That's going to slow Harbrant down.
Israel Kirzner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harbrant fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kirzner keeps Harbrant at a distance using the push kick.
Harbrant tries to clinch up.
Harbrant avoids the body shot from Kirzner.
Israel Kirzner is winning the standup battle so far.
Harbrant takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Harbrant walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kirzner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harbrant wants to clinch up but Kirzner keeps it at a distance.
Kirzner tried to counter with a leg kick but Harbrant avoided it.
Kirzner throws a body punch but Harbrant moves out of range. #T2#
Harbrant tries to clinch but Kirzner is having none of it.
Kirzner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harbrant can do to turn this around?
Harbrant tries to clinch up but Kirzner circles away and keeps his distance.
Kirzner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kirzner punishes Harbrant's body with a nice straight punch.
Harbrant tries to clinch but Kirzner is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kirzner. Harbrant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harbrant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kirzner.
Israel Kirzner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kirzner with the inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirzner misses the shot to the body.
Kirzner misses with an uppercut.
Kirzner lands a nice hook to Harbrant's body. Harbrant takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Harbrant clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Harbrant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Harbrant tries to pull guard but Kirzner holds him up against the cage and eventually Harbrant drops back down to his feet.
Israel Kirzner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kody Harbrant.
Harbrant prevents a body shot from Kirzner.
Harbrant misses with the head strike. #BC#
Kirzner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kirzner with a nice calf kick.
Harbrant moves in looking to clinch but Kirzner pushes him off.#CL2#
Harbrant instigates a clinch. #BC#
Kirzner breaks the clinch.
Kirzner lands a nice looking body shot.
Kirzner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kirzner fires out a quick counter leg kick but Harbrant just manages to avoid it.#T4#
Harbrant wants to clinch.
Harbrant's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL2#
Harbrant gets a clinch. #BC#
Kirzner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harbrant wants to clinch.
Kirzner loads up on a big right hand but Harbrant slips the punch.
Harbrant fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kirzner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Israel Kirzner dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Harbrant moves in looking to clinch but Kirzner pushes him off.
Kirzner throws an overhand right that lands on Harbrant's shoulder, as Harbrant tries to avoid the shot.
Harbrant takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some wild striking there from Kirzner.
Harbrant takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kirzner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kirzner lands a glancing blow to the side of Harbrant's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harbrant misses with a takedown attempt - Kirzner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Harbrant tries to close the distance and clinch but Kirzner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harbrant shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Kirzner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kirzner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harbrant manages to avoid it.
Harbrant changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kirzner throws a shot from downtown. Harbrant moves away and avoids it.
Harbrant changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Harbrant tries to clinch up.
Kirzner with a hook.
Kirzner throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kirzner lands a head shot.
Kirzner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harbrant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kirzner.
Harbrant tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kirzner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harbrant 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.
Harbrant tries to clinch but Kirzner moves out of range. #T2#
Kirzner lands with an uppercut that bounces Harbrant off the cage and back into range.
Harbrant tries to close the distance and clinch but Kirzner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harbrant looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harbrant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kirzner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harbrant manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Harbrant clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Kirzner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kody Harbrant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harbrant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kirzner. Harbrant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kirzner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harbrant fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good leg kick by Kirzner. #T3#
Kirzner throws a right hand that Harbrant ducks under and follows up with a left that Harbrant also avoids with ease.
Harbrant tries to counter with a clinch but Kirzner shakes him off and moves away.
A good leg kick by Kirzner.
Kirzner tests Harbrant's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kirzner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Harbrant's sensitive parts.
Harbrant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kirzner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kirzner thinks about countering with a head kick.
Harbrant tries to clinch up but Kirzner circles away and keeps his distance.
Harbrant tries to clinch up but Kirzner circles away and keeps his distance.
Kirzner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harbrant wants to clinch.#T4#
Kirzner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harbrant tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Harbrant wants to clinch.#CL2#
Harbrant closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Kirzner breaks from the clinch.
Harbrant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kirzner. #CL2#
Harbrant has managed to clinch. #BC#
Kirzner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Israel Kirzner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kirzner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Israel Kirzner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kirzner, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Israel Kirzner!

 

