Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C338: Cheese vs Green III
Date: Sep 01, 2024

#R1#
Redcliffe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab by Kasamsun.
Redcliffe digs a good hook to Kasamsun's body.
Kasamsun moves out of range as Redcliffe throws a body kick.
Kasamsun scores with a jab.
Redcliffe slips under a jab.
Kasamsun connects with a nice looking jab.
Redcliffe lands with a shot to the body.
Redcliffe needs to keep his hands up - Kasamsun had a free shot at his head there.
Kasamsun falls off balance throwing a combination
and Redcliffe counters with a head kick.
Irong Kasamsun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redcliffe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big left from Kasamsun misses.
Kasamsun cracks Redcliffe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2#
Kasamsun darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Redcliffe tries to get to full guard but Kasamsun has control of the leg.
Kasamsun controlling the pace. #T1#
Kasamsun throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Redcliffe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kasamsun not doing much here.
Let's hope that Kasamsun 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.
Redcliffe wants to improve his position but Kasamsun is controlling well.
Kasamsun is keen to just control but Redcliffe is a slippery customer.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Redcliffe is looking to control Kasamsun's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Redcliffe avoid being mounted?
Kasamsun prevents Redcliffe from improving his position.
Kasamsun content to control rather than advance.
Redcliffe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kasamsun is working away from the top position though.
Kasamsun slips a nice elbow through Redcliffe's hands, connecting with Redcliffe's forehead.
Redcliffe is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kasamsun missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kasamsun is trying to control the action in half guard but Redcliffe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kasamsun is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Redcliffe has a hand on Kasamsun's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kasamsun takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Redcliffe is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Kasamsun tries to push Redcliffe's head away but Redcliffe is holding on tight.
Kasamsun looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kasamsun working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Redcliffe is looking to improve his position but Kasamsun isn't that keen on the idea.
Redcliffe taking shots to the head.
Kasamsun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kasamsun dominating with strikes here.
BOOM! Kasamsun connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kasamsun lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Redcliffe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kasamsun lands a couple of good shots and Redcliffe has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Kasamsun has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Redcliffe. #T4#
Kasamsun really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Redcliffe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redcliffe trying to control but not successfully.
Redcliffe breaks Kasamsun's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Redcliffe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kasamsun looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Redcliffe tries to free his leg and advance position but Kasamsun is retaining full guard.
Redcliffe stays in close to Kasamsun's body and controls the position.
Redcliffe wants to pass the guard but Kasamsun is keeping the position.
Kasamsun controls Redcliffe momentarily but Redcliffe frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Irong Kasamsun dominated that round.
That's time! Redcliffe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kasamsun tries to close the distance and clinch up but Redcliffe swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Redcliffe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kasamsun prevents a body shot from Redcliffe. #TD2#
Kasamsun lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Redcliffe wants to get back to full guard.
Redcliffe controlling the position well.
Kasamsun slows the pace down in half guard.
Kasamsun working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kasamsun working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Redcliffe won't allow Kasamsun to pass to mount.
Kasamsun trying to control from half guard but Redcliffe is working away.
Kasamsun wants to pass the guard but Redcliffe is defending well. #T1#
Redcliffe is looking to improve his position.
Redcliffe taking some punishment here, with Kasamsun in his half guard.
Redcliffe is not content to let Kasamsun control the position.
Kasamsun perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Redcliffe wants to improve his position but Kasamsun is controlling well.
Redcliffe won't allow Kasamsun to pass to mount.
Kasamsun sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Redcliffe is looking to control Kasamsun's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Redcliffe avoid being mounted?
Redcliffe wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kasamsun sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Redcliffe wants to control but Kasamsun is keeping busy.
Kasamsun is controlling the pace.
Redcliffe won't allow Kasamsun to pass to mount.
Redcliffe has hold of Kasamsun's hands but Kasamsun slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kasamsun working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Redcliffe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kasamsun is working away from the top position though.
Kasamsun trying to control the pace.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kasamsun connects with a nice short shot to Redcliffe's temple. #T3#
Redcliffe wants to improve his position but Kasamsun is controlling well.
Irong Kasamsun has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kasamsun slows the pace down in half guard.
Kasamsun is keen to just control but Redcliffe is a slippery customer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kasamsun is trying to control. Redcliffe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kasamsun looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Redcliffe tries to get to full guard but Kasamsun has control of the leg.
Kasamsun is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kasamsun working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Redcliffe trying to control here.
Kasamsun trying to mount his opponent but Redcliffe defends it.
Kasamsun performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kasamsun slips a nice elbow through Redcliffe's hands, connecting with Redcliffe's forehead.
Redcliffe is staying active underneath Kasamsun, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Redcliffe tries to roll over but Kasamsun keeps him under control.
Redcliffe is working hard here to advance position.
Kasamsun takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kasamsun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Redcliffe keeps working.
Well, if Kasamsun is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Irong Kasamsun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Kasamsun drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kwame Redcliffe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Redcliffe is trying to improve his position.
Kasamsun looks up at the clock and then as Redcliffe takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kasamsun smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kasamsun cracks Redcliffe with a big right hand but Redcliffe just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kasamsun working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kasamsun is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Redcliffe will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kasamsun working the ground and pound from side control.
Redcliffe takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Redcliffe manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kasamsun keeping hold of Redcliffe's head, controlling as best he can. #T1#
Redcliffe wants to control but Kasamsun is keeping him busy.
Kasamsun is pressing down on Redcliffe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Redcliffe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kasamsun is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Redcliffe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Redcliffe trying to control but Kasamsun is working from the bottom.
Kasamsun is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Redcliffe is trying to get back to full guard.
Kasamsun takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kasamsun lands a nice short elbow.
Kasamsun lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kasamsun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Redcliffe keeps working.
Kasamsun is thwarting Redcliffe's attempts to control the position.
Redcliffe tries to roll over but Kasamsun keeps him under control.
Redcliffe moves into full guard. #T3#
Kasamsun wants to control from the top but Redcliffe keeps moving.
Kasamsun preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kasamsun accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kasamsun working some strikes from top position.
Kasamsun not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kasamsun sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Redcliffe's guard.
Kasamsun working the head and body with strikes.
Kasamsun has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kasamsun perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Redcliffe is staying active underneath Kasamsun, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Redcliffe is trying to get back to full guard.
Kasamsun tries to pass the half guard into mount. Redcliffe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Kasamsun takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kasamsun is continuing to stall.
Redcliffe tries to get to full guard but Kasamsun has control of the leg.
Kasamsun is trying to control. Redcliffe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Redcliffe wants to control but Kasamsun is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kasamsun performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kasamsun is looking to take a break and control but Redcliffe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Irong Kasamsun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kasamsun 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Irong Kasamsun!
Irong Kasamsun managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Stoner's Killer Apparel, into his post fight interview.

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

#R1#
Oosthuizen missing with a left hand there. Redcliffe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Redcliffe tries to counter by clinching up but Oosthuizen breaks away and moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Oosthuizen misses the target.
Redcliffe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Oosthuizen manages to circle out of the way.
Oosthuizen misses with a lunging right hand
and Redcliffe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oosthuizen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Redcliffe backs up against the cage. #CUT2#It looks like Kwame Redcliffe has been cut.
Redcliffe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oosthuizen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oosthuizen throws a body shot but no joy.
Redcliffe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Redcliffe defending well as Oosthuizen loads up on a big left hand.
Redcliffe slips a jab from Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen throws the left hand but Redcliffe avoids the punch easily.
Redcliffe slips under a jab.
Redcliffe tries to counter by clinching up but Oosthuizen breaks away and moves out of range.
Oosthuizen walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oosthuizen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oosthuizen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oosthuizen misses with a right hand
and Redcliffe counters with a nice kick to the body.
Francis Oosthuizen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Oosthuizen works over Redcliffe's head and body with a nice combination.
Redcliffe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen misses with a looping right.
Redcliffe scores with the left hand. Oosthuizen knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Redcliffe closes the distance and pushes Oosthuizen back into the cage.
Redcliffe can't find room to land a body shot as Oosthuizen controls the action.
Redcliffe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knees to the body from Redcliffe.
A right handed body shot lands from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe blocks a body shot from Oosthuizen .
Redcliffe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Oosthuizen looks winded!
Good body shot from Redcliffe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redcliffe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Oosthuizen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Redcliffe misses with a knee to the head.
Oosthuizen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Redcliffe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Redcliffe lands a right hand.
Oosthuizen avoiding damage as Redcliffe throws knees to the body. #T2#
Redcliffe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redcliffe lands a knee to the body.
Redcliffe lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redcliffe.
Oosthuizen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redcliffe scores with a hook to the body.
Oosthuizen has a couple of punches blocked by Redcliffe.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oosthuizen .
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe blocking some punches.
I was talking to Redcliffe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Redcliffe blocks a body shot from Oosthuizen .
Redcliffe works on Oosthuizen 's body with a couple of short punches.
Oosthuizen misses with some punches.
Redcliffe landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Francis Oosthuizen has been cut.
Redcliffe lands an uppercut.
Oosthuizen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redcliffe tries to throw a body punch but Oosthuizen avoids it by throwing Redcliffe back against the cage.
Redcliffe lands with a right to the head.
Redcliffe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oosthuizen misses with a body punch. #T3#
Oosthuizen misses with a punch on the inside.
Oosthuizen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redcliffe lands a good knee to the midsection. Oosthuizen won't want to take too many of those.
Redcliffe struggles to land a body shot inside as Oosthuizen controls his hands.
Redcliffe cracks Oosthuizen with a nice body shot.
Redcliffe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oosthuizen throws a punch but it's blocked by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Redcliffe lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oosthuizen .
Redcliffe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Oosthuizen misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Redcliffe.
A head punch on the inside from Oosthuizen fails to land.
Redcliffe misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Redcliffe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Redcliffe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Redcliffe obliges.#T4#
Redcliffe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Redcliffe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Redcliffe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redcliffe pushes Oosthuizen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Redcliffe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Redcliffe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Redcliffe works on Oosthuizen 's body with a couple of short punches.
Redcliffe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Oosthuizen or not.
Nice body punch from Redcliffe.
Nice body punch from Redcliffe.
A right handed body shot lands from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe is leaning against Oosthuizen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oosthuizen 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redcliffe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen misses with the head strike.
Redcliffe lands a right hand.
Redcliffe scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Redcliffe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Redcliffe gets a clinch.
Oosthuizen misses with a punch on the inside.
Redcliffe lands a right hand.
Redcliffe tries a body shot but Oosthuizen blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redcliffe.
Oosthuizen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oosthuizen misses with the head strike.
Oosthuizen working aggressively here.
Redcliffe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oosthuizen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redcliffe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Redcliffe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Redcliffe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe lands a nice uppercut.
Redcliffe lands a shoulder strike.
Redcliffe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kwame Redcliffe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oosthuizen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redcliffe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Redcliffe lands a knee to the head.
Redcliffe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Oosthuizen has a couple of punches blocked by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe presses Oosthuizen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oosthuizen is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Redcliffe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Redcliffe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oosthuizen s head.
Redcliffe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oosthuizen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Redcliffe lands with a light punch inside.
Redcliffe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Redcliffe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Redcliffe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oosthuizen misses with a body punch.
Redcliffe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Oosthuizen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redcliffe lands a body shot.
Oosthuizen gets through Redcliffe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Oosthuizen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Redcliffe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Oosthuizen fails to land.
Oosthuizen misses with a body punch.
Redcliffe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oosthuizen 's elbow.
Oosthuizen misses with the head strike.
Redcliffe trying to land knees to the body.
Redcliffe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Redcliffe scores with a shot to the side of Oosthuizen 's head.
Oosthuizen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Redcliffe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Redcliffe blocking some punches.
Redcliffe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Redcliffe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oosthuizen .
Redcliffe scores with a shoulder strike.
Redcliffe lands a body shot.
Redcliffe misses with a body punch. #T3#
Redcliffe lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe scores with a hook to the body.
Redcliffe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oosthuizen .
Redcliffe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Redcliffe lands a nice shot to the body.
Redcliffe lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Redcliffe.
Oosthuizen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Redcliffe blocks a body shot from Oosthuizen .
A short body shot lands from Redcliffe as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oosthuizen 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redcliffe is leaning against Oosthuizen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe cracks Oosthuizen with a nice body shot.#T4#
Redcliffe lands a nice knee to the body.
Redcliffe lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Redcliffe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oosthuizen has a couple of punches blocked by Redcliffe.
Oosthuizen misses with a body punch.
Oosthuizen takes a shot to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe scores with a knee to the head.
Redcliffe gets through Oosthuizen 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Redcliffe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oosthuizen s head.
A left hand lands to the body for Redcliffe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Redcliffe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oosthuizen can do to turn this around?
Redcliffe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oosthuizen 's elbow.
Redcliffe pushes Oosthuizen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Oosthuizen is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Redcliffe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Oosthuizen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Francis Oosthuizen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Redcliffe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oosthuizen misses with a looping left.
Redcliffe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Oosthuizen manages to circle out of the way.
Oosthuizen scores with a nice head shot.
Oosthuizen misses with a jab to the body
and Redcliffe counters with a thumping low kick.
Redcliffe's corner calls for a 1-2. Redcliffe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oosthuizen misses with a body shot
and Redcliffe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oosthuizen throws a right hand that misses
and Redcliffe counters with a left to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Redcliffe.
Oosthuizen misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oosthuizen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Oosthuizen .
Nice uppercut there from Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Redcliffe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Redcliffe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Oosthuizen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Redcliffe sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Redcliffe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands an uppercut.
Redcliffe digs a right hand underneath Oosthuizen 's ribcage. Oosthuizen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Redcliffe scores with a hook to the body.
Oosthuizen misses with a body punch.
Redcliffe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oosthuizen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oosthuizen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redcliffe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Redcliffe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Redcliffe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Oosthuizen or not.
Redcliffe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redcliffe blocking some punches.
Oosthuizen misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oosthuizen . #T2#
Redcliffe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oosthuizen s head.
Oosthuizen swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redcliffe.
A short right from Redcliffe on the inside.
Redcliffe lands with a left to the head.
Redcliffe cracks Oosthuizen with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oosthuizen s head.
Redcliffe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Oosthuizen is still on wobbly legs! Can Redcliffe finish him?
Redcliffe lands a nice uppercut.
Oosthuizen lands with a short shot to the head.
Oosthuizen misses with a punch to the body.
Oosthuizen seems to have recovered his senses.
Redcliffe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Redcliffe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Oosthuizen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Redcliffe lands a shot to the body.
Redcliffe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Oosthuizen takes a knee to the side of the body. #T3#
Redcliffe lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redcliffe.
A short body shot lands from Redcliffe as the two fighters clinch.
Redcliffe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Redcliffe lands with a short shot to the head.
Oosthuizen throws a punch but it's blocked by Redcliffe.
A hook to the body from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redcliffe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Redcliffe lands a left hand.
Redcliffe lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Redcliffe - that landed with a thud.
Redcliffe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Redcliffe lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redcliffe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oosthuizen s head.
Redcliffe lands with a left to the head.
Redcliffe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards. #T4#
Redcliffe pushes Oosthuizen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Redcliffe pushes Oosthuizen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Redcliffe lands a nice shot to the body.
Redcliffe cracks Oosthuizen with a nice body shot.
Redcliffe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Redcliffe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Redcliffe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Oosthuizen or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Redcliffe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Redcliffe scores with a shoulder strike.
Knees to the body from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Oosthuizen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice body punch from Redcliffe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Redcliffe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee calls for Redcliffe to work.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

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

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

Event: AF3: Minoru v Vargas
Date: Jul 28, 2024

#R1#
Redcliffe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smithers takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Redcliffe ducks under a wild hook from Smithers.
Smithers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redcliffe was well out of range. Poor timing from Smithers.
Redcliffe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smithers needs to keep his hands up - Redcliffe had a free shot at his head there.
Smithers swings widly with a right hand
enabling Redcliffe to counter with a crisp jab.
Smithers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redcliffe.
An attempted straight right counter from Redcliffe misses the target.
Redcliffe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Redcliffe misses with a body kick.
Smithers throws a body punch but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Smithers tries to bum rush Redcliffe with a series of wild strikes but Redcliffe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smithers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Smithers misses with an uppercut. Redcliffe saw that one coming.
Redcliffe throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Smithers moves forwards but Redcliffe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redcliffe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Redcliffe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Redcliffe lands a nice looking body shot.
Smithers throws a lazy right hand but Redcliffe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good leg kick by Redcliffe.
Smithers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smithers misses with a left hand
and Redcliffe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Redcliffe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smithers misses with a combination
and Redcliffe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Redcliffe moves into the clinch.
Redcliffe stalling in the clinch.
Smithers has had enough of the clinch but Redcliffe keeps him there for the moment.
Smithers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Redcliffe trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Redcliffe on the inside.
Smithers is trying to break the clinch but Redcliffe has him pressed against the cage.
Smithers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Redcliffe has him pressed against the cage.
Smithers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redcliffe's elbow.
Smithers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Redcliffe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Redcliffe scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redcliffe scores with a shoulder strike.
Redcliffe lands an uppercut.
Smithers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smithers tries to work over Redcliffe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smithers is trying to break free.
Redcliffe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Redcliffe lands with a short shot to the head.
Redcliffe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Smithers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Redcliffe lands a nice looking body shot.
Redcliffe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Redcliffe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smithers manages to avoid it.
Redcliffe scoring well with a low kick there.
Smithers looks to throw the jab but Redcliffe is out of range.
Smithers throws a poor cross that misses
letting Redcliffe counter with a right hand.
Smithers throws a jab but it's blocked by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smithers just manages to avoid it.
Redcliffe digs a good hook to Smithers's body.
Smithers misses with a few strikes there.
Redcliffe swings for the body but Smithers moves out of range. #T3#
Redcliffe lands a slapping body shot.
A low kick lands for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a head shot.
Smithers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Redcliffe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smithers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Smithers gets tackled into the cage by Redcliffe. Redcliffe maintains the clinch.
Redcliffe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe blocks an uppercut.
Redcliffe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe digs a right hand underneath Smithers's ribcage. Smithers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smithers misses with a body punch.
Redcliffe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smithers backwards.
Redcliffe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Redcliffe scores a nice knee to the body.
Smithers throws a punch but it's blocked by Redcliffe.
Smithers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redcliffe's elbow.
Redcliffe lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Smithers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Redcliffe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smithers's elbow.
Redcliffe presses Smithers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Redcliffe pushes Smithers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Redcliffe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smitherss head.
Smithers is looking to break free of the clinch but Redcliffe has double underhooks.
Redcliffe prevents Smithers from breaking the clinch.
Redcliffe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redcliffe managing to block the knees to the body from Smithers.
Smithers wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smithers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smithers throws an elbow that misses.
A short uppercut from Redcliffe.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smithers.
Smithers is trying to break free.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redcliffe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smithers misses with some punches.
We've been informed that Smithers has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Redcliffe blocking some punches.
Redcliffe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smithers can't find room to land a body shot as Redcliffe controls the action.
Smithers can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redcliffe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Smithers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smithers misses with a series of wild punches.
Smithers misses with a series of wild punches.
Redcliffe lands a slapping body shot.
Redcliffe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smithers's head.
Smithers misses with a shot to the body
and Redcliffe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smithers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe thuds a left hand into Smithers's body.
Redcliffe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smithers. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smithers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe is looking to wear down Smithers with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redcliffe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Redcliffe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smithers can do to turn this around?#T1#
Redcliffe lands a jab to Smithers's midsection.
Smithers scores with a three punch combo!
Smithers's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smithers thuds a left hand into Redcliffe's body.
Redcliffe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smithers! But no joy.
Smithers misses with a double jab
and Redcliffe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smithers thinking.
Jab from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a leg kick that knocks Smithers off balance momentarily.
Redcliffe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Smithers tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smithers misses with a hook. Redcliffe ducked under it nicely.
Redcliffe slips a jab from Smithers.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smithers on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smithers throws a head kick that misses.
Smithers walks into a jab.
Redcliffe misses with a body shot. #T2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Smithers crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Redcliffe - the referee stops the clock and Smithers gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Redcliffe. Smithers manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Redcliffe feints and then cracks Smithers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smithers down.
Smithers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smithers missing with a left hand there. Redcliffe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smithers scores with a jab. Redcliffe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Smithers misses.
Smithers throws a lazy right hand but Redcliffe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smithers fails to land with a series of punches.
Smithers 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.
Smithers throws a right hand that misses
and Redcliffe counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smithers's knee momentarily.
Smithers throws a shot from downtown. Redcliffe moves away and avoids it.
Smithers throws a shot from downtown. Redcliffe moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Redcliffe.
Smithers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Redcliffe circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from Redcliffe misses the target.
Redcliffe throws a body kick that misses.
Smithers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redcliffe.
Kwame Redcliffe is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Redcliffe.
Smithers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Redcliffe finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Redcliffe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smithers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Redcliffe counters with a solid body kick.
Smithers is breathing heavily.
Redcliffe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smithers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Redcliffe.
Smithers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smithers.
Smithers misses with a combination
and Redcliffe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Redcliffe - that will leave a mark!
An inside leg kick lands from Redcliffe.
Smithers has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe dips to his left and cracks Smithers with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smithers misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Redcliffe misses with a wild body shot.
Redcliffe avoids the body shot from Smithers.
A counter left hand to the body from Redcliffe misses its target.
Smithers looks to land a right hand but Redcliffe moved out of range.
Smithers takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smithers throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Redcliffe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smithers! But no joy.
Smithers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smithers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Redcliffe throws a head kick but Smithers moves out of range.
Redcliffe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Smithers takes a swing at Redcliffe's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Smithers does no damage.
Smithers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smithers looks to land a combination. Redcliffe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Kwame Redcliffe has been cut.
Redcliffe thumps Smithers with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kwame Redcliffe's cut.
That's time! Redcliffe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Redcliffe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smithers throws a hook but Redcliffe blocks it.
Smithers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smithers takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Redcliffe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Redcliffe looks to score with a jab to the body but Smithers is just out of range.
Redcliffe lands with a slapping head kick.
Smithers throws a jab when Redcliffe was well out of range.#CL#
Redcliffe closes the distance and pushes Smithers back into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe prevents a body shot from Smithers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe blocks an elbow strike from Smithers.
Redcliffe lands a shoulder strike.
Smithers misses with a body punch.
Smithers throws a head punch that misses.
Redcliffe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smithers throws a punch but it's blocked by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Smithers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Redcliffe scores with a shoulder strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Redcliffe obliges.
Smithers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Redcliffe lands with a left to the head.
Redcliffe tries to throw a body punch but Smithers avoids it by throwing Redcliffe back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redcliffe.
Smithers has a couple of punches blocked by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a nice shot to the body.
Redcliffe pushes Smithers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Redcliffe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Redcliffe pushes Smithers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short left from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smithers throws a head punch that misses.
Redcliffe pushes Smithers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Redcliffe managing to block the knees to the body from Smithers.
Smithers can't find room to land a body shot as Redcliffe controls the action.
Smithers has a couple of punches blocked by Redcliffe.
Smithers misses with some punches. #T2#
Redcliffe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smithers backwards.
Redcliffe lands with a right to the head.
Redcliffe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Redcliffe lands a body punch.
Smithers is trying to break the clinch but Redcliffe is controlling him.
Redcliffe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Smithers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smithers throws a body shot but no joy.
Redcliffe lands a high kick!
Smithers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smithers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smithers there as he acknowledges the shot.
Redcliffe jabs Smithers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Redcliffe tries a head kick but it misses.
Smithers throws a counter combo.
Smithers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Redcliffe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Redcliffe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smithers on the side of the head.
Redcliffe connects with a jab.
Redcliffe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Smithers on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A punch combination from Smithers misses.
Smithers misses the jab.
Redcliffe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smithers moves away.
Redcliffe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Redcliffe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smithers.
Smithers takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Smithers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Redcliffe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smithers will feel that in the morning.
Redcliffe scores with a nice right hand.
Smithers keeps the fight on the outside.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Redcliffe lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redcliffe lands a nice shot to the body.
Redcliffe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Redcliffe sizes up Smithers with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Redcliffe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smithers throws a body kick that misses
and Redcliffe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Carlton Smithers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Redcliffe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smithers misses with the combination.
Smithers throws a body shot but no joy.
Smithers avoids the body shot from Redcliffe.
Smithers blocks a head kick by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a head kick. Smithers smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Smithers walks into a jab.
Smithers misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redcliffe connects with a crisp jab.
Redcliffe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A swing and a miss from Smithers.
Smithers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Redcliffe!

Event: DMMA 320 De Geno vs Kruth
Date: Jun 02, 2024

#R1#
Redcliffe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krenakore.
Redcliffe misses the shot to the body.
Krenakore takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Krenakore throws a sloppy body shot
and Redcliffe counters with a left and a right that stings Krenakore.
Krenakore throws a lazy right hand but Redcliffe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Krenakore. That snapped Redcliffe's head back.
Krenakore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Redcliffe flicks out a counter leg kick but Krenakore steps away.
Krenakore throws a shot from downtown. Redcliffe moves away and avoids it.
We've been told by Krenakore's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Krenakore.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krenakore. Redcliffe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redcliffe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Krenakore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Krenakore has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Redcliffe finds it's way round the side to connect with Krenakore's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Krenakore misses.
Redcliffe throws a body punch but Krenakore moves out of range.
Krenakore looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Redcliffe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Krenakore throws a body shot but no joy.
Redcliffe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krenakore. Redcliffe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krenakore misses with a looping left.#T1#
Redcliffe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Krenakore slips under a jab.
A big right from Redcliffe misses.
Krenakore throws a right and a left that Redcliffe avoids nicely.
Krenakore scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Redcliffe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Redcliffe misses its intended target.
Redcliffe avoids the body shot from Krenakore.
Redcliffe blocks a jab.
Redcliffe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krenakore.
Krenakore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redcliffe manages to avoid it.
Redcliffe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Redcliffe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Redcliffe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Redcliffe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Redcliffe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Redcliffe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Redcliffe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Krenakore misses with a body shot.
Redcliffe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Krenakore connects with a crisp jab.
Redcliffe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krenakore paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Redcliffe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Krenakore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krenakore misses with the combination.
Redcliffe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Redcliffe misses with a lunging right hand
and Krenakore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Redcliffe with a jab.
Redcliffe misses with a low kick.
Redcliffe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krenakore.
Krenakore 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.#T3#
Krenakore misses with a hook. Redcliffe ducked under it nicely.
Redcliffe connects with a leg kick.
No joy there for Krenakore, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Redcliffe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Krenakore with a body shot.
Krenakore misses with a jab to the body
and Redcliffe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Krenakore blocks the leg kick.
Redcliffe with the inside leg kick.
Redcliffe scores with a jab. Krenakore acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Krenakore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Redcliffe.
Krenakore just misses with a punch to the body.
Redcliffe scores with a jab to the head.
Krenakore throws a big shot that misses.
Krenakore ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.#CL2#
Redcliffe has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Krenakore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krenakore is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Redcliffe coming out on top.
Krenakore misses with a body punch
and Redcliffe counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Redcliffe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krenakore.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick but Krenakore sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Krenakore throws a body shot but no joy.
Krenakore throws a looping overhand right but Redcliffe ducks down to avoid it.
Krenakore throws a right hand that Redcliffe ducks under and follows up with a left that Redcliffe also avoids with ease.
Krenakore swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Krenakore throws a hook but Redcliffe blocks it.
Redcliffe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Redcliffe is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Krenakore had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Krenakore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krenakore throws a right hand that misses
and Redcliffe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Redcliffe has closed the distance and engaged Krenakore in a clinch.
Redcliffe swings wildly with an uppercut but Krenakore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcliffe is leaning against Krenakore and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Krenakore manages to break the clinch.
Redcliffe cracks Krenakore with a good jab.
Krenakore 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Krenakore gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Redcliffe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Redcliffe tries a low kick but Krenakore avoids it.
Krenakore throws a hook to the side of Redcliffe's head but Redcliffe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Krenakore checks a leg kick.
Krenakore swings for the body but Redcliffe moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krenakore. Redcliffe does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Krenakore misses its intended target.
Krenakore looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krenakore's corner calls for a 1-2. Krenakore obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Redcliffe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Krenakore has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Redcliffe misses the jab.
Krenakore connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krenakore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redcliffe moves away.
Redcliffe throws a hook but Krenakore blocks it.
Krenakore appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Krenakore blocks a low kick nicely.
Redcliffe cracks Krenakore with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Redcliffe throws out a loose jab but Krenakore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krenakore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redcliffe throws a lazy right hand but Krenakore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krenakore misses with a looping right.
Krenakore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Krenakore does it's job there.
Krenakore throws a hook to the side of Redcliffe's head but Redcliffe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut.
Good leg kick by Redcliffe.
Krenakore misses the shot to the body.
Krenakore misses with a wild body shot.
Krenakore throws a hook but Redcliffe blocks it.
Krenakore swings for the body but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Redcliffe lands a jab to the head. #T2#
Redcliffe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Redcliffe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big left from Krenakore misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redcliffe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice inside leg kick there by Redcliffe. That's going to slow Krenakore down.
Krenakore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Redcliffe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Redcliffe scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Krenakore.
Redcliffe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Krenakore in his tracks.
Redcliffe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Krenakore looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Krenakore tries to move into range but Redcliffe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Krenakore lands the left hand.
Redcliffe throws a lazy right hand but Krenakore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krenakore appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Redcliffe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Redcliffe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krenakore throws a big shot that misses.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick but Krenakore moved away.#T3#
Redcliffe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Redcliffe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krenakore.
Krenakore misses with a straight right.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krenakore.
Redcliffe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Redcliffe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Redcliffe connects with a right hand. Krenakore shakes it off.
Redcliffe scores with a head kick. Krenakore tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Redcliffe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Krenakore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krenakore misses with a hook.
Redcliffe throws a counter combo.
Redcliffe loads up on a big right hand but Krenakore slips the punch.
Redcliffe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Krenakore has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Redcliffe lands a lovely overhand right.
Krenakore stuns Redcliffe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Redcliffe tries to score with a low kick but Krenakore moves his leg out of the way.
A little feinted left hand from Krenakore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krenakore lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redcliffe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krenakore.
Redcliffe connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Krenakore jabs Redcliffe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Krenakore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redcliffe.
Krenakore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Redcliffe.
Krenakore digs a good hook to Redcliffe's body.
Krenakore throws a sloppy body shot
and Redcliffe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Redcliffe has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Krenakore lands a slapping body shot.
Redcliffe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Krenakore misses the jab.
Redcliffe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krenakore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krenakore blocks a head kick by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Redcliffe misses with a straight right.
Krenakore 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 showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Krenakore displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Krenakore lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big right from Krenakore misses.
Krenakore backing away here, and Redcliffe unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Redcliffe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Krenakore drops his hands momentarily and Redcliffe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Krenakore swings away with a body shot that misses
and Redcliffe counters with an outside leg kick.
Krenakore misses with a body shot
and Redcliffe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Redcliffe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Redcliffe lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redcliffe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Krenakore counters with a straight right hand.
Krenakore throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Redcliffe throws a jab but it's blocked by Krenakore.
Krenakore throws a right hand that Redcliffe ducks under and follows up with a left that Redcliffe also avoids with ease.
Redcliffe misses with a low kick.
Krenakore takes a swing at Redcliffe's ribcage but misses.
Krenakore misses with a hook
and Redcliffe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Krenakore checks the leg kick.#T1#
Krenakore throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Redcliffe lands with a shot to the body.
Krenakore doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Krenakore slips a jab from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice shot lands for Krenakore.
Redcliffe lunges at Krenakore with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Krenakore's hand.
Redcliffe lands with a hook. Krenakore tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Redcliffe throws a shot from downtown. Krenakore moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Krenakore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Redcliffe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Redcliffe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Redcliffe throws a low kick but Krenakore moves out of range easily.
Krenakore on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Krenakore misses with a hook. Redcliffe ducked under it nicely.
Redcliffe throws a head kick that Krenakore semi-blocks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redcliffe connects with a right hand. Krenakore shakes it off.
Redcliffe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mengrire Krenakore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Krenakore checks a low kick from Redcliffe.
Krenakore was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Redcliffe punishes Krenakore's body with a nice straight punch.
Krenakore listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Krenakore misses with an uppercut. Redcliffe saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krenakore. Redcliffe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redcliffe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Krenakore slips under a jab.
Jab from Redcliffe.
Krenakore walks into a straight right hand from Redcliffe.
Krenakore has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Krenakore there as he acknowledges the shot.
Redcliffe lands with a nice body punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Krenakore.
Redcliffe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Krenakore misses with a hook
and Redcliffe counters with a thumping low kick.
Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krenakore.
A combination from Krenakore does no damage. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Krenakore. Redcliffe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redcliffe tries a quick counter leg kick but Krenakore is wise to it.
Redcliffe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Redcliffe throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Redcliffe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krenakore throws out the jab.
Krenakore throws the left hand but Redcliffe avoids the punch easily.
Krenakore throws a sloppy body shot
and Redcliffe counters with a straight right hand.
Redcliffe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Redcliffe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Krenakore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Redcliffe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Redcliffe connects with a solid leg kick.
Krenakore throws a body punch but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Krenakore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Redcliffe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Krenakore's sensitive parts.
Krenakore on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Redcliffe. Redcliffe obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Redcliffe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redcliffe thuds his right hand into Krenakore's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Krenakore scores with a decent looking hook.
Redcliffe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Krenakore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krenakore moves away.
Redcliffe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big left from Krenakore misses.
Krenakore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redcliffe.
Krenakore lands a jab to Redcliffe's midsection.
Redcliffe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krenakore has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Redcliffe finds it's way round the side to connect with Krenakore's head.
Krenakore misses with a lunging right hand
and Redcliffe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Krenakore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Redcliffe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Redcliffe 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Redcliffe!
Kwame Redcliffe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 308 Brown vs Kwong
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Redcliffe misses with a straight left.
Ekaku is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Redcliffe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Redcliffe misses its intended target.
Ekaku misses with a straight right.
Redcliffe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ekaku looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ekaku uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Redcliffe has time to react.
Ekaku lands with a kick to the ribs.
Redcliffe throws a hook but Ekaku blocks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ekaku.
Ekaku looks to land a body kick but Redcliffe moved away.
Redcliffe throws a looping overhand right but Ekaku ducks down to avoid it.
Ekaku feints and then cracks Redcliffe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Redcliffe down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ekaku.
Redcliffe misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redcliffe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Redcliffe checks a low kick from Ekaku.
A slow jab from Ekaku misses its intended target.
Ekaku throws a hook to the side of Redcliffe's head but Redcliffe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekaku throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Redcliffe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T1#
Redcliffe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ekaku comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ekaku lands a nice leg kick that just misses Redcliffe's sensitive parts.
Redcliffe slips under a jab.#CL#
Ekaku gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Redcliffe struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekaku controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Redcliffe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekaku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Redcliffe as Ekaku tries to tie him up.
Ekaku throws a head punch that misses.
Ekaku lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Redcliffe backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ekaku.
Ekaku is working Redcliffe over against the cage.
Ekaku prevents a body shot from Redcliffe.
Ekaku has a couple of punches blocked by Redcliffe.
Ekaku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ekaku misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ekaku - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T2#
Redcliffe avoiding damage as Ekaku throws knees to the body.
I was talking to Ekaku's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Redcliffe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ekaku lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku can't find room to land a body shot as Redcliffe controls the action.
Redcliffe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ekaku lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ekaku taking a breather.
Ekaku effectively controlling the action here.
Redcliffe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redcliffe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ekaku working aggressively here.
Ekaku blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses with a knee strike.
Ekaku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku lands with a light punch inside.
Redcliffe misses with a punch on the inside.
Redcliffe struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekaku controls his hands. #T3#
Redcliffe is trying to force a seperation but Ekaku has the dominant position.
Ekaku misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekaku swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcliffe with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Redcliffe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ekaku tries to work over Redcliffe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ekaku.
Ekaku fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Redcliffe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ekaku will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Redcliffe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ekaku scores with a nice body kick.
Redcliffe misses with a straight left.
Ekaku looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ekaku throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ekaku moves out of range of the strikes.
Redcliffe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Redcliffe avoids the body shot from Ekaku.
Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekaku slips a jab from Redcliffe.
Ekaku is looking to counter the offense by Redcliffe and move into the clinch.
Ekaku throws an overhand right that lands on Redcliffe's shoulder, as Redcliffe tries to avoid the shot.
Redcliffe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ekaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redcliffe throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Satoshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekaku is looking to land body kicks.
Redcliffe missing with a left hand there. Ekaku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ekaku sizes up Redcliffe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good exchange - Ekaku coming out on top.
Redcliffe slips under a jab.
Ekaku looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ekaku tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Redcliffe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Redcliffe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ekaku scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ekaku avoids a kick to the body.
Ekaku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Ekaku.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku lands a right hook to the body.
Ekaku misses the shot to the body.
Redcliffe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Satoshi Ekaku dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Redcliffe's corner calls for a 1-2. Redcliffe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Redcliffe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ekaku.
Redcliffe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Ekaku.
Ekaku tries a low kick but Redcliffe avoids it.
Ekaku cracks Redcliffe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ekaku connects with a body shot that sends Redcliffe's belly button to the back.
Ekaku tries to clinch up.
Redcliffe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ekaku is looking to land body kicks.
Redcliffe scores with a kick to the midsection.
Redcliffe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Redcliffe takes one on the button.
Ekaku works Redcliffe's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekaku's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Redcliffe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ekaku scrambles back to his feet.
Redcliffe scores with a leg kick.
Ekaku scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Redcliffe digs a good body shot into Ekaku's ribs.
Redcliffe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ekaku lands with a right hand.
Redcliffe moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Redcliffe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ekaku throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Redcliffe counters with a nice uppercut.
Ekaku missing with a left hand there. Redcliffe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe tries to land a front kick but Ekaku steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ekaku throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Redcliffe misses.
Ekaku swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Redcliffe counters with a straight right hand.
Ekaku slips under a jab.
Ekaku is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe scores with a nice strike.
Ekaku misses with a body kick.
Redcliffe swats away the attempt to clinch by Ekaku.
Redcliffe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Redcliffe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Redcliffe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ekaku walks into a straight right hand from Redcliffe.
Ekaku connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Redcliffe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ekaku.
Redcliffe lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ekaku. That's going to slow Redcliffe down.
Ekaku throws a push kick but Redcliffe slaps the foot to one side.
Ekaku lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ekaku moves out of range as Redcliffe strikes.
Ekaku lands with a thumping leg kick.
Redcliffe takes a swing at Ekaku's ribcage but misses.
Ekaku looks to land a combination but Redcliffe avoids it well.
Redcliffe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekaku throws out the jab.
Ekaku with a hook.
A big right from Redcliffe misses.
Ekaku misses with a body shot.
Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Redcliffe.
Ekaku thuds his shin into the meat of Redcliffe's side.
Redcliffe looks to land a body kick but Ekaku moved away.
Redcliffe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Satoshi Ekaku is winning the standup battle so far.
Redcliffe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but Redcliffe moved away.#T3#
Redcliffe cracks Ekaku with a good jab.
Redcliffe misses with a straight right.
Redcliffe moves out of range of the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ekaku.
Redcliffe misses with a looping left.
Redcliffe misses with a hook. Ekaku ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Ekaku wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Redcliffe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ekaku lands a glancing blow to the side of Redcliffe's head.
Redcliffe throws out a loose jab but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcliffe looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
Ekaku swings for the body but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Ekaku bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ekaku scores with a nice head shot.
Ekaku connects with a good right hand that stumbles Redcliffe. Redcliffe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku throws a body shot but no joy.
Redcliffe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Redcliffe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Ekaku throws a lazy right hand but Redcliffe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekaku doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Redcliffe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ekaku's sensitive parts.
Redcliffe is looking to score with low kicks.
Ekaku throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Ekaku misses.
Redcliffe slips a straight right by Ekaku.
It seemed like Redcliffe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ekaku on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Redcliffe. Redcliffe obviously looking to wear him down.
Ekaku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ekaku misses with a body punch
and Redcliffe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Redcliffe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ekaku connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Redcliffe momentarily.
Redcliffe throws a hook but Ekaku blocks it.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but Redcliffe checks it.
Redcliffe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redcliffe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ekaku on the side of the head.
Nice body kick from Ekaku.
Good work by Redcliffe as he checks the leg kick.
Ekaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Redcliffe.
Ekaku defending well as Redcliffe loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kwame Redcliffe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Redcliffe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ekaku can pounce on him.
Ekaku misses with a low kick as Redcliffe jumps back.
Ekaku slips a straight right by Redcliffe.#CL#
Ekaku instigates a clinch.
Redcliffe lands a shoulder strike.
Ekaku swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Ekaku.
Ekaku lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Redcliffe backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redcliffe.
Ekaku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku misses with the head strike.
Ekaku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku lands with a light punch inside.
Ekaku struggles to land a body shot inside as Redcliffe controls his hands.
A short left from Ekaku.
A shot in the inside from Redcliffe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku tries a body shot but Redcliffe blocks it.
Redcliffe letting Ekaku take a breather here.#T1#
Ekaku lands a nice uppercut.
Redcliffe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ekaku blocks it with crossed arms.
Ekaku struggles to land a body shot inside as Redcliffe controls his hands.
Redcliffe has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku. #BC2#
Redcliffe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ekaku feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Redcliffes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ekaku checks a leg kick.
Redcliffe moves out of range as Ekaku throws a body kick.
Redcliffe misses with a low kick as Ekaku jumps back.
Redcliffe motions for Ekaku to come forward. Redcliffe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ekaku works Redcliffe's body with a nice hook.
Ekaku lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Redcliffe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Redcliffe blocks the body kick.
Redcliffe throws a counter combo.
The fighters circling - Redcliffe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ekaku throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Redcliffe misses with a hook. Ekaku ducked under it nicely.
Redcliffe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Redcliffe has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ekaku.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku slips a straight right by Redcliffe.
Ekaku buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ekaku moves away from the strike by Redcliffe.
Ekaku scores with a decent looking hook.
A good leg kick by Redcliffe.
Ekaku tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Redcliffe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Redcliffe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku manages to avoid it.
Ekaku is looking to counter punch.
Ekaku lands a body shot.
A slow jab from Redcliffe misses its intended target.
Redcliffe throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Redcliffe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ekaku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redcliffe.
Ekaku pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Redcliffe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ekaku bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Redcliffe's head.
Ekaku tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Redcliffe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Redcliffe walks into a stiff left hand from Ekaku.
Ekaku misses with a wild body shot. #T3##CL#
Ekaku gets a clinch.
Redcliffe misses with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Ekaku scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekaku.
Ekaku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redcliffe working aggressively here.
Redcliffe misses with some punches.
Ekaku can't find room to land a body shot as Redcliffe controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekaku.
Redcliffe prevents a body shot from Ekaku.
Redcliffe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekaku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redcliffe's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Redcliffe.
Ekaku blocks an uppercut.
Redcliffe lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ekaku.
Redcliffe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ekaku is defending well for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ekaku.#T4#
Redcliffe blocks an uppercut.
Redcliffe has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ekaku seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Redcliffe can turn it around.
Ekaku lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Redcliffe breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick from Redcliffe misses.
Redcliffe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ekaku. That did some damage!
Ekaku tries to clinch up.
Ekaku avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ekaku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redcliffe.
Ekaku wants to clinch.
Redcliffe takes one to the side of the head.
Ekaku throws a lazy uppercut
and Ekaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Redcliffe looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
Ekaku buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ekaku just misses with a punch to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Satoshi Ekaku!
During a confident post fight interview, Satoshi Ekaku thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Kwame Redcliffe was interviewed post fight and said 'You're lucky I like your mumma!'.

Event: DMMA 306
Date: Apr 03, 2024

#R1#
Egyptian avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Egyptian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Redcliffe at a distance.
Redcliffe loads up on a big right hand but Egyptian slips the punch.
Egyptian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redcliffe manages to avoid it.
Egyptian misses the jab.
Redcliffe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Egyptian takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Egyptian fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Egyptian misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Redcliffe to counter with a crisp jab.
Egyptian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redcliffe.
Egyptian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Egyptian has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #TD#
Egyptian shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Egyptian showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redcliffe wants to improve his position but Egyptian is controlling well. #T1##SUB#
Egyptian seems to be working for a kimura but Redcliffe defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Egyptian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Egyptian wants to advance to full mount but Redcliffe doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Egyptian wants to control from the top but Redcliffe keeps moving.
Redcliffe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Egyptian trying to control but Redcliffe is working from the bottom.
Redcliffe is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Egyptian landing some decent shots from guard.
Egyptian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Egyptian trying to control the position from guard on top but Redcliffe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Egyptian is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Egyptian trying to control the position from guard on top but Redcliffe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Egyptian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Egyptian trying to control but Redcliffe is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Egyptian misses with a body punch
and Redcliffe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A cross from Redcliffe lands.
Redcliffe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Egyptian is out of range and Redcliffe settles back down.
Egyptian slips under a jab from Redcliffe.
Egyptian attempts a counter takedown but Redcliffe avoids it well and moves away.
Redcliffe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Egyptian throws a body punch but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Redcliffe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Egyptian lands a body shot.
Redcliffe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Egyptian throws an overhand right that lands on Redcliffe's shoulder, as Redcliffe tries to avoid the shot.
Egyptian works over Redcliffe's head and body with a nice combination.
Redcliffe stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ishmael Egyptian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redcliffe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Egyptian.
Redcliffe throws a front kick that sends Egyptian stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redcliffe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Egyptian moves away.
Egyptian on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4##TD#
Egyptian gets the takedown into side control.
Redcliffe struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Egyptian is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Redcliffe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Redcliffe prevents Egyptian from moving into mount. #SUB#
Egyptian tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Redcliffe is trying to control Egyptian's posture but Egyptian avoids it.
Egyptian advances to mount.
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 Ishmael Egyptian will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Egyptian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Redcliffe doesn't manage to clinch there - Egyptian circles away.
Redcliffe throws a solid leg kick but Egyptian takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Redcliffe.
Egyptian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redcliffe was well out of range. Poor timing from Egyptian.
Redcliffe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Egyptian.
Redcliffe 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.
Egyptian just misses with a punch to the body.
Redcliffe wants to clinch but Egyptian slips to the side#TD#
and Egyptian counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Redcliffe is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Egyptian wants to work for an arm triangle but Redcliffe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe tries to get to full guard but Egyptian has control of the leg.
Redcliffe preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Egyptian seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Egyptian is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB#
Egyptian drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Egyptian jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Redcliffe working a defensive guard here.
Egyptian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Redcliffe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Egyptian is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Egyptian passes Redcliffe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Egyptian trying to control from half guard but Redcliffe is working away.
Well, if Egyptian is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Redcliffe trying to hold on to Egyptian's head to control him but Egyptian postures up.
Redcliffe is refusing to be controlled, as Egyptian sits in half guard.
Redcliffe is controlling Egyptian's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Egyptian prevents Redcliffe from improving his position.#T3#
Redcliffe is not content to let Egyptian control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut. Egyptian saw that one coming.
Egyptian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Redcliffe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slow jab from Egyptian misses its intended target.
Egyptian misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Redcliffe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Redcliffe fails with an attempt to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe scores with a hook to the body. Egyptian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Redcliffe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Egyptian.
Redcliffe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Redcliffe fakes the leg kick and cracks Egyptian in the body.
Redcliffe jabs Egyptian right on the nose. Egyptian blinks but takes it well.
Egyptian punishes Redcliffe's body with a nice straight punch.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Redcliffe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Egyptian is looking to wear down Redcliffe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Egyptian sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL2#
Egyptian gets tackled into the cage by Redcliffe. Redcliffe maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Egyptian stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Redcliffe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redcliffe throws a head punch that misses.
Redcliffe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Redcliffe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Redcliffe lands a body shot.
Redcliffe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Redcliffe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Egyptian - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch on the inside from Redcliffe fails to land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Egyptian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Redcliffe backwards. #TD#
Egyptian manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Egyptian controls Redcliffe momentarily but Redcliffe frees himself.
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 Ishmael Egyptian will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Redcliffe throws an overhand right that lands on Egyptian's shoulder, as Egyptian tries to avoid the shot.
Kwame Redcliffe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Egyptian just misses with a punch to the body.
Egyptian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redcliffe.
A head kick misses from Redcliffe.
Egyptian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Redcliffe throws out a counter right but Egyptian avoids it with no problem.
Redcliffe's corner calls for a 1-2. Redcliffe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Redcliffe has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Egyptian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Egyptian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redcliffe moves away.
Redcliffe misses with a wild body shot.
Egyptian walks into a left hand.
Egyptian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redcliffe moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redcliffe moves away.
Redcliffe throws a right and a left that Egyptian avoids nicely.
Egyptian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Egyptian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redcliffe was well out of range. Poor timing from Egyptian.
Egyptian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redcliffe was well out of range. Poor timing from Egyptian.#T1#
Egyptian lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kwame Redcliffe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Egyptian lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good shot there by Redcliffe.
Egyptian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Redcliffe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Redcliffe misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Egyptian decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Redcliffe's guard.
Redcliffe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Egyptian manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Egyptian working a defensive guard here.
Redcliffe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Egyptian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Egyptian keeping moving, preventing Redcliffe from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Egyptian is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Redcliffe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Redcliffe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Redcliffe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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!#SUB#
Egyptian looking for a guillotine here but Redcliffe defends easily.
Egyptian trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Redcliffe controlling from the top position.
Egyptian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Redcliffe looking to sit in guard and control but Egyptian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Redcliffe keeping moving, preventing Egyptian from controlling successfully.
Ishmael Egyptian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Egyptian controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Egyptian works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Egyptian trying to control the pace.
Redcliffe trying to hold on to Egyptian's head to control him but Egyptian postures up. #T4#
Egyptian is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ishmael Egyptian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Egyptian, 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ishmael Egyptian!
A relieved looking Ishmael Egyptian thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Kwame Redcliffe stepped up to the mic, saying 'You're lucky I like your mumma!'.

Event: DMMA 299 Panda vs Ship
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Lincoln closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Redcliffe misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Lincoln misses.
Redcliffe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Redcliffe ducks under a wild hook from Lincoln .
Lincoln moves away from the strike by Redcliffe.
A little jabbing left from Lincoln on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lincoln lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Redcliffe 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.
Lincoln looks for the body kick but Redcliffe saw that one coming.
Redcliffe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Redcliffe, as that shot connected.
A big left from Lincoln misses.
Redcliffe is looking to counter the offense by Lincoln and move into the clinch.
Redcliffe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Redcliffe throws a poor cross that misses
and Lincoln cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Redcliffe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lincoln circles away quickly and effectively.
Redcliffe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A leg kick checked by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
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 Lincoln moves away.
Lincoln misses with a looping left.
Lincoln throws a leg kick but Redcliffe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lincoln moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut. Lincoln saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lincoln ! But no joy.
Lincoln throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Redcliffe tries to counter by clinching up but Lincoln breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Lincoln uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redcliffe.
Lincoln ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.
Lincoln circles away from the clinch attempt.
Redcliffe throws a jab but it's blocked by Lincoln .
Lincoln thuds his shin into the meat of Redcliffe's side.
Redcliffe feints and then cracks Lincoln 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lincoln down.
Redcliffe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lincoln .
Lincoln motions for Redcliffe to come forward. Lincoln throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Redcliffe misses the jab.
Lincoln looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Redcliffe has Lincoln up against the cage in a clinch.
Lincoln lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lincoln blocks an uppercut.
Redcliffe swings wildly with an uppercut but Lincoln uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Lincoln 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lincoln on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Redcliffe. Redcliffe obviously looking to wear him down.
Lincoln misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lincoln turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Redcliffe checks a low kick from Lincoln .
Lincoln tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redcliffe was well out of range. Poor timing from Lincoln .
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!#CL#
Redcliffe clinches up with Lincoln and pushes him back against the cage.
Redcliffe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lincoln can't break the clinch.
A short right from Redcliffe on the inside.
A short right from Redcliffe.
Lincoln is trying to force a seperation but Redcliffe has the dominant position.
Lincoln misses with the head strike.
Redcliffe lands a nice uppercut.
Lincoln misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Lincoln breaks the clinch.
Redcliffe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lincoln .
Lincoln throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lincoln fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Redcliffe is out of range.
Lincoln scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Redcliffe tries to close the distance and clinch but Lincoln swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lincoln looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Redcliffe is looking to counter punch.
Some wild striking there from Lincoln .
Lincoln scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Lincoln throws a leg kick but Redcliffe moved away.
Redcliffe cracks Lincoln with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Redcliffe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lincoln lands a glancing blow to the side of Redcliffe's head.
A head kick misses from Lincoln .
Redcliffe misses with a looping right.
Redcliffe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lincoln .
Lincoln throws a right and a left that Redcliffe avoids nicely. #CL#
Redcliffe pushes Lincoln up against the cage in a clinch.
Redcliffe lands a body shot.
Lincoln lands a right hand.
Lincoln throws a punch but it's blocked by Redcliffe.
Lincoln is looking to break free of the clinch but Redcliffe has double underhooks.
I was talking to Redcliffe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lincoln throws a punch but it's blocked by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Redcliffe blocks an uppercut.
Redcliffe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lincoln is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
Redcliffe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Redcliffe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Redcliffe.
Lincoln has Redcliffe pressed against the cage.
Redcliffe lands a right hand. #BC2#
Lincoln breaks the clinch.
Redcliffe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lincoln swings widly with a right hand
and Redcliffe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lincoln throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lincoln keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Redcliffe.
It seemed like Lincoln was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lincoln misses with a body shot.
Lincoln throws a shot from downtown. Redcliffe moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redcliffe tries to clinch up.
Redcliffe misses with a hook
and Lincoln counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Lincoln misses.
Lincoln misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lincoln . That did some damage!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexander Lincoln will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Redcliffe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lincoln missing with a left hand there. Redcliffe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lincoln circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lincoln feints a counter leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Lincoln .
Lincoln checks a leg kick.
Lincoln takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lincoln moves out of range as Redcliffe strikes.
Redcliffe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lincoln .
As Lincoln tries to get set, Redcliffe tries to push him back and clinch up but Lincoln manages to avoid the attempt.
Redcliffe slips a jab from Lincoln .
Redcliffe tries to clinch but Lincoln moves away
and Lincoln counters with a right hand to the body.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick but Lincoln checks it.
Lincoln looks for the body kick but Redcliffe saw that one coming.
Redcliffe misses with a hook. Lincoln ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Redcliffe finds it's way through Lincoln 's defenses.
Nice uppercut there from Redcliffe.
Lincoln has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Redcliffe finds it's way round the side to connect with Lincoln 's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lincoln pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Redcliffe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Redcliffe landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lincoln is trying to break the clinch but Redcliffe is controlling him.
Redcliffe tries to throw a body punch but Lincoln avoids it by throwing Redcliffe back against the cage. #BC2#
Lincoln breaks the clinch.
Lincoln cracks Redcliffe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Redcliffe blocks the body kick.
Lincoln moves out of range of the strikes.
Lincoln displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Redcliffe throws out the jab.
Redcliffe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lincoln .
Redcliffe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lincoln misses with a wild body shot.
Redcliffe throwing a counter right hand but Lincoln manages to avoid it.
Lincoln goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Redcliffe scores with a punch to the head.
A low kick lands for Redcliffe.
Lincoln tries to land a leg kick but Redcliffe saw it coming and moves away.
Lincoln uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redcliffe.
Lincoln throws a low kick but Redcliffe moves out of range easily.
Lincoln throws a leg kick but Redcliffe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lincoln throws a quick inside leg kick.
Redcliffe checks a low kick from Lincoln .#T2#
Lincoln avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lincoln looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Lincoln gets tackled into the cage by Redcliffe. Redcliffe maintains the clinch.
A short right from Redcliffe on the inside.
Redcliffe throws a head punch that misses.
Lincoln misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Redcliffe.
Lincoln swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lincoln swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcliffe displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lincoln up against the cage.
Redcliffe misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Lincoln breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lincoln misses with a hook.
Redcliffe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Redcliffe throws a head kick that misses.
Redcliffe ducks right into an uppercut from Lincoln .
Lincoln throws a chopping leg kick but Redcliffe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Lincoln throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Redcliffe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lincoln .
Lincoln pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lincoln 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Redcliffe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lincoln scrambles back to his feet.
Redcliffe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lincoln avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lincoln tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redcliffe was well out of range. Poor timing from Lincoln .
Lincoln throws a low kick but Redcliffe moves out of range easily.
Redcliffe closes the distance but Lincoln moves to the side
and Lincoln counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Redcliffe thinking.
A big left from Redcliffe misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lincoln , as that shot connected.
Lincoln buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe checks a low kick from Lincoln .
Lincoln bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Redcliffe's head backwards.
Redcliffe takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lincoln misses with a hook.
Lincoln jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Redcliffe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lincoln motions for Redcliffe to come forward. Lincoln throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lincoln misses with a body shot.
Redcliffe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice cross by Lincoln .
Redcliffe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lincoln throws a nice looking combination but Redcliffe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Redcliffe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Lincoln misses.
Redcliffe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lincoln manages to circle out of the way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Redcliffe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Redcliffe scores with a sloppy right hand. Lincoln should have avoided that one.
Lincoln swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lincoln throws a body punch but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Lincoln moves out of range as Redcliffe strikes.
Lincoln throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Redcliffe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lincoln lands the left hand.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lincoln connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Redcliffe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Lincoln showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Redcliffe cracks Lincoln with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kwame Redcliffe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander Lincoln is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Redcliffe moves out of range of the strikes.
Redcliffe avoids the body shot from Lincoln .
Redcliffe loads up on a big right hand but Lincoln slips the punch.
Redcliffe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lincoln paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lincoln missing with a left hand there. Redcliffe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lincoln .
Lincoln misses with a hook.
Redcliffe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Redcliffe misses.
A leg kick checked by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Redcliffe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lincoln . Lincoln obviously looking to wear him down.
Lincoln throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redcliffe is looking to counter punch.
Lincoln lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincoln walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Redcliffe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good standup being displayed there by Redcliffe as he connects with a hook.
Redcliffe blocks a leg kick.
Lincoln uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redcliffe.#CL#
Redcliffe moves into the clinch successfully.
Redcliffe missing with knees to the body. #T1#
Lincoln on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lincoln avoiding damage as Redcliffe throws knees to the body.
Redcliffe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Redcliffe has a couple of punches blocked by Lincoln .
Redcliffe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redcliffe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe tries to throw a body punch but Lincoln avoids it by throwing Redcliffe back against the cage.
Lincoln blocks an uppercut.
Lincoln avoiding damage as Redcliffe throws knees to the body.
Redcliffe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Redcliffe misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Lincoln prevents a body shot from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lincoln misses with a punch on the inside.
Redcliffe struggles to land a body shot inside as Lincoln controls his hands.
Redcliffe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Redcliffe throws a punch but it's blocked by Lincoln .
Redcliffe has a couple of punches blocked by Lincoln .
Lincoln swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Redcliffe pushes Lincoln back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Redcliffe can't find room to land a body shot as Lincoln controls the action.
Redcliffe tries a knee to the head but Lincoln blocks it. #T3#
Redcliffe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands with a left to the head.
Redcliffe misses with some punches.
Redcliffe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lincoln is defending well for now.
Redcliffe working aggressively here.
Redcliffe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Redcliffe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Redcliffe lands a nice shot to the body.
Redcliffe misses with a punch to the body.
Redcliffe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Redcliffe tries to work over Lincoln 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Redcliffe fails to land.
Redcliffe gets through Lincoln 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lincoln blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lincoln creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Redcliffe lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Redcliffe throws a punch but it's blocked by Lincoln .
Redcliffe has a couple of punches blocked by Lincoln .
Lincoln has a couple of punches blocked by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a punch but it's blocked by Lincoln .
Lincoln blocks an uppercut.
Redcliffe pushes Lincoln back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Redcliffe tries to work over Lincoln 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Redcliffe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lincoln 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Lincoln !
A very excited looking Alexander Lincoln made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Kwame Redcliffe was interviewed post fight and said 'You're lucky I like your mumma!'.

Event: DMMA 293 Okongwu vs Walton
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Kwong lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Kwong misses.
We've been informed that Kwong 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.
Redcliffe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Redcliffe finds it's target.
Kwong throws a hook but Redcliffe blocks it.
Redcliffe misses with a straight left.
Redcliffe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kwong can pounce on him.
A lazy left from Redcliffe finds it's target.
Redcliffe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kwong.
Redcliffe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kwong momentarily.
Kwong moves out of range as Redcliffe strikes.
A jab from Redcliffe misses.
Kwong feints a jab promting Redcliffe to slip. Kwong then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Redcliffe slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kwong throws a sloppy head kick and Redcliffe moves out of range easily. #CL#
Redcliffe has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kwong.
Kwong lands a left hand.
Redcliffe scores with a hook to the body.
Redcliffe lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Redcliffe.
Kwong prevents a body shot from Redcliffe.
Kwong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Redcliffe misses with the head strike.
Redcliffe blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe working aggressively here.
Kwong throws a punch but it's blocked by Redcliffe.
I was talking to Redcliffe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Redcliffe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kwong lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Kwong.
Kwong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Redcliffe fails to land.
Kwong digs a right hand into Redcliffe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Redcliffe's gas tank. #BC2#
Kwong breaks the clinch.
Redcliffe takes one on the button.
Kwong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kwong moves forwards but Redcliffe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kwong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redcliffe was well out of range. Poor timing from Kwong.
Kwong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Kwong. Beautiful body shot.
Redcliffe scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Kwong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Redcliffe.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Redcliffe. Kwong shrugs it off though.
Kwong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a lazy right hand but Kwong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Kwong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kwong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kwong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Redcliffe sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Redcliffe pushes Kwong up against the cage in a clinch.
Kwong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kwong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kwong gets through Redcliffe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Redcliffe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kwong is trying to push Redcliffe away but Redcliffe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Redcliffe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kwong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Redcliffe misses with a punch to the body.
Kwong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kwong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Redcliffe backwards.
Kwong lands with a short shot to the head.
Kwong misses with some punches.
Kwong struggles to land a body shot inside as Redcliffe controls his hands. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kwong.
Kwong throws a head punch that misses.
Redcliffe lands a right hand.
Redcliffe misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kwong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kwong works on Redcliffe's body with a couple of short punches.
Redcliffe throws a punch but it's blocked by Kwong.
Redcliffe lands a left hand. #BC2#
Kwong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Redcliffe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kwong manages to avoid it.
Kwong swings for the body but Redcliffe moves out of range. #CL#
Redcliffe instigates a clinch.
Redcliffe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Kwong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kwong connects with an inside leg kick.
Kwong slips a straight right by Redcliffe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kwong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Redcliffe doesn't seem bothered though.
Kwong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Redcliffe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Kwong misses with a low kick.
Kwong lands a head shot.
Kwong tries to clinch there but Redcliffe circles away.
Redcliffe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kwong moves away.
Kwong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Redcliffe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kwong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kwong checks a leg kick.
Kwong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Redcliffe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kwong throws out the jab.
As Kwong tries to get set, Redcliffe tries to push him back and clinch up but Kwong manages to avoid the attempt.
Redcliffe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kwong.
Redcliffe lands a head shot.#CL#
Redcliffe takes the fight into the clinch.
Redcliffe blocks a body shot from Kwong.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Kwong fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Redcliffe.
A left hand lands to the body for Kwong.
Redcliffe lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redcliffe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kwasi Kwong will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Redcliffe blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Redcliffe.
Kwong misses with the head strike.
Redcliffe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kwong lands with a right to the head.
Kwong misses with a punch to the body.
Redcliffe blocks an uppercut.
Redcliffe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Redcliffe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kwong is defending well for now.
Kwong can't find room to land a body shot as Redcliffe controls the action.
Redcliffe struggles to land a body shot inside as Kwong controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Redcliffe fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe throws a head punch that misses.
Kwong throws a head punch that misses.
Redcliffe lands with a right to the head.
Redcliffe tries to land knees in the clinch but Kwong avoids the damage to the body.
Redcliffe blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Redcliffe. #T1#
Redcliffe lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Kwong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Donk. Kwong catches Redcliffe right on the button with a cross.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kwong!
Redcliffe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kwong.
Kwong drops his hands momentarily and Redcliffe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kwong throws a looping overhand right but Redcliffe ducks down to avoid it.
Kwong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Redcliffe staying out of range there.
Redcliffe doesn't manage to clinch there - Kwong circles away.
Redcliffe tries to clinch but Kwong is having none of it.
Kwong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Redcliffe tries to clinch up but Kwong circles away and keeps his distance.
Redcliffe throws a wild body kick that Kwong sees coming a mile off.
Kwong misses with a body shot.
Kwong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kwong plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A jab from Redcliffe misses.
Redcliffe connects with the punch.#T2#
Redcliffe misses with a looping right.
Redcliffe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kwong lands a head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kwong. Redcliffe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redcliffe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kwong.
Kwong misses with a body shot.
Redcliffe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kwong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Redcliffe scores with a sloppy right hand. Kwong should have avoided that one.
Redcliffe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kwong throws an overhand right that lands on Redcliffe's shoulder, as Redcliffe tries to avoid the shot.
Kwong throws a predictable looking body shot
and Redcliffe counters with a one-two to the body.
Redcliffe slips under a jab from Kwong.
Redcliffe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kwasi Kwong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot lands for Redcliffe.
Kwong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kwong scores with a shot to the body.
Kwong throws a hook but Redcliffe avoids it easily.
Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kwong.#T3#
Redcliffe tries to close the distance and clinch but Kwong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kwong misses with an uppercut. Redcliffe saw that one coming.#CL#
Redcliffe moves into the clinch.
Redcliffe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kwong throws a head punch that misses.
Kwong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Redcliffe lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kwong.
Kwong can't find room to land a body shot as Redcliffe controls the action.
Redcliffe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kwong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Redcliffe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kwong's elbow.
Redcliffe crunches a lovely knee into Kwong's ribcage.
Kwong throws a punch but it's blocked by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Redcliffe. #T4#
Redcliffe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kwong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kwong scores with a shot to the side of Redcliffe's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redcliffe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Redcliffe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Redcliffe tries to throw a body punch but Kwong avoids it by throwing Redcliffe back against the cage.
Redcliffe works on Kwong's body with a couple of short punches.
Redcliffe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Redcliffe.
Kwong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kwong prevents a body shot from Redcliffe.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Redcliffe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Redcliffe lands with a short shot to the head.
Kwong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kwong.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Redcliffe.
Kwong lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Redcliffe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kwong misses with a punch to the body.
Redcliffe lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kwame Redcliffe will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kwong misses with a looping left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Redcliffe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Redcliffe doesn't manage to clinch there - Kwong circles away.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kwong.
Kwong goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Redcliffe missing with a left hand there. Kwong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Kwong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Redcliffe defending well as Kwong loads up on a big left hand.
Kwong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Redcliffe in his tracks.
A slow jab from Kwong misses its intended target.
A clash of legs there as Redcliffe blocks the low kick.
Kwong connects with an inside leg kick.
Redcliffe lands with a kick to the ribs.
Redcliffe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kwong motions for Redcliffe to come forward. Kwong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Redcliffe is looking to counter with head kicks.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Redcliffe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Redcliffe has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Redcliffe.
Kwong throws a head punch that misses.
Redcliffe misses with a body punch. #T1#
Redcliffe misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kwong.
Kwong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Redcliffe misses with the head strike.
Redcliffe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Redcliffe tries a body shot but Kwong blocks it.
Kwong struggles to land a body shot inside as Redcliffe controls his hands.
Redcliffe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kwong misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kwong fails to land.
Redcliffe misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Kwong breaks from the clinch.
Kwong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Redcliffe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Redcliffe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kwong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Redcliffe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Redcliffe checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Redcliffe misses its intended target.
Redcliffe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kwong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kwong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kwong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe blocks a jab.
Kwong scores with a jab.
Kwong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Redcliffe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Redcliffe with the inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Redcliffe misses its intended target.
Kwong misses with a head kick.
Redcliffe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kwong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Redcliffe connects with a nice looking jab. #CL#
Redcliffe clinches.
Kwong misses with a body punch.
Redcliffe doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Redcliffe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kwong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kwong has a couple of punches blocked by Redcliffe.
A right hook to the body lands for Kwong.
Kwong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kwong blocking some punches.
Redcliffe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kwong managing to block the knees to the body from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe gets through Kwong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Redcliffe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kwong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kwong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Redcliffe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Redcliffe lands a right hand.
Kwong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kwame Redcliffe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Redcliffe lands a left hand.
Redcliffe trying to land knees to the body.
Kwong lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Kwong fails to land.
Redcliffe blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kwong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redcliffe tries to work over Kwong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees to the body from Redcliffe.
Kwong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kwong misses with some punches.
A short right from Kwong.
A short body shot lands from Redcliffe as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Redcliffe fails to land.
Kwong lands a right hand.
Redcliffe lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Redcliffe fails to land.
A short right from Kwong on the inside.
Redcliffe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kwong blocks a body shot from Redcliffe.
Kwong cracks Redcliffe with a nice body shot.
Redcliffe tries a body shot but Kwong blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kwasi Kwong.
I think Kwong 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kwasi Kwong!
A very excited looking Kwasi Kwong made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Kwame Redcliffe spoke after the fight, saying 'You're lucky I like your mumma!'.

Event: DMMA 286 Okongwu vs Spong
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Redcliffe thuds his right hand into Roll's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Roll 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.
A cross from Roll lands.
Rokken Roll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roll lands a jab to Redcliffe's midsection.
Redcliffe staying out of range there.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Roll.
Redcliffe throws a jab but it's blocked by Roll.
Roll throws a looping overhand right but Redcliffe ducks down to avoid it.
Roll throws a lazy uppercut
and Redcliffe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roll misses with a head kick.
Redcliffe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roll.
Jab from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roll.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redcliffe slips a straight right by Roll.
Redcliffe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Redcliffe wants it to stay on the feet.
Roll takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Redcliffe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rokken Roll.
Roll throws a nice looking combination but Redcliffe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Redcliffe lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Redcliffe misses with a body kick.
Redcliffe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roll.
Redcliffe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roll ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.
A little jabbing left from Roll on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Roll pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Redcliffe tries to counter by clinching up but Roll breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Redcliffe pushes Roll up against the cage in a clinch.
Redcliffe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Roll throws a head punch that misses.
Redcliffe lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Redcliffe to work.
Redcliffe misses with some punches.
Roll drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right from Roll.
Roll working hard to break the clinch.
Redcliffe lands a right hand.
Redcliffe misses with a punch on the inside.
Redcliffe scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Roll breaks the clinch. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redcliffe is looking to clinch but Roll is avoiding it.
Roll misses with a head kick.
Roll with a nice cross.
Redcliffe scores with a push kick.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roll misses with the combination.
Roll misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Redcliffe rushes Roll and presses him up against the cage.
A short left from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Redcliffe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roll is defending well for now.#BC2#
Roll breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roll blocks the body kick.
Roll looks to throw the jab but Redcliffe is out of range.
Roll keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Redcliffe.
Roll misses with a low kick.
As Roll tries to get set, Redcliffe tries to push him back and clinch up but Roll manages to avoid the attempt.
Redcliffe digs a good hook to Roll's body.
Roll lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Redcliffe circles away quickly and effectively.
Roll loads up on a big right hand but Redcliffe slips the punch.
Redcliffe scores with a spinning back kick!#T3#
Roll misses with a left hand
and Redcliffe counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Redcliffe gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Roll pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roll tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Redcliffe is able to avoid easily.#CL#
Redcliffe pushes Roll up against the cage in a clinch.
Roll blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Redcliffe can't find room to land a body shot as Roll controls the action.
I was talking to Redcliffe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Roll struggles to land a body shot inside as Redcliffe controls his hands.
A short right from Redcliffe on the inside.
Redcliffe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Redcliffe lands a shot to the body.
Redcliffe prevents Roll from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Roll breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Redcliffe tries to clinch there but Roll circles away.
Redcliffe scoring well with a low kick there.
Redcliffe punishes Roll's body with a nice straight punch.
Roll throws a shot from downtown. Redcliffe moves away and avoids it.
Redcliffe moves away from the strike by Roll.
Roll will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redcliffe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roll swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Roll scores with a crisp jab that stopped Redcliffe in his tracks.
A good leg kick by Redcliffe.
Roll throws a hook to the side of Redcliffe's head but Redcliffe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roll swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kwame Redcliffe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redcliffe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Redcliffe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Roll keeps the fight on the outside.
Roll looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Roll throws an overhand right that lands on Redcliffe's shoulder, as Redcliffe tries to avoid the shot.
Roll throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Redcliffe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Roll manages to circle out of the way.
The crowd cheers as Roll lands an impressive looking overhand right. Redcliffe doesn't seem phased though.
Roll is looking to score with low kicks.
A big right from Roll misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Redcliffe clinches with his opponent.
Redcliffe tries a knee to the head but Roll blocks it. #BC2#
Roll manages to break the clinch.
Roll keeps the fight on the outside.
Redcliffe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roll manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Roll swats away the attempt to clinch by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a nice looking kick to the body. Roll takes a step back to recover.
Redcliffe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Roll misses with a low kick as Redcliffe jumps back.
Redcliffe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Roll just misses with a punch to the body.
Redcliffe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Redcliffe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Roll.
Roll blocks a jab.
Roll misses with a wild combination.
Redcliffe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rokken Roll seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Roll shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Redcliffe as he avoids it easily.
Redcliffe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roll swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Redcliffe ducks under a wild hook from Roll.
Redcliffe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Roll.
Roll moves out of range as Redcliffe throws a body kick.
Roll circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Redcliffe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Roll finds it's way round the side to connect with Redcliffe's head.
Roll cracks a nice hook into Redcliffe's ribs.
Roll fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Redcliffe checks it well.
Roll throws a leg kick #CL#
and Redcliffe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Roll blocks it with crossed arms.
Roll blocking some punches.
Roll throws a punch but it's blocked by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe is pressed up against the cage. Roll has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Redcliffe down to the mat. Redcliffe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Roll takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Redcliffe connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Redcliffe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Roll is trying to force a seperation but Redcliffe has the dominant position.
Roll lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Redcliffe backwards. #BC2#
Roll manages to break the clinch.
Redcliffe tries to clinch but Roll moves out of range.
Redcliffe misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Redcliffe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roll scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Roll.
Redcliffe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Roll's face. #T2#
Redcliffe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Redcliffe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Redcliffe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Redcliffe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roll backwards.
Redcliffe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roll is defending well for now.
Roll has a couple of punches blocked by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roll.
Redcliffe misses with the head strike.
Redcliffe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roll backwards.
Roll has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Redcliffe after a bit of a struggle.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rokken Roll.
Roll lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Redcliffe has a couple of punches blocked by Roll.
Redcliffe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Redcliffe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redcliffe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Roll or not. #TD2#
Roll is trying to trip Redcliffe. He has hold of a leg but Redcliffe is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Roll persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Redcliffe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roll is one step ahead there. #T3#
Redcliffe controlling Roll's posture.
Roll throws an elbow that misses. Redcliffe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Roll's guard. Nice move by Redcliffe!#REVR#
Redcliffe is stalling in the full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Redcliffe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roll swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Redcliffe trying to control but Roll is working from the bottom.
Redcliffe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Redcliffe preventing the sweep.
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 Kwame Redcliffe will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Roll bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rokken Roll has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Redcliffe pushes Roll away with a front kick.
Redcliffe lands with an uppercut that bounces Roll off the cage and back into range.
Roll misses with a straight left.
Roll misses with a looping left.
Redcliffe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick but Roll sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Roll steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Roll scoring well with a low kick there.
Roll throws a looping overhand right but Redcliffe ducks down to avoid it.
Roll circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roll looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Roll fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Redcliffe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roll manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Redcliffe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roll.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Roll lands an impressive looking overhand right. Redcliffe doesn't seem phased though.
Roll throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roll throws a hook but Redcliffe blocks it.
Roll moves out of range of the body kick.
Roll slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redcliffe is looking to score with low kicks.
Redcliffe with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Roll stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Roll tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redcliffe was well out of range. Poor timing from Roll.
Roll throws out a leg kick but Redcliffe moves out of range and Roll only half commits.
Roll takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Redcliffe slips a jab from Roll.#CL#
Redcliffe instigates a clinch.
Roll has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Redcliffe after a bit of a struggle.
Roll is looking for a takedown.
Roll goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redcliffe lands a shoulder strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Redcliffe obliges.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redcliffe.
Roll misses with some punches.
Roll has Redcliffe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Redcliffe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rokken Roll.
Still in the clinch, Roll scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Redcliffe is pushing Roll up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Redcliffe lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redcliffe works on Roll's body with a couple of short punches.
Redcliffe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roll wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Redcliffe has him pressed against the cage.
Redcliffe swings wildly with an uppercut but Roll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roll swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcliffe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roll can't break the clinch.
Redcliffe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Redcliffe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roll is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Redcliffe is defending well.
Redcliffe throws a head punch that misses.
Redcliffe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roll's elbow.
Redcliffe misses with some punches.
Redcliffe lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Redcliffe wants to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Redcliffe seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Roll is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Redcliffe can't find room to land a body shot as Roll controls the action.
Redcliffe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Redcliffe tries to land knees in the clinch but Roll avoids the damage to the body.
Redcliffe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redcliffe misses with a body punch.
Redcliffe tries to work over Roll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Redcliffe prevents Roll from breaking the clinch.
Roll drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roll managing to block the knees to the body from Redcliffe.
Roll blocks a body shot from Redcliffe.
A short uppercut from Roll.
Redcliffe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roll has a couple of punches blocked by Redcliffe.
A frustrated look appears on Roll's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
Redcliffe digs a right hand underneath Roll's ribcage. Roll let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Roll throws a punch but it's blocked by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roll can do to turn this around?
Roll scores with a shot to the side of Redcliffe's head.
Roll makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Redcliffe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Redcliffe digs a right hand underneath Roll's ribcage. Roll let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Redcliffe can't find room to land a body shot as Roll controls the action.
Redcliffe lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redcliffe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Roll goes for a takedown attempt but Redcliffe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Roll takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roll takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Redcliffe clinches up with Roll and pushes him back against the cage.
Roll makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Roll breaks from the clinch.
Roll lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Roll fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Redcliffe is out of range.
Roll looks to throw the jab but Redcliffe is out of range.
Redcliffe checks the leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Redcliffe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Redcliffe, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Redcliffe!
Kwame Redcliffe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Nfld 43
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1##CL#
Redcliffe closes the distance and clinches.
Turcotte is working Redcliffe over against the cage.
Redcliffe blocks a body shot from Turcotte.
Redcliffe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turcotte misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Redcliffe.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Redcliffe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Redcliffe throws a head punch that misses.
Turcotte lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Redcliffe or not.
Redcliffe tries a knee to the head but Turcotte blocks it.
Turcotte blocks a body shot from Redcliffe.
Turcotte told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Redcliffe lands a left hand. #BC2#
Turcotte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Redcliffe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Turcotte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redcliffe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Redcliffe ducked under it nicely.
Redcliffe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turcotte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.#T1#
Redcliffe delivers a nice body kick.
Redcliffe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turcotte.
Turcotte takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Redcliffe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turcotte.
Redcliffe defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Redcliffe tries to counter by clinching up but Turcotte breaks away and moves out of range.
Turcotte connects with a good right hand that stumbles Redcliffe. Redcliffe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Redcliffe tries to land a body kick
and Turcotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Redcliffe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Redcliffe connects with a single shot there.
Turcotte 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.
Turcotte misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redcliffe tries to clinch there but Turcotte circles away.
Turcotte takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T2#
Redcliffe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Redcliffe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good leg kick by Redcliffe.
A combination from Turcotte does no damage.
Redcliffe connects with a leg kick.
Redcliffe avoids the body shot from Turcotte. #CL#
Redcliffe pushes Turcotte up against the cage in a clinch.
Turcotte works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
I was talking to Redcliffe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redcliffe.
Turcotte swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Turcotte.
Redcliffe misses with a punch to the body.
Redcliffe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turcotte lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Redcliffe backwards.
Turcotte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turcotte avoiding damage as Redcliffe throws knees to the body.
Good body shot from Redcliffe. #T3#
Turcotte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Redcliffe misses with a punch on the inside.
Redcliffe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Redcliffe throws a punch but it's blocked by Turcotte.
Redcliffe swings wildly with an uppercut but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turcotte blocking some punches.
Redcliffe has a couple of punches blocked by Turcotte.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Redcliffe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turcottes head. #BC2#
Turcotte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Redcliffe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Redcliffe tries to close the distance and clinch but Turcotte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Redcliffe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Turcotte scores with a jab. Redcliffe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Turcotte changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Redcliffe.
Turcotte throws a hook but Redcliffe avoids it easily.
Redcliffe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Redcliffe wants to clinch.
Redcliffe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Redcliffe tries to clinch up.
Redcliffe tries to clinch up but Turcotte circles away and keeps his distance.
Turcotte throws a hook but Redcliffe blocks it.
Redcliffe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Redcliffe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turcotte swings widly with a right hand
enabling Redcliffe to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turcotte connects with a body shot that sends Redcliffe's belly button to the back.
Redcliffe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Turcotte on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jacques Turcotte will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Turcotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Redcliffe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Redcliffe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Redcliffe tries to counter by clinching up but Turcotte breaks away and moves out of range.
Redcliffe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Redcliffe motions for Turcotte to come forward. Redcliffe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Redcliffe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Turcotte misses with a few strikes there.
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Redcliffe moved out of range nicely.
Redcliffe slips a jab from Turcotte.
Redcliffe thumps Turcotte with a low kick.
Redcliffe works Turcotte's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Redcliffe has closed the distance and engaged Turcotte in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turcotte prevents a body shot from Redcliffe.
A short right from Redcliffe.
Turcotte lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Redcliffe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turcotte 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!
Redcliffe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turcotte backwards.
Still in the clinch, Turcotte scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Redcliffe lands a left hand.
Turcotte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kwame Redcliffe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Redcliffe tries to work over Turcotte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Redcliffe scores with a knee to the head.
Turcotte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Come on Redcliffe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Redcliffe landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Jacques Turcotte has been cut.
Redcliffe misses with a body punch.
Turcotte throws a head punch that misses.
Redcliffe avoiding damage.
Turcotte misses with the head strike.
Redcliffe blocking some punches.
Redcliffe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turcotte backwards.
Turcotte working aggressively here.
Redcliffe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Turcotte avoids it.
Turcotte works on Redcliffe's body with a couple of short punches.
Turcotte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turcotte lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turcotte tries to work over Redcliffe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Redcliffe wants to stall.
Redcliffe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Redcliffe trying to control the position but instead, Turcotte has worked for underhooks and has pushed Redcliffe into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Turcotte.
Redcliffe misses with the head strike.
Turcotte swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcliffe avoids the elbow strike from Turcotte, against the cage. #BC#
Redcliffe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Redcliffe has closed the distance and engaged Turcotte in a clinch.
Redcliffe swings wildly with an uppercut but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Redcliffe.
Turcotte has a couple of punches blocked by Redcliffe.
Turcotte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turcotte swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Turcotte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Redcliffe blocks an uppercut.
Redcliffe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Redcliffe tries a knee to the head but Turcotte blocks it.
Turcotte is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Turcotte lands an elbow that stopped Redcliffe in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Turcotte manages to break the clinch.
Redcliffe avoids the body shot from Turcotte.
Redcliffe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Redcliffe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Turcotte checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Turcotte takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Turcotte clobbers Redcliffe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Redcliffe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Redcliffe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Redcliffe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Turcotte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Redcliffe misses with a body shot.
Turcotte let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Turcotte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redcliffe was well out of range. Poor timing from Turcotte.
Redcliffe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Turcotte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Redcliffe defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
No joy there for Turcotte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Redcliffe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turcotte.
Turcotte loads up on a big right hand but Redcliffe slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turcotte throws the left hand but Redcliffe avoids the punch easily.
Redcliffe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Redcliffe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Redcliffe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turcotte. That did some damage!
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turcotte throws a jab when Redcliffe was well out of range.
Redcliffe blocks a jab.
Redcliffe misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kwame Redcliffe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3##CL#
Redcliffe closes the distance and clinches.
Redcliffe tries a body shot but Turcotte blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turcotte.
Turcotte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turcotte's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Turcotte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turcotte is leaning against Redcliffe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redcliffe.#BC2#
Turcotte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Redcliffe fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turcotte. Redcliffe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turcotte darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte fails to land with a series of punches.
Turcotte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Redcliffe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Turcotte.
Redcliffe is looking to clinch.
Turcotte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turcotte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Nice body punch from Turcotte.
Turcotte scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Some wild striking there from Turcotte.
Redcliffe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turcotte just misses with a punch to the body.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Redcliffe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Redcliffe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turcotte to score with a decent uppercut.
Redcliffe doesn't manage to clinch there - Turcotte circles away.
That kick from Redcliffe tenderised Turcotte's leg. Turcotte is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Turcotte clinches up against the cage.
Redcliffe connects with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Turcotte.
Turcotte lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Redcliffe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Redcliffe throws a hook to the side of Turcotte's head but Turcotte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Redcliffe walks into a stiff left hand from Turcotte.
Redcliffe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters circling - Redcliffe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Redcliffe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab, jab by Redcliffe - just one landing.
Redcliffe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Redcliffe.
Turcotte lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Turcotte misses with a straight right.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Redcliffe ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Redcliffe misses.
Turcotte is looking for the big counter here.
Redcliffe walks into a straight right hand from Turcotte.
Turcotte jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Redcliffe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Redcliffe tries to clinch but Turcotte is having none of it.
Redcliffe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Redcliffe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turcotte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turcotte swinging wildly here.
Redcliffe throws a shot from downtown. Turcotte moves away and avoids it.
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Redcliffe ducks down to avoid it.
Redcliffe doesn't manage to clinch there - Turcotte circles away.
Redcliffe throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Redcliffe misses the target.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Turcotte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Redcliffe wants to slow Turcotte down by chopping away at his legs.
Turcotte scores with the left hand. Redcliffe knows he should have avoided that one.
Turcotte takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Redcliffe misses with a leg kick.
Turcotte loads up on a big right hand but Redcliffe slips the punch.
Turcotte works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redcliffe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot.
Redcliffe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Redcliffe takes a swing at Turcotte's ribcage but misses.
Redcliffe doesn't manage to clinch there - Turcotte circles away. #CL#
Redcliffe moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Redcliffe on the inside.
Redcliffe tries a knee to the head but Turcotte blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Redcliffe throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turcotte catches Redcliffe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Redcliffe lands a head kick!
Turcotte checks the leg kick nicely there.
Turcotte checks a leg kick.
Redcliffe slips under a jab from Turcotte.
Redcliffe moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Turcotte connects with the punch.
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redcliffe.
Redcliffe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Redcliffe misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Redcliffe is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Turcotte.
Redcliffe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turcotte has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a hook but Turcotte blocks it.
Redcliffe is looking to slow Turcotte down with leg kicks.
Turcotte throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Redcliffe takes one on the button.
Redcliffe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turcotte avoids the head kick by Redcliffe.
Turcotte throws a hook to the side of Redcliffe's head but Redcliffe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Redcliffe throws an overhand right that lands on Turcotte's shoulder, as Turcotte tries to avoid the shot.
Turcotte moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Redcliffe.
Turcotte throws a body punch but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Redcliffe's shoulder, as Redcliffe tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turcotte is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Turcotte throws a jab when Redcliffe was well out of range.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Redcliffe.
Nice defenses there by Turcotte.
Redcliffe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Redcliffe rushes Turcotte and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Turcotte doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Turcotte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Redcliffe tries to clinch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Redcliffe avoids the body shot from Turcotte.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Sloppy strikes from Turcotte. Those never looked like landing.
Redcliffe tried to score with a low kick but Turcotte checks it.
Turcotte misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Turcotte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turcotte takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Redcliffe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turcotte. That did some damage!
Redcliffe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Redcliffe misses with a looping left.
Turcotte now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Redcliffe throws a body shot but no joy.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Redcliffe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Redcliffe saw that one coming.
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redcliffe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Turcotte throws a jab when Redcliffe was well out of range.
Redcliffe tries to clinch there but Turcotte circles away.
Turcotte takes a swing at Redcliffe's ribcage but misses.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Turcotte throws a right hand that Redcliffe ducks under and follows up with a left that Redcliffe also avoids with ease.#T4#
Redcliffe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Redcliffe scores with a kick to the body.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Redcliffe is out of range. #CL#
Redcliffe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a head punch that misses.
Redcliffe avoids the elbow strike from Turcotte, against the cage.
Turcotte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Turcotte fails to land.
Redcliffe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turcotte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Redcliffe blocking some punches.
Redcliffe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redcliffe has Turcotte pressed against the cage, preventing Turcotte from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Redcliffe blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut. Turcotte saw that one coming.
Kwame Redcliffe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turcotte blocks a leg kick.
Redcliffe just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Redcliffe misses
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheers as Redcliffe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Turcotte doesn't seem phased though.
Turcotte blocks a low kick nicely.
Redcliffe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Redcliffe is out of range.
Redcliffe wants to clinch
and Turcotte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Turcotte scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Redcliffe doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Redcliffe forces Turcotte back against the cage and clinches.
Turcotte misses with the head strike. #T1#
Redcliffe controlling the action here for a moment.
Turcotte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redcliffe working aggressively here.
Redcliffe trying to stall but Turcotte improves his position.
Turcotte has a couple of punches blocked by Redcliffe.
Turcotte struggles to land a body shot inside as Redcliffe controls his hands.
A short right from Redcliffe on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turcotte.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Redcliffe.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redcliffe.
Turcotte lands a nice uppercut.
Turcotte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Redcliffe blocks a body shot from Turcotte.
Redcliffe crunches a lovely knee into Turcotte's ribcage.
Redcliffe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Redcliffe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Turcotte's efforts to push away.#T2#
Redcliffe lands a hook that snaps the head of Turcotte backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Redcliffe.
Turcotte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turcotte digs a right hand into Redcliffe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Redcliffe's gas tank.
Redcliffe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Redcliffe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Redcliffe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turcotte backwards.
Turcotte lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Redcliffe.
Redcliffe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turcotte scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Redcliffe misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Turcotte.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Turcotte prevents a body shot from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turcotte misses with a body punch.
Redcliffe blocks a body shot from Turcotte. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turcotte.
A head punch on the inside from Turcotte fails to land.
Redcliffe working aggressively here.
Redcliffe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turcotte's elbow. #BC2#
Turcotte breaks from the clinch.
Redcliffe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Redcliffe throws a lazy right hand but Turcotte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turcotte pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Redcliffe back to the cage. Turcotte follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Turcotte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redcliffe was well out of range. Poor timing from Turcotte.
Redcliffe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Redcliffe moves away and avoids it.
Redcliffe jabs Turcotte right on the nose. Turcotte blinks but takes it well.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Redcliffe lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Turcotte has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Turcotte and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.
Turcotte looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Redcliffe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turcotte darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Redcliffe closes the distance and pushes Turcotte back into the cage.
Redcliffe digs a right hand into Turcotte's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Turcotte's gas tank.
Turcotte is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Redcliffe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Turcotte has a couple of punches blocked by Redcliffe.
Turcotte swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcliffe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Turcotte.
Turcotte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Redcliffe misses with the head strike.
Redcliffe blocks a body shot from Turcotte.
Redcliffe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turcotte's elbow.
Turcotte working aggressively here.
Redcliffe looking to stall.
Redcliffe lands a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jacques Turcotte.
I think Turcotte 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 46:49
Judge George Francis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Turcotte!
Jacques Turcotte is the new lightweight champion!
Kwame Redcliffe spoke after the fight, saying 'You're lucky I like your mumma!'.

Event: Nfld 42
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Redcliffe staying out of range there.
Redcliffe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stepanovich checks a leg kick nicely.
Redcliffe misses with a hook.
Redcliffe throws a body kick that misses.
Stepanovich drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stepanovich uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Redcliffe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Redcliffe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stepanovich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stepanovich moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Stepanovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe throws a push kick but Stepanovich slaps the foot to one side.
Redcliffe blocks a jab.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut.
Redcliffe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stepanovich throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stepanovich connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stepanovich misses with a hook.
Redcliffe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a jab to the nose.
Redcliffe misses with a low kick as Stepanovich jumps back.
A little jabbing left from Stepanovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stepanovich takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Redcliffe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick
and Stepanovich counters with a nice body shot.
Redcliffe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stepanovich.
Redcliffe ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redcliffe. Stepanovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Stepanovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stepanovich throws a sloppy head kick and Redcliffe moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Stepanovich checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
Stepanovich defending well as Redcliffe loads up on a big left hand.
Stepanovich throws a looping overhand right but Redcliffe ducks down to avoid it.
Stepanovich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stepanovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Redcliffe counters with a slapping leg kick.
Redcliffe moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick from Redcliffe, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stepanovich 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.
Good standup being displayed there by Redcliffe as he connects with a hook.
Redcliffe walks into a jab.
A swing and a miss from Stepanovich.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stepanovich has time to react.
Redcliffe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redcliffe scores with the left hand. Stepanovich knows he should have avoided that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Redcliffe. That's going to slow Stepanovich down. #T3#
Redcliffe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Redcliffe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Redcliffe dips to his left and cracks Stepanovich with an uppercut!
Redcliffe tries a head kick but it misses.
Redcliffe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Redcliffe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stepanovich. That did some damage!#CL#
Redcliffe clinches.
Stepanovich is looking for a takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
I was talking to Redcliffe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Redcliffe tries to land a knee to the head but Stepanovich blocks with his arms.
Stepanovich is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Redcliffe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Redcliffe lands a right hand.
Redcliffe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Stepanovich. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Redcliffe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Redcliffe effectively controlling the action here.
Stepanovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stepanovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Redcliffe blocks an uppercut.
Stepanovich goes for a takedown in the clinch but Redcliffe prevents it.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olenev Stepanovich.
Redcliffe lands with a light punch inside.
Redcliffe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stepanovich wants a takedown but no success here.
Good body shot from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe works on Stepanovich's body with a couple of short punches.
Redcliffe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Redcliffe misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Redcliffe.
Stepanovich goes for a takedown in the clinch but Redcliffe prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stepanovich.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe 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#
Stepanovich scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Redcliffe!
Stepanovich takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Stepanovich gets tackled into the cage by Redcliffe. Redcliffe maintains the clinch.
Stepanovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stepanovich wants a takedown.
Redcliffe lands a right hand.
Stepanovich tries a body shot but Redcliffe blocks it.
Redcliffe lands a right hand.
Stepanovich has had enough of the clinch but Redcliffe keeps him there for the moment.
Redcliffe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redcliffe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stepanovich wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stepanovich has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Redcliffe after a bit of a struggle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Redcliffe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stepanovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stepanovich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redcliffe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stepanovich can do to turn this around?#T1#
Redcliffe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Redcliffe misses with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olenev Stepanovich.
Redcliffe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Redcliffe swings wildly with an uppercut but Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcliffe trying to stall but Stepanovich improves his position.
Good body shot from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Redcliffe lands with a short shot to the head.
Stepanovich tries for a takedown. No joy.
Redcliffe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stepanovich backwards.
Stepanovich tries for a takedown. No joy.
Redcliffe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Redcliffe lands an uppercut.
Stepanovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Stepanovich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Redcliffe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Redcliffe is working Stepanovich over against the cage.
Stepanovich is breathing heavily.#T2#
Redcliffe scores with a shot to the side of Stepanovich's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Redcliffe.
The referee calls for Redcliffe to work.
Nice body punch from Redcliffe.
A hook to the body from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe scores with a shoulder strike.
Stepanovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Redcliffe scores with a shoulder strike.
Stepanovich is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Redcliffe is defending well.
Stepanovich is looking to take this one to the mat.
Redcliffe digs a right hand underneath Stepanovich's ribcage. Stepanovich let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Redcliffe blocks an uppercut.
Stepanovich looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Redcliffe lands a shoulder strike.
Redcliffe lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Redcliffe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stepanovich gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Redcliffe.
Stepanovich looks to land a combination but Redcliffe avoids it well. #T3#
Redcliffe lands a jab to the nose.
Stepanovich's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Redcliffe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stepanovich scrambles back to his feet.
Redcliffe scores with a sloppy right hand. Stepanovich should have avoided that one.
Redcliffe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Redcliffe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Redcliffe connects with a single shot there.
Redcliffe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stepanovich tries to move into range but Redcliffe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jab, jab by Redcliffe - just one landing.
Stepanovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donk. Redcliffe catches Stepanovich right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stepanovich on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
A combination from Stepanovich does no damage.
Stepanovich misses with a hook
and Redcliffe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stepanovich misses with a double jab
and Redcliffe counters with a leg kick.
A punch combination from Stepanovich misses.
Jab by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stepanovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Stepanovich has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Redcliffe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Redcliffe feints and then cracks Stepanovich's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stepanovich down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redcliffe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stepanovich if he has to take too many more of those.
Redcliffe connects with an inside leg kick.
Stepanovich walks into a straight right hand from Redcliffe.
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!#R3#
Redcliffe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stepanovich on the side of the head.
Stepanovich gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe slips a jab from Stepanovich.
Redcliffe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Redcliffe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Redcliffe scores with a sloppy right hand. Stepanovich should have avoided that one.
Redcliffe feints and then cracks Stepanovich's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stepanovich down.
Stepanovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses with a hook. Stepanovich ducked under it nicely.
Redcliffe lands with a right hand.
Redcliffe throws a looping overhand right but Stepanovich ducks down to avoid it.
Kwame Redcliffe is winning the standup battle so far.
Redcliffe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stepanovich on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redcliffe scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Stepanovich defending well as Redcliffe loads up on a big left hand.
Redcliffe lands with a cross.
Stepanovich throws a lazy right hand but Redcliffe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stepanovich slips a straight right by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a looping overhand right but Stepanovich ducks down to avoid it.
Stepanovich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stepanovich's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stepanovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Redcliffe tried to score with a low kick but Stepanovich checks it.
Good work by Stepanovich as he checks the leg kick.
Stepanovich appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stepanovich walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Redcliffe misses with a hook.
Stepanovich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Redcliffe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepanovich throws out the jab.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut. Stepanovich saw that one coming.
Stepanovich let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stepanovich takes one on the button.#T2#
Stepanovich tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Redcliffe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Redcliffe lands a nice hook to Stepanovich's body. Stepanovich takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Redcliffe throws a big shot that misses.
Stepanovich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Redcliffe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stepanovich.
A little jabbing left from Stepanovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanovich moves out of range of the leg kick from Redcliffe.
Stepanovich slips a jab from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws out a loose jab but Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stepanovich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Redcliffe lands a lovely overhand right.
Redcliffe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich moves out of range of the strikes.
Stepanovich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3##CL#
Redcliffe clinches up against the cage.
Stepanovich takes a shot to the head.
Stepanovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redcliffe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Redcliffe fails to land.
Stepanovich lands a left hand.
Redcliffe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Redcliffe lands with a light punch inside.
Redcliffe stalling the fight.
Stepanovich wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Redcliffe stalling.
Redcliffe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Redcliffe has Stepanovich pressed against the cage, preventing Stepanovich from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Redcliffe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stepanovich tries to work over Redcliffe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kwame Redcliffe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stepanovich tries to throw a body punch but Redcliffe avoids it by throwing Stepanovich back against the cage. #T4#
Redcliffe lands a body shot.
Stepanovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short left from Redcliffe.
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!
Redcliffe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stepanovich is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Redcliffe is defending well.
Nice body punch from Redcliffe - that landed with a thud.
Stepanovich drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olenev Stepanovich.#BC#
Redcliffe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Redcliffe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Redcliffe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Redcliffe jabs Stepanovich right on the nose. Stepanovich blinks but takes it well.
Redcliffe throws a jab but it's blocked by Stepanovich.
Redcliffe misses with a body kick.
Redcliffe misses with a hook. Stepanovich ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stepanovich! But no joy.
Stepanovich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe clearly takes that round.
That's time! Redcliffe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Redcliffe moves in looking to clinch but Stepanovich pushes him off.
Stepanovich tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Redcliffe lands with an uppercut that bounces Stepanovich off the cage and back into range.
Stepanovich takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stepanovich throws a jab when Redcliffe was well out of range.
Stepanovich 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 delivers a nice body kick.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head but Stepanovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stepanovich tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Redcliffe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Redcliffe pushes Stepanovich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Redcliffe presses Stepanovich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stepanovich is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A body shot lands from Redcliffe. #T1#
Stepanovich goes for a takedown in the clinch but Redcliffe prevents it.
Redcliffe presses Stepanovich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Redcliffe lands a left hand.
Redcliffe lands a nice shot to the body.
Redcliffe scores with a shoulder strike.
Redcliffe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Redcliffe lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Redcliffe. #BC#
Redcliffe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stepanovich moves forwards but Redcliffe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Redcliffe does it's job there.
Redcliffe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A lazy left from Redcliffe finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Redcliffe finds it's target.#T2##CL#
Redcliffe moves into the clinch.
Redcliffe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Redcliffe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stepanovich letting Redcliffe take a breather here.
Redcliffe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Redcliffe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stepanovich or not.
Stepanovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Redcliffe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Redcliffe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Redcliffe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A body shot lands from Redcliffe.
A right handed body shot lands from Redcliffe.
Stepanovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Redcliffe lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Redcliffe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stepanovich takes a shot to the head.
Stepanovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Redcliffe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stepanovich backwards.
Redcliffe lands with a short shot to the head.
Redcliffe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Redcliffe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Redcliffe is leaning against Stepanovich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Redcliffe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Redcliffe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Redcliffe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Redcliffe pushes Stepanovich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stepanovich misses with a punch to the body.
Redcliffe lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redcliffe stops a takedown attempt from Stepanovich.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olenev Stepanovich.
Stepanovich is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Redcliffe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stepanovich has Redcliffe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Redcliffe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Redcliffe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stepanovich's face. #T4#
Good body shot from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe is leaning against Stepanovich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Redcliffe.
A nice right hand lands inside from Redcliffe.
A short body shot lands from Redcliffe as the two fighters clinch.
Redcliffe scores with a shot to the side of Stepanovich's head.
Redcliffe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stepanovich backwards. #ROC#Stepanovich is rocked!
Redcliffe lands a right hand.
Stepanovich is still on wobbly legs! Can Redcliffe finish him?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Redcliffe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Redcliffe is leaning against Stepanovich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Redcliffe lands a nice knee to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Redcliffe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Redcliffe pushes Stepanovich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Redcliffe is leaning against Stepanovich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redcliffe taking a breather.
Redcliffe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Redcliffe.
Stepanovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on Redcliffe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe had his way with Olenev Stepanovich in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Jab, jab by Redcliffe - just one landing.
Stepanovich seems to have recovered his senses.
Redcliffe connects with a solid leg kick.
Redcliffe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepanovich throws out the jab.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Redcliffe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Stepanovich throws a sloppy head kick and Redcliffe moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Redcliffe scores with a shot to the body.
Redcliffe misses with a straight left.
Redcliffe connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Redcliffe thuds his shin into the meat of Stepanovich's side.
Redcliffe scores with a leg kick.
A big right from Redcliffe misses.
Stepanovich doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That kick from Redcliffe tenderised Stepanovich's leg. Stepanovich is trying to keep his angry face on.
Redcliffe throws a solid leg kick but Stepanovich takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Redcliffe.
Stepanovich misses with a looping left.
Redcliffe is looking to counter punch.
Redcliffe throws a jab but it's blocked by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Redcliffe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut.
Redcliffe misses with a wild combination.
Redcliffe jabs Stepanovich to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Olenev Stepanovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Redcliffe stuns Stepanovich with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Redcliffe does it's job there.
Redcliffe looks to throw a body kick
and Stepanovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the side of Redcliffe's head but Redcliffe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Redcliffe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stepanovich lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Stepanovich misses.
Stepanovich's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Redcliffe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stepanovich scrambles back to his feet.
Stepanovich throws a predictable looking body shot
and Redcliffe counters with an outside leg kick.
Redcliffe lands with a right hand.
Redcliffe lands a lovely overhand right.
Stepanovich needs to keep his hands up - Redcliffe had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Redcliffe, as that shot connected.
Redcliffe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe staying out of range there.
Redcliffe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Redcliffe ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a right hand that Redcliffe ducks under and follows up with a left that Redcliffe also avoids with ease.
Redcliffe throws out a powerful jab.
Redcliffe connects with a solid leg kick.
Stepanovich throws a looping overhand right but Redcliffe ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Stepanovich.
Redcliffe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Redcliffe connects with a solid leg kick.
Redcliffe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stepanovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Redcliffe is just out of range.
Redcliffe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick lands for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stepanovich misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Redcliffe misses the target.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stepanovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Redcliffe.
No joy there for Stepanovich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Redcliffe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Danga de danga de dang - Stepanovich scores with a four punch combination!
Stepanovich is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Redcliffe lands with an uppercut that bounces Stepanovich off the cage and back into range.

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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:44
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:44
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:44

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

Event: Nfld live 52
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Lee throws the left hand but Redcliffe avoids the punch easily.
Redcliffe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redcliffe connects with a right hand. Lee shakes it off.
Conor Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Redcliffe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee checks a low kick from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe moves out of range of the strikes.
Redcliffe loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe is looking to score with low kicks.
Redcliffe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Lee misses.
Lee misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe slips a jab from Lee.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and Redcliffe counters with a good low kick that Lee was not able to check.
A good leg kick by Redcliffe.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lee, as that shot connected.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redcliffe.
Lee misses with a right hand
and Redcliffe counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Redcliffe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Redcliffe misses.
Lee is looking to counter punch.
Redcliffe connects with the punch.
Lee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A low kick lands for Lee.
Redcliffe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Redcliffe connects with a leg kick.
Redcliffe slips under a jab.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Redcliffe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Redcliffe lands with a left to the head.
Lee is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lee misses with some punches.
Redcliffe misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Redcliffe misses with a punch on the inside.
Redcliffe lands a left hand. #T2#
Redcliffe lands a nice knee to the body.
Lee blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lee throws an elbow but misses.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Redcliffe has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Redcliffe scores with a hook to the body.
Lee blocks a body shot from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee gets through Redcliffe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Redcliffe fails to land.
Redcliffe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Redcliffe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Redcliffe working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Redcliffe.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Redcliffe scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Redcliffe.
Lee fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lee working aggressively here. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Redcliffe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Redcliffe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lee takes a knee to the side of the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Redcliffe.
Lee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Redcliffe.
Redcliffe is trying to stall.
Redcliffe has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Redcliffe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Redcliffe works on Lee's body with a couple of short punches.
Redcliffe scores with a shoulder strike.
Redcliffe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Redcliffe avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Redcliffe pushes Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Redcliffe controls the action.
Redcliffe swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Lee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Redcliffe blocks a body shot from Lee. #T4##BC2#
Redcliffe breaks the clinch.
Redcliffe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Redcliffe ducks down to avoid it.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Redcliffe saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Lee. Those never looked like landing.
Redcliffe ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee misses with a leg kick
enabling Redcliffe to counter with a crisp jab.
Redcliffe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lee throws the left hand but Redcliffe avoids the punch easily.
Redcliffe feints a counter leg kick.
Lee needs to keep his hands up - Redcliffe had a free shot at his head there.
Redcliffe scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lee connects with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Redcliffe. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee takes a swing at Redcliffe's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Redcliffe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee tried to score with a low kick but Redcliffe checks it.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut
and Lee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Redcliffe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Lee checks a low kick from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe cracks Lee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Redcliffe moves away from the strike by Lee.
Redcliffe lands with a hook. Lee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Redcliffe moves away from the strike by Lee.
Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab from Redcliffe.
Lee tries to land a leg kick but Redcliffe saw it coming and moves away.
Redcliffe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe checks a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Lee.
Redcliffe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Lee takes a swing at Redcliffe's ribcage but misses.
Lee throws a front kick aimed at Redcliffe's knee but Redcliffe avoids it well.
Redcliffe 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.#T1#
Redcliffe misses with a low kick as Lee jumps back.
Redcliffe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redcliffe moves away.
Lee lands a jab to the head.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Redcliffe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lee throws a hook but Redcliffe avoids it easily.
Lee throws a body kick that misses.
Redcliffe lands a jab.
Redcliffe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Redcliffe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Redcliffe has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Redcliffe looks to land a body kick but Lee moved away.
Redcliffe just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Redcliffe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Redcliffe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee thows a leg kick but Redcliffe checks it
and Redcliffe counters with a body kick.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe with a nice calf kick.#CL2#
Redcliffe forces Lee back against the cage and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Redcliffe.
Lee fails to pull guard.
Redcliffe lands with a light punch inside.
Lee pressing his opponent against the cage.
Redcliffe prevents a body shot from Lee.
Redcliffe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lee or not.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee blocking some punches.
Lee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Redcliffe backwards.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Redcliffe leaning his opponent against the cage.
Redcliffe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Redcliffe lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redcliffe's elbow.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses with a punch to the body.
Redcliffe tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Redcliffe back against the cage.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redcliffe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Redcliffe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lee tries to work over Redcliffe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Redcliffe backwards.
A shot in the inside from Redcliffe.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Redcliffe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Redcliffe wants to counter the offense by Lee and move into the clinch position.
Lee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Redcliffe finds it's way round the side to connect with Lee's head.
Lee misses with a hook.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Redcliffe tries to work over Lee's front leg with a kick but Lee checks it.
Lee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Redcliffe moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Lee slips under a jab.
A jab from Lee misses.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good work by Lee as he checks the leg kick.
Redcliffe lands a lovely overhand right.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Redcliffe moved out of range nicely.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Redcliffe counters with a left to the body.
Lee misses with a body shot
and Redcliffe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Redcliffe checks a low kick from Lee.
Redcliffe throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Lee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Redcliffe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lee defending well as Redcliffe loads up on a big left hand.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Redcliffe manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Redcliffe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Redcliffe.
Good work by Redcliffe as he checks the leg kick.
Redcliffe moves away from the strike by Lee.
Redcliffe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lee with a body shot.
Redcliffe slips under a jab.
Redcliffe throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Redcliffe misses the target.
Redcliffe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee slips under a jab.
Redcliffe with a nice calf kick.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redcliffe was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Redcliffe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee moves out of range of the leg kick from Redcliffe.
A big left from Lee misses. #T1#
Lee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Redcliffe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Redcliffe has closed the distance and engaged Lee in a clinch.
Redcliffe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Redcliffe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redcliffe's elbow.
Redcliffe connects with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Redcliffe obliges.#TD#
Lee jumps guard and drags Redcliffe to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Redcliffe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Redcliffe defends it easily.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Lee working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Redcliffe has passed into half guard!
Lee tries to get to full guard but Redcliffe has control of the leg. #SUB#
Lee looking for submissions off his back.
Lee wants to improve his position but Redcliffe is controlling well. #T3#
Redcliffe missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Lee actively working from the bottom here.
Redcliffe prevents Lee from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Redcliffe is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Lee looking for subs from the bottom but Redcliffe mounts him!#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lee regains half guard.
Lee is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Redcliffe jumps into side control!
Lee is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Redcliffe has control of the leg.
Redcliffe trying to control the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe really 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.#R4#
Lee checks a leg kick nicely.
Lee throws a big counter combination but Redcliffe scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lee wants to land a leg kick but Redcliffe is out of range.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Redcliffe moves away and avoids it.
Lee throws a head kick but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Redcliffe's head but Redcliffe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee throws a jab when Redcliffe was well out of range.
Redcliffe tries to counter with a clinch but Lee shakes him off and moves away.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Redcliffe misses with a looping right.
Lee tried to score with a low kick but Redcliffe checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws out a leg kick but Redcliffe moves out of range and Lee only half commits.
Lee sets himself, and Redcliffe steps forward looking for the clinch! Lee avoids it this time.
Redcliffe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Redcliffe tries to counter by closing the distance.
Redcliffe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lee looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Redcliffe misses with a two punch combination.
Redcliffe scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Redcliffe misses. #T1#
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Redcliffe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Redcliffe checks a leg kick.
Redcliffe moves away from the strike by Lee.
Redcliffe throws a wild body kick that Lee sees coming a mile off.
Redcliffe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Redcliffe lands with an uppercut that bounces Lee off the cage and back into range.
Lee throws a hook but Redcliffe blocks it.
Lee goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice body punch from Redcliffe.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Redcliffe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lee misses with a lunging right hand
and Redcliffe counters with a straight right hand.
Redcliffe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Redcliffe misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redcliffe.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee slips a jab from Redcliffe.
Lee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lee throws out a leg kick but Redcliffe moves out of range and Lee only half commits.
Lee tries to work over Redcliffe's front leg with a kick but Redcliffe checks it.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Redcliffe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut.
Lee misses with a left hand
and Redcliffe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee throws a hook but Redcliffe blocks it.
Redcliffe connects with a nice looking jab.
Redcliffe misses the shot to the body.
Lee wants to land a leg kick but Redcliffe is out of range.
Lee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Redcliffe looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Redcliffe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
As Redcliffe tries to get set, Lee tries to push him back and clinch up but Redcliffe manages to avoid the attempt.
Lee tries to score with a low kick but Redcliffe moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Redcliffe scores with a leg kick.
Good shot there by Redcliffe.
Lee throws a right hand that misses
and Redcliffe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch lands to the side of Lee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Redcliffe wants to counter the offense by Lee and move into the clinch position.
A jab from Redcliffe finds it's way through Lee's defenses.
Redcliffe takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Redcliffe throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Redcliffe.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Redcliffe to counter with a crisp jab.
Redcliffe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Redcliffe counters with a body kick.
Redcliffe misses with a low kick.
Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Redcliffe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redcliffe dodges the punch combination from Lee. #T4#
Redcliffe throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Redcliffe throws a solid leg kick but Lee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Redcliffe.
Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Redcliffe can pounce on him.
Lee jabs Redcliffe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Redcliffe throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Redcliffe is out of range.
Redcliffe misses with a straight right.
Lee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lee slips a jab from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe scores with a jab to the body.
Lee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Redcliffe lands a leg kick that knocks Lee off balance momentarily.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick but Lee moved away.
Lee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A low kick lands for Lee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Lee throws a jab when Redcliffe was well out of range.
Redcliffe misses with a low kick.
Lee misses with a body shot
and Redcliffe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lee thinking.
Redcliffe moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee misses with a hook to the body
and Redcliffe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lee misses with a body shot
and Redcliffe counters with a leg kick.
Redcliffe slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Redcliffe moved out of range.
Redcliffe moves out of range of the strikes.
Redcliffe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lee.
Redcliffe scores with a push kick.
Lee misses with a leg kick
and Redcliffe counters with an inside leg kick.
Lee walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Redcliffe throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Redcliffe scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Lee lands a slapping body shot.
Redcliffe blocks a leg kick.
Redcliffe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A clash of legs there as Lee blocks the low kick.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Redcliffe saw that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lee.
Redcliffe tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
Lee throws a leg kick that misses.
Lee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Redcliffe scores with a leg kick.
Redcliffe defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Lee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Redcliffe is out of range and Lee settles back down.
Redcliffe throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Redcliffe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee sets himself, and Redcliffe steps forward looking for the clinch! Lee avoids it this time.
Redcliffe moves away from the strike by Lee.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Conor Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Redcliffe ducks down to avoid it.
Redcliffe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A bone on bone clash there as Redcliffe blocks the leg kick.
Redcliffe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Redcliffe counters by moving into the clinch.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe blocks an uppercut.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Redcliffe blocks a body shot from Lee.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Redcliffe controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Redcliffe misses with a body punch.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Redcliffe avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Redcliffe lands a hook that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee lands an elbow inside.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Redcliffe avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Redcliffe.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Redcliffe lands an uppercut.#T3#
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Redcliffe controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redcliffe.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Lee.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Redcliffe avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Redcliffe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee. #BC2#
Redcliffe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Redcliffe takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lee throws a jab when Redcliffe was well out of range.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redcliffe.
Lee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Redcliffe avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee connects with a jab.
Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Redcliffe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Redcliffe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redcliffe lunges at Lee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lee's hand. #T4#
Lee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A left lands for Lee.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee sets himself, and Redcliffe steps forward looking for the clinch! Lee avoids it this time.
Redcliffe throws a one two combo.
Redcliffe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redcliffe moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Redcliffe walks into a left hand.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and Redcliffe counters with a nice body kick.
Lee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lee throws a leg kick
and Redcliffe counters with a straight right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Redcliffe, as that shot connected.
Redcliffe moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
Lee misses with a leg kick.
Lee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kwame Redcliffe.
Well Redcliffe 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 45:50
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Redcliffe!
Kwame Redcliffe is the new lightweight champion!
Kwame Redcliffe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Nfld live 50
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Lynar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Redcliffe under the eye.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lynar or perhaps it was just good defense by Redcliffe, which made it look bad.
Lynar throws a body shot but no joy.
Redcliffe tries to clinch up.
Lynar blocks the body kick.
Redcliffe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lynar misses with a looping left.
Redcliffe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lynar shoots in looking for a takedown but Redcliffe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lynar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lynar scores with a one two! Redcliffe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Redcliffe.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lynar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Redcliffe lands a body shot.
Lynar throws a shot from downtown. Redcliffe moves away and avoids it.
Lynar throws a hook to the side of Redcliffe's head but Redcliffe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Redcliffe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Redcliffe.
Lynar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Redcliffe.
Lynar takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lynar tries to move into range but Redcliffe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lynar misses with a combination
and Redcliffe counters with a body kick.
Lynar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Redcliffe throws a nice looking combination but Lynar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lynar shoots for a takedown but Redcliffe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastion Lynar.
Lynar connects with a body shot.
Redcliffe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lynar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lynar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Redcliffe on the side of the head.
Redcliffe throws a wild body kick that Lynar sees coming a mile off.
Lynar throws a big shot that misses.
Redcliffe catches Lynar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Redcliffe lands a lovely overhand right.
Lynar throws a shot to the body.
Lynar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Redcliffe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Redcliffe connects with a jab.#TD2#
Lynar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Redcliffe wants to stand up but Lynar is controlling him. #ES#
Redcliffe manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Redcliffe slips a jab from Lynar.
Lynar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lynar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redcliffe moves away.
Lynar checks a low kick from Redcliffe.
Lynar fails to land the takedown.
It looks like Redcliffe has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T3#
Lynar moves out of range of the strikes.
Lynar avoids a kick to the body.
Redcliffe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lynar is looking for the big counter here.
Redcliffe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lynar checks a leg kick.
Redcliffe moves away from the strike by Lynar.
Redcliffe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lynar fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Redcliffe gets caught flat footed, as Lynar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Redcliffe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES#
Redcliffe wriggles free and stands up.
Redcliffe missing with a left hand there. Lynar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lynar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Redcliffe with a body shot.
Lynar tries for a takedown but Redcliffe circles away easily
and Redcliffe counters with an outside leg kick. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lynar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Redcliffe throws a front kick that sends Lynar stumbling back into the cage.
Good exchange - Redcliffe coming out on top.
Redcliffe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Redcliffe scores with a body shot.
Redcliffe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lynar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kwame Redcliffe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good work by Lynar as he checks the leg kick.#TD2#
Lynar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lynar stops Redcliffe from getting back to his feet.
Redcliffe is not content to let Lynar control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Lynar seems to be working for a kimura but Redcliffe defends the submission attempt.
Redcliffe looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe dominated that round.
That's time! Redcliffe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Redcliffe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lynar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Redcliffe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lynar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lynar walks into a straight right hand from Redcliffe.#TD2#
Lynar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Redcliffe throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redcliffe misses the jab.
Redcliffe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lynar defending well as Redcliffe loads up on a big left hand.
Lynar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Redcliffe defends it nicely.
Redcliffe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Redcliffe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Redcliffe looks to land a right hand but Lynar moved out of range.#T1#
Redcliffe misses with a kick to the body.
Redcliffe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lynar can do to turn this around?
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Redcliffe.
Lynar is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Redcliffe scores with a nice body kick.
Lynar shoots for a double leg takedown but Redcliffe sprawls well. He's pushed Lynar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastion Lynar.
Redcliffe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Redcliffe throws a hook but Lynar avoids it easily.
Lynar tries to clinch but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Kwame Redcliffe is winning the standup battle so far.
Redcliffe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Redcliffe. That snapped Lynar's head back.
Lynar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Redcliffe avoids it really well and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a slapping body shot.
Redcliffe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Redcliffe there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Lynar moves out of range of the body kick.
Lynar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Redcliffe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Redcliffe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lynar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Redcliffe, as that shot connected. #CL#
Redcliffe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Redcliffe throws a punch but it's blocked by Lynar. #TD2#
Lynar decides to pull guard.
Lynar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Redcliffe tries to free his leg and advance position but Lynar is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Lynar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Redcliffe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Lynar looking to control.
Redcliffe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Redcliffe avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Redcliffe controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lynar goes for a double leg but Redcliffe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Redcliffe continues to drive forward.
Redcliffe defending well as Lynar loads up on a big left hand.
Redcliffe looks to land a body kick but Lynar moved away.
Lynar lands an overhand right.
Redcliffe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lynar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Redcliffe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lynar manages to avoid it.
Redcliffe tries to clinch up.
Lynar cracks Redcliffe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
No luck for Lynar with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Redcliffe has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Lynar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lynar scores with a hook to the body. Redcliffe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crunch! Redcliffe slams his shin into Lynar's torso.
Lynar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lynar misses with a wild body shot.
Lynar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lynar misses with a hook
and Redcliffe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Redcliffe working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe pushes Lynar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Redcliffe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Redcliffe. #T1#
Lynar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Redcliffe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Redcliffe.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redcliffe has a couple of punches blocked by Lynar.
Lynar takes a shot to the head.
Lynar takes a shot to the head.
Redcliffe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lynar backwards.
Redcliffe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Redcliffe is leaning against Lynar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Lynar fails to land.
Redcliffe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lynar backwards.
Lynar lands a left hand.
Lynar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Redcliffe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastion Lynar.#TD2#
Lynar pulls guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redcliffe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Lynar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Redcliffe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Redcliffe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lynar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Redcliffe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kwame Redcliffe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Redcliffe continues to stall.#SUB2#
Lynar working for submissions but it's allowed Redcliffe to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynar tries to roll over but Redcliffe keeps him under control.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Lynar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Redcliffe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lynar is looking to improve his position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sebastion Lynar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lynar throws the left hand but Redcliffe avoids the punch easily.
Lynar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha 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: Nfld FN 49
Date: Oct 26, 2023

#R1#
Chandler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a looping overhand right but Chandler ducks down to avoid it.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redcliffe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Redcliffe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Redcliffe misses with the combination.
Chandler throws out a counter right but Redcliffe avoids it with no problem.
Redcliffe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chandler if he has to take too many more of those.
Chandler slips a straight right by Redcliffe.
Chandler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Redcliffe throws a hook but Chandler avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Redcliffe.
A telegraphed right hand from Chandler misses the target.
Chandler moves away from the strike by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses with a body kick. #T1#
Chandler avoids the head kick by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe looks to land a left hand but Chandler moved out of range nicely.
Chandler throws an off balance right hand
and Redcliffe counters with an outside leg kick.
Redcliffe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chandler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redcliffe was well out of range. Poor timing from Chandler.
A leg kick checked by Chandler.
Redcliffe slips a straight right by Chandler.
Nice body punch from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses the jab.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chandler counters with a nice uppercut.
Chandler misses with a wild body shot.
Redcliffe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Redcliffe misses
and Chandler counters with a nice body shot.
Chandler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Redcliffe looks to land a right hand but Chandler moved out of range.
Chandler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Redcliffe scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redcliffe misses with a left hand
and Chandler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Redcliffe throws a low kick but Chandler avoids it.
Redcliffe misses the body punch
and Chandler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chandler slips a straight right by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe cracks a nice hook into Chandler's ribs.
Chandler looks to score with a jab to the body but Redcliffe is just out of range.
Redcliffe moves forwards but Chandler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chandler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Redcliffe throws a lazy right hand but Chandler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Redcliffe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chandler looks to throw the jab but Redcliffe is out of range. #T3#
Redcliffe lands a slapping body shot.
Chandler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Redcliffe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Redcliffe moves out of range as Chandler strikes.#CL#
Redcliffe pushes Chandler up against the cage in a clinch.
Redcliffe slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Redcliffe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chandler.
A short right from Redcliffe.
Chandler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Redcliffe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chandler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Redcliffe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
Nice body punch from Redcliffe - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe gets through Chandler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Redcliffe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chandler is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Redcliffe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Redcliffe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chandler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Redcliffe has him pressed against the cage.
Redcliffe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chandler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Redcliffe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chandler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Redcliffe is defending well.
Chandler misses with the head strike.
Redcliffe lands a good knee to the midsection. Chandler won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Redcliffe.
Chandler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Redcliffe is defending well.
Redcliffe misses with a body punch.
Redcliffe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chandler wants a takedown.
Chandler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chandler has Redcliffe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Redcliffe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Redcliffe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe 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#
Redcliffe thumps Chandler with a low kick.
Chandler misses with a straight left.
Kwame Redcliffe is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Chandler misses.
Chandler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redcliffe moves away.
Redcliffe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Chandler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chandler avoids the body shot from Redcliffe.
Chandler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Redcliffe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Redcliffe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Redcliffe.
Chandler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe cracks Chandler with a good jab.
Redcliffe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Redcliffe misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Chandler misses with a left hand
and Redcliffe counters with a slapping leg kick.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut.
Redcliffe misses with a combination
and Chandler counters with a straight right hand.
Redcliffe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Redcliffe looks to land a combination. Chandler sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Redcliffe connects with a solid leg kick.
Redcliffe throws a jab when Chandler was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Chandler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chandler just misses with a punch to the body.
Redcliffe throws a poor cross that misses
and Chandler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Redcliffe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chandler throws out the jab. #T2#
Chandler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chandler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Redcliffe scoring well with a low kick there.
Redcliffe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redcliffe throws a body punch but Chandler moves out of range.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut.
Chandler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chandler throws a hook to the side of Redcliffe's head but Redcliffe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Redcliffe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Redcliffe swings for the body but Chandler moves out of range.
Redcliffe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chandler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe thumps Chandler with a low kick.
Chandler ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.#T3#
Redcliffe cracks Chandler with a good jab.
Chandler moves out of range as Redcliffe throws a body kick.
Redcliffe blocks a jab.
Redcliffe moves away from the strike by Chandler.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick that misses.
Chandler takes a swing at Redcliffe's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Redcliffe has Chandler up against the cage in a clinch.
Redcliffe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
I was talking to Redcliffe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Redcliffe misses with a punch on the inside.
Redcliffe lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe taking a breather.
Chandler tries a body shot but Redcliffe blocks it.
Redcliffe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chandler can do to turn this around?#T4#
Redcliffe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chandler can't get the takedown.
Chandler goes for a takedown attempt but Redcliffe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
Chandler misses with a hook.
Redcliffe lands a nice looking body shot.
Redcliffe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chandler. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redcliffe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chandler.
Chandler takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Redcliffe thumps Chandler with a low kick.
Redcliffe thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice side step and Chandler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chandler misses with a straight right.
Redcliffe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Redcliffe connects with the punch.
Chandler moves out of range of the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Redcliffe misses with a body shot.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
Chandler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redcliffe.
Chandler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chandler.
Redcliffe is looking to slow Chandler down with leg kicks.
Chandler checks a leg kick.
Chandler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chandler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Redcliffe counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Redcliffe is looking to clinch but Chandler is avoiding it.
Chandler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Redcliffe. Redcliffe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chandler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Redcliffe at a distance. #T1#
Chandler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A slow jab from Chandler misses its intended target.
Chandler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Redcliffe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Redcliffe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Redcliffe slips under a jab.
Redcliffe throws a head kick that misses.
Redcliffe keeps Chandler at a distance using the push kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Chandler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Redcliffe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chandler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Redcliffe scores with a nice body kick.
Chandler scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Redcliffe rushes Chandler and presses him up against the cage.
Joey Chandler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Chandler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Redcliffe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redcliffe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chandler avoids it.
Redcliffe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chandler.
Chandler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Redcliffe misses with a punch on the inside.
Chandler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Redcliffe.
Chandler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Redcliffe after a bit of a struggle.
Redcliffe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
Chandler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redcliffe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chandler's efforts to push away.
Redcliffe misses with a knee strike.
Redcliffe lands a shot to the body.
Chandler struggles to land a body shot inside as Redcliffe controls his hands.
Redcliffe lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Chandler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Redcliffe scores a nice knee to the body.
Chandler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chandler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chandler wants a takedown but no success here.
Chandler tries a body shot but Redcliffe blocks it.
Redcliffe connects with a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chandler tries for a takedown. No joy.
Redcliffe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
Redcliffe digs a right hand underneath Chandler's ribcage. Chandler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Redcliffe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Redcliffe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
Redcliffe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chandler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redcliffe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redcliffe is working Chandler over against the cage.
Redcliffe lands a shot to the body.
Redcliffe gets through Chandler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Redcliffe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chandler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Redcliffe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chandler's face. #CUT#It looks like Joey Chandler has been cut.
Redcliffe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Still in the clinch, Redcliffe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Redcliffe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Redcliffe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Redcliffe - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A right hand to the body from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chandler in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Redcliffe lands a good knee to the midsection. Chandler won't want to take too many of those.
Good body shot from Redcliffe.
Chandler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chandler.

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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Nfld FN 48
Date: Oct 12, 2023

#R1##CL#
Nansen instigates a clinch.
Nansen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redcliffe tries to land knees in the clinch but Nansen avoids the damage to the body.
Redcliffe keeps control of Nansen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Redcliffe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nansen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Redcliffe is pressed up against the cage. Nansen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Redcliffe down to the mat. Redcliffe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nansen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Redcliffe.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nansen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Redcliffe - the referee stops the clock and Nansen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Redcliffe. Nansen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Redcliffe swinging wildly here.
Nansen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Redcliffe back to the cage. Nansen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Redcliffe fails to land with a series of punches.
Redcliffe blocks a head kick by Nansen.
Redcliffe lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Redcliffe misses with a body shot.
Nansen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nansen throws a sloppy head kick
and Redcliffe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1##CL2#
Nansen gets tackled into the cage by Redcliffe. Redcliffe maintains the clinch.
Redcliffe tries to work over Nansen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nansen.
Nansen gets through Redcliffe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Redcliffe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nansen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #TD#
Nansen has Redcliffe pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nansen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Redcliffe tumbling to the mat - Nansen dives into Redcliffe's guard.#ES2#
Redcliffe manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Redcliffe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nansen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Redcliffe backwards.
Redcliffe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nansen lands a right hand.
Redcliffe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nansen has had enough of the clinch but Redcliffe keeps him there for the moment.
We've been hearing reports that Nansen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nansen struggles to land a body shot inside as Redcliffe controls his hands. #T2#
Redcliffe gets through Nansen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nansen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nansen misses with a body punch.
Redcliffe takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Redcliffe is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nansen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Redcliffe to the mat. Redcliffe regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Redcliffe is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Nansen has a couple of punches blocked by Redcliffe.
Nansen goes for a takedown attempt but Redcliffe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A good leg kick by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe moves out of range as Nansen throws a body kick.
Redcliffe cracks Nansen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nansen thinks about countering with a head kick.
Redcliffe lands a really nice looking cross but Nansen seems unphased. #CL2#
Redcliffe closes the distance and pushes Nansen back into the cage.
Redcliffe has a couple of punches blocked by Nansen. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nansen tries a body shot but Redcliffe blocks it.
Nansen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nansen is trying to force a seperation but Redcliffe has the dominant position.
Nansen tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thorvald Nansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nansen tries to work over Redcliffe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nansen prevents a body shot from Redcliffe.
Nansen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nansen managing to block the knees to the body from Redcliffe.
Still in the clinch, Redcliffe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nansen can't find room to land a body shot as Redcliffe controls the action.
Nansen tries to work over Redcliffe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nansen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nansen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Redcliffe lands a shoulder strike.
Redcliffe blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Redcliffe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redcliffe lands a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Redcliffe.
Nansen is working for takedown but Redcliffe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Redcliffe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nansen tries to work over Redcliffe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Redcliffe scores with a shot to the side of Nansen's head.
Nansen swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nansen misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Nansen - that landed with a thud.
Nansen can't find room to land a body shot as Redcliffe controls the action.
Nansen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nansen working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Nansen turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nansen manages to end up in side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nansen is putting a hurting on Redcliffe here, landing some big shots from side control.
Redcliffe is pushing Nansen's head away, looking to escape. Nansen manages to hold on to the position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe 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#
Redcliffe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD#
Nansen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Redcliffe to the mat! Redcliffe manages to get full guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Redcliffe manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Nansen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nansen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Redcliffe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Redcliffe avoids a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Redcliffe misses its intended target.
Redcliffe thows a body kick. Nansen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nansen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nansen lands a head kick. Redcliffe smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Redcliffe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Redcliffe scores with a punch to the head.
Nansen shoots in but Redcliffe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Redcliffe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nansen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Redcliffe counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Redcliffe misses with the combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Nansen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nansen misses with a kick to the body.
Redcliffe lands with a nice body punch.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nansen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Redcliffe lands with a nice body punch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Redcliffe - that will leave a mark!
Nansen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nansen tries a low kick but Redcliffe avoids it.
Nansen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thorvald Nansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redcliffe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Redcliffe avoids a kick to the body.
Redcliffe throws a body kick that misses.
Nansen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Redcliffe flicks out a counter leg kick but Nansen steps away.
Nansen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Despite the aggression on Redcliffe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redcliffe with the inside leg kick.
Nansen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Redcliffe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Redcliffe has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nansen wants to clinch.
Nansen throws a poor cross that misses
and Redcliffe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Redcliffe connects with the punch.
Redcliffe looks for the body kick but Nansen saw that one coming.
Nansen ducks right into an uppercut from Redcliffe.
Nansen drops his hands momentarily and Redcliffe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kwame Redcliffe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Nansen.
Redcliffe throws a low kick, looking for Nansen's leg but Nansen calmly moves out of range.
Nansen misses with a wild body shot.
Nansen scores with a sloppy right hand. Redcliffe should have avoided that one.
Redcliffe with a hook.
Nansen lands with an uppercut that bounces Redcliffe off the cage and back into range.
Nansen tried to score with a low kick but Redcliffe checks it.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nansen has time to react.
Redcliffe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Redcliffe gets caught flat footed, as Nansen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nansen landing with the ground and pound.
Nansen prevents Redcliffe from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Redcliffe scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redcliffe cracks a nice hook into Nansen's ribs.
Nansen tries to close the distance and clinch but Redcliffe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
A big right from Nansen misses.
Redcliffe looks for the body kick but Nansen saw that one coming.
Redcliffe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nansen if he has to take too many more of those.
Nansen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Redcliffe sprawls well. Redcliffe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nansen gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Redcliffe moves into the clinch successfully.
Redcliffe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Redcliffe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nansen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nansen has a couple of punches blocked by Redcliffe. #BC#
Nansen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Redcliffe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nansen's hands.
Redcliffe throws a hook but Nansen blocks it.
Nansen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe 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#
Nansen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Redcliffe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Redcliffe lands a body shot.
Redcliffe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nansen eats them both and turns towards Redcliffe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nansen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Redcliffe cracks Nansen with an open hand slap.
Redcliffe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nansen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nansen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Redcliffe lands a head kick. Nansen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nansen takes one to the chin there.
Nansen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Redcliffe. Redcliffe obviously looking to wear him down.
Redcliffe throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redcliffe digs a good body shot into Nansen's ribs.
Nansen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Redcliffe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nansen avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Redcliffe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nansen misses with a straight right.
Redcliffe throws a jab but it's blocked by Nansen.
Nansen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Redcliffe tries to avoid it but Nansen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Redcliffe to the ground. Redcliffe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nansen staying out of range there.
Redcliffe has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nansen.
Nansen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Redcliffe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Redcliffe blocks a jab.
Nansen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Redcliffe slips a jab from Nansen.
Redcliffe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands with a hook. Nansen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Redcliffe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nansen eats them both and turns towards Redcliffe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T2#
Redcliffe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nansen.
Redcliffe throws out a loose jab but Nansen uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Nansen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nansen tries to clinch but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Redcliffe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Redcliffe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nansen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redcliffe feints and then cracks Nansen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nansen down.
Redcliffe just misses with a punch to the body.
Redcliffe moves out of range of the body kick from Nansen.
Redcliffe was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nansen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Redcliffe. Beautiful body shot.
Nansen throws a hook to the side of Redcliffe's head but Redcliffe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Redcliffe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nansen at a distance.
Nansen throws a wild body kick that Redcliffe sees coming a mile off.
Nansen ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.#T3#
Nansen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nansen.
Redcliffe tests Nansen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nansen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redcliffe moves away.
Redcliffe wants to slow Nansen down by chopping away at his legs.
Nansen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nansen misses with a wild body shot.
Redcliffe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thorvald Nansen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice cross by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a good cross that connects.
Redcliffe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nansen.
Redcliffe connects with a nice looking jab.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Redcliffe, as that shot connected.
An inside leg kick lands from Redcliffe.
Nansen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
An inside leg kick lands from Redcliffe. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nansen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Redcliffe thuds a left hand into Nansen's body.
Redcliffe jabs Nansen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Redcliffe.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Redcliffe - that will leave a mark!
Redcliffe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nansen.
Nansen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Redcliffe lands a head kick. Nansen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A good leg kick by Redcliffe.
Nansen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Redcliffe has managed to clinch.
Redcliffe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Redcliffe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Redcliffe 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

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.
Thorvald Nansen spoke after the fight, saying 'Hinga dinga durgen'.

Event: Nfld live 44
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Redcliffe ducks down to avoid it.
Redcliffe misses with a body kick.
Donk. Lee catches Redcliffe right on the button with a cross.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Redcliffe tries to clinch up.
Lee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Redcliffe lands a body shot.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Lee defending well as Redcliffe loads up on a big left hand.
Redcliffe checks a low kick from Lee.
A countering left hand to the body from Redcliffe misses.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redcliffe.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lee.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Redcliffe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Redcliffe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redcliffe moves away.
Redcliffe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Redcliffe checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Redcliffe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Redcliffe takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee misses with a straight left. #T1#
Redcliffe tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
Lee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Conor Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redcliffe slips under a jab.
Redcliffe thumps Lee with a low kick.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redcliffe moves away.
Lee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Redcliffe checks it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Redcliffe. That's going to slow Lee down.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redcliffe manages to avoid it.
Redcliffe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee.
Redcliffe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Redcliffe misses with a body kick.
Redcliffe looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Redcliffe's shoulder, as Redcliffe tries to avoid the shot.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redcliffe manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Redcliffe has managed to clinch.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Lee digs a right hand into Redcliffe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Redcliffe's gas tank.
Redcliffe lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Redcliffe lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Redcliffe backwards.
Redcliffe misses with a punch to the body.
Redcliffe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Redcliffe obliges.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Redcliffe misses with a body punch.
Redcliffe avoids a wild elbow strike from Lee.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
Redcliffe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee misses with some punches.
Redcliffe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Lee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Redcliffe scores with a shot to the side of Lee's head.
Redcliffe lands an uppercut.
Lee fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Redcliffe lands with a right to the head.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redcliffe.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
Redcliffe blocks a body shot from Lee.
Lee misses with the head strike.
A short left from Lee.
Redcliffe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Redcliffe misses with some punches.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee misses with some punches.
Redcliffe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Redcliffe lands a hook that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Redcliffe misses with a knee strike.
A right hand to the body from Lee.
Redcliffe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redcliffe is stalling here.
Redcliffe is stalling here. #T4#
Redcliffe misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redcliffe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redcliffe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lee's face.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Redcliffe avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Redcliffe blocking some punches.
Lee jumps guard but Redcliffe stands there with Lee around his waist. Lee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Redcliffe.
Lee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lee jumps guard but Redcliffe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Redcliffe lands a shoulder strike.
Lee blocks a body shot from Redcliffe.
Lee pushes off an throws an elbow but Redcliffe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Redcliffe controls the action.
Redcliffe scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
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 Conor Lee will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee takes a swing at Redcliffe's ribcage but misses.
Lee throws a hook but Redcliffe blocks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lee. That's going to slow Redcliffe down.
Redcliffe avoids the body shot from Lee.
As Lee backs off Redcliffe throws a huge counter combo but Lee manages to avoid it all.
A big right from Redcliffe misses.
Lee throws a leg kick but Redcliffe moved away.
Redcliffe misses the shot to the body.
Lee lands a really nice looking cross but Redcliffe seems unphased.
Redcliffe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lee misses with a hook.
A good leg kick by Lee.
Redcliffe throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe blocks a low kick nicely.
Redcliffe wants to counter with a clinch but Lee pushes him away.
Redcliffe tries to land a leg kick but Lee saw it coming and moves away.
Redcliffe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Redcliffe looks to clinch
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Redcliffe lands with a good body shot.
Redcliffe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Redcliffe thuds a left hand into Lee's body.
Redcliffe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lee throws a front kick aimed at Redcliffe's knee but Redcliffe avoids it well.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Redcliffe moved out of range nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lee.
Lee tests Redcliffe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Redcliffe throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Redcliffe.
Lee slips a straight right by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Donk. Lee catches Redcliffe right on the button with a cross.
Redcliffe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Redcliffe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lee is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T2#
Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Redcliffe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee throws the left hand but Redcliffe avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Redcliffe moves into range and clinches up with Lee.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Redcliffe as the two fighters clinch.
Redcliffe looking to stall.
Lee cracks Redcliffe with a nice body shot.
Redcliffe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee tries to pull guard but Redcliffe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redcliffe tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Lee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Redcliffe is working Lee over against the cage.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
Redcliffe scores with a hook to the body.
Redcliffe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redcliffe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redcliffe can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Redcliffe.
Lee tries a body shot but Redcliffe blocks it.
Redcliffe has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lee seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Redcliffe can turn it around.
Lee tries a body shot but Redcliffe blocks it.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Redcliffe prevents a body shot from Lee. #BC#
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Redcliffe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Redcliffe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lee's sensitive parts. #T4#
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Lee misses.
Conor Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee thows a leg kick but Redcliffe checks it
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Redcliffe tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Redcliffe takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Redcliffe clinches.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
Lee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Redcliffe walks away with a smile on his face. Lee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Redcliffe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Redcliffe.
Lee thuds his right hand into Redcliffe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lee thumps Redcliffe with a low kick.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lee's head backwards.
Lee throws a leg kick but Redcliffe moved away.
Redcliffe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lee with a body shot.
Lee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Redcliffe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
Redcliffe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conor Lee dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Redcliffe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kwame Redcliffe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe checks a low kick from Lee.
Nice body kick from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Redcliffe moved out of range nicely.
Lee misses with a shot to the body
and Redcliffe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Lee tries to keep at a distance but Redcliffe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Redcliffe tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Redcliffe back against the cage.
Redcliffe prevents a body shot from Lee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redcliffe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Redcliffe fails to land.
Lee working aggressively here.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Lee.
Redcliffe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Redcliffe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lee avoids it.#T1#
Lee misses with the head strike.
Redcliffe lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe prevents a body shot from Lee.
Redcliffe throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee blocks a body shot from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Redcliffe misses with a body punch.
Redcliffe blocks an elbow strike.
Lee misses with the head strike. #T2#
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Redcliffe scores with a hook to the body.
Redcliffe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lee blocks it with crossed arms.
Lee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redcliffe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redcliffe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Redcliffe scores with a shoulder strike.
Lee tries a body shot but Redcliffe blocks it.
Redcliffe swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Redcliffe smiles and moves away.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe wants to clinch.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Conor Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcliffe lands a leg kick that knocks Lee off balance momentarily.
Redcliffe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lee explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lee works the jab nicely.
Redcliffe looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Redcliffe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lee scrambles back to his feet.
Redcliffe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Redcliffe throws a body kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.
Redcliffe looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Lee lands an overhand right.
Redcliffe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Redcliffe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redcliffe missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!
Lee throws a head kick but Redcliffe moves out of range. #T4#
Redcliffe lands a leg kick that knocks Lee off balance momentarily.
Redcliffe throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
A cross from Redcliffe lands.
Redcliffe misses with a straight left.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Redcliffe throws out the jab.
Redcliffe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lee lands a two punch combo.
Lee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Redcliffe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Redcliffe.
Lee lands a glancing blow to the side of Redcliffe's head.
Lee misses with a hook. Redcliffe ducked under it nicely.
Redcliffe sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lee avoids the head kick by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe takes one to the chin there.
Redcliffe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lee.
Redcliffe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee throws a chopping leg kick but Redcliffe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

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 Conor Lee.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lee, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Conor Lee!
Conor Lee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Kwame Redcliffe was interviewed post fight and said 'You're lucky I like your mumma!'.

Event: Nfld live 43
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Turcotte throws a hook but Redcliffe avoids it easily.
As Turcotte backs away, Redcliffe returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Redcliffe moves forwards but Turcotte connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Redcliffe ducked under it nicely.
Redcliffe tries to counter by clinching up but Turcotte breaks away and moves out of range.
Turcotte misses with a straight right.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe scores with a nice strike.
Redcliffe throws a lazy body kick
and Turcotte counters with a one-two to the body.
Redcliffe with a jab.
Turcotte drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Redcliffe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Redcliffe ducked under it nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Turcotte checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Redcliffe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turcotte blocks a jab.#CL#
Redcliffe drives through and clinches with Turcotte against the cage.
Redcliffe stalling against the cage.
A short right from Turcotte on the inside. #T1#
Turcotte misses with some punches.
A short left from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with some punches.
Redcliffe blocking some punches.
Turcotte misses with a punch on the inside.
Turcotte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses with some punches. #BC2#
Turcotte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice leg kick lands there from Redcliffe.
Turcotte defending well as Redcliffe loads up on a big left hand.
Turcotte checks the leg kick nicely there.
Turcotte throws a hook but Redcliffe avoids it easily.
Redcliffe fires out a quick counter leg kick but Turcotte just manages to avoid it.
Turcotte with a jab.
Redcliffe catches Turcotte with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Redcliffe misses with a low kick.
Redcliffe defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Redcliffe misses with a lunging right hand
letting Turcotte counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redcliffe moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte throws a hook but Redcliffe avoids it easily.
Turcotte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Redcliffe throws a low kick, looking for Turcotte's leg but Turcotte calmly moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Turcotte.
A countering left hand to the body from Turcotte misses.
Redcliffe moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte scores with a nice right hand.
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Redcliffe moved out of range.
Redcliffe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Redcliffe ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Turcotte.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Redcliffe.
Turcotte just misses with a punch to the body.
Turcotte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redcliffe manages to avoid it.#T3#
Redcliffe slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Redcliffe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turcotte swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turcotte misses with a body shot.
Turcotte throws the left hand but Redcliffe avoids the punch easily.
Turcotte swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Redcliffe counters by moving into the clinch.
Redcliffe stalling.
Redcliffe tries to land knees in the clinch but Turcotte avoids the damage to the body.
Turcotte has a couple of punches blocked by Redcliffe.
Turcotte tries to work over Redcliffe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Redcliffe lands with a left to the head.
Redcliffe trying to stall but Turcotte improves his position.
Turcotte has a couple of punches blocked by Redcliffe.
Turcotte misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Redcliffe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Turcotte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Redcliffe takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Turcotte breaks the clinch.
Turcotte swings widly with a right hand
and Redcliffe counters with a nice uppercut.
Redcliffe walks into a stiff left hand from Turcotte.#T4#
Redcliffe throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Redcliffe tries to work over Turcotte's front leg with a kick but Turcotte checks it.
Jab, jab by Redcliffe - just one landing.
Redcliffe slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Turcotte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Redcliffe with a nice calf kick.
Redcliffe throws a hook but Turcotte blocks it.
Turcotte misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turcotte moves out of range as Redcliffe strikes.
Redcliffe staying out of range there.
That kick from Redcliffe tenderised Turcotte's leg. Turcotte is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Redcliffe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Turcotte.
The fight stays on the outside here - Redcliffe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte 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#
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Redcliffe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Redcliffe staying out of range there.
Turcotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redcliffe moves away.
Redcliffe tries to close the distance and clinch but Turcotte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Redcliffe throws a right hand that misses
and Turcotte counters with a series of strikes. Redcliffe will be more careful next time no doubt.
Turcotte 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.
Turcotte closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Turcotte fails to land with a series of punches.
Redcliffe staying out of range there.
Redcliffe cracks Turcotte with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Redcliffe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Redcliffe slips under a jab.
Redcliffe scores with a nice head shot.
Turcotte swats away the attempt to clinch by Redcliffe.
Turcotte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Turcotte.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Redcliffe throws a big shot that misses.
Turcotte lands a nice looking body shot.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.
A big left from Redcliffe misses.
Decent striking displayed by Turcotte there.
Redcliffe slips under a jab from Turcotte.
Redcliffe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Turcotte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Redcliffe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Redcliffe thumps Turcotte with a low kick.
Redcliffe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Redcliffe tenderised Turcotte's leg. Turcotte is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Redcliffe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe slips a jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte moves out of range of the strikes.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut
letting Turcotte counter with a right hand.
Turcotte throws a body punch but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Turcotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Redcliffe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Redcliffe throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Turcotte counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kwame Redcliffe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Redcliffe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.
Turcotte throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Redcliffe to counter with a crisp jab.
Redcliffe swings widly with a right hand
letting Turcotte counter with a right hand.
Turcotte misses with a double jab.
Turcotte lands a right hook to the body.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Redcliffe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Turcotte.
A little feinted left hand from Redcliffe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Redcliffe lands with a shot to the body.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Redcliffe saw that one coming.
Nice cross by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe digs a good hook to Turcotte's body.
Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Redcliffe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Turcotte lands with a right hand.
Turcotte takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Redcliffe lands with an overhand left.
Turcotte misses with a lunging right hand
and Redcliffe counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redcliffe throws a big shot that misses.
Turcotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redcliffe.
Turcotte misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
Turcotte's jab looks to have found its range, popping Redcliffe under the eye.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Turcotte swinging wildly here.
Turcotte lands a nice shot to the body.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Redcliffe throws a shot from downtown. Turcotte moves away and avoids it.
Redcliffe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Turcotte works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Redcliffe's shoulder, as Redcliffe tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turcotte connects with a body shot that sends Redcliffe's belly button to the back.
Redcliffe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Turcotte checks it well.
Redcliffe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turcotte finds it's way round the side to connect with Redcliffe's head.
Turcotte throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Redcliffe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte 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#
Redcliffe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redcliffe.#CL#
Redcliffe pushes Turcotte up against the cage in a clinch.
Turcotte throws a punch but it's blocked by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe scores with a shoulder strike.
Turcotte swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcliffe lands a nice uppercut.
Redcliffe tries to work over Turcotte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turcotte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Redcliffe backwards.
Turcotte throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Redcliffes head.
Turcotte tries to break free but Redcliffe pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Turcotte lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Redcliffe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redcliffe misses with a punch on the inside.
Redcliffe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Redcliffe lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Jacques Turcotte 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!
Turcotte blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Redcliffe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turcotte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redcliffe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Redcliffe misses with a body punch.
Redcliffe has Turcotte pressed against the cage, preventing Turcotte from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Redcliffe blocks a body shot from Turcotte. #BC2#
Turcotte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Redcliffe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Turcotte throws a hook but Redcliffe blocks it.
Turcotte fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Redcliffe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
As Turcotte backs away, Redcliffe returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Turcotte wants to clinch.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Turcotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Redcliffe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Redcliffe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turcotte moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Turcotte ducks right into an uppercut from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a sloppy head kick and Turcotte moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Turcotte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Redcliffe misses with a lunging right hand
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Redcliffe throws a hook but Turcotte avoids it easily.
Redcliffe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Redcliffe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Turcotte checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turcotte.
Turcotte's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turcotte. Redcliffe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turcotte lands a jab.
Turcotte lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Redcliffe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turcotte looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Redcliffe staying out of range there.#CL#
Redcliffe forces Turcotte back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Turcotte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turcotte throws a hook to the side of Redcliffe's head but Redcliffe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turcotte cracks a nice hook into Redcliffe's ribs.
Redcliffe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Redcliffe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Redcliffe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Redcliffe throws a hook but Turcotte avoids it easily.
It seemed like Turcotte was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Redcliffe throws a hook but Turcotte avoids it easily.#CL#
Redcliffe forces Turcotte back against the cage and clinches.
A hook to the body from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe can't find room to land a body shot as Turcotte controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Turcotte as the two fighters clinch.
Kwame Redcliffe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Redcliffe misses with some punches. #T4#
Redcliffe tries to throw a body punch but Turcotte avoids it by throwing Redcliffe back against the cage.
Turcotte is trying to break free.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turcotte.
Turcotte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Turcotte.
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!
Redcliffe missing with knees to the body.
Redcliffe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Turcotte.
Redcliffe prevents a body shot from Turcotte.
Redcliffe lands with a right to the head.
Redcliffe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turcotte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Redcliffe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Redcliffe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe tries to land a knee to the head but Turcotte blocks with his arms.
Turcotte blocks a body shot from Redcliffe.
Turcotte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

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.
I think Turcotte 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Turcotte!
The defeated Kwame Redcliffe had this to say: 'You're lucky I like your mumma!'.

Event: Nfld 38
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Lynar lands a body shot.
Redcliffe scoring well with a low kick there.
An inside leg kick lands from Redcliffe.
Lynar looks to throw the jab but Redcliffe is out of range.
Redcliffe with a nice cross.
Redcliffe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Redcliffe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lynar.
Redcliffe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lynar.
Redcliffe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lynar lands with an uppercut that bounces Redcliffe off the cage and back into range.
Lynar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lynar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Redcliffe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lynar manages to circle out of the way.
Redcliffe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lynar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe leaves Lynar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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 leg kick. #T1##CL#
Lynar tries to keep at a distance but Redcliffe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lynar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Redcliffe misses with some punches.
Redcliffe scores with a shot to the side of Lynar's head.
Lynar swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcliffe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lynar's elbow.
Lynar tries to pull guard but Redcliffe holds him up against the cage and eventually Lynar drops back down to his feet.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastion Lynar.
Lynar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Redcliffe smiles and moves away.
Redcliffe scores with a jab.#T2#
Redcliffe just misses with a punch to the body.
Redcliffe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Redcliffe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lynar throws a hook to the side of Redcliffe's head but Redcliffe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Redcliffe tries to clinch but Lynar moves out of range.
Lynar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lynar doesn't manage to clinch there - Redcliffe circles away.
Redcliffe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lynar's hands.
Redcliffe connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redcliffe slips a straight right by Lynar.#TD2#
Lynar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Redcliffe sprawls well initially but Lynar persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Lynar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Redcliffe looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lynar trying to control the action but Redcliffe is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redcliffe looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3#
Lynar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Redcliffe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lynar stops Redcliffe from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Redcliffe manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Lynar fails with the takedown.
Redcliffe tries to counter by clinching up but Lynar breaks away and moves out of range.
Lynar throws a hook to the side of Redcliffe's head but Redcliffe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lynar just misses with a punch to the body.
Redcliffe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lynar.
Redcliffe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lynar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Redcliffe lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Lynar shoots in and gets a takedown into Redcliffe's guard.
Lynar stops Redcliffe from standing up.
Lynar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Redcliffe's guard.
Redcliffe tries to kick Lynar off but Lynar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lynar wants to control but Redcliffe is keeping him busy.
Redcliffe looks like he's trying to stand up. #T4##SUB2#
Lynar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redcliffe pushes Lynar off looking to stand but Lynar dives back in and keeps control.
Lynar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Redcliffe wants to get back to his feet.
Redcliffe won't allow Lynar to pass to mount. #ES#
Redcliffe pushes Lynar off and gets back to his feet.
Redcliffe lands with a thumping leg kick. #TD2#
Lynar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Redcliffe sprawls well initially but Lynar persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Redcliffe makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Lynar dives in for a single leg takedown but Redcliffe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lynar avoids the head kick by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lynar shoots in for a takedown but Redcliffe shows good takedown defense.
Redcliffe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lynar.
Redcliffe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lynar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lynar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Redcliffe but Redcliffe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lynar misses with an uppercut. Redcliffe saw that one coming.
Redcliffe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Lynar. Those never looked like landing.
Lynar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice uppercut there from Redcliffe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe cracks Lynar with a good jab.
Redcliffe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lynar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lynar. Redcliffe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redcliffe thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Lynar throws a body shot but no joy.
Lynar swings for the body but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Redcliffe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lynar can do to turn this around?
Redcliffe scores with a nice body kick.
Lynar misses with a takedown attempt - Redcliffe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastion Lynar.
Redcliffe throws a jab when Lynar was well out of range.
Redcliffe misses with a kick to the body.
Redcliffe scores with a shot to the body.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut.
Lynar is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Redcliffe scores with a kick to the body.
Redcliffe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lynar shoots in looking for a takedown. Redcliffe tries to sprawl out of it but Lynar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Redcliffe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lynar has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Redcliffe.#T2#
Redcliffe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
It looks like Redcliffe has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Redcliffe clobbers Lynar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Redcliffe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Redcliffe clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redcliffe is working Lynar over against the cage.
Redcliffe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redcliffe misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe struggles to land a body shot inside as Lynar controls his hands.
Redcliffe is stalling here.
Lynar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The referee is keeping an eye on Redcliffe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T3#
Redcliffe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lynar jumps guard but Redcliffe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Redcliffe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Redcliffe lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Redcliffe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lynar blocking some punches.
Lynar being controlled against the cage.
Redcliffe gets through Lynar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Redcliffe. #T4#
A short uppercut from Redcliffe. #TD2#
Redcliffe is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lynar is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Redcliffe to the mat. Redcliffe regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Redcliffe uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redcliffe looks for the body kick but Lynar saw that one coming.
Redcliffe lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Lynar looking to score a takedown here. Redcliffe is defending well but Lynar drives through and ends up in Redcliffe's guard.

Redcliffe has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Lynar is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Redcliffe misses with a knee to the head.
Lynar jumps guard but Redcliffe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Redcliffe has Lynar pushed against the cage.
Lynar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lynar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Redcliffe walks away with a smile on his face. Lynar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
An inside leg kick from Redcliffe misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Redcliffe. That snapped Lynar's head back.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lynar.
A head kick from Redcliffe lands but Lynar takes it in his stride.
Lynar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Redcliffe defends well and Lynar ends up having to push Redcliffe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lynar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kwame Redcliffe is winning the standup battle so far.
Redcliffe clobbers Lynar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Redcliffe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynar shoots in but Redcliffe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastion Lynar.
Lynar throws out a loose jab but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Redcliffe clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lynar. #T1#
Redcliffe works on Lynar's body with a couple of short punches.
Redcliffe lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Redcliffe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Redcliffe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Redcliffe misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Lynar.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lynar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Redcliffe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Redcliffe misses with some punches. #T2#
Redcliffe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lynar or not.
Lynar takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redcliffe missing with knees to the body.
Redcliffe misses with a body punch.
A short left from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lynar backwards.
Redcliffe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lynar backwards.
Redcliffe lands a nice uppercut.
Lynar swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcliffe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Redcliffe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lynar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Redcliffe smiles and moves away. #T3#
Redcliffe throws a hook but Lynar blocks it.
Redcliffe lands a jab.
Lynar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Redcliffe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice inside leg kick there by Redcliffe. That's going to slow Lynar down.
Lynar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lynar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lynar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Redcliffe as he avoids it easily.
Lynar tries for a takedown but Redcliffe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lynar connects with a body shot that sends Redcliffe's belly button to the back.
Lynar walks into a left hand.
Redcliffe lands a really nice looking cross but Lynar seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redcliffe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Redcliffe tries to close the distance and clinch but Lynar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Redcliffe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lynar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Redcliffe slips under a jab from Lynar.
Lynar shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Redcliffe eats them both and turns towards Lynar to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Redcliffe connects with a solid leg kick.
Lynar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Redcliffe.
Lynar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Redcliffe defends it nicely.
Redcliffe scores with a nice head shot.
Redcliffe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Redcliffe duly obliges.
Lynar shoots in for a takedown but Redcliffe shows good takedown defense.
Sebastion Lynar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Redcliffe lands with a right hand. #CL#
Redcliffe forces Lynar back against the cage and clinches.

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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Nfld FN 45
Date: Aug 03, 2023

#R1#
Stepanovich takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Stepanovich misses.
Stepanovich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Redcliffe doesn't seem bothered though.
Redcliffe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Redcliffe misses with a body shot.
Stepanovich throws a good cross that connects.
Stepanovich throws a right hand that Redcliffe ducks under and follows up with a left that Redcliffe also avoids with ease.
Stepanovich slips a jab from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Redcliffe throws out a leg kick but Stepanovich moves out of range and Redcliffe only half commits.
Stepanovich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Redcliffe loads up on a big right hand but Stepanovich slips the punch.
Stepanovich shoots for a takedown but Redcliffe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redcliffe throws a lazy uppercut
and Stepanovich counters with a nice uppercut.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stepanovich goes for a double leg but Redcliffe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Redcliffe continues to drive forward.
Redcliffe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stepanovich lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stepanovich misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redcliffe.
A nice right hand lands inside from Redcliffe. #T1#
Redcliffe crunches a lovely knee into Stepanovich's ribcage.
Redcliffe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Redcliffe lands with a right to the head.
Stepanovich is trying to break free.
Redcliffe connects with a knee to the head.
Stepanovich has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Redcliffe after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olenev Stepanovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redcliffe lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Stepanovich wants the takedown. Redcliffe is fighting it off but Stepanovich persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Redcliffe's guard against the cage.
Stepanovich prevents Redcliffe from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Redcliffe wriggles free and stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redcliffe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stepanovich has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Redcliffe clinches up with Stepanovich and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Stepanovich is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Redcliffe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Redcliffe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Redcliffe has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stepanovich seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Redcliffe can turn it around.
Redcliffe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stepanovich's elbow.
Stepanovich misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Redcliffe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Redcliffe tests Stepanovich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stepanovich throws an overhand right that lands on Redcliffe's shoulder, as Redcliffe tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Redcliffe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stepanovich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Stepanovich throws a lazy uppercut
and Redcliffe counters with an outside leg kick.
Redcliffe loads up on a big right hand but Stepanovich slips the punch.
Stepanovich fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Redcliffe.
Stepanovich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Redcliffe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Redcliffe. #T3#
Stepanovich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stepanovich tries for a takedown but Redcliffe circles away easily
and Redcliffe counters with a straight right hand.
Redcliffe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stepanovich throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Redcliffe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stepanovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcliffe presses Stepanovich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stepanovich is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Redcliffe is defending well.
Redcliffe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stepanovich backwards.
Redcliffe tries to throw a body punch but Stepanovich avoids it by throwing Redcliffe back against the cage.
Redcliffe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Redcliffe prevents a body shot from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redcliffe's elbow.
Redcliffe lands a good knee to the midsection. Stepanovich won't want to take too many of those.
Redcliffe is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T4#
Stepanovich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Redcliffe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stepanovich is looking to take this one to the mat.
Redcliffe scores a nice knee to the body.
Stepanovich is breathing heavily.
Redcliffe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Redcliffe cracks Stepanovich with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stepanovich blocks it with crossed arms.
Redcliffe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Redcliffe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Redcliffe lands a left hand.
Redcliffe scores with a shot to the side of Stepanovich's head.
A knee to the head by Redcliffe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redcliffe works on Stepanovich's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Stepanovich can't find room to land a body shot as Redcliffe controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Redcliffe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Redcliffe wants to clinch.
Stepanovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Stepanovich dives in and scores a takedown into Redcliffe's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Redcliffe manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Redcliffe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stepanovich avoids it.
Redcliffe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Redcliffe pushes Stepanovich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stepanovich throws a head punch that misses.
Redcliffe struggles to land a body shot inside as Stepanovich controls his hands.
Stepanovich is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stepanovich.
Still in the clinch, Redcliffe scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stepanovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redcliffe struggles to land a body shot inside as Stepanovich controls his hands. #T1#
Stepanovich wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Redcliffe pressing his opponent against the cage.
Redcliffe misses with a knee strike.
Redcliffe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Redcliffe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Redcliffe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stepanovich blocks it with crossed arms.
Redcliffe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Redcliffe presses Stepanovich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Redcliffe cracks Stepanovich with a nice body shot.#BC#
Stepanovich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Redcliffe closes the distance and pushes Stepanovich back into the cage.
Stepanovich tries to break the clinch but Redcliffe is controlling the position.
Redcliffe lands a body shot.
Redcliffe blocking some punches.
Redcliffe scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Redcliffe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Redcliffe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Redcliffe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stepanovich's face.
Redcliffe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redcliffe lands with a light punch inside.
Redcliffe is working Stepanovich over against the cage.
Redcliffe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Redcliffe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stepanovich backwards.
Stepanovich can't find room to land a body shot as Redcliffe controls the action.
Redcliffe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stepanovich is trying to break the clinch but Redcliffe is controlling him.
Stepanovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redcliffe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Redcliffe has Stepanovich pressed against the cage.
Redcliffe looking to throw knees to the head but Stepanovich is blocking nicely.
Stepanovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Redcliffe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Redcliffe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Redcliffe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Redcliffe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stepanovich in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a nice shot to the body.
Redcliffe lands a body punch.
Redcliffe works on Stepanovich's body with a couple of short punches.
Redcliffe with a knee to the head.
Redcliffe lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redcliffe cracks Stepanovich with a nice body shot.
A short right from Redcliffe on the inside.
Redcliffe crunches a lovely knee into Stepanovich's ribcage.
Stepanovich throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Redcliffe breaks from the clinch. #T4##CL2#
Redcliffe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Redcliffe lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a shot to the body.
Stepanovich takes a shot to the head.
Redcliffe lands a shot to the body.
Redcliffe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Redcliffe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Redcliffe.
A shot in the inside from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stepanovich backwards.
Redcliffe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redcliffe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Redcliffe lands a body punch.
Redcliffe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Redcliffe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A low kick lands for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe with a nice cross.
Stepanovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stepanovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Redcliffe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Redcliffe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Redcliffe throws a jab when Stepanovich was well out of range.
Redcliffe misses with a looping left.
Redcliffe moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC2#Stepanovich is rocked!
Redcliffe throws a good cross that connects.
Oh Stepanovich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Redcliffe cracks Stepanovich with a hook to the temple - Stepanovich is on wobbly legs here! Redcliffe swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Stepanovich falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Redcliffe wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kwame Redcliffe!
A victorious Kwame Redcliffe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Nfld 36
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Nansen looking to score a takedown here. Redcliffe is defending well but Nansen drives through and ends up in Redcliffe's guard.
Redcliffe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nansen is one step ahead there.
Redcliffe keeping full guard, as Nansen tries to pass.
Nansen postures up.
Nansen won't allow Redcliffe to get back to his feet.
Redcliffe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nansen scoring with some ground and pound.
Nansen being controlled here momentarily.
Redcliffe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nansen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nansen postures up.
Nansen is looking to work some ground and pound but Redcliffe has wrist control.#T1#
Nansen wants to control from the top but Redcliffe keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nansen is fighting to break Redcliffe's control of his arms but Redcliffe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Redcliffe working a defensive guard here.
Nansen distracts Redcliffe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Redcliffe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nansen with a nice head shot there.
Redcliffe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nansen postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nansen being controlled here momentarily.
Redcliffe keeping moving, preventing Nansen from controlling successfully.
Nansen wants to pass the guard but Redcliffe is keeping the position.
Redcliffe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nansen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Redcliffe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Redcliffe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Redcliffe throws a body shot but no joy.
Redcliffe throws a head kick that misses.
Redcliffe lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Nansen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redcliffe checks a leg kick.
As Nansen tries to get set, Redcliffe tries to push him back and clinch up but Nansen manages to avoid the attempt.
Redcliffe looks to land a right hand but Nansen moved out of range.
Redcliffe slips a jab from Nansen.
Nansen lands with a shot to the body.
Redcliffe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nansen throws a jab but it's blocked by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a head kick that misses.
Nansen throws an overhand right that lands on Redcliffe's shoulder, as Redcliffe tries to avoid the shot.
Kwame Redcliffe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nansen drops his hands momentarily and Redcliffe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nansen loads up on a big right hand but Redcliffe slips the punch.
Nansen takes one on the chin but seems OK. #TD2#
Nansen feints and as Redcliffe raises his hands in defense, Nansen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Redcliffe is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Nansen presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nansen digs a right hand underneath Redcliffe's ribcage. Redcliffe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nansen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nansen can't find room to land a body shot as Redcliffe controls the action. #T4#
Redcliffe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nansen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Redcliffe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Redcliffe lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Redcliffe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nansen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Redcliffe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Redcliffe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nansen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nansen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nansen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Redcliffe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Redcliffe swings wildly with an uppercut but Nansen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nansen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nansen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redcliffe's elbow.
Nice body punch from Nansen.
A nice left hand lands by Nansen.
Redcliffe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thorvald Nansen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nansen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Redcliffe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Redcliffe tried to counter with a leg kick but Nansen avoided it.
Redcliffe scores with a spinning back kick!
Redcliffe lands with a thumping leg kick.
A combination from Redcliffe does no damage.
A clash of legs there as Redcliffe blocks the low kick.
Redcliffe throwing a counter right hand but Nansen manages to avoid it.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nansen.
Redcliffe throws out a loose jab but Nansen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nansen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Redcliffe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nansen is able to avoid easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Redcliffe.
Nansen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut.
Nansen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nansen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Redcliffe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Nansen closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Nansen can't break the clinch.
Nansen misses with the head strike.
Nansen tries a body shot but Redcliffe blocks it.
Redcliffe misses with a punch on the inside.
Redcliffe misses with some punches.
Redcliffe misses with the head strike.
Redcliffe swings wildly with an uppercut but Nansen uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Nansen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Redcliffe throws out a powerful jab.
Nansen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nansen is defended easily by Redcliffe.
Nansen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Nansen swings for the body but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Nansen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nansen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kwame Redcliffe is winning the standup battle so far.
Redcliffe is looking to slow Nansen down with leg kicks.
A leg kick checked by Nansen.
Redcliffe connects with a solid leg kick.
A big right from Nansen misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nansen goes for a double leg but Redcliffe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Redcliffe continues to drive forward.
Redcliffe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thorvald Nansen.
Nansen checks a leg kick.
Kwame Redcliffe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slow jab from Redcliffe misses its intended target.
Jab, jab by Redcliffe - just one landing.
Nansen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Redcliffe circles away.
Redcliffe misses with a low kick.
Redcliffe scores with a jab.
Redcliffe lands the left hand.
Redcliffe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nansen throws a head kick but Redcliffe moves out of range. #T3#
Redcliffe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nansen looks to throw the jab but Redcliffe is out of range.
Redcliffe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nansen throws a head kick that half lands.
Nansen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nansen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Redcliffe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nansen's head.
Redcliffe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nansen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nansen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nansen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Redcliffe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nansen goes for a double leg but Redcliffe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Redcliffe continues to drive forward.
Nansen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Redcliffe counters with a left to the body.
Redcliffe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good work by Redcliffe as he checks the leg kick.
Nansen fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Nansen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab, jab by Redcliffe - just one landing.
Nansen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Redcliffe counters with a low kick, right behind Nansen 's knee.
Nansen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe ducks under a wild hook from Nansen.
Redcliffe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nansen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nansen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Redcliffe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redcliffe connects with an inside leg kick.
Nansen takes one to the side of the head.
Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nansen.
Nansen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Nansen moves in looking to clinch but Redcliffe pushes him off.
Redcliffe works the jab nicely.
Nansen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big right from Redcliffe misses.
Nansen misses with an attempted mid kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Redcliffe misses its target.
Nice body kick there by Redcliffe.
Nansen dives in for a single leg takedown but Redcliffe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nansen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nansen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Redcliffe feints and then cracks Nansen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nansen down.
Redcliffe loads up on a big right hand but Nansen slips the punch.
Redcliffe throws out a loose jab but Nansen uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nansen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Redcliffe.
Nansen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick which misses Nansen's front leg but catches the back leg as Nansen tries to avoid it.
Redcliffe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A solid body kick from Nansen. #T1#
Nansen cracks a nice hook into Redcliffe's ribs.
Redcliffe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice jab there from Redcliffe.
Nansen connects with a solid leg kick.
Redcliffe cracks Nansen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Redcliffe takes a swing at Nansen's ribcage but misses.
Nansen checks a leg kick.
Nansen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Redcliffe.
Nansen slips a straight right by Redcliffe.
Nansen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Redcliffe blocks it well.
Nansen slips a straight right by Redcliffe.
It seemed like Nansen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Redcliffe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nansen can do to turn this around?
Redcliffe throws a solid leg kick but Nansen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Redcliffe.
Nansen misses with a hook.
Redcliffe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nansen.
Redcliffe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nansen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redcliffe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nansen.
Nansen on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Redcliffe misses with a looping right.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redcliffe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nansen.
A little jabbing left from Nansen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Redcliffe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Nansen has managed to clinch.
Redcliffe connects with a knee to the head.
Redcliffe can't find room to land a body shot as Nansen controls the action.
Nansen has a couple of punches blocked by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nansen misses with a punch to the body.
Redcliffe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redcliffe misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Redcliffe.
Kwame Redcliffe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Redcliffe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Redcliffe keeps control of Nansen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nansen misses with the head strike. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a shot to the body.
Nansen wants a takedown.
Nansen tries to work over Redcliffe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nansen tries to throw a body punch but Redcliffe avoids it by throwing Nansen back against the cage.
Nansen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nansen misses with some punches.
Redcliffe misses with a punch on the inside.
Nansen throws a head punch that misses.
Nansen tries to work over Redcliffe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nansen throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nansen.
Redcliffe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Nansen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Redcliffe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nansen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Redcliffe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nansen.
Nansen misses with a looping left.#T4#
Nansen throws a leg kick
and Nansen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nansen shoots in for a takedown but Redcliffe shows good takedown defense.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thorvald Nansen.
Redcliffe lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Redcliffe.
Nansen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nansen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Redcliffe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nansen's hands.
Nansen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nansen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nansen swings and misses with a hook to the body. #KD#
Redcliffe lands a big right hand that sends Nansen crashing to the mat! Redcliffe stays standing though and waves Nansen back to his feet!#ROC#Nansen is rocked!
Nansen tries to get into range but Redcliffe steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Nansen! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Redcliffe scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kwame Redcliffe!
Kwame Redcliffe thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Thorvald Nansen had this to say: 'Hinga dinga durgen'.

Event: ENIGMA 172
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1#
Materlak tries to clinch up but Redcliffe circles away and keeps his distance.
Redcliffe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Materlak tries to clinch up but Redcliffe circles away and keeps his distance.
Redcliffe misses with a body kick.
Materlak throws a wild body kick that Redcliffe sees coming a mile off.
Materlak slips a jab and a cross from Redcliffe.
Materlak moves out of range as Redcliffe strikes.
Redcliffe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Materlak throws an overhand right that lands on Redcliffe's shoulder, as Redcliffe tries to avoid the shot.
Redcliffe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Redcliffe throws a big shot that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Redcliffe lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Materlak has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Materlak and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Materlak looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Redcliffe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Redcliffe moves away from the strike by Materlak.
Materlak throws a jab but it's blocked by Redcliffe.
Materlak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Redcliffe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Materlak lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slapping leg kick lands for Materlak.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Materlak checks a low kick from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the side of Materlak's head but Materlak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Materlak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been informed that Materlak has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Nice cross by Materlak.
Redcliffe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Materlak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Materlak avoids a kick to the body.
Redcliffe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Redcliffe sizes up Materlak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Redcliffe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Redcliffe fakes the leg kick and cracks Materlak in the body.
Materlak scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Materlak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redcliffe manages to avoid it.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick but Materlak checks it.
Materlak misses with a straight right.
Materlak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Redcliffe tries to avoid it but Materlak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Redcliffe to the ground. Redcliffe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A left lands for Materlak.
Materlak misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Materlak walks into a jab.
Kwame Redcliffe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redcliffe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Materlak in his tracks.
Redcliffe digs a good body shot into Materlak's ribs.
Redcliffe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Redcliffe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Materlak slips a straight right by Redcliffe.#T2#
Redcliffe throws a jab when Materlak was well out of range.
Redcliffe blocks a low kick nicely.
Redcliffe blocks a leg kick.
Materlak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick from Redcliffe, right into the meat of the thigh.
Materlak checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Redcliffe walks into a straight right hand from Materlak.
Materlak misses with a straight left.
Materlak uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Redcliffe has time to react.
Materlak ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.
A shot to the body from Materlak misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL2#
Materlak has managed to clinch.
Materlak digs a right hand into Redcliffe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Redcliffe's gas tank.
Materlak misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Redcliffe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Materlak tries to throw a body punch but Redcliffe avoids it by throwing Materlak back against the cage.
Redcliffe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Materlak digs a right hand into Redcliffe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Redcliffe's gas tank.
Materlak lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Materlak scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knees to the body from Redcliffe.
Materlak drops down looking for an ankle pick but Redcliffe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice jab there from Redcliffe.
Michal Materlak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redcliffe throws a push kick but Materlak slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Redcliffe gets tackled into the cage by Materlak. Materlak maintains the clinch.
Materlak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Materlak.
Materlak has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Redcliffe after a bit of a struggle.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Materlak.
Materlak lands a right hand.
Materlak managing to block the knees to the body from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Materlak.
Materlak can't get the takedown.
Redcliffe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Materlak tries to throw a body punch but Redcliffe avoids it by throwing Materlak back against the cage. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Materlak.
Materlak can't get the takedown.
Redcliffe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Materlak blocks an uppercut.
Redcliffe swings wildly with an uppercut but Materlak uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Materlak.
Materlak lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Redcliffe or not.
Materlak throws a head punch that misses.
Materlak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Materlak cracks Redcliffe with a nice body shot.
Redcliffe prevents a body shot from Materlak.
Materlak lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Materlak blocks an uppercut.
Materlak blocks an uppercut.
Redcliffe letting Materlak take a breather here.
Materlak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michal Materlak will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Redcliffe moves out of range of the strikes.
Redcliffe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Redcliffe scores with a leg kick.
Materlak with a hook.
Redcliffe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Materlak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Materlak tries to clinch but Redcliffe is having none of it.
Redcliffe throwing a counter right hand but Materlak manages to avoid it.
Redcliffe scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Materlak closes the distance and pushes Redcliffe back into the cage.
Redcliffe has a couple of punches blocked by Materlak.
Redcliffe can't find room to land a body shot as Materlak controls the action.
Materlak tries to throw a body punch but Redcliffe avoids it by throwing Materlak back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Redcliffe lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Redcliffe.
Materlak is looking for a takedown.
Materlak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Redcliffe misses with a punch on the inside.
Materlak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redcliffe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Materlak struggles to land a body shot inside as Redcliffe controls his hands.
Redcliffe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Redcliffe lands with a right to the head.
Redcliffe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Materlak goes for a takedown in the clinch but Redcliffe prevents it.
Materlak tries to score a body lock takedown but Redcliffe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Materlak.
Materlak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Materlak can't find room to land a body shot as Redcliffe controls the action.
Redcliffe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Materlak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Redcliffe misses with some punches.
Materlak lands a right hand that snaps the head of Redcliffe backwards.
Redcliffe takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Materlak.#T2#
Redcliffe misses with a punch on the inside.
Materlak misses with a body punch.
Materlak swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Materlak lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Materlak decides to pull guard.
Redcliffe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Redcliffe trying to control the position from guard on top but Materlak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kwame Redcliffe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Materlak keeping full guard, as Redcliffe tries to pass.
Redcliffe's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Materlak is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Materlak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Redcliffe showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Materlak drops his hands momentarily and Redcliffe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Materlak is looking to clinch.
Redcliffe throws a hook but Materlak avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Redcliffe misses with a straight left.
Materlak staying out of range there.
Materlak lands a nice looking body shot.
Redcliffe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Materlak checks a leg kick nicely.
Redcliffe misses the jab.#T4#
Redcliffe staying out of range there.
Kwame Redcliffe is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe connects with a right hand. Materlak shakes it off.
Materlak missing with a left hand there. Redcliffe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Redcliffe appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Materlak. Redcliffe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Materlak with a nice calf kick.
Redcliffe misses with a straight right.
A jab lands there for Redcliffe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Materlak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Materlak ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Redcliffe avoids the body shot from Materlak.
Redcliffe throws a big shot that misses.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick but Materlak moved away.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Materlak has time to react.
Redcliffe misses with a hook.
Materlak scores with a spinning back kick!
Redcliffe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Materlak misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kwame Redcliffe will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Materlak looks to land a right hand but Redcliffe moved out of range.
Redcliffe slips under a jab from Materlak.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Materlak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Materlak loads up on a big right hand but Redcliffe slips the punch.
Redcliffe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Materlak scores with a punch to the head.
Materlak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Materlak.
Materlak dips to his left and cracks Redcliffe with an uppercut!
Redcliffe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Redcliffe motions for Materlak to come forward. Redcliffe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Materlak lands with an uppercut that bounces Redcliffe off the cage and back into range.
A big left from Redcliffe misses.
Materlak tries to clinch up.
Materlak ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.
Materlak slips under a jab from Redcliffe.
Materlak slips under a jab from Redcliffe.
Materlak 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.
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!
Materlak takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Materlak cracks Redcliffe with an open hand slap.#T1#
Redcliffe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Redcliffe does no damage.
Redcliffe looks to throw the jab but Materlak is out of range.
Materlak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Redcliffe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Materlak blocks a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Materlak.
Materlak slips under a jab.
Materlak moves away from the strike by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses with a looping left.
Redcliffe throws the left hand but Materlak avoids the punch easily.
Redcliffe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Materlak.
Materlak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Materlak is able to avoid easily.
Materlak let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Materlak throws a quick inside leg kick.
Materlak tries to work over Redcliffe's front leg with a kick but Redcliffe checks it.
Materlak throws the left hand but Redcliffe avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Materlak tried to score with a low kick but Redcliffe checks it.#T2#
Materlak scores with a sloppy right hand. Redcliffe should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Materlak.
Materlak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Redcliffe's sensitive parts.
Materlak misses with an uppercut. Redcliffe saw that one coming.
Materlak cracks Redcliffe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Redcliffe ducks under a wild hook from Materlak.
Materlak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a front kick aimed at Materlak's knee but Materlak avoids it well.
Materlak on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Materlak moves out of range of the leg kick from Redcliffe.
Materlak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Redcliffe.
Redcliffe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Materlak looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Redcliffe misses the target.
Redcliffe wants to land a leg kick but Materlak is out of range.
Redcliffe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Materlak.
Materlak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Materlak looks to throw the jab but Redcliffe is out of range. #T3#
Materlak lands an overhand right.
Materlak ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.
It seemed like Materlak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick but Materlak sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Redcliffe throws a poor cross that misses
and Materlak counters with a straight right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Materlak. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Materlak.
Redcliffe cracks Materlak with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Redcliffe motions for Materlak to come forward. Redcliffe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Materlak closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Redcliffe did well to prevent Materlak getting side control.
Materlak is thwarting Redcliffe's attempts to control the position.
Materlak not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Redcliffe tries to get to full guard but Materlak has control of the leg.
Redcliffe manages to get to full guard. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Materlak trying to control but Redcliffe is working from the bottom.
Materlak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Redcliffe is keeping the position for now.
Materlak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Materlak is fighting to break Redcliffe's control of his arms but Redcliffe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Materlak tries to free his leg and advance position but Redcliffe is retaining full guard.
Redcliffe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michal Materlak.
I think Materlak 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Materlak!
After winning the bout, Michal Materlak thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Kwame Redcliffe had this to say: 'You're lucky I like your mumma!'.

Event: ENIGMA 168
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1#
Redcliffe throws a head kick but Matikainen moves out of range.
Redcliffe lands a jab.
Redcliffe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matikainen.
Matikainen appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Redcliffe moves into range and clinches up with Matikainen.
Matikainen tries to throw a body punch but Redcliffe avoids it by throwing Matikainen back against the cage.
Redcliffe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matikainen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matikainen is working Redcliffe over against the cage.
Matikainen lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matikainen takes a shot to the head.
Redcliffe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Redcliffe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matikainen working aggressively here.
Matikainen lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Redcliffe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Matikainen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matikainen lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Redcliffe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matikainen scores with a shot to the side of Redcliffe's head.
Redcliffe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redcliffe has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Matikainen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Redcliffe can turn it around.
Redcliffe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Matikainen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Redcliffe blocking some punches.
Redcliffe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Redcliffe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matikainen throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Redcliffe fails to land.
Matikainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matikainen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Redcliffe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Redcliffe lands a shoulder strike.
Redcliffe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcliffe gets through Matikainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matikainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe struggles to land a body shot inside as Matikainen controls his hands. #T2#
Redcliffe throws a punch but it's blocked by Matikainen.
Matikainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Matikainen has a couple of punches blocked by Redcliffe.
Matikainen throws a head punch that misses.
Matikainen misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matikainen.
Redcliffe lands a nice shot to the body.
Redcliffe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matikainen has a couple of punches blocked by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matikainen.
Redcliffe can't find room to land a body shot as Matikainen controls the action.
Redcliffe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matikainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matikainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Redcliffe.
Good body shot from Matikainen.
Matikainen lands an uppercut.
Redcliffe blocks a body shot from Matikainen.
Matikainen misses with the head strike.
Matikainen misses with some punches. #T3#
Redcliffe struggles to land a body shot inside as Matikainen controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matikainen's elbow.
Matikainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Redcliffe tries to throw a body punch but Matikainen avoids it by throwing Redcliffe back against the cage.
Matikainen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redcliffe.
Still in the clinch, Matikainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Matikainen.
Matikainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matikainen working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Matikainen fails to land.
Matikainen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Redcliffe lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redcliffe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matikainen blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redcliffe.
Matikainen misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Redcliffe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matikainen backwards.
Redcliffe tries to work over Matikainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Redcliffe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matikainen blocking some punches.
Redcliffe prevents a body shot from Matikainen.
Redcliffe tries to throw a body punch but Matikainen avoids it by throwing Redcliffe back against the cage.
Matikainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matikainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Redcliffe controls his hands.
Redcliffe lands with a right to the head.
Matikainen presses Redcliffe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Redcliffe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matikainen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Matikainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matikainen tries a body shot but Redcliffe blocks it.
Redcliffe misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redcliffe lands with a short shot to the head.
Matikainen misses with the head strike.
Matikainen tries to throw a body punch but Redcliffe avoids it by throwing Matikainen back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redcliffe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that DaMatti Matikainen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Crunch! Redcliffe slams his shin into Matikainen's torso.
Matikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matikainen is looking to counter punch.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick but Matikainen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redcliffe misses with a wild body shot.
Redcliffe misses with a body shot.
Matikainen throwing a counter right hand but Redcliffe manages to avoid it.
Redcliffe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Redcliffe throws a poor cross that misses
and Matikainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Redcliffe scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe looks to land a right hand but Matikainen moved out of range.
Redcliffe scores with a head kick.
A big right from Redcliffe misses.
A little feinted left hand from Matikainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Matikainen ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.
Matikainen throws a quick counter head kick but Redcliffe was just out of range.
Redcliffe throws a sloppy body shot
and Matikainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the liver by Redcliffe. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Redcliffe has managed to clinch.
Redcliffe lands a nice uppercut.
Redcliffe blocking some punches.
Matikainen misses with some punches.
Matikainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Matikainen.
Matikainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Redcliffes head.
Matikainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redcliffe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matikainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matikainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redcliffe's elbow.
Redcliffe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matikainen is defending well for now.
Matikainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Redcliffe has a couple of punches blocked by Matikainen.
Matikainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Redcliffe controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matikainen 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!
Redcliffe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Matikainen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Matikainen is leaning against Redcliffe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Redcliffe misses with the head strike.
Matikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcliffe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matikainen backwards.
Matikainen scores with a shot to the side of Redcliffe's head.
Kwame Redcliffe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matikainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Redcliffe lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Redcliffe.
Matikainen tries a body shot but Redcliffe blocks it.
Redcliffe blocking some punches.
Matikainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redcliffe tries a body shot but Matikainen blocks it.
Matikainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Redcliffe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3#
Matikainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matikainen can't find room to land a body shot as Redcliffe controls the action.
Matikainen tries to work over Redcliffe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Matikainen.
Redcliffe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matikainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe blocking some punches.
Redcliffe working aggressively here.
Matikainen misses with the head strike.
Matikainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redcliffe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matikainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matikainen working aggressively here.
Redcliffe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matikainen avoiding damage as Redcliffe throws knees to the body.
Redcliffe looking to slow down the pace here.
Matikainen swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Matikainen can't find room to land a body shot as Redcliffe controls the action.
Redcliffe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Redcliffe lands a right hand.
Redcliffe tries a knee to the head but Matikainen blocks it.
Matikainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Redcliffe takes a shot to the head.
Redcliffe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Redcliffe takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matikainen gets through Redcliffe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matikainen misses with some punches.
Redcliffe lands with a light punch inside.
Redcliffe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Redcliffe blocking some punches.
Matikainen works on Redcliffe's body with a couple of short punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe can't find room to land a body shot as Matikainen controls the action.
A short right from Redcliffe on the inside.
Redcliffe working aggressively here.
Redcliffe swings wildly with an uppercut but Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Matikainen ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.
Matikainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Redcliffe throws a head kick but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Redcliffe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matikainen moves away.#CL2#
Redcliffe closes the distance and pushes Matikainen back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matikainen.
Redcliffe missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matikainen.
Matikainen prevents a body shot from Redcliffe.
Matikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Redcliffe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matikainen.
Matikainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Redcliffe misses with a punch on the inside.
Redcliffe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matikainen misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe blocking some punches.
Matikainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matikainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
DaMatti Matikainen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Redcliffe is working Matikainen over against the cage.
Redcliffe scores with a shoulder strike.
Redcliffe blocks a body shot from Matikainen.
Redcliffe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Redcliffe crunches a lovely knee into Matikainen's ribcage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redcliffe.
Matikainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Redcliffe.
Matikainen throws a head punch that misses.
Redcliffe misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Matikainen fails to land.
Redcliffe goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Matikainen misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Redcliffe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matikainen working aggressively here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Redcliffe obliges.
Matikainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Matikainen working aggressively here.
Redcliffe throws a punch but it's blocked by Matikainen.
Redcliffe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matikainen backwards.
Still in the clinch, Matikainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Redcliffe blocking some punches.
Redcliffe prevents a body shot from Matikainen.
Redcliffe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matikainen lands an uppercut.
Matikainen prevents a body shot from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matikainen working aggressively here.
Redcliffe lands an uppercut.
Matikainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Matikainen has a couple of punches blocked by Redcliffe.
Matikainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redcliffe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matikainen.
Matikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Matikainen.
Matikainen takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redcliffe.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matikainen.
A short right from Matikainen.
Matikainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redcliffe tries to throw a body punch but Matikainen avoids it by throwing Redcliffe back against the cage.
Redcliffe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Redcliffe misses with a body punch.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Matikainen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matikainen throws a head punch that misses.
Redcliffe blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Redcliffe prevents a body shot from Matikainen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matikainen tries to work over Redcliffe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matikainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redcliffe gets through Matikainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Redcliffe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redcliffe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matikainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe struggles to land a body shot inside as Matikainen controls his hands.
Matikainen working aggressively here.
Redcliffe can't find room to land a body shot as Matikainen controls the action.
Redcliffe lands with a short shot to the head.
Matikainen blocking some punches.
Redcliffe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matikainen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Redcliffe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matikainen's elbow.
Redcliffe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Matikainen fails to land.
Matikainen misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Redcliffe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Redcliffe 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: ENIGMA 164
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1#
Redcliffe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bonesteel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Redcliffe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Redcliffe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bonesteel misses with a low kick.
Bonesteel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bonesteel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe takes one on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Redcliffe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Redcliffe.
A cross from Redcliffe lands.
Redcliffe is looking to score with low kicks.
Redcliffe misses with a hook.
Bonesteel looks to land a body kick but Redcliffe moved away.
Bonesteel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Redcliffe.
A counter left hand to the body from Bonesteel misses its target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bonesteel.
Redcliffe has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A clash of legs there as Redcliffe blocks the low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Redcliffe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Redcliffe catches Bonesteel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Redcliffe throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Redcliffe moves in looking to clinch but Bonesteel pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Bonesteel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bonesteel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bonesteel connects with an inside leg kick.
Bonesteel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bonesteel blocks a leg kick.
Redcliffe connects with a single shot there.
Bonesteel misses with a straight right.
Bonesteel misses the shot to the body.
Redcliffe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bonesteel throws a body punch but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Bonesteel misses with an uppercut
and Redcliffe counters with a thumping low kick.
Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bonesteel.
An inside leg kick from Redcliffe misses.
Redcliffe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Redcliffe with a nice calf kick.
Bonesteel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Redcliffe throws a leg kick but Bonesteel moved away.
Redcliffe lands a leg kick that knocks Bonesteel off balance momentarily.
Bonesteel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redcliffe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bonesteel lands with a shot to the body.
Bonesteel keeps the fight on the outside.
Redcliffe misses the jab.
Bonesteel throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bonesteel ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a chopping leg kick but Bonesteel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bonesteel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Redcliffe. Redcliffe obviously looking to wear him down.
Redcliffe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bonesteel finds it's way round the side to connect with Redcliffe's head.
Redcliffe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bonesteel.
Redcliffe cracks Bonesteel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bonesteel stuns Redcliffe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bonesteel defending well as Redcliffe loads up on a big left hand.
And Bonesteel counters with a quick kick to the body but Redcliffe blocks it.
Bonesteel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Redcliffe sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Redcliffe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Redcliffe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bonesteel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bonesteel throws a hook to the side of Redcliffe's head but Redcliffe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Redcliffe defending well as Bonesteel loads up on a big left hand.
Bonesteel wants to land a leg kick but Redcliffe is out of range.
Redcliffe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Bonesteel misses.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonesteel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redcliffe manages to avoid it.
Redcliffe throws a looping overhand right but Bonesteel ducks down to avoid it.
Redcliffe throws a jab when Bonesteel was well out of range.
Redcliffe is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bonesteel had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bonesteel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Redcliffe throws the left hand but Bonesteel avoids the punch easily.
Bonesteel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Redcliffe just manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Redcliffe pushes Bonesteel up against the cage in a clinch.
Bonesteel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bonesteel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Redcliffe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bonesteel backwards. #T4#
Bonesteel has had enough of the clinch but Redcliffe keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Bonesteel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Redcliffe on the inside.
Bonesteel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redcliffe tries to throw a body punch but Bonesteel avoids it by throwing Redcliffe back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bonesteel fails to land.
Bonesteel throws a punch but it's blocked by Redcliffe. #BC#
Bonesteel breaks from the clinch.
Redcliffe throws a low kick but Bonesteel moves out of range easily.
Redcliffe throws a body punch but Bonesteel moves out of range.
Good work by Bonesteel as he checks the leg kick.
Bonesteel moves out of range of the leg kick from Redcliffe.
Bonesteel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redcliffe ducks under a wild hook from Bonesteel.
A jab from Redcliffe misses.
A swing and a miss from Redcliffe.
Bonesteel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redcliffe. Bonesteel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bonesteel is looking to counter punch.
Bonesteel throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kwame Redcliffe will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bonesteel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bonesteel avoids the body shot from Redcliffe.
Bonesteel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands the left hand.
Redcliffe throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonesteel.
Bonesteel blocks a head kick by Redcliffe.
A quick step to the side and Bonesteel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bonesteel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Redcliffe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bonesteel ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Redcliffe fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonesteel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Redcliffe lands a really nice looking cross but Bonesteel seems unphased.
Redcliffe misses with a left hand
and Bonesteel counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Redcliffe moves into range and clinches up with Bonesteel.
Redcliffe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Redcliffe lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Bonesteel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bonesteel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bonesteel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Redcliffe lands a right hand.
Bonesteel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bonesteel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Redcliffe lands a nice shot to the body.
Redcliffe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bonesteel or not.
Bonesteel can't find room to land a body shot as Redcliffe controls the action.
Redcliffe scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redcliffe.
Bonesteel takes a shot to the head.
Bonesteel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Bonesteel.
Bonesteel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Redcliffe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bonesteel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redcliffe's elbow.
Bonesteel avoiding damage as Redcliffe throws knees to the body.
Redcliffe blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Bonesteel tries to break free but Redcliffe pushes him back against the cage.
Bonesteel wants to break free but Redcliffe has control.
Redcliffe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Bonesteel.
Redcliffe pushes Bonesteel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Redcliffe landing knees to the body. #BC#
Bonesteel manages to break the clinch.
Redcliffe slips under a jab.
Bonesteel swings widly with a right hand
letting Redcliffe counter with a right hand.
Bonesteel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bonesteel misses with a looping left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Redcliffe.
Bishop Bonesteel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Redcliffe misses with a straight left.
Redcliffe clobbers Bonesteel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Redcliffe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Redcliffe throws a lazy uppercut
and Bonesteel counters with a low kick, right behind Redcliffe 's knee.
Bonesteel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redcliffe moves away.#T3#
Bonesteel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Redcliffe.
Bonesteel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bonesteel slips under a jab.
A jab from Bonesteel misses.
Bonesteel looks to throw the jab but Redcliffe is out of range.
Redcliffe scoring well with a low kick there.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bonesteel.
Redcliffe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Redcliffe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bonesteel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bonesteel misses with a lunging right hand
and Redcliffe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Redcliffe clinches up with Bonesteel and pushes him back against the cage.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Bonesteel breaks the clinch.
Bonesteel throws a solid leg kick but Redcliffe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bonesteel.
Redcliffe throws a head kick that Bonesteel semi-blocks.
Redcliffe throws the left hand but Bonesteel avoids the punch easily.
Bonesteel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Redcliffe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bonesteel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Redcliffe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bonesteel throws an off balance right hand
and Redcliffe counters with a thumping low kick.
Jab from Bonesteel.
Redcliffe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Redcliffe tries to clinch but Bonesteel moves out of range.
Bonesteel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good shot there by Bonesteel.
Bonesteel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Redcliffe tries to clinch but Bonesteel moves away
letting Bonesteel counter with a right hand.
Bonesteel ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redcliffe scores with a jab. Bonesteel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bonesteel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Good work by Bonesteel as he checks the leg kick.
Bonesteel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Redcliffe misses with a wild combination.
Redcliffe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bonesteel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Redcliffe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Redcliffe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick from Redcliffe, right into the meat of the thigh.
Redcliffe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bonesteel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bonesteel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonesteel misses with a low kick.
Redcliffe misses with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Redcliffe as he connects with a hook.
Bonesteel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Redcliffe wants to land a leg kick but Bonesteel is out of range. #T1#
A good leg kick by Redcliffe.
Bonesteel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bonesteel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bonesteel motions for Redcliffe to come forward. Bonesteel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Redcliffe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bonesteel checks a low kick from Redcliffe.
Bonesteel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redcliffe was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonesteel.
Bonesteel jabs Redcliffe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Redcliffe throws a lazy right hand but Bonesteel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Redcliffe misses.
Bonesteel throws a leg kick but Redcliffe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bonesteel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Redcliffe to score with a decent uppercut.
Redcliffe slips under a jab.
Redcliffe throws the left hand but Bonesteel avoids the punch easily.
Jab from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands the left hand.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redcliffe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bonesteel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redcliffe was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonesteel.
Bonesteel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bonesteel throws a lazy right hand but Redcliffe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bonesteel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Redcliffe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bonesteel.
Redcliffe doesn't manage to clinch there - Bonesteel circles away.
A low kick from Bonesteel misses
and Redcliffe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Redcliffe scores with a nice right hand.
Redcliffe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bonesteel is out of range and Redcliffe settles back down.
Bonesteel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bonesteel lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Redcliffe clinches with his opponent.
Bonesteel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Bonesteel breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Bonesteel lands with a hook. Redcliffe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Redcliffe cracks Bonesteel with a good jab.
Good shot there by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe cracks Bonesteel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Redcliffe scores with a punch to the head.
Redcliffe lands with a nice body punch.
Redcliffe tries to clinch there but Bonesteel circles away.
Bonesteel misses with a hook
and Redcliffe counters with a stiff right hand.
Redcliffe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bonesteel in his tracks.
Bonesteel tries to land a front kick but Redcliffe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little jabbing left from Redcliffe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Redcliffe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redcliffe avoids the body shot from Bonesteel.
Redcliffe ducks under a wild hook from Bonesteel.
A little jabbing left from Redcliffe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Redcliffe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Redcliffe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Redcliffe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Redcliffe lands a jab.#T4#
Bonesteel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redcliffe moves away.
Redcliffe 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.
Bonesteel misses with a shot to the body
and Redcliffe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Redcliffe connects with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Bonesteel.
Redcliffe lands with a right hand.
Redcliffe lands a leg kick that knocks Bonesteel off balance momentarily.
Redcliffe lands with a straight right. Bonesteel didn't see that one coming.
Bonesteel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bonesteel tries to land a front kick but Redcliffe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And Redcliffe responds with a good body kick, but Bonesteel manages to step out the way in time.
Good exchange - Redcliffe coming out on top.
Redcliffe takes one on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bonesteel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Redcliffe tries to clinch up
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Redcliffe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Redcliffe 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: ENIGMA 160
Date: Mar 19, 2023

#R1#
Ellacuria misses with a head kick.
Ellacuria keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Redcliffe.
Ellacuria really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ellacuria misses with a series of wild punches.
A clash of legs there as Redcliffe blocks the low kick.
Good work by Redcliffe as he checks the leg kick.
Redcliffe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL#
Ellacuria takes the fight into the clinch.
Ellacuria tries to land a knee to the head but Redcliffe blocks with his arms.
Ellacuria blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Redcliffe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ellacuria backwards.
Redcliffe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Redcliffe misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ellacuria.
Ellacuria blocks a body shot from Redcliffe.
Come on Redcliffe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ellacuria lands a right hand.
Ellacuria throws a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Ellacuria jumps guard but Redcliffe stands there with Ellacuria around his waist. Ellacuria gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Ellacuria has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Redcliffe uses from the top position.
Redcliffe content to stall in guard here.
Ellacuria looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Redcliffe tries to free his leg and advance position but Ellacuria is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Redcliffe stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Redcliffe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Redcliffe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ellacuria ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.
Jab by Ellacuria.
Ellacuria is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Redcliffe there.
Redcliffe blocks a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ellacuria looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ellacuria is looking to clinch but Redcliffe is avoiding it.
Arturo Ellacuria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redcliffe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Ellacuria.
Redcliffe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ellacuria 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!#CL2#
Redcliffe clinches up against the cage.
Ellacuria lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ellacuria misses with a knee to the head.
Ellacuria connects with a nasty looking knee right to Redcliffe's face.
Redcliffe misses with some punches.
Ellacuria scores with a nice hook to the head.
Redcliffe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Redcliffe swings wildly with an uppercut but Ellacuria uses good head movement to avoid it.
Come on Ellacuria - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T3#
Redcliffe has a couple of punches blocked by Ellacuria.
Redcliffe avoiding damage.
Redcliffe throws a head punch that misses.
Ellacuria is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Redcliffe to keep the fight standing.
Redcliffe has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ellacuria seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Redcliffe can turn it around.
Ellacuria blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Redcliffe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Redcliffe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ellacuria backwards.
Redcliffe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ellacuria misses with a knee strike.
Redcliffe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ellacuria is defending well for now.
Redcliffe scores a nice knee to the body.
Ellacuria is trying to maintain a safe position but Redcliffe gets an underhook and turns Ellacuria into the cage.#BC2#
Redcliffe breaks from the clinch.
A nice leg kick from Redcliffe, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ellacuria lands with a hook. Redcliffe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ellacuria tests Redcliffe's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Ellacuria.
A big right from Ellacuria misses.
Ellacuria with a jab.
Redcliffe keeps the fight on the outside.
Ellacuria misses with a jab, cross combination.
Redcliffe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ellacuria.
Ellacuria attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Redcliffe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ellacuria manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Redcliffe catches Ellacuria right on the button with a cross.
Ellacuria lands a slapping body shot.
Redcliffe tries to clinch there but Ellacuria circles away.
Ellacuria tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Redcliffe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut.
Redcliffe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Redcliffe thuds a left hand into Ellacuria's body.
Ellacuria rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Redcliffe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ellacuria tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kwame Redcliffe will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ellacuria swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Redcliffe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ellacuria takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Redcliffe misses with a looping left.
Redcliffe jabs Ellacuria to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Redcliffe tries to clinch up.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Redcliffe 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.
Ellacuria throws a lazy right hand but Redcliffe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ellacuria avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Redcliffe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Redcliffe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It seemed like Redcliffe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Redcliffe ducks under a wild hook from Ellacuria.
Ellacuria tries to clinch but Redcliffe moves away
and Redcliffe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ellacuria throws a head kick but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Redcliffe stuns Ellacuria with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe connects with a crisp jab.
That kick from Ellacuria tenderised Redcliffe's leg. Redcliffe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Redcliffe connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ellacuria connects with a right hand. Redcliffe shakes it off.
Ellacuria misses with a body shot.
Redcliffe lands with a good body shot.
A big right from Ellacuria misses. #T1#
Ellacuria moves away from the strike by Redcliffe.
Ellacuria lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Redcliffe moves out of range as Ellacuria strikes.
Redcliffe lands with a right hand.
Redcliffe throws the left hand but Ellacuria avoids the punch easily.
Ellacuria gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Redcliffe.
Ellacuria takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Redcliffe defending well as Ellacuria loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Redcliffe has Ellacuria up against the cage in a clinch.
Redcliffe prevents a body shot from Ellacuria.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ellacuria with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Redcliffe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ellacuria has a couple of punches blocked by Redcliffe.
Ellacuria tries to land a knee to the head but Redcliffe blocks with his arms.
Ellacuria connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ellacuria tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Nice body punch from Redcliffe - that landed with a thud.
Redcliffe lands a left hand.
Redcliffe tries a body shot but Ellacuria blocks it.
Redcliffe lands with a short shot to the head.
Redcliffe looking to throw knees to the head but Ellacuria is blocking nicely.
Ellacuria is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Redcliffe scores with a hook to the body.
Redcliffe tries to work over Ellacuria's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ellacuria misses with the head strike.
Ellacuria jumps guard but Redcliffe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ellacuria managing to block the knees to the body from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a left hand.
Ellacuria tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ellacuria jumps guard but Redcliffe stands there with Ellacuria around his waist. Ellacuria gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Redcliffe scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Redcliffe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe crunches a lovely knee into Ellacuria's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A hook to the body from Ellacuria.
Ellacuria tries to pull guard but Redcliffe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturo Ellacuria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ellacuria working Redcliffe over with knees to the body.
Ellacuria tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ellacuria is looking to control Redcliffe's arms but Redcliffe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ellacuria has his back to the cage.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ellacuria is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Redcliffe is defending well for now.#TD#
Ellacuria manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ellacuria is controlling Redcliffe's posture.
Redcliffe is looking to work some ground and pound but Ellacuria has wrist control.
Redcliffe controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Redcliffe tries to free his leg and advance position but Ellacuria is retaining full guard.
Redcliffe throws a big elbow that misses.
Redcliffe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ellacuria has his hands on Redcliffe's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ellacuria doesn't manage to clinch there - Redcliffe circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ellacuria is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arturo Ellacuria has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ellacuria with a nice calf kick.
Ellacuria connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Redcliffe wants to clinch up but Ellacuria keeps it at a distance.
Redcliffe scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Redcliffe drives through and clinches with Ellacuria against the cage.
Ellacuria lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ellacuria misses with some punches.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Redcliffe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ellacuria jumps guard but Redcliffe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Redcliffe digs a right hand underneath Ellacuria's ribcage. Ellacuria let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Redcliffe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Redcliffe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Redcliffe prevents a body shot from Ellacuria.
Redcliffe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ellacuria blocking some punches. #T1#
Ellacuria displaying some good clinch control by pressing Redcliffe up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Redcliffe.
A left hand lands to the body for Redcliffe.
Ellacuria jumps guard but Redcliffe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Redcliffe lands a nice uppercut.
Redcliffe works on Ellacuria's body with a couple of short punches.
Ellacuria misses with the head strike.
Ellacuria tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ellacuria tries to work over Redcliffe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Redcliffe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ellacuria doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ellacuria tries to land a knee to the head but Redcliffe blocks with his arms.
Redcliffe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ellacuria misses with a punch on the inside.
Redcliffe lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redcliffe misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redcliffe.
Ellacuria using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Redcliffe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ellacuria using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Redcliffe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ellacuria prevents a body shot from Redcliffe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Redcliffe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ellacuria trying to land knees to the body.
Ellacuria tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ellacuria lands a left hand that snaps the head of Redcliffe backwards.
Ellacuria blocks a body shot from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Redcliffe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Redcliffe manages to break the clinch.
Redcliffe tests Ellacuria's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ellacuria 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.#T3#
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut.
Redcliffe throws a body kick that misses.
Redcliffe moves out of range of the leg kick from Ellacuria.
Redcliffe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Redcliffe dips to his left and cracks Ellacuria with an uppercut!
Ellacuria throws a right hand that misses
and Redcliffe counters with a straight right hand.
Ellacuria misses with a low kick.
Redcliffe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ellacuria with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Redcliffe with a nice cross.
Redcliffe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Redcliffe takes one to the side of the head.
Ellacuria connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Redcliffe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ellacuria throws a hook but Redcliffe blocks it.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Redcliffe jabs Ellacuria to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redcliffe misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Ellacuria misses
and Redcliffe counters with a straight right hand.
Ellacuria pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Ellacuria connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Redcliffe momentarily.
Ellacuria scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Redcliffe connects with a solid leg kick.
Redcliffe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ellacuria buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ellacuria tries to clinch
and Redcliffe counters with a good low kick that Ellacuria was not able to check.
Redcliffe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ellacuria lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ellacuria has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Redcliffe is looking to clinch.
Ellacuria went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Redcliffe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ellacuria misses with a left hand
and Redcliffe counters with a thumping low kick.
Ellacuria throws a hook but Redcliffe blocks it.
Redcliffe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ellacuria. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redcliffe cracks Ellacuria with an open hand slap.
Ellacuria needs to keep his hands up - Redcliffe had a free shot at his head there.
Redcliffe with a nice calf kick.
A shot to the liver by Redcliffe. Beautiful body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Redcliffe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Redcliffe 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Redcliffe!
A very excited looking Kwame Redcliffe made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ENIGMA 156
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Francis.
Redcliffe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Francis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Redcliffe scores with a leg kick.
Redcliffe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Francis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That kick from Redcliffe tenderised Francis's leg. Francis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Redcliffe tests Francis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Redcliffe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Francis.
Francis keeps Redcliffe at a distance using the push kick.
Francis keeps the fight on the outside.
Francis appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Redcliffe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Redcliffe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redcliffe throws a low kick but Francis avoids it.
Redcliffe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good shot there by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe checks a leg kick nicely.
Francis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Redcliffe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Redcliffe connects with a single shot there.
Francis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe staying out of range there.
Redcliffe is looking to clinch.
Redcliffe lands a slapping body shot.
Redcliffe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Francis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Francis walks into a left hand.
Francis throws an overhand right that lands on Redcliffe's shoulder, as Redcliffe tries to avoid the shot.
Redcliffe throws out a leg kick but Francis moves out of range and Redcliffe only half commits.
Redcliffe scores with a jab to the body.
Francis misses with an uppercut.
Redcliffe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Francis.
Francis misses with a leg kick
letting Redcliffe counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redcliffe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Redcliffe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Redcliffe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2##CL2#
Redcliffe closes the distance and clinches.
Redcliffe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Redcliffe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Francis.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Redcliffe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Francis misses with some punches. #BC#
Francis manages to break the clinch.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Francis throws a jab when Redcliffe was well out of range.
Redcliffe misses with a wild body shot.
Francis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Francis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Redcliffe throws a head kick but Francis moves out of range.
Redcliffe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Francis was well out of range. Poor timing from Redcliffe.
Francis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Francis scores with a jab to the head.
Redcliffe misses with a wild body shot.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Redcliffe throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Francis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Francis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Francis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Francis on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Redcliffe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Francis misses.
Redcliffe lands a nice looking body kick.
Redcliffe connects with a high kick.
Redcliffe tries to close the distance and clinch but Francis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Redcliffe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Francis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redcliffe moves away.
Redcliffe connects with a leg kick.
Redcliffe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Redcliffe fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Francis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Redcliffe misses its intended target.
Francis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Redcliffe counters with a leg kick.
Redcliffe scores with a shot to the body.
Redcliffe connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Francis misses with a left hand
and Redcliffe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Francis missing with a left hand there. Redcliffe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab lands there for Redcliffe.#T4#
Redcliffe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Redcliffe is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Francis had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Redcliffe lunges at Francis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Francis's hand.
Francis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Redcliffe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Francis slips a straight right by Redcliffe.
Francis is looking to counter with a body kick.
Francis lunges at Redcliffe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Redcliffe's hand.
Redcliffe doesn't manage to clinch there - Francis circles away.
Francis throwing a counter right hand but Redcliffe manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Francis.
Francis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Francis loads up on a big right hand but Redcliffe slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick lands for Redcliffe.
A decent looking cross lands there for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe works the jab nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Redcliffe misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Redcliffe finds it's way through Francis's defenses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Redcliffe. Francis shrugs it off though.
Francis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Redcliffe.#CL2#
Redcliffe clinches up with Francis and pushes him back against the cage.
Francis tries to break the clinch but Redcliffe is controlling the position.
Redcliffe blocking some punches. #BC#
Francis manages to break the clinch.
Francis looks to score with a jab to the body but Redcliffe is just out of range.
Redcliffe slips under a jab from Francis.
Francis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Redcliffe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Redcliffe lands a leg kick that knocks Francis off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis misses with a body shot
and Redcliffe counters with a good low kick that Francis was not able to check.
A nice leg kick lands there from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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 sloppy right hand. Francis should have avoided that one.
Francis throws a leg kick that is checked
and Redcliffe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Redcliffe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Redcliffe tests Francis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Redcliffe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Francis throws out the jab.
Francis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick which misses Francis's front leg but catches the back leg as Francis tries to avoid it.
Francis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Francis misses with a hook. Redcliffe ducked under it nicely.
Francis misses the body punch
and Redcliffe counters with a slapping leg kick.
Francis throws the left hand but Redcliffe avoids the punch easily.
Francis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Redcliffe digs a good body shot into Francis's ribs.
Redcliffe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Redcliffe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Francis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redcliffe throws a head kick that half lands.
That kick from Redcliffe tenderised Francis's leg. Francis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Redcliffe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Francis.#T2#
A good leg kick by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe blocks a low kick nicely.
Redcliffe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Francis.
Redcliffe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Francis's head.
Redcliffe scores with a jab to the head.
Redcliffe thuds his right hand into Francis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Redcliffe works over Francis's head and body with a nice combination.
Francis drops his hands momentarily and Redcliffe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Francis misses with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Redcliffe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Francis misses with a looping left.
Redcliffe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Francis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Redcliffe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Redcliffe lands an overhand right.
Redcliffe tests Francis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Redcliffe. #T3#
Francis staying out of range there.
Redcliffe throws a shot from downtown. Francis moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Francis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Francis throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Redcliffe counters with a nice uppercut.
Francis throws out a leg kick but Redcliffe moves out of range and Francis only half commits.
Francis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Redcliffe connects with the punch.
Francis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Redcliffe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Francis misses the jab.
Redcliffe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Redcliffe throws a shot to the body.
Redcliffe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Francis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Redcliffe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Redcliffe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Francis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Redcliffe to score with a decent uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Francis throws a good cross that connects.
Redcliffe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Francis in his tracks. #T4#
Redcliffe 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.
Francis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Francis misses with a hook to the body
and Redcliffe counters with an inside leg kick.
Redcliffe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Francis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Redcliffe cracks Francis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Francis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Redcliffe lands the left hand.
Redcliffe throws a jab but it's blocked by Francis.
Francis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Francis misses with a body shot.
Redcliffe digs a good hook to Francis's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redcliffe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Francis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Redcliffe.#CL2#
Redcliffe clinches up with Francis and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Redcliffe fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Francis cracks Redcliffe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Francis slips under a jab from Redcliffe.
Francis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Redcliffe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Francis throws a shot from downtown. Redcliffe moves away and avoids it.
Redcliffe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A punch lands to the side of Francis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Francis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redcliffe.
A good leg kick by Redcliffe.
Francis misses the jab.
Redcliffe misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe staying out of range there.
Redcliffe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe swings widly with a right hand
and Francis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Francis scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Francis misses with a looping left.
Francis wants to land a leg kick but Redcliffe is out of range. #T1#
Redcliffe tries to close the distance and clinch but Francis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A left lands for Francis.
Redcliffe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Francis's hands.
Francis throws a shot from downtown. Redcliffe moves away and avoids it.
Francis misses with a hook. Redcliffe ducked under it nicely.
Francis misses with a looping left.
Redcliffe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Francis.
Redcliffe looks to score with a jab to the body but Francis is just out of range.
Redcliffe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Francis.
Francis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Redcliffe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Francis's head.
Francis misses with a body kick.
Francis throws a body punch but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Redcliffe misses with a hook
and Francis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redcliffe scores with a jab.#T2#
Redcliffe lands a jab to Francis's midsection.
Redcliffe scores with a jab to the body.
Francis throws a wild body kick that Redcliffe sees coming a mile off.
Redcliffe is looking to land body kicks.
Francis walks into a jab.
Francis misses with a body kick.
Francis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Francis throws a hook but Redcliffe blocks it.
Redcliffe lands a nice shot to the body.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut. Francis saw that one coming.
Nice cross by Francis.
Redcliffe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Francis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Redcliffe finds it's way through Francis's defenses.
Redcliffe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Redcliffe scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Francis misses with a body shot.
Redcliffe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Francis at a distance.
Francis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Francis scores with a jab to the head.
Francis throws a wild body kick that Redcliffe sees coming a mile off.
Redcliffe throws out a counter right but Francis avoids it with no problem.
Redcliffe thuds his right hand into Francis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Francis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Francis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redcliffe.
Francis swats away the attempt to clinch by Redcliffe.
A bone on bone clash there as Redcliffe blocks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redcliffe. Francis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redcliffe with the inside leg kick.
Redcliffe throws a jab but it's blocked by Francis.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Redcliffe lands a jab to the head.
Francis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Francis backs off Redcliffe throws a huge counter combo but Francis manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Donk. Redcliffe catches Francis right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redcliffe moves away from the strike by Francis.
Nice defenses there by Francis.
A little feinted left hand from Francis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Redcliffe jabs at Francis's body.
Redcliffe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Redcliffe thuds his right hand into Francis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Redcliffe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Redcliffe wants to clinch up but Francis keeps it at a distance.
Redcliffe avoids a kick to the body.
Jab by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe scores with a leg kick.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Francis's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redcliffe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Francis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oliver Francis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Redcliffe digs a good body shot into Francis's ribs.#CL2#
Redcliffe instigates a clinch.

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

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

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

Event: ENIGMA 148
Date: Jan 15, 2023

#R1#
Mahomes throws a low kick but Redcliffe moves out of range easily.
It looked like Redcliffe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Redcliffe misses its intended target.
Redcliffe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mahomes checks a low kick from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a sloppy head kick and Mahomes moves out of range easily.
Mahomes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe blocks a head kick by Mahomes.
Mahomes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Redcliffes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mahomes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Redcliffe's head backwards.
Redcliffe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Redcliffe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at California Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Redcliffe slips under a jab from Mahomes.
Mahomes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahomes. Redcliffe does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Mahomes misses its intended target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mahomes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Redcliffe at a distance.
Mahomes looks to land a left hand but Redcliffe moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahomes. Redcliffe does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redcliffe on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A big right from Mahomes misses.
Mahomes connects with a leg kick.
Redcliffe lands the left hand.#T1#
Redcliffe lands a head kick!
Redcliffe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Redcliffe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mahomes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Redcliffe on the side of the head.
Patrick Mahomes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redcliffe scores with a decent looking hook.
Redcliffe stuns Mahomes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Redcliffe throws a low kick but Mahomes moves out of range easily.
Jab from Mahomes.
Redcliffe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Redcliffe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mahomes connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redcliffe tests Mahomes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mahomes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mahomes.
Redcliffe misses with a body shot.
Mahomes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mahomes staying out of range there.
Mahomes 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.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Mahomes misses the target.
Redcliffe throws a big shot that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Redcliffe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Redcliffe.
Redcliffe moves out of range of the leg kick from Mahomes.
Redcliffe scores with a sloppy right hand. Mahomes should have avoided that one.
Mahomes looks to score with a jab to the body but Redcliffe is just out of range.
Mahomes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Redcliffe.
Decent striking displayed by Redcliffe there.
Mahomes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahomes just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRedcliffe.
Redcliffe avoids the body shot from Mahomes.
Mahomes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Redcliffe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mahomes thuds a left hand into Redcliffe's body.
Mahomes throws a head kick but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Redcliffe lands an overhand right.
Mahomes lands a right hook to the body.
Redcliffe cracks Mahomes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mahomes avoids the body shot from Redcliffe.
Mahomes throws a leg kick but Redcliffe moved away.
Mahomes throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
A cross from Mahomes lands.
Redcliffe misses with a looping right.
Mahomes misses with a left hand
and Redcliffe counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahomes. Redcliffe does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Redcliffe misses its target.
Redcliffe tries to clinch there but Mahomes circles away.
Redcliffe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mahomes lands a jab to the head.
Mahomes looks to score with a jab to the body but Redcliffe is just out of range.
Redcliffe missing with a left hand there. Mahomes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mahomes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Redcliffe scores with a nice head shot.
Mahomes looks to land a right hand but Redcliffe moved out of range.
Redcliffe lands a leg kick that knocks Mahomes off balance momentarily.
Mahomes loads up on a big right hand but Redcliffe slips the punch.
Redcliffe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahomes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mahomes moves out of range as Redcliffe strikes.
Mahomes throws a lazy right hand but Redcliffe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Redcliffe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahomes throws a leg kick but Redcliffe sees it coming and moves out of range. #T4#
Redcliffe misses the shot to the body.
Mahomes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Redcliffe.
Mahomes lands a slapping body shot.
Mahomes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mahomes connects with a looping right hand.
A shot to the liver by Mahomes. Beautiful body shot.
Redcliffe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mahomes lands with a right hand.
Mahomes throws the kick towards the body but Redcliffe avoids it.
Mahomes throws a head kick that misses
and Redcliffe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A left lands for Redcliffe.
Mahomes 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.
Mahomes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mahomes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Redcliffe is out of range.
Redcliffe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redcliffe lands a jab to the nose.
Mahomes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Redcliffe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mahomes checks it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mahomes.
Redcliffe lands a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Patrick Mahomes will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mahomes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mahomes misses with a right hand
and Redcliffe counters with a nice uppercut.
Mahomes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redcliffe with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Redcliffe. That snapped Mahomes's head back.
Mahomes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Redcliffe.
Mahomes swings for the body but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Mahomes takes a swing at Redcliffe's ribcage but misses.
Redcliffe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mahomes.
Mahomes throws a body punch but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Redcliffe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses the jab.
Mahomes misses with a body shot
and Redcliffe counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mahomes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mahomes!
Redcliffe misses the shot to the body.
Mahomes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Redcliffe throws a low kick but Mahomes avoids it.
Redcliffe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mahomes looks to throw the jab but Redcliffe is out of range.
Mahomes misses with a straight right. #CL#
Redcliffe closes the distance and clinches.
Redcliffe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Redcliffe misses with a punch to the body.
Redcliffe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mahomes or not.
Mahomes blocks a body shot from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahomes.
Redcliffe blocks a body shot from Mahomes.
Mahomes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mahomes stalling the fight.
Mahomes tries a body shot but Redcliffe blocks it.
Mahomes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Redcliffe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahomes's elbow. #BC#
Redcliffe breaks the clinch.
Redcliffe ducks under a wild hook from Mahomes.
A little feinted left hand from Redcliffe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Redcliffe misses with a straight left. #T2#
Mahomes misses with a double jab.
Mahomes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Redcliffe.
Mahomes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mahomes lands a nice hook to Redcliffe's body. Redcliffe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redcliffe lands with a slapping head kick.
Redcliffe throws a wild body kick that Mahomes sees coming a mile off.
Mahomes defending well as Redcliffe loads up on a big left hand.
Mahomes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mahomes is looking to chop away at Redcliffe's legs.
Redcliffe scores with a jab to the head.
Kwame Redcliffe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Redcliffe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Redcliffe drops his hands momentarily and Mahomes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Redcliffe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mahomes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Redcliffe throws a jab when Mahomes was well out of range.
Mahomes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mahomes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redcliffe lands with a nice body punch.
Mahomes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mahomes ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.#T3#
Redcliffe's corner calls for a 1-2. Redcliffe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Redcliffe throws a sloppy head kick and Mahomes moves out of range easily.
Mahomes throws a head kick but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Mahomes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redcliffe was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahomes.
A left lands for Mahomes.
Redcliffe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mahomes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mahomes with a jab.
Redcliffe 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.
Mahomes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Redcliffe loads up on a big right hand but Mahomes slips the punch.
Mahomes swings for the body but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Mahomes throws a low kick, looking for Redcliffe's leg but Redcliffe calmly moves out of range.
Redcliffe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mahomes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahomes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Redcliffe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mahomes on the side of the head.
Mahomes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Mahomes.
Mahomes scores with a hook to the body. Redcliffe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Redcliffe 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.
Redcliffe takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice jab there from Redcliffe.
Mahomes tries to land a leg kick but Redcliffe saw it coming and moves away.
Redcliffe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A shot to the liver by Redcliffe. Beautiful body shot.
Redcliffe connects with a looping right hand.
Redcliffe misses with a body kick.
Mahomes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mahomes lands with a nice body punch.
Mahomes looks to score with a jab to the body but Redcliffe is just out of range.
Redcliffe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A low kick lands for Redcliffe.
Mahomes throws a jab when Redcliffe was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redcliffe connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Redcliffe. That snapped Mahomes's head back.
Mahomes misses with a low kick.
Mahomes slips a straight right by Redcliffe.
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 Kwame Redcliffe will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Redcliffe looks to land a right hand but Mahomes moved out of range.
Mahomes scores with a one two! Redcliffe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Patrick Mahomes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mahomes throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Redcliffe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mahomes lands with a shot to the body.
Mahomes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mahomes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Redcliffe throws a good cross that connects.
Mahomes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mahomes throws a head kick that misses.
Mahomes throws a big shot that misses.
Redcliffe moves forwards but Mahomes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Redcliffe throws a solid leg kick but Mahomes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Redcliffe.
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!
Mahomes throws a body punch but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Mahomes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mahomes blocks a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Mahomes. That snapped Redcliffe's head back.
Mahomes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mahomes throws a sloppy head kick
and Redcliffe counters with a big head kick but Mahomes shrugs it off.
Mahomes throws a leg kick which misses Redcliffe's front leg but catches the back leg as Redcliffe tries to avoid it. #T1#
Mahomes lands a front kick.
Redcliffe misses the shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mahomes.
Redcliffe moves away from the strike by Mahomes.
Mahomes misses with a hook. Redcliffe ducked under it nicely.
Mahomes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahomes slips under a jab from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Redcliffe staying out of range there.
Mahomes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Redcliffe.
Redcliffe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redcliffe. Mahomes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redcliffe has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mahomes.
Mahomes throws a hook to the side of Redcliffe's head but Redcliffe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mahomes misses with an uppercut.
Mahomes scores with a head kick. Redcliffe tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Mahomes misses. #T2#
Redcliffe misses with a head kick.
A big right from Redcliffe misses.
Mahomes unleashes a big counter combination but Redcliffe bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mahomes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mahomes lands with a nice body punch.
Redcliffe throws a big shot that misses.
Mahomes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mahomes.
Redcliffe throws a front kick that sends Mahomes stumbling back into the cage.
A punch combination from Redcliffe misses.
Mahomes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Redcliffe looks to land a right hand but Mahomes moved out of range.
Redcliffe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mahomes manages to avoid it.
Mahomes misses with a low kick.
Redcliffe looks for the body kick but Mahomes saw that one coming.
Mahomes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Redcliffe misses with a shot to the body
and Mahomes counters with a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mahomes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Redcliffe scrambles back to his feet.
Redcliffe misses with a hook. Mahomes ducked under it nicely.
Mahomes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Mahomes defending well as Redcliffe loads up on a big left hand.
Mahomes throws a sloppy head kick and Redcliffe moves out of range easily.
Mahomes blocks a head kick by Redcliffe.
Mahomes was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mahomes moves out of range of the leg kick from Redcliffe.
Mahomes avoids the body shot from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe loads up on a big right hand but Mahomes slips the punch.
Redcliffe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mahomes slips under a jab.
Mahomes tries a low kick but Redcliffe avoids it.
Redcliffe looks to throw the jab but Mahomes is out of range.
Mahomes digs a good hook to Redcliffe's body.
Redcliffe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mahomes lands a head kick. Redcliffe smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Redcliffe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahomes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Redcliffe finds it's way through Mahomes's defenses.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Redcliffe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahomes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mahomes scores with a body shot.
Mahomes motions for Redcliffe to come forward. Mahomes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice jab there from Redcliffe.
Mahomes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Redcliffe misses with a leg kick.
Mahomes lands with a kick to the temple. Redcliffe shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mahomes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slow jab from Redcliffe misses its intended target.
Redcliffe moves out of range of the body kick.
Mahomes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Redcliffe takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A big right from Redcliffe misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redcliffe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Redcliffe throws a head kick but Mahomes moves out of range.
Redcliffe misses with a hook.
Redcliffe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Mahomes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mahomes 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: ENIGMA 137
Date: Nov 27, 2022

#R1#
Redcliffe scores with a kick to the body.
Sun Lutang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redcliffe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lutang.#CL2#
Lutang moves into the clinch successfully.
A short body shot lands from Redcliffe as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Lutang.
Lutang misses with a punch on the inside.
Lutang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lutang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redcliffe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lutang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lutang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lutang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lutang misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Redcliffe.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lutang.
Redcliffe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Redcliffe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Lutang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Redcliffe doesn't seem phased though.
Redcliffe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lutang at a distance. #T1#
Donk. Redcliffe catches Lutang right on the button with a cross.
Redcliffe misses with a low kick.
Lutang throws a lazy body kick
and Redcliffe counters with a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe lands the left hand.
Redcliffe 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.
Redcliffe has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lutang.
Redcliffe has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lutang throws a body shot but no joy.
Redcliffe takes one on the button.
Redcliffe throws a solid leg kick but Lutang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Redcliffe.
Lutang misses the jab.
Lutang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lutang pushes Redcliffe away with a front kick.
Lutang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Redcliffe momentarily. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redcliffe misses with a body kick.
Lutang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Redcliffe staying out of range there.
It looked like Redcliffe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lutang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Redcliffe in his tracks.
Redcliffe lands with a cross.
Redcliffe misses with a jab to the body
and Redcliffe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lutang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Redcliffe under the eye.
Lutang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lutang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lutang throws a body shot but no joy.
Lutang moves away from the strike by Redcliffe.
Lutang tries a quick counter leg kick but Redcliffe is wise to it.
Redcliffe moves out of range of the body kick from Lutang.
Redcliffe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lutang's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Lutang. #T3#
Lutang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Redcliffe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Lutang instigates a clinch.
Lutang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redcliffe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lutang tries to land knees in the clinch but Redcliffe avoids the damage to the body.
Redcliffe wants to break free but Lutang has control.
Lutang misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lutang throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lutang.
Lutang misses with a punch on the inside.
Lutang tries to work over Redcliffe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Redcliffe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lutang has him pressed against the cage.
Redcliffe is working Lutang over against the cage.#BC#
Redcliffe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lutang looks to score with a jab to the body but Redcliffe is just out of range.
Redcliffe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lutang was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lutang checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
Lutang misses with a low kick.
Lutang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Redcliffe connects with a body shot that sends Lutang's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lutang misses with an uppercut
and Redcliffe counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Lutang rushes Redcliffe and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Redcliffe breaks from the clinch.
Lutang throws a lazy uppercut
and Redcliffe counters with a body kick that stops Lutang in his tracks momentarily.
Lutang looks to score with a jab to the body but Redcliffe is just out of range.
Lutang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Some bone on bone action there as Lutang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lutang has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Redcliffe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lutang lands with a straight right. Redcliffe didn't see that one coming.
Redcliffe thumps Lutang with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sun Lutang will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lutang throws a body kick that misses
and Redcliffe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Lutang blocks the leg kick.
Redcliffe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lutang. Lutang obviously looking to wear him down.
Lutang throws a body punch but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe moves away from the strike by Lutang.
Redcliffe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lutang.
Lutang throws a lazy uppercut
letting Redcliffe counter with a right hand.
Lutang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutang throws a head kick that misses
and Redcliffe counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Lutang.
Lutang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redcliffe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
A big left from Lutang misses.
Redcliffe looks to land a right hand but Lutang moved out of range.
Lutang connects with a leg kick.
Lutang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It appears Redcliffe was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lutang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Lutang darts in and clinches Redcliffe up against the cage.
Redcliffe throws a punch but it's blocked by Lutang.
A short body shot lands from Lutang as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Redcliffe breaks the clinch.
Lutang scores with a jab.
Lutang misses with a body kick.
Lutang scores with a jab to the head.
A big left from Lutang misses.
Redcliffe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lutang throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Lutang throws a body kick that misses.
Lutang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redcliffe.
Lutang scores with the left hand. Redcliffe knows he should have avoided that one.
Redcliffe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice side step and Lutang releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redcliffe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A swing and a miss from Lutang.
Redcliffe is looking to counter with a body kick.
Lutang throws a right and a left that Redcliffe avoids nicely.
Lutang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Redcliffe 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.
Lutang throws a hook to the side of Redcliffe's head but Redcliffe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Redcliffe misses.
Lutang thows a body kick. Redcliffe tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Redcliffe throws a push kick but Lutang slaps the foot to one side.
Lutang misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Redcliffe connects with a solid leg kick.
Lutang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redcliffe.
Lutang checks a leg kick nicely.
Lutang lands a body shot.
Lutang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lutang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redcliffe. Lutang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redcliffe slips a straight right by Lutang.
Lutang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lutang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lutang lands an overhand right.
Lutang throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Redcliffe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lutang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lutang throws a body kick that misses.
Redcliffe throws a shot to the body.
Redcliffe looks to throw the jab but Lutang is out of range.
Lutang throws a body shot but no joy.
Lutang delivers a nice body kick.
Redcliffe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redcliffe misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Lutang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Redcliffe, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Redcliffe breaks from the clinch.
Lutang throws a jab but it's blocked by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lutang throws a hook to the side of Redcliffe's head but Redcliffe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sun Lutang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Redcliffe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Lutang wants to clinch.
Sun Lutang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lutang cracks Redcliffe with an open hand slap.
Redcliffe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lutang misses the body punch
enabling Redcliffe to counter with a crisp jab.
Lutang throws a predictable looking body shot
and Redcliffe counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutang lunges at Redcliffe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Redcliffe's hand.
Redcliffe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lutang's sensitive parts.
Redcliffe misses with a kick to the body.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick
enabling Lutang to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Redcliffe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lutang.
Lutang scores with a spinning back kick!
Redcliffe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Redcliffe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Redcliffe misses with a body kick.
Lutang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Redcliffe connects with an inside leg kick.
Redcliffe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from Lutang misses.
Lutang swings for the body but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Redcliffe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lutang lands the left hand.
Lutang throws a head kick that misses
and Redcliffe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Redcliffe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lutang lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice body kick there by Lutang.
Redcliffe connects with an inside leg kick.
Redcliffe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lutang pushes Redcliffe away with a front kick.
Redcliffe connects with the punch.
Lutang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lutang looks for the body kick but Redcliffe saw that one coming.
Redcliffe blocks a low kick nicely.
Redcliffe looks for the body kick but Lutang saw that one coming.
Lutang's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big left from Lutang misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Redcliffe misses its target.#T3#
Redcliffe takes one to the side of the head.
Lutang throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Redcliffe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Redcliffe lands a nice shot that snaps Lutang's head back.
Lutang misses with a body punch
and Redcliffe counters with a straight right hand.
Lutang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Redcliffe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Redcliffe lands an overhand right.
Redcliffe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lutang fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Redcliffe checks it well.
Lutang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Redcliffe half committed to a counter leg kick.
A low kick from Redcliffe misses
and Lutang counters with a nice uppercut.
Lutang swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Lutang throws a jab but it's blocked by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe tried to counter with a leg kick but Lutang avoided it.
Redcliffe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lutang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Redcliffe will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lutang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Redcliffe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lutang. Lutang obviously looking to wear him down.
Lutang swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Redcliffe counters with a leg kick.
Redcliffe slips under a jab.
Redcliffe connects with a leg kick.
Redcliffe takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lutang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redcliffe.
Redcliffe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lutang throws a leg kick
and Redcliffe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lutang throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Redcliffe to counter with a crisp jab.
Kwame Redcliffe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Redcliffe lands the left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sun Lutang.
Well Lutang 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: ENIGMA 131
Date: Oct 09, 2022

#R1#
Redcliffe throws a solid leg kick but Reed takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Redcliffe.
Reed swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reed lands with an uppercut that bounces Redcliffe off the cage and back into range.
Reed lands a nice looking body shot.
Reed avoids a kick to the body.
Reed throwing a counter right hand but Redcliffe manages to avoid it.
Reed misses with a jab, cross combination.
Redcliffe tries a quick counter leg kick but Reed is wise to it.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reed counters with a nice uppercut.
Reed has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LVPED in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe throws a good cross that connects.
Redcliffe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Redcliffe 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.
Redcliffe takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Redcliffe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Redcliffe throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Reed counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Reed lands with a punch from half guard.
Redcliffe is looking to improve his position.
Reed sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Redcliffe defending well though.
Redcliffe wants to control but Reed is keeping busy.
Reed throwing shots but Redcliffe is blocking nicely.
Redcliffe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Reed scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Redcliffe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reed is working away from the top position though.
Redcliffe wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reed seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Redcliffe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Reed is working for a submission of some sort.
Reed missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reed wants to lay and pray for a moment but Redcliffe keeps working. #T3#
Redcliffe trying to hold on to Reed's head to control him but Reed postures up.
Redcliffe won't allow Reed to pass to mount.
Redcliffe is trying to control but can't.
Reed missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reed throwing shots but Redcliffe is blocking nicely.
Reed not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Redcliffe tries to roll over but Reed keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick
and Reed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reed avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
Redcliffe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Redcliffe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Reed counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Reed walks into a jab.
Redcliffe misses with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Redcliffe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Redcliffe.
Reed walks into a left hand.
Nice cross by Redcliffe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redcliffe thows a leg kick but Reed checks it
enabling Reed to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harris Reed dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Redcliffe throws a hook but Reed avoids it easily.
Redcliffe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reed manages to avoid it.
It looked like Reed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reed has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Redcliffe.
A telegraphed right hand from Redcliffe misses the target.
Redcliffe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reed manages to avoid it.
Reed takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe 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.
Reed shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Redcliffe moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab lands there for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Redcliffe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Reed takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick
and Reed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reed lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Reed misses with an uppercut. Redcliffe saw that one coming.
Redcliffe tries a quick counter leg kick but Reed is wise to it.#T2#
Reed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reed cracks Redcliffe with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Kwame Redcliffe has been cut.
Redcliffe throws a poor cross that misses
and Reed counters with a big right hand! Oh Redcliffe is in trouble here! Reed follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harris Reed!
Harris Reed retains his lightweight title!
Harris Reed seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ENIGMA 126
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1#
Suarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been informed that Suarez 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.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick but Suarez moved away.
Suarez feints the counter takedown.
Suarez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Suarez jabs Redcliffe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Suarez misses with a hook. Redcliffe ducked under it nicely.
Suarez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut.
Redcliffe scores with a body shot.
Redcliffe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suarez.
Redcliffe throws a low kick but Suarez avoids it.
Redcliffe sets himself, and Suarez steps forward looking for the clinch! Redcliffe avoids it this time.
Suarez throws a jab when Redcliffe was well out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Redcliffe.
Suarez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Suarez throws a jab when Redcliffe was well out of range.
Suarez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Redcliffe pinned against the cage. Redcliffe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Good leg kick by Redcliffe. #T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Suarez checks a leg kick.
Redcliffe tries to score with a low kick but Suarez moves his leg out of the way.
Suarez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Suarez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Suarez has time to react.
Suarez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Redcliffe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Suarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redcliffe tried to counter with a leg kick but Suarez avoided it.
Redcliffe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Suarez staying out of range there.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Redcliffe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Suarez moves into the clinch.
Suarez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Redcliffe to keep the fight standing.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Suarez.
Suarez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Redcliffe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Redcliffe misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Suarez. #TD2#
Suarez works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suarez looking to pass the guard.
Redcliffe wants to sweep here but Suarez controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Redcliffe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redcliffe looking for a sweep. Not yet Redcliffe, not yet.
Redcliffe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Redcliffe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Suarez's guard. #REVR#
Redcliffe has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Suarez is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Suarez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Redcliffe stays in close to Suarez's body and controls the position. #T3#
Suarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Suarez, not yet.
Suarez keeps trying to improve his position.
Redcliffe tries to stand but Suarez is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Suarez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Redcliffe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suarez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Redcliffe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Suarez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Suarez looks to score with a jab to the body but Redcliffe is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suarez. Redcliffe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suarez has a takedown stuffed.
Redcliffe punishes Suarez's body with a nice straight punch.
Suarez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Redcliffe but Redcliffe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Redcliffe connects with a body shot.
Suarez jabs Redcliffe right on the nose. Redcliffe blinks but takes it well.
Redcliffe misses with a low kick.
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 Kwame Redcliffe will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Redcliffe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Suarez swings for the body but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Suarez takes one to the side of the head.
Redcliffe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kwame Redcliffe is winning the standup battle so far.
Suarez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Redcliffe is fending him off so far but Suarez persists. Nope, Redcliffe circles away and we're back to standing.
Suarez throws the left hand but Redcliffe avoids the punch easily.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Suarez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Redcliffe!
Redcliffe wants to control but Suarez postures up.
Redcliffe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Suarez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Redcliffe is not content to let Suarez control the position.
Suarez looking to control but instead Redcliffe has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Redcliffe is trying to get back to full guard.
Suarez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Redcliffe is staying active underneath Suarez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Redcliffe wants to improve his position but Suarez is controlling well.
Redcliffe controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Suarez is looking for a kimura here.
Suarez stalling away here and it's allowed Redcliffe to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Suarez trying to control but Redcliffe is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Suarez sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Suarez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Redcliffe looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Redcliffe looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Redcliffe! #REVR#
Redcliffe content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SU#
Redcliffe stands up and beckons Suarez to his feet. #T3#
Suarez tests Redcliffe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Redcliffe. That snapped Suarez's head back.
Kwame Redcliffe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redcliffe cracks a nice hook into Suarez's ribs.
The fighters circling - Suarez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Redcliffe is looking to counter punch.
Suarez moves out of range as Redcliffe strikes.
Suarez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Suarez takes a swing at Redcliffe's ribcage but misses.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick that misses.
Redcliffe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Suarez is out of range.
Suarez shoots for a double leg takedown but Redcliffe sprawls well. He's pushed Suarez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Redcliffe throws a front kick that sends Suarez stumbling back into the cage.
Redcliffe slips under a jab.
Redcliffe lands with a straight right. Suarez didn't see that one coming.
Redcliffe is looking to score with low kicks.
Redcliffe connects with a nice looking jab.
Redcliffe with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suarez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Redcliffe. Redcliffe obviously looking to wear him down.
Redcliffe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Redcliffe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Redcliffe throws a front kick that sends Suarez stumbling back into the cage.
Suarez checks a leg kick.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suarez lands with a good body shot.
Suarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redcliffe moves away.
Suarez dives in for a single leg takedown but Redcliffe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Suarez.
Nice uppercut there from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a low kick but Suarez moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Suarez gets a clinch. #BC#
Redcliffe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Suarez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Redcliffe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Suarez scrambles back to his feet.
A jab lands there for Redcliffe.#TD2#
Suarez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Redcliffe is trying to control but can't.
Redcliffe tries to get to full guard but Suarez has control of the leg.
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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Suarez tries to clinch there but Redcliffe circles away.
Redcliffe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Suarez.
Redcliffe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Suarez throws a big shot that misses.
Redcliffe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Suarez just misses with a punch to the body.
Suarez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Redcliffe under the eye.
Suarez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Redcliffe's hands.
Suarez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Suarez throws out a counter right but Redcliffe avoids it with no problem.
Suarez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redcliffe.
Suarez throws a shot from downtown. Redcliffe moves away and avoids it.
Redcliffe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Suarez with that takedown attempt.
Suarez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A swing and a miss from Suarez.
Redcliffe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Redcliffe with a nice calf kick.
Redcliffe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Redcliffe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Redcliffe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Redcliffe misses with a wild body shot.
Redcliffe throws a big shot that misses.
Redcliffe throws a body shot but no joy.
Redcliffe lands a really nice looking cross but Suarez seems unphased.
Redcliffe moves out of range as Suarez strikes.
Redcliffe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Redcliffe thumps Suarez with a low kick.#TD2#
Suarez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Redcliffe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suarez can do to turn this around?
The fighters are battling for position here. Redcliffe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Suarez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Redcliffe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redcliffe's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU#
Redcliffe gets to his feet - Suarez follows without any prompting.
Redcliffe throws a wild body kick that Suarez sees coming a mile off.
Suarez misses the jab.
Redcliffe moves out of range of the strikes.
Redcliffe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suarez moves away.
Suarez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Suarez misses with an uppercut. Redcliffe saw that one coming.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe scores with a jab.
Suarez misses the shot to the body.
Suarez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Redcliffe throws a low kick, looking for Suarez's leg but Suarez calmly moves out of range.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick but Suarez moved away.#T3#
Redcliffe jabs Suarez right on the nose. Suarez blinks but takes it well.
Redcliffe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Suarez. Suarez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Redcliffe connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Redcliffe gets tackled into the cage by Suarez. Suarez maintains the clinch.
Suarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Redcliffe misses with some punches.
Redcliffe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suarez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Redcliffe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Suarez backwards.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Suarez looking to slow down the pace here.#TD2#
Suarez jumps guard and drags Redcliffe to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Redcliffe tries to stand but Suarez is controlling from the bottom.
Redcliffe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Suarez is working an open guard so Redcliffe takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4#
Redcliffe thuds his shin into the meat of Suarez's side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redcliffe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Redcliffe moves out of range as Suarez strikes.
Suarez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Redcliffe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Suarez ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.
Suarez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Redcliffe ducks under a wild hook from Suarez.
Suarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redcliffe manages to avoid it.
Suarez throws the left hand but Redcliffe avoids the punch easily.
Redcliffe misses with a lunging right hand
and Redcliffe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A clash of legs there as Suarez blocks the low kick.#TD2#
Suarez gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Suarez tries for a kimura but Redcliffe is defending well.
Felix Suarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Redcliffe struggling a bit here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Redcliffe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Redcliffe, 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 Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Redcliffe!
A very excited looking Kwame Redcliffe made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ENIGMA 120
Date: Aug 07, 2022

#R1#
Chisaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Redcliffe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chisaki works the jab nicely.
Redcliffe has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chisaki looks to land a left hand but Redcliffe moved out of range nicely.
Chisaki misses with a straight left.
Jab by Chisaki.
Redcliffe scores with a nice right hand.
Chisaki missing with a left hand there. Redcliffe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Redcliffe connects with a leg kick.
Redcliffe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe lands with a right hand.
Chisaki lands a glancing blow to the side of Redcliffe's 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!
Redcliffe lands a right hook to the body.
Redcliffe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Redcliffe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chisaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body kick from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe looks to land a body kick but Chisaki moved away.#T1#
Chisaki tries to move into range but Redcliffe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Redcliffe blocks a jab.
Chisaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Redcliffe appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Redcliffe.
Chisaki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Redcliffe misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Chisaki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chisaki.
Chisaki postures up.
Chisaki working some strikes from top position.
Chisaki throws a big right hand that misses.
Chisaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Redcliffe has wrist control.
Redcliffe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chisaki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chisaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chisaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Redcliffe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chisaki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chisaki scores with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Redcliffe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe cracks Chisaki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A slow jab from Chisaki misses its intended target. #T3#
Chisaki checks a leg kick.
Chisaki feints the counter takedown.
Chisaki throws a looping overhand right but Redcliffe ducks down to avoid it.
Redcliffe moves away from the strike by Chisaki.
Redcliffe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Redcliffe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chisaki throws a right hand that misses
and Redcliffe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chisaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chisaki looks to land a left hand but Redcliffe moved out of range nicely.
Redcliffe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chisaki.
Redcliffe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chisaki clobbers Redcliffe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Redcliffe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Chisaki rushes Redcliffe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Redcliffe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chisaki tries for a takedown. No joy.
Redcliffe is pressed up against the cage. Chisaki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Redcliffe down to the mat. Redcliffe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chisaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chisaki misses with a straight left. #T4#
Chisaki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chisaki lands with an uppercut that bounces Redcliffe off the cage and back into range.
Chisaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Redcliffe connects with a leg kick.
Redcliffe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chisaki moves away from the strike by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe connects with a leg kick.
Redcliffe wants to slow Chisaki down by chopping away at his legs.
And Chisaki tries to counter it with a takedown but Redcliffe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chisaki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chisaki fails with the takedown.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Chisaki.
Redcliffe with a jab.
A jab from Chisaki misses.
Chisaki has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chisaki has time to react.
Redcliffe lands with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kwame Redcliffe will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Redcliffe ducks under a wild hook from Chisaki.
Redcliffe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chisaki.
Kwame Redcliffe is winning the standup battle so far.
Redcliffe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chisaki 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.
Redcliffe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Redcliffe lands a jab to Chisaki's midsection.
Chisaki looks to land a right hand but Redcliffe moved out of range.
Chisaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Redcliffe fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chisaki just manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Redcliffe.
Chisaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Redcliffe is just out of range.
Redcliffe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Redcliffe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Redcliffe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A low kick lands for Redcliffe.
Chisaki throws a hook to the side of Redcliffe's head but Redcliffe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Redcliffe scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redcliffe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chisaki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Redcliffe on the side of the head.
A big right from Chisaki misses. #T1#
A jab from Redcliffe finds it's way through Chisaki's defenses.
Redcliffe throws a poor cross that misses
and Chisaki counters with a stiff right hand.
Chisaki throws a poor cross that misses
and Redcliffe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Redcliffe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Redcliffe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe tests Chisaki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Redcliffe thows a leg kick but Chisaki checks it #TD2#
and Chisaki counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Redcliffe!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chisaki wants to control but Redcliffe is keeping him busy.
Redcliffe is trying to control Chisaki's posture but Chisaki avoids it.
Redcliffe gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Redcliffe is not content to let Chisaki control the position.#T2#
Redcliffe is controlling Chisaki's trapped leg to prevent Chisaki from advancing to side control.
Chisaki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Redcliffe gets back to full guard.
Redcliffe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chisaki. #SUB2#
Chisaki drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Redcliffe manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chisaki has Redcliffe in his guard.#REVR##T3##SU#
Redcliffe stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A lazy left from Redcliffe finds it's target.
Chisaki lands a nice hook to Redcliffe's body. Redcliffe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chisaki connects with a crisp jab.
Chisaki misses with a right hand
and Redcliffe counters with a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe connects with a leg kick.
Chisaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Redcliffe slips under a jab from Chisaki.
Chisaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Redcliffe.
Chisaki defending well as Redcliffe loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Chisaki closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Redcliffe did well to prevent Chisaki getting side control.
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!
Chisaki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chisaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Chisaki wants to take a breather but Redcliffe is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redcliffe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chisaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chisaki throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Redcliffe to regain full guard.
Chisaki stopping the sweep attempt from Redcliffe.
Chisaki wants to control from the top but Redcliffe keeps moving.
Redcliffe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chisaki.
Chisaki throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kai Chisaki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Redcliffe moves away from the strike by Chisaki.
Redcliffe tried to score with a low kick but Chisaki checks it.
Chisaki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Redcliffe defends it well.
Chisaki 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 feints and then cracks Chisaki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chisaki down.
Chisaki 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 misses with a looping left.
Chisaki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chisaki misses with a hook to the body
and Redcliffe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chisaki cracks Redcliffe with a good jab.
Chisaki throws a jab when Redcliffe was well out of range.
Redcliffe lands a right hook to the body.
Redcliffe scores with a spinning back kick!
A jab lands there for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe connects with a solid leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Redcliffe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redcliffe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chisaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chisaki throws a hook but Redcliffe blocks it.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Redcliffe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chisaki doesn't seem phased though.
Redcliffe swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Chisaki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chisaki.
Chisaki throws a big elbow that misses.
Chisaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Redcliffe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chisaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chisaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Redcliffe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Redcliffe wants to hit a sweep here but Chisaki passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Redcliffe there! #T2#
Redcliffe avoids a series of strikes thrown by Chisaki.
Redcliffe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chisaki landing strikes, looking to finish!
Chisaki throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Redcliffe because Chisaki loaded up on that one.
Redcliffe holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Chisaki tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
A nice elbow there by Chisaki.#T3#
Chisaki punching from mount but Redcliffe doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Chisaki wants to control the action but instead Redcliffe gets a body lock and reverses into Chisaki's guard! Nice work!
Redcliffe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Chisaki is looking for a triangle but Redcliffe pushes his legs off easily.
Chisaki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Redcliffe's guard. #REVB#
Chisaki wants to control from the top but Redcliffe keeps moving.
Chisaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Redcliffe is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Redcliffe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chisaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Redcliffe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chisaki is looking to pass into half guard but Redcliffe pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Redcliffe is in guard.#REVR#
Chisaki pulls Redcliffe in to control the position.
Redcliffe is looking to stand up but Chisaki won't let him. #SUB2#
Chisaki is looking for a triangle but Redcliffe pushes his legs off easily.
Redcliffe wants to stand but Chisaki is controlling his posture from full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kai Chisaki.
I think Chisaki 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kwame Redcliffe!
A relieved looking Kwame Redcliffe 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 114
Date: Jul 10, 2022

#R1#
Redcliffe misses with a low kick as Khalidovic jumps back.
Redcliffe wants to land a leg kick but Khalidovic is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khalidovic! But no joy.
A jab lands there for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe slips under a jab.
Redcliffe throws an overhand right that lands on Khalidovic's shoulder, as Khalidovic tries to avoid the shot.
Khalidovic looks to land a left hand but Redcliffe moved out of range nicely.
Redcliffe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Redcliffe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIST OF FURY in the buildup to the fight.
Redcliffe connects with a leg kick.
Khalidovic blocks the body kick.
Khalidovic scores with a hook to the body. Redcliffe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Redcliffe lands a leg kick that knocks Khalidovic off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Khalidovic checks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Redcliffe.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Khalidovic 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khalidovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Redcliffe.#T1#
Redcliffe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Khalidovic's sensitive parts.
Khalidovic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Redcliffe, as that shot connected.
Khalidovic tries to bum rush Redcliffe with a series of wild strikes but Redcliffe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Khalidovic is looking to chop away at Redcliffe's legs.
Redcliffe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Redcliffe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good work by Khalidovic as he checks the leg kick.
Redcliffe lands a leg kick that knocks Khalidovic off balance momentarily.
Redcliffe throws a low kick but Khalidovic moves out of range easily.
Redcliffe needs to keep his hands up - Khalidovic had a free shot at his head there.
Redcliffe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A jab from Redcliffe finds it's way through Khalidovic's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khalidovic ducks right into an uppercut from Redcliffe. #T2#
Khalidovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Redcliffe.
Khalidovic feints the counter takedown.
Khalidovic 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 tries to land a leg kick but Khalidovic saw it coming and moves away.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick but Khalidovic checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Redcliffe. That's going to slow Khalidovic down.
Redcliffe takes a swing at Khalidovic's ribcage but misses.
Khalidovic misses with a looping right.
Decent striking displayed by Redcliffe there.
Redcliffe tries to work over Khalidovic's front leg with a kick but Khalidovic checks it.
Redcliffe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That kick from Redcliffe tenderised Khalidovic's leg. Khalidovic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Khalidovic swings for the body but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Redcliffe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Redcliffe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Redcliffe.
Khalidovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Khalidovic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Redcliffe 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.
Khalidovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Redcliffe connects with a body shot.
Redcliffe stuffs the takedown attempt from Khalidovic. Khalidovic gets slowly back to his feet.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redcliffe scores with a hook.
Khalidovic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Redcliffe avoids it really well and circles away.
Redcliffe throws a body shot but no joy.
Redcliffe looks to land a body kick but Khalidovic moved away.
Khalidovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redcliffe. #T4#
Khalidovic loads up on a big right hand but Redcliffe slips the punch.
Khalidovic looks to throw the jab but Redcliffe is out of range.
Redcliffe tries to score with a low kick but Khalidovic moves his leg out of the way.
Khalidovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Redcliffe.
Khalidovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khalidovic moves out of range of the body kick.
Redcliffe scores with a leg kick.
Khalidovic looks to throw the jab but Redcliffe is out of range.
Khalidovic misses with a straight right.
Khalidovic throws a right hand that misses
and Redcliffe counters with a nice body kick.
Redcliffe walks into a jab.
Khalidovic blocks a low kick nicely.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Khalidovic has time to react.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe 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#
Redcliffe lands a jab to the nose.
Redcliffe throws a wild body kick that Khalidovic sees coming a mile off.
Redcliffe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Khalidovic checks a leg kick nicely.
Khalidovic loads up on a big right hand but Redcliffe slips the punch.
Khalidovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Redcliffe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Khalidovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Redcliffe.
A nice inside leg kick there by Khalidovic. That's going to slow Redcliffe down.
Redcliffe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khalidovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice body kick from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Redcliffe misses with a low kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Khalidovic 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 a low kick.#T1#
Khalidovic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Khalidovic checks a leg kick.
Redcliffe is looking to land body kicks.
Khalidovic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Redcliffe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Redcliffe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A countering left hand to the body from Khalidovic misses.
Khalidovic checks a low kick from Redcliffe.
It seemed like Khalidovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Redcliffe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick but Khalidovic checks it.
Redcliffe lands a slapping body shot.
Redcliffe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Khalidovic throws a body punch but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Kwame Redcliffe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khalidovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redcliffe was well out of range. Poor timing from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Redcliffe tries to score with a low kick but Khalidovic moves his leg out of the way.
Redcliffe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khalidovic.
Khalidovic throws out a counter right but Redcliffe avoids it with no problem.
Redcliffe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Redcliffe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khalidovic blocks a low kick nicely.
Redcliffe missing with a left hand there. Khalidovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khalidovic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Redcliffe is looking to chop away at Khalidovic's legs.
Khalidovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Khalidovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Redcliffe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Redcliffe scores with a sloppy right hand. Khalidovic should have avoided that one.
Redcliffe cracks a nice hook into Khalidovic's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Khalidovic.
As Khalidovic backs away, Redcliffe returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Redcliffe checks a leg kick.
Redcliffe throws out a leg kick but Khalidovic moves out of range and Redcliffe only half commits.
Kwame Redcliffe is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Khalidovic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Redcliffe. Redcliffe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Redcliffe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It seemed like Khalidovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Redcliffe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khalidovic can do to turn this around?
Redcliffe connects with an inside leg kick.
Redcliffe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Khalidovic.
Redcliffe misses with a low kick.
Khalidovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Redcliffe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Redcliffe's corner calls for a 1-2. Redcliffe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Khalidovic checks a leg kick.
Khalidovic swings widly with a right hand
and Redcliffe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Redcliffe throws a low kick but Khalidovic moves out of range easily.
Khalidovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Redcliffe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Redcliffe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Redcliffe throws the left hand but Khalidovic avoids the punch easily.
Khalidovic with the counter takedown but Redcliffe avoids it easily.#T4#
Redcliffe throws a chopping leg kick but Khalidovic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Khalidovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Redcliffe doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Redcliffe throws a hook to the side of Khalidovic's head but Khalidovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Redcliffe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Redcliffe scores with a nice head shot.
Khalidovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redcliffe.
Khalidovic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Khalidovic looks to land a right hand but Redcliffe moved out of range.
Redcliffe throws a body shot but no joy.
Redcliffe lands with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Redcliffe jabs Khalidovic right on the nose. Khalidovic blinks but takes it well.
Redcliffe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Redcliffe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Redcliffe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khalidovic manages to avoid it.
Khalidovic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Redcliffe with a body shot.
Khalidovic is looking to chop away at Redcliffe's legs.
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.
Khalidovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Redcliffe lands with a shot to the body.
Redcliffe lands with a nice body punch.
Redcliffe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Khalidovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Khalidovic throws a lazy right hand but Redcliffe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khalidovic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Redcliffe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Redcliffe throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Khalidovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khalidovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Redcliffe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khalidovic walks into a straight right hand from Redcliffe.
An inside leg kick lands from Redcliffe.
Khalidovic tries to move into range but Redcliffe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Redcliffe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic throws a head kick that misses
and Redcliffe counters with a leg kick.
Redcliffe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Khalidovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Redcliffe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Khalidovic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Redcliffe scores with a kick to the midsection.
Redcliffe pushes Khalidovic away with a front kick.
Khalidovic checks a low kick from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe connects with a right hand. Khalidovic shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redcliffe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Khalidovic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mamed Khalidovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Redcliffe blocks a head kick by Khalidovic.
Khalidovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redcliffe.
Khalidovic throws a body punch but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Khalidovic there.
Nice defenses there by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Khalidovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Khalidovic throws a jab when Redcliffe was well out of range.
Khalidovic has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe connects with a leg kick.
Khalidovic checks a low kick from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Redcliffe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Redcliffe wants to slow Khalidovic down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
Redcliffe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khalidovic! But no joy.
Redcliffe throws a front kick that sends Khalidovic stumbling back into the cage.
Redcliffe misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Redcliffe.
Khalidovic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Redcliffes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Redcliffe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe lands with a hook. Khalidovic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD2#
Khalidovic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Redcliffe on his heels. He'll look to pass Redcliffe's guard now, I'm sure.
Redcliffe keeping full guard, as Khalidovic tries to pass.
Khalidovic looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Redcliffe controls Khalidovic momentarily but Khalidovic frees himself.
Redcliffe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Khalidovic works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Khalidovic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Redcliffe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Khalidovic.
Kwame Redcliffe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khalidovic throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Redcliffe to regain full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Redcliffe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Redcliffe, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: ENIGMA 108
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
Redcliffe with a nice calf kick.
Redcliffe blocks a jab.
Reed missing with a left hand there. Redcliffe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Redcliffe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redcliffe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Redcliffe misses with a wild body shot.
Reed needs to keep his hands up - Redcliffe had a free shot at his head there.
Redcliffe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Redcliffe lands a jab to the nose.
Redcliffe cracks Reed with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Redcliffe thuds his right hand into Reed's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reed.#CUT2#It looks like Kwame Redcliffe has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redcliffe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Redcliffe has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Reed throws the left hand but Redcliffe avoids the punch easily.
Redcliffe connects with an inside leg kick.
Redcliffe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Redcliffe thumps Reed with a low kick.#T1#
Reed walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reed has time to react.
Reed throws a hook but Redcliffe avoids it easily.
Reed has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Redcliffe.
Kwame Redcliffe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reed 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.
Redcliffe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reed.
Redcliffe jabs Reed right on the nose. Reed blinks but takes it well.
Redcliffe connects with a leg kick.
A jab from Redcliffe finds it's way through Reed's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redcliffe wants to slow Reed down by chopping away at his legs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reed moves forwards but Redcliffe connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Reed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Redcliffe.
Reed throws out a counter right but Redcliffe avoids it with no problem.
A left lands for Redcliffe.
Reed 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.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redcliffe misses with a body shot.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick which misses Reed's front leg but catches the back leg as Reed tries to avoid it.
Redcliffe jabs at Reed's body.
Reed takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Redcliffe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice shot lands for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe connects with a solid leg kick.
Redcliffe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reed tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reed scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reed closes the distance looking to clinch
and Redcliffe counters with a nice body kick. #T3#
Reed looks to land a left hand but Redcliffe moved out of range nicely.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick that misses.
Redcliffe throws a body punch but Reed moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Reed on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Redcliffe dips to his left and cracks Reed with an uppercut!
Redcliffe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Redcliffe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Redcliffe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big right from Redcliffe misses.
Redcliffe throws a solid leg kick but Reed takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Redcliffe.
A nice leg kick lands there from Redcliffe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redcliffe. Reed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redcliffe misses with a hook.
Reed throws out a counter right but Redcliffe avoids it with no problem.
Redcliffe 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.
Redcliffe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reed is out of range and Redcliffe settles back down. #T4#
Redcliffe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but Redcliffe is just out of range.
Redcliffe misses with a hook
and Reed makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a glancing blow to the side of Reed's head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Redcliffe!
A nice leg kick from Redcliffe, right into the meat of the thigh.
Redcliffe ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Redcliffe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Good leg kick by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe slips a jab and a cross from Reed.
Reed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Redcliffe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redcliffe scores with a jab.
Redcliffe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Redcliffe scoring well with a low kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kwame Redcliffe's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Redcliffe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Redcliffe scores with a body shot.
Reed misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Redcliffe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Redcliffe.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Reed 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 connects with a solid leg kick.
Redcliffe connects with a solid leg kick.
Redcliffe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reed gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Redcliffe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed throws a looping overhand right but Redcliffe ducks down to avoid it.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Redcliffe feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Reed tries to clinch but Redcliffe is having none of it.
Reed blocks the body kick.
Reed tries to clinch up but Redcliffe circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Reed throws the left hand but Redcliffe avoids the punch easily.
Redcliffe's corner calls for a 1-2. Redcliffe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Redcliffe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reed doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Reed misses.
Redcliffe throws a low kick but Reed moves out of range easily.
Redcliffe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reed throws a looping overhand right but Redcliffe ducks down to avoid it.
Redcliffe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Redcliffe scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kwame Redcliffe is winning the standup battle so far.
Redcliffe swings for the body but Reed moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reed! But no joy.
A low kick lands for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Redcliffe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reed on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reed lands with an uppercut that bounces Redcliffe off the cage and back into range.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redcliffe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reed can do to turn this around?
Redcliffe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That kick from Redcliffe tenderised Reed's leg. Reed is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reed walks into a jab.
Redcliffe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reed has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Redcliffe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reed is out of range.
Redcliffe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reed at a distance.
Reed takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Reed throws a jab when Redcliffe was well out of range.
Reed has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Redcliffe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Reed throws a lazy uppercut
and Redcliffe counters with a stiff right hand.
Redcliffe connects with an inside leg kick.
Redcliffe scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Reed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reed's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Redcliffe lands the left hand.
Redcliffe throws a chopping leg kick but Reed manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reed looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A low kick from Redcliffe misses
and Reed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Redcliffe stuns Reed with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reed moves out of range of the body kick.
Redcliffe defending well as Reed loads up on a big left hand.
Redcliffe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reed on the side of the head.
Redcliffe scores with a nice body kick.
Reed defending well as Redcliffe loads up on a big left hand.
A jab lands there for Redcliffe.
Nice cross by Redcliffe.
Reed throws out a loose jab but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed clobbers Redcliffe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reed shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Redcliffe slips under a jab from Reed.
Redcliffe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jab, jab by Redcliffe - just one landing.
Redcliffe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Redcliffe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reed under the eye.
Redcliffe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Redcliffe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reed doesn't seem bothered though.
A good leg kick by Redcliffe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redcliffe scores with a leg kick.
Redcliffe swings widly with a right hand
and Reed counters with a nice uppercut.
Reed 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.
Reed takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A good leg kick by Redcliffe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kwame Redcliffe's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Redcliffe with the inside leg kick.
Redcliffe lands an overhand right.
Redcliffe scores with a punch to the head.
Redcliffe throws out a loose jab but Reed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcliffe takes a swing at Reed's ribcage but misses.
Redcliffe thuds his shin into the meat of Reed's side.
Redcliffe looks to throw a body kick
and Redcliffe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Redcliffe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Redcliffe just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Reed on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Redcliffe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed slips under a jab from Redcliffe.
Reed swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
Reed 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.
Reed with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Redcliffe to score with a decent uppercut.
Redcliffe chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Reed throws a hook to the side of Redcliffe's head but Redcliffe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Redcliffe misses with a kick to the body.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick which misses Reed's front leg but catches the back leg as Reed tries to avoid it.
Redcliffe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redcliffe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reed swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Redcliffe throws a chopping leg kick but Reed manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Reed throws a right hand that misses
and Redcliffe counters with a nice uppercut.
Redcliffe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Redcliffe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reed takes one to the chin there.
Redcliffe thuds his right hand into Reed's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Redcliffe jabs Reed to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Redcliffe needs to keep his hands up - Reed had a free shot at his head there.
Redcliffe jabs Reed right on the nose. Reed blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redcliffe throws a front kick that sends Reed stumbling back into the cage.
Reed misses with an uppercut. Redcliffe saw that one coming.
Redcliffe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reed lands a glancing blow to the side of Redcliffe's head.#ROC2#Redcliffe is rocked!
Redcliffe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reed.
Redcliffe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reed throws a looping overhand right but Redcliffe ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reed. Redcliffe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redcliffe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Redcliffe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick from Redcliffe, right into the meat of the thigh.
Redcliffe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Redcliffe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Redcliffe is looking to slow Reed down with leg kicks.
Redcliffe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reed manages to avoid it.
Reed swings for the body but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Reed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Redcliffe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reed throws out the jab.
Reed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Redcliffe.
Reed takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Redcliffe lands with a straight right. Reed didn't see that one coming.
Nice shot by Redcliffe.
Reed tries to clinch there but Redcliffe circles away.
Reed looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Redcliffe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Reed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reed takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Reed misses with a left hand
and Redcliffe counters with an inside leg kick.
Redcliffe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Redcliffe throws a front kick aimed at Reed's knee but Reed avoids it well.
Redcliffe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Redcliffe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe looks to score with a jab to the body but Reed is just out of range.
Reed misses with a double jab.
Reed loads up on a big right hand but Redcliffe slips the punch.
Reed takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kwame Redcliffe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Reed takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Redcliffe - that will leave a mark!
Redcliffe staying out of range there.
Redcliffe throws out a leg kick but Reed moves out of range and Redcliffe only half commits.
Reed throws a jab when Redcliffe was well out of range.
Redcliffe throws a big shot that misses.
Reed throws a body shot but no joy.
Redcliffe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A solid body kick from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Reed counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Redcliffe wants to control but Reed passes easily into half guard.
Redcliffe is refusing to be controlled, as Reed sits in half guard. #T1#
Reed is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Reed is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Redcliffe defends it well.
Redcliffe moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Redcliffe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed pushes down on Redcliffe's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Reed throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Reed lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are battling for position here. Redcliffe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Reed throwing strikes from guard but Redcliffe blocks nicely.
Reed throwing strikes from guard but Redcliffe blocks nicely.
Reed sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Reed working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Redcliffe's head.
Reed keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Redcliffe's head.
Redcliffe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Redcliffe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reed.
Reed slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Reed has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reed lands an elbow.
Redcliffe regains half guard there - taking advantage of Reed's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T4#
Reed tries to pass to full mount but Redcliffe defends it.
Reed missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reed trying to mount his opponent but Redcliffe defends it.
Harris Reed has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reed is nestled in close to Redcliffe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reed is looking to stall here but Redcliffe recovers full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harris Reed dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Kwame Redcliffe's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R5#
A nice inside leg kick there by Redcliffe. That's going to slow Reed down.
Reed fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reed throws out a loose jab but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcliffe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reed checks it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Redcliffe.
Reed throws a lazy uppercut
and Redcliffe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reed misses with an uppercut. Redcliffe saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reed misses with a jab, cross combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Redcliffe.
Reed closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Redcliffe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Redcliffe tries to move into range but Reed moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Redcliffe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reed looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Redcliffe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reed was well out of range. Poor timing from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reed manages to avoid it.
Redcliffe lands a really nice looking cross but Reed seems unphased.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Reed scores with a hook.
Redcliffe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Redcliffe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Reed counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Redcliffe off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Reed follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Redcliffe was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Harris Reed!
Harris Reed is the new lightweight champion!
Harris Reed decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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: ENIGMA 96
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
Billabong avoids the body shot from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Billabong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A telegraphed right hand from Billabong misses the target.
Redcliffe throws a looping overhand right but Billabong ducks down to avoid it.
Billabong tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Redcliffe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Redcliffe defending well as Billabong loads up on a big left hand.
As Billabong backs away, Redcliffe returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Redcliffe lands with a cross.
Redcliffe misses with a looping left.
Redcliffe misses with a wild body shot.
Redcliffe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Redcliffe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong blocks a head kick by Redcliffe.
Billabong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Redcliffe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Billabong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Billabong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Billabong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Redcliffe takes a swing at Billabong's ribcage but misses.
Redcliffe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1##TD2#
Billabong shoots in and gets a takedown into Redcliffe's guard.
Redcliffe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Billabong scoring with punches to the head and body.
Billabong with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redcliffe keeping moving, preventing Billabong from controlling successfully.
Billabong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Redcliffe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Redcliffe controls Billabong momentarily but Billabong frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Billabong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Redcliffe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Billabong throwing strikes but missing.
Redcliffe controlling Billabong's posture.
Billabong stays in close to Redcliffe's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Redcliffe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Billabong's head.
Redcliffe tries a head kick but it misses.
And Billabong tries to counter it with a takedown but Redcliffe pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
Billabong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Redcliffe at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Redcliffe. That's going to slow Billabong down.
Billabong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Billabong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe just misses with a punch to the body.
Billabong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Redcliffe with a body shot.
Billabong lands a right hook to the body.
Billabong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Redcliffe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Billabong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Billabong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Redcliffe.
Billabong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redcliffe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Billabong to counter with a crisp jab.
Redcliffe throws a body kick that misses.
Billabong cracks Redcliffe with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redcliffe lands with a kick to the temple. Billabong shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Billabong throws out a loose jab but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Billabong shoots in for a double leg but Redcliffe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T4#
Redcliffe looks to land a right hand but Billabong moved out of range.
Redcliffe throws a body shot but no joy.
Redcliffe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Redcliffe throws a solid leg kick but Billabong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Redcliffe.
Billabong goes for a double leg but Redcliffe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Redcliffe continues to drive forward.
Redcliffe connects with a leg kick.
Redcliffe throws a body punch but Billabong moves out of range.
Billabong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Redcliffe's waist but Redcliffe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Billabong off to one side.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Billabong.
Redcliffe throws a shot to the body.
Billabong misses with an uppercut. Redcliffe saw that one coming.
Billabong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a body punch but Billabong moves out of range.
Redcliffe misses with a low kick as Billabong jumps back.
A left lands for Redcliffe.
Billabong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Redcliffe throws a leg kick but Billabong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Redcliffe looks to land a right hand but Billabong moved out of range.
Kwame Redcliffe is winning the standup battle so far.
Billabong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Redcliffe.
Billabong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Redcliffe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Billabong will feel that in the morning.
Billabong misses with a body shot.
Redcliffe throws a low kick but Billabong avoids it.
It seemed like Billabong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Billabong finds it's way through Redcliffe's defenses.
Redcliffe throws the left hand but Billabong avoids the punch easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Billabong cracks Redcliffe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Billabong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong looks to land a left hand but Redcliffe moved out of range nicely.
Redcliffe throws a low kick but Billabong moves out of range easily.
Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Billabong.
Redcliffe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Billabong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Redcliffe avoids the body shot from Billabong.
Redcliffe throws out a leg kick but Billabong moves out of range and Redcliffe only half commits. #T1#
Redcliffe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Billabong.
Nice jab there from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe scores with a body shot.
Billabong throws a jab when Redcliffe was well out of range.
Redcliffe misses with a leg kick.
Redcliffe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Redcliffe lands with a straight right. Billabong didn't see that one coming.
Redcliffe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Billabong misses with a hook.
Redcliffe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Billabong can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Billabong. Redcliffe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redcliffe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Redcliffe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Redcliffe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Redcliffe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Billabong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redcliffe.
And Billabong tