Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WVT 122: Takahashi v Assndrop
Date: Jun 30, 2023

#R1#
Fortythree looks to land a left hand but Christoph moved out of range nicely.
Christoph has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Christoph there as he acknowledges the shot.
Christoph is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Christoph takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Christoph throws a body kick that misses.
Fortythree throws a looping overhand right but Christoph ducks down to avoid it.
Christoph walks into a stiff left hand from Fortythree.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christoph misses the jab.
Fortythree misses with an uppercut. Christoph saw that one coming.
Christoph takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Christoph with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fortythree to score with a decent uppercut.
Christoph motions for Fortythree to come forward. Christoph throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fortythree digs a good hook to Christoph's body.
Christoph gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fortythree.
Christoph 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.
Fortythree looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fortythree listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Christoph tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fortythree counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fortythree 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.
A swing and a miss from Fortythree.
Christoph thinks about countering with a body kick.
Christoph on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fortythree throws a right hand that misses
and Christoph connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like One Fortythree has been cut.#T2#
Fortythree checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Christoph fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christoph slips a straight right by Fortythree.
Christoph swings for the body but Fortythree moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Fortythree on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Christoph lands with a good body shot.
Fortythree jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fortythree staying out of range there.
Fortythree's corner calls for a 1-2. Fortythree obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fortythree tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Christoph paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Christoph is looking to counter with head kicks.#T3#
Christoph misses with a hook
and Fortythree counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Christoph fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fortythree, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Christoph.
A head punch on the inside from Christoph fails to land.
Christoph misses with a hook to the ribs.
Christoph lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fortythree lands a shoulder strike.
Christoph dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Fortythree fails to land.
Fortythree lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christoph.
Christoph throws a head punch that misses.
Fortythree misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fortythree doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fortythree working aggressively here.
Fortythree misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fortythree lands a right hand that snaps the head of Christoph backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christoph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Christoph throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fortythrees head.
Fortythree lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Christoph backwards.
Christoph misses with a hook to the ribs.
Christoph blocking some punches.
Christoph misses with a body punch.
Fortythree misses with a punch on the inside.
Fortythree being controlled against the cage.
Fortythree pushes Christoph back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Christoph doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Fortythree.
Fortythree swings wildly with an uppercut but Christoph uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Christoph on the inside.
Fortythree lands a body shot.
Fortythree tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christoph's elbow.
Fortythree swings wildly with an uppercut but Christoph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fortythree lands a right hand that snaps the head of Christoph backwards.
Fortythree has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Christoph seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fortythree can turn it around.
Fortythree tries to throw a body punch but Christoph avoids it by throwing Fortythree back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

One Fortythree dominated that round.
The cut man is working on One Fortythree's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Christoph tries to clinch up but Fortythree circles away and keeps his distance.
Fortythree listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fortythree lands with a straight right. Christoph didn't see that one coming.
Fortythree jabs Christoph right on the nose. Christoph blinks but takes it well.
Fortythree tries to clinch but Christoph is having none of it.
Fortythree bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Christoph's head backwards.
Christoph uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fortythree.
One Fortythree seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortythree misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christoph.
And Christoph counters with a quick kick to the body but Fortythree blocks it.
Fortythree digs a good hook to Christoph's body.
Fortythree takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Fortythree jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christoph takes one on the button.
Christoph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fortythree fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Christoph looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Christoph slips under a jab from Fortythree.
A left lands for Fortythree.
Fortythree throws a shot from downtown. Christoph moves away and avoids it.
Christoph staying out of range there.
Christoph throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fortythree sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Fortythree throws the left hand but Christoph avoids the punch easily.
Christoph ducks under a wild hook from Fortythree.
Christoph was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fortythree lands with a good body shot.
Christoph slips a jab from Fortythree.
A little feinted left hand from Christoph on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fortythree misses with a right hand
and Christoph counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cynical Christoph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fortythree jabs at Christoph's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Christoph clinches with his opponent.
Fortythree misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Christoph.
Christoph throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fortythree blocks it with crossed arms.
Fortythree managing to block the knees to the body from Christoph. #T3#
Fortythree lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Christoph scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fortythree misses with a body punch.
Christoph blocking some punches.
Fortythree lands a body shot.
Fortythree fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Christoph scores with a hook to the body.
Fortythree has a couple of punches blocked by Christoph.
Christoph struggles to land a body shot inside as Fortythree controls his hands.
Christoph lands a nice uppercut.
Fortythree working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Fortythree.
Fortythree managing to block the knees to the body from Christoph.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christoph.
Christoph tries to land a knee to the head but Fortythree blocks with his arms.
A nice left hand lands by Fortythree.
Christoph scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fortythree working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fortythree has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortythree lands a hook to the side of the head.
Christoph goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Fortythree lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#Christoph is rocked!
Fortythree digs a right hand underneath Christoph's ribcage. Christoph let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fortythree makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Christoph is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Christoph doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fortythree swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Christoph tries a body shot but Fortythree blocks it.
Christoph seems to have got his legs back now.
Christoph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Fortythree.
Still in the clinch, Fortythree scores with a nice short uppercut.
Christoph tries a knee to the head but Fortythree blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fortythree creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fortythree lands with a short shot to the head.
Fortythree has a couple of punches blocked by Christoph.
Christoph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fortythree swings wildly with an uppercut but Christoph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christoph working aggressively here.
Fortythree misses with a punch to the body.
One Fortythree seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fortythree misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Christoph.
Fortythree scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

One Fortythree showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on One Fortythree's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Christoph swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christoph throws a leg kick but Fortythree moved away.
Christoph takes a swing at Fortythree's ribcage but misses.
Christoph on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fortythree scores with a hook to the body. Christoph takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Christoph misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortythree connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Christoph ducks under a wild hook from Fortythree.
Christoph is looking to counter punch.
One Fortythree seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christoph displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fortythree throws out the jab. #T1#
Fortythree misses with a body shot
and Christoph counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fortythree lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fortythree is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Christoph throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fortythree sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fortythree throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christoph thinks about countering with a head kick.
Christoph wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fortythree lands a nice looking body shot.
Christoph swings widly with a right hand
letting Fortythree counter with a right hand.
Christoph misses with a straight right. #T2#
Fortythree looks to throw the jab but Christoph is out of range.
Fortythree lands a glancing blow to the side of Christoph's head.#CL2#
Fortythree rushes Christoph and presses him up against the cage.
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!
Fortythree lands with a right to the head.
Christoph lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Christoph.
Fortythree tries to throw a body punch but Christoph avoids it by throwing Fortythree back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Christoph scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Christoph. #ROC#Fortythree is rocked!
Christoph digs a right hand underneath Fortythree's ribcage. Fortythree let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fortythree is still on wobbly legs! Can Christoph finish him?
Christoph lands with a short shot to the head.
Christoph is working Fortythree over against the cage.
Christoph throws a big uppercut that drops Fortythree! More strikes from Christoph and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Fortythree lies dazed against the cage as Christoph celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cynical Christoph!
During a confident post fight interview, Cynical Christoph thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 118: Takahashi v Corassa 2
Date: Jun 16, 2023

#R1#
Bloodaxe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bloodaxe has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Christoph.
Bloodaxe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christoph.
Bloodaxe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bloodaxe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bloodaxe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bloodaxe lands a lovely overhand right.
Bloodaxe throws a leg kick but Christoph checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christoph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe scores with a nice strike.
Bloodaxe misses with a body shot
and Christoph counters with a nice body kick.
Christoph 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#
Christoph tries a head kick but it misses.
Bloodaxe appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bloodaxe misses with a lunging right hand
and Christoph counters with a stiff right hand.
Christoph ducks under a wild hook from Bloodaxe.
Christoph misses with a hook.
Christoph throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bloodaxe misses with a hook to the body
and Christoph counters with a slapping leg kick.
Christoph misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Bloodaxe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bloodaxe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bloodaxe tries to work over Christoph's front leg with a kick but Christoph checks it. #T2#
Christoph scores with a head kick. Bloodaxe tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#It looks like Gunnar Bloodaxe has been cut.
Christoph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Christoph misses
and Bloodaxe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bloodaxe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bloodaxe throws a body punch but Christoph moves out of range.
Christoph is trying to counter with his kicks.
Christoph tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bloodaxe throwing a counter right hand but Christoph manages to avoid it.
Christoph wants to clinch.
Bloodaxe half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3#
Bloodaxe swings widly with a right hand
and Christoph cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Christoph cracks Bloodaxe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bloodaxe connects with an inside leg kick.
Christoph with a nice calf kick.
Nice shot by Bloodaxe.
Good exchange - Bloodaxe coming out on top.#ROC#Christoph is rocked!
Christoph thuds his right hand into Bloodaxe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Christoph is still on wobbly legs! Can Bloodaxe finish him?
Christoph looks to throw a body kick
and Bloodaxe counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gunnar Bloodaxe!
Our winner, Gunnar Bloodaxe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WVT 110: Ihantala v Mathieu
Date: Jun 02, 2023

#R1#
A low kick lands for Christoph.
Christoph looks for the body kick but Matikainen saw that one coming.
Matikainen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
Christoph throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Christoph swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matikainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Christoph throws a head kick but Matikainen moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Christoph.
Matikainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Christoph tries to clinch but Matikainen moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Christoph.
Christoph looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matikainen swinging wildly here. #T1#
Matikainen ducks under a wild hook from Christoph.#CL#
Matikainen instigates a clinch. #BC#
Matikainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christoph thumps Matikainen with a low kick.
Matikainen throws a sloppy head kick
and Christoph counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matikainen thinking.
Christoph misses with a hook.
Christoph throws a lazy uppercut
and Matikainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Matikainen misses with a straight right. #T2#
Christoph misses with a hook
and Matikainen counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Christoph is rocked!
A jab from Christoph misses.
Matikainen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Christoph lunges at Matikainen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matikainen's hand. #CUT2#It looks like DaMatti Matikainen has been cut.
Matikainen takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christoph wants to clinch
and Matikainen counters with a huge left! Christoph is in big trouble! He's backing up but Matikainen isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Christoph from any more damage. A dominating finish by Matikainen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DaMatti Matikainen!
During a confident post fight interview, DaMatti Matikainen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 106: Knox v Melondov
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Christoph.
Veainu connects with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Christoph.
Christoph bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Veainu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Veainu throws a body punch but Christoph moves out of range.
Christoph looks to score with a jab to the body but Veainu is just out of range.
Veainu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Christoph instigates a clinch. #BC#
Veainu manages to break the clinch.
Christoph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veainu was well out of range. Poor timing from Christoph.
Christoph stuns Veainu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab from Christoph.#T1#
A low kick from Christoph misses
and Veainu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christoph. #KD2#
Christoph cracks Veainu with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Veainu looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Christoph finish him?
Christoph ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Veainu moves out of range as Christoph strikes.
Veainu lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Christoph misses with an uppercut
and Veainu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Christoph tries a head kick but it misses.
Veainu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Veainu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Christoph, pushing him back against the cage.
Veainu avoiding damage as Christoph throws knees to the body. #BC#
Veainu breaks the clinch. #T2#
Christoph scores with a nice head shot.
Christoph takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Veainu lands with a nice body punch.
Christoph with a nice cross.
Christoph misses with a lunging right hand
and Veainu counters with a stiff right hand.
Veainu throws a nice looking combination but Christoph bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Christoph chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Christoph with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Veainu to score with a decent uppercut.
Veainu blocks a head kick by Christoph.
Veainu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Christoph on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #ROC#Christoph is rocked!
Veainu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christoph.
Christoph is still on wobbly legs! Can Veainu finish him?
Veainu flashes Christoph a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Christoph's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Christoph crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Veainu punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Siale Veainu!

Event: DC 50: Half Century Special!
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1#
Christoph on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Christoph.
Battleby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Battleby throws a quick inside leg kick.
Christoph thows a left - swing and a miss!
Battleby fires out a quick counter leg kick but Christoph just manages to avoid it.
Battleby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christoph scores with a sloppy right hand. Battleby should have avoided that one.
Battleby throws a quick inside leg kick.
Christoph throws an off balance right hand
letting Battleby counter with a right hand.
Battleby misses the body punch
and Christoph connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christoph falls off balance throwing a combination
and Battleby counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Battleby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christoph throws out the jab.
Battleby seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Christoph misses with a looping right.
Cynical Christoph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christoph ducks under a wild hook from Battleby.
A thudding body kick lands there by Christoph!
Christoph misses with a lunging right hand
and Battleby makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Christoph defending well as Battleby loads up on a big left hand. #KD2#
Christoph lands a big right hand that sends Battleby crashing to the mat! Christoph stays standing though and waves Battleby back to his feet!#ROC2#Battleby is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christoph lands a jab to Battleby's midsection.#T2#
Christoph ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Battleby's jaw. Battleby's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Christoph does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cynical Christoph!
Cynical Christoph decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WVT 88: Beukeboom v Motts
Date: Apr 07, 2023

#R1#
Christoph ducks under a wild hook from Henderson .
Christoph ducks under a wild hook from Henderson .
Henderson misses with a hook.
Henderson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Henderson falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Christoph counter with a right hand.
Henderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Christoph wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Henderson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Christoph's head.
Henderson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Christoph stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Henderson lands with a nice combination. Christoph backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson blocks the body kick.
Henderson misses with a body shot #KD#
and Christoph counters with a nice right hand that sends Henderson toppling to the canvas! Henderson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Christoph finish him?!#ROC#Henderson is rocked!
Christoph throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Henderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Christoph finish him?
Christoph fakes the body blow, causing Henderson to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Henderson goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cynical Christoph!
After winning the bout, Cynical Christoph thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 83: Ihantala v Hightower
Date: Mar 24, 2023

#R1#
Corona slips a jab and a cross from Christoph. #CL#
Corona clinches up against the cage.
Christoph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Christoph lands a body punch.
Christoph can't find room to land a body shot as Corona controls the action.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Corona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Corona - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Christoph misses with a punch to the body.
Corona scores with a hook to the body.
Christoph lands a shoulder strike.
Christoph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Corona stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christoph misses with a punch to the body.
Christoph gets through Corona's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Corona leaning against his opponent.
Corona misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Christoph.
Christoph blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Christoph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Christoph tries to throw a body punch but Corona avoids it by throwing Christoph back against the cage.
Christoph works on Corona's body with a couple of short punches.
Corona tries to throw a body punch but Christoph avoids it by throwing Corona back against the cage.
Christoph lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Christoph misses with some punches.
Corona is trying to maintain a safe position but Christoph gets an underhook and turns Corona into the cage.
Christoph misses with the head strike.
Corona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Christoph as Corona tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Christoph breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Corona walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Christoph checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Corona walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Christoph checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Corona misses with an uppercut
and Christoph counters with a stiff right hand.
Corona throws a jab but it's blocked by Christoph.
Christoph steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Corona looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Corona tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Christoph manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Corona takes a swing at Christoph's ribcage but misses. #T2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Corona.#CL2#
Christoph pushes Corona up against the cage in a clinch.
Christoph misses with a punch to the body.
Corona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Christoph tries to break the clinch but Corona is controlling the position. #BC2#
Christoph breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Corona.
Christoph has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corona throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Corona changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Christoph walks forward, straight into a front kick from Corona.
Corona thuds his right hand into Christoph's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Corona fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Juan Corona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corona fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Christoph has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Christoph scores with a hook to the body. Corona takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Christoph. #T3#
Corona wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Corona scores with a nice right hand.
Christoph takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL2#
Christoph clinches.
Christoph can't find room to land a body shot as Corona controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christoph.
Corona has Christoph pushed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corona.
Christoph stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Corona swings wildly with an uppercut but Christoph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corona struggles to land a body shot inside as Christoph controls his hands.
Christoph lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Christoph.
Corona is trying to maintain a safe position but Christoph gets an underhook and turns Corona into the cage.
Corona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Christoph lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corona backwards.
Christoph lands a knee to the body. #T4#
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!
Christoph blocks a body shot from Corona.
Corona tries a body shot but Christoph blocks it.
Christoph scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Corona misses with a punch to the body.
Christoph can't find room to land a body shot as Corona controls the action. #TD2#
Christoph ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Christoph no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Christoph is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Christoph has his foot on Corona's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Corona works his way back into a safe position though.
Corona controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Christoph is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Corona is posturing up here but Christoph has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Corona tries to roll out but it's too tight and Corona has to tap! Slick submission there by Christoph!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cynical Christoph!
Cynical Christoph seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Juan Corona was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn'.

Event: WVT 72: Surianglek v Siale
Date: Feb 17, 2023

#R1#
Christoph looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Anderson misses with a hook. Christoph ducked under it nicely.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ryan Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson throws a jab when Christoph was well out of range.
Christoph steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
It seemed like Christoph was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Christoph on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christoph.
Anderson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Christoph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
A low kick lands for Christoph.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Christoph is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Christoph looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anderson connects with a right hand. Christoph shakes it off.
Anderson misses with a left hand
and Christoph counters with a slapping leg kick.
Anderson lands with a big left! Christoph is wobbled badly! Anderson comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Christoph to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ryan Anderson!
Our winner, Ryan Anderson, 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: WVT 65: Ihantala v Machado
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Christoph takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ronaldo tries to clinch but Christoph is having none of it.
Christoph misses with a series of wild punches.
Ronaldo scores with a kick to the body.
Christoph walks into a jab.
Christoph takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Ronaldo drives through and clinches with Christoph against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Christoph.
Ronaldo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ronaldo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ronaldo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ronaldo lands a hook that snaps the head of Christoph backwards.
Ronaldo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Christoph backwards.
Ronaldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Christoph scores a nice knee to the body.
Ronaldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Christoph makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Christoph misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Christoph misses with a knee to the head.
Ronaldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ronaldo is trying to stall.
Ronaldo digs a right hand underneath Christoph's ribcage. Christoph let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Christoph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Christoph breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ronaldo jabs Christoph to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ronaldo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christoph throwing a counter right hand but Ronaldo manages to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ronaldo!
Ronaldo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Christoph fails with an attempt to clinch.
Christoph throws a sloppy head kick and Ronaldo moves out of range easily.
Christoph tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ronaldo is able to avoid easily.
Christoph takes a kick to the side of the head.#KD#
Christoph lands a big head kick that sends Ronaldo tumbling to the mat! Christoph takes a step backwards and waves Ronaldo back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Watch Out Ronaldo has been cut.
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!
Ronaldo throws the left hand but Christoph avoids the punch easily.
Christoph was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Ronaldo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christoph.
Ronaldo walks into a stiff left hand from Christoph.
Ronaldo throws out a loose jab but Christoph uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Ronaldo tries to keep at a distance but Christoph has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Christoph.
Ronaldo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ronaldo misses with a punch on the inside.
Ronaldo lands a shot to the body.
Christoph struggles to land a body shot inside as Ronaldo controls his hands.
Christoph tries to throw a body punch but Ronaldo avoids it by throwing Christoph back against the cage. #BC#
Christoph breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ronaldo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ronaldo with a nice calf kick.
Ronaldo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ronaldo connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Christoph keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ronaldo.
Christoph swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Christoph avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Christoph staying out of range there.
Christoph half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ronaldo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ronaldo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Christoph pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christoph displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ronaldo throws out the jab.
Ronaldo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christoph sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christoph misses with a body kick.
Ronaldo throws a leg kick which misses Christoph's front leg but catches the back leg as Christoph tries to avoid it.
Ronaldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christoph.
Christoph tries to clinch up but Ronaldo circles away and keeps his distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ronaldo, as that shot connected.
Christoph scoring well with a low kick there.
Ronaldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That kick from Ronaldo tenderised Christoph's leg. Christoph is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Ronaldo misses the target.
Christoph blocks the body kick.
Ronaldo misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ronaldo scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christoph. Ronaldo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ronaldo misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Ronaldo forces Christoph back against the cage and clinches.
Ronaldo is struggling to control the position.
Christoph tries to land a knee to the head but Ronaldo blocks with his arms.
Christoph misses with a hook from the clinch.
Christoph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christoph jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ronaldo walks away with a smile on his face. Christoph gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ronaldo swings for the body but Christoph moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Ronaldo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Christoph doesn't seem phased though.
Christoph throws a leg kick but Ronaldo moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Watch Out Ronaldo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Watch Out Ronaldo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ronaldo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ronaldo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Christoph looks to land a left hand but Ronaldo moved out of range nicely.
Christoph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ronaldo throws a looping overhand right but Christoph ducks down to avoid it.
Christoph quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Christoph staying out of range there.#KD2#
Ronaldo lands a big head kick that sends Christoph tumbling to the mat! Ronaldo takes a step backwards and waves Christoph back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Christoph is rocked!
and Ronaldo counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Christoph! He's just covering up as Ronaldo starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Watch Out Ronaldo!
Watch Out Ronaldo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 59: Beukeboom v Red Eagle
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Urameshi throws a hook to the side of Christoph's head but Christoph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christoph throws a quick counter kick to the body but Urameshi avoids it.
Christoph throws a push kick but Urameshi slaps the foot to one side.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the head.
Christoph throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Christoph saw that one coming.
Jab, jab by Christoph - just one landing.
Christoph has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Slaughter Houze in the buildup to the fight.
Urameshi jabs Christoph to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Christoph wants to slow Urameshi down by chopping away at his legs.
We've been informed that Urameshi 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.
Urameshi misses with a looping left.
It appears Christoph was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi lands a slapping body shot.
Christoph gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Christoph with the inside leg kick.
Christoph staying out of range there.#T1#
Urameshi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Christoph looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Christoph lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#It looks like Yusuke Urameshi has been cut.
Urameshi misses with a looping left.
Christoph throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Urameshi.
Urameshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christoph scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Christoph throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Urameshi's corner calls for a 1-2. Urameshi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christoph appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Urameshi scores with a sloppy right hand. Christoph should have avoided that one.
Urameshi takes a swing at Christoph's ribcage but misses.
Christoph with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Urameshi to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christoph manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urameshi throws a shot from downtown. Christoph moves away and avoids it.
Urameshi digs a good hook to Christoph's body.
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
Urameshi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Urameshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Urameshi lands a jab to the head.
Urameshi misses with a hook. Christoph ducked under it nicely.
Urameshi throws an off balance right hand
and Christoph counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Urameshi thinking.
Urameshi slips a jab from Christoph.
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but Christoph ducks down to avoid it.
Urameshi lands a slapping body shot.
Christoph moves away from the strike by Urameshi. #T3#
Christoph connects with a leg kick.
Christoph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.#CL#
Christoph closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Urameshi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Christoph misses with a head kick.
Christoph pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christoph looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Christoph will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Christoph moves out of range of the strikes.
Christoph jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Christoph rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Christoph on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Christoph throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Urameshi misses the jab.
Christoph swinging wildly here.
Urameshi throws a hook but Christoph avoids it easily.
Christoph fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Urameshi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urameshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christoph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Christoph was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christoph wants to clinch
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Urameshi checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yusuke Urameshi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Urameshi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Christoph doesn't manage to clinch there - Urameshi circles away.
Urameshi lands a nice looking body shot.
Christoph takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Christoph throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Christoph misses the target.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Urameshi misses with a right hand
and Christoph counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christoph connects with a body shot.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Urameshi slips a jab from Christoph.
Christoph ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Christoph is looking to clinch.
Christoph staying out of range there.
Christoph cracks Urameshi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Christoph tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Christoph has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Christoph on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Urameshi.
Christoph swings for the body but Urameshi moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christoph. Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urameshi throws a lazy uppercut
and Christoph counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Christoph has Urameshi up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
Christoph working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Christoph tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Urameshi's elbow.
Christoph lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Urameshi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Christoph fails to land. #BC2#
Urameshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Christoph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urameshi.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Christoph.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Christoph appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christoph half committed to a counter leg kick.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christoph sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christoph throws out a loose jab but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Urameshi. Beautiful body shot.
Urameshi blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
Urameshi blocks the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Christoph clinches.
A hook to the body from Christoph.
Christoph scores with a shoulder strike.
Urameshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Christoph blocks a body shot from Urameshi.
Urameshi lands a body punch.
Christoph has a couple of punches blocked by Urameshi.
Urameshi blocking some punches.
Christoph swings wildly with an uppercut but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christoph unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Christoph has a couple of punches blocked by Urameshi. #TD#
Christoph pulls guard successfully. #SU2#
Urameshi gets to his feet - Christoph follows without any prompting.
Christoph misses with a hook.
Christoph is looking to chop away at Urameshi's legs. #T4#
Urameshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christoph.
Urameshi scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urameshi scores with a jab. Christoph acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Christoph steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
An attempted straight right counter from Christoph misses the target.
Urameshi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Urameshi thuds his right hand into Christoph's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Urameshi throws a series of punches but Christoph moves out of range.
Christoph tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Urameshi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christoph tries to clinch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi throws a series of punches but Christoph avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Christoph 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.

That was a close second round but I would say that Cynical Christoph will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christoph sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christoph half committed to a counter leg kick.
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Christoph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urameshi misses with a hook to the body
enabling Christoph to counter with a crisp jab.
Christoph misses with a jab to the body
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Urameshi.
Christoph takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Christoph uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi avoids the head kick by Christoph.
Urameshi punishes Christoph's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Urameshi.
Christoph throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Christoph displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urameshi throws out the jab.
Christoph tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Christoph takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Christoph throws a half hearted mid kick.
Urameshi throws a hook but Christoph blocks it.
Christoph throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Christoph is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Christoph ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Urameshi moves out of range as Christoph strikes.
Christoph swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Urameshi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Christoph scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #ROC#Urameshi is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Yusuke Urameshi's cut even more.
Urameshi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Christoph wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christoph tries to move into range but Urameshi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Christoph moved out of range nicely.
Christoph misses with a head kick.
Urameshi throws a series of punches but Christoph avoids them all with ease.
Christoph uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. #T3#
Christoph throws a lazy uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the liver by Urameshi. Beautiful body shot.
Christoph takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Christoph slips a straight right by Urameshi.
Urameshi lands a body shot.
Christoph throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Urameshi misses with a series of wild punches.
Urameshi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Christoph lands with a nice body kick. #CL#
Christoph clinches up with Urameshi and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Urameshi.
Christoph lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Urameshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Christoph throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Urameshi blocks it with crossed arms.
Urameshi misses with some punches.
Cynical Christoph has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Christoph breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Christoph digs a good body shot into Urameshi's ribs.
Christoph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
Urameshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christoph changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Christoph slips a jab from Urameshi.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yusuke Urameshi.
I think Urameshi 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cynical Christoph!
Cynical Christoph seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Yusuke Urameshi had this to say: 'You shouldn't talk, it makes you sound stupid'.

Event: WVT 52: Maestre v Beukeboom
Date: Dec 07, 2022

#R1#
Mazzariello swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Mazzariello gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Christoph manages to break the clinch.
Mazzariello misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christoph.
Mazzariello misses with a double jab.
Mazzariello moves in looking to clinch but Christoph pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Christoph on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mazzariello misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christoph.
Mazzariello swings for the body but Christoph moves out of range.
Christoph throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christoph misses with a body kick.
Mazzariello throws a poor cross that misses
and Christoph counters with a body kick that stops Mazzariello in his tracks momentarily.
Mazzariello has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Christoph.
Nice defenses there by Mazzariello.
Christoph misses with a head kick. #T1#
Mazzariello throws a leg kick but Christoph sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Christoph has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Slaughter Houze in the buildup to the fight.
Mazzariello thumps Christoph with a low kick.
Mazzariello ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mazzariello looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Christoph throws a quick counter head kick but Mazzariello was just out of range.
An inside leg kick from Christoph misses.
As Christoph backs off Mazzariello throws a huge counter combo but Christoph manages to avoid it all.
Mazzariello lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mazzariello changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Christoph loads up on a big right hand but Mazzariello slips the punch.
Christoph scores with a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Mazzariello. Beautiful body shot.
Christoph scores with a jab. Mazzariello acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Mazzariello misses with a jab to the body
and Christoph counters with a straight that turns Mazzariello's legs to rubber! Christoph pushes forward with more strikes and Mazzariello goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cynical Christoph!
Our winner, Cynical Christoph, 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: WVT 47: Motts v Melondov
Date: Nov 18, 2022

#R1#
A jab from Pandens misses.
A slow jab from Pandens misses its intended target.
Christoph blocks a jab.
Pandens lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pandens.
Christoph throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pandens misses with an uppercut
and Christoph counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pandens needs to keep his hands up - Christoph had a free shot at his head there.
Pandens blocks a head kick by Christoph.
Christoph tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Christoph throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pandens throws a leg kick
and Christoph makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Pandens really felt that one!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Pandens lands a big head kick that sends Christoph tumbling to the mat! Pandens takes a step backwards and waves Christoph back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Christoph is rocked!
Christoph lands with a slapping head kick.
Christoph is still on wobbly legs! Can Pandens finish him?#CUT2#It looks like Azriel Pandens has been cut.#T1#
Pandens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Christoph releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pandens loads up on a big right hand but Christoph slips the punch.
Christoph seems to have recovered his senses.
Pandens tries a head kick but it misses.
Pandens connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pandens's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Christoph connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pandens scrambles back to his feet.
Pandens digs a good body shot into Christoph's ribs.
Pandens loads up on a big right hand but Christoph slips the punch.
Pandens throws a nice outside leg kick.
Christoph 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.#CL2#
Christoph closes the distance and pushes Pandens back into the cage.
Christoph throws a knee to the head but misses.
Christoph working Pandens over with knees to the body.
Christoph tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pandens misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Christoph. #T2##TD2#
Christoph jumps guard and drags Pandens to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Christoph is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Christoph is looking for a triangle but Pandens pushes his legs off easily.
Pandens looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pandens trying to control the position from guard on top but Christoph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christoph trying to keep a closed guard but Pandens is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Pandens got a little sloppy there for a moment and Christoph has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pandens has managed to get both his arms back between Christoph's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB2#
Christoph is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Pandens frees his head nicely. Oh but Christoph has switched to an armbar! Pandens is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Cynical Christoph!
Cynical Christoph thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: LAFC 53
Date: Sep 18, 2022

#R1#
Christoph throws a head kick that misses.
Joshy throws out a counter right but Christoph avoids it with no problem.
Christoph ducks under a wild hook from Joshy.
Jab, jab by Joshy - just one landing.
Joshy jabs at Christoph's body.
Joshy lands a right hook to the body.
Joshy blocks a head kick by Christoph.
Christoph moves out of range as Joshy strikes.
Joshy misses with a lunging right hand
and Christoph counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Bam Bam Joshy has been cut.
Christoph attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Christoph's hands.
The fighters circling - Joshy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joshy lands a jab to Christoph's midsection.
Christoph slips under a jab.
Christoph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christoph is looking to counter with a body kick.#T1#
Joshy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Joshy throws a looping overhand right but Christoph ducks down to avoid it.
Joshy throws a shot from downtown. Christoph moves away and avoids it.
Christoph lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Joshy misses with a right hand
enabling Christoph to counter with a crisp jab.
Donk. Joshy catches Christoph right on the button with a cross.
Christoph moves out of range of the strikes.
Christoph swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Christoph takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Christoph throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Joshy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Joshy misses the target.
Joshy throws the left hand but Christoph avoids the punch easily.
Joshy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Christoph counters with a straight right hand.
Christoph doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Christoph misses the body punch
and Joshy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joshy slips a jab from Christoph.
Bam Bam Joshy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christoph blocks a jab.
Joshy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Christoph ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Christoph on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Christoph circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Joshy has Christoph up against the cage in a clinch.
Joshy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joshy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joshy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Still in the clinch, Joshy scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Joshy manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Joshy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Christoph is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3##SUB2#
Joshy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Joshy looking for subs off his back but Christoph has passed one foot through into half guard.
Christoph takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Joshy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Christoph wants to control from the top but Joshy keeps moving. #SUB2#
Joshy has an active guard here but Christoph has managed to pass into half guard.
Christoph works his way into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bam Bam Joshy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bam Bam Joshy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Christoph tests Joshy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joshy misses with an uppercut
and Christoph counters with a nice uppercut.
Joshy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Christoph at a distance.
Joshy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Christoph slips a straight right by Joshy.
Some bone on bone action there as Joshy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Christoph jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christoph stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Christoph moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Christoph on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Christoph misses with a two punch combination.
Joshy 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.
Joshy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joshy scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Joshy lands a nice shot to the body.
Joshy connects with a crisp jab.
Bam Bam Joshy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joshy scores with a jab to the body.
Joshy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Joshy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christoph counters with a left and a right that stings Joshy.
Christoph takes one to the side of the head.
Christoph takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big left from Joshy misses.
Joshy digs a good body shot into Christoph's ribs.
Christoph pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christoph pushes Joshy away with a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christoph throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joshy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joshy blocks a head kick by Christoph. #T2#
Joshy throws a shot to the body.
Joshy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christoph manages to avoid it.
Joshy scores with a jab to the body.
Joshy looks to score with a jab to the body but Christoph is just out of range.
Christoph appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Joshy scores with a jab.
Christoph misses with a body kick.
Joshy throws a jab when Christoph was well out of range.
Joshy blocks a head kick by Christoph.
A countering left hand to the body from Joshy misses.
Joshy throws a hook but Christoph avoids it easily.
Joshy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Joshy connects with a body shot.
Christoph scores with a jab.#CUT#That has opened up Bam Bam Joshy's cut even more.#T3#
Joshy lands a jab to Christoph's midsection.
Christoph looks to score with a jab to the body but Joshy is just out of range.
Joshy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joshy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Christoph looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Joshy ducks under a wild hook from Christoph.
Joshy moves in looking to clinch but Christoph pushes him off.
Joshy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Joshy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Joshy lands a jab to Christoph's midsection.
Joshy drops his hands momentarily and Christoph takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Joshy throws a hook but Christoph blocks it.
Christoph's corner calls for a 1-2. Christoph obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
Joshy jabs Christoph to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Joshy - just one landing.
Nice shot lands for Joshy.
Joshy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joshy throws a sloppy body shot
and Christoph counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Joshy thinking.
Christoph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joshy.
Joshy throws a looping overhand right but Christoph ducks down to avoid it.
Christoph misses with a body shot.
Christoph misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Christoph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joshy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christoph was well out of range. Poor timing from Joshy.
Joshy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bam Bam Joshy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bam Bam Joshy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Joshy misses with an uppercut. Christoph saw that one coming.
Christoph throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Christoph fails to land with a series of punches.
Joshy throws a hook but Christoph avoids it easily.
Joshy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Joshy throws a lazy right hand but Christoph sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joshy lands a slapping body shot.
Joshy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshy takes a swing at Christoph's ribcage but misses.
Christoph moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Joshy misses.
Christoph throwing a counter right hand but Joshy manages to avoid it.
Christoph lands a head kick! #T1#
Joshy fails to land with a series of punches.
Christoph closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Christoph fails to land with a series of punches.
Christoph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joshy misses with a hook. Christoph ducked under it nicely.
Christoph just misses with a punch to the body.
Christoph takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Christoph scores with a one two! Joshy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#The cut above Bam Bam Joshy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Christoph digs a good hook to Joshy's body.
Joshy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Christoph counters with a quick kick to the body but Joshy blocks it.
Christoph looks to throw the jab but Joshy is out of range.
Joshy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christoph.
Cynical Christoph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Some wild striking there from Joshy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joshy just misses with a punch to the body.
Joshy blocks the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Joshy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Joshy misses with the combination.
Christoph steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joshy.
A telegraphed right hand from Joshy misses the target.
Christoph moves out of range as Joshy strikes.
Joshy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Joshy tries to clinch but Christoph moves out of range.
Christoph throws a quick counter head kick but Joshy was just out of range.#T3#
Joshy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Christoph.
Joshy tries to move into range but Christoph moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Joshy connects with a nice looking jab.
Joshy misses with an uppercut. Christoph saw that one coming.
Joshy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Joshy misses with a wild body shot.
Joshy moves out of range as Christoph strikes.
Christoph lands a nice shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Christoph. #T4#
Joshy avoids the head kick by Christoph.
Christoph throws a shot to the body.
Christoph throws an off balance right hand
and Joshy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Christoph thinking.
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!
Christoph pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Joshy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Christoph at a distance.
A jab from Joshy misses.
Joshy scores with a nice right hand.
Christoph throws out a leg kick but Joshy moves out of range and Christoph only half commits.
A jab from Joshy misses.
Joshy slips under a jab from Christoph.
Bam Bam Joshy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Christoph uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joshy.

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 Cynical Christoph.
I think Joshy 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bam Bam Joshy!

Event: LAFC Vegas 2
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Maestro scores with a body shot.
Christoph takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maestro 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.
Christoph looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maestro throws a good cross that connects.
Maestro throws a shot from downtown. Christoph moves away and avoids it.
Christoph is looking for a counter combo.
Christoph throws a body punch but Maestro moves out of range. #TD2#
Maestro drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Christoph stops Maestro from passing to mount.
Maestro wants to control but Christoph is keeping him busy.
Maestro tries to move to mount but Christoph blocks the move with his legs. #T1#
Christoph trying to remain calm as Maestro controls from the top position.
Christoph tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maestro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Maestro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maestro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Christoph tries to buck Maestro off but Maestro is having none of it.
Maestro tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Christoph's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Maestro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Christoph, who protects the arm well.
Christoph trying to control but Maestro flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Maestro biding his time, controlling Christoph. #SUB2#
Maestro looking for the choke from the back. #T3#
Christoph trying to control the action but Maestro just sinks the hooks in.
Christoph staying busy and making it hard for Maestro to control.
Christoph trying to control the hands but Maestro breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here. #SUB2#
Maestro is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Christoph defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Maestro not allowing Christoph to control his hands. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Christoph turns into Maestro and is now in his guard.
Maestro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Christoph is one step ahead there.
Maestro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Christoph pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maestro is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maestro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matija Maestro 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#
Christoph throws out a loose jab but Maestro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matija Maestro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maestro connects with a body shot.
Christoph misses with a low kick.
Christoph on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maestro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Christoph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maestro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#It looks like Matija Maestro has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christoph avoids the body shot from Maestro.
Christoph loads up on a big right hand but Maestro slips the punch.
Maestro feints the counter takedown.
Christoph throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #TD2#
Maestro shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Christoph is trying to defend but Maestro finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T1#
Christoph is trying to control but Maestro manages to pass to mount!
Christoph working to try and regain half guard.
Maestro trying to control but Christoph is having none of it.
Maestro controlling from mount. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Maestro looking for a guillotine from mount but Christoph is having none of it.
Maestro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Maestro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Christoph is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Christoph working to try and regain half guard.
Maestro pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #T3#
Maestro looking to control but Christoph is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Christoph tries to lock up and control but Maestro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Christoph is wriggling around trying to escape.
Christoph wants to control but Maestro is having none of it.
Christoph is working to get back to half guard. #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.
Maestro trying to control but Christoph is having none of it.
Christoph stops Maestro from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Maestro avoids the attempt from Christoph to control.
Christoph sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christoph trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matija Maestro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matija Maestro's cut.
That's time! Christoph's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Maestro throws a shot to the body.
Christoph has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Christoph there as he acknowledges the shot.
Christoph takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maestro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maestro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Christoph misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Christoph.
Matija Maestro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Christoph defending well as Maestro loads up on a big left hand.
Donk. Maestro catches Christoph right on the button with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Christoph misses the target. #T1#
Maestro misses with a body shot.
Christoph is looking to counter punch.
Christoph throws a solid leg kick but Maestro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Christoph.
Maestro feints the counter takedown.
Christoph scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maestro looks to throw the jab but Christoph is out of range.
Maestro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christoph throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maestro on the side of the head.
Maestro looks to score with a jab to the body but Christoph is just out of range.
Christoph on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice takedown defense from Christoph. No joy for Maestro on that attempt.
Maestro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Christoph swivels and escapes.
Christoph thinks about countering with a head kick.#T2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Maestro.
Christoph looks to score with a jab to the body but Maestro is just out of range.
Maestro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Christoph takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maestro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christoph with a nice cross.
Maestro takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Christoph takes a shot right to the bread basket.#KD#
Christoph drops Maestro with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Maestro looks back up at him and smiles so Christoph waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Maestro is rocked!
Maestro misses with a hook.
Christoph looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Christoph throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maestro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Christoph defends it well.#T3#
Christoph misses with a looping right.
Maestro steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Christoph. That one must have hurt.
Maestro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Christoph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maestro.
Maestro misses the shot to the body.
Maestro just misses with a punch to the body.
Maestro just misses with a punch to the body.
Christoph takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maestro blocks the body kick. #T4#
Christoph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Christoph tries to land a front kick but Maestro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maestro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christoph.
Maestro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christoph.
Christoph swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A combination from Christoph does no damage.
Maestro connects with a body shot that sends Christoph's belly button to the back.
Christoph lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christoph throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maestro scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Christoph closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Cynical Christoph did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Matija Maestro's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Maestro scores with a punch to the head.
Christoph misses with a hook.
And Maestro tries to counter it with a takedown but Christoph pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Christoph keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maestro.
Maestro throws a nice looking combination but Christoph bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maestro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Christoph at a distance.
Christoph ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maestro moves away.
Maestro misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestro slips a straight right by Christoph.
Maestro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christoph was well out of range. Poor timing from Maestro.#T1#
Christoph dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christoph scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maestro in his tracks.
Christoph gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maestro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Christoph stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maestro blocks a jab.
Good exchange - Christoph coming out on top.#CUT#That has opened up Matija Maestro's cut even more.
Christoph throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maestro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Christoph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christoph moves away from the strike by Maestro.
Christoph swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maestro swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Maestro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maestro misses with a takedown
and Christoph makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maestro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Christoph swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maestro scores with a decent looking hook.
Maestro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maestro misses with a body shot
enabling Christoph to counter with a crisp jab.
Christoph misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3#
Maestro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Christoph sprawls well. Christoph wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maestro gets slowly back to his feet.
Christoph tried to counter with a leg kick but Maestro avoided it.
Christoph throws a hook but Maestro avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Maestro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Christoph dodges the punch combination from Maestro.
Christoph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maestro.
Maestro misses with a series of wild punches.
Christoph jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T4#
Christoph ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Christoph fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Christoph scores with a push kick.
Sloppy strikes from Maestro. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Christoph was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maestro.
Maestro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christoph lands with a straight right. Maestro didn't see that one coming.
Maestro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maestro misses with a hook
and Christoph counters with a series of strikes. Maestro will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maestro misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Cynical Christoph will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matija Maestro's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Maestro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christoph moves away.
Maestro misses with a lunging right hand
and Christoph counters with a left to the body.
Maestro thuds his right hand into Christoph's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Christoph moves forwards but Maestro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Christoph throws a looping overhand right but Maestro ducks down to avoid it.
Christoph looks to land a left hand but Maestro moved out of range nicely.
Maestro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab lands there for Maestro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christoph misses with a hook. Maestro ducked under it nicely.
Maestro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christoph counters with an inside leg kick.
Maestro scores with a sloppy right hand. Christoph should have avoided that one. #T1#
Christoph looks to land a body kick but Maestro moved away.
Christoph keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Christoph misses with a low kick as Maestro jumps back.
Nice body punch from Christoph.
Christoph takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Christoph throws a head kick but Maestro moves out of range.
Maestro darts in looking for a takedown but Christoph gets double underhooks and turns Maestro into the cage.
Christoph throws a quick counter kick to the body but Maestro avoids it.
Christoph goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Maestro throws a body punch but Christoph moves out of range.
Christoph waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maestro.
A slow jab from Christoph misses its intended target.
Jab, jab by Maestro - just one landing.
Maestro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maestro digs a good body shot into Christoph's ribs.
Christoph misses with an uppercut
letting Maestro counter with a right hand.
Christoph throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maestro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christoph takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Maestro moves out of range of the body kick from Christoph.
Christoph misses with a head kick.
Christoph scores with a push kick.
Maestro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christoph.
Christoph looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maestro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maestro looks to throw the jab but Christoph is out of range.
Maestro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maestro blocks a head kick by Christoph.
Maestro throws a counter combo.#T4#
Christoph throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maestro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christoph throws the left hand but Maestro avoids the punch easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Christoph.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christoph. Maestro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christoph takes one on the chin but seems OK. #TD2#
Maestro scores with a takedown into Christoph's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maestro trying to control but Christoph is working from the bottom.
Christoph controls Maestro momentarily but Maestro frees himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matija Maestro.
Well Maestro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 47:49
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matija Maestro!
Matija Maestro is the new lightweight champion!
Matija Maestro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: LAFC 46
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Stepanovich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stepanovich looks to land a right hand but Christoph moved out of range.
Christoph looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stepanovich.
Christoph lands with an overhand left.
Nice cross by Stepanovich.#CL#
Christoph has taken the fight to the clinch.
Christoph lands a nice knee to the body.
Good body shot from Stepanovich.
Christoph blocks a body shot from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stepanovich tries to break free but Christoph pushes him back against the cage.
Christoph blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Christoph scores with a shoulder 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!
Christoph digs a right hand underneath Stepanovich's ribcage. Stepanovich let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Christoph pushes Stepanovich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stepanovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christoph's elbow. #TD#
Christoph pulls guard effortlessly.
Stepanovich has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Christoph is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Christoph controls Stepanovich momentarily but Stepanovich frees himself. #SUB#
Christoph escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stepanovich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Christoph had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stepanovich defends it easily.#SU2#
Stepanovich stands and steps away. Christoph gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Christoph avoids the body shot from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich lands a jab to the nose.
Stepanovich throws a looping overhand right but Christoph ducks down to avoid it.
Stepanovich just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromChristoph.
Christoph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stepanovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Christoph.
Christoph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Christoph is looking to counter punch.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot. #T2#
Stepanovich looks to land a left hand but Christoph moved out of range nicely.
Stepanovich jabs Christoph to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stepanovich has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Stepanovich bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stepanovich cracks Christoph with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stepanovich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Christoph looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Christoph takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christoph looks to score with a jab to the body but Stepanovich is just out of range.
Christoph scores with a hook.
Stepanovich throws a lazy right hand but Christoph sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christoph quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Stepanovich.
Stepanovich is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Christoph had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Stepanovich looks to throw the jab but Christoph is out of range.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stepanovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Christoph scores with a nice body kick. #T3#
A shot to the body from Stepanovich misses
and Stepanovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stepanovich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Christoph with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stepanovich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Christoph counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Stepanovich is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Olenev Stepanovich has been cut.
Christoph walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Stepanovich drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Christoph swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Stepanovich's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cynical Christoph!
Cynical Christoph retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Cynical Christoph 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 102
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Redcliffe thumps Christoph with a low kick.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Christoph counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Redcliffe swings for the body but Christoph moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Redcliffe.
Good work by Christoph as he checks the leg kick.
Christoph goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Redcliffe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIST OF FURY in the buildup to the fight.
Redcliffe scores with a hook to the body. Christoph takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Redcliffe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Redcliffe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Redcliffe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Christoph throws a sloppy head kick and Redcliffe moves out of range easily.
Redcliffe feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Christoph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redcliffe keeps Christoph at a distance using the push kick.
A good leg kick by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Christoph wants to land a leg kick but Redcliffe is out of range.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Redcliffe sizes up Christoph with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Redcliffe with the inside leg kick.
Christoph fails to land with a series of punches.
Christoph looks to throw the jab but Redcliffe is out of range.
Redcliffe throws an off balance right hand
and Christoph counters with a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe misses with a low kick as Christoph jumps back.
Christoph looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick but Christoph sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Christoph looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Christoph crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Redcliffe - the referee stops the clock and Christoph gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Redcliffe. Christoph manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Christoph looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Christoph drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Redcliffe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick
and Christoph counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christoph throws a head kick but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Redcliffe. Christoph shrugs it off though.
Redcliffe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Christoph replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Redcliffe blocks it well.
Redcliffe scores with a head kick.
Christoph throws a half hearted mid kick.
Christoph checks a leg kick.
Christoph throws a big counter head kick but Redcliffe avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick lands from Redcliffe.
Christoph pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redcliffe connects with a single shot there.
Christoph moves out of range of the body kick from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Christoph.
A head kick misses from Christoph.
Christoph walks into a left hand. #T3#
Christoph connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Christoph misses with a looping right.
Redcliffe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Christoph moves out of range of the body kick from Redcliffe.
Christoph has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Redcliffe.
Christoph ducks right into an uppercut from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe feints and then cracks Christoph's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Christoph down.
Redcliffe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Redcliffe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Redcliffe misses with a low kick.
Redcliffe cracks Christoph with a right hand to the side of the head.
Christoph's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Christoph walks into a stiff left hand from Redcliffe.
Christoph walks into a jab.#T4#
Christoph tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Redcliffe lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redcliffe scores with a leg kick.
Redcliffe tries a low kick but Christoph avoids it.
Redcliffe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Redcliffe connects with a jab.
Christoph misses the shot to the body.
Redcliffe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Redcliffe with a nice calf kick.
Christoph takes a kick to the side of the head.
Christoph throws a lazy right hand but Redcliffe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Redcliffe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redcliffe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Christoph throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Redcliffe's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Redcliffe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut.
And Christoph responds with a good body kick, but Redcliffe manages to step out the way in time.
Christoph takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circling - Christoph throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christoph scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut
and Christoph counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Christoph checks a low kick from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redcliffe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christoph manages to avoid it.
Christoph is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christoph.
Christoph chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Redcliffe can pounce on him. #T1#
Christoph moves out of range as Redcliffe throws a body kick.
Redcliffe looks for the body kick but Christoph saw that one coming.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Christoph might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Redcliffe has got the better of the exchanges.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut.
Christoph throws a chopping leg kick but Redcliffe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Christoph is looking to land body kicks.
Redcliffe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Christoph chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Redcliffe can pounce on him.
Redcliffe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christoph can do to turn this around?
Redcliffe misses with a kick to the body
and Christoph connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Redcliffe connects with a leg kick.
Christoph moves out of range of the strikes.
Christoph tries a quick counter leg kick but Redcliffe is wise to it.
Christoph takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Christoph on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Redcliffe. Redcliffe obviously looking to wear him down.
Redcliffe swings for the body but Christoph moves out of range.
And Christoph responds with a good body kick, but Redcliffe manages to step out the way in time.#T2#
Redcliffe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Christoph's head.
Christoph waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redcliffe.
Redcliffe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christoph scores with the left hand. Redcliffe knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redcliffe scores with a hook to the body. Christoph takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Christoph bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Redcliffe's head backwards.
Redcliffe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kwame Redcliffe is winning the standup battle so far.
Christoph walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Redcliffe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Christoph's sensitive parts.
Redcliffe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Christoph. That did some damage!
Redcliffe throws a lazy right hand but Christoph sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christoph defending well as Redcliffe loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Redcliffe. #T3#
Redcliffe punishes Christoph's body with a nice straight punch.
Redcliffe misses with a leg kick.
Redcliffe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Christoph on the side of the head.
Christoph waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redcliffe.
A nice inside leg kick there by Redcliffe. That's going to slow Christoph down.
Christoph swings widly with a right hand
and Redcliffe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Redcliffe.
Christoph scores with a spinning back kick!
Redcliffe misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Redcliffe misses.
Christoph doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Redcliffe.
Christoph misses with a few strikes there.
Redcliffe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T4#
Redcliffe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Christoph.
Christoph takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Redcliffe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Christoph drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe looks to land a right hand but Christoph moved out of range.
Redcliffe throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Redcliffe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Redcliffe lands a leg kick that knocks Christoph off balance momentarily.
Redcliffe misses with a low kick.
Christoph is trying to counter with his kicks.
Redcliffe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Redcliffe throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Christoph moves out of range as Redcliffe throws a body kick.
Redcliffe scores with a leg kick.
Christoph misses with a body kick.
Christoph avoids a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Christoph on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Redcliffe with a hook.
Redcliffe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe misses with a left hand
and Christoph makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Redcliffe slips under a jab from Christoph.
Nice defenses there by Christoph.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christoph turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Christoph blocks a jab.
Redcliffe dips to his left and cracks Christoph with an uppercut!
Redcliffe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Christoph looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Christoph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Redcliffe blocks a jab.
A lazy left from Christoph finds it's target.
Redcliffe throws a body shot but no joy.
Christoph thinks about the counter body kick.
Christoph stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a glancing blow to the side of Christoph's head.
Redcliffe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Christoph misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses with a shot to the body
letting Christoph counter with a right hand.
Redcliffe throws a push kick but Christoph slaps the foot to one side.
Christoph shapes to counter with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a lovely overhand right.
Redcliffe thumps Christoph with a low kick.#T2#
Redcliffe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christoph now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Christoph moves away from the strike by Redcliffe.
Christoph misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Christoph.
A counter left hand to the body from Redcliffe misses its target.
Redcliffe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christoph appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Redcliffe lands with a nice body punch.
Redcliffe with the inside leg kick.
Christoph takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Christoph checks a leg kick.
Christoph follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Christoph misses with an uppercut.
Christoph misses with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Redcliffe - just one landing. #T3#
Redcliffe missing with a left hand there. Christoph was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christoph takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Christoph 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.
Redcliffe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Redcliffe thumps Christoph with a low kick.
Redcliffe misses with a hook. Christoph ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Christoph was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Redcliffe lands a nice shot to the body.
Redcliffe misses with a body shot
and Christoph counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christoph scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Christoph blocks the body kick.
Christoph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Christoph.#T4#
Redcliffe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Christoph slips a straight right by Redcliffe.
Christoph looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Christoph defending well as Redcliffe loads up on a big left hand.
Christoph avoids the body shot from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a jab to Christoph's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redcliffe staying out of range there.
Christoph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Redcliffe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Christoph has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Christoph moves out of range as Redcliffe throws a body kick.
As Redcliffe backs off Christoph throws a huge counter combo but Redcliffe manages to avoid it all.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut
and Christoph counters with a thumping low kick.
Redcliffe connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Redcliffe finds it's way through Christoph's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Redcliffe lands a head shot.
Redcliffe works the jab nicely.
Redcliffe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Christoph finds it's way round the side to connect with Redcliffe's head.
Christoph cracks Redcliffe with an open hand slap.
A punch lands to the side of Christoph 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Redcliffe thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Christoph was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Redcliffe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christoph.
An inside leg kick lands from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws an overhand right that lands on Christoph's shoulder, as Christoph tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christoph keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Redcliffe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Christoph keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Redcliffe misses the jab.
Christoph throws a big counter head kick but Redcliffe avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Redcliffe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Christoph.
Nice body punch from Redcliffe.
Christoph takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Christoph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redcliffe.
Christoph throws out a counter right but Redcliffe avoids it with no problem.
Redcliffe is looking to chop away at Christoph's legs.
And Christoph responds with a good body kick, but Redcliffe manages to step out the way in time.
Redcliffe throws a right hand that misses
and Christoph counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good leg kick by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Christoph is out of range and Redcliffe settles back down.
Christoph lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Redcliffe just misses with a punch to the body.
Redcliffe tries a low kick but Christoph avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Redcliffe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Redcliffe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Redcliffe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Christoph.
Redcliffe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Christoph is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christoph misses with a looping left.
Redcliffe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Redcliffe throws a low kick but Christoph moves out of range easily.
Christoph throws a lazy right hand but Redcliffe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christoph avoids a kick to the body.
Redcliffe throws a hook but Christoph avoids it easily.
Redcliffe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christoph was well out of range. Poor timing from Redcliffe.
Christoph thinks about the counter body kick.
Redcliffe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christoph.
Christoph let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Redcliffe lands a leg kick that knocks Christoph off balance momentarily.
Redcliffe avoids a kick to the body.
Redcliffe scores with a hook.
Redcliffe lands with a nice body punch.
Redcliffe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christoph.
Christoph avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Christoph throws a low kick but it's checked well by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe moves out of range of the body kick.
Redcliffe lands with a nice body punch.
Redcliffe takes a swing at Christoph's ribcage but misses.
Redcliffe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Christoph.
Redcliffe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Christoph counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
Christoph tries to land a body kick
letting Redcliffe counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Redcliffe misses.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick but Christoph sees it coming and moves out of range.
Christoph replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Redcliffe blocks it well.
Christoph tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheers as Redcliffe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Christoph doesn't seem phased though.
Redcliffe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Redcliffe. That's going to slow Christoph down.
Christoph throws a body kick that misses
and Redcliffe counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab lands there for Redcliffe.
That kick from Redcliffe tenderised Christoph's leg. Christoph is trying to keep his angry face on.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christoph ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redcliffe moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe had his way with Cynical Christoph in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Christoph looks for the body kick but Redcliffe saw that one coming.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick
and Christoph counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Christoph crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Redcliffe - the referee stops the clock and Christoph gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Redcliffe. Christoph manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Christoph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe connects with a leg kick.
Christoph walks forward, straight into a front kick from Redcliffe.
Christoph throws a push kick but Redcliffe slaps the foot to one side.
Redcliffe with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe scores with the left hand. Christoph knows he should have avoided that one.
A big right from Redcliffe misses.
Redcliffe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christoph was well out of range. Poor timing from Redcliffe.
Christoph will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Christoph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Redcliffe looks to score with a jab to the body but Christoph is just out of range.
Christoph steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Redcliffe scores with a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Redcliffe. Christoph shrugs it off though.
Nice shot lands for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a head kick that half lands.
A low kick from Redcliffe is predictable there
and Christoph counters with a nice leg kick.
Christoph wants to land a leg kick but Redcliffe is out of range.
Redcliffe throws a shot from downtown. Christoph moves away and avoids it.
Christoph throws a counter combo.
A swing and a miss from Christoph.
Christoph has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe blocks a head kick by Christoph.
Cynical Christoph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Christoph.
Redcliffe feints and then cracks Christoph's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Christoph down.
Redcliffe swings for the body but Christoph moves out of range.
Christoph ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redcliffe moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Redcliffe.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Christoph checks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redcliffe misses with a hook. Christoph ducked under it nicely.
Christoph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christoph chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Redcliffe can pounce on him.
Redcliffe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Redcliffe lands with an uppercut that bounces Christoph off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Redcliffe throws a leg kick
and Christoph counters with a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe lands with a hook. Christoph tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Redcliffe misses with a hook.
Redcliffe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Christoph stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Christoph on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Redcliffe dodges the punch combination from Christoph.
Redcliffe moves away from the strike by Christoph.
Christoph ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe tried to score with a low kick but Christoph checks it.
Redcliffe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That kick from Redcliffe tenderised Christoph's leg. Christoph is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
A big right from Christoph misses.
Redcliffe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Redcliffe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Despite the aggression on Christoph's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Redcliffe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Christoph takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christoph takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Christoph takes a swing at Redcliffe's ribcage but misses.
Christoph throws a sloppy head kick
letting Redcliffe counter with a right hand.
Redcliffe blocks a jab.
Redcliffe misses with a hook
and Christoph counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kwame Redcliffe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Redcliffe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:45
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 50:45
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Redcliffe!
Kwame Redcliffe retains his lightweight title!
Kwame Redcliffe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: LAFC 39
Date: Apr 23, 2022

#R1#
Christoph blocks a jab.
Altena has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Christoph ducks right into an uppercut from Altena.
Altena waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christoph.
A shot to the liver by Altena. Beautiful body shot.
Christoph checks a leg kick nicely.
Altena fails with an attempt to clinch.
Altena takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Altena.
Altena tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Christoph paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Altena will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Christoph on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christoph throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Altena counters with a nice uppercut.
Altena connects with an inside leg kick.
Altena scores with the left hand. Christoph knows he should have avoided that one.
Christoph looks to land a right hand but Altena moved out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Altena misses with an uppercut. Christoph saw that one coming.#T1#
Altena throws out a loose jab but Christoph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Altena throws a head kick but Christoph moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Christoph.
Altena tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Christoph manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Christoph misses with a hook.
Christoph ducks under a wild hook from Altena.
Christoph rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Altena counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donk. Christoph catches Altena right on the button with a cross.
Christoph fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Altena fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Christoph.
Ruud Altena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christoph misses with a two punch combination.
Christoph is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Altena fails with an attempt to clinch.
Altena lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Altena tries to clinch but Christoph moves out of range. #T2#
Altena moves into range and connects with a jab.
Altena lands with a hook. Christoph tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Christoph scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Altena doesn't seem bothered though.
Christoph fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Christoph connects with a body shot that sends Altena's belly button to the back.
Christoph motions for Altena to come forward. Christoph throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Altena is looking to clinch.
Christoph scores with a jab to the jaw.
Christoph dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christoph lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Altena blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Altena! But no joy.
Altena misses with a jab to the body
and Christoph counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Ruud Altena has been cut.
A shot to the body from Altena misses
and Christoph counters with a nice body shot.
Altena doesn't manage to clinch there - Christoph circles away.
Christoph throws a quick counter kick to the body but Altena avoids it.
Altena throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T3#
Christoph misses with a low kick.
Christoph throws a body punch but Altena moves out of range.
It seemed like Altena was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Altena throws an overhand right that lands on Christoph's shoulder, as Christoph tries to avoid the shot.
Christoph ducks under a wild hook from Altena.
Altena moves out of range as Christoph strikes.
Altena throws a looping overhand right but Christoph ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Christoph misses its target.
Altena pivots, looking for a leg kick but Christoph is out of range and Altena settles back down.
Nice straight punches there by Altena. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Altena.
Christoph connects with the punch.
Altena finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Christoph thinks about countering with a body kick.
Altena fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A good leg kick by Altena.
Altena walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Christoph checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Altena.
Altena just misses with a punch to the body.
Christoph swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Altena with a nice calf kick.
Altena looks to score with a jab to the body but Christoph is just out of range.
Christoph throws a quick counter head kick but Altena was just out of range.
Altena is looking to score with low kicks.
Christoph tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Altena is able to avoid easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Altena throws a leg kick which misses Christoph's front leg but catches the back leg as Christoph tries to avoid it.
Altena works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Altena takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick lands for Altena.
Altena throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Christoph on the side of the head.
Altena tries to clinch but Christoph is having none of it.
Altena tries to close the distance and clinch but Christoph swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Altena throws a body shot but no joy.
Christoph sizes up Altena with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Christoph takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ruud Altena will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ruud Altena's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Altena misses with a jab to the body
and Christoph finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Altena is looking to clinch but Christoph is avoiding it.
Christoph went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Christoph misses with a few strikes there.
Altena looks to land a right hand but Christoph moved out of range.
Christoph throws a body punch but Altena moves out of range.
Altena appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Altena is looking to score with low kicks.
Altena misses with a lunging right hand
and Christoph counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Christoph cracks Altena with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Christoph throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice shot lands for Altena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Christoph finds it's way through Altena's defenses.
Jab, jab by Altena - just one landing. #CL#
Christoph has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christoph lands a left hand that snaps the head of Altena backwards.
Altena trying to control the position but instead, Christoph has worked for underhooks and has pushed Altena into the cage.
Christoph throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Altenas head. #T1##BC#
Christoph breaks the clinch. #CL#
Christoph darts in and clinches Altena up against the cage.
Christoph is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Christoph with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Altena misses with a hook from the clinch.
Christoph working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Christoph jumps guard. #SUB#
Christoph has his foot on Altena's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Altena works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Altena is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Christoph has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Altena is looking to defend but Christoph has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Altena! Christoph pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Altena taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cynical Christoph!
Cynical Christoph retains his lightweight title!
A less than humble Cynical Christoph misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: LAFC 34
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1#
Christoph defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with a body shot
and Christoph counters with a straight right hand.
Oliveira darts in trying to clinch
and Christoph connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oliveira looks to throw the jab but Christoph is out of range.
Oliveira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christoph was well out of range. Poor timing from Oliveira.
Oliveira moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromChristoph.
Christoph scores with a jab.
Oliveira's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Oliveira duly obliges.
Oliveira throws a predictable looking body shot
and Christoph counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Oliveira falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cynical Christoph!
Cynical Christoph is the new lightweight champion!
Cynical Christoph 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: LAFC 24
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1#
Hoglander connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Christoph shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hoglander misses with an uppercut. Christoph saw that one coming.
Christoph takes one to the chin there.
Hoglander misses with a left hand
and Christoph counters with a low kick, right behind Hoglander 's knee.
Hoglander takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Christoph connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hoglander's hands.
Christoph lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hoglander at a distance.
Hoglander with a jab.
Christoph moves away from the strike by Hoglander.
Christoph staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoglander takes a swing at Christoph's ribcage but misses.
Christoph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Christoph on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Hoglander throws a jab when Christoph was well out of range.
A nice side step and Christoph releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Christoph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoglander manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Christoph.
Hoglander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christoph moves away.
Christoph let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Christoph misses with a head kick.
Christoph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoglander.
Hoglander cracks Christoph with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Christoph uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoglander.
Hoglander missing with a left hand there. Christoph was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christoph let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hoglander scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Christoph doesn't seem bothered though.
Christoph takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
Christoph slips under a jab.
Hoglander throws a looping overhand right but Christoph ducks down to avoid it.
Christoph jabs Hoglander to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Christoph chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Hoglander misses with a straight left.
Christoph takes a jab right on the kisser.
Christoph pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Christoph defending well as Hoglander loads up on a big left hand.
Christoph lands a front kick.
Hoglander throws a poor cross that misses
and Christoph counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hoglander lands a jab to the head.
Hoglander looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Hoglander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christoph.
Christoph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christoph moves away from the strike by Hoglander.
Christoph looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Christoph throws a nice head kick!
Christoph thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hoglander if he has to take too many more of those.
Christoph lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hoglander will feel that in the morning.
Christoph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoglander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christoph tries a quick counter leg kick but Hoglander is wise to it.
Christoph swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hoglander counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Christoph takes one on the button.#ROC#Christoph is rocked!
A shot to the body from Hoglander misses
and Christoph counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christoph is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoglander finish him?#T4#
Hoglander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Christoph on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Christoph seems to have recovered his senses.
Hoglander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christoph misses with a straight right.
Christoph lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice body kick from Christoph.
Christoph scores with a sloppy right hand. Hoglander should have avoided that one.
Christoph throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hoglander counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Christoph tries to land a front kick but Hoglander steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hoglander throwing a counter right hand but Christoph manages to avoid it.
Christoph is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hoglander rather than just go for the knockout.
Hoglander thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christoph throws a counter combo.
Christoph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoglander throws a poor cross that misses
and Christoph counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cynical Christoph will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hoglander takes one to the side of the head.
Christoph misses with a straight right.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Christoph in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hoglander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from Hoglander.
Hoglander misses with a right hand
and Christoph counters with a nice body kick.
Hoglander misses with a hook
and Christoph cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Hoglander is rocked!
Hoglander is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Christoph Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Hoglander is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cynical Christoph!
In his post fight interview, Cynical Christoph started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: LAFC Fight Night: Christmas Ev
Date: Dec 24, 2021

#R1#
Christoph lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Joshy clinches. #TD#
Joshy pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Joshy has his foot on Christoph's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Christoph works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Joshy is looking for a triangle but Christoph pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Joshy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Christoph doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Christoph manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Joshy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Joshy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Christoph doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Christoph manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Joshy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Christoph defends well.
Christoph must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christoph is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Joshy keeping moving, preventing Christoph from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Christoph got a little sloppy there for a moment and Joshy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Christoph has managed to get both his arms back between Joshy's legs - danger averted.
Christoph controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Joshy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Joshy is looking for a triangle but Christoph pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Joshy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Christoph sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Joshy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Christoph is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Joshy looking for a guillotine here but Christoph defends easily.
Joshy being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Joshy has his foot on Christoph's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Christoph works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Joshy looking for subs off his back but Christoph has passed one foot through into half guard.
Christoph controlling the pace. #T3##SUB#
Joshy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Joshy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Christoph is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Joshy is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Crapollas Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB#
Joshy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Christoph pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Joshy actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Joshy with the active half guard here but Christoph passes nicely into side control.
Joshy is letting Christoph control him for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Joshy tries to buck Christoph off but Christoph is having none of it.
Joshy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Joshy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Joshy is in trouble now - Christoph has advanced to mount!
Joshy really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Joshy is desperately trying to improve his position but Christoph has a good base and remains in mount.
Christoph tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Christoph has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Joshy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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 Bam Bam Joshy will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Christoph moves in looking to clinch but Joshy pushes him off.
Christoph with a nice calf kick.
Christoph throws a low kick but it's checked well by Joshy.
Christoph displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joshy throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Joshy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joshy moves out of range of the body kick from Christoph.
Joshy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Joshy moves out of range of the strikes.
Joshy slips a straight right by Christoph.
Joshy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Christoph showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joshy.
A jab from Christoph misses.
Christoph looks to land a left hand but Joshy moved out of range nicely.
Christoph throws the left hand but Joshy avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christoph throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Joshy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Christoph steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joshy.
Christoph chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Christoph goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Joshy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Joshy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Christoph counters with a straight right hand.
Christoph throws a jab but it's blocked by Joshy.
Christoph lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
Joshy gets tackled into the cage by Christoph. Christoph maintains the clinch.
Christoph has Joshy pushed against the cage.
Christoph misses with some punches.
Joshy scores with a hook to the body.
Joshy throws a punch but it's blocked by Christoph.
Christoph digs a right hand underneath Joshy's ribcage. Joshy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Joshy has a couple of punches blocked by Christoph.
Christoph lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Christoph.
Joshy lands a left hand.
Christoph stalling in the clinch but Joshy improves position.
A nice left hand lands by Christoph.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christoph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joshy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Joshy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christoph's elbow. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joshy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christoph.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joshy.
Joshy lands a nice uppercut.
Christoph blocks a body shot from Joshy.
Joshy blocking some punches.
Joshy prevents a body shot from Christoph.
Christoph dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bam Bam Joshy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Joshy working aggressively here.
Christoph has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Joshy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Christoph can turn it around.
Joshy tries to throw a body punch but Christoph avoids it by throwing Joshy back against the cage.
Christoph prevents a body shot from Joshy.
Christoph works on Joshy's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Christoph creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Joshy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Christoph lands a hook that snaps the head of Joshy backwards.
Joshy scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Christoph.
Joshy can't find room to land a body shot as Christoph controls the action.
Joshy misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Joshy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joshy struggles to land a body shot inside as Christoph controls his hands.
Joshy swings wildly with an uppercut but Christoph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christoph lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joshy backwards.
Christoph blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Christoph blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joshy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joshy working aggressively here.
Joshy misses with a punch to the body.
Christoph lands a body shot in the clinch.
Christoph lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Christoph creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Joshy throws a punch but it's blocked by Christoph.
Nice body punch from Christoph - that landed with a thud.
Joshy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Christoph is leaning against Joshy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Christoph.
Christoph lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joshy backwards.
Christoph lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joshy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joshy fails to pull guard.
Christoph blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Christoph lands a shoulder strike.
Christoph lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joshy backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christoph.
Christoph avoiding damage.
Joshy throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Christoph breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Christoph. That snapped Joshy's head back.
Christoph ducks under a wild hook from Joshy.
Christoph tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Joshy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Joshy tries to counter by clinching up but Christoph breaks away and moves out of range.
Christoph scoring well with a low kick there.
Christoph throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Christoph has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No joy there for Joshy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joshy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Christoph misses its intended target.
Joshy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Christoph tries to clinch there but Joshy circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cynical Christoph showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Christoph lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Joshy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christoph throws out the jab.
Joshy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Christoph.
Cynical Christoph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joshy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Joshy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Christoph looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Christoph looks to land a right hand but Joshy moved out of range.
Joshy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Christoph misses with a straight left.
Christoph is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice uppercut there from Joshy.
Joshy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Joshy avoids a kick to the body.
Christoph lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A slow jab from Joshy misses its intended target.
Joshy misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshy tries to clinch but Christoph is having none of it.
Christoph throws a jab when Joshy was well out of range.
Joshy is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Christoph's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Christoph stalks Joshy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Joshy's face. Joshy staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christoph throws out a leg kick but Joshy moves out of range and Christoph only half commits.
Christoph connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Christoph blocks a jab.#T1#
Joshy lands a head shot.
Christoph with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Christoph displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joshy throws out the jab.
Joshy throws a series of punches but Christoph avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Christoph on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Christoph walks into a stiff left hand from Joshy.
Christoph tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joshy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Christoph scores with a jab. Joshy acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Christoph moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Christoph creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Christoph lands a body shot.
Joshy tries to work over Christoph's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshy lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Christoph.
Christoph takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christoph scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Christoph misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Christoph breaks from the clinch.
Christoph blocks a jab.#CL2#
Joshy gets tackled into the cage by Christoph. Christoph maintains the clinch. #T2#
Joshy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Joshy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Christoph lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Joshy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joshy misses with a punch on the inside.
Joshy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joshy lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Christoph. #BC2#
Christoph breaks the clinch.
Joshy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Christoph slips a straight right by Joshy.
Joshy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Joshy misses with a looping right.
Christoph scores with a jab. Joshy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Christoph thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christoph pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joshy tries to counter by clinching up but Christoph breaks away and moves out of range.
Christoph fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Joshy is out of range.
Joshy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Christoph manages to circle out of the way.
Christoph pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Joshy staying out of range there.#T3#
Christoph loads up on a big right hand but Joshy slips the punch.
Joshy blocks a low kick nicely.
Christoph swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Joshy.
Christoph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Christoph is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Christoph walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Joshy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Joshy throws the left hand but Christoph avoids the punch easily.
Christoph throws a leg kick but Joshy checks it.
Joshy checks a leg kick.
Joshy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Christoph manages to circle out of the way.
Christoph walks into a jab.
Christoph slips under a jab.
Joshy throws a jab when Christoph was well out of range.
Joshy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christoph.
Joshy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christoph.
Christoph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joshy throws a nice looking combination but Christoph bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Joshy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christoph fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Joshy on the side of the head.#T4#
Christoph has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Christoph there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Christoph gets a clinch.
Joshy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Christoph breaks from the clinch.
Christoph misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christoph ducks under a wild hook from Joshy.
Christoph scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Joshy clinches with his opponent.
Christoph will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Joshy up against the cage.
Joshy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Christoph lands with a light punch inside.
Christoph lands a hook that snaps the head of Joshy backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christoph lands a body punch in the clinch.
Joshy lands a left hand.
Christoph lands a shoulder strike.
Joshy blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cynical Christoph comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Christoph 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cynical Christoph!
After the fight, Cynical Christoph was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: ENIGMA 49
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1#
Christoph swats away the attempt to clinch by Damnation.
Christoph lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Damnation gets a clinch.
Christoph lands an uppercut.
Christoph misses with a hook to the ribs.
Damnation tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Christoph smiles and moves away.
Christoph misses with a wild body shot.
Christoph waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Damnation.
Christoph jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christoph lands a jab to Damnation's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christoph swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Christoph has Damnation up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christoph.
Christoph lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Damnation tries to pull guard but Christoph holds him up against the cage and eventually Damnation drops back down to his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Damnation.
I was talking to Damnation's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Christoph swings wildly with an uppercut but Damnation uses good head movement to avoid it.
Damnation misses with a short punch on the inside.
Christoph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Damnation.
Christoph taking a breather.
Christoph lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Damnation backwards.
Christoph struggles to land a body shot inside as Damnation controls his hands.
Christoph misses with a punch to the body.
Damnation can't find room to land a body shot as Christoph controls the action.
Christoph misses with a body punch.
Damnation working aggressively here.
Damnation jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Christoph walks away with a smile on his face. Damnation gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Damnation. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christoph throws a jab but it's blocked by Damnation.
Christoph throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2##CL2#
Christoph gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Christoph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Christoph is working Damnation over against the cage.
Christoph taking a breather.
Damnation fails to pull guard.
Christoph misses with a punch on the inside.
Christoph misses with some punches.
Christoph lands a right hand that snaps the head of Damnation backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short left from Damnation.
Christoph can't find room to land a body shot as Damnation controls the action.
Damnation struggles to land a body shot inside as Christoph controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Christoph.
Christoph lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Christoph prevents a body shot from Damnation.
Christoph tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Damnation's elbow.
Damnation doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Damnation tries a body shot but Christoph blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cynical Christoph dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Christoph lands a jab to the head.
Damnation wants to clinch.
Christoph steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Christoph.
A nice leg kick from Christoph, right into the meat of the thigh.
Christoph looks to score with a jab to the body but Damnation is just out of range.
Damnation moves out of range of the strikes.
Damnation tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Christoph manages to circle out of the way.
Christoph tries a low kick but Damnation avoids it.
Damnation tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Christoph manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christoph tries to work over Damnation's front leg with a kick but Damnation checks it.
Damnation half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Christoph slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Damnation takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Damnation on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Damnation wants to clinch.#T1#
Christoph throws a jab but it's blocked by Damnation.
Christoph buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cynical Christoph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christoph looks to score with a jab to the body but Damnation is just out of range.
Damnation changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Christoph.
Damnation walks into a stiff left hand from Christoph.
Christoph throws a wild body kick that Damnation sees coming a mile off.
Christoph pivots, looking for a leg kick but Damnation is out of range and Christoph settles back down.
Christoph scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Christoph fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Damnation has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Damnation ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Damnation tries to counter with a takedown but Christoph is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Damnation has taken the fight to the clinch.
Damnation tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Christoph lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Damnation backwards. #T2#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Christoph works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Christoph creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christoph tries to throw a body punch but Damnation avoids it by throwing Christoph back against the cage.
Damnation fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Damnation prevents a body shot from Christoph. #TD#
Damnation decides to pull guard.
Christoph stays in close to Damnation's body and controls the position.
Christoph trying to control the position from guard on top but Damnation is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Damnation looking to control.
Christoph has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cynical Christoph 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#
Christoph looks to land a left hand but Damnation moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Damnation looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Christoph lands the left hand.
Christoph is looking to slow Damnation down with leg kicks. #CL#
Christoph gets tackled into the cage by Damnation. Damnation maintains the clinch.
Damnation tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Christoph just stands there and leans against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Christoph.
Christoph scores with a nice hook to the head.
Damnation tries to pull guard but Christoph holds him up against the cage and eventually Damnation drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christoph misses with a punch on the inside.
Christoph has had enough of the clinch but Damnation keeps him there for the moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Christoph tries to throw a body punch but Damnation avoids it by throwing Christoph back against the cage.
Christoph lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Christoph lands with a left to the head.
Damnation misses with a body punch.
Christoph lands a right hand.
Damnation's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Christoph working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Christoph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Christoph. #TD#
Damnation gets control of Christoph's arms and successfully pulls guard. Damnation will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jimmy Damnation has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christoph throws an elbow that misses. Damnation uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Christoph's guard. Nice move by Damnation!#REVR#
Christoph seems keen to control Damnation's posture.
Christoph controls Damnation momentarily but Damnation frees himself. #T2#
Christoph is pulling down on Damnation's head. It's preventing any offense from Damnation, at least for the moment.
Damnation looking to pass the guard.
Damnation passes Christoph's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Christoph 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christoph tries to roll over but Damnation keeps him under control.#SUB#
Damnation is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Damnation seems to be looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cynical Christoph comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Christoph 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cynical Christoph!
In his post fight interview, Cynical Christoph started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: ENIGMA 44
Date: Sep 19, 2021

#R1#
Draganov takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Christoph closes the distance and pushes Draganov back into the cage.
Christoph blocks an uppercut.
Christoph misses with a body punch.
Draganov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Christoph backwards.
Christoph lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Draganov lands a nice shot to the body.
Draganov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Christoph misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Draganov.
Draganov has a couple of punches blocked by Christoph.
Christoph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Christoph tries to throw a body punch but Draganov avoids it by throwing Christoph back against the cage.
Draganov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Draganov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Draganov.
Draganov throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Draganov blocks a body shot from Christoph. #BC2#
Draganov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christoph fails to land with a series of punches.
Christoph connects with a body shot.
Draganov throws a head kick that misses.
Christoph misses the shot to the body.
Crunch! Christoph slams his shin into Draganov's torso.#T1#
Christoph throws a leg kick but Draganov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Draganov looks to land a right hand but Christoph moved out of range.
Draganov lands a head kick!
Draganov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Draganov is looking to slow Christoph down with leg kicks.
Draganov slips a jab from Christoph.
Christoph tries to land a leg kick but Draganov saw it coming and moves away.
Christoph throws a low kick but Draganov avoids it.
Draganov misses with an uppercut. Christoph saw that one coming.
Christoph looks to score with a jab to the body but Draganov is just out of range.
Christoph waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Draganov.
Christoph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christoph fails to land with a series of punches.
Draganov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christoph throwing a counter right hand but Draganov manages to avoid it.
Draganov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Christoph throws a leg kick that misses.
Draganov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Christoph looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Draganov throws a series of punches but Christoph moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Draganov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christoph throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Good exchange - Christoph coming out on top.
Draganov connects with a body shot that sends Christoph's belly button to the back.
Draganov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Christoph doesn't seem bothered though.
Draganov misses with an uppercut. Christoph saw that one coming.
Christoph misses with a looping left.
Christoph avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Christoph walks into a stiff left hand from Draganov.
Christoph misses the jab.
Draganov avoids the body shot from Christoph.
Christoph moves out of range as Draganov strikes.
And Christoph counters with a quick kick to the body but Draganov blocks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Draganov slips under a jab.
Draganov dips to his left and cracks Christoph with an uppercut!
Christoph darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Draganov moves in looking to clinch but Christoph pushes him off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Draganov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Draganov tries to clinch up.
Draganov ducks under a wild hook from Christoph.
Cynical Christoph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Draganov moves out of range as Christoph strikes.
Draganov misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ivan Draganov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Draganov avoids the head kick by Christoph.
Christoph throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Draganov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Draganov digs a good hook to Christoph's body.
Draganov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body punch from Draganov. #CL#
Christoph has closed the distance and engaged Draganov in a clinch.
Draganov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christoph's elbow.
Draganov throws a punch but it's blocked by Christoph.
Draganov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Christoph misses with a short punch on the inside.
Christoph scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Christoph breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christoph lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Draganov clinches up with Christoph and pushes him back against the cage.
Christoph blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Draganov.
Draganov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Christoph lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Draganov.
Christoph blocks a body shot from Draganov. #T1#
Draganov misses with the head strike.
Draganov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Christoph can't find room to land a body shot as Draganov controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Draganov.
Draganov lands with a right to the head.
Draganov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Christoph backwards.
Draganov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Draganov gets through Christoph's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Draganov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Draganov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Christoph fails to land.
Christoph prevents a body shot from Draganov.
Christoph tries a body shot but Draganov blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Draganov fails to land.
Draganov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Christoph pushes Draganov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Christoph's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Draganov trying to stall but Christoph improves his position.
Christoph throws a punch but it's blocked by Draganov.
Christoph keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Draganov's efforts to push away.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Draganov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christoph misses with a body punch.
Draganov digs a right hand into Christoph's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Christoph's gas tank.
Christoph misses with a punch to the body.
Draganov struggles to land a body shot inside as Christoph controls his hands.
Draganov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Draganov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Draganov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Draganov.
Draganov lands with a left to the head.
Draganov tries to work over Christoph's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Draganov working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Draganov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christoph's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christoph.
Christoph blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Draganov.
Christoph working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Draganov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Draganov - that landed with a thud.
Christoph lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Draganov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Draganov misses with a two punch combination.
Cynical Christoph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Draganov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christoph.
Christoph punishes Draganov's body with a nice straight punch.
Christoph misses the shot to the body.
Draganov connects with a crisp jab.
Christoph takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL#
Christoph gets a clinch.
Draganov tries to work over Christoph's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Draganov misses with the head strike.
Draganov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Draganov.
Christoph prevents a body shot from Draganov.
Draganov has a couple of punches blocked by Christoph.
Draganov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Christoph doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Draganov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Draganov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Draganov lands a shot to the body.
Christoph lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christoph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christoph.
Christoph throws a punch but it's blocked by Draganov. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Draganov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Draganov scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#Christoph is rocked!
Nice body punch from Draganov - that landed with a thud.
Christoph swings wildly with an uppercut but Draganov uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Christoph pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Draganov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Christoph takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Christoph moves out of range of the body kick from Draganov.
Draganov connects with a body shot.
Draganov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Draganov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Draganov clinches.
Christoph doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Christoph misses with a hook from the clinch.
Christoph scores with a shot to the side of Draganov's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Draganov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Draganov.
Draganov struggles to land a body shot inside as Christoph controls his hands.
Ivan Draganov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Draganov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Christophs head.
Draganov is trying to maintain a safe position but Christoph gets an underhook and turns Draganov into the cage.
Draganov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Christoph throws a head punch that misses.
Christoph working aggressively here.
Draganov blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Draganov.
A short right from Christoph.
Draganov gets through Christoph's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Christoph tries to work over Draganov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Draganov digs a right hand underneath Christoph's ribcage. Christoph let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Christoph lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Draganov throws a punch but it's blocked by Christoph.
Christoph misses with some punches.
Christoph can't find room to land a body shot as Draganov controls the action.
Draganov lands a left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Draganov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Draganov 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Draganov!

Event: ENIGMA 39
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Christoph has closed the distance and engaged Madness in a clinch.
Christoph tries to work over Madness's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Christoph escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Christoph throws a sloppy head kick
and Madness counters with a stiff right hand.
Christoph ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christoph appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Christoph avoids the body shot from Madness.
Christoph is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Christoph swings for the body but Madness moves out of range.
Madness looks to land a left hand but Christoph moved out of range nicely.
Madness takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Madness throws a hook but Christoph blocks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Christoph.
Christoph lands with a straight right. Madness didn't see that one coming.
Christoph misses with a body kick.
Madness was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big left from Madness misses.
Madness keeps the fight on the outside.
Madness tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christoph was well out of range. Poor timing from Madness.
Madness drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Madness throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Madness loads up on a big right hand but Christoph slips the punch.
Madness misses with an uppercut
and Christoph cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Madness tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christoph was well out of range. Poor timing from Madness.
Christoph moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Madness misses with a left hand
and Christoph counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Madness thinking.
Madness looks to score with a jab to the body but Christoph is just out of range.
Christoph connects with a body shot that sends Madness's belly button to the back.
Christoph is looking to clinch but Madness is avoiding it.
Christoph displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Madness throws out the jab.
Madness thows a left - swing and a miss!
Madness keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Madness throws a body shot but no joy.
Christoph is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Madness rather than just go for the knockout.
Christoph takes a swing at Madness's ribcage but misses.
Christoph scoring well with a low kick there.
Christoph throws an overhand right that lands on Madness's shoulder, as Madness tries to avoid the shot.
Madness throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Christoph.
Christoph has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Christoph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Madness.
Christoph comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Madness shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Christoph doesn't manage to clinch there - Madness circles away.
Christoph tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Madness is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Madness moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christoph lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A nice leg kick from Christoph, right into the meat of the thigh.
Madness just misses with a punch to the body.
Christoph throws a body kick that misses.
Madness waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christoph.
Madness has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Christoph.
Madness looks to throw the jab but Christoph is out of range.
Christoph misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Madness tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Madness throws an overhand right that lands on Christoph's shoulder, as Christoph tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Christoph closes the distance and pushes Madness back into the cage.
Christoph tries a body shot but Madness blocks it.
Madness struggles to land a body shot inside as Christoph controls his hands.
Madness misses with a short punch on the inside.
Christoph blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Christoph tries a body shot but Madness blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christoph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Christoph scores with a nice hook to the head.
Madness misses with the head strike.
Madness misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cynical Christoph dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Madness misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Madness. Christoph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christoph fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Christoph throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Madness cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Christoph goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Madness on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Christoph moves out of range as Madness strikes.
Nice shot by Christoph.
A slow jab from Christoph misses its intended target.
Christoph throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Madness stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Christoph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Madness.
Madness misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christoph.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Madness dodges the punch combination from Christoph.
A little feinted left hand from Madness on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Madness connects with the punch.
Christoph throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cynical Christoph seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Christoph fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Madness misses the target.
Christoph throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Madness tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Christoph slips a jab from Madness.
Madness thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christoph ducks under a wild hook from Madness.
Christoph lands a right hook to the body.
Christoph cracks Madness with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cynical Christoph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madness jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christoph ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christoph has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Christoph takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Christoph ducks under a wild hook from Madness.#CL2#
Christoph rushes Madness and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Christoph breaks from the clinch.
Christoph lands a body shot.
Madness throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Madness chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Christoph can pounce on him.
Madness's jab looks to have found its range, popping Christoph under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madness avoids the body shot from Christoph.
Christoph misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Madness fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christoph manages to avoid it.
Madness misses with an uppercut. Christoph saw that one coming.#T2#
Madness tests Christoph's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Christoph. That's going to slow Madness down.
Good shot there by Christoph.
Christoph looks to land a body kick but Madness moved away.
Madness on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A combination from Christoph does no damage.
Madness scores with a jab. Christoph acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Christoph feints and then cracks Madness's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Madness down.
That kick from Christoph tenderised Madness's leg. Madness is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Christoph - that will leave a mark!
Christoph connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Christoph blocks a jab.
Christoph swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Christoph scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Madness checks a leg kick nicely.
Madness throws a jab when Christoph was well out of range.
Christoph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Madness ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christoph moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cynical Christoph showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Madness throws a poor cross that misses
and Christoph counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mister Madness has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Madness misses with an uppercut. Christoph saw that one coming.
Madness cracks Christoph with an open hand slap.
Madness throws a hook but Christoph blocks it.
Madness has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Christoph.
A slow jab from Christoph misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Madness on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice straight punches there by Madness. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Madness.
Madness throws a body shot but no joy.
Madness on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Madness slips a jab from Christoph.
Madness throws a hook but Christoph blocks it.#CL2#
Christoph drives through and clinches with Madness against the cage.
Madness lands a shoulder strike.
Christoph scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Madness being controlled against the cage.
Christoph tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Christoph presses Madness against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Christoph presses Madness against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Christoph lands an uppercut.
Christoph lands a right hand that snaps the head of Madness backwards.
Christoph lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Madness backwards. #ROC2#Madness is rocked!
Christoph misses with a punch on the inside.
Oh Madness is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Christoph prevents Madness from breaking the clinch.
Christoph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Christoph misses with a hook from the clinch.
Madness is trying to force a seperation but Christoph has the dominant position.
Madness blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Christoph misses with a punch on the inside.
Christoph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Christoph swings wildly with an uppercut but Madness uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christoph throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christoph.
Madness blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Christoph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Madness blocks an uppercut.
Madness working aggressively here.
Christoph misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Madness.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christoph.
Christoph misses with a hook from the clinch.
Christoph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Christoph fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christoph misses with a short punch on the inside.
Madness blocking some punches.
Madness seems to have got his legs back now.
Madness blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Christoph.
Madness lands a right hand that snaps the head of Christoph backwards.
Christoph misses with some punches.
Madness throws a punch but it's blocked by Christoph.
Christoph tries to throw a body punch but Madness avoids it by throwing Christoph back against the cage. #T2#
Madness blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cynical Christoph seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Christoph throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Madnesss head.
Christoph misses with a punch to the body.
Christoph works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Madness is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Christoph is keeping busy.#BC2#
Christoph's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Christoph slips a straight right by Madness.
Christoph buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Christoph dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Madness. That did some damage!
A nice inside leg kick there by Christoph. That's going to slow Madness down.
Madness circles away from the clinch attempt.
Madness ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christoph moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christoph lands with a kick to the ribs.
Christoph connects with an inside leg kick.
Madness takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Christoph connects with an inside leg kick.
Christoph connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Madness momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cynical Christoph comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Christoph 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 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cynical Christoph!
Cynical Christoph spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: ENIGMA 32
Date: Jul 18, 2021

#R1#
Christoph looks to land a combination. Muerte sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Muerte shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Christoph defends it nicely.
Muerte swings for the body but Christoph moves out of range.
Christoph defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Muerte.
Nice straight punches there by Christoph. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Christoph.
We've been informed that Muerte 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.
Muerte moves away from the strike by Christoph.
No joy there for Muerte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Christoph swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cynical Christoph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muerte tries to clinch there but Christoph circles away.
Muerte wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Muerte lands with a straight right. Christoph didn't see that one coming.
Muerte is looking to clinch.
Christoph tries to score with a low kick but Muerte moves his leg out of the way.
Muerte tries to clinch up.
Christoph throwing a counter right hand but Muerte manages to avoid it.
Christoph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muerte.
Muerte feints a counter leg kick.
Muerte fails with the takedown.
Cynical Christoph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Libertad Muerte.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muerte tries to move into range but Christoph moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Muerte tries to clinch but Christoph moves out of range. #T1#
Muerte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christoph.#CL#
Christoph clinches up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Muerte.
Christoph lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Christoph lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muerte backwards.
Muerte lands a nice shot to the body.
Muerte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Christoph backwards.
Christoph lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Christoph cracks Muerte with a nice body shot.
Muerte wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Christoph lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Muerte or not.
Christoph misses with a punch to the body.
Christoph gets through Muerte's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Muerte struggles to land a body shot inside as Christoph controls his hands.
Christoph lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christoph scores with a hook to the body.
Muerte is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Christoph lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Christoph digs a right hand into Muerte's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Muerte's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Christoph.#T2#
Muerte tries a body shot but Christoph blocks it.
Christoph lands a right hand. #ROC#Muerte is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Christoph scores with a nice short uppercut.
Muerte is still on wobbly legs! Can Christoph finish him?#BC#
Christoph's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Christoph closes the distance and pushes Muerte back into the cage.
Muerte is trying to stall.
Muerte tries to land knees in the clinch but Christoph avoids the damage to the body.
Muerte seems to have recovered his senses.
Muerte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Christoph.
Muerte looks winded!
Christoph lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Muerte or not.
Christoph lands a left hand that snaps the head of Muerte backwards.
Christoph digs a right hand into Muerte's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Muerte's gas tank.
Christoph lands with a light punch inside.
Christoph tries to land a knee to the head but Muerte blocks with his arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muerte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Christoph lands a shoulder strike.
Christoph lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Christoph lands a left hand.
Christoph lands a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cynical Christoph dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##KD#
Christoph waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Muerte. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Muerte to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Christoph slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Christoph controlling the position.
Muerte wants to get back to his feet.
Muerte seems a little lost for a moment, as Christoph dominates the positioning.#T1#
Christoph passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Muerte!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Muerte tries to hold on but Christoph postures up.
Christoph controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christoph continues to stall.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Christoph'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.
Muerte can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christoph controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cynical Christoph dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Christoph darts in and clinches Muerte up against the cage.
Muerte tries a body shot but Christoph blocks it.
Christoph is stalling here.
A head punch on the inside from Muerte fails to land.
Muerte tries to land knees in the clinch but Christoph avoids the damage to the body.
Cynical Christoph has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Christoph lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Christoph breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christoph is looking to land body kicks.
Muerte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Muerte is looking to clinch.
Muerte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muerte fails with an attempt to clinch.
Christoph is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muerte can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Muerte looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice body punch from Christoph.
Christoph misses with a jab, cross combination.
Muerte is looking to clinch.
Christoph feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Christoph's jab looks to have found its range, popping Muerte under the eye.
Muerte tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Christoph manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Muerte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christoph keeps the fight on the outside.
Christoph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muerte.
Muerte tries to clinch up but Christoph circles away and keeps his distance.
Christoph scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Christoph throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Christoph lands a jab.
Muerte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christoph tests Muerte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Muerte tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A chopping leg kick lands by Christoph.
Christoph scores with a shot to the body.
Christoph has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Muerte tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Christoph manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Muerte fails with an attempt to clinch.
Muerte tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muerte takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Christoph drives through and clinches with Muerte against the cage. #T2#
Christoph lands a left hand.
Muerte lands a nice shot to the body.
I was talking to Christoph's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Muerte wants to stall.
Christoph is leaning against Muerte and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Muerte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Christoph lands a body shot.
Christoph lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Muerte.
Christoph blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Christoph presses Muerte against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Christoph lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Christoph breaks from the clinch.
Christoph scores with a shot to the body.
Christoph bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Muerte's head backwards.
Christoph lands a body shot.
Christoph smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#KD#
A big head kick from Christoph and Muerte is sent sprawling to the canvas!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christoph controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Libertad Muerte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christoph forces his way into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cynical Christoph showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Christoph 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 30:25
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:25
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cynical Christoph!
Cynical Christoph tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: ENIGMA 25
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
Redcliffe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Redcliffe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Redcliffe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Christoph moves into the clinch.
Christoph tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redcliffe's elbow.
Redcliffe tries to work over Christoph's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Christoph throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Redcliffes head.
Redcliffe misses with some punches.
Christoph misses with a short punch on the inside.
Christoph keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Redcliffe's efforts to push away.
Redcliffe lands with a right to the head.
Christoph blocks a body shot from Redcliffe. #BC#
Redcliffe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Redcliffe jabs Christoph to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Redcliffe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A shot to the liver by Christoph. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christoph shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Christoph misses with a body shot.
Christoph misses with a right hand
and Redcliffe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Redcliffe with a nice calf kick.
Christoph throws a leg kick but Redcliffe sees it coming and moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Christoph 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Christoph checks a low kick from Redcliffe.#T1#
Redcliffe throws a head kick but Christoph moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Redcliffe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Redcliffe.
Redcliffe feints and then cracks Christoph's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Christoph down.
Redcliffe lands with a straight right. Christoph didn't see that one coming.
Christoph blocks a leg kick.
Christoph throws a counter combo.
Redcliffe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Redcliffe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Redcliffe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Redcliffe loads up on a big right hand but Christoph slips the punch.
Christoph's jab looks to have found its range, popping Redcliffe under the eye.
Redcliffe lands with a hook. Christoph tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Redcliffe throws a body punch but Christoph moves out of range.
Redcliffe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Christoph.
Christoph misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Christoph misses with a leg kick
and Redcliffe counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christoph throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Redcliffe misses with a body kick.
Redcliffe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A bone on bone clash there as Christoph blocks the leg kick.
Christoph attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Christoph as he checks the leg kick.
Redcliffe throws out a leg kick but Christoph moves out of range and Redcliffe only half commits.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Redcliffe.
Christoph thuds a left hand into Redcliffe's body.#T2##CL2#
Christoph clinches up with Redcliffe and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses with a punch on the inside.
Redcliffe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Redcliffe misses with some punches.
Redcliffe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Christophs head.
Christoph goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Christoph breaks the clinch.
Christoph displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Redcliffe throws out the jab.
Christoph bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Redcliffe's head backwards.
Redcliffe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Christoph on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Redcliffe slips under a jab.
Redcliffe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Redcliffe throws a front kick aimed at Christoph's knee but Christoph avoids it well.
Redcliffe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Christoph connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Redcliffe scrambles back to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christoph.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christoph throws a right and a left that both miss.
Christoph digs a good hook to Redcliffe's body.
Redcliffe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Christoph tries a head kick but it misses.
Christoph just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRedcliffe.
Redcliffe lands with an overhand left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe 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#
Christoph uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Redcliffe.
Christoph tries a quick counter leg kick but Redcliffe is wise to it.
Christoph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redcliffe was well out of range. Poor timing from Christoph.
Redcliffe feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Christoph takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Christoph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a big shot that misses.
Redcliffe scores with a punch to the head.
Christoph takes a swing at Redcliffe's ribcage but misses.
Christoph throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Redcliffe.
Christoph is looking to slow Redcliffe down with leg kicks.
Good work by Christoph as he checks the leg kick.
Christoph staying out of range there.
Redcliffe throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Christoph.
Christoph looks to land a left hand but Redcliffe moved out of range nicely.
Christoph attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Christoph misses with a straight right.
Christoph tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Redcliffe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christoph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe backing away here, and Christoph unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Redcliffe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Redcliffe misses with a hook. Christoph ducked under it nicely.
Kwame Redcliffe is winning the standup battle so far.
Christoph moves away from the strike by Redcliffe. #T1#
Christoph defending well as Redcliffe loads up on a big left hand.
Redcliffe is looking to score with low kicks.
Redcliffe 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.
Redcliffe throws a low kick but Christoph avoids it.
Redcliffe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab lands there for Redcliffe.
Christoph checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Redcliffe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Christoph. Those never looked like landing.
Redcliffe scores with a jab to the body.
Christoph misses with an uppercut. Redcliffe saw that one coming.
Christoph has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Christoph fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Redcliffe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Christoph misses with a wild body shot.
Christoph throws an overhand right that lands on Redcliffe's shoulder, as Redcliffe tries to avoid the shot.
Redcliffe throws a front kick that sends Christoph stumbling back into the cage.
Christoph takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redcliffe cracks a nice hook into Christoph's ribs.
A nice leg kick from Redcliffe, right into the meat of the thigh.
Redcliffe misses with a low kick.
Christoph ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.
Christoph lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Christoph scores with a shot to the body.
Christoph keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Redcliffe moves out of range as Christoph strikes.
Redcliffe lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Redcliffe tries to land a leg kick but Christoph saw it coming and moves away.
Christoph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Redcliffe is looking to counter with a body kick.
Redcliffe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Christoph fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Christoph tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Christoph tries a low kick but Redcliffe avoids it.
Redcliffe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Redcliffe looks to score with a jab to the body but Christoph is just out of range.
A nice side step and Christoph releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Christoph scores with the left hand. Redcliffe knows he should have avoided that one.
Redcliffe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Redcliffe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Redcliffe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Christoph to score with a decent uppercut.
Redcliffe connects with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christoph avoids the head kick by Redcliffe.
Christoph has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Redcliffe.
A telegraphed right hand from Christoph misses the target.
A big right from Redcliffe misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Redcliffe blocks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe 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#
Christoph lands with a straight right. Redcliffe didn't see that one coming.
Cynical Christoph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Decent striking displayed by Redcliffe there.
Redcliffe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christoph.
Redcliffe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Christoph checks it well.
Redcliffe throws a hook but Christoph avoids it easily.
Christoph only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Redcliffe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Christoph throws a leg kick
and Redcliffe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christoph throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Christoph 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.
Redcliffe throws out a leg kick but Christoph moves out of range and Redcliffe only half commits.
Christoph just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Christoph.
Christoph checks a leg kick.
Christoph misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christoph throws a low kick but Redcliffe moves out of range easily.
Christoph wants to slow Redcliffe down by chopping away at his legs.
Christoph throws out a loose jab but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christoph tries to clinch but Redcliffe is having none of it.
Redcliffe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Christoph.
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!
Christoph's jab looks to have found its range, popping Redcliffe under the eye.
Redcliffe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Christoph.#T1#
Redcliffe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Christoph under the eye.
Christoph is looking to chop away at Redcliffe's legs.
Christoph pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christoph. Redcliffe does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christoph. Redcliffe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christoph thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christoph gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Redcliffe cracks Christoph with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A slapping body kick lands there for Redcliffe.
A nice leg kick lands there from Redcliffe.
Christoph lands with an uppercut that bounces Redcliffe off the cage and back into range.
Christoph looks to land a right hand but Redcliffe moved out of range.
Redcliffe scores with a nice head shot.
Redcliffe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redcliffe scores with a hook.
Christoph misses with a lunging right hand
and Redcliffe counters with an outside leg kick.
Redcliffe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Christoph at a distance.
Redcliffe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Christoph looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A low kick lands for Redcliffe. #T2#
Redcliffe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Christoph has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Redcliffe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Christoph has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice shot lands for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe feints and then cracks Christoph's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Christoph down.
Christoph with a nice calf kick.#CL2#
Christoph rushes Redcliffe and presses him up against the cage.
Redcliffe misses with a body punch.
Redcliffe tries a body shot but Christoph blocks it.
Redcliffe scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Christoph.
Christoph misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Christoph breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christoph throws an overhand right that lands on Redcliffe's shoulder, as Redcliffe tries to avoid the shot.
Redcliffe digs a good hook to Christoph's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Christoph.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redcliffe looks for the body kick but Christoph saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Redcliffe. That's going to slow Christoph down.
Christoph tries to clinch up.
Redcliffe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christoph.
Kwame Redcliffe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Christoph looks to throw the jab but Redcliffe is out of range.
Redcliffe throwing a counter right hand but Christoph manages to avoid it.

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 Kwame Redcliffe.
Well Redcliffe 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Redcliffe!
Our winner, Kwame Redcliffe, 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: ENIGMA 18
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Christoph waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dhargey.
Christoph misses with a few strikes there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dhargey has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Christoph swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dhargey with the counter takedown but Christoph avoids it easily.
Dhargey doesn't manage to clinch there - Christoph circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dhargey is defended easily by Christoph.
Christoph throws a big counter combination but Dhargey scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cynical Christoph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christoph misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christoph misses the jab.
Dhargey tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice shot lands for Christoph.
Christoph looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dhargey shoots in looking for a takedown but Christoph manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dhargey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
Dhargey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Christoph walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dhargey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dhargey, as that shot connected.
Christoph swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Dhargey rushes Christoph and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Dhargey gets control of Christoph's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dhargey will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Dhargey has his feet on Christoph's thighs here. He's pushed Christoph off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Christoph screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yaden Dhargey!
Yaden Dhargey is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Yaden Dhargey 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 13
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1##CL#
Christoph pushes Redcliffe up against the cage in a clinch.
Christoph misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Redcliffe.
A head punch on the inside from Christoph fails to land.
Redcliffe misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redcliffe.
Christoph misses with a hook from the clinch.
Christoph has Redcliffe pressed against the cage, preventing Redcliffe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Christoph throws a punch but it's blocked by Redcliffe. #BC2#
Redcliffe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Christoph wants to slow Redcliffe down by chopping away at his legs.
Christoph is looking to clinch.
Christoph looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Christoph has Redcliffe up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christoph misses with a hook to the ribs.
Christoph has a couple of punches blocked by Redcliffe.
Nice body punch from Christoph - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Redcliffe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body punch from Christoph.
Redcliffe misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christoph throws a big shot that misses.
Redcliffe throws out a counter right but Christoph avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Redcliffe keeps the fight on the outside.
Redcliffe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cynical Christoph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Christoph clinches with his opponent.
Christoph tries to work over Redcliffe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Christoph lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Redcliffe misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Christoph scores with a nice short uppercut.
Christoph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Christoph misses with some punches.
Christoph misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Redcliffe manages to break the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Redcliffe checks a leg kick.
Christoph checks the leg kick nicely there.
Christoph ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.
Christoph appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Christoph missing with a left hand there. Redcliffe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheers as Redcliffe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Christoph doesn't seem phased though.
Redcliffe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Christoph darts in looking for a takedown but Redcliffe gets double underhooks and turns Christoph into the cage.
Redcliffe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christoph blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Redcliffe throws a head punch that misses.
Christoph's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Redcliffe throws a head punch that misses.
Christoph misses with a hook from the clinch.
Christoph blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Redcliffe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kwame Redcliffe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redcliffe throws a lazy uppercut
and Christoph cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Christoph lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Christoph motions for Redcliffe to come forward. Christoph throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Christoph buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe throws a body punch but Christoph moves out of range.
Christoph with the inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Christoph coming out on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redcliffe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Redcliffe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Christoph misses with an uppercut. Redcliffe saw that one coming.
Christoph throws the left hand but Redcliffe avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cynical Christoph 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#
Redcliffe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Christoph can pounce on him.
Christoph misses with a jab, cross combination.
Christoph misses with a low kick.#CL#
Christoph gets a clinch.
Christoph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Christoph throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Redcliffes head.
Christoph lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cynical Christoph has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Redcliffe blocking some punches.
Redcliffe swings wildly with an uppercut but Christoph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christoph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Redcliffe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Redcliffe tries to work over Christoph's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Redcliffe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Christoph.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christoph.
Redcliffe misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Redcliffe breaks the clinch.
Christoph takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christoph throws a lazy uppercut
and Redcliffe counters with a body kick that stops Christoph in his tracks momentarily. #T1#
Redcliffe checks a leg kick nicely.
Christoph scores with a crisp jab that stopped Redcliffe in his tracks.
Christoph throws a hook but Redcliffe avoids it easily.
Christoph shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Redcliffe sprawls well. Redcliffe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Christoph gets slowly back to his feet.
Redcliffe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Redcliffe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Redcliffe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Redcliffe follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Cynical Christoph is winning the standup battle so far.
Christoph swinging wildly here.
A bone on bone clash there as Redcliffe blocks the leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Redcliffe.
Christoph takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
A clash of legs there as Redcliffe blocks the low kick.
Christoph connects with the punch.
A slow jab from Christoph misses its intended target.
Redcliffe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Christoph ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redcliffe moves away.
Redcliffe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christoph.
Christoph scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christoph misses with a straight left.
Christoph misses with a looping left.
Christoph throws a right hand that misses
and Redcliffe counters with a good low kick that Christoph was not able to check.
A shot to the body from Christoph misses
and Redcliffe counters with a low kick, right behind Christoph 's knee. #CL#
Christoph gets a clinch.
Redcliffe blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Christoph.
Redcliffe lands with a short shot to the head.
Christoph lands a nice uppercut.
Redcliffe lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Christoph.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cynical Christoph dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Christoph clinches.
Christoph scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Redcliffe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christoph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Redcliffe moves out of range as Christoph strikes.
Redcliffe throws out a counter right but Christoph avoids it with no problem.
Redcliffe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christoph.
A slow jab from Redcliffe misses its intended target.
Redcliffe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice side step and Redcliffe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Redcliffe misses with a straight left.
Christoph waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redcliffe.
Redcliffe scores with a push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Christoph has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Redcliffe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Christoph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redcliffe was well out of range. Poor timing from Christoph.
Redcliffe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Redcliffe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christoph.
Christoph throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Christoph checks a leg kick nicely.
Christoph swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Christoph misses with an uppercut.
Christoph moves in looking to clinch but Redcliffe pushes him off.
Christoph throws a quick inside leg kick.
Christoph throws a body punch but Redcliffe moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Redcliffe! But no joy.
Christoph is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Redcliffe can do to turn this around?
Christoph misses with a low kick as Redcliffe jumps back.
Redcliffe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Christoph connects with a jab.
Christoph getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A telegraphed right hand from Christoph misses the target.
Redcliffe looks to score with a jab to the body but Christoph is just out of range.
It looked like Christoph wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Christoph stuns Redcliffe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good work by Christoph as he checks the leg kick.
Christoph lands the left hand.
Redcliffe moves out of range of the leg kick from Christoph.#T2#
Redcliffe throws a body punch but Christoph moves out of range.
Christoph chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Redcliffe can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redcliffe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christoph moves away.
Redcliffe looks for the body kick but Christoph saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Christoph misses the target.
Christoph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Redcliffe is looking to chop away at Christoph's legs.
Christoph was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Christoph turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Christoph is predictable there
and Redcliffe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Redcliffe throws a body punch but Christoph moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Christoph misses its target.
Redcliffe is looking to score with low kicks.
Christoph throws out a loose jab but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christoph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christoph moves away.
Kwame Redcliffe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christoph thumps Redcliffe with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cynical Christoph showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Christoph 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cynical Christoph!
After the fight, Cynical Christoph was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: ENIGMA 8
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1#
Christoph lands a jab to the head.
Christoph looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cynical Christoph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kozlov loads up on a big right hand but Christoph slips the punch.
Kozlov swinging wildly here.
Kozlov moves away from the strike by Christoph.
A little jabbing left from Kozlov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Christoph misses with a body punch
and Kozlov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Kozlov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kozlov throws a hook but Christoph blocks it.
Kozlov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kozlov looks to land a left hand but Christoph moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Kozlov gets tackled into the cage by Christoph. Christoph maintains the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Christoph.
Kozlov blocks a body shot from Christoph.
Kozlov is trying to break the clinch but Christoph has him pressed against the cage.
Christoph softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Christoph scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christoph throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kozlovs head. #ROC#Kozlov is rocked!#BC2#
Kozlov breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Kozlov. #T1#
Kozlov looks to land a right hand but Christoph moved out of range.
Christoph throws a body punch but Kozlov moves out of range.
Christoph misses with a hook to the body
and Kozlov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kozlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Christoph is just out of range.
Christoph is looking to counter punch.
Some wild striking there from Kozlov.
Christoph throws a body shot but no joy.
Christoph connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kozlov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Christoph swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Kozlov counter with a right hand.
Christoph takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Christoph wants to land a leg kick but Kozlov is out of range.
Kozlov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kozlov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Christoph gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kozlov is trying to break the clinch but Christoph has him pressed against the cage.
Christoph softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Kozlov tries a body shot but Christoph blocks it.
Christoph lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Christoph scores with a shot to the side of Kozlov's head.
Kozlov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Christoph digs a right hand into Kozlov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kozlov's gas tank.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Christoph has Kozlov pressed against the cage, preventing Kozlov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Christoph scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Christoph.
Christoph cracks Kozlov with a nice body shot.
Kozlov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kozlov misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Christoph.
Kozlov looks winded!
Christoph lands an uppercut.
Christoph is leaning against Kozlov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Christoph stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christoph lands with a light punch inside.
Kozlov is still on wobbly legs! Can Christoph finish him?
Christoph working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Christoph pushes Kozlov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Christoph lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cynical Christoph 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#
Christoph takes a swing at Kozlov's ribcage but misses.
Kozlov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kozlov seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice jab there from Christoph.
Kozlov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice cross by Christoph.
Igor Kozlov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Christoph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kozlov.
Kozlov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kozlov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Christoph to score with a decent uppercut.
Christoph punishes Kozlov's body with a nice straight punch.
Christoph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kozlov throws out a counter right but Christoph avoids it with no problem.
Kozlov slips under a jab from Christoph.
Christoph throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kozlov. Christoph does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christoph tests Kozlov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Christoph takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Christoph tries for a takedown but Kozlov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
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!
Christoph dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christoph lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Igor Kozlov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Christoph misses with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Christoph - just one landing.
Christoph 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.
Christoph looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kozlov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Christoph.
Christoph is looking to wear down Kozlov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kozlov defending well as Christoph loads up on a big left hand.
Kozlov throws a body punch but Christoph moves out of range. #CL#
Christoph forces Kozlov back against the cage and clinches.
Christoph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Christoph digs a right hand into Kozlov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kozlov's gas tank.
Kozlov tries to break the clinch but Christoph is controlling the position.
Christoph softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Christoph lands a hook to the side of the head.
Christoph keeps control of Kozlov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Christoph lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Kozlov trying to stall but Christoph improves his position.
Christoph lands a 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!
Christoph lands a body punch in the clinch.
Christoph pushes Kozlov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kozlov is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Christoph scores with a nice short uppercut.
Christoph scores with a hook to the body.
Christoph pushes Kozlov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Christoph lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kozlov or not.
Christoph lands with a short shot to the head.
Cynical Christoph has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Christoph scores with a shoulder strike.
Christoph dips a shoulder and cracks Kozlov with a mighty uppercut! Kozlov falls back against the cage and Christoph unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kozlov 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 - Christoph screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cynical Christoph!

Event: ENIGMA 4
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1#
Christoph throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Christoph throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shakes dodges the punch combination from Christoph.
Cynical Christoph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shakes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shakes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shakes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shakes ducks under a wild hook from Christoph.
Christoph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shakes was well out of range. Poor timing from Christoph.
A jab lands there for Christoph.
Christoph throws an overhand right that lands on Shakes's shoulder, as Shakes tries to avoid the shot.
Christoph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shakes tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shakes.
Shakes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shakes tries to land knees in the clinch but Christoph avoids the damage to the body.
Christoph lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Christoph gets through Shakes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christoph throws a knee to the head but misses.
Christoph definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christoph.
Shakes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Christoph struggles to land a body shot inside as Shakes controls his hands.
Shakes landing knees to the body.
Shakes trying to land knees to the body.
Shakes trying to land knees to the body.
Shakes connects with a knee to the head.
Shakes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Christoph working aggressively here.
Shakes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shakes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Christoph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Christoph on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shakes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knees to the body from Shakes.
Shakes lands a good knee to the midsection. Christoph won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shakes obliges.
Shakes lands a nice knee to the body.
Shakes has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Christoph seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shakes can turn it around.
Christoph doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Christoph lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Christoph blocks an elbow strike from Shakes.
Shakes trying to land knees to the body.
Shakes misses with a knee strike.
Shakes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shakes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Christoph tries to throw a body punch but Shakes avoids it by throwing Christoph back against the cage.
Christoph on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shakes missing with knees to the body.
Shakes landing knees to the head.
Christoph blocks an elbow strike.
Shakes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shakes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Christoph. #TD#
Christoph pulls guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Christoph is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shakes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Christoph is proving hard to escape from.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marcus Shakes will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Shakes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Christoph scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shakes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shakes slips a jab and a cross from Christoph.
Christoph has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Shakes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Christoph lands with a right hand.
Shakes tries to clinch but Christoph moves out of range. #CL2#
Shakes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Christoph, pushing him back against the cage.
Marcus Shakes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Christoph blocks the elbow strike.
Christoph misses with a punch to the body.
Christoph throws a punch but it's blocked by Shakes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakes lands a knee to the body.
Christoph blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Christoph avoiding damage as Shakes throws knees to the body.
Christoph misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shakes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Christoph is defending well for now.
A body shot lands from Christoph. #T1#
Shakes working Christoph over with knees to the body.
Christoph working aggressively here.
Christoph dodges an elbow strike from Shakes.
Shakes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Christoph's face.
Shakes connects with a knee to the head.
Christoph lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shakes backwards.
Shakes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Christoph lands with a short shot to the head.
Christoph lands a body punch.
Shakes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Christoph. #TD#
Christoph jumps guard.
Christoph seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Shakes wants to stand but Christoph has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Christoph is trying to keep Shakes in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Christoph had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shakes defends it easily.
Christoph is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Shakes tries to stand but Christoph is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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 Cynical Christoph will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Shakes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Christoph manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shakes tries to clinch up.
Donk. Christoph catches Shakes right on the button with a cross.
Shakes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shakes tries to clinch there but Christoph circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shakes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Christoph scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shakes staying out of range there.
Christoph fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shakes checks it well.
Shakes wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christoph throws out the jab.
Shakes tries to counter with a clinch but Christoph shakes him off and moves away.
Shakes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Christoph swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shakes tries to clinch but Christoph is having none of it.
Shakes needs to keep his hands up - Christoph had a free shot at his head there.
Christoph is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Christoph throws a body punch but Shakes moves out of range.
Christoph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Christoph misses with an uppercut. Shakes saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Christoph misses its intended target.
Shakes tries to clinch up but Christoph circles away and keeps his distance.
Christoph misses with a wild body shot.
Christoph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shakes manages to avoid it.
Shakes wants to counter with a clinch but Christoph pushes him away.
Shakes moves in looking to clinch but Christoph pushes him off.
Shakes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Christoph paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shakes checks a leg kick.
Shakes fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Christoph working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Christoph misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Christoph escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shakes wants to clinch up but Christoph keeps it at a distance.
Christoph is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shakes can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Shakes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Christoph, pushing him back against the cage.
Shakes blocks an uppercut.
Christoph managing to block the knees to the body from Shakes.
Shakes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Christoph avoids it.
Shakes tries to land knees in the clinch but Christoph avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Christoph.
Shakes tries a knee to the head but Christoph blocks it.
Shakes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shakes trying to land knees to the body.
Shakes throws a knee to the head but misses. #TD#
Christoph pulls guard.
Christoph is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Christoph not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Christoph is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shakes is aware though and is defending well.
Shakes is looking to stand up but Christoph won't let him.
Christoph has Shakes pulled in close to control his posture.
Shakes wants to get up but he can't break Christoph's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cynical Christoph showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Christoph 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cynical Christoph!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 23, 2020

#R1#
Christoph misses with a head kick.
Christoph takes a swing at Banzai's ribcage but misses.
Banzai scores with a hook.
Banzai cracks Christoph with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Banzai moves away from the strike by Christoph.
Banzai blocks a head kick by Christoph.
Christoph gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A cross from Banzai lands.
Banzai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Christoph's hands.
Banzai cracks Christoph with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Christoph throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Darth Banzai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Banzai there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banzai with a nice cross.
Banzai scores with a hook.
Good exchange - Banzai coming out on top.
Banzai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Banzai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Christoph takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good work by Banzai as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Christoph throws a leg kick but Banzai moved away.
Banzai cracks Christoph with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Banzai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Christoph in his tracks.
Banzai catches Christoph with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A leg kick checked by Banzai.
Banzai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Christoph on the side of the head.
Christoph gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Banzai.
A clash of legs there as Banzai blocks the low kick.
Christoph moves out of range as Banzai strikes.
Christoph flicks out a counter leg kick but Banzai steps away.
Banzai throws a hook but Christoph avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Christoph's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Christoph fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Banzai checks it well. #CL2#
Christoph rushes Banzai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Christoph misses with some punches.
Christoph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Christoph misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Christoph fails to land. #TD2#
Christoph pulls Banzai into guard. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banzai postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Banzai decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Christoph, up you get!
Banzai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Christoph slips a jab from Banzai.
Christoph ducks under a wild hook from Banzai.
Banzai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The fighters circling - Banzai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Banzai thuds his right hand into Christoph's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Banzai clobbers Christoph with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Banzai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Christoph throws a leg kick but Banzai moved away.
Christoph throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Banzai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Christoph misses with a body kick.
Banzai blocks a jab.
Banzai misses with an uppercut. Christoph saw that one coming.
Banzai throws a jab when Christoph was well out of range.
Christoph staying out of range there.
Christoph defending well as Banzai loads up on a big left hand.
Christoph replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Banzai blocks it well.#T3#
Banzai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Banzai throws a good cross that connects.
Christoph moves out of range as Banzai strikes.
A leg kick checked by Banzai.
Banzai throws a jab but it's blocked by Christoph.
Banzai misses with a hook. Christoph ducked under it nicely.
Banzai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Banzai misses.
Banzai checks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Christoph.
Christoph is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Christoph throws a low kick but Banzai avoids it.
Christoph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Banzai coming out on top.#CL2#
Christoph clinches up against the cage.
Christoph tries a body shot but Banzai blocks it.
Christoph tries a body shot but Banzai blocks it. #TD2#
Christoph has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Banzai uses from the top position. #T4##SU#
Banzai stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Banzai cracks Christoph with an open hand slap.
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!
Banzai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Christoph drops his hands momentarily and Banzai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Banzai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Banzai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Christoph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Christoph moves out of range as Banzai strikes.
Christoph is trying to counter with his kicks.
Christoph tries to score with a low kick but Banzai moves his leg out of the way.
Banzai throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Christoph moves into the clinch.
Christoph tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banzai's elbow.
Christoph has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Banzai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banzai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Banzai blocking some punches.
Christoph using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Banzai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Christoph fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Banzai 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#
Christoph throws a low kick but Banzai moves out of range easily.
Banzai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Christoph moves away from the strike by Banzai.
Christoph misses with a low kick.
Banzai tests Christoph's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Banzai defending well as Christoph loads up on a big left hand.
Christoph misses with a low kick.
Banzai misses with a hook.
Christoph was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Christoph throws a looping overhand right but Banzai ducks down to avoid it.
Banzai looks to land a left hand but Christoph moved out of range nicely.
Banzai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christoph.
Christoph is looking to clinch but Banzai is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banzai misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Banzai misses its intended target.
Banzai lands a really nice looking cross but Christoph seems unphased.
Christoph throws a head kick that misses.
Banzai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christoph shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Christoph misses with a looping right.
Christoph moves out of range as Banzai strikes.
Banzai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Christoph keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banzai.
Christoph has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Christoph there as he acknowledges the shot.
Banzai misses with a hook.
Banzai lands a really nice looking cross but Christoph seems unphased.
Christoph looks to land a body kick but Banzai moved away.
Banzai throws an overhand right that lands on Christoph's shoulder, as Christoph tries to avoid the shot.
Banzai misses with a straight right.
Christoph blocks a jab.
Christoph slips a jab from Banzai.
Banzai lands a jab.
Banzai is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL2#
Christoph rushes Banzai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Christoph tries to land a knee to the head but Banzai blocks with his arms.
Christoph misses with a knee strike. #T2#
Christoph tries to land a knee to the head but Banzai blocks with his arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christoph.
Christoph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Christoph is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Banzai to keep the fight standing.
Christoph doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Banzai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christoph can do to turn this around?
Christoph tries a body shot but Banzai blocks it.
Christoph tries a body shot but Banzai blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christoph.
Christoph working aggressively here.
Christoph misses with a hook to the ribs.
Banzai blocking some punches. #BC#
Banzai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good exchange - Banzai coming out on top.
Banzai throws a hook but Christoph avoids it easily.
Christoph tries to close the distance and clinch up but Banzai swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Banzai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Christoph tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banzai throwing a counter right hand but Christoph manages to avoid it.
Christoph throws a leg kick but Banzai moved away.
Banzai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Christoph on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Darth Banzai is winning the standup battle so far.
Christoph walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Christoph ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banzai moves away.
Christoph keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banzai.
Banzai scores with a punch to the head.
Banzai lands a really nice looking cross but Christoph seems unphased.
Christoph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banzai.
A telegraphed right hand from Banzai misses the target.
Christoph keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banzai.
Christoph swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Christoph looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL2#
Christoph has Banzai up against the cage in a clinch.
Christoph trying to land knees to the body. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christoph.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christoph misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Christoph pulls guard successfully.
Christoph is trying to control the position but Banzai postures up. #SU#
Christoph is working an open guard so Banzai takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Banzai lands a jab to the head.
Banzai keeps the fight on the outside.
Christoph finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Banzai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Banzai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Christoph moves out of range as Banzai strikes.
Christoph thinks about the counter body kick.
Christoph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Banzai looks to land a right hand but Christoph moved out of range.
Christoph throws a leg kick but Banzai moved away.
Christoph 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.
Christoph looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Banzai dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Banzai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christoph.
Christoph swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Christoph gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab from Banzai misses.
Christoph looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Christoph uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banzai.
Christoph pivots, looking for a leg kick but Banzai is out of range and Christoph settles back down.
Banzai throws a big shot that misses.
Banzai scores with a jab. Christoph acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Christoph throws a sloppy head kick and Banzai moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Banzai misses the target.
Christoph looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Christoph takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banzai misses with a hook.
Christoph jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christoph. Banzai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christoph throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Banzai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Banzai throws a hook to the side of Christoph's head but Christoph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Banzai throws a shot from downtown. Christoph moves away and avoids it.
Christoph replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Banzai blocks it well.
The fighters circling - Banzai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christoph is looking to land body kicks.
Banzai throws a lazy right hand but Christoph sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christoph tries to score with a low kick but Banzai moves his leg out of the way.
Christoph attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Christoph tries to clinch but Banzai is having none of it.
Christoph misses with a straight right.
Banzai throws the left hand but Christoph avoids the punch easily.
Banzai connects with a nice looking jab.
Banzai with a jab.
Christoph moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Banzai.
Christoph gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Christoph takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Banzai lands with a hook. Christoph tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Banzai misses with a hook.
Christoph wants to counter the offense by Banzai and move into the clinch position.
Cynical Christoph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Banzai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Banzai.
Banzai loads up on a big right hand but Christoph slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banzai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christoph.
Banzai scores with a nice head shot.
Christoph throws a low kick but it's checked well by Banzai.
Banzai throws a big shot that misses.
Christoph takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Christoph misses with an uppercut
and Banzai counters with a nice uppercut.
Banzai lunges at Christoph with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Christoph's hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Banzai, as that shot connected.
Christoph tries to score with a low kick but Banzai moves his leg out of the way.
Banzai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Christoph in his tracks.
Banzai loads up on a big right hand but Christoph slips the punch.
Banzai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Christoph! But no joy.
Christoph throws a leg kick but Banzai checks it.
Banzai throws a hook to the side of Christoph's head but Christoph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christoph appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Christoph tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Banzai blocks a leg kick.
Banzai lands a lovely overhand right.
Banzai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Banzai misses the target.
Banzai scores with the left hand. Christoph knows he should have avoided that one.
Christoph pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Christoph throws a front kick aimed at Banzai's knee but Banzai avoids it well.
Darth Banzai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Christoph misses with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Banzai blocks the leg kick.
Christoph pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab by Banzai.
Christoph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christoph steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Banzai.
Banzai 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. #CL2#
Christoph instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Christoph has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Banzai uses from the top position. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Banzai gets to his feet - Christoph follows without any prompting.
Banzai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Banzai tests Christoph's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Banzai avoids the head kick by Christoph.
Christoph defending well as Banzai loads up on a big left hand.
Christoph walks into a jab.
Banzai throws a big shot that misses.
Christoph shapes to counter with a head kick.
Banzai with a jab.
Banzai looks to land a left hand but Christoph moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Christoph! But no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Banzai, as that shot connected.
Christoph drops his hands momentarily and Banzai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Banzai scores with a decent looking hook.
Banzai looks to land a right hand but Christoph moved out of range.
Christoph tries to counter with a clinch but Banzai shakes him off and moves away.
Christoph walks into a straight right hand from Banzai.
Christoph wants to slow Banzai down by chopping away at his legs.
Christoph moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darth Banzai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Banzai, 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darth Banzai!

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