Event: WCF 113: Woo vs Fitzgerald     
Date:   Feb 26, 2022
#R1#
Kirzner throws a front kick aimed at Fafa's knee but Fafa avoids it well.
Fafa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kirzner counters with a nice uppercut.
Fafa misses with a double jab
and Kirzner counters with a straight right hand.
Fafa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kirzner counters with a one-two to the body.
Fafa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fafa lands a nice looking body shot.
Fafa throws a nice looking combination but Kirzner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kirzner is looking for the big counter here.
Fafa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kirzner slips a straight right by Fafa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fafa walks into a stiff left hand from Kirzner.
Fafa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fafa misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Fafa lands an overhand right.
Fafa misses with a hook
letting Kirzner counter with a right hand.
Jeff Fafa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fafa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kirzner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kirzner counters with a body kick.
Fafa misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Fafa misses.
Fafa punishes Kirzner's body with a nice straight punch.
Fafa misses with a lunging right hand
and Kirzner counters with a nice body shot.
Fafa lands a jab-cross combination.
Kirzner fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fafa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirzner manages to avoid it.
Kirzner misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Fafa looks to land a combination but Kirzner avoids it well.
Despite the aggression on Kirzner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fafa lands a jab to the nose.
Fafa feints a jab promting Kirzner to slip. Fafa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kirzner slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kirzner moves out of range of the strikes.
Fafa throws a right and a left that Kirzner avoids nicely.
Fafa punishes Kirzner's body with a nice straight punch.
Fafa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kirzner counters with a series of strikes. Fafa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fafa slips under a jab.
Fafa throws a series of punches but Kirzner moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Fafa. #T3#
Fafa misses with the combination.
Kirzner keeps Fafa at a distance using the push kick.
Fafa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kirzner.
Fafa misses with a double jab
and Kirzner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Kirzner.
A combination from Fafa does no damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Kirzner misses.
Fafa takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#It looks like Jeff Fafa has been cut.
Fafa takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fafa with a hook.#T4#
Fafa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fafa throws a body punch but Kirzner moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fafa throws a lazy head kick
and Kirzner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fafa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fafa scores with a shot to the body.
Fafa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kirzner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Fafa does it's job there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot by Fafa.
Fafa lands a slapping body shot.
Fafa avoids the body shot from Kirzner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Fafa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Fafa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A punch combination from Fafa misses.
Kirzner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fafa.
Fafa throws a body punch but Kirzner moves out of range.
Fafa falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Kirzner to counter with a crisp jab.
Fafa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kirzner.
Kirzner connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirzner dodges the punch combination from Fafa.
Fafa misses with a combination
and Kirzner counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Kirzner avoids the head kick by Fafa.
Fafa swings widly with a right hand
and Kirzner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fafa misses with a body punch
and Fafa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Fafa is rocked!
Fafa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kirzner.
Oh Fafa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A telegraphed right hand from Kirzner misses the target.
It looked like Fafa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fafa throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kirzner counters with an inside leg kick.
Fafa seems to have got his legs back now.
Jeff Fafa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fafa throws a body kick that misses
and Kirzner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jeff Fafa is winning the standup battle so far.
Fafa misses with a body punch
and Kirzner counters with an inside leg kick.
Fafa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kirzner counters with a series of strikes. Fafa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fafa blocks the body kick.
Fafa looks to land a right hand but Kirzner moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kirzner! But no joy.
Fafa throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Kirzner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirzner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fafa swinging wildly here.
Fafa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fafa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kirzner counters with a nice body kick.
Kirzner throws a wild body kick that Fafa sees coming a mile off.
Fafa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fafa misses with a lunging right hand
and Kirzner counters with a straight right hand.
Kirzner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fafa.
Kirzner misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Fafa misses with a shot to the body
and Kirzner counters with a straight right hand.
Fafa has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Fafa throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kirzner to counter with a crisp jab.
Fafa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kirzner scores with a counter punch that sends Fafa to the canvas! Kirzner smells blood - he's punishing Fafa with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Fafa has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Israel Kirzner!

 

Event: WCF 109: Khabib vs Shabazz     
Date:   Jan 29, 2022
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Bravo wants to clinch but Kirzner slips to the side
and Kirzner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bravo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kirzner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bravo defending well as Kirzner loads up on a big left hand.
Bravo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bravo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kirzner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirzner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Kirzner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kirzner takes a swing at Bravo's ribcage but misses.
Bravo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kirzner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bravo.
Bravo needs to keep his hands up - Kirzner had a free shot at his head there.
Kirzner throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Bravo counters with a single leg into guard. Kirzner didn't expect that. #T2#
Bravo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kirzner is keeping the position for now.
Bravo wants to control from the top but Kirzner keeps moving.
Bravo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bravo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kirzner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bravo throws a big right hand that misses.
Kirzner looking for a sweep. Not yet Kirzner, not yet. #T3#
Bravo throwing strikes from guard but Kirzner blocks nicely.
Bravo trying to control but Kirzner is working from the bottom.
Kirzner is adopting a defensive guard.
Bravo passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Bravo is working for a submission of some sort.
Kirzner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bravo is working away from the top position though.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kirzner tries to roll over but Bravo keeps him under control.
Kirzner trying to control but Bravo postures up. #SUB2#
Bravo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bravo is pressing down on Kirzner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kirzner is holding on for now.
My spies in Mapinguari Guerreiro inform me that Bravo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bravo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Bravo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kirzner defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eddie Bravo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kirzner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kirzner tests Bravo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kirzner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bravo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bravo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kirzner misses with a right hand #TD2#
so Bravo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T1#
Bravo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bravo wants to control from the top but Kirzner keeps moving.
Bravo passes Kirzner's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Bravo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kirzner defends it well. #SUB2#
Bravo seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Bravo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kirzner defends it well.
Bravo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Bravo wants to control but Kirzner is keeping him busy.
Bravo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kirzner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kirzner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kirzner tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bravo misses with a head shot. Kirzner uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB2#
Bravo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kirzner looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kirzner looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kirzner! #REVR#
Bravo tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
The referee asks Kirzner politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kirzner prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bravo is looking to regain half guard here but Kirzner keeps moving and retains side control.
Kirzner working away.
You can see the frustration on Bravo's face as Kirzner controls the position.
Kirzner wants to stand but Bravo is controlling his arm.
Bravo is letting Kirzner control him for a moment.
Bravo is looking for a sweep.
Bravo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bravo wants to control but Kirzner is keeping busy.
Bravo is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Kirzner not doing much here.
Kirzner is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bravo!
Kirzner controlling the position easily from mount.
Bravo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bravo is squirming around, avoiding Kirzner's attempts to control the action.
Kirzner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Eddie Bravo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bravo wants to control but Kirzner is having none of it.
Kirzner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kirzner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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 Israel Kirzner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kirzner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Good leg kick by Kirzner.
Bravo wants to slow Kirzner down by chopping away at his legs.
Bravo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bravo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirzner throws a series of punches but Bravo moves out of range.
Kirzner connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Kirzner shoots in looking for a takedown. Bravo tries to sprawl out of it but Kirzner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bravo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bravo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bravo tries to clinch
and Kirzner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kirzner lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Kirzner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kirzner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bravo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kirzner, as that shot connected.
Kirzner misses the jab.
Kirzner misses with an uppercut.
Bravo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bravo slips a jab from Kirzner.#T3#
Kirzner scores with a sloppy right hand. Bravo should have avoided that one.
Bravo slips a jab and a cross from Kirzner.
Bravo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kirzner defends it well.
Israel Kirzner is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot by Kirzner.
Kirzner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kirzner throws a hook but Bravo avoids it easily.
Israel Kirzner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Bravo moves away from the strike by Kirzner.
Bravo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kirzner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kirzner scores with a nice right hand.
Bravo walks into a stiff left hand from Kirzner.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kirzner throws a series of punches but Bravo moves out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Israel Kirzner!

