Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Jones vs Longabaugh
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Silver instigates a clinch.
Canizares tries to work over Silver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canizares misses with a body punch.
Silver blocks a body shot from Canizares.
Silver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silver blocks an uppercut.
Canizares avoiding damage as Silver throws knees to the body.
Canizares misses with a punch to the body.
Canizares lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
Silver misses with a punch to the body.
Silver has a couple of punches blocked by Canizares.
Silver lands a hook that snaps the head of Canizares backwards.
Canizares avoiding damage as Silver throws knees to the body.
Canizares lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Canizares.
Silver managing to block the knees to the body from Canizares.
A right handed body shot lands from Canizares.
Silver lands a left hand.
Silver works on Canizares's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canizares misses with an elbow over the top.
Canizares scores with a shot to the side of Silver's head.
Silver scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silver tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Canizares avoids it.
Silver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Silver. #T1#
Silver misses with a hook to the ribs.
Canizares cracks Silver with a nice body shot.
Silver's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Canizares.
A hook to the body from Canizares.
Silver looks winded!
Silver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canizares's elbow.
Canizares lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silver wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Canizares scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silver throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Canizares scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silver throws a head punch that misses.
Silver misses with a body punch.
Canizares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Canizares stalling the fight.
Silver unloads a knee to the mid-section. Canizares lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Canizares lands a nice uppercut.
Silver misses with a body punch.
Canizares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Canizares scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silver misses with some punches. #T2#
Silver throws a punch but it's blocked by Canizares.
A short right from Canizares.
Silver scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silver blocks a body shot from Canizares.
Silver tries to land knees in the clinch but Canizares avoids the damage to the body.
Canizares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Canizares misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Canizares.
Canizares pressing his opponent against the cage.
Canizares lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Canizares.
A head punch on the inside from Canizares fails to land.
Canizares lands a body shot.
Silver blocks a body shot from Canizares.
Canizares tries a body shot but Silver blocks it.
Canizares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silver struggles to land a body shot inside as Canizares controls his hands.
Canizares misses with a body punch. #T3#
Canizares blocks a body shot from Silver.
Canizares tries a body shot but Silver blocks it.
Silver blocks a body shot from Canizares.
Canizares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silver avoids a wild elbow strike from Canizares.
Canizares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Canizares misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Canizares can't find room to land a body shot as Silver controls the action.
Canizares misses with a body punch.
Canizares misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Silver fails to land.
Canizares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silver prevents a body shot from Canizares.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Canizares.
Silver misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silver misses with a punch to the body.
Silver lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Canizares.
Silver softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Canizares lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silver.#T4#
Silver lands a nice uppercut.
Silver misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Canizares.
Canizares lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Canizares blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canizares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silver blocks a body shot from Canizares.
Canizares throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Canizares tries to work over Silver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Canizares.
Canizares works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Silver blocking some punches.
Canizares lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Canizares lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Canizares.
Canizares misses with some punches.
Canizares scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Canizares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Canizares lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Canizares lands a hook to the side of the head.
Canizares lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezequiel Canizares 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#
Silver throws a lazy body kick
and Canizares counters with a left to the body.
We've been told by Canizares's head coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Silver tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Canizares counters with a slapping leg kick.
Silver rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Canizares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Canizares rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Canizares misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Silver misses
and Canizares counters with a nice kick to the body.
Silver misses with a shot to the body
and Canizares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Canizares lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Silver is breathing heavily.
Silver throws a sloppy body shot
and Canizares counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Silver takes one on the button.
Canizares scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Canizares.
Silver throws an off balance right hand
and Canizares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Canizares moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Canizares turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Canizares lands with a nice body punch.
Terry Silver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canizares scores with a nice body kick.
Canizares scores with a sloppy right hand. Silver should have avoided that one.
Silver throws a predictable looking body shot
and Canizares counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Silver is rocked!#T2#
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!
Silver looks up at the clock. Bad move! Canizares lands a right hand from hell, dropping Silver. Canizares pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ezequiel Canizares!
A victorious Ezequiel Canizares thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Jones vs Silver
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Canizares misses with an uppercut. Longabaugh saw that one coming.
Longabaugh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've been told by Canizares's head coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Longabaugh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Longabaugh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Longabaugh swings for the body but Canizares moves out of range.
Longabaugh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Canizares fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Longabaugh.
Canizares takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Canizares smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Longabaugh throws a lazy right hand but Canizares sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Longabaugh drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Longabaugh misses with a hook to the body
and Canizares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longabaugh missing with a left hand there. Canizares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Canizares tries to land a front kick but Longabaugh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Longabaugh throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Canizares counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Canizares.
Longabaugh throws a punch but it's blocked by Canizares.
A shot in the inside from Canizares.
Canizares works on Longabaugh's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Canizares fails to land.
Longabaugh lands a hook that snaps the head of Canizares backwards.
Longabaugh lands with a light punch inside.
Longabaugh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Longabaugh.
Canizares throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Longabaughs head.
Longabaugh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Canizares.
Canizares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Longabaugh.
Canizares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Longabaugh as the two fighters clinch.
Canizares takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Longabaugh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Canizares.
Longabaugh has Canizares pushed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Canizares.
Canizares tries to throw a body punch but Longabaugh avoids it by throwing Canizares back against the cage.
Longabaugh lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Canizares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Longabaugh blocks a body shot from Canizares.
Canizares misses with a body punch.
Longabaugh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Longabaugh can't find room to land a body shot as Canizares controls the action.
Longabaugh misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Longabaugh.
Canizares scores with a hook to the body.
Longabaugh has a couple of punches blocked by Canizares.
Longabaugh tries to work over Canizares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canizares misses with some punches.
Longabaugh lands a right hand.
Canizares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Longabaugh swings wildly with an uppercut but Canizares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Longabaugh scores with a hook to the body.
Longabaugh has a couple of punches blocked by Canizares.
Longabaugh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Longabaugh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Longabaugh tries a body shot but Canizares blocks it. #T3#
Longabaugh tries to work over Canizares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Canizares - that landed with a thud.
Canizares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Longabaugh.
Canizares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Canizares.
Canizares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Longabaugh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Canizares throws a punch but it's blocked by Longabaugh.
Canizares presses Longabaugh against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Longabaugh lands with a left to the head.
Canizares misses with a punch on the inside.
Longabaugh can't find room to land a body shot as Canizares controls the action.
Longabaugh struggles to land a body shot inside as Canizares controls his hands.
Canizares misses with a punch to the body.
Canizares misses with a punch to the body.
Longabaugh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Longabaugh working aggressively here.
Canizares has a couple of punches blocked by Longabaugh.
Longabaugh throws a head punch that misses.
Canizares lands a left hand that snaps the head of Longabaugh backwards. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canizares misses with a hook to the ribs.
Canizares blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Canizares.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Canizares creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Canizares.
Longabaugh tries a body shot but Canizares blocks it.
Longabaugh blocking some punches.
Canizares's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Longabaugh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canizares's elbow.
Canizares tries to throw a body punch but Longabaugh avoids it by throwing Canizares back against the cage.
Canizares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh managing to block the knees to the body from Canizares.
Canizares tries a body shot but Longabaugh blocks it.
Longabaugh lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canizares tries to throw a body punch but Longabaugh avoids it by throwing Canizares back against the cage.
Canizares misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Longabaugh on the inside.
Longabaugh misses with a punch to the body.
Canizares lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Harry Alonzo Longabaugh will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Canizares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Canizares was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Canizares avoids the body shot from Longabaugh.
Canizares connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Canizares connects with an inside leg kick.
Longabaugh misses with the combination.
Canizares throws a head kick that misses.
Longabaugh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Canizares drops his hands momentarily and Longabaugh takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Canizares throws the left hand but Longabaugh avoids the punch easily.
Longabaugh takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longabaugh swings for the body but Canizares moves out of range.
Longabaugh takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Longabaugh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Canizares scores with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canizares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Canizares looks to score with a jab to the body but Longabaugh is just out of range.
Longabaugh is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Canizares with a body shot.
Longabaugh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Canizares rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Longabaugh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Longabaugh staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Longabaugh! But no joy.
Canizares scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Canizares feints and then cracks Longabaugh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Longabaugh down.
Canizares with the inside leg kick.
Canizares throws out a leg kick but Longabaugh moves out of range and Canizares only half commits.
Nice shot by Canizares.
Canizares misses with a body shot.
Canizares connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Longabaugh momentarily.
Canizares takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Longabaugh blocks a jab.
A low kick lands for Canizares.
Longabaugh misses with a series of wild punches.
As Longabaugh backs away, Canizares returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
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!
Longabaugh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Canizares misses with a body kick.
A nice side step and Longabaugh releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Longabaugh lands a right hook to the body.
Longabaugh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Canizares was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Longabaugh.
Ezequiel Canizares is winning the standup battle so far.
Canizares misses the shot to the body.
Longabaugh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Canizares misses the target.
A head kick misses from Canizares.
Longabaugh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Canizares scores with a jab to the body.
Canizares throws a body punch but Longabaugh moves out of range.
Longabaugh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Canizares fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Canizares avoids a punch combination nicely.
Canizares looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Canizares throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Longabaugh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Canizares with a nice calf kick.
Canizares wants to clinch but Longabaugh slips to the side
and Longabaugh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Canizares throws a hook but Longabaugh avoids it easily.
Canizares attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Longabaugh throws a jab but it's blocked by Canizares.
Longabaugh throws a sloppy body shot
and Canizares counters with a left to the body.
Canizares loads up on a big right hand but Longabaugh slips the punch.
Canizares tries to land a leg kick but Longabaugh saw it coming and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Longabaugh.
Canizares was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Longabaugh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canizares.
Longabaugh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Canizares getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Longabaugh misses with a hook
and Canizares counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Longabaugh digs a good hook to Canizares's body.
Longabaugh throws a hook to the side of Canizares's head but Canizares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
Canizares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Canizares misses with a straight right.
Canizares connects with a body shot.
Longabaugh takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Canizares scores with a shot to the body.
Canizares throws a quick inside leg kick.
Canizares lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Canizares.
Longabaugh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Longabaugh closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Longabaugh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Longabaugh throws a lazy right hand but Canizares sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Canizares looks to score with a jab to the body but Longabaugh is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezequiel Canizares dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Canizares pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Canizares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Canizares. Canizares obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Canizares tries to keep at a distance but Longabaugh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Longabaugh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Longabaugh blocking some punches.
Canizares lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Canizares misses with a punch on the inside.
Canizares lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Longabaugh backwards.
Longabaugh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Longabaugh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Canizares tries a body shot but Longabaugh blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canizares lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Canizares blocks a body shot from Longabaugh.
Ezequiel Canizares has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Canizares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Longabaugh misses with a punch on the inside.
Longabaugh pushes Canizares back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Longabaugh misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canizares struggles to land a body shot inside as Longabaugh controls his hands. #T1#
Longabaugh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canizares's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Canizares.
Canizares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Canizares lands with a light punch inside.
Canizares lands a left hand.
Longabaugh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Canizares scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Canizares fails to land.
Canizares lands with a right to the head.
Canizares tries a body shot but Longabaugh blocks it.
Canizares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Longabaugh can do to turn this around?
Canizares misses with a short punch on the inside.
Canizares struggles to land a body shot inside as Longabaugh controls his hands.
Canizares lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Longabaugh or not.
Canizares digs a right hand into Longabaugh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Longabaugh's gas tank.
Longabaugh working aggressively here.
Canizares struggles to land a body shot inside as Longabaugh controls his hands.
Longabaugh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Canizares backwards.
Longabaugh lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Longabaugh. #T2#
Canizares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canizares throws a head punch that misses.
Canizares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Canizares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Canizares pushes Longabaugh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Longabaugh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Canizares backwards.
Canizares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Canizares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Longabaugh's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Canizares as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Longabaugh.
Canizares misses with a body punch.
Canizares lands with a short shot to the head.
Longabaugh blocks a body shot from Canizares.
Canizares can't find room to land a body shot as Longabaugh controls the action.
Longabaugh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Canizares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Longabaugh lands a right hand.
Canizares misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Canizares scores with a shot to the side of Longabaugh's head.
Longabaugh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Canizares blocks an uppercut.
Longabaugh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Canizares misses with a punch to the body.
Longabaugh blocks a body shot from Canizares.
Longabaugh pushes Canizares back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Longabaugh fails to land.
Canizares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Canizares throws a punch but it's blocked by Longabaugh.
Longabaugh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Longabaugh working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh digs a right hand into Canizares's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Canizares's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Longabaugh.
Canizares's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Longabaugh tries a body shot but Canizares blocks it.
Canizares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Longabaugh lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Longabaugh lands with a left to the head.
Longabaugh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Longabaugh lands a body shot in the clinch.
Longabaugh lands a nice uppercut.
Longabaugh can't find room to land a body shot as Canizares controls the action.
Longabaugh presses Canizares against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Longabaugh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Longabaugh misses with the head strike.
Longabaugh blocking some punches.
Longabaugh pushes Canizares back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Longabaugh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canizares's elbow.
Canizares prevents a body shot from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh pushes Canizares back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Longabaugh lands with a short shot to the head.
Longabaugh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Longabaugh misses with some punches.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SMASH: Silver vs Lee
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Canizares connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sloppy strikes from Greene. Those never looked like landing.
Greene lands with a cross.
Greene looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Canizares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Greene.
Canizares is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Greene.
Canizares lands a jab.
Marcus Greene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canizares misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Greene keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Canizares.
Canizares wants to slow Greene down by chopping away at his legs.
A good leg kick by Canizares.
Canizares throws the kick towards the body but Greene avoids it.
Canizares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greene.
Greene jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Canizares throws a wild body kick that Greene sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Greene on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greene scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Canizares doesn't seem bothered though.
Greene misses the shot to the body.
Greene throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Canizares tries to clinch but Greene moves out of range.
Greene seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Greene throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Greene misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canizares.
Canizares throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Greene swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Greene throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Greene takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Canizares throws a body punch but Greene moves out of range.
A slow jab from Greene misses its intended target.
Greene tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Greene waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Canizares.
Greene connects with a body shot.
Canizares defending well as Greene loads up on a big left hand.
Greene looks to score with a jab to the body but Canizares is just out of range.
Greene misses with a straight left.
Greene misses with the combination.
Canizares 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.
Canizares scoring well with a low kick there.
Greene loads up on a big right hand but Canizares slips the punch.
Greene takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Greene throws a jab but it's blocked by Canizares. #T2#
Canizares misses with a body shot.
Canizares lands a really nice looking cross but Greene seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greene sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Canizares throws a jab when Greene was well out of range.#CL2#
Canizares closes the distance and clinches.
Canizares misses with a body punch.
Canizares working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Canizares throws a head punch that misses.
Canizares misses with some punches. #BC2#
Canizares breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Greene misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Canizares on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Canizares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Canizares lands with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Canizares.
Canizares looks to land a body kick but Greene moved away.
Greene throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Greene misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Canizares. That snapped Greene's head back. #CL2#
Greene tries to keep at a distance but Canizares has taken the fight into the clinch.
Greene misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Canizares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Canizares tries to throw a body punch but Greene avoids it by throwing Canizares back against the cage.
Greene lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Canizares misses with a hook to the ribs.
Canizares working aggressively here.
Canizares throws a punch but it's blocked by Greene.
Greene misses with a body punch.
Greene throws a head punch that misses.
Canizares throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Canizares struggles to land a body shot inside as Greene controls his hands.
Canizares scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Canizares.
Greene takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Greene as the two fighters clinch.
Canizares lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Greene backwards.
Canizares struggles to land a body shot inside as Greene controls his hands.
Greene lands a left hand.
Canizares makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Canizares.
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!
Canizares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Canizares fails to land. #T4#
Greene misses with a short punch on the inside.
Canizares blocks a body shot from Greene.
Canizares tries to work over Greene's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canizares tries to throw a body punch but Greene avoids it by throwing Canizares back against the cage.
Greene misses with a hook to the ribs.
Greene digs a right hand underneath Canizares's ribcage. Canizares let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Canizares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Canizares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Canizares lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Greene tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canizares's elbow.
Canizares tries to work over Greene's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Greene pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Canizares keeps Greene at a distance using the push kick.
Canizares throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Canizares, as that shot connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greene fails to land with a series of punches.
Canizares slips under a jab from Greene.
Canizares throws out a counter right but Greene avoids it with no problem.
Canizares cracks Greene with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Canizares takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Greene misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezequiel Canizares dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Greene misses the shot to the body.
Canizares misses with a body shot.
Greene displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Canizares throws out the jab.
Greene appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Greene throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canizares throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Greene misses with a straight right.
Canizares feints a counter leg kick.
Greene throws a good cross that connects.
Greene cracks a nice hook into Canizares's ribs.
Greene throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canizares was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Greene shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Canizares misses with a wild body shot.
Canizares tried to score with a low kick but Greene checks it.
Canizares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greene.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Canizares. Greene does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greene avoids the body shot from Canizares.
Canizares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canizares throws a jab but it's blocked by Greene.
Canizares takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Greene lands the left hand.#T1#
The fighters circling - Greene throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Greene staying out of range there.
Greene is looking for a counter combo.
Greene thuds his right hand into Canizares's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Greene thuds his right hand into Canizares's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Greene cracks a nice hook into Canizares's ribs.
Greene lands with an overhand left.
Greene fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canizares manages to avoid it.
Greene takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Greene fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Greene misses with a hook.
Canizares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Greene misses with a body shot.
Canizares throws a front kick that sends Greene stumbling back into the cage.
Canizares throws a sloppy head kick and Greene moves out of range easily.
Greene swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Greene with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canizares with a nice calf kick.
Canizares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Canizares throws out a counter right but Greene avoids it with no problem.#T2#
A punch combination from Greene misses.
Greene swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greene ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Greene misses with a double jab.
Canizares steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Greene scores with a decent looking hook.
Greene closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Canizares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greene sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab by Greene.
Canizares staying out of range there.
Canizares punishes Greene's body with a nice straight punch.
Greene swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Greene misses with a body shot.
Greene throws a looping overhand right but Canizares ducks down to avoid it.
Canizares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Greene throws out the jab.
Canizares throws a nice inside leg kick.
Greene darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Greene throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Greene throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Greene misses with a looping left.
Greene misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canizares.
Canizares swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Canizares misses with a leg kick.
Canizares avoids the body shot from Greene.
Greene lands a nice shot to the body.
Marcus Greene is winning the standup battle so far.
Greene takes one to the side of the head.
Greene misses with a hook.
Canizares bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Canizares misses with an attempted mid kick.
Greene lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Greene.
Greene checks a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Canizares. Beautiful body shot.
Canizares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greene lands a glancing blow to the side of Canizares's head.
Some wild striking there from Greene. #T4#
Canizares walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Greene checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Greene lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Greene takes one to the side of the head.
Greene swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Canizares is looking to score with low kicks.
Greene wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Canizares lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big left from Canizares misses.
Canizares throws a quick inside leg kick.
Canizares throws a leg kick but Greene checks it.
Canizares throws a push kick but Greene slaps the foot to one side.
Greene bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Greene ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canizares misses with a body shot.
A solid body kick from Canizares.
Canizares lunges at Greene with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Greene's hand.
Greene missing with a left hand there. Canizares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Greene 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#
Greene misses with an uppercut.
Canizares throws a hook but Greene blocks it.
Greene sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Canizares slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Greene ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Canizares pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Greene misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canizares.
Greene looks to land a right hand but Canizares moved out of range.
A left and a right from Greene both land. Nice combination.
Greene swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greene throws a nice looking combination but Canizares bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Greene takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Greene digs a good hook to Canizares's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canizares throws an overhand right that lands on Greene's shoulder, as Greene tries to avoid the shot.
Greene walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Greene tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canizares was well out of range. Poor timing from Greene.
Greene fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canizares manages to avoid it.
Canizares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greene manages to avoid it.#T1#
Canizares lands with an overhand left.
Canizares lands a jab to the head.
Canizares cracks Greene with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Canizares misses with the combination.
Canizares misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Greene tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Canizares.
Greene 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.
Greene lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Canizares circles away quickly and effectively.
Canizares scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Greene doesn't seem bothered though.
Canizares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Greene.
Greene misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Canizares throws a hook but Greene avoids it easily.
Greene swings for the body but Canizares moves out of range.
Canizares throws a half hearted mid kick.
Greene works the jab nicely.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canizares misses with an uppercut. Greene saw that one coming.
Greene lands with a right hand.
Greene misses with a jab to the body
and Canizares counters with a straight right hand.
Greene jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Canizares takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Canizares throws a looping overhand right but Greene ducks down to avoid it.
As Canizares looks to move away, Greene throws a big counter combo but Canizares just gets out of the way.
Greene moves out of range of the body kick.
Canizares misses with an uppercut. Greene saw that one coming.
Greene takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Greene fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canizares manages to avoid it.
Greene lands a nice hook to Canizares's body. Canizares takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Greene just misses with a punch to the body.
Greene swings widly with a right hand
and Canizares counters with a straight right hand.
Greene misses the jab.
Greene on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Canizares. Canizares obviously looking to wear him down.
Canizares scores with a sloppy right hand. Greene should have avoided that one.
Greene scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Canizares moves out of range as Greene strikes.
Canizares throws a quick inside leg kick.
Greene throws a hook to the side of Canizares's head but Canizares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Canizares tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Greene is able to avoid easily.
Canizares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Canizares. Greene does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greene throws a right hand that misses
and Canizares counters with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Canizares.
Greene avoids a kick to the body.
Greene looks to score with a jab to the body but Canizares is just out of range.
Canizares attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Greene waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Canizares.
Canizares getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Canizares with the inside leg kick.
Canizares throws a big shot that misses.
Greene throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Canizares thows a left - swing and a miss!
Greene misses with a straight right.
Canizares avoids the body shot from Greene.
Greene throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greene misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canizares.
Greene digs a good hook to Canizares's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Canizares. Greene does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greene appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Canizares lands a body shot.
Greene moves out of range of the body kick.
Greene looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Greene will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Greene takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Greene moves out of range as Canizares throws a body kick.
Greene misses with a hook.
Greene is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Greene fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canizares manages to avoid it.
Greene throws the left hand but Canizares avoids the punch easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ezequiel Canizares comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Canizares 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezequiel Canizares!
A very excited looking Ezequiel Canizares 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: Gustafsson vs Tryastsyn
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Canizares bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Longabaugh's head.
Longabaugh misses with a looping left.
Canizares has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Longabaugh swings for the body but Canizares moves out of range.
Longabaugh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Canizares stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Canizares doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Longabaugh misses with a looping right.
Canizares lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Longabaugh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Canizares scoring well with a low kick there.
Canizares connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Canizares moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canizares keeps the fight on the outside.
Ezequiel Canizares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longabaugh misses the jab.
Longabaugh misses with a hook
and Canizares counters with a nice body shot.
Longabaugh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Canizares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Longabaugh.
A jab from Longabaugh finds it's way through Canizares's defenses. #T1#
Canizares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh looks to score with a jab to the body but Canizares is just out of range.
Canizares appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Longabaugh is looking to clinch but Canizares is avoiding it.
Canizares is looking to counter with a body kick.
Longabaugh misses with a wild body shot.
Longabaugh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Longabaugh checks a leg kick.
Longabaugh scores with a crisp jab that stopped Canizares in his tracks.
Longabaugh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Canizares with the inside leg kick.
Longabaugh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Canizares.
A countering left hand to the body from Longabaugh misses.
Canizares dips to his left and cracks Longabaugh with an uppercut!
Longabaugh 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.
Longabaugh on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Canizares takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Canizares.
Longabaugh misses with a shot to the body
and Canizares counters with a solid body kick. #T2#
Longabaugh misses the jab.
Canizares has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Canizares there as he acknowledges the shot.
Canizares lands with a nice body kick.
Canizares connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Longabaugh's hands.
Canizares throws a lazy uppercut
and Longabaugh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Canizares lands with a good body shot.
Canizares scores with a three punch combo!
Longabaugh ducks under a wild hook from Canizares.
Longabaugh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Longabaugh moves away from the strike by Canizares.
Canizares throws a series of punches but Longabaugh moves out of range.
Canizares throws the kick towards the body but Longabaugh avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Longabaugh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Canizares throws a body kick that misses
and Longabaugh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Longabaugh. Canizares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Canizares swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Canizares ducks under a wild hook from Longabaugh.#T3#
A lazy left from Canizares finds it's target.
Longabaugh lands the left hand.
Longabaugh misses with an uppercut. Canizares saw that one coming.
Longabaugh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Canizares swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Longabaugh misses the body punch
and Canizares counters with a nice body kick.
A big left from Longabaugh misses.
Canizares keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Canizares walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Longabaugh checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Longabaugh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Longabaugh misses the jab.
Longabaugh lands with a shot to the body.
Longabaugh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Canizares misses with a jab to the body #KD2#
and Longabaugh counters with a crisp one two that drops Canizares! Longabaugh thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Canizares to his feet! Canizares is in big trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longabaugh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Longabaugh misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
Canizares throws a hook but Longabaugh blocks it.
Longabaugh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Canizares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Longabaugh moves away.
Longabaugh misses the jab.
Longabaugh doesn't manage to clinch there - Canizares circles away.
It appears Canizares was looking to counter with a kick there.
Longabaugh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Longabaugh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Canizares.
Canizares is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Canizares throws a half hearted mid kick.
Canizares slips a jab and a cross from Longabaugh.
Canizares lands with a thumping leg kick.
Longabaugh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canizares misses the shot to the body.
Longabaugh takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Longabaugh just misses with a punch to the body.
Canizares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Longabaugh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ezequiel Canizares will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Longabaugh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Canizares.
Canizares throws a chopping leg kick but Longabaugh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Canizares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Longabaugh is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Canizares with a body shot.
Canizares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Longabaugh manages to avoid it.
Ezequiel Canizares is winning the standup battle so far.
Longabaugh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Canizares doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Longabaugh misses.
Canizares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Longabaugh manages to avoid it.
Longabaugh throws out a counter right but Canizares avoids it with no problem.
Longabaugh slips under a jab from Canizares.
Canizares misses with a body kick.
A jab from Longabaugh finds it's way through Canizares's defenses.
Longabaugh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longabaugh misses with a straight right.
Canizares throws a lazy uppercut
and Longabaugh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Canizares throws a body shot but no joy.
Canizares staying out of range there.#T1#
Canizares takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Canizares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Longabaugh misses with an uppercut.
Both fighters circling a little - Canizares finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Canizares feints and then cracks Longabaugh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Longabaugh down.
Longabaugh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Canizares connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Canizares swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Longabaugh.
A slow jab from Longabaugh misses its intended target.
Canizares motions for Longabaugh to come forward. Canizares throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Canizares lands with a nice body punch.
Longabaugh throws a hook to the side of Canizares's head but Canizares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Longabaugh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Canizares.
Longabaugh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Canizares moves away.
Canizares misses with a low kick.
Canizares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Canizares throws a body kick that misses.
Longabaugh throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Canizares to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A body shot lands from Canizares.
Longabaugh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canizares's elbow.
Canizares misses with some punches.
Longabaugh is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC#
Canizares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good shot there by Canizares.
Canizares takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Canizares looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Longabaugh throws a shot from downtown. Canizares moves away and avoids it.
Longabaugh misses the shot to the body.
It appears Canizares was looking to counter with a kick there.
Longabaugh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Canizares thows a body kick. Longabaugh tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Longabaugh loads up on a big right hand but Canizares slips the punch.
Canizares's jab looks to have found its range, popping Longabaugh under the eye.
Longabaugh lands a jab-cross combination.
Canizares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Longabaugh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Canizares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Canizares misses.
Canizares throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Longabaugh to counter with a crisp jab.
Longabaugh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Canizares.
Longabaugh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Canizares throws a leg kick which misses Longabaugh's front leg but catches the back leg as Longabaugh tries to avoid it.
Canizares slips a straight right by Longabaugh.#T4#
Canizares scores with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Canizares.
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!
Canizares circles away from the clinch attempt
and Canizares counters with a big head kick but Longabaugh shrugs it off.
Longabaugh misses with a left hand
and Canizares finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Canizares scores with a kick to the body.
Canizares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Longabaugh.
Canizares cracks a nice hook into Longabaugh's ribs.
Canizares swings for the body but Longabaugh moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Longabaugh misses.
Longabaugh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Canizares.
Longabaugh jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Longabaugh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Longabaugh.
Canizares throws a low kick, looking for Longabaugh's leg but Longabaugh calmly moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ezequiel Canizares will probably get the nod.
That's time! Canizares's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Canizares takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Canizares looks to land a right hand but Longabaugh moved out of range.
Canizares blocks a jab.
Canizares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Canizares cracks Longabaugh with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Longabaugh clinches with his opponent.
Canizares misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Canizares fails to land.
Longabaugh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canizares's elbow.
Canizares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Canizares softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Longabaugh digs a right hand underneath Canizares's ribcage. Canizares let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canizares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Longabaugh blocks an uppercut.
Canizares misses with a punch to the body.
Longabaugh lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Canizares swings wildly with an uppercut but Longabaugh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Longabaugh has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Canizares.
Canizares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Canizares lands a right hand that snaps the head of Longabaugh backwards.
Longabaugh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Canizares misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Canizares breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Longabaugh misses its intended target.
Canizares throws a front kick aimed at Longabaugh's knee but Longabaugh avoids it well.
Canizares's jab looks to have found its range, popping Longabaugh under the eye.
Longabaugh throws the left hand but Canizares avoids the punch easily.
Canizares misses with a low kick.
Longabaugh misses the shot to the body.
Longabaugh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Longabaugh swings for the body but Canizares moves out of range.
Longabaugh moves out of range of the leg kick from Canizares.
Canizares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Longabaugh moves away.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Longabaugh just misses with a punch to the body.
Longabaugh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Canizares moves out of range as Longabaugh strikes.
Longabaugh ducks under a wild hook from Canizares.
Canizares lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Canizares avoids the body shot from Longabaugh.
Canizares lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longabaugh takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Longabaugh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Canizares can pounce on him.
Longabaugh swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Canizares counters with a body kick.
Longabaugh misses with an uppercut
and Canizares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Canizares moves out of range of the strikes.
Canizares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Longabaugh.
A nice leg kick from Canizares, right into the meat of the thigh. #CL2#
Longabaugh moves into the clinch.#T3#
Longabaugh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Canizares blocks an uppercut.
Canizares throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Longabaugh.
Canizares lands a body shot in the clinch.
Canizares lands an uppercut.
Longabaugh tries to work over Canizares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Longabaugh misses with the head strike.
Canizares presses Longabaugh against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Longabaugh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Canizares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Longabaugh blocks a body shot from Canizares. #BC#
Canizares breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Canizares stuns Longabaugh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Canizares is looking to slow Longabaugh down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Canizares. Longabaugh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Longabaugh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
An inside leg kick lands from Canizares.
Nice straight punches there by Canizares. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Canizares.#T4#
A low kick from Canizares misses
and Longabaugh counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canizares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Longabaugh throws out the jab.
Longabaugh walks into a left hand.
Nice body punch from Canizares.
Canizares connects with a right hand. Longabaugh shakes it off.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Canizares!
Longabaugh works Canizares's body with a nice hook.
Longabaugh throws a right hand that misses
and Canizares counters with a thumping low kick.
Canizares looks to score with a jab to the body but Longabaugh is just out of range.
Longabaugh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Canizares.
Longabaugh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Longabaugh scores with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ezequiel Canizares showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Canizares, 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SMASH: Romero vs Canizares
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Romero stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Canizares.
Canizares slips under a jab from Romero .
Canizares blocks a jab.
Canizares throws a lazy right hand but Romero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Romero .
Romero works over Canizares's head and body with a nice combination.
Canizares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Canizares tries to bum rush Romero with a series of wild strikes but Romero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Romero throws an off balance right hand
letting Canizares counter with a right hand.
Romero has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Canizares finds it's way round the side to connect with Romero 's head.
Rock Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canizares bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canizares throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Romero counters with a right hand to the body.
Canizares tests Romero 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Romero moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Canizares cracks Romero with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Romero lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Romero misses with an uppercut.
We've been told by Romero 's head coaches at 23.5 Hour Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Canizares looks for the body kick but Romero saw that one coming.
Canizares catches Romero with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Canizares misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Canizares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romero .
Romero walks into a stiff left hand from Canizares.
Canizares 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.
Romero throws an overhand right that lands on Canizares's shoulder, as Canizares tries to avoid the shot.
Romero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Canizares scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Romero doesn't seem bothered though.
Canizares scores with a push kick.
A big right from Romero misses.
Romero moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Romero staying out of range there.
Canizares tests Romero 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canizares takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Romero misses with a hook.
Canizares only half commits to the counter leg kick.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Romero has knocked Canizares down with a huge combo! Romero steps away and waves a wobbly Canizares back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Canizares is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ezequiel Canizares has been cut.
Romero circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Canizares tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Romero wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rock Romero !
Rock Romero retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Rock Romero thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH:Nascimento vs Gustafsson
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Canizares connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Canizares lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Canizares misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from Wagner misses its target.
Canizares 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.
Canizares tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wagner is able to avoid easily.
Wagner misses with a hook. Canizares ducked under it nicely.
Canizares appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wagner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Canizares lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wagner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Canizares throws a lazy head kick
and Wagner counters with a nice body shot.
Wagner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Canizares getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Canizares looks to score with a jab to the body but Wagner is just out of range.
Wagner looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wagner takes a swing at Canizares's ribcage but misses.
Wagner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Wagner lands a nice shot to the body.
Wagner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Canizares misses with a hook to the body
and Wagner counters with a head kick. That will keep Canizares thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Canizares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wagner is looking to clinch.
Wagner moves out of range of the body kick from Canizares.
A little feinted left hand from Wagner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Canizares checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wagner throws a lazy uppercut
and Wagner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Canizares tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Canizares throws a nice outside leg kick.
Canizares works Wagner's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Canizares wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Canizares scoring well with a low kick there.
Wagner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canizares lands a slapping body shot.
Canizares scores with a body shot.
Canizares throws a push kick but Wagner slaps the foot to one side.
Canizares throws an off balance right hand
and Wagner counters with a low kick, right behind Canizares 's knee.
Wagner throws a wild body kick that Canizares sees coming a mile off.
Nice defenses there by Wagner.
Canizares thumps Wagner with a low kick.
Canizares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Canizares looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Canizares stuns Wagner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Canizares lands a nice looking body kick.#T3#
Canizares misses with a looping left.
Canizares buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Canizares there.
Canizares connects with a jab.
Canizares throws a hook but Wagner blocks it.
Wagner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wagner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Canizares throws out the jab.
Wagner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Canizares throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Canizares misses with a looping left.
Wagner looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wagner walks into a left hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Canizares. #T4#
Canizares misses the shot to the body.
Canizares lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wagner takes a step back to recover.
Wagner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Canizares.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canizares connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wagner's hands.
Wagner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Canizares.
Canizares fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Canizares lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Canizares jabs Wagner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Canizares lands a jab to Wagner's midsection.
Wagner avoids a kick to the body.
Wagner is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Canizares tries to land a front kick but Wagner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wagner takes a swing at Canizares's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezequiel Canizares dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Canizares tries to land a front kick but Wagner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Canizares has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Canizares throws a hook to the side of Wagner's head but Wagner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Wagner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Wagner might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Canizares throws a body punch but Wagner moves out of range.
Wagner appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ezequiel Canizares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab lands there for Canizares.
Wagner misses with a hook. Canizares ducked under it nicely.
Canizares paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Canizares lands a two punch combo.
Wagner throws a hook but Canizares avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canizares scores with a decent looking hook.
Canizares lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wagner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wagner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Canizares to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Canizares lands a leg kick that knocks Wagner off balance momentarily.
Canizares throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wagner.
Wagner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Canizares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Wagner misses.
Wagner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Canizares.
A bone on bone clash there as Wagner blocks the leg kick.
Wagner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice uppercut lands for Canizares. That snapped Wagner's head back.
Canizares connects with a crisp jab.
Canizares throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wagner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Canizares wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Canizares scores with a leg kick.
Canizares looks to land a body kick but Wagner moved away.
Nice body kick from Canizares.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wagner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Canizares scores with a push kick.
Canizares throws a jab when Wagner was well out of range.
Canizares swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A low kick lands for Canizares.
Canizares throws a body kick that misses
and Wagner counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wagner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wagner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wagner slips under a jab.#T3#
The fighters circling - Canizares throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wagner connects with a body shot that sends Canizares's belly button to the back.
Canizares ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wagner tries to land a front kick but Canizares steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wagner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Canizares.
Ezequiel Canizares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canizares throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wagner counters with a body kick.
Canizares throws a jab when Wagner was well out of range.
Canizares missing with a left hand there. Wagner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Canizares.
Wagner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wagner misses with an uppercut. Canizares saw that one coming.
Canizares is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wagner with a body shot.#T4#
Canizares scoring well with a low kick there.
Canizares with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wagner misses with a hook. Canizares ducked under it nicely.
Canizares takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Canizares takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wagner misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wagner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Canizares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wagner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Canizares throws a quick inside leg kick.
Canizares goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wagner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezequiel Canizares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Canizares throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Wagner counters with a left to the body.
Konrad Wagner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wagner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canizares.
Canizares looks to score with a jab to the body but Wagner is just out of range.
Canizares misses with an uppercut. Wagner saw that one coming.
Canizares tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Wagner misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Canizares.
Wagner misses with a low kick as Canizares jumps back.
Canizares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wagner is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canizares throws a low kick, looking for Wagner's leg but Wagner calmly moves out of range.
Wagner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An inside leg kick lands from Canizares.
Canizares swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wagner.#T1#
Canizares lunges at Wagner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wagner's hand.
Wagner connects with a single shot there.
Canizares lands with a hook. Wagner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wagner missing with a left hand there. Canizares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Canizares throws a low kick but Wagner avoids it.
Wagner misses with an uppercut
and Canizares counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wagner thinking.
Wagner slips a straight right by Canizares.
Canizares swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wagner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wagner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Canizares finds it's way through Wagner's defenses.
Wagner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
Wagner misses with a hook
and Canizares counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wagner blocks a jab.
Canizares misses with a shot to the body
and Canizares takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Canizares lands with a cross.
Wagner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Canizares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wagner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Canizares takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wagner works Canizares's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Wagner closes the distance and pushes Canizares back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Canizares - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wagner.
Canizares scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Canizares misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Wagner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Canizares throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wagner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wagner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Canizares lands with a left to the head.
Wagner misses with the head strike.
Canizares wants to stall.
A short right from Canizares.
Canizares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Canizares controls his hands.
Wagner throws a punch but it's blocked by Canizares.
Wagner lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wagner tries to throw a body punch but Canizares avoids it by throwing Wagner back against the cage.
Canizares tries to throw a body punch but Wagner avoids it by throwing Canizares back against the cage.
Canizares presses Wagner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wagner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wagner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wagner. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wagner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wagner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Canizares or not.
Wagner lands a shot to the body.
Canizares blocks an uppercut.
Wagner blocks an uppercut.
Wagner prevents a body shot from Canizares.
Canizares scores with a shot to the side of Wagner's head.
Wagner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Wagner fails to land.
Canizares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wagner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Canizares lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wagner tries to throw a body punch but Canizares avoids it by throwing Wagner back against the cage.
Canizares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Canizares swings wildly with an uppercut but Wagner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canizares lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wagner backwards.
Wagner misses with a body punch.
Canizares throws a punch but it's blocked by Wagner.
Canizares tries to throw a body punch but Wagner avoids it by throwing Canizares back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ezequiel Canizares.
I've got Canizares winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezequiel Canizares!
A relieved looking Ezequiel Canizares thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Kentas
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
The Bouncer moves away from the strike by Canizares.
The Bouncer throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Canizares. The Bouncer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Canizares throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big right from Canizares misses.
Canizares moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Canizares lands a nice looking body kick.
Canizares scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Canizares takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Both fighters circling a little - Canizares finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The Bouncer takes a swing at Canizares's ribcage but misses.
The Bouncer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Canizares is looking to slow The Bouncer down with leg kicks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Bouncer takes a swing at Canizares's ribcage but misses.
Canizares looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The Bouncer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Canizares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Bouncer.
A counter left hand to the body from The Bouncer misses its target.
The Bouncer misses with a head kick.
Canizares lands a glancing blow to the side of The Bouncer's head.
Canizares 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.#T1#
The Bouncer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Canizares connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Bouncer is looking to wear down Canizares with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A low kick from The Bouncer is predictable there
and Canizares counters with an inside leg kick.
The Bouncer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Bouncer lands a body shot.
The Bouncer throws a body shot but no joy.
Canizares follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
The Bouncer lands a leg kick that knocks Canizares off balance momentarily.
Canizares defending well as The Bouncer loads up on a big left hand.
Canizares now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Canizares throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck The Bouncer on the side of the head.
The Bouncer misses with a straight right.
Canizares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Bouncer moves away.
Canizares misses with a hook. The Bouncer ducked under it nicely.
Canizares lands with a straight right. The Bouncer didn't see that one coming.
Canizares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Bouncer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Canizares. The Bouncer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Canizares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Bouncer was well out of range. Poor timing from Canizares.
The Bouncer misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Bouncer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canizares. #T2#
The Bouncer lands a nice shot to the body.
Canizares takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Bouncer cracks Canizares with a good jab.
The Bouncer needs to keep his hands up - Canizares had a free shot at his head there.
Canizares throws a shot to the body.
The Bouncer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Canizares counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Canizares. The Bouncer shrugs it off though.
The Bouncer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. in the buildup to the fight.
The Bouncer looks to score with a jab to the body but Canizares is just out of range.
Canizares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Bouncer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Canizares counters with a good, hard body kick but The Bouncer shrugs it off.
Canizares will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Canizares digs a good hook to The Bouncer's body.
Canizares scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Canizares checks a leg kick.
Canizares walks into a straight right hand from The Bouncer.
Canizares loads up on a big right hand but The Bouncer slips the punch.#T3#
Canizares moves away from the strike by The Bouncer.
Canizares scoring well with a low kick there.
The Bouncer scores with a jab to the body.
Canizares throws a quick inside leg kick.
The Bouncer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The Bouncer lands an overhand right.
A slow jab from Canizares misses its intended target.
The Bouncer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The Bouncer swings widly with a right hand
enabling Canizares to counter with a crisp jab.
Canizares looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The Bouncer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Canizares. That did some damage!
Canizares scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Bouncer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Canizares lands a head kick!
The Bouncer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
Canizares throws a good cross that connects.
Jab from Canizares.
Canizares connects with a body shot.
The Bouncer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The Bouncer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canizares takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Canizares takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Canizares ducks under a wild hook from The Bouncer.
A big left from The Bouncer misses.
The Bouncer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The Bouncer throws a right hand that Canizares ducks under and follows up with a left that Canizares also avoids with ease.
The Bouncer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Canizares.
Canizares keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Canizares on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The Bouncer looks to score with a jab to the body but Canizares is just out of range.
Canizares replies with a solid counter kick to the body but The Bouncer blocks it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ezequiel Canizares will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Canizares lands a nice hook to The Bouncer's body. The Bouncer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Canizares throws a leg kick but The Bouncer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The Bouncer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The Bouncer misses with a hook. Canizares ducked under it nicely.
Canizares looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The Bouncer takes one on the button.
The Bouncer connects with a jab.
Canizares looks for the body kick but The Bouncer saw that one coming.
The Bouncer dips to his left and cracks Canizares with an uppercut!
Canizares lands a jab to the nose.
Canizares slips a straight right by The Bouncer.
Canizares cracks The Bouncer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Canizares scores with a nice head shot.
Canizares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canizares needs to keep his hands up - The Bouncer had a free shot at his head there.
A telegraphed right hand from The Bouncer misses the target.
Canizares lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ezequiel Canizares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Canizares scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big left from Canizares misses. #T1#
The Bouncer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The Bouncer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Canizares.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Canizares.
The Bouncer misses with an uppercut. Canizares saw that one coming.
The Bouncer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The Bouncer thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Bouncer connects with a right hand. Canizares shakes it off.
The Bouncer lands an overhand right.
A lazy left from Canizares finds it's target.
Canizares misses the jab.
The Bouncer is looking to counter punch.
Canizares lands a high kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Bouncer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Canizares momentarily.
Canizares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Bouncer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Canizares scores with a sloppy right hand. The Bouncer should have avoided that one. #T2#
The Bouncer throws a head kick but Canizares moves out of range.
The Bouncer throws a quick inside leg kick.
The Bouncer throws a jab but it's blocked by Canizares.
The Bouncer throws a looping overhand right but Canizares ducks down to avoid it.
The Bouncer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Canizares turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The Bouncer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Canizares.
Canizares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Bouncer moves away.
The Bouncer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Canizares lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The Bouncer misses with an uppercut. Canizares saw that one coming.
The Bouncer 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.
Good standup being displayed there by The Bouncer as he connects with a hook.
The Bouncer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The Bouncer throws a leg kick that misses.
The Bouncer connects with a nice looking jab.
Canizares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Canizares stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Canizares misses with a straight right.
The Bouncer throws a head kick but Canizares moves out of range.
Canizares thinks about the counter body kick.
Canizares turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The Bouncer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Canizares scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Canizares shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The Bouncer avoids the body shot from Canizares.
A punch lands to the side of The Bouncer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The Bouncer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The Bouncer throws a series of punches but Canizares avoids them all with ease.
The Bouncer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Canizares uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before The Bouncer has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Bouncer throws a hook but Canizares blocks it.
Canizares buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
A low kick from The Bouncer is predictable there
and Canizares counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A low kick from The Bouncer misses
and The Bouncer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Canizares swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Bouncer.