 

Event: WCF WNF 87: Rader vs Riker 2     
Date:   Jan 05, 2022
#R1#
Kirzner throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
Kirzner checks a leg kick.
Michael Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Barnes misses.
Kirzner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnes.
Kirzner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barnes throws a poor cross that misses
and Kirzner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnes slips under a jab from Kirzner.
Barnes misses with a body punch
and Kirzner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnes throws a shot from downtown. Kirzner moves away and avoids it.
Kirzner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kirzner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It looked like Kirzner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kirzner appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Barnes throws out a loose jab but Kirzner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barnes looks to throw a body kick
and Kirzner counters with a two punch combo.
Kirzner throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kirzner as he avoids it easily.
Barnes throws a push kick but Kirzner slaps the foot to one side.
Kirzner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kirzner looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Barnes.
Kirzner misses with a series of wild punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Kirzner scores with a four punch combination!#T2#
Barnes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Kirzner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kirzner.
Barnes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kirzner is looking to counter punch.
Barnes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kirzner's hands.
Kirzner lands a jab to the head.
Barnes scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Kirzner.
Kirzner misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kirzner defends it well.#T3#
Barnes missing with a left hand there. Kirzner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barnes misses with a combination
and Kirzner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kirzner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnes.
Kirzner is looking for a counter combo.
Barnes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD2#
Barnes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Barnes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Barnes lands some shots froms side control.
Kirzner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barnes on the ground.
Barnes trying to control the action but Kirzner is working from the bottom.
Barnes has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Mentor Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Barnes working the ground and pound but Kirzner is defending the strikes. #T4#
Barnes trying to control the action but Kirzner is working from the bottom.
Barnes throws a strike aimed at the side of Kirzner's head but Kirzner avoids it well.
Kirzner defending against the ground and pound.
Barnes controlling from side mount.
Kirzner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirzner managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Barnes.
Kirzner dodges the ground and pound from Barnes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Barnes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Barnes.
As Barnes backs away, Kirzner returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kirzner.
Kirzner is looking for a counter combo.
Barnes thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Barnes backs away, Kirzner returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A big right from Barnes misses.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Kirzner checks it.
It looked like Kirzner was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barnes.
Barnes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kirzner. Kirzner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kirzner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirzner lands a slapping body shot.
Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kirzner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kirzner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barnes with the counter takedown but Kirzner avoids it easily.
Barnes misses with a looping right.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barnes.
Kirzner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Kirzner throws a head kick that misses.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Kirzner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kirzner misses with a hook #TD2#
and Barnes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kirzner's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirzner keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Barnes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barnes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kirzner keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes trying to control but Kirzner is working from the bottom.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kirzner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Kirzner is retaining full guard.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Kirzner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes.
Barnes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barnes throws an elbow that misses. Kirzner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barnes's guard. Nice move by Kirzner!#REVR#
Kirzner looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Barnes wants to control from the top but Kirzner keeps moving.
Barnes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barnes performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kirzner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barnes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kirzner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Barnes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kirzner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barnes wants to control but Kirzner is keeping him busy.
Kirzner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kirzner tries to get out of the position.
Kirzner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kirzner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura but Kirzner is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Barnes 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#
Barnes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kirzner has time to react.
Kirzner misses with a body shot.
Barnes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kirzner under the eye.
Israel Kirzner is winning the standup battle so far.
Kirzner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirzner tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barnes feints the counter takedown.
Barnes throws an off balance right hand
and Kirzner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Kirzner. #T1#
Barnes scores with a hook.
Barnes thows a leg kick but Kirzner checks it
and Kirzner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kirzner avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Kirzner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Israel Kirzner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirzner manages to avoid it.
Kirzner ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Barnes lands a jab to the nose.
Barnes connects with a body shot that sends Kirzner's belly button to the back.
Kirzner ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Barnes throws an off balance right hand
and Kirzner counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Kirzner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kirzner ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Kirzner swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Barnes scores with a punch to the gut 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!
Donk. Barnes catches Kirzner right on the button with a cross.
Kirzner lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice shot lands for Barnes.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kirzner.
Barnes throws a solid leg kick but Kirzner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barnes.
Barnes misses with a left hand
and Kirzner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barnes throws out a leg kick but Kirzner moves out of range and Barnes only half commits. #T3#
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Barnes thuds his right hand into Kirzner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barnes shoots in but Kirzner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Kirzner was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barnes.
Barnes throws a chopping leg kick but Kirzner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barnes misses with an uppercut
and Kirzner counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Kirzner is predictable there #TD2#
so Barnes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirzner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Kirzner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.
Kirzner keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Israel Kirzner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Barnes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kirzner keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Barnes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barnes 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Barnes!

During a confident post fight interview, Michael Barnes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: WCF WNF 82: Tzeng vs Bardia     
Date:   Dec 01, 2021
#R1#
Jackson misses with a combination
and Kirzner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A countering left hand to the body from Kirzner misses.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Kirzner counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson defending well as Kirzner loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Kirzner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kirzner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
Kirzner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Despite the aggression on Kirzner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kirzner slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kirzner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kirzner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
No joy there for Kirzner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kirzner counters with a left to the body.
We've been informed that Kirzner has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson scores with a one two! Kirzner had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jackson!
Jackson looks to land a combination but Kirzner avoids it well.
Jackson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKirzner.
That kick from Jackson tenderised Kirzner's leg. Kirzner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kirzner checks a low kick from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kirzner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Kirzner misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson throws a sloppy body shot
and Kirzner counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Kirzner to acknowledge the strikes.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kirzner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jackson rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Kirzner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jackson misses with a leg kick
enabling Kirzner to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Kirzner throws a counter combo.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Kirzner moved away.
Kirzner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kirzner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kirzner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kirzner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kirzner throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson wants to slow Kirzner down by chopping away at his legs.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Kirzner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Kirzner checks it.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kirzner counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Kirzner scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kirzner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson thows a leg kick but Kirzner checks it
letting Kirzner counter with a right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kirzner circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kirzner! But no joy.
Jackson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kirzner counters with a nice leg kick.
Kirzner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Kirzner counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Kirzner to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson connects with a jab.#T4#
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Kirzner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kirzner scores with a jab to the head. #ROC2#Jackson is rocked!
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kirzner on the side of the head.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kirzner counter with a right hand.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kirzner throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kirzner.
Kirzner follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Kirzner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Kirzner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Kirzner counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kirzner counters with a nice uppercut.
Kirzner throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson takes one to the chin there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Israel Kirzner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Kirzner scores with a counter punch that sends Jackson to the canvas! Kirzner smells blood - he's punishing Jackson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Jackson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Israel Kirzner!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 26, 2021
#R1#
Dukes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dukes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kirzner.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dukes! But no joy.
Kirzner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grant Dukes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirzner tries to move into range but Dukes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kirzner walks into a stiff left hand from Dukes.
Kirzner throws a big shot that misses.
Dukes looks to land a left hand but Kirzner moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Kirzner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dukes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dukes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kirzner moves away.
Kirzner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dukes lands with a right hand.
Dukes throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dukes lands a jab to the nose.
A shot to the liver by Dukes. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Kirzner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dukes scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC2#Kirzner is rocked!
Kirzner on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oh Kirzner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big left from Kirzner misses.
Kirzner seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice straight punches there by Dukes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dukes.
Dukes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dukes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kirzner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dukes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dukes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kirzner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dukes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kirzner was well out of range. Poor timing from Dukes.
A left lands for Dukes.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dukes cracks Kirzner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dukes lands with an uppercut that bounces Kirzner off the cage and back into range.
Kirzner misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Dukes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kirzner!
Dukes has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ramirez Dojo Of Excellence. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dukes works to advance to full mount. Kirzner defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Dukes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dukes seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kirzner is holding on tight.
Dukes controlling from the full mount.
Kirzner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kirzner tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Dukes fails to advance to Kirzner's back.
Dukes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dukes moves to the back position.
Kirzner is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dukes.
Well, with Dukes on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kirzner is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Dukes has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kirzner has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #T4##SUB2#
Dukes is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kirzner has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Dukes biding his time, looking for the opening. #SUB2#
Kirzner is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dukes gets his way!
Dukes slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grant Dukes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kirzner slips a jab and a cross from Dukes.
Dukes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Kirzner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dukes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kirzner.
Dukes misses the shot to the body.
Kirzner half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kirzner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dukes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dukes lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirzner drops his hands momentarily and Dukes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dukes tests Kirzner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dukes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kirzner. #TD2#
Dukes gets a double leg takedown into Kirzner's guard.#T1#
Dukes wants to control from the top but Kirzner keeps moving.
Dukes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dukes wants to control from the top but Kirzner keeps moving.
Kirzner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dukes controls the pace.
Dukes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dukes slips nicely into half guard.
Dukes moves into full mount! Kirzner won't be happy about that! #T2#
Dukes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Dukes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kirzner has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kirzner! #SUB2#
Dukes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dukes is trying to control the position but Kirzner postures up.
Kirzner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dukes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Dukes working a defensive guard here.
Grant Dukes has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Kirzner has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Dukes to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kirzner is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Dukes pulls down on the head and he's put Kirzner to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Grant Dukes!
Grant Dukes thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: GC 392     
Date:   Jul 24, 2021
#R1#
Slinger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Kirzner to counter with a crisp jab.
Kirzner misses with a hook. Slinger ducked under it nicely.
Slinger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slinger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kirzner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slinger was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirzner.
Nice shot by Kirzner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Slinger bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Slinger is looking to take a break and control but Kirzner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Slinger has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Slinger working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Slinger trying to control the action but Kirzner is working from the bottom.
The referee asks Slinger politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Slinger prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Slinger wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kirzner, who protects the arm well.
Kirzner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ground and pound from Slinger seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Slinger is putting a hurting on Kirzner here, landing some big shots from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kirzner can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Slinger is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kirzner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Slinger works to advance to full mount. Kirzner defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Slinger tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Slinger misses with a head shot.
Slinger controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Slinger looking for a guillotine from mount but Kirzner is having none of it. #T3#
Slinger controlling the position easily from mount.
Slinger looking to ground and pound but Kirzner is blocking nicely.
Slinger has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kirzner holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Slinger tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Slinger unloading with bombs!
Kirzner wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Slinger.
Slinger unloading with bombs!
Poor strikes thrown by Slinger there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Slinger controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Kirzner blocking the ground and pound.
Slinger controlling from the full mount.
Slinger throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kirzner avoids a series of strikes thrown by Slinger. #SUB#
Slinger with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kirzner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Slinger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kirzner blocking the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slinger wants to control the pace but Kirzner is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Slinger 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#
Slinger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kirzner sprawls well. Kirzner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slinger gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Slinger with that takedown attempt.
Kirzner throws out a counter right but Slinger avoids it with no problem.
Kirzner stuffs the takedown attempt from Slinger. Slinger gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Slinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirzner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slinger manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slinger shoots for a double leg takedown but Kirzner sprawls well. He's pushed Slinger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A little jabbing left from Kirzner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Slinger shoots in for a double leg but Kirzner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Slinger misses with a takedown attempt
and Kirzner counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Kirzner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kirzner cracks Slinger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Slinger misses with a hook to the body
and Kirzner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kirzner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slinger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kirzner now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Slinger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kirzner can do to turn this around?#TD#
Slinger feints and as Kirzner raises his hands in defense, Slinger changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Slinger is looking to work some ground and pound but Kirzner has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slinger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kirzner is trying to control the position but Slinger postures up. #T2#
Slinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirzner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slinger is working Kirzner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Slinger is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slinger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kirzner wants to sweep here but Slinger controlling him for the moment.
Slinger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slinger distracts Kirzner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirzner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Slinger not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Slinger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slinger throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Slinger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Slinger stopping the sweep attempt from Kirzner.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Slinger wants to control from the top but Kirzner keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slinger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Israel Kirzner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slinger shoots in but Kirzner avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Slinger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Slinger shoots for a takedown but Kirzner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little jabbing left from Kirzner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Slinger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Slinger tries for a takedown but Kirzner circles away easily
and Kirzner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A solid body kick from Slinger.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slinger misses with a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Kirzner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kirzner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Slinger. Slinger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Slinger shoots in for a double leg but Kirzner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kirzner throws out a counter right but Slinger avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Israel Kirzner 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#
Slinger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kirzner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Slinger.
Israel Kirzner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slinger lands with a kick to the temple. Kirzner shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #TD#
Slinger throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kirzner tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Slinger is in Kirzner's guard.
Slinger postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Slinger trying to control but Kirzner is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger is looking to work some ground and pound but Kirzner has wrist control.
Slinger keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kirzner's head.
Slinger works over Kirzner with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Slinger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Slinger connects with a couple of short punches.
Kirzner trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slinger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slinger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kirzner being controlled here, momentarily.
Slinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirzner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kirzner throws a nice looking combination but Slinger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kirzner misses with an uppercut.
Kirzner thows a leg kick but Slinger checks it #TD#
and Slinger counters with a shoot takedown. Kirzner fights it but they end up in guard.
Slinger throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slinger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slinger's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Slinger lands a couple of digs.
Kirzner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slinger wants to control from the top but Kirzner keeps moving.
Patrick Slinger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Slinger is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Slinger throwing strikes from guard but Kirzner blocks nicely. #SUB#
Slinger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kirzner has control of Slinger's left arm, preventing Slinger from doing any damage.
Slinger stays in close to Kirzner's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD#
Slinger shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kirzner is trying to defend but Slinger finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Slinger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kirzner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Slinger lands with a punch from half guard.
Slinger throwing shots but Kirzner is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slinger is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Slinger wants to work for an arm triangle but Kirzner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Slinger showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Slinger 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Slinger!

As Patrick Slinger got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Hard work pays off. Thanks to all of my coaches. Thanks to all the dedicated MMA fans who support me.'.

 

Event: GC 389     
Date:   Jun 12, 2021
#R1#
Kirzner looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Barnes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Barnes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barnes cracks a nice hook into Kirzner's ribs.
Barnes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kirzner misses with a double jab #TD#
and Barnes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Barnes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirzner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barnes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirzner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Kirzner wants to stand up but Barnes is controlling him.
Barnes content to stall in guard here.
Barnes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirzner is being controlled here.
Barnes trying to control the position but Kirzner is working away.
Kirzner tries to buck Barnes off but Barnes is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Barnes cracks Kirzner with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kirzner is not content to let Barnes control the position. #SUB#
Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kirzner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kirzner is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Kirzner is looking for a sweep.
Kirzner is trying to buck Barnes off.
Kirzner struggling a bit here.
Barnes working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T3#
Barnes working the ground and pound.
Barnes wants to control but Kirzner is keeping him busy.
Barnes is putting a hurting on Kirzner here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kirzner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barnes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kirzner takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Barnes trying to control the action but Kirzner is working from the bottom.
Kirzner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kirzner is trying to buck Barnes off.
Barnes trying to control the position but Kirzner is working away.
Barnes staying calm.#T4##SUB#
Barnes in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Kirzner is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Barnes!
A very excited looking Michael Barnes 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: GC 384     
Date:   Apr 17, 2021
#R1#
Kirzner blocks a jab.
Kirzner appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thrills just misses with a punch to the body.
Kirzner slips a straight right by Thrills.
Thrills fails to land with a series of punches.
Kirzner tries to counter by clinching up but Thrills breaks away and moves out of range.
Thrills moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Thrills dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kirzner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thrills looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It appears Kirzner was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nice uppercut there from Thrills.
Kirzner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thrills.
Kirzner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thrills.
Kirzner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thrills lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thrills swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kirzner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Kirzner ducks under a wild hook from Thrills.
Kirzner is looking to counter the offense by Thrills and move into the clinch.
Kirzner slips a straight right by Thrills.
Thrills jabs Kirzner right on the nose. Kirzner blinks but takes it well.
Thrills throws a right and a left that Kirzner avoids nicely.
Thrills ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thrills lands a really nice looking cross but Kirzner seems unphased.
Thrills throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kirzner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thrills misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Kirzner misses the target.
Kirzner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thrills! But no joy.
Thrills throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kirzner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kirzner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thrills misses with a right hand
and Kirzner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Kirzner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thrills throws a jab but it's blocked by Kirzner.
Thrills rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kirzner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kirzner appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thrills fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirzner manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Thrills, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thrills ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kirzner moves away.
It looked like Kirzner was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thrills.
Thrills thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thrills throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kirzner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thrills lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kirzner backs up against the cage.
A shot to the body from Kirzner misses
and Thrills counters with a right hand to the body.
A punch combination from Thrills misses.
Kirzner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kirzner shoots in looking for a takedown. Thrills tries to sprawl out of it but Kirzner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thrills manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thrills lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Kirzner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kirzner ducks under a wild hook from Thrills.
Kirzner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thrills throws a right and a left that Kirzner avoids nicely.
Kirzner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thrills.
Kirzner is looking to counter punch.
We've been informed that Thrills has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Thrills bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thrills.
Kirzner scores with a hook.
Kirzner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kirzner dodges the punch combination from Thrills.
It looked like Kirzner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Kirzner misses with a head kick.
Good exchange - Kirzner coming out on top.
Thrills is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kirzner had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thrills misses with a straight left.
Kirzner slips under a jab from Thrills.
Kirzner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thrills looks to throw the jab but Kirzner is out of range.
Thrills misses with a hook
and Kirzner counters with a right hand to the body.
Kirzner walks into a stiff left hand from Thrills.
Thrills throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kirzner to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Kirzner has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nice defenses there by Kirzner.
Kirzner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Thrills throws a lazy uppercut
and Kirzner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kirzner staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cheap Thrills dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kirzner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thrills.
Thrills misses with a right hand
and Kirzner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thrills avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thrills has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thrills scores with a decent looking hook.
Thrills misses with an uppercut.
Kirzner is looking to counter punch.
Thrills looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Kirzner misses the target.
Kirzner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kirzner throws out a leg kick but Thrills moves out of range and Kirzner only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrills scores with a hook.
Thrills swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kirzner feinted with a counter takedown.
Thrills misses with a left hand
and Kirzner counters with a stiff right hand.
Kirzner takes a swing at Thrills's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Thrills punishes Kirzner's body with a nice straight punch.
Thrills is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kirzner.
Thrills just misses with a punch to the body.
Kirzner is looking to counter the offense by Thrills and move into the clinch.
Kirzner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kirzner blocks a jab.
Kirzner is looking for a counter combo.
Thrills scores with a jab to the body.
Thrills misses with an uppercut
and Kirzner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kirzner moves forwards but Thrills connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kirzner slips a jab and a cross from Thrills.
Thrills lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thrills throws a right hand that misses
and Kirzner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thrills takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thrills misses with a hook.
Kirzner half committed to a counter leg kick.#T2#
Thrills swings widly with a right hand
and Kirzner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thrills rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kirzner counters with a right hand to the body.
Thrills lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A right-left combo lands from Thrills.
Thrills swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thrills misses with an uppercut. Kirzner saw that one coming.
Thrills scores with a nice strike.#ROC2#Kirzner is rocked!
Kirzner tries a head kick but it misses.
Thrills lands a jab-cross combination.
Oh Kirzner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Thrills in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kirzner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kirzner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cheap Thrills seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Thrills is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kirzner.
Kirzner seems to have got his legs back now.
Thrills throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kirzner.
Israel Kirzner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kirzner misses with a hook.
Thrills lands with an uppercut that bounces Kirzner off the cage and back into range.
Kirzner slips under a jab.
Kirzner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kirzner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thrills.
Kirzner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kirzner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thrills misses with a wild body shot.
Thrills misses with a hook
and Kirzner counters with a stiff right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kirzner.
Despite the aggression on Thrills's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
Thrills thuds a left hand into Kirzner's body.
Thrills misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Thrills does it's job there.
Thrills lands a nice shot to the body.
Thrills pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirzner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thrills.
Kirzner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kirzner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thrills lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thrills punishes Kirzner's body with a nice straight punch.
Thrills with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cheap Thrills showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kirzner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kirzner blocks a jab.
Thrills takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A shot to the body from Thrills misses
and Kirzner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kirzner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thrills.
Kirzner is looking to counter punch.
Thrills misses with a right hand
and Kirzner counters with a nice uppercut.
Thrills scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thrills throws a jab but it's blocked by Kirzner.
Thrills lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from Thrills misses.
A quick step to the side and Kirzner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrills swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kirzner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thrills looks to land a left hand but Kirzner moved out of range nicely.
Thrills throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thrills throws a hook to the side of Kirzner's head but Kirzner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Thrills throws a jab when Kirzner was well out of range.
Kirzner cracks Thrills with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thrills throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kirzner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thrills throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kirzner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thrills misses with a hook
and Kirzner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thrills swings widly with a right hand
and Kirzner counters with a left to the body.
Thrills misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kirzner. Thrills does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thrills avoids the body shot from Kirzner.
The fighters circling - Thrills throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kirzner throws a big counter combination but Thrills scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cheap Thrills seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirzner throws a body shot but no joy.
Thrills looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T2#
Thrills connects with a nice looking jab.
Kirzner takes one to the side of the head.
Thrills swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kirzner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thrills lunges at Kirzner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kirzner's hand.
The fighters circling - Thrills throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kirzner misses with a low kick.
Thrills looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kirzner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kirzner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kirzner is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thrills misses with a lunging right hand
and Kirzner counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kirzner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thrills looks to score with a jab to the body but Kirzner is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Kirzner misses its target.
Nice defenses there by Kirzner.#T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thrills checks a leg kick.
Thrills swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kirzner counters with a nice body shot.
Thrills takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thrills rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kirzner counters with a nice uppercut.
Thrills misses with a few strikes there.
Thrills misses with an uppercut
enabling Kirzner to counter with a crisp jab.
Thrills on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thrills misses with a combination
and Thrills takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thrills throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kirzner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thrills on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kirzner looks to land a left hand but Thrills moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Thrills scores with a punch to the head.
Thrills throws a hook but Kirzner blocks it.
Kirzner appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kirzner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirzner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thrills throws an overhand right that lands on Kirzner's shoulder, as Kirzner tries to avoid the shot.
Kirzner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thrills.
Cheap Thrills is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thrills's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kirzner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thrills scrambles back to his feet.
Thrills looks to land a left hand but Kirzner moved out of range nicely.
Kirzner is looking to counter the offense by Thrills and move into the clinch.
Thrills waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kirzner.
Kirzner attempts a counter takedown but Thrills avoids it well and moves away.
Thrills jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kirzner slips a straight right by Thrills.
Israel Kirzner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thrills throws a big shot that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cheap Thrills.
Well Thrills 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cheap Thrills!

 

Event: GDL 78:MacArthur VS Petrov 2     
Date:   Feb 06, 2021
#R1#
Gaethje lands with a slapping head kick.
Gaethje pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kirzner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head kick by Gaethje misses #CL#
and Kirzner counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kirzner.
Kirzner lands a hook that snaps the head of Gaethje backwards.
Kirzner lands a nice uppercut.
Kirzner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gaethje is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kirzner leaning against his opponent.
Kirzner displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gaethje up against the cage.
A short right from Kirzner on the inside.
Kirzner keeps control of Gaethje as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kirzner lands a shot to the body.
Gaethje's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaethje is trying to force a seperation but Kirzner has the dominant position.
A body shot lands from Kirzner.
Kirzner lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Gaethje is trying to pull guard but Kirzner has him pressed against the cage.
Kirzner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Kirzner.
Kirzner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gaethje backwards.
Kirzner keeps control of Gaethje as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kirzner.
Gaethje fails to pull guard.
Israel Kirzner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Gaethje.
Kirzner has Gaethje pressed against the cage, preventing Gaethje from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kirzner lands an uppercut.
Kirzner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gaethje is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Good body shot from Kirzner.
Kirzner lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Kirzner - that landed with a thud.
Gaethje looks winded!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kirzner.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirzner lands a hook that snaps the head of Gaethje backwards.
Kirzner lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kirzner. #T2#
Kirzner leaning against his opponent.
Kirzner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kirzner scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#Gaethje is rocked!
Kirzner scores with a shot to the side of Gaethje's head.
Gaethje is still on wobbly legs! Can Kirzner finish him?#BC#
Kirzner breaks from the clinch.
Kirzner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gaethje is out of range and Kirzner settles back down.
Gaethje seems to have recovered his senses.
A head kick misses from Gaethje.
Kirzner fails to land with a series of punches.
Gaethje misses with a head kick.
Kirzner throws a body shot but no joy.
Gaethje throws a lazy right hand but Kirzner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gaethje pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Kirzner. #TD#
Kirzner decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T3#
Kirzner controlling the pace.
Kirzner drops an elbow to the side of Gaethje's head.
Kirzner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kirzner not doing much here.
Gaethje trying to control from the bottom.
Kirzner perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kirzner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kirzner content to control rather than advance.
Kirzner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kirzner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gaethje misses with an uppercut. Kirzner saw that one coming.
Kirzner throws a body shot but no joy.
Gaethje throws a jab when Kirzner was well out of range.
Kirzner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gaethje jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Israel Kirzner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kirzner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gaethje misses with a straight right.
Gaethje avoids the body shot from Kirzner.
Kirzner thuds a left hand into Gaethje's body.
Kirzner misses the jab.
Gaethje displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kirzner.
Kirzner misses with the combination.
Gaethje lands a head kick. Kirzner smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gaethje lands a head kick. Kirzner smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaethje pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kirzner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gaethje.
Kirzner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kirzner jabs Gaethje to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kirzner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kirzner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gaethje can do to turn this around?
Gaethje jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kirzner tries to counter by clinching up but Gaethje breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Gaethje looks to throw the jab but Kirzner is out of range.
Gaethje throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Kirzner moves into the clinch successfully.
Gaethje goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kirzner prevents it.
Kirzner pushes Gaethje back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The referee calls for Kirzner to work.
Kirzner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gaethje backwards.
Nice body punch from Kirzner - that landed with a thud.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kirzner as Gaethje tries to tie him up.
Kirzner avoiding damage as Gaethje throws knees to the body.
Gaethje tries to pull guard but Kirzner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Kirzner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gaethje misses with a hook. Kirzner ducked under it nicely.
Khabib Gaethje is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Kirzner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gaethje throws a sloppy head kick and Kirzner moves out of range easily.
Kirzner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kirzner misses with a wild body shot.
Kirzner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kirzner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gaethje keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kirzner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaethje throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kirzner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaethje moves away.
Gaethje avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kirzner throws a series of punches but Gaethje avoids them all with ease.
Gaethje scores with a head kick. Kirzner tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gaethje connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kirzner is looking to wear down Gaethje with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kirzner blocks a head kick by Gaethje.
Kirzner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gaethje's waist but Gaethje gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kirzner off to one side.
Kirzner lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Gaethje blocks the leg kick.
Kirzner throws a shot to the body. #TD#
Kirzner closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kirzner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kirzner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kirzner.
Kirzner's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Kirzner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kirzner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kirzner prevents Gaethje from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kirzner in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Israel Kirzner dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Gaethje lands a jab to the head.
Gaethje swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kirzner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gaethje might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gaethje misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Kirzner has Gaethje up against the cage in a clinch.
Kirzner prevents Gaethje from breaking the clinch.
Kirzner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Kirzner.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gaethje is trying to force a seperation but Kirzner has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirzner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right from Kirzner on the inside.
Kirzner is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Come on Kirzner - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T1#
Kirzner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gaethje takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kirzner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kirzner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Kirzner.
Kirzner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gaethje.
Kirzner lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kirzner. #BC#
Kirzner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gaethje misses with a head kick.
As Gaethje tries to get set, Kirzner tries to push him back and clinch up but Gaethje manages to avoid the attempt.
Gaethje misses with a head kick.
Gaethje misses with a two punch combination.
Gaethje uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kirzner. #CL#
Kirzner moves into the clinch.
Gaethje is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kirzner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kirzner stalling. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kirzner.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirzner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kirzner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kirzner.
Kirzner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gaethje backwards.
Gaethje is looking to break free of the clinch but Kirzner has double underhooks.
Kirzner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kirzner works on Gaethje's body with a couple of short punches.
The referee calls for Kirzner to work.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nice body punch from Kirzner.
Kirzner stalling against the cage. #T3#
A frustrated look appears on Gaethje's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gaethje is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kirzner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Israel Kirzner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Gaethje.
Kirzner leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gaethje misses with some punches.
Kirzner lands with a left to the head.
Gaethje is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kirzner to keep the fight standing.
Gaethje wants to take the fight to the mat but Kirzner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gaethje is trying to pull guard but Kirzner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kirzner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kirzner controlling the action here for a moment.
Good body shot from Kirzner. #T4#
Kirzner stalling the fight.
Gaethje is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kirzner is defending well.
Kirzner is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gaethje is defending well.
Kirzner is pressed up against the cage. Gaethje has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kirzner down to the mat. Kirzner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kirzner throws a body punch but Gaethje moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Kirzner. Those never looked like landing.
Kirzner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gaethje manages to avoid it.
Kirzner lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kirzner. Gaethje does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gaethje avoids the body shot from Kirzner.
Kirzner misses with a wild body shot.
Gaethje misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Kirzner has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kirzner - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Khabib Gaethje has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Israel Kirzner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirzner managing to block the knees to the body from Gaethje.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Israel Kirzner!

 

Event: GDL 71:Poika VS Wright     
Date:   Dec 19, 2020
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Main.
Kirzner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kirzner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Main sprawls well. Main wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kirzner gets slowly back to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Main's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kirzner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Main misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reaver Main seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Main throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kirzner counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Main throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kirzner throws a hook but Main avoids it easily.
Kirzner swings for the body but Main moves out of range.
Main lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kirzner circles away quickly and effectively.
Main keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Main wants to clinch up but Kirzner keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Main slips under a jab.
Main unleashes a big counter combination but Kirzner bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Main tries to bum rush Kirzner with a series of wild strikes but Kirzner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kirzner lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Main defending well as Kirzner loads up on a big left hand.
Kirzner misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL#
Kirzner closes the distance and pushes Main back into the cage.
Kirzner has Main pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Main manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kirzner lands a right hand.
Main blocks an uppercut.
Main prevents a body shot from Kirzner.
Main is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kirzner is leaning against Main and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Kirzner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Main misses with a few strikes there.
Kirzner lands a right hook to the body.
Kirzner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Main sprawls well. Main wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kirzner gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Israel Kirzner. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Main ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Kirzner clinches up with Main and pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kirzner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kirzner leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kirzner slows down the pace here.
Kirzner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kirzner takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Main wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kirzner has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
The referee calls for Kirzner to work.
Kirzner swings wildly with an uppercut but Main uses good head movement to avoid it.
Main blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kirzner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Main gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kirzner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Main prevents a body shot from Kirzner.
Main tries to work over Kirzner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kirzner leaning against his opponent.
Kirzner prevents Main from breaking the clinch.#T4#
Stalling in the clinch from Kirzner.
Kirzner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Main blocks a body shot from Kirzner.
Kirzner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Main looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kirzner taking a breather.
A right handed body shot lands from Kirzner.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kirzner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Main prevents Kirzner from breaking the clinch.
Kirzner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Main pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kirzner.
Kirzner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kirzner wants to take the fight to the mat but Main manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Israel Kirzner 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##CL#
Kirzner drives through and clinches with Main against the cage.
Kirzner wants a takedown but no success here.
Kirzner throws a punch but it's blocked by Main.
Main wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Israel Kirzner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kirzner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kirzner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kirzner struggles to land a body shot inside as Main controls his hands.
Kirzner tries a body shot but Main blocks it.
Kirzner effectively controlling the action here.
Kirzner is trying to break the clinch but Main has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Main.
Main is looking to break free of the clinch but Kirzner has double underhooks.
Kirzner lands with a short shot to the head.
Kirzner holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T1#
Kirzner throws a punch but it's blocked by Main.
Kirzner tries to work over Main's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kirzner is struggling to control the position.
Kirzner lands a right hand.
Kirzner controlling the action here for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Main blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kirzner misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kirzner.
Kirzner misses with the head strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kirzner - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T2#
The referee calls for Kirzner to work.
Kirzner content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Main can't break the clinch.
Kirzner stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Israel Kirzner.
Kirzner dodges the punch combination from Main.
Kirzner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Kirzner pushes Main up against the cage in a clinch.
Kirzner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Main can do to turn this around?
Kirzner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kirzner lands a nice shot to the body.
Kirzner can't find room to land a body shot as Main controls the action.
Kirzner working aggressively here.
Kirzner working aggressively here. #T3#
Kirzner tries to work over Main's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kirzner.
Main letting Kirzner take a breather here.
Kirzner displaying some good clinch control by pressing Main up against the cage.
Kirzner lands with a left to the head.
Kirzner avoiding damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Kirzner.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Israel Kirzner.
Main uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kirzner.
Main scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Main lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kirzner circles away quickly and effectively.#T4##CL#
Kirzner closes the distance and clinches.
Main is pressed up against the cage. Kirzner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Main down to the mat. Main avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kirzner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kirzner tries to land a front kick but Main steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Main tries to clinch up.
Main throws a nice looking combination but Kirzner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Kirzner forces Main back against the cage and clinches.
Kirzner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Main pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Israel Kirzner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Kirzner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kirzner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Main prevents a body shot from Kirzner.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kirzner tries to work over Main's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Kirzner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Main misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Israel Kirzner dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Main looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Main, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kirzner swings for the body but Main moves out of range.
No joy there for Main, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Main takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Kirzner forces Main back against the cage and clinches.
Kirzner is working Main over against the cage.
Main wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kirzner throws a punch but it's blocked by Main.
Kirzner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kirzner.
Main blocking some punches.
Kirzner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Main after a bit of a struggle.
Kirzner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Main's efforts to push away.
Main prevents a body shot from Kirzner. #T1#
Kirzner misses with a body punch.
Kirzner tries to work over Main's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Kirzner manages to break the clinch.
Main misses with a series of wild punches.
Kirzner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Main tries to bum rush Kirzner with a series of wild strikes but Kirzner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Main avoids the head kick by Kirzner. #CL#
Kirzner clinches up against the cage.
Main is looking to control Kirzner's arms but Kirzner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Main has his back to the cage.
Kirzner has Main pressed against the cage, preventing Main from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kirzner - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T2#
Kirzner stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Kirzner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kirzner!
Kirzner throws a right hand that Main ducks under and follows up with a left that Main also avoids with ease.#CL#
Kirzner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kirzner tries to break the clinch but Main is controlling the position. #BC#
Kirzner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kirzner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Main manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Main, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Main swings for the body but Kirzner moves out of range.
Reaver Main is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Main works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Main dodges the punch combination from Kirzner.
Main unleashes a big counter combination but Kirzner bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Main misses with a double jab #CL#
and Kirzner counters by clinching up.
Kirzner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kirzner is pushing Main up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Main gets underhooks to prevent Kirzner's takedown attempt.
Kirzner goes for a takedown attempt but Main pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Israel Kirzner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Main tries to clinch there but Kirzner circles away.
Kirzner tries to counter by clinching up but Main breaks away and moves out of range.
Kirzner slips a jab and a cross from Main.
Main misses with the combination.
Main takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Main looks to land a combination but Kirzner avoids it well. #T4#
Kirzner on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Kirzner drives through and clinches with Main against the cage.
Main blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Kirzner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Kirzner rushes Main and presses him up against the cage.
Kirzner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Main stops a takedown attempt from Kirzner.
Main blocking some punches. #BC#
Kirzner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Main misses with a few strikes there.
Kirzner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reaver Main has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Israel Kirzner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kirzner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

And that's the end of the fight!
Israel Kirzner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kirzner, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Israel Kirzner!

 

 
 
 
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