Nice defenses there by Canizares.
The Bouncer connects with a jab.
Canizares thumps The Bouncer with a low kick.
The Bouncer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Bouncer misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Canizares.
Canizares looks to score with a jab to the body but The Bouncer is just out of range.
The fighters circling - The Bouncer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Canizares.
Canizares connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab, jab by Canizares - just one landing.
Canizares with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezequiel Canizares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Canizares misses with a looping right.
Canizares with the inside leg kick.
The Bouncer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Bouncer misses the body punch
and The Bouncer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Canizares ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Canizares bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Canizares keeps The Bouncer at a distance using the push kick.
The Bouncer throws the left hand but Canizares avoids the punch easily.
Canizares needs to keep his hands up - The Bouncer had a free shot at his head there.
Canizares lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Canizares connects with a jab.
The Bouncer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from The Bouncer misses its intended target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Bouncer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Canizares.
Canizares with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Canizares buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Nice body punch from Canizares.
The Bouncer looks to score with a jab to the body but Canizares is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from The Bouncer misses the target.
The Bouncer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Canizares.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether The Bouncer might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Danga de danga de dang - The Bouncer scores with a four punch combination!
The Bouncer thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Bouncer throws a hook but Canizares avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Bouncer wants to slow Canizares down by chopping away at his legs.
The Bouncer misses with a shot to the body
and Canizares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Bouncer scores with a jab to the body.
The Bouncer throws a sloppy head kick and Canizares moves out of range easily.
Canizares has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The Bouncer lands a leg kick that knocks Canizares off balance momentarily.
Canizares throws a wild body kick that The Bouncer sees coming a mile off.
The Bouncer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Canizares tenderised The Bouncer's leg. The Bouncer is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
The crowd cheers as The Bouncer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Canizares doesn't seem phased though.
Canizares defending well as The Bouncer loads up on a big left hand.
Canizares scores with a body shot.
The Bouncer looks to land a left hand but Canizares moved out of range nicely.
Canizares dodges the punch combination from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Canizares scores with a leg kick.
The Bouncer misses with a low kick.
The Bouncer walks into a left hand.
Canizares throws a front kick that sends The Bouncer stumbling back into the cage.
The Bouncer throws a hook to the side of Canizares's head but Canizares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benny The Bouncer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Bouncer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Bouncer throws the left hand but Canizares avoids the punch easily.
The Bouncer misses with a looping right.#T3#
The Bouncer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Canizares - that will leave a mark!
The Bouncer digs a good hook to Canizares's body.
The Bouncer thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Bouncer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Canizares scores with a jab to the head.
The Bouncer misses with a low kick.
Canizares darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Canizares ducks under a wild hook from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Canizares.
The Bouncer throws a combination that misses
and Canizares counters with a stiff right hand.
The Bouncer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canizares uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Canizares lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Canizares moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
Canizares throws a shot to the body.
The Bouncer with a jab.
The Bouncer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canizares was well out of range. Poor timing from The Bouncer.
Canizares scores with a head kick. The Bouncer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC2#The Bouncer is rocked!
Canizares works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oh The Bouncer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Bouncer avoids the head kick by Canizares.
The Bouncer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Canizares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Bouncer throws out the jab.
Jab, jab by Canizares - just one landing.
Canizares walks forward, straight into a front kick from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer misses with a kick to the body
and Canizares counters with a straight right hand.
Canizares closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops The Bouncer! Canizares dives in looking to finish! The Bouncer is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ezequiel Canizares!
An out of breath Ezequiel Canizares thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Benny The Bouncer was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit man!'.

Event: SMASH: Bispen vs Thai
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
Good exchange - Hearn coming out on top.
Hearn 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.
Hearn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Canizares.
Canizares scoring well with a low kick there.
Hearn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Canizares.
Hearn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Canizares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Canizares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hearn.
Canizares misses with a low kick.
Hearn lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hearn looks to land a left hand but Canizares moved out of range nicely.
Hearn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Canizares missing with a left hand there. Hearn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Canizares checks the leg kick nicely there.
Canizares doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Canizares throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Canizares avoids the body shot from Hearn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canizares scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hearn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hearn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hearn scores with the left hand. Canizares knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hearn tried to score with a low kick but Canizares checks it.
Hearn misses with a left hand
and Canizares counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Hearn slips a jab from Canizares.
It looked like Hearn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Canizares on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Canizares misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hearn appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thomas Hearn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canizares tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hearn misses with a wild body shot.
Canizares misses with an uppercut. Hearn saw that one coming.
Canizares misses with a wild body shot.
Canizares scores with a sloppy right hand. Hearn should have avoided that one.
Hearn throws a front kick aimed at Canizares's knee but Canizares avoids it well.
Canizares uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hearn has time to react.
Hearn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Canizares misses the jab.
Hearn misses with a body punch
and Canizares counters with a left to the body.
Canizares connects with a single shot there.
A lazy left from Canizares finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hearn throws a jab when Canizares was well out of range.
Canizares 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.
Canizares throws a jab but it's blocked by Hearn. #T2#
Hearn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Canizares.
Canizares throws a big shot that misses.
Canizares bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hearn's head.
Hearn throws a leg kick but Canizares moved away.
Canizares slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hearn walks into a left hand.
Canizares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hearn manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Hearn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hearn misses the shot to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Canizares - that will leave a mark!
Canizares scores with a shot to the body.
Canizares dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hearn. That did some damage!
Hearn throws a combination. Canizares tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hearn throws a body shot but no joy.
Canizares wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hearn throws a poor cross that misses
and Canizares counters with an outside leg kick.
Canizares scores with a kick to the body.
Hearn checks the leg kick nicely there. #T3#
Canizares throws a jab but it's blocked by Hearn.
Hearn misses with the combination.
Good shot there by Hearn.
Canizares misses with an attempted mid kick.
Canizares misses with a hook.
Hearn slips a jab from Canizares.
Hearn fires out a quick counter leg kick but Canizares just manages to avoid it.
Hearn defending well as Canizares loads up on a big left hand.
Canizares throws a push kick but Hearn slaps the foot to one side.
Hearn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hearn tries to work over Canizares's front leg with a kick but Canizares checks it.
Canizares is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hearn had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Canizares on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hearn. Hearn obviously looking to wear him down.
Hearn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Canizares feints and then cracks Hearn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hearn down.
Canizares lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hearn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Canizares stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Hearn throws a head kick that misses.
Canizares is looking to land body kicks.
Hearn scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hearn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Canizares.
Hearn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Canizares lands an overhand right.
Canizares throws a good cross that connects.
Hearn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hearn misses with a looping right.
Hearn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Canizares lands a slapping body shot.
Hearn drops his hands momentarily and Canizares takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Canizares throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Canizares just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHearn.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hearn takes one to the chin there.
Hearn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Canizares.
Canizares moves out of range of the leg kick from Hearn.
Canizares connects with a looping right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezequiel Canizares 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#
Hearn cracks Canizares with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hearn throws out a loose jab but Canizares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Canizares. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Canizares.
Hearn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Canizares is looking for the big counter here.
Canizares lands with a kick to the ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hearn.
Canizares looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hearn throwing a counter right hand but Canizares manages to avoid it.
Canizares throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hearn checks the leg kick.
Hearn misses with a lunging right hand
and Canizares connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hearn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Canizares looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hearn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Canizares throws a hook but Hearn blocks it.
A slow jab from Canizares misses its intended target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hearn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hearn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Canizares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hearn moves away.#T1#
Hearn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Canizares throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hearn blocks a head kick by Canizares.
Hearn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Canizares dodges the punch combination from Hearn.
Hearn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Canizares.
Hearn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hearn throws a front kick that sends Canizares stumbling back into the cage.
Hearn throws an overhand right that lands on Canizares's shoulder, as Canizares tries to avoid the shot.
Canizares misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Hearn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hearn lands with a hook. Canizares tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Canizares misses the shot to the body.
Canizares throws out a loose jab but Hearn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hearn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Canizares misses with a looping right.
Canizares misses with a hook. Hearn ducked under it nicely.
Ezequiel Canizares seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Canizares misses with a wild body shot.
Canizares has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hearn throws a body punch but Canizares moves out of range.
Hearn throws a hook but Canizares blocks it.
Canizares throws a wild body kick that Hearn sees coming a mile off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hearn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A leg kick checked by Canizares.
Canizares connects with a solid leg kick.
Canizares throws a shot from downtown. Hearn moves away and avoids it.
Hearn throws a head kick that misses.
Canizares uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Canizares is looking to land body kicks.
Hearn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Canizares connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hearn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hearn looks to land a body kick but Canizares moved away.
Hearn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Canizares connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hearn scrambles back to his feet.
Hearn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Good work by Hearn as he checks the leg kick.
Hearn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little feinted left hand from Hearn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hearn throws a low kick but Canizares moves out of range easily.
Hearn misses with a body kick.
Hearn misses with a left hand
and Hearn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hearn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hearn throws a lazy head kick
and Canizares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Hearn misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hearn might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Canizares is predictable there
and Canizares takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hearn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Canizares.
Hearn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canizares.
Canizares throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hearn.
Canizares blocks a low kick nicely.
Canizares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hearn moves away.
Canizares slips under a jab from Hearn.
Canizares lands a nice shot that snaps Hearn's head back. #T4#
Hearn misses the jab.
Hearn throws a nice head kick!
Canizares throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hearn wants to land a leg kick but Canizares is out of range.
Canizares throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hearn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A swing and a miss from Canizares.
Nice body punch from Canizares.
A punch combination from Hearn misses.
Hearn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Canizares checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Canizares only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Canizares keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hearn lets loose with a powerful body kick. Canizares will feel that in the morning.
Hearn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Some bone on bone action there as Hearn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hearn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Canizares looks to score with a jab to the body but Hearn is just out of range.
Canizares scores with a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezequiel Canizares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hearn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Canizares.
Canizares takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Canizares swings for the body but Hearn moves out of range.
Canizares misses the shot to the body.
Canizares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hearn.
Canizares moves out of range of the strikes.
Hearn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hearn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Canizares.
Hearn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Canizares moves away.
Canizares misses the jab.
Canizares stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hearn.
Canizares cracks Hearn with a good jab.
Hearn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hearn throwing a counter right hand but Canizares manages to avoid it.
Hearn misses with a straight left. #T1#
A jab from Hearn misses.
Hearn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hearn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Canizares lands a right hook to the body.
Hearn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Canizares let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hearn misses with a hook. Canizares ducked under it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Canizares.
Hearn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hearn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hearn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Canizares lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Canizares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hearn.
Hearn slips a straight right by Canizares.
Canizares pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Canizares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hearn manages to avoid it.
Canizares lands with a right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Canizares checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Canizares.
Thomas Hearn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hearn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Canizares on the side of the head.
Hearn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canizares scores with a leg kick.
Hearn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Canizares misses the target.
Hearn wants to land a leg kick but Canizares is out of range.
It seemed like Canizares was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hearn blocks a low kick nicely.
Canizares tries to work over Hearn's front leg with a kick but Hearn checks it.
Canizares throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Hearn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Canizares.
Canizares connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Canizares.
Canizares scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hearn connects with a body shot.
Canizares getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Canizares lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Hearn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canizares manages to avoid it.
Hearn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Canizares to score with a decent uppercut.
Canizares defending well as Hearn loads up on a big left hand.
Canizares lands a lovely overhand right.
Canizares lands a jab.
Canizares fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hearn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Canizares changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Canizares misses with a body kick.
Canizares lands a glancing blow to the side of Hearn's head.
Canizares moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hearn throws a body shot but no joy.
Canizares connects with an inside leg kick.
Canizares moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hearn throws a leg kick but Canizares sees it coming and moves out of range. #T4#
Canizares lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice body kick there by Canizares.
Nice defenses there by Hearn.
Hearn tried to counter with a leg kick but Canizares avoided it.
Hearn throws a sloppy head kick
and Canizares counters with a nice body shot.
Nice jab there from Canizares.
Hearn moves out of range of the body kick.
Canizares throws a shot to the body.
Ezequiel Canizares is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hearn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Canizares misses.
Hearn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice uppercut lands for Canizares. That snapped Hearn's head back.
A good leg kick by Canizares.
Hearn will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hearn tries to land a body kick
and Canizares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hearn tries to land a leg kick but Canizares saw it coming and moves away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hearn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Canizares - the referee stops the clock and Hearn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Canizares. Hearn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hearn looks to throw a body kick
and Canizares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ezequiel Canizares comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Canizares 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SMASH: Hearn vs Wagner
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
A lazy body kick from Canizares
letting Costeau counter with a right hand.
Costeau scores with a jab to the jaw.
Costeau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canizares.
Canizares wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A lazy body kick from Costeau
and Canizares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Canizares paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Canizares looks to score with a jab to the body but Costeau is just out of range.
Canizares walks into a left hand.
Costeau is looking to slow Canizares down with leg kicks.
Canizares lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canizares throws a body shot but no joy.
Canizares throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Costeau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canizares manages to avoid it.
Canizares fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Costeau.
Canizares has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Costeau throws a hook but Canizares blocks it.
Canizares scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice uppercut there from Canizares.#T1#
Costeau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Canizares throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Costeau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A good leg kick by Canizares.
Canizares misses with a right hand
and Costeau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Canizares misses with a low kick.
Costeau is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Canizares with a body shot.
Costeau throws a series of punches but Canizares avoids them all with ease.
Canizares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Costeau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Canizares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab from Canizares.
Canizares gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Costeau misses with an uppercut. Canizares saw that one coming.
Costeau takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Costeau throws a jab but it's blocked by Canizares.
Canizares misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Costeau rushes Canizares and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canizares tries to throw a body punch but Costeau avoids it by throwing Canizares back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Costeau. #BC2#
Costeau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Canizares throws a lazy uppercut
and Costeau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Canizares avoids a punch combination nicely.
Canizares blocks a jab.
Canizares stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Costeau.
Canizares scores with a nice body kick.
Canizares moves out of range of the body kick from Costeau.
Costeau throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Canizares takes a swing at Costeau's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Costeau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Canizares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Costeau moves away.
Canizares throws a leg kick
and Costeau counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Costeau takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Costeau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Canizares looks to land a body kick but Costeau moved away.
Costeau blocks a jab.
Canizares just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Canizares misses the target.
Canizares blocks the body kick.
Costeau misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Canizares misses the target.
Canizares fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Costeau on the side of the head.
Canizares checks a low kick from Costeau.
Good leg kick by Canizares.
A nice leg kick lands there from Canizares.
Canizares slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Canizares lands a jab to the head.
Canizares ducks right into an uppercut from Costeau.
Canizares tries to work over Costeau's front leg with a kick but Costeau checks it.
Costeau throws out a counter right but Canizares avoids it with no problem.
Costeau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Costeau thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Canizares on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Costeau misses.
Canizares misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Costeau. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costeau takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Canizares lands a lovely overhand right.
Costeau doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Canizares scoring well with a low kick there.
Costeau throws a hook but Canizares avoids it easily.
Costeau walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Costeau slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Canizares misses with a double jab
enabling Costeau to counter with a crisp jab.
Costeau scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Costeau misses with a body shot.
Canizares was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A cross from Canizares lands.
Costeau works the jab nicely.
Costeau throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Canizares thows a body kick. Costeau tries to catch it but that hurt him.
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 Ezequiel Canizares will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Costeau scores with the left hand. Canizares knows he should have avoided that one.
Canizares ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That kick from Canizares tenderised Costeau's leg. Costeau is trying to keep his angry face on.
Canizares scores with a kick to the body.
Canizares uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Costeau has time to react.
Costeau misses with a wild body shot.
Costeau walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Canizares cracks Costeau with a right hand to the side of the head.
Costeau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canizares.
Canizares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Canizares lands a nice looking body kick.
Canizares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Costeau.
Costeau let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costeau keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Canizares.
Costeau on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Canizares lands with a nice body kick.
Canizares lands a body shot. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Costeau.
The crowd cheers as Canizares lands an impressive looking overhand right. Costeau doesn't seem phased though.
Canizares throws a hook but Costeau blocks it.
Costeau misses with a jab to the body
and Canizares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Costeau fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Costeau misses with a hook. Canizares ducked under it nicely.
Canizares's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Costeau connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Canizares scrambles back to his feet.
Canizares connects with a right hand. Costeau shakes it off.
Costeau walks into a jab.
Costeau misses the body punch
and Canizares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Canizares fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Costeau has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Costeau misses with an uppercut
letting Canizares counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canizares looks to throw the jab but Costeau is out of range.
Costeau has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Canizares finds it's way round the side to connect with Costeau's head.
Canizares connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Canizares jabs at Costeau's body.
Canizares's jab looks to have found its range, popping Costeau under the eye.
Costeau thumps Canizares with a low kick.
Canizares misses with a looping left.
Costeau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Costeau thinks about the counter body kick.
Costeau misses with a hook. Canizares ducked under it nicely.
Costeau on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ezequiel Canizares is winning the standup battle so far.
Canizares just misses with a punch to the body.
Canizares has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Costeau.
Canizares lets loose with a powerful body kick. Costeau will feel that in the morning.
Costeau connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Canizares throws a shot to the body.
Costeau connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Canizares pushes Costeau away with a front kick.
Canizares throws a series of punches but Costeau moves out of range. #T3#
Canizares lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Costeau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Costeau misses with a left hand
letting Canizares counter with a right hand.
Costeau's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Canizares scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Costeau moves out of range of the leg kick from Canizares.
Costeau loads up on a big right hand but Canizares slips the punch.
Canizares buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Costeau moves out of range as Canizares strikes.
A big right from Canizares misses.
Costeau takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Costeau tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Canizares with the inside leg kick.
Costeau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Canizares.
Nice jab there from Canizares.
Canizares lands a head shot.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costeau throws a hook but Canizares blocks it.
Costeau with a nice calf kick.
Canizares slips a jab and a cross from Costeau.
Crunch! Canizares slams his shin into Costeau's torso.
Canizares lands a nice leg kick that just misses Costeau's sensitive parts.
Canizares looks to score with a jab to the body but Costeau is just out of range.
Canizares defending well as Costeau loads up on a big left hand.
Costeau takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Canizares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Costeau can do to turn this around?
Costeau throws a solid leg kick but Canizares takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Costeau.
Canizares throws a nice outside leg kick.
Canizares throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Costeau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Costeau misses with an uppercut
enabling Canizares to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick lands for Costeau.
Costeau lands a lovely overhand right.
Canizares with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezequiel Canizares dominated that second round.
That's time! Canizares's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Canizares misses with a wild body shot.
Canizares moves out of range of the leg kick from Costeau.
Costeau has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Costeau takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Costeau throws a leg kick that misses.
Canizares connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Costeau throws a poor cross that misses
and Costeau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Canizares takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Costeau scores with a shot to the body.
Canizares lands with a straight right. Costeau didn't see that one coming.
Canizares connects with a looping right hand.
Canizares scores with a spinning back kick!
Costeau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Canizares throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canizares misses with a wild body shot.
A leg kick checked by Canizares.
Costeau throws a hook but Canizares avoids it easily.
A jab from Canizares misses. #T1#
Costeau avoids a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Canizares. Costeau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Canizares looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big right from Canizares misses.
Costeau takes a jab right on the kisser.
Costeau throws a body punch but Canizares moves out of range.
Canizares misses with a body kick.
Costeau dips to his left and cracks Canizares with an uppercut!
Costeau bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Canizares's head.
Costeau lunges at Canizares with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Canizares's hand.
Costeau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Canizares.
Costeau has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Canizares.
Costeau takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Canizares throws a sloppy body shot
and Costeau counters with a solid body kick.
Costeau walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costeau closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Costeau misses with a wild combination.
It appears Canizares was looking to counter with a kick there.
Costeau ducks under a wild hook from Canizares.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Costeau! But no joy.
Canizares looks to throw the jab but Costeau is out of range.
Costeau swings for the body but Canizares moves out of range.
Costeau moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Costeau swings for the body but Canizares moves out of range.
Canizares with a jab.#CL2#
Costeau moves into range and clinches up with Canizares.
Canizares tries to throw a body punch but Costeau avoids it by throwing Canizares back against the cage.
Canizares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Costeau throws a head punch that misses.
Canizares can't find room to land a body shot as Costeau controls the action.
Canizares misses with the head strike. #T3#
Costeau lands a left hand.
Costeau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canizares's elbow.
Costeau slowing the pace effectively.
Canizares working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Canizares fails to land.
Canizares can't find room to land a body shot as Costeau controls the action.
Canizares can't find room to land a body shot as Costeau controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Costeau.
RaphaÃ«l Ambrosius Costeau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Canizares misses with the head strike.
Costeau is trying to break free.
Costeau just leaning against Canizares, taking a breather.
Canizares misses with some punches.
Costeau misses with a punch to the body.
Costeau takes a shot to the head.
Canizares throws a head punch that misses.
Canizares has a couple of punches blocked by Costeau.
Costeau working aggressively here.
Costeau is leaning against Canizares and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Canizares lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Costeau.
Costeau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Canizares swings wildly with an uppercut but Costeau uses good head movement to avoid it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Canizares pushes Costeau back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Costeau lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costeau misses with the head strike.
Ezequiel Canizares is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Canizares.
A head punch on the inside from Costeau fails to land.
Costeau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Costeau is stalling here.
Canizares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ezequiel Canizares showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Canizares, 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 Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SMASH: Materlak vs Tonon
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.
Canizares avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've been informed that Smith 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.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith 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.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith tries to clinch up but Canizares circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Canizares in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Canizares creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Canizares lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Canizares misses with some punches.
Canizares throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Canizares throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canizares lands a left hand.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Canizares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Canizares.
Canizares misses with a punch on the inside.
Canizares prevents a body shot from Smith.
Canizares lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards. #T1#
Canizares working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Canizares.
Smith cracks Canizares with a nice body shot.
Canizares makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Canizares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith digs a right hand into Canizares's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Canizares's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Canizares.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
Canizares lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Canizares tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canizares misses with a body punch.
Smith pushes Canizares back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Canizares lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
A head punch on the inside from Canizares fails to land.
Smith tries a body shot but Canizares blocks it.
A short right from Canizares.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canizares lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Canizares stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
A shot in the inside from Canizares.
Smith gets through Canizares's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Canizares.
Smith lands a nice elbow.
Canizares tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Canizares throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Canizares tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Canizares leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith tries to work over Canizares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canizares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Canizares throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith. #BC#
Canizares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Canizares swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Canizares fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
We've been told by Canizares's head coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Canizares bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smith tries to clinch there but Canizares circles away. #T3#
Smith tries to clinch but Canizares is having none of it.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Canizares swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Canizares lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Canizares counters with a leg kick.
Canizares lands a jab.
Canizares throws a big shot that misses.
Smith moves to clinch but Canizares breaks away
and Canizares counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Canizares swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith tries to clinch up but Canizares circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Canizares tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Canizares manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Canizares cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Canizares chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
Canizares throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canizares attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smith steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Canizares.#CL2#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Canizares. #BC#
Canizares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Smith rushes Canizares and presses him up against the cage.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Canizares leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Canizares blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Canizares stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Canizares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Canizares misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Canizares breaks from the clinch.
Canizares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Canizares swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Canizares takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Canizares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezequiel Canizares dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Smith tries to clinch but Canizares is having none of it.
Canizares misses with a wild body shot.
Canizares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Canizares keeps the fight on the outside.
Canizares throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Ezequiel Canizares is winning the standup battle so far.
Canizares walks into a left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Canizares was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Canizares circles away.
Canizares throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Canizares paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Canizares.
Canizares avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith closes the distance but Canizares moves to the side
and Canizares counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Canizares finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Canizares swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Canizares. #T1#
Canizares pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Canizares - that will leave a mark!
Canizares finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL2#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A hook to the body from Canizares.
Canizares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Canizares breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Canizares connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
Canizares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab by Canizares.#CUT#It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.
Canizares is looking to land body kicks.
Canizares uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Canizares throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Canizares circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Canizares on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Canizares tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Smith tries to clinch but Canizares moves out of range.
Smith tries to move into range but Canizares moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Canizares throws a half hearted mid kick.
Canizares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Canizares circles away from the clinch attempt
and Canizares counters with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Canizares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Canizares throws a head punch that misses.
Canizares lands an uppercut.
Canizares is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Canizares.
Canizares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Canizares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Canizares lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Canizares misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Canizares.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canizares's elbow.
Canizares blocks an elbow strike.
Canizares lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Canizares lands a right hand.
Canizares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Canizares digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Canizares works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Canizares misses with a punch to the body.
Smith blocks a body shot from Canizares.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Canizares controls his hands.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ezequiel Canizares has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Canizares creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Canizares.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Canizares.
Canizares lands with a left to the head.
Canizares tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Canizares back against the cage.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canizares's elbow.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Canizares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Canizares lands with a light punch inside.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Canizares shrugs off.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Canizares misses with a body punch.
Canizares lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Canizares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezequiel Canizares dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chad Smith's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Canizares turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Canizares swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Canizares digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Smith tries to clinch but Canizares is having none of it.
Canizares misses with a body kick.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Canizares with the inside leg kick. #CL2#
Smith pushes Canizares up against the cage in a clinch.
Canizares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Canizares.
Canizares lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Canizares swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canizares tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smith blocks a body shot from Canizares.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Canizares lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Canizares - that landed with a thud. #T1#
Canizares is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Canizares fails to land.
Canizares lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Canizares lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Canizares digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Still in the clinch, Canizares scores with a nice short uppercut.
Canizares lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Canizares tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Canizares creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Canizares misses with some punches.
Canizares throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Canizares misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Canizares pushes him off.
Chad Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Smith is looking to clinch.
Canizares was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Canizares attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smith with a jab.
Canizares scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Canizares lands a head kick!
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Canizares paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Canizares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Canizares throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Canizares throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Canizares throws a quick inside leg kick.
Canizares clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Canizares motions for Smith to come forward. Canizares throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith tries to counter with a clinch but Canizares shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Canizares avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Canizares misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith. #T3#
Canizares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Canizares.
Canizares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Canizares tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canizares's elbow. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Canizares looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Canizares lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Canizares thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Canizares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Canizares counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
Canizares throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice shot by Canizares.
Canizares moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Canizares.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Canizares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Canizares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canizares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Canizares takes an elbow to the temple.
Ezequiel Canizares is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Canizares scores with a hook to the body.
Canizares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Canizares in his tracks for a moment.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Canizares controls his hands.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Canizares avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith tries a body shot but Canizares blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ezequiel Canizares showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Canizares 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SMASH: Nascimento vs Huust
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1#
Canizares fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Capac.
Canizares throws a hook but Capac blocks it.
Capac feints the counter takedown.
Canizares misses with a straight left.
Canizares throws the left hand but Capac avoids the punch easily.
Capac changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Capac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Capac tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Canizares lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Canizares misses its intended target.
Canizares throws a body shot but no joy.
Capac is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Canizares misses with a hook.
Capac is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Canizares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Capac was well out of range. Poor timing from Canizares.
Canizares throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Capac takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Canizares misses with a hook.
Capac tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Canizares paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Manco Capac has been cut.
Capac avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Canizares cracks Capac with an open hand slap.#T2#
Canizares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Capac moves away.
Capac drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Canizares defends it well.
Canizares jabs Capac to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Capac has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Canizares finds it's way round the side to connect with Capac's head.
Capac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Capac changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Canizares ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Canizares throws a push kick but Capac slaps the foot to one side.
Capac changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canizares throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Capac counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Capac. #T3#
Capac trying to control the position from guard on top but Canizares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canizares avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Capac postures up in Canizares's guard and throws a big left but Canizares blocks it.
Capac loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Capac with a flurry of punches that miss.
Canizares has his hands on Capac's head, controlling the position.
Canizares knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Capac on the ground.
Canizares keeping moving, preventing Capac from controlling successfully.
Capac throws a big right hand that misses.
Canizares has control of Capac's left arm, preventing Capac from doing any damage. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Capac trying to control the position from guard on top but Canizares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Canizares takes a swing at Capac's ribcage but misses.
Capac is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Capac uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Canizares.
Capac blocks a jab.
Canizares swings for the body but Capac moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A looping hook to the body misses from Canizares. Capac does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Canizares misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezequiel Canizares dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manco Capac's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Good exchange - Canizares coming out on top.
Canizares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Capac manages to avoid it.
Capac changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Canizares tries to bum rush Capac with a series of wild strikes but Capac uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Capac tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Canizares. Capac does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Capac tries to counter it with a takedown but Canizares pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Capac uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canizares.
Capac tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canizares moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Canizares lands with an uppercut that bounces Capac off the cage and back into range.
Canizares jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Canizares misses the target.
Canizares throws a body shot but no joy.
Capac is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Capac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canizares.
Canizares sizes up Capac with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Canizares looks to score with a jab to the body but Capac is just out of range.
Capac drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Canizares defends it well.
Canizares lands a nice shot that snaps Capac's head back.
Canizares throws a hook but Capac blocks it.
Capac feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Canizares lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Canizares throws the left hand but Capac avoids the punch easily.
And Capac tries to counter it with a takedown but Canizares pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Canizares throws a hook to the side of Capac's head but Capac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Capac with the counter takedown but Canizares avoids it easily.
Capac ducks under a wild hook from Canizares.
Capac changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ezequiel Canizares is winning the standup battle so far.
Canizares fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Canizares. Capac does a little dance to reset his feet.
Capac changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Canizares throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Capac counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Canizares is wriggling around but Capac manages to pass to half guard. #T3##REVR#
Capac working Canizares over with strikes.
Capac scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Capac slips a nice elbow through Canizares's hands, connecting with Canizares's forehead.
Capac missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Canizares is looking to control Capac's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Canizares avoid being mounted?
Canizares is trying to get back to full guard.
Canizares has hold of Capac's hands but Capac slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Canizares wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Capac landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Capac throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Capac lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Capac is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Canizares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Capac can do to turn this around?
Canizares is trying to get back to full guard.
Capac trying to control from half guard but Canizares is working away.
Canizares has hold of Capac's hands but Capac slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Canizares tries to roll over but Capac keeps him under control.
Capac is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Canizares trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezequiel Canizares dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manco Capac's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Canizares throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Canizares with a nice cross.
Canizares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Capac.
Capac changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Canizares takes a swing at Capac's ribcage but misses.
Capac with the counter takedown but Canizares avoids it easily.
Canizares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Canizares lands an impressive looking overhand right. Capac doesn't seem phased though.
Canizares looks to throw the jab but Capac is out of range.
Capac feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Canizares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Capac changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Canizares bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Capac's head backwards.
Canizares misses the shot to the body.
Canizares fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Capac on the side of the head.
Canizares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Capac sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Canizares misses with a looping right.
Capac checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Capac with the counter takedown but Canizares avoids it easily.
Manco Capac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Canizares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Capac is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Canizares misses the jab.
We've been told by Canizares's head coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Canizares connects with a right hand. Capac shakes it off.
Canizares throws a body punch but Capac moves out of range.
Capac feints the counter takedown.
Canizares swings for the body but Capac moves out of range.
Capac with the counter takedown but Canizares avoids it easily.
Canizares cracks Capac with an open hand slap.
Canizares throws a shot from downtown. Capac moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Canizares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Capac takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Canizares thows a left - swing and a miss!
Canizares misses with a body shot.
Canizares lands a lovely overhand right.
Canizares fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Capac has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Canizares.#T4#
Canizares scores with a body shot.
Canizares lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Capac steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Canizares.
Capac drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Canizares defends it well.
Ezequiel Canizares is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Capac moves out of range as Canizares strikes.
Capac with the counter takedown but Canizares avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Capac 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Canizares throws an overhand right that lands on Capac's shoulder, as Capac tries to avoid the shot.
Canizares scores with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ezequiel Canizares showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Canizares, 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Erdogan
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1#
Buddha fails with a takedown attempt.
Canizares connects with a right hand. Buddha shakes it off.#CUT2#It looks like Samson Buddha has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Buddha has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Canizares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buddha manages to avoid it.
Canizares lands with an uppercut that bounces Buddha off the cage and back into range.
Buddha stuns Canizares with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Canizares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buddha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Canizares with a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Canizares 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 Buddha has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Buddha and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Canizares lands a nice shot to the body.
Samson Buddha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Buddha as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Buddha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Canizares's sensitive parts.
Canizares tries a low kick but Buddha avoids it.
Canizares defending well as Buddha loads up on a big left hand.
Canizares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Buddha.
Canizares buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Canizares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buddha misses the shot to the body.
Canizares checks a leg kick.
Canizares moves into range and connects with a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Buddha finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Canizares throws a shot from downtown. Buddha moves away and avoids it.
Canizares throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Buddha misses with a head kick.
Ezequiel Canizares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buddha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canizares.
A big right from Buddha misses.
Buddha tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buddha with a jab.
A nice leg kick from Canizares, right into the meat of the thigh.
Canizares takes a swing at Buddha's ribcage but misses.
Canizares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Buddha lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Buddha misses with a body kick.
Buddha throws a series of punches but Canizares moves out of range.
Canizares has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Canizares there as he acknowledges the shot.
Canizares leaves Buddha with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Canizares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Canizares connects with a crisp jab.
Canizares throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Buddha to counter with a crisp jab.
Canizares fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Canizares blocks the leg kick.
Buddha slips a straight right by Canizares.
Buddha throws the kick towards the body but Canizares avoids it.
Canizares takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Buddha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Canizares.
Canizares avoids the head kick by Buddha.
Canizares fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Buddha.
Buddha throws the left hand but Canizares avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Buddha connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buddha looks to land a right hand but Canizares moved out of range.
Canizares lands with a cross.
Buddha throws a half hearted mid kick.
Buddha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Canizares throws a body shot but no joy.
Buddha appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Canizares tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Buddha misses with a straight right.
A combination from Buddha does no damage.
Buddha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canizares.
Buddha thows a leg kick but Canizares checks it
and Canizares counters with a nice low kick that buckles Buddha's knee momentarily.
Canizares with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Buddha to score with a decent uppercut.
Buddha misses with a left hand
and Canizares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 Samson Buddha will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samson Buddha's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Buddha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buddha misses with a right hand
and Canizares makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Buddha lands with a kick to the temple. Canizares shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Canizares scoring well with a low kick there.
Canizares throws a hook to the side of Buddha's head but Buddha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buddha misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Canizares counters with a nice uppercut.
Canizares connects with a solid leg kick.
Canizares throws a hook to the side of Buddha's head but Buddha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buddha misses with a hook. Canizares ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canizares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buddha.
Buddha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Canizares misses.
Canizares throws a series of punches but Buddha avoids them all with ease.
Buddha misses with a left hand
and Canizares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Buddha as he connects with a hook.
Buddha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Canizares misses with a straight right.
Buddha misses with an uppercut.
Buddha staying out of range there.
Buddha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Buddha throws an overhand right that lands on Canizares's shoulder, as Canizares tries to avoid the shot.
Canizares tries to bum rush Buddha with a series of wild strikes but Buddha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Buddha throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Canizares counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Canizares just misses with a punch to the body.
Buddha keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Buddha misses with a hook.
Buddha misses with a hook
and Canizares counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Buddha thinking. #T2#
Buddha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Buddha misses with a straight left.
Buddha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Canizares as he avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buddha throws out a loose jab but Canizares uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Canizares misses.
Canizares moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Buddha finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Canizares scores with a nice head shot.
Canizares blocks a head kick by Buddha.
Canizares is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Buddha with a body shot.
Buddha thumps Canizares with a low kick.#TD#
Buddha shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU#
Buddha decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Canizares, up you get!
Canizares smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Buddha misses with a hook
and Canizares counters with a nice uppercut.
Canizares on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good standup being displayed there by Buddha as he connects with a hook.
Canizares ducks under a wild hook from Buddha.
Canizares moves out of range as Buddha throws a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Canizares.
Canizares gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Buddha.
Buddha throws a right and a left that both miss.
Buddha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Buddha throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Canizares counters with a straight right hand.
Buddha throws out a powerful jab.
Canizares closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buddha misses with a hook.
Ezequiel Canizares seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Buddha lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Canizares lands a really nice looking cross but Buddha seems unphased.
A bone on bone clash there as Canizares blocks the leg kick.
Canizares throws out a counter right but Buddha avoids it with no problem.
A lazy left from Canizares finds it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Canizares as he connects with a hook.
Canizares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buddha moves away.
Buddha is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Canizares fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Buddha on the side of the head.
A big right from Buddha misses.
Canizares lands with an overhand left.
Buddha takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A nice leg kick from Canizares, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Buddha.
Buddha goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ezequiel Canizares will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Samson Buddha's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Canizares misses with a body shot.
Buddha is looking to counter with head kicks.
Buddha throws a push kick but Canizares slaps the foot to one side.
Buddha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canizares.
Canizares missing with a left hand there. Buddha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Buddha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Canizares staying out of range there.
Buddha misses with an uppercut
and Canizares makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Buddha loads up on a big right hand but Canizares slips the punch.
Canizares looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Canizares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buddha.
Canizares counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canizares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buddha.
Canizares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buddha.
Canizares scores with a hook.
Buddha tries to score with a low kick but Canizares moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Buddha throws a hook but Canizares avoids it easily.
Buddha throws a body punch but Canizares moves out of range.
Canizares just misses with a punch to the body.
Buddha tries a head kick but it misses.
Canizares doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Canizares blocks a jab.
Buddha misses with a hook
and Buddha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Buddha fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Canizares is out of range.
Canizares lands an overhand right.
Buddha is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Canizares takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Canizares changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Buddha throws a body kick that misses.
Buddha ducks under a wild hook from Canizares.#T2#
Buddha shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Buddha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canizares.
Canizares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Canizares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buddha misses with a straight left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buddha swings for the body but Canizares moves out of range.
Buddha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canizares was well out of range. Poor timing from Buddha.
Buddha throws a body shot but no joy.
Buddha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Buddha avoids the body shot from Canizares.
Canizares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buddha.
Canizares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buddha throws a leg kick that is checked
and Canizares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Canizares throws a push kick but Buddha slaps the foot to one side.
Buddha misses with a lunging right hand
and Canizares counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Buddha has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Buddha there as he acknowledges the shot.
Buddha looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Canizares throws a shot to the body.
Buddha misses with a looping left.
Canizares scores with a leg kick.
Canizares takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Buddha misses with a low kick as Canizares jumps back.
Buddha moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Buddha.
Buddha moves out of range of the leg kick from Canizares.
A slow jab from Buddha misses its intended target. #T4#
Buddha tries to land a front kick but Canizares steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It seemed like Canizares was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Buddha throws a looping overhand right but Canizares ducks down to avoid it.
Canizares scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canizares throws out a powerful jab.
Canizares lands a nice hook to Buddha's body. Buddha takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Canizares changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Canizares cracks Buddha with a right hand to the side of the head.
Buddha misses with a body kick.
Canizares swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Canizares scores with a hook to the body. Buddha takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Canizares moves out of range as Buddha strikes.
Buddha closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Canizares checks a low kick from Buddha.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SMASH: Mountain vs Hearn 3
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Canizares misses with a body kick.
Cozad wants to counter with a clinch but Canizares pushes him away.
Canizares has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Canizares is looking to slow Cozad down with leg kicks.
Canizares misses with an attempted mid kick.
Canizares swings for the body but Cozad moves out of range.
Cozad wants to counter the offense by Canizares and move into the clinch position.
Cozad avoids a kick to the body.
A big left from Canizares misses.
Canizares fakes the leg kick and cracks Cozad in the body.
Cozad tries to clinch there but Canizares circles away.
Crunch! Canizares slams his shin into Cozad's torso.
Canizares scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Cozad gets a clinch.
Canizares lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Canizares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Canizares lands with a left to the head.
Cozad prevents a body shot from Canizares. #T1#
Canizares lands a body punch in the clinch.
Canizares tries to throw a body punch but Cozad avoids it by throwing Canizares back against the cage.
Cozad tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Canizares tries to work over Cozad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canizares lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cozad or not.
Canizares lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cozad lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Canizares or not.
Canizares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Canizares lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Cozad.
Canizares lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cozad.
Canizares lands with a right to the head.
Canizares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Cozad.
Cozad cracks Canizares with a nice body shot.
Cozad misses with a punch on the inside.
Canizares lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canizares pressing his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Canizares.
Cozad jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Canizares walks away with a smile on his face. Cozad gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Canizares works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Canizares scores with a jab to the head.
Canizares thumps Cozad with a low kick.
Cozad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canizares.
Canizares cracks a nice hook into Cozad's ribs.
Canizares throws a front kick that sends Cozad stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Cozad drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Canizares is looking to regain half guard here but Cozad keeps moving and retains side control. #T3##SUB2#
Cozad tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Canizares's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cozad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Canizares keeps working. #SUB2#
Cozad is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Canizares knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canizares is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cozad trying to control the action but Canizares is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Canizares tries to improve position but can't.
Canizares keeps Cozad under control for a moment.#SUB2#
Cozad tries for a kimura but Canizares is defending well.
Canizares seems a little lost for a moment, as Cozad dominates the positioning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezequiel Canizares dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Cozad clinches up against the cage.
Canizares lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cozad misses with some punches.
Cozad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Canizares lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Canizares working aggressively here.
Canizares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Canizares tries to throw a body punch but Cozad avoids it by throwing Canizares back against the cage.
Canizares lands with a light punch inside.
Cozad tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Canizares just stands there and leans against the cage.
Canizares lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cozad is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Canizares is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Canizares. #TD2#
Cozad manages to pull guard.
Canizares is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Canizares has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cozad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Canizares is one step ahead there. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Canizares pushing down on Cozad's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Canizares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cozad can do to turn this around?
Canizares performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cozad is looking to improve his position.
Canizares slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Cozad trying to control but Canizares postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ezequiel Canizares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Cozad clinches up with Canizares and pushes him back against the cage.
Ezequiel Canizares has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Canizares scores with a shoulder strike.
Canizares misses with a punch to the body.
Cozad is trying to pull guard but Canizares turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Canizares working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cozad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cozad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canizares's elbow.
Canizares blocks a body shot from Cozad.
Canizares lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Canizares. #T4#
Cozad working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Canizares prevents a body shot from Cozad.
A right hand to the body from Canizares.
Cozad lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Canizares tries to work over Cozad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canizares tries to work over Cozad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canizares scores with a hook to the body.
Cozad is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canizares lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Canizares can't find room to land a body shot as Cozad controls the action.
Cozad misses with some punches.
Cozad tries to work over Canizares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canizares lands a shoulder strike.
Canizares blocks an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Canizares lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cozad.
Canizares struggles to land a body shot inside as Cozad controls his hands.
Cozad jumps guard but Canizares turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ezequiel Canizares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pope Cozad.
Canizares tries to throw a body punch but Cozad avoids it by throwing Canizares back against the cage.
Cozad misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezequiel Canizares 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Canizares connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cozad. Cozad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slapping leg kick lands for Canizares.
Cozad takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Canizares lands with a nice body punch.
Cozad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Canizares as he jumps to the side.
Canizares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cozad dives in for a single leg takedown but Canizares sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Canizares.
Cozad shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Canizares defends it nicely.
Ezequiel Canizares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pope Cozad.#T1#
Canizares digs a good hook to Cozad's body.
Canizares cracks Cozad with an open hand slap.
Canizares lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cozad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Canizares paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Canizares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cozad moves away.
Cozad tries to close the distance and clinch but Canizares swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Canizares.#CL2#
Cozad instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Canizares.
Canizares lands a hook to the side of the head.
Canizares lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Canizares lands a hook that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
Canizares scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cozad lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cozad swings wildly with an uppercut but Canizares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canizares lands a shoulder strike.
Canizares blocking some punches.
Cozad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cozad working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cozad is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Canizares to keep the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cozad.
Canizares lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Canizares pushes Cozad back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Canizares.
Cozad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Canizares tries a body shot but Cozad blocks it.
Cozad jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Canizares walks away with a smile on his face. Cozad gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Decent striking displayed by Canizares there.#T3#
Canizares avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Canizares swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cozad.
Cozad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canizares.
Cozad slips under a jab from Canizares.
A slapping body kick lands there for Canizares.
Canizares clobbers Cozad with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Canizares scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cozad doesn't seem bothered though.
Pope Cozad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Canizares misses with a kick to the body.
Cozad drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Canizares defends it well.
Canizares scores with a nice head shot.
Cozad takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Canizares cracks Cozad with a good jab.
Canizares jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canizares throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4#
Canizares lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cozad will feel that in the morning.
Canizares scores with a nice right hand.
Canizares connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cozad closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Canizares lands an overhand right.
Canizares throws a wild body kick that Cozad sees coming a mile off.
Cozad is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ezequiel Canizares is winning the standup battle so far.
Canizares scores with a jab to the body.
Canizares scoring well with a low kick there.
Canizares with a body punch. A glancing blow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ezequiel Canizares showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Canizares, 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SMASH: Hasselhoff vs Tantor
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
Canizares swings for the body but Carvalho moves out of range.
Carvalho is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Canizares 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.
Canizares works Carvalho's body with a nice hook.
Canizares 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.
Carvalho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Canizares cracks Carvalho with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Carvalho moves out of range of the leg kick from Canizares.
Carvalho moves out of range as Canizares throws a body kick.
Carvalho drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Canizares defends it well.
Canizares is looking to slow Carvalho down with leg kicks.
Carvalho just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Canizares misses.
Carvalho avoids a kick to the body.
Carvalho moves out of range as Canizares strikes.
Canizares takes one to the side of the head.
Canizares lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Canizares lands a nice looking body shot.
Ezequiel Canizares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canizares throws the kick towards the body but Carvalho avoids it.
Carvalho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canizares.
Ezequiel Canizares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carvalho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Carvalho blocks a leg kick.
Canizares misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Carvalho counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Carvalho.
Canizares is wriggling around but Carvalho manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Carvalho perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Canizares is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carvalho tries to pass the half guard into mount. Canizares knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Carvalho thows a huge punch but Canizares dodges it nicely. #T2#
Canizares is not content to let Carvalho control the position.
Canizares is looking to improve his position.
Canizares is doing well to control the position and prevent Carvalho from advancing to side control.
Canizares trying to control from the bottom.
Canizares controlling the position for now.
Canizares knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carvalho on the ground.
Canizares is looking for a sweep. Carvalho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Canizares keeping hold of Carvalho's head, controlling as best he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canizares is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Carvalho winds up and cracks Canizares with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Carvalho passes into side control, despite Canizares's attempt to control the position.
Canizares wants to control but Carvalho postures up.
Canizares on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Canizares tries to get out of the position.
Carvalho creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Canizares sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Canizares wants to control but Carvalho postures up.
The strikes coming from Carvalho are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carvalho working away.
Canizares manages to work his way to half guard, despite Carvalho's best efforts.
Carvalho thows a huge punch but Canizares dodges it nicely.
Canizares is staying active underneath Carvalho, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Carvalho has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Canizares slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Canizares trying to control from the bottom.
Canizares is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Canizares is looking for a sweep. Carvalho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Carvalho wants to pass to mount but Canizares is defending the position.
Canizares tries to roll over but Carvalho keeps him under control.
Canizares is looking to control Carvalho's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Canizares avoid being mounted?
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 Ezequiel Canizares will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Carvalho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carvalho with the counter takedown but Canizares avoids it easily.
Canizares throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Carvalho counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Carvalho thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Canizares's head.
Canizares is trying to maintain the position but Carvalho is very close to passing his half guard.
Carvalho throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Canizares gets full guard.
Caio Carvalho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Canizares pulls Carvalho in close to prevent any damage.
Carvalho won't allow Canizares to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canizares is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Canizares is controlling Carvalho's posture.
Canizares looking for a sweep. Not yet Canizares, not yet. #T1#
Canizares keeping moving, preventing Carvalho from controlling successfully.
Carvalho has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Carvalho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canizares can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Carvalho controls the pace.
Canizares working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carvalho.
Canizares working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carvalho. #SUB2#
Carvalho drops back looking for a leg! Canizares is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Canizares manages to kick Carvalho off! Carvalho jumps back into Canizares's guard.
Canizares has his hands on Carvalho's head, controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Carvalho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Canizares pulls Carvalho in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Canizares throws a shot from downtown. Carvalho moves away and avoids it.
Canizares looks to score with a jab to the body but Carvalho is just out of range.
Carvalho is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Carvalho takes a swing at Canizares's ribcage but misses.
Canizares lands a head shot.#TD2#
Canizares gets caught flat footed, as Carvalho shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Carvalho wants to control from the top but Canizares keeps moving.
Carvalho passes Canizares's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Canizares is trying to get back to full guard.
Carvalho works his way into full mount! #T3#
Canizares holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Carvalho tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Canizares tries to lock up and control but Carvalho gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Carvalho landing strikes from the mount.
Carvalho prevents Canizares from getting the reversal.
Canizares is squirming around, avoiding Carvalho's attempts to control the action.
Carvalho with shots to the head and body - Canizares looks very uncomfortable down there.
Canizares is in all sorts of trouble here.
Carvalho throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Carvalho looking to finish with strikes here!
Carvalho thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #T4#
Carvalho throwing strikes here but Canizares is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Canizares is trying to escape the mount.
Carvalho scoring with strikes but Canizares is staying in there.
Carvalho misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canizares wants to control but Carvalho is having none of it.
Canizares is desperately trying to improve his position but Carvalho has a good base and remains in mount.
Carvalho throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Carvalho lands a big shot there that rocks Canizares but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Carvalho unloads with some shots from mount but Canizares bucks and avoids them well.
Carvalho looking to finish with strikes here!
Carvalho throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Carvalho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Carvalho lands with a good body shot.
Canizares on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Canizares throws a nice inside leg kick.
A low kick from Canizares misses #TD2#
and Carvalho counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Carvalho looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Canizares blocking the ground and pound attempt from Carvalho.
Canizares won't allow Carvalho to pass to mount.
Canizares keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho throws a strike but Canizares avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Carvalho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Canizares throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Canizares not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Carvalho forces his way into half guard.
Carvalho works his way into side control.
Carvalho tries to advance to mount but can't.
Carvalho misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Canizares gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Carvalho throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Canizares because Carvalho loaded up on that one.
Canizares is in all sorts of trouble here.
Carvalho throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The referee warns Canizares that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T2#
Carvalho throwing strikes here but Canizares is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Canizares tries to hold on but Carvalho pushes him away.
Canizares is trying to escape the mount.
Carvalho avoids the attempt from Canizares to control.
Carvalho scoring with strikes but Canizares is staying in there.
Carvalho misses with a head shot.
Canizares blocking the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carvalho throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Carvalho landing strikes from the mount and Canizares is in trouble!
Carvalho scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Carvalho prevents Canizares from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Carvalho throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Canizares has his hands clasped together but Carvalho breaks the hold and Canizares is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Carvalho!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caio Carvalho!
During a confident post fight interview, Caio Carvalho thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ENIGMA 163
Date: Apr 09, 2023

#R1#
Materlak connects with a crisp jab.
Canizares misses with a kick to the body.
Materlak scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Materlak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good leg kick by Canizares.
Canizares explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Canizares is looking to chop away at Materlak's legs.
Materlak misses the jab.
Materlak lands a nice shot to the body.
Canizares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Materlak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Canizares misses.
We've been informed that Materlak 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.
Materlak lands a jab to the nose.
Materlak catches Canizares with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Materlak gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canizares moves out of range of the body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Materlak.
Materlak wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Materlak misses with a looping left.
Canizares goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Materlak staying out of range there.
Canizares has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Materlak thows a left - swing and a miss!
A chopping leg kick lands by Canizares.
Materlak throws a nice looking combination but Canizares bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Materlak throws a hook but Canizares blocks it.
It looked like Canizares wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Materlak misses with an uppercut. Canizares saw that one coming.
Materlak keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Materlak feints a counter leg kick.
Canizares scores with the left hand. Materlak knows he should have avoided that one.
Canizares fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Materlak.
Materlak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Canizares.
Materlak takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Materlak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Canizares manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Canizares throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Canizares lands with a hook. Materlak tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Materlak moves out of range of the body kick from Canizares.
Canizares throws a looping overhand right but Materlak ducks down to avoid it.
Materlak motions for Canizares to come forward. Materlak throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Canizares fires out a quick counter leg kick but Materlak just manages to avoid it.
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!
Canizares looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Materlak was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Canizares lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Materlak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Materlak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Canizares.
A left lands for Canizares.
Materlak throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Canizares steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Materlak. That one must have hurt.
Canizares throws a half hearted mid kick.
Canizares gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Canizares.
Canizares on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Canizares rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Materlak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Canizares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Materlak wants to clinch up but Canizares keeps it at a distance.
Canizares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Materlak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Canizares lands a nice hook to Materlak's body. Materlak takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Materlak throws a jab when Canizares was well out of range.
Michal Materlak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Canizares. #T3#
Canizares throws a jab but it's blocked by Materlak.
Materlak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Canizares moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Materlak.
Materlak scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A solid body kick from Materlak.
Materlak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canizares was well out of range. Poor timing from Materlak.
Materlak misses with a right hand
enabling Canizares to counter with a crisp jab.
Materlak with a hook.
Canizares with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Materlak avoids the head kick by Canizares.
Materlak ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Materlak on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Canizares lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Materlak looks to land a left hand but Canizares moved out of range nicely.
Canizares sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Canizares throws a lazy right hand but Materlak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Materlak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canizares. #T4#
Canizares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Canizares lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Canizares avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Canizares half committed to a counter leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Materlak.
Canizares's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Materlak connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Canizares scrambles back to his feet.
Canizares ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Materlak moves out of range of the strikes.
Materlak wants to counter the offense by Canizares and move into the clinch position.
Materlak tests Canizares's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Materlak takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good leg kick by Canizares.
Canizares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Materlak.
Materlak avoids the body shot from Canizares.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Canizares clinches up with Materlak and pushes him back against the cage.
Materlak blocks a body shot from Canizares.
Materlak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Canizares.
Materlak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Canizares.
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 Ezequiel Canizares will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Canizares fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Materlak.
Materlak avoids the body shot from Canizares.
Materlak scores with a leg kick.
Canizares misses with a body kick.
Canizares throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Materlak counter with a right hand.
Materlak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Canizares moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Canizares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Materlak.
Canizares tried to counter with a leg kick but Materlak avoided it.
Materlak slips a jab from Canizares.
A countering left hand to the body from Materlak misses.
Canizares doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Materlak ducks under a wild hook from Canizares.
Materlak misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Canizares misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materlak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Materlak looks to score with a jab to the body but Canizares is just out of range.
Canizares is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Canizares lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Canizares staying out of range there.
Canizares scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Materlak connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Materlak throws a jab when Canizares was well out of range.
Materlak thuds a left hand into Canizares's body.
Materlak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Canizares misses the target.
Canizares swings for the body but Materlak moves out of range.
Canizares goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Materlak lands with a nice body punch.
Materlak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Materlak closes the distance and clinches.
Materlak works on Canizares's body with a couple of short punches.#TD2#
Materlak jumps guard and drags Canizares to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Materlak wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Canizares not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Canizares pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Materlak is keeping the position for now.
Canizares wants to control from the top but Materlak keeps moving.
Canizares's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Canizares wants to pass the guard but Materlak is keeping the position.
Canizares is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Canizares throws a body shot but no joy.
Materlak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canizares.
Materlak throws a leg kick which misses Canizares's front leg but catches the back leg as Canizares tries to avoid it.
Michal Materlak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Canizares takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Materlak avoids the head kick by Canizares.
Materlak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Canizares throws a body kick that misses.
Canizares throws a body kick that misses.
Materlak cracks a nice hook into Canizares's ribs.
Canizares throws a big shot that misses.
Canizares blocks a leg kick.
A low kick from Materlak misses
and Canizares counters with a nice uppercut.
Canizares misses with an uppercut. Materlak saw that one coming.
Canizares throws a body punch but Materlak moves out of range.
Materlak throws a quick inside leg kick.
Canizares connects with a body shot that sends Materlak's belly button to the back.
Canizares takes one on the button.
Materlak tries to clinch up.
Canizares is looking to land body kicks.
Canizares throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Materlak counter with a right hand.
Canizares tries to land a body kick
and Materlak counters with a nice body kick. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canizares swings for the body but Materlak moves out of range.
Canizares throws a front kick aimed at Materlak's knee but Materlak avoids it well.
Materlak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Canizares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Materlak was well out of range. Poor timing from Canizares.
Materlak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Canizares.
Canizares pushes Materlak away with a front kick.
Materlak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Canizares was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Materlak.
Canizares throws a head kick but Materlak moves out of range.
Canizares throws out a loose jab but Materlak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good exchange - Canizares coming out on top.
Materlak darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Materlak lands with a straight right. Canizares didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Canizares gets tackled into the cage by Materlak. Materlak maintains the clinch.
Materlak's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A short uppercut from Materlak.
Materlak scores with a hook to the body.
Materlak working aggressively here.
Materlak misses with the head strike.
Canizares lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Materlak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Canizares's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Canizares drops his hands momentarily and Materlak takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Materlak looks to land a right hand but Canizares moved out of range.
Canizares tries to land a front kick but Materlak steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Materlak throws a shot from downtown. Canizares moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Canizares misses.
Materlak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Canizares looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Materlak misses the shot to the body.
Canizares lunges at Materlak with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Materlak's hand.
Materlak scores with a body shot.
Canizares throws a front kick that sends Materlak stumbling back into the cage.
Materlak throws a predictable looking body shot
and Canizares counters with a nice low kick that buckles Materlak's knee momentarily.
Materlak moves out of range as Canizares strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Canizares 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 Materlak has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Materlak and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Materlak ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Canizares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Materlak.
A punch lands to the side of Canizares 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Materlak ducks under a wild hook from Canizares.#T1#
Canizares tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Materlak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Canizares tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Canizares with a jab.
Canizares wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Canizares thuds his shin into the meat of Materlak's side.
Canizares is looking to clinch but Materlak is avoiding it.
Materlak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Canizares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Materlak delivers a nice body kick.
Materlak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canizares manages to avoid it.
Canizares swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Canizares takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Canizares lands with a nice body punch.
Materlak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A swing and a miss from Canizares.
Materlak attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Canizares throwing a counter right hand but Materlak manages to avoid it.
Canizares misses with a leg kick
and Materlak counters with a body kick that stops Canizares in his tracks momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canizares gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Materlak.#T2#
Canizares moves away from the strike by Materlak.
Canizares will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Materlak throws an off balance right hand
and Canizares counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Canizares misses.
Materlak has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Canizares.
Nice body kick from Canizares.
Materlak is looking to clinch.
Canizares cracks Materlak with a right hand to the side of the head.
Materlak misses with a hook
and Canizares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Canizares throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Materlak counter with a right hand.
Materlak punishes Canizares's body with a nice straight punch.
Canizares swings for the body but Materlak moves out of range.
A big left from Canizares misses.
Canizares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Materlak.
Canizares connects with a jab.
Materlak tries to clinch but Canizares is having none of it.
Materlak stuns Canizares with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Materlak connects with a body shot that sends Canizares's belly button to the back.
Materlak throws a hook but Canizares blocks it.
Canizares uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Materlak has time to react.
Canizares chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Materlak can pounce on him.
Canizares throws a looping overhand right but Materlak ducks down to avoid it.
Materlak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Canizares moves away.
Canizares looks to throw the jab but Materlak is out of range.
Canizares misses with an uppercut. Materlak saw that one coming.
Materlak swings for the body but Canizares moves out of range.
Materlak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Canizares.
Canizares takes one to the chin there.
Materlak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Canizares.
Canizares looks to land a right hand but Materlak moved out of range.
Materlak feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Canizaress jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Canizares misses with an attempted mid kick.
Materlak thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Canizares if he has to take too many more of those.
Materlak throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Canizares stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canizares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Canizares looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL2#
Materlak drives through and clinches with Canizares against the cage.
Materlak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Canizares scores with a shoulder strike.
Canizares struggles to land a body shot inside as Materlak controls his hands.
Canizares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Materlak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Canizaress head.
Materlak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Canizares.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Materlak.
Materlak misses with a punch to the body.
Canizares blocks a body shot from Materlak.
Materlak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Canizares tries a body shot but Materlak blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canizares tries a body shot but Materlak blocks it.
Canizares swings wildly with an uppercut but Materlak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canizares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Canizares as the two fighters clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michal Materlak.
Well Materlak 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: ENIGMA 158
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Monkey checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Canizares looks to land a right hand but Monkey moved out of range.
Monkey throws a leg kick that is checked
and Canizares counters with a nice leg kick.
Canizares takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Monkey misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Canizares was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Monkey misses with a straight right.
Canizares looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Canizares throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Monkey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Monkey cracks Canizares with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Monkey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Canizares's sensitive parts.
Canizares lands a body shot.
Canizares gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Monkey.
Monkey scores with a decent looking hook.
Canizares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monkey.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canizares connects with a good right hand that stumbles Monkey. Monkey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Canizares scores with a hook to the body. Monkey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Monkey looks to throw the jab but Canizares is out of range.
Monkey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Canizares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monkey.#T1#
Monkey throws a shot from downtown. Canizares moves away and avoids it.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Canizares takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Monkey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Canizares.
Canizares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Canizares is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Canizares misses with a low kick.
Monkey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Monkey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Canizares.
Monkey connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Monkey misses its intended target.
Monkey lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Monkey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Canizares has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Monkey connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Canizares's hands.
Monkey misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monkey gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Canizares counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Monkey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Canizares scores with the left hand. Monkey knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Canizares on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Canizares slips a jab from Monkey.
Monkey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Canizares.
Canizares slips a straight right by Monkey.
Monkey walks into a stiff left hand from Canizares.
Canizares sizes up Monkey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big left from Monkey misses.
Canizares fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Monkey checks it well.
Monkey misses with a body shot.
Canizares throws a poor cross that misses
letting Monkey counter with a right hand.
Monkey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Monkey lands with a right hand.
Monkey is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Canizares swings for the body but Monkey moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Canizares blocks the low kick.
Monkey blocks a jab.
Canizares on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Monkey ducks under a wild hook from Canizares.
Canizares fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Monkey.#T3#
Canizares throws a hook but Monkey avoids it easily.
Monkey misses with a lunging right hand
and Canizares counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Monkey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Canizares comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Monkey scores with the left hand. Canizares knows he should have avoided that one.
Monkey moves out of range of the body kick from Canizares.
Monkey looks to throw the jab but Canizares is out of range.
Monkey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Canizares.
Monkey throws a body kick that misses.
Canizares connects with a jab.
Canizares slips under a jab.
Canizares throws out a counter right but Monkey avoids it with no problem.
Monkey lands a jab to Canizares's midsection.
Canizares connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Monkey connects with a leg kick.
Monkey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Canizares's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monkey moves out of range as Canizares throws a body kick. #T4#
Canizares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monkey.
Canizares throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Monkey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monkey misses with a kick to the body.
Canizares was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Canizares swings widly with a right hand
enabling Monkey to counter with a crisp jab.
Canizares misses with a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Canizares checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Monkey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Monkey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Canizares can pounce on him.
Monkey slips under a jab from Canizares.
Monkey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Canizares throws out the jab.
Canizares takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Canizares moves out of range as Monkey throws a body kick.
Monkey throws a solid leg kick but Canizares takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Monkey.
Canizares looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canizares slips under a jab from Monkey.
Monkey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Monkey slips under a jab from Canizares.
An attempted straight right counter from Monkey misses the target.
Monkey loads up on a big right hand but Canizares slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Spider Monkey 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#
Canizares misses with a looping left.
Canizares throws a hook but Monkey avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Monkey coming out on top.
Canizares takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big left from Canizares misses.
Canizares throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monkey loads up on a big right hand but Canizares slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Monkey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A clash of legs there as Canizares blocks the low kick.
Monkey misses with a low kick as Canizares jumps back.
Monkey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Canizares connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Canizares lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monkey. Canizares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Canizares looks to land a left hand but Monkey moved out of range nicely.
Canizares pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Canizares takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Monkey scoring well with a low kick there.
Monkey motions for Canizares to come forward. Monkey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Canizares throws the left hand but Monkey avoids the punch easily.
Monkey looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Canizares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monkey manages to avoid it.
Monkey sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Canizares thows a left - swing and a miss!
Canizares looks for the body kick but Monkey saw that one coming.
Monkey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Canizares on the side of the head.
Monkey throws out a loose jab but Canizares uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Canizares blocks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Canizares on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Monkey tests Canizares's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice jab there from Monkey.
A big left from Canizares misses.
Monkey looks to score with a jab to the body but Canizares is just out of range.#T2#
Monkey throws a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Canizares.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monkey tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Canizares throws a leg kick but Monkey sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Monkey half committed to a counter leg kick.
Monkey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Canizares on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Monkey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monkey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Canizares misses with a left hand
and Canizares takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monkey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Canizares throws a lazy body kick
and Monkey counters with a nice body kick.
Monkey throws a big shot that misses.
Canizares has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Donk. Monkey catches Canizares right on the button with a cross.
Canizares throws a front kick aimed at Monkey's knee but Monkey avoids it well.
Nice body kick from Canizares.
Monkey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Canizares can do to turn this around?
Monkey moves out of range as Canizares strikes.
Monkey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Canizares moves out of range as Monkey throws a body kick.
Spider Monkey is winning the standup battle so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Canizares checks a leg kick. #T3#
Monkey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Monkey takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Monkey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Canizares.
Canizares misses with a looping right.
Canizares lands the left hand.
Canizares throws the kick towards the body but Monkey avoids it.
Monkey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Monkey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Canizares.
A jab from Monkey misses.
Canizares throws a hook but Monkey avoids it easily.
Canizares misses the jab.
Canizares scoring well with a low kick there.
Canizares walks into a stiff left hand from Monkey.
Canizares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Canizares swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Monkey misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Monkey. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canizares buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Canizares throws a sloppy head kick and Monkey moves out of range easily.
Canizares scoring well with a low kick there.
Monkey throws a body shot but no joy.
Canizares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monkey.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Canizares misses with an uppercut. Monkey saw that one coming.
Monkey moves away from the strike by Canizares.
Monkey takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Monkey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Canizares has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Canizares throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monkey misses with a body kick.
Canizares 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.
A nice leg kick from Canizares, right into the meat of the thigh.
Monkey checks a leg kick.
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 Spider Monkey will probably get the nod.
That's time! Monkey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Monkey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Canizares throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Canizares looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Canizares's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Monkey misses the jab.
Monkey tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Canizares is able to avoid easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Monkey checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Canizares misses with an uppercut. Monkey saw that one coming.
Canizares takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Canizares misses with a kick to the body
and Monkey counters with a thumping low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Canizares misses the target.
Monkey misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canizares throws a body punch but Monkey moves out of range.
Canizares throws a nice inside leg kick.
Canizares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Monkey backing away here, and Canizares unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Good leg kick by Monkey.
Canizares swings for the body but Monkey moves out of range.
Monkey misses with a looping right.#T1#
Canizares steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Monkey. That one must have hurt.
Nice straight punches there by Monkey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Monkey.
A big right from Canizares misses.
Canizares misses with an uppercut.
Canizares misses with a shot to the body
and Monkey counters with a body kick that stops Canizares in his tracks momentarily.
Monkey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Canizares checks a leg kick.
Monkey lands a head kick. Canizares smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Monkey takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Canizares throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Canizares keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Monkey stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Canizares.
Canizares works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Canizares throws a jab when Monkey was well out of range.
Canizares misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick from Canizares, right into the meat of the thigh.
Canizares takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Canizares looks to score with a jab to the body but Monkey is just out of range.
Ezequiel Canizares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Canizares takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Monkey misses with a straight right.
Canizares thuds a left hand into Monkey's body.
Canizares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Canizares misses with a straight left.
Monkey is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Canizares misses.
Monkey misses the shot to the body.
Monkey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Canizares.
Monkey swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Canizares counters with a stiff right hand.
Monkey misses with a low kick as Canizares jumps back.
Canizares fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Monkey is out of range.
Monkey thinks about countering with a body kick.
Canizares misses with a body kick.
Monkey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Canizares. #T3#
Canizares lands with a nice body punch.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Monkey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Canizares missing with a left hand there. Monkey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monkey tries to work over Canizares's front leg with a kick but Canizares checks it.
Monkey is looking to score with low kicks.
A solid body kick from Canizares.
Monkey jabs Canizares to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Monkey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Canizares momentarily.
A good leg kick by Monkey.
A lazy left from Monkey finds it's target.
Canizares tries to land a front kick but Monkey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Canizares takes one on the button.#T4#
Canizares throws a leg kick that is checked
and Monkey counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canizares misses with a low kick.
Canizares misses with a kick to the body.
Canizares takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Monkey throws a wild body kick that Canizares sees coming a mile off.
Canizares lands a right hook to the body.
Canizares misses with a low kick.
Canizares comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Monkey with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Canizares has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Monkey.
Monkey slips under a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Monkey.
Monkey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Canizares.
Canizares takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Canizares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monkey moves away.
Spider Monkey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Monkey lands a slapping body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Spider Monkey.
Well Monkey 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: ENIGMA 151
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1#
Canizares cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick lands from Canizares.
Smith slips a jab from Canizares.
Smith was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Canizares lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Canizares has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Canizares looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Canizares tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
Canizares looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Canizares connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Smith moves forwards but Canizares connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Canizares throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Canizares tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Canizares tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Canizares backwards.
Canizares can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Canizares digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank. #T1#
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Canizares misses with a hook to the ribs.
Canizares blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Canizares lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Canizares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Canizares misses with a punch to the body.
Canizares lands with a right to the head.
Canizares lands with a light punch inside.
Canizares blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Canizares doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Smith pulls guard effortlessly.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Canizares from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Canizares can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Canizares trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Canizares passes into side control.
Smith is not content to let Canizares control the position. #T2#
Canizares is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Smith will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
Smith sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Smith is pressing down on Canizares's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Canizares gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canizares's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Canizares stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Canizares has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Smith is looking for a triangle but Canizares pushes his legs off easily. #T3##SUB2#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Canizares defends well.#SUB2#
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Canizares can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Canizares showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Canizares wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Canizares pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Canizares trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Canizares sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Canizares content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Smith looking for subs off his back but Canizares has passed one foot through into half guard.
Well, if Canizares is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Smith trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezequiel Canizares 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#
Canizares misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Canizares controls the action.
Canizares looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2#
Smith decides to pull guard.
Smith is trying to keep Canizares in close. #SUB2#
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Canizares doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Canizares manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith keeping full guard, as Canizares tries to pass. #SUB2#
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Canizares is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Canizares from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Canizares is aware though and is defending well.
Smith is pulling down on Canizares's head to control his posture.
Canizares in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Canizares knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.#T1#
Canizares trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a triangle but Canizares pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Canizares avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Canizares doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Canizares manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Smith working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Canizares has passed into half guard!
Canizares performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Agent Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.#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.#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Canizares sits in half guard.
Canizares sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Canizares wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Canizares is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Smith actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Canizares pulls his head out easily.
Canizares seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith trying to control here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Canizares controlling the action here.
Canizares trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Canizares lands a head shot.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Canizares misses with an uppercut.
Canizares throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
Canizares pushes Smith away with a front kick.
Canizares throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith throws the left hand but Canizares avoids the punch easily.
Smith misses with the combination.
Canizares thuds his shin into the meat of Smith's side.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Canizares.
Canizares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Canizares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Canizares looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Canizares digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
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 Ezequiel Canizares will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Canizares.
Canizares connects with a looping right hand.
Ezequiel Canizares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Canizares crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Smith - the referee stops the clock and Canizares gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Smith. Canizares manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Smith tries to move into range but Canizares moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith throws a series of punches but Canizares moves out of range.
Smith moves out of range as Canizares throws a body kick.
Canizares throws a nice outside leg kick.
Canizares lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canizares avoids a punch combination nicely.
A cross from Canizares lands.
Canizares dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!#T1#
Canizares lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Canizares counters with a good, hard body kick but Smith shrugs it off.
Nice uppercut lands for Canizares. That snapped Smith's head back.
Canizares lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Canizares.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Canizares paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith walks forward, straight into a front kick from Canizares.
Canizares scores with a nice strike.
Canizares lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
A solid leg kick lands there for Canizares.
Smith takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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!
Smith walks into a left hand.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Canizares ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
A low kick lands for Canizares.
A nice leg kick lands there from Canizares.
Agent Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith lands with a right hand.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good leg kick by Canizares.
Canizares cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Canizares fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Canizares paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Canizares throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Canizares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Canizares.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Canizares throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Canizares works the jab nicely.#T3#
Canizares just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Canizares.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Canizares.
Canizares quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Canizares lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Canizares scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Canizares scores with a nice right hand.
Canizares takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Canizares lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith wants to clinch.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Canizares. #T4#
Canizares connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Canizares darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canizares slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Canizares scores with a head kick.
Canizares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Ezequiel Canizares is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A telegraphed right hand from Canizares misses the target.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Canizares bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Canizares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
A little feinted left hand from Canizares on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Canizares defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Ezequiel Canizares is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Canizares.
Canizares connects with an inside leg kick.
Canizares smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canizares lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ezequiel Canizares showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Canizares, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezequiel Canizares!
During a confident post fight interview, Ezequiel Canizares thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Agent Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn'.

Event: ENIGMA 140
Date: Dec 11, 2022

#R1#
Xanthopoulos misses with an uppercut. Canizares saw that one coming.
Canizares defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Xanthopoulos.
Canizares's jab looks to have found its range, popping Xanthopoulos under the eye.
Xanthopoulos throws a poor cross that misses
and Canizares counters with a thumping low kick.
Xanthopoulos misses with a left hand
and Canizares counters with a thumping low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos shoots in for a takedown but Canizares shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ezequiel Canizares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos.
Canizares ducks under a wild hook from Xanthopoulos.
And Canizares counters with a quick kick to the body but Xanthopoulos blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canizares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xanthopoulos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xanthopoulos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Canizares counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Canizares cracks Xanthopoulos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#It looks like Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Canizares.
Xanthopoulos fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Xanthopoulos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Canizares pinned against the cage. Canizares gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice body punch from Canizares.
Nice body punch from Canizares.
Xanthopoulos moves out of range as Canizares strikes.
A swing and a miss from Xanthopoulos.
Ezequiel Canizares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Canizares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xanthopoulos.
Canizares throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xanthopoulos throws out a counter right but Canizares avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Xanthopoulos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Canizares's head backwards.
Xanthopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Canizares.
Xanthopoulos shoots in for a takedown but Canizares shows good takedown defense.
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canizares stuffs the takedown.
Xanthopoulos throws an off balance right hand
and Canizares counters with a leg kick.
Xanthopoulos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xanthopoulos misses with a hook
and Canizares counters with a right hand to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Canizares. That's going to slow Xanthopoulos down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xanthopoulos throws a right hand that misses
and Canizares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Canizares lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Xanthopoulos shoots in but no luck this time.
A shot to the liver by Canizares. Beautiful body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Canizares.#T3#
Canizares throws out a powerful jab.
Xanthopoulos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been told by Canizares's head coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Xanthopoulos throws a jab but it's blocked by Canizares.
It looked like Canizares wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Xanthopoulos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Canizares connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xanthopoulos catches Canizares with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Canizares lands a nice shot to the body.
Canizares lands a right hook to the body.
Xanthopoulos misses with a hook
and Canizares counters with a leg kick.
Canizares jabs Xanthopoulos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Xanthopoulos looks winded!
Nice shot lands for Canizares.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xanthopoulos misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Canizares to counter with a crisp jab.
Canizares is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Xanthopoulos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#That has opened up Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos's cut even more.#T4#
Xanthopoulos misses with a hook.
Xanthopoulos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Canizares lands a lovely overhand right.
Xanthopoulos 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xanthopoulos. Canizares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Canizares tried to counter with a leg kick but Xanthopoulos avoided it.
Canizares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xanthopoulos throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Canizares counter with a right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Canizares.
A swing and a miss from Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos misses with a hook. Canizares ducked under it nicely.
Canizares stuffs the takedown attempt from Xanthopoulos. Xanthopoulos gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezequiel Canizares dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Xanthopoulos misses with a lunging right hand
and Canizares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xanthopoulos 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.
Xanthopoulos misses with a right hand
and Canizares makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Canizares leaves Xanthopoulos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Canizares appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Xanthopoulos throws a big shot that misses.
Xanthopoulos misses with a combination
letting Canizares counter with a right hand.
Xanthopoulos clobbers Canizares with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Canizares staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canizares lands a nice looking body shot.
Xanthopoulos misses with a hook
and Canizares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xanthopoulos throws a combination that misses
and Canizares counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#The cut above Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Xanthopoulos thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Xanthopoulos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #ROC#Xanthopoulos is rocked!
Canizares jabs Xanthopoulos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Xanthopoulos is still on wobbly legs! Can Canizares finish him?
Xanthopoulos is breathing heavily.
Xanthopoulos with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Canizares counters with a crisp right hand that drops Xanthopoulos! Canizares lets Xanthopoulos back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Xanthopoulos misses with an uppercut
and Canizares rattles Xanthopoulos with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Xanthopoulos tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Canizares dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Xanthopoulos stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ezequiel Canizares!
A victorious Ezequiel Canizares thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ENIGMA 133
Date: Oct 30, 2022

#R1#
Ginger blocks the body kick.
Ginger thinks about the counter body kick.
Ginger 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.
Ginger connects with a body shot that sends Canizares's belly button to the back.
Canizares lands a jab to the head.
Ginger scores with a jab. Canizares acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A swing and a miss from Ginger.
Ginger is looking to slow Canizares down with leg kicks.
Ginger missing with a left hand there. Canizares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ginger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Canizares misses with a body shot.
Canizares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ginger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canizares takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Canizares scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Canizares 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ginger looks to throw the jab but Canizares is out of range.
Canizares looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
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!
Ginger misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Ginger. #T1#
Ginger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Canizares jabs Ginger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've been told by Canizares's head coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Canizares moves out of range as Ginger strikes.
Ginger throws a wild body kick that Canizares sees coming a mile off.
Ginger misses with a straight left.
Canizares fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ginger checks it well.
Ginger throws a lazy uppercut
and Canizares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ginger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Canizares. That did some damage!
Canizares is looking to slow Ginger down with leg kicks.
Ginger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canizares was well out of range. Poor timing from Ginger.
Ginger tries to score with a low kick but Canizares moves his leg out of the way.
Canizares appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Canizares avoids the body shot from Ginger.
Ginger tests Canizares's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Canizares walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ginger checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Canizares missing with a left hand there. Ginger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Canizares is looking to land body kicks.
A little jabbing left from Ginger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Canizares throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ginger throws a right hand that misses
letting Canizares counter with a right hand.
Canizares closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ginger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Canizares blocks a jab.
Ginger missing with a left hand there. Canizares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Canizares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ginger.
Ginger moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Canizares misses.
Ginger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Canizares moves into range and connects with a jab.
Canizares keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It appears Canizares was looking to counter with a kick there.#CL2#
Ginger clinches up with Canizares and pushes him back against the cage.
Canizares prevents a body shot from Ginger.
Canizares misses with a hook to the ribs.
Canizares tries to throw a body punch but Ginger avoids it by throwing Canizares back against the cage.
Ginger blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Canizares.
Canizares lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ginger backwards.
Ginger tries to break the clinch but Canizares is controlling the position.
Canizares takes a shot to the head.
Ginger swings wildly with an uppercut but Canizares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Canizares - that landed with a thud.
Canizares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Canizares's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ginger blocks an uppercut.
Ginger pushes Canizares back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Canizares lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Canizares.
A left hand lands to the body for Ginger.
Ginger keeps control of Canizares as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ginger'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.
Canizares misses with a punch on the inside.
Canizares tries to throw a body punch but Ginger avoids it by throwing Canizares back against the cage. #BC2#
Ginger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Ginger misses with a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ginger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canizares.
Canizares throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ginger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ginger tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Canizares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Canizares on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ginger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Canizares under the eye.
Haitian Ginger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canizares ducks under a wild hook from Ginger.
Canizares misses with a body shot.
Canizares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ginger manages to avoid it.
Ginger with the inside leg kick.
Canizares is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ginger throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Canizares wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Haitian Ginger dominated that round.
That's time! Canizares's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Ginger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice defenses there by Canizares.
Ginger lands a leg kick that knocks Canizares off balance momentarily.
Canizares just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Ginger finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ginger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Canizares throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ginger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ginger slips a jab from Canizares.
Canizares blocks a jab.
Canizares lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Canizares is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ginger misses with a low kick.
Canizares was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Canizares throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ginger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Canizares cracks a nice hook into Ginger's ribs.
Ginger scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canizares throws a hook to the side of Ginger's head but Ginger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Canizares loads up on a big right hand but Ginger slips the punch.
Canizares looks to throw the jab but Ginger is out of range.
Ginger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Canizares with a body shot.
Canizares attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Canizares staying out of range there.
Ginger tries to score with a low kick but Canizares moves his leg out of the way.
Canizares appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Canizares on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ginger. Ginger obviously looking to wear him down.
Ginger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ginger connects with a single shot there.
Canizares misses with a low kick.
Canizares looks to land a left hand but Ginger moved out of range nicely.
Canizares moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Canizares misses the target.
Canizares attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Canizares moves out of range of the body kick from Ginger.
A little feinted left hand from Canizares on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Canizares misses with a wild body shot.
Ginger moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Ginger takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Canizares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ginger slips a straight right by Canizares.
Canizares misses with a body kick.
Ginger doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ginger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Canizares doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ginger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ginger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Ginger clinches.
Ginger tries to work over Canizares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ginger blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ginger.
Ginger is working Canizares over against the cage.
Canizares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ginger struggles to land a body shot inside as Canizares controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Canizares fails to land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Canizares trying to stall but Ginger improves his position.
Ginger blocks a body shot from Canizares.
Canizares tries a body shot but Ginger blocks it. #T3#
Canizares working aggressively here.
Ginger lands with a left to the head.
Ginger prevents a body shot from Canizares.
Ginger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Canizares backwards.
Canizares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Canizares. #BC#
Canizares breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ginger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Canizares tests Ginger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ginger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Canizares.
Ginger throws a poor cross that misses
and Canizares counters with a straight right hand.
Canizares avoids the head kick by Ginger.
Ginger throws a solid leg kick but Canizares takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ginger.
Ginger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ginger moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
Ginger misses with a right hand
and Canizares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ginger just misses with a punch to the body.
Canizares throws the left hand but Ginger avoids the punch easily.
Ginger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canizares was well out of range. Poor timing from Ginger.
Canizares swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ginger.
Ginger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Canizares.
Canizares throws a leg kick but Ginger moved away.
Ginger has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Canizares.
Ginger cracks a nice hook into Canizares's ribs.
Ginger misses with a kick to the body
and Canizares counters with a body kick that stops Ginger in his tracks momentarily.
Canizares throws a low kick but Ginger moves out of range easily.
Ginger walks into a left hand.
Canizares throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ginger 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.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ezequiel Canizares 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Ginger throws a leg kick
and Ginger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ginger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Haitian Ginger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ginger lands with an uppercut that bounces Canizares off the cage and back into range.
Canizares lands a leg kick that knocks Ginger off balance momentarily.
Ginger is looking to slow Canizares down with leg kicks.
Ginger checks a leg kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Canizares misses the target.
Canizares throws a wild body kick that Ginger sees coming a mile off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ginger.
Ginger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Canizares under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ginger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Canizares takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ginger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Canizares drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ginger. Canizares does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Ginger misses with a body shot.
Ginger misses with an uppercut.
Ginger throws a jab but it's blocked by Canizares.
Ginger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Canizares is able to avoid easily.
Ginger misses with a right hand
and Canizares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Canizares ducks right into an uppercut from Ginger.
Nice uppercut there from Canizares.
Ginger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Canizares swings for the body but Ginger moves out of range.
Canizares lands a head shot.
Canizares misses with an uppercut.
Ginger throws a right hand that misses
and Canizares counters with a stiff right hand.
Canizares dips to his left and cracks Ginger with an uppercut!
Ginger scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Ginger rushes Canizares and presses him up against the cage.
Canizares misses with the head strike.
Canizares lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ginger backwards.
Canizares struggles to land a body shot inside as Ginger controls his hands.
Canizares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Canizares working aggressively here.
Canizares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ginger's elbow.
Nice body punch from Canizares - that landed with a thud.
Ginger tries to throw a body punch but Canizares avoids it by throwing Ginger back against the cage.
Canizares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ginger lands an uppercut.
Ginger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ginger struggles to land a body shot inside as Canizares controls his hands.
Canizares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Canizares tries to circle away but Ginger has him pinned against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Canizares scores with a nice short uppercut.
Canizares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Canizares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Canizares working aggressively here.
Canizares misses with some punches. #T3#
Canizares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Canizares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ginger's elbow.
Ginger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Canizares is trying to stall.
A short body shot lands from Ginger as the two fighters clinch.
Canizares lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Canizares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ginger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ginger works on Canizares's body with a couple of short punches.
Ginger pushes Canizares back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ginger misses with the head strike.
Ginger lands with a light punch inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ginger.#BC2#
Ginger breaks from the clinch.
Ginger throws a hook but Canizares avoids it easily.
Ginger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Canizares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Canizares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ginger.
Ginger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It appears Canizares was looking to counter with a kick there.
Canizares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ginger manages to avoid it.
Ginger lands a really nice looking cross but Canizares seems unphased.
Ginger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canizares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ginger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ginger misses with a leg kick
and Canizares counters with a nice body shot.
Ginger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Canizares.
Ginger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like Canizares was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ginger.
Ginger misses with a body kick.
Canizares misses with a wild body shot.
Ginger lands with a hook. Canizares tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ginger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ginger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canizares manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Haitian Ginger.
Well Ginger 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: ENIGMA 127
Date: Sep 18, 2022

#R1#
Canizares slips a jab from Colamarino.
Colamarino missing with a left hand there. Canizares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Colamarino loads up on a big right hand but Canizares slips the punch.
Canizares misses with a right hand
and Colamarino counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Colamarino missing with a left hand there. Canizares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Canizares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Colamarino.
Canizares throws a lazy right hand but Colamarino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Colamarino with a jab.
Canizares moves forwards but Colamarino connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kentrail Colamarino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Colamarino takes a swing at Canizares's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colamarino lands a body shot.
Colamarino takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Colamarino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Canizares.
Canizares takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Canizares walks into a stiff left hand from Colamarino.
Colamarino lands a nice shot that snaps Canizares's head back.
Canizares slips under a jab.
Colamarino bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Canizares's head.
Canizares swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Colamarino.
Colamarino comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Colamarino. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Colamarino.
Colamarino missing with a left hand there. Canizares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Canizares appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Canizares.
Canizares takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Colamarino misses with a left hand
and Colamarino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colamarino throws a right hand that misses
enabling Canizares to counter with a crisp jab.
Colamarino listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Colamarino throws a poor cross that misses
and Colamarino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Colamarino throws a jab when Canizares was well out of range.
Colamarino is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Canizares avoids the body shot from Colamarino.
Colamarino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canizares.
Canizares steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Colamarino.
Canizares misses with an uppercut
and Canizares takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Canizares misses its intended target.
Colamarino throws a lazy uppercut
and Canizares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Canizares defending well as Colamarino loads up on a big left hand.
And Canizares responds with a good body kick, but Colamarino manages to step out the way in time.
Canizares moves out of range as Colamarino strikes.
Canizares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Colamarino.
Canizares throws a fast counter high kick but Colamarino manages to duck under it in time.
Colamarino 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.
Colamarino seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Canizares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Colamarino.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Colamarino, as that shot connected.
Canizares throws a low kick but Colamarino avoids it.#T3#
Jab by Colamarino.
Canizares moves out of range of the strikes.
Canizares misses with a hook.
Colamarino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Colamarino's corner calls for a 1-2. Colamarino obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Colamarino misses with a right hand
and Canizares counters with a nice body kick.
Colamarino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canizares.
Colamarino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Canizares moves away.
Colamarino backing away here, and Canizares unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Colamarino lands a body shot.
Canizares misses with a body punch
enabling Colamarino to counter with a crisp jab.
Canizares avoids the body shot from Colamarino.
A big right from Colamarino misses.
Canizares looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Colamarino throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Canizares scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big right from Colamarino misses.
Colamarino is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colamarino misses with an uppercut.
Canizares scores with a nice strike.
Colamarino moves out of range as Canizares strikes.
Colamarino loads up on a big right hand but Canizares slips the punch.
Canizares moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Canizares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Colamarino.
Colamarino works Canizares's body with a nice hook.
Colamarino misses with a straight left.
Canizares thinks about the counter body kick.
Colamarino connects with a body shot that sends Canizares's belly button to the back.
Colamarino scores with a crisp jab that stopped Canizares in his tracks.
Canizares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Colamarino.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kentrail Colamarino dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Colamarino misses the shot to the body.
Colamarino scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Colamarino misses with a straight left.
Canizares let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Colamarino scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Colamarino bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Colamarino throws a lazy right hand but Canizares sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Colamarino just misses with a punch to the body.
Colamarino misses with a hook to the body
and Canizares counters with a slapping leg kick.
Canizares slips under a jab from Colamarino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Colamarino misses
letting Canizares counter with a right hand.
Canizares moves out of range as Colamarino strikes.
Canizares throws a leg kick but Colamarino moved away.
Colamarino misses with a wild body shot.
Canizares takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Canizares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Colamarino.
It looked like Colamarino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Colamarino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Canizares might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Colamarino has got the better of the exchanges.
Colamarino digs a good hook to Canizares's body.
Canizares takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Colamarino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Colamarino throws a hook but Canizares blocks it.
Canizares throws a quick inside leg kick.
Canizares takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Canizares misses with a straight left.
Colamarino moves out of range of the body kick from Canizares.
Colamarino misses with a hook. Canizares ducked under it nicely.
Kentrail Colamarino is winning the standup battle so far.
Canizares takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Colamarino misses with a lunging right hand
and Colamarino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Colamarino.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canizares misses with a straight left.
Colamarino misses the shot to the body.
Colamarino throws out a powerful jab.
Canizares on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Colamarino misses with an uppercut.
Canizares looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Canizares takes a swing at Colamarino's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Colamarino on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Colamarino throws a body punch but Canizares moves out of range.
Colamarino lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Colamarino lands a nice shot to the body.
Canizares just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Colamarino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Canizares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Colamarino.
Canizares looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Colamarino looks to land a left hand but Canizares moved out of range nicely.
Canizares raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Canizares fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Colamarino has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Canizares lunges at Colamarino with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Colamarino's hand.
Colamarino's corner calls for a 1-2. Colamarino obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Colamarino cracks a nice hook into Canizares's ribs.
Canizares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Colamarino.
Colamarino lands a nice shot to the body.
Colamarino blocks a low kick nicely.
Colamarino misses with a body shot.
Canizares throws out a counter right but Colamarino avoids it with no problem.
Canizares misses with a body shot
and Colamarino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Canizares slips a jab from Colamarino.
Canizares slips under a jab.#T4#
A jab from Colamarino finds it's way through Canizares's defenses.
Canizares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Colamarino.
Canizares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canizares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Colamarino.
Canizares has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Colamarino throws a right hand that misses
and Canizares counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Colamarino misses the target.
It seemed like Canizares was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Colamarino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Canizares can do to turn this around?
Colamarino misses with a shot to the body
and Canizares counters with a straight right hand.
Colamarino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Canizares throws a jab when Colamarino was well out of range.
Colamarino ducks under a wild hook from Canizares.
Colamarino throws a looping overhand right but Canizares ducks down to avoid it.
Canizares steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Canizares throws a nice inside leg kick.
Colamarino lands the left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kentrail Colamarino dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Canizares takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Colamarino loads up on a big right hand but Canizares slips the punch.
Colamarino uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Canizares throws the left hand but Colamarino avoids the punch easily.
Colamarino is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Canizares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Colamarino.
Colamarino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Colamarino misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Colamarino misses the target.
Canizares doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canizares defending well as Colamarino loads up on a big left hand.
Colamarino moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCanizares.
Colamarino throws a jab but it's blocked by Canizares.
A little jabbing left from Canizares on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Colamarino cracks Canizares with an open hand slap.
Colamarino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Canizares sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Colamarino misses with a lunging right hand
and Canizares connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Canizares just misses with a punch to the body.
Canizares throws a leg kick but Colamarino checks it.
Colamarino takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Colamarino cracks Canizares with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Colamarino throws the left hand but Canizares avoids the punch easily.
Colamarino scores with a hook to the body. Canizares takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Colamarino loads up on a big right hand but Canizares slips the punch.
Canizares now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Colamarino thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight stays on the outside here - Canizares looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Colamarino throws a body punch but Canizares moves out of range. #T2#
Colamarino blocks a low kick nicely.
Colamarino swings widly with a right hand
and Canizares counters with a straight right hand.
Canizares bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Colamarino's head.
Ezequiel Canizares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Canizares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Colamarino.
Kentrail Colamarino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Colamarino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canizares was well out of range. Poor timing from Colamarino.
Colamarino misses with a hook.
Canizares moves away from the strike by Colamarino.
Colamarino throws a body punch but Canizares moves out of range.
Canizares is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Colamarino with a body shot.
Canizares misses with a looping left.
Canizares takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Colamarino lands a right hook to the body.
Colamarino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Canizares.
Canizares is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Colamarino moves out of range as Canizares throws a body kick.
Colamarino throws a looping overhand right but Canizares ducks down to avoid it.
Canizares swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Colamarino has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Canizares.
Canizares thows a left - swing and a miss!
Canizares pivots, looking for a leg kick but Colamarino is out of range and Canizares settles back down.
Colamarino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Canizares throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Colamarino on the side of the head.
Colamarino bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Canizares's head backwards.
Colamarino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Canizares.
Canizares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Colamarino.
Colamarino misses with a hook.
Canizares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Colamarino.#T4#
Canizares takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Canizares throws a hook to the side of Colamarino's head but Colamarino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Colamarino misses its intended target.
Colamarino blocks a leg kick.
Colamarino looks to land a left hand but Canizares moved out of range nicely.
Canizares now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Colamarino misses with a looping right.
Colamarino lands a really nice looking cross but Canizares seems unphased.
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!
Canizares staying out of range there.
Canizares is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Colamarino blocks a jab.
Colamarino just misses with a punch to the body.
Colamarino misses with an uppercut.
Canizares moves out of range as Colamarino strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kentrail Colamarino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Colamarino 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kentrail Colamarino!

Event: ENIGMA 118
Date: Jul 24, 2022

#R1#
Canizares blocks a head kick by Duggan.
Canizares counters with a body kick.
Duggan throws an overhand right that lands on Canizares's shoulder, as Canizares tries to avoid the shot.
Duggan looks to land a left hand but Canizares moved out of range nicely.
Duggan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Canizares.
Canizares explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Canizares scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Duggan motions for Canizares to come forward. Duggan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Duggan with a nice calf kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Duggan. That's going to slow Canizares down.
Canizares fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Duggan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An inside leg kick lands from Canizares.
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!
Duggan swings widly with a right hand
and Canizares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Duggan finds it's way through Canizares's defenses.
Canizares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duggan.
It seemed like Canizares was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Duggan with a nice cross.#T1#
Duggan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Canizares manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Canizares only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Duggan scores with a hook to the body. Canizares takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Duggan goes for a double leg but Canizares avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Canizares continues to drive forward.
Duggan lands a right hand.
Duggan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Canizares as the two fighters clinch.
Canizares misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duggan tries a body shot but Canizares blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Canizares.
Canizares softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Canizares lands a left hand.
Duggan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Canizares has him pressed against the cage.
Canizares digs a right hand underneath Duggan's ribcage. Duggan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Canizares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Canizares misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duggan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Canizares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Canizares.
Duggan misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Duggan fails to land. #T2#
Canizares misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canizares lands a right hand.
Duggan gets through Canizares's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Canizares tries to work over Duggan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canizares tries a body shot but Duggan blocks it.
Canizares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duggan's elbow.
Canizares misses with a punch to the body.
Duggan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duggan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Canizaress head.
Canizares tries to work over Duggan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canizares makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Duggan wants to get back to striking at distance but Canizares won't allow it.
Duggan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Canizares backwards.
Canizares misses with a punch to the body.
Canizares cracks Duggan with a nice body shot.
Duggan blocking some punches.
Canizares lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Canizares.
Canizares misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duggan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Canizares up against the cage.#T3#
Canizares's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Canizares lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Duggan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Canizares swings for the body but Duggan moves out of range.
Duggan misses with a body shot
and Canizares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Duggan misses.
Duggan moves out of range of the body kick from Canizares.
Duggan is looking to clinch but Canizares is avoiding it.
Canizares misses with a kick to the body.
Duggan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Canizares. That one must have hurt.
A bone on bone clash there as Duggan blocks the leg kick.
Duggan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Duggan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duggan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
Canizares misses with a leg kick
and Duggan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A thudding body kick lands there by Duggan!
Canizares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duggan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Duggan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Duggan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Duggan.
Canizares swings for the body but Duggan moves out of range.
Duggan throws a wild body kick that Canizares sees coming a mile off.
A low kick from Duggan is predictable there
and Canizares counters with a left to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duggan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Canizares slips under a jab.
Duggan looks to score with a jab to the body but Canizares is just out of range.
Duggan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Canizares connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ezequiel Canizares will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Duggan throws a right hand that misses
and Canizares counters with a straight right hand.
Duggan throws a lazy uppercut
and Canizares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Duggan.#CL#
Duggan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Canizares, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Duggan breaks from the clinch.
Duggan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Canizares defends it nicely.
Canizares now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Duggan punishes Canizares's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canizares walks forward, straight into a front kick from Duggan.
Canizares ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Canizares lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ezequiel Canizares seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Duggan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Canizares circles away quickly and effectively.
Duggan throws a leg kick
and Canizares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Duggan defending well as Canizares loads up on a big left hand.
Duggan darts in looking for a takedown but Canizares gets double underhooks and turns Duggan into the cage.
Despite the aggression on Canizares's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Canizares scores with a hook to the body.
Canizares lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Duggan backwards.
Canizares lands a body shot.
Canizares misses with a body punch.
Duggan misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Canizares.
Canizares lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Canizares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Canizares blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Duggan.
Duggan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Canizares tries a body shot but Duggan blocks it.
Duggan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duggan prevents a body shot from Canizares.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Canizares. #T2#
Duggan misses with the head strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Duggan fails to land.
Duggan misses with a punch to the body.
Canizares tries to throw a body punch but Duggan avoids it by throwing Canizares back against the cage.
Duggan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Canizares backwards.
Duggan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Canizares misses with some punches.
Canizares prevents a body shot from Duggan.
Canizares prevents a body shot from Duggan.
Canizares misses with a punch to the body.
Duggan misses with a body punch.
Duggan lands a right hand.
Duggan misses with some punches.
Canizares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Duggan blocks a body shot from Canizares.
A short right from Duggan.
Canizares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duggan's elbow.
Canizares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Canizares works on Duggan's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Canizares blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Canizares.
Canizares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duggan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Canizares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Canizares lands a nice uppercut.
Duggan misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Canizares - that landed with a thud.
Duggan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Canizares throws a punch but it's blocked by Duggan.
Duggan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Canizares is working Duggan over against the cage.
Ezequiel Canizares seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Canizares pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duggan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Duggan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Canizares swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Canizares checks a leg kick.
Duggan throws a lazy body kick
and Canizares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jim Duggan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duggan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
Duggan throws a lazy uppercut
and Canizares counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duggan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Duggan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canizares was well out of range. Poor timing from Duggan.
A nice side step and Canizares releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Canizares looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Duggan swinging wildly here.
Duggan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Canizares counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Canizares misses with a body kick.
Canizares throws a push kick but Duggan slaps the foot to one side.
Duggan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Duggan just misses with a punch to the body.
Canizares was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Duggan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Duggan misses with a left hand
and Canizares makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezequiel Canizares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Duggan throws a hook to the side of Canizares's head but Canizares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Canizares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duggan throws out the jab.
Duggan throws a jab when Canizares was well out of range.
Canizares ducks under a wild hook from Duggan.
Canizares misses with a looping left.
Duggan scoring well with a low kick there.
Duggan misses with a leg kick.
And Canizares responds with a good body kick, but Duggan manages to step out the way in time.
Canizares takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Canizares walks forward, straight into a front kick from Duggan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duggan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Canizares sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Duggan somewhat.
Duggan misses with a wild body shot.
Canizares fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Duggan is out of range. #T1#
Canizares misses with a right hand
and Duggan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Duggan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Canizares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Duggan with a nice calf kick.
Canizares has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
A low kick from Duggan is predictable there
enabling Canizares to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Duggan is predictable there
and Canizares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Duggan throws a looping overhand right but Canizares ducks down to avoid it.
Duggan misses with a low kick.
Duggan misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Canizares counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Canizares.
A right hand to the body from Canizares.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Canizares blocks a body shot from Duggan.
Duggan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duggan.
Canizares blocks a body shot from Duggan.
Canizares lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Duggan.
Canizares lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canizares misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duggan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Canizares lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Duggan breaks the clinch.
Duggan tries to clinch up.
Duggan doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Canizares to counter with a crisp jab.
Duggan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Canizares throws out the jab.
Duggan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Duggan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Duggan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Canizares counters with a thumping low kick.
Canizares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duggan.
Canizares let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Duggan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Canizares throws an overhand right that drops Duggan like a sack of potatoes! Canizares dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ezequiel Canizares!
An out of breath Ezequiel Canizares thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ENIGMA 113
Date: Jul 03, 2022

#R1#
A head kick misses from Canizares.
Canizares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Canizares walks into a straight right hand from Monkey.
Monkey misses with a body kick.
Canizares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monkey moves away.
Monkey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Monkey throws an overhand right that lands on Canizares's shoulder, as Canizares tries to avoid the shot.
Monkey throws a jab when Canizares was well out of range.
Monkey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Canizares.
Canizares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monkey.
Monkey moves out of range as Canizares throws a body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Monkey!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Canizares checks a leg kick.
Canizares takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Canizares 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.
Monkey throws a body kick that misses.
Monkey lands a right hook to the body.
Monkey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canizares misses with a body shot.
Canizares misses with a low kick.
Monkey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Canizares walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Monkey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Monkey scores with a kick to the body.
Monkey throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Monkey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Canizares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monkey swings wildly with an uppercut but Canizares uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Canizares.
Canizares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monkey lands a left hand.
Monkey misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Canizares as Monkey tries to tie him up.
Canizares has a couple of punches blocked by Monkey.
Canizares gets through Monkey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Canizares scores with a shoulder strike.
Canizares misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey tries to work over Canizares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canizares just leaning against Monkey, taking a breather. #T2#
Canizares working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monkey pushes Canizares back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Canizares lands a nice shot to the body.
Monkey managing to block the knees to the body from Canizares.
Canizares misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Monkey.
Monkey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Canizares swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monkey misses with the head strike.
Monkey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Monkey stalling in the clinch but Canizares improves position.
Monkey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monkey scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Monkey has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Canizares uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Canizares avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Canizares wants to stand but Monkey has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Monkey being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Canizares avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Canizares trying to control but Monkey is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Canizares avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Canizares controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Monkey has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Canizares should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Monkey has tightened it up now! Canizares should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Spider Monkey!
A relieved looking Spider Monkey thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: ENIGMA 109
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
Van-Plant looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Canizares is fending him off so far but Van-Plant persists. Nope, Canizares circles away and we're back to standing.
Canizares connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Van-Plant shoots for a takedown but Canizares saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Van-Plant backs away, Canizares returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Van-Plant moves out of range of the strikes.
Canizares looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van-Plant has a takedown stuffed.
We've been told by Canizares's head coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ezequiel Canizares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Van-Plant.
Canizares stuffs the takedown attempt from Van-Plant. Van-Plant gets slowly back to his feet.
Canizares was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canizares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canizares throws a big shot that misses.
Canizares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Canizares throws a shot to the body. #T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Canizares.
Van-Plant looks for a takedown but Canizares sprawls well.
Van-Plant shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Canizares as he avoids it easily.
Van-Plant takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Canizares jabs Van-Plant right on the nose. Van-Plant blinks but takes it well.
Van-Plant shoots for a double leg takedown but Canizares sprawls well. He's pushed Van-Plant's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Canizares throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Van-Plant counters with a single leg into guard. Canizares didn't expect that.
Van-Plant stopping the sweep attempt from Canizares.
Van-Plant is fighting to break Canizares's control of his arms but Canizares is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Canizares manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Van-Plant manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canizares engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Canizares stopping the sweep attempt from Van-Plant.
Canizares pushing down on Van-Plant's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Canizares is controlling the pace. #T3#
Canizares prevents Van-Plant from improving his position.
Van-Plant is pressing down on Canizares's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Van-Plant wants to get back to his feet but Canizares is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Canizares is stalling in the full guard.
Van-Plant seems keen to control Canizares's posture.
Canizares wants to control from the top but Van-Plant keeps moving. #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.#SUB2#
Van-Plant looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Canizares tries to free his leg and advance position but Van-Plant is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Van-Plant working for a triangle but Canizares defends it easily.
Canizares slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Canizares sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Van-Plant's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van-Plant is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Van-Plant looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezequiel Canizares dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Canizares looks to throw the jab but Van-Plant is out of range.
And Van-Plant tries to counter it with a takedown but Canizares pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Van-Plant fails with a takedown attempt.
Canizares with a nice cross.
Canizares throws a jab but it's blocked by Van-Plant.
Canizares misses with a leg kick.
Van-Plant with a poor takedown
and Canizares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Van-Plant is defended easily by Canizares.
Canizares throwing a counter right hand but Van-Plant manages to avoid it.
Ezequiel Canizares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Van-Plant.
Van-Plant shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Canizares counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Canizares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van-Plant can do to turn this around?#T1#
Van-Plant shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Canizares pinned against the cage. Canizares gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Canizares delivers a nice body kick.
Van-Plant changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Canizares tries to avoid it but Van-Plant manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Canizares to the ground. Canizares escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Canizares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van-Plant.#TD2#
Van-Plant shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Canizares manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Canizares pulls Van-Plant in close to his closed guard and prevents Van-Plant from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Van-Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Canizares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canizares on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Canizares tries to get out of the position.
Canizares seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Canizares knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Van-Plant on the ground.
Van-Plant looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Van-Plant 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.
Canizares controlling the position.
Canizares looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Canizares keeping full guard, as Van-Plant tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Canizares wants to sweep but no luck.
Van-Plant passes Canizares's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Canizares makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Canizares.
Van-Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Canizares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Van-Plant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Canizares looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van-Plant is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Van-Plant postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Canizares is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Van-Plant, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Van-Plant looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Canizares has picked Van-Plant up and slammed him! Van-Plant can't keep hold of the triangle and Canizares manages to pass to side control!#T4#
Van-Plant is trying to improve his position.
Canizares is looking to take a break and control but Van-Plant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Canizares is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Van-Plant will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Canizares 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.

Ezequiel Canizares 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##TD2#
Van-Plant shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Canizares tries to roll over but Van-Plant keeps him under control.
Van-Plant missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Van-Plant is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Canizares has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canizares tries to roll over but Van-Plant keeps him under control.
Van-Plant is stalling here. Canizares is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Van-Plant seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Canizares has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T1#
Canizares controls the position from side control.
Van-Plant is looking for a sweep.
Van-Plant misses with an elbow from the bottom.
The referee asks Canizares politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Canizares prefers to stall for the moment though.
Van-Plant is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Canizares's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Canizares sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Canizares is keen to just control but Van-Plant is a slippery customer.#SU#
Canizares gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2#
Van-Plant feints and as Canizares raises his hands in defense, Van-Plant changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Van-Plant stands and throws Canizares's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Canizares's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Canizares stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Rico Van-Plant has got the better of the ground game so far.
Canizares dodges the ground and pound from Van-Plant.
Canizares is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Van-Plant off and has taken his back!
Van-Plant felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Van-Plant is trying to get back to his feet but Canizares has full control of the position and if anything, Van-Plant has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rico Van-Plant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Canizares controlling the position well here. Van-Plant rolled but Canizares kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Canizares trying to control.
Canizares has the hooks in. Van-Plant is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ezequiel Canizares is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van-Plant is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Van-Plant breaks Canizares's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Canizares has Van-Plant pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Canizares working a defensive guard here.
Van-Plant won't allow Canizares to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ezequiel Canizares.
Well Canizares 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: ENIGMA 97
Date: May 08, 2022

#R1#
Canizares takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rose dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Canizares connects with a leg kick.
Rose throws a lazy right hand but Canizares sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Canizares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Canizares tried to counter with a leg kick but Rose avoided it.
Rose throws a body shot but no joy.
Rose lands the left hand.
Rose thuds a left hand into Canizares's body.
Canizares needs to keep his hands up - Rose had a free shot at his head there.
Canizares comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rose works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rose on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Canizares. Canizares obviously looking to wear him down.
Rose throws a body punch but Canizares moves out of range. #T1#
Canizares thumps Rose with a low kick.
Adrian Rose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rose shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Canizares eats them both and turns towards Rose to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A big right from Rose misses.
Rose 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.
Rose just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been told by Canizares's head coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Canizares throws a big shot that misses.
Good leg kick by Canizares. #CL#
Canizares takes the fight into the clinch.
Rose goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rose.
Rose tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Canizares on the inside.
Canizares scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canizares lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rose or not.
Canizares lands a body shot in the clinch.
Canizares lands a nice shot to the body.
Rose looks winded!
Canizares is leaning against Rose and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Canizares blocking some punches.
Rose blocks the elbow strike.
Canizares lands an uppercut.
Canizares tries to throw a body punch but Rose avoids it by throwing Canizares back against the cage.
Canizares softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Canizares prevents a body shot from Rose.
Nice body punch from Canizares - that landed with a thud.
Canizares can't find room to land a body shot as Rose controls the action.
Canizares lands with a short shot to the head.
Canizares lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Canizares.
Nice body punch from Rose.
Rose misses with a hook to the ribs.
Canizares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Canizares lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Canizares struggles to land a body shot inside as Rose controls his hands. #T3#
Canizares tries to land knees in the clinch but Rose avoids the damage to the body.
Rose tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Canizares tries to throw a body punch but Rose avoids it by throwing Canizares back against the cage.
Rose misses with a hook to the ribs.
Canizares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rose lands a hook to the side of the head.
Canizares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rose lands a hook to the side of the head.
Canizares throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Canizares fails to land.
Canizares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Canizares.#BC2#
Rose pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rose misses with a body shot.
Rose jabs at Canizares's body.
Canizares tried to score with a low kick but Rose checks it.
Canizares tries to land a leg kick but Rose saw it coming and moves away.
Rose is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Canizares with a body shot.#T4#
Rose thows a left - swing and a miss!
Canizares moves out of range as Rose strikes.
Canizares scores with a head kick. Rose tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#It looks like Adrian Rose has been cut.
Rose sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rose changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rose swinging wildly here.
Canizares lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rose uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canizares.
Rose appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch 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 Ezequiel Canizares will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adrian Rose's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Rose misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Canizares counters by clinching up.
Rose tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canizares's elbow.
Rose struggles to land a body shot inside as Canizares controls his hands.
Canizares lands a hook that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Canizares works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Canizares lands with a left to the head.
Canizares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rose's elbow.
Canizares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rose tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rose is trying to push Canizares away but Canizares has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Canizares tries a body shot but Rose blocks it.
Canizares lands with a right to the head.
Canizares lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rose misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Canizares.
Canizares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Canizares lands with a light punch inside.
Canizares tries a body shot but Rose blocks it.
Rose doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Canizares presses Rose against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Canizares.
Canizares lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Canizares on the inside.
Rose is breathing heavily.
Rose can't find room to land a body shot as Canizares controls the action.
Rose tries to break free but Canizares pushes him back against the cage.
Canizares lands a left hand.
Canizares scores with a shoulder strike.
Canizares has a couple of punches blocked by Rose.
Canizares lands an uppercut.
Canizares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rose's elbow.
Rose blocks a body shot from Canizares.
Canizares has Rose pushed against the cage.
Canizares'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.
Canizares gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A nice right hand lands inside from Canizares.
Rose misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Rose lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canizares throws a punch but it's blocked by Rose.
Canizares misses with a short punch on the inside.
Canizares lands a shot to the body.
Canizares misses with some punches.
Canizares scores with a shot to the side of Rose's head.
Canizares pushes Rose back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Canizares has Rose pressed against the cage, preventing Rose from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Canizares scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rose misses with a body punch.
Canizares lands with a short shot to the head.
Canizares lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rose misses with a body punch.
Canizares throws a punch but it's blocked by Rose.
Canizares struggles to land a body shot inside as Rose controls his hands.
Canizares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Canizares works on Rose's body with a couple of short punches.
Canizares lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Canizares.
A nice left hand lands by Canizares. #T3#
Canizares scores with a shoulder strike.
Canizares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rose can do to turn this around?
A short uppercut from Canizares.
Canizares lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Canizares.
Ezequiel Canizares has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Canizares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Canizares lands a shoulder strike.
Canizares tries to work over Rose's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canizares lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Canizares.
Canizares lands a left hand.
Canizares lands a body shot.
A short right from Canizares.
Canizares works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Canizares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Canizares lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canizares lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Canizares lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Canizares working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rose avoids a wild elbow strike from Canizares.#T4#
Rose doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Canizares lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rose.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Canizares creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Canizares throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roses head.
Canizares works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Canizares lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#Rose is rocked!
Good body shot from Canizares.
Rose is still on wobbly legs! Can Canizares finish him?
Canizares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Canizares lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Canizares blocks a body shot from Rose.
Rose seems to have recovered his senses.
A hook to the body from Canizares.
A short uppercut from Canizares.
Canizares presses Rose against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Canizares lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canizares lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Canizares digs a right hand underneath Rose's ribcage. Rose let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Canizares lands a nice shot to the body.
Canizares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Canizares cracks Rose with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezequiel Canizares dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adrian Rose's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Canizares lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Canizares connects with a body shot that sends Rose's belly button to the back.
Canizares throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Canizares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rose.
Canizares closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A nice inside leg kick there by Canizares. That's going to slow Rose down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Canizares.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canizares works Rose's body with a nice hook.
Rose takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice shot lands for Canizares.
Canizares throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Canizares throws a half hearted mid kick.
Canizares throws an overhand right that lands on Rose's shoulder, as Rose tries to avoid the shot.
Canizares blocks a jab.
Canizares fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Canizares lands with an overhand left.
Ezequiel Canizares is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Canizares misses its intended target.
Canizares slips a jab from Rose.
An attempted straight right counter from Canizares misses the target.
Canizares motions for Rose to come forward. Canizares throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rose ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Canizares moves away.
Rose staying out of range there.
Adrian Rose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rose swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Canizares just misses with a punch to the body.
Canizares throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rose counters with a two punch combo.
Canizares is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rose.
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!
Canizares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rose moves away.
Canizares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Canizares was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Canizares connects with a leg kick.
Canizares moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Canizares, right into the meat of the thigh.
Canizares looks to score with a jab to the body but Rose is just out of range.
Rose's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Canizares misses with a low kick as Rose jumps back.
Rose looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rose walks forward, straight into a front kick from Canizares.
Rose missing with a left hand there. Canizares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rose throws the left hand but Canizares avoids the punch easily.
It appears Canizares was looking to counter with a kick there.
Rose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canizares.
Rose misses the shot to the body.
Rose swings away with a body shot that misses
and Canizares counters with a stiff right hand.
Canizares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rose throws out the jab.
Canizares connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Canizares catches Rose with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#That has opened up Adrian Rose's cut even more.#T4#
Rose has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Canizares.
Canizares tests Rose's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Canizares connects with a single shot there.
Ezequiel Canizares is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rose throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rose takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Canizares tries a head kick but it misses.
Rose swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Rose backs away, Canizares returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rose tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canizares was well out of range. Poor timing from Rose.
Canizares keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ezequiel Canizares showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Canizares 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: ENIGMA 90
Date: Apr 03, 2022

#R1#
Okoro doesn't manage to clinch there - Canizares circles away.
Canizares swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Okoro slips under a jab from Canizares.#CL2#
Okoro moves into the clinch successfully.
Canizares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Canizares definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Canizares lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Canizares throws a punch but it's blocked by Okoro.
Canizares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okoro manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Okoro lands a hook that snaps the head of Canizares backwards.
Canizares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okoro's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canizares tries to throw a body punch but Okoro avoids it by throwing Canizares back against the cage.
Canizares lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Okoro manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Canizares lands a body shot.
Okoro working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Okoro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Canizares misses with a punch on the inside.
Canizares throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okoros head.
Canizares misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Canizares - that landed with a thud.
Canizares lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Canizares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okoro misses with a punch on the inside.
Canizares lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Okoro backwards.
Canizares tries to work over Okoro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Canizares.
Okoro is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okoro.
Canizares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okoro is looking to break free of the clinch but Canizares has double underhooks.
Canizares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Canizares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okoro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Okoro is leaning against Canizares and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Okoro misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canizares tries to throw a body punch but Okoro avoids it by throwing Canizares back against the cage.
Okoro scores with a shot to the side of Canizares's head.
Canizares lands with a left to the head.
Canizares misses with the head strike.
Canizares misses with some punches.
Okoro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Canizares or not.
Okoro pushes Canizares back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Canizares misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Canizares.
Okoro pushes Canizares back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okoro looking to stall.
Okoro lands with a short shot to the head.
Canizares throws a punch but it's blocked by Okoro.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Canizares creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Okoro is trying to break free.
Canizares blocking some punches.
Canizares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okoro throws a punch but it's blocked by Canizares. #T3#
Okoro prevents a body shot from Canizares.
Canizares misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okoro digs a right hand underneath Canizares's ribcage. Canizares let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Canizares lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Canizares.
Canizares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Canizares.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Canizares tries to throw a body punch but Okoro avoids it by throwing Canizares back against the cage. #BC2#
Okoro breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Okoro moves into the clinch.
Canizares lands with a light punch inside.
Canizares tries to throw a body punch but Okoro avoids it by throwing Canizares back against the cage.
Canizares pushes Okoro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Canizares.
Okoro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Canizares backwards.
Canizares doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Canizares pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Okoro moves into range and clinches up with Canizares.#T4#
Canizares tries a body shot but Okoro blocks it.
Okoro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canizares's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canizares misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okoro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okoro avoiding damage.
Okoro takes a shot to the head.
Okoro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Okoro taking a breather.
Canizares lands with a left to the head.
Canizares blocking some punches.
Okoro tries to break free but Canizares pushes him back against the cage.
Canizares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Canizares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okoro's elbow.
Okoro is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Canizares is keeping busy.
Okoro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okoro throws a punch but it's blocked by Canizares.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezequiel Canizares dominated that round.
That's time! Canizares's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Okoro takes one to the side of the head.
Okoro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canizares.
Canizares stuns Okoro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Canizares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okoro can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Okoro moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Okoro on the inside.
Canizares lands an uppercut.
Okoro prevents a body shot from Canizares.
A right hook to the body lands for Canizares.
Canizares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Canizares can't find room to land a body shot as Okoro controls the action.
Canizares digs a right hand underneath Okoro's ribcage. Okoro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Canizares presses Okoro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Okoro throws a head punch that misses.
Canizares lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Canizares scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canizares misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Okoro. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Okoro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Canizares lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Okoro is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Okoro misses with the head strike.
Ezequiel Canizares has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Okoro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Canizares is leaning against Okoro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Canizares digs a right hand into Okoro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Okoro's gas tank.
Okoro is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Canizares.
Okoro has a couple of punches blocked by Canizares.
Okoro has a couple of punches blocked by Canizares.
A body shot lands from Canizares.
Canizares lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Canizares. #BC#
Canizares breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Okoro has managed to clinch.
A short body shot lands from Canizares as the two fighters clinch.
Canizares lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Canizares.#T2#
A body shot lands from Canizares.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Canizares.
Canizares is leaning against Okoro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Canizares scores with a nice short uppercut.
Canizares stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Canizares misses with a hook to the ribs.
Canizares lands a right hand.
Canizares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Canizares lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Canizares digs a right hand into Okoro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Okoro's gas tank.
Canizares struggles to land a body shot inside as Okoro controls his hands.
Okoro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Canizares.
Canizares is leaning against Okoro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Canizares cracks Okoro with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Canizares creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Canizares scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Okoro is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okoro.
Okoro is still on wobbly legs! Can Canizares finish him?
Okoro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Canizares lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okoro backwards.
Canizares throws a punch but it's blocked by Okoro. #T3#
Okoro blocking some punches.
Okoro blocks an uppercut.
Canizares throws a punch but it's blocked by Okoro.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Canizares.
Canizares dips a shoulder and cracks Okoro with a mighty uppercut! Okoro falls back against the cage and Canizares unloads with a barrage of strikes! Okoro is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Canizares screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ezequiel Canizares!
During a confident post fight interview, Ezequiel Canizares thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ENIGMA 81
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
Farah takes a swing at Canizares's ribcage but misses.
Canizares flicks out a counter leg kick but Farah steps away.
Farah misses with a leg kick.
Canizares misses with a low kick.
Farah is looking to land body kicks.
Canizares moves out of range of the strikes.
Farah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Canizares has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Farah needs to keep his hands up - Canizares had a free shot at his head there.
Farah throws a push kick but Canizares slaps the foot to one side.
Canizares chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Canizares on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Farah finds it's target.
Farah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canizares.
Canizares was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Canizares slips under a jab from Farah.
Canizares doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Farah misses with a low kick. #T1#
Farah misses with a right hand
and Canizares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Canizares lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#It looks like Abdo Farah has been cut.
Canizares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Farah.
Farah ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Farah lands a really nice looking cross but Canizares seems unphased.
Farah throws a body shot but no joy.
Canizares connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Farah goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Farah scoring well with a low kick there.
Farah throws a hook but Canizares avoids it easily.
Canizares tries a quick counter leg kick but Farah is wise to it.
Canizares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Farah.
Farah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canizares manages to avoid it.
Canizares appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farah misses with a looping right.
We've been told by Farah's head coaches at King's Cross MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Farah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Canizares throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Farah tried to counter with a leg kick but Canizares avoided it.
Farah fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Canizares.
Farah throws a body kick that misses
and Canizares counters with an inside leg kick.
Farah misses with a looping right.
Farah connects with a jab.
Farah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Farah lands a nice looking body shot.
Farah throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Canizares let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Canizares throws a body kick that misses.
Farah throws a shot from downtown. Canizares moves away and avoids it.
Farah swings for the body but Canizares moves out of range.
Farah fakes the leg kick and cracks Canizares in the body. #T3#
Farah takes a jab right on the kisser.
Canizares with a jab.
Canizares scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Farah walks into a jab.
Canizares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Canizares misses with a straight left.
Farah appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Farah checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Canizares moves out of range of the body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Canizares misses.
Farah connects with a leg kick.
Farah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Farah misses with a straight left.
Canizares with a nice cross.#T4#
Farah throws out a loose jab but Canizares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canizares moves out of range of the body kick.
Farah misses the shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Farah blocks a leg kick.#CL2#
Canizares moves into the clinch successfully.
Farah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Canizares blocks an uppercut.
Farah blocks an uppercut.
Farah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Canizares.
Farah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Canizares misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Canizares.
Canizares can't find room to land a body shot as Farah controls the action.
Farah misses with a punch on the inside.
Canizares lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Farah lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Canizares backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Canizares.
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 Abdo Farah will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abdo Farah's cut.
That's time! Farah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A jab from Farah does it's job there.
Farah connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Farah. Canizares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Farah with the inside leg kick.
Farah throws a big shot that misses.
Canizares looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Canizares takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Canizares lunges at Farah with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Farah's hand. #CL2#
Canizares drives through and clinches with Farah against the cage.
Canizares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Canizares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Canizares misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Canizares.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farah scores with a nice hook to the head.
Farah takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Canizares misses with some punches.
Farah lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Farah lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Farah struggles to land a body shot inside as Canizares controls his hands.
Farah throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Canizaress head.
Canizares misses with some punches.
Canizares has a couple of punches blocked by Farah.
Farah has a couple of punches blocked by Canizares.
A hook to the body from Farah.
Farah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Canizares is breathing heavily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Canizares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Canizares struggles to land a body shot inside as Farah controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Canizares.
Canizares misses with some punches.
Canizares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Farah.
Farah lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Canizares misses with a body punch.
Canizares throws a head punch that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Farah works on Canizares's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Farah gets through Canizares's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Farah scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Farah - that landed with a thud.
Farah lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Farah.
Canizares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farah works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Farah softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Farah breaks from the clinch.
Abdo Farah is winning the standup battle so far.
Farah checks a leg kick.
Farah misses the shot to the body.
Farah lands a jab to the head.
Farah lands a jab to the head.
Farah misses with a low kick as Canizares jumps back.
Canizares unleashes a big counter combination but Farah bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Farah will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Canizares takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Farah misses with a body kick.
Farah scores with a nice right hand.
Farah throws the kick towards the body but Canizares avoids it.
Farah thumps Canizares with a low kick.
Canizares moves out of range of the body kick.
Canizares connects with an inside leg kick.
Canizares gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Farah counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Farah throws a jab but it's blocked by Canizares.
Farah looks for the body kick but Canizares saw that one coming.
Farah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Canizares jabs Farah to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slapping body kick lands there for Canizares.#T4#
Farah lands a head shot.
Abdo Farah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farah misses with a body punch
and Canizares counters with a good, hard body kick but Farah shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Farah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Canizares can do to turn this around?
Farah throws a solid leg kick but Canizares takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Farah.
A looping hook to the body misses from Farah. Canizares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Canizares. That snapped Farah's head back.
Canizares ducks under a wild hook from Farah.
Canizares avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Farah throws a chopping leg kick but Canizares manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Canizares throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Farah ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Farah fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdo Farah dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abdo Farah's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Canizares closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Farah misses with a body punch
and Canizares counters with a straight right hand.
Farah just misses with a punch to the body.
Canizares swings for the body but Farah moves out of range.
Farah tests Canizares's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Canizares looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Canizares scores with the left hand. Farah knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canizares darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Canizares stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Farah.
Canizares takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Farah misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Canizares throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Farah to counter with a crisp jab.
Canizares blocks a jab.
Canizares lands with a cross.
Canizares just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Canizares. Farah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Farah cracks Canizares with a right hand to the side of the head.
Canizares on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Farah. Farah obviously looking to wear him down.
Canizares misses with a body shot.
Canizares slips a straight right by Farah.
Canizares closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Canizares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Canizares pivots, looking for a leg kick but Farah is out of range and Canizares settles back down. #T2#
Canizares drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Canizares takes a swing at Farah's ribcage but misses.
Ezequiel Canizares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Canizares misses the jab.
Farah swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Farah fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Canizares.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canizares checks a low kick from Farah.
Canizares throws a big shot that misses.
Farah misses with a low kick as Canizares jumps back.
Canizares was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Farah with the inside leg kick.
Canizares takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Canizares avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Farah moves into range and connects with a jab.
Farah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Canizares moves away.#T3#
Farah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Canizares.
A low kick from Farah is predictable there
and Canizares counters with a slapping leg kick.
Canizares moves forwards but Farah connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Canizares throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Canizares throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Farah checks the leg kick nicely there.
Farah just misses with a punch to the body.
Farah takes a swing at Canizares's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Canizares was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Canizares defending well as Farah loads up on a big left hand.
Canizares looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Canizares misses with a hook
and Farah counters with a left to the body.
Farah works the jab nicely.
Canizares gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
Farah throws a front kick aimed at Canizares's knee but Canizares avoids it well.
Farah scores with the left hand. Canizares knows he should have avoided that one.
Canizares misses with a left hand
and Farah counters with a good, hard body kick but Canizares shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farah misses the shot to the body.
Farah fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Canizares takes a jab right on the kisser.
Farah lands with a nice body punch.
Canizares chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Farah can pounce on him.
Abdo Farah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Farah connects with a looping right hand.
Farah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Canizares.
Farah with a nice calf kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdo Farah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Farah 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdo Farah!
Abdo Farah was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: ENIGMA 75
Date: Feb 06, 2022

#R1#
Canizares takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Canizares napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gracie creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Canizares sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Canizares is trying to get back to half guard.
Canizares is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Canizares struggling a bit here.
Canizares dodges the ground and pound from Gracie.
Gracie throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Canizares is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gracie trying to control the action but Canizares is working from the bottom.
Canizares is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Gracie misses with the ground and pound.
Canizares defending against the ground and pound.
Canizares tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Canizares is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Canizares controlling the positon.
Gracie tries to escape but Canizares has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gracie felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
Gracie wants to control his opponent's hands but Canizares gets his hands free.
Canizares knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Canizares is trying to stick to Gracie's back but Gracie is turning into Canizares. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Canizares's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gracie.
Canizares is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Canizares pulls his head out easily.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Canizares is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Canizares looking to pass the guard.
Canizares stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Gracie working for a triangle but Canizares defends it easily. #SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Canizares defends it easily.
Canizares controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Canizares'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.
Canizares has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Canizares trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Canizares defends it easily.#SUB2#
Gracie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Canizares has passed into half guard!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kron Gracie will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Canizares looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gracie throws a hook but Canizares blocks it.
Kron Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canizares lands a head shot.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Canizares appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canizares.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Canizares.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Canizares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Canizares has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canizares connects with a crisp jab.
Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Canizares counters with a good low kick that Gracie was not able to check.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Canizares.#T1#
Canizares cracks Gracie with a good jab.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie throws a body punch but Canizares moves out of range.
Canizares moves forwards but Gracie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gracie lands with a cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Canizares scores with a jab to the body.
Canizares scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gracie moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Canizares saw that one coming.
Canizares takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canizares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Gracie finds it's way through Canizares's defenses.
Canizares bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Canizares 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.
Canizares ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Ezequiel Canizares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Canizares keeps Gracie at a distance using the push kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Canizares darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Canizares swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range. #T3#
Canizares takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Canizares's head but Canizares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Canizares closes the distance and clinches.
Gracie scores with a shot to the side of Canizares's head.
Canizares lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Canizares can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Canizares.
Canizares lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Canizares manages to get underhooks.
Ezequiel Canizares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kron Gracie.
A right hand to the body from Gracie.
Canizares is trying to maintain a safe position but Gracie gets an underhook and turns Canizares into the cage.
Canizares throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Canizares.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gracie.
Canizares misses with a punch on the inside.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Canizares fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T4#
Canizares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Canizares ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie scores with a nice right hand.
Canizares takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Canizares throws a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Gracie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Canizares saw that one coming.
Canizares throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Canizares ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
A jab from Gracie does it's job there.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
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 Ezequiel Canizares will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Canizares.
Canizares wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Canizares scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Canizares. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Gracie catches Canizares with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Canizares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Canizares sizes up Gracie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Canizares just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie misses with a hook
and Canizares counters with a left to the body.
Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Canizares.
Gracie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Canizares scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ezequiel Canizares is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Canizares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canizares fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gracie just manages to avoid it.
Canizares gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Canizares does a little dance to reset his feet.
It appears Canizares was looking to counter with a kick there.
Gracie cracks Canizares with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Canizares is out of range.
Canizares ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Canizares moves forwards but Gracie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gracie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Canizares.
Gracie misses with an uppercut
enabling Canizares to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie misses with a hook
and Canizares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Canizares tries to clinch but Gracie moves away
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Canizares feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down.
Gracie misses with a hook
and Canizares counters with a left to the body.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Gracie misses with a right hand
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canizares was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Canizares misses the shot to the body.
Gracie misses with a shot to the body
and Canizares counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canizares manages to avoid it.#T4#
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Canizares feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gracie darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Canizares just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie cracks Canizares with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Canizares moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot lands for Canizares.
Canizares missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie takes a swing at Canizares's ribcage but misses.
Canizares swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Canizares uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gracie lands with a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ezequiel Canizares showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Canizares 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: CW MMA: Tourney Test Event 2
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Canizares.
Ruthless tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Ruthless gets a double leg takedown into Canizares's guard.#SUB#
Canizares is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ruthless defends well.#SUB#
Canizares working for a triangle but Ruthless defends it easily.
Canizares wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Canizares is looking for a triangle but Ruthless pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Canizares is looking for a triangle but Ruthless pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Ruthless 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. #SUB#
Canizares is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ruthless is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Ruthless not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruthless pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Canizares is keeping the position for now.
Ruthless slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ruthless pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Canizares is keeping the position for now.
Canizares not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Canizares is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Canizares has his hands on Ruthless's head, controlling the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ruthless stopping the sweep attempt from Canizares.#SUB#
Canizares is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ruthless stopping the sweep attempt from Canizares.
Ruthless trying to control the position from guard on top but Canizares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Canizares with that takedown attempt.
Ruthless fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Ruthless gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Ruthless pulls Canizares into guard. #SUB#
Canizares has gone for a leg lock! Ruthless slips out almost immediately though and dives into Canizares's guard.#REVB##T3#
Canizares wants to get back to his feet but Ruthless is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ruthless pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Canizares is keeping the position for now.
Ruthless forces his way into half guard.
Ruthless is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ruthless looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Canizares wants to get back to full guard.
Ruthless looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Canizares is looking for a sweep. Ruthless is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Ruthless is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Canizares looking for submissions off his back.
Canizares is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Canizares actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Canizares trying to control but Ruthless postures up. #SUB2#
Ruthless is working for a kimura but Canizares is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Ruthless dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ruthless looks for a takedown but Canizares sprawls well.#TD#
Canizares shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Canizares works his way into side control.
Ruthless is looking to reverse the position.
Ruthless manages to work his way to half guard, despite Canizares's best efforts.
Ruthless is staying active underneath Canizares, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Canizares wants to work for an arm triangle but Ruthless is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Canizares is looking for a kimura but Ruthless is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Canizares to get the leverage.
Canizares is trying to control the action in half guard but Ruthless is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ruthless manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Canizares postures up.
Ruthless might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Canizares haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Canizares drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Canizares jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Canizares thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Canizares trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Ruthless looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Canizares slips nicely into half guard.
Ruthless regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Ruthless throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ruthless working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Canizares trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruthless is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canizares is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ruthless is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Canizares is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Canizares shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ruthless defends it nicely.
Canizares fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ruthless avoids it really well and circles away.
Ruthless is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3##TD2#
Ruthless shoots in and gets a takedown into Canizares's guard.
Ruthless preventing the sweep.
Ruthless trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Canizares is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ruthless trying to control the position from guard on top but Canizares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Canizares working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ruthless doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ruthless manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ruthless showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ruthless trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Canizares not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ruthless controlling from the top position.
Canizares keeping moving, preventing Ruthless from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Canizares. No joy for Ruthless on that attempt.
Canizares feinted with a counter takedown.
Ruthless changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Canizares tries to avoid it but Ruthless manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Canizares to the ground. Canizares escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ezequiel Canizares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Ruthless.
Canizares darts in looking for a takedown but Ruthless gets double underhooks and turns Canizares into the cage.
Canizares tries to pull guard but Ruthless forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruthless gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Canizares.
Ruthless tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ruthless has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Canizares after a bit of a struggle.
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 Ezequiel Canizares will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Canizares.
Ruthless fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Canizares shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Ruthless changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Canizares looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Canizares wants to get back to his feet.
Ruthless takes a little break here. Canizares wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Canizares is trying to control Ruthless's posture but Ruthless avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruthless tries to move to mount but Canizares blocks the move with his legs.
Ruthless has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Ruthless is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Canizares is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Canizares is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Ruthless wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Canizares, who protects the arm well.
Ruthless moves into full mount!
Canizares is trying to escape the mount.
Canizares is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Ruthless with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Canizares has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there. #T2#
Ruthless keeps control of the position as Canizares tries to break free. #SUB2#
Ruthless working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Canizares manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ruthless's guard. Nice work there by Canizares.
Canizares trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruthless is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canizares wants to pass the guard but Ruthless is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Ruthless is looking for a triangle but Canizares pushes his legs off easily.
Ruthless trying to control the position. #T3#
Canizares trying to control but Ruthless is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Canizares avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ruthless wants to improve his position but instead Canizares has moved into half guard.
Canizares wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruthless keeps working. #SUB#
Canizares is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ruthless sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ruthless is trying to maintain the position but Canizares is very close to passing his half guard.
Ruthless slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Canizares trying to control but Ruthless is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Canizares thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ruthless keeping full guard, as Canizares tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Canizares avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Canizares drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ruthless looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ruthless looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ruthless! #REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Ruthless comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ruthless 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Ruthless!
A relieved looking Bob Ruthless thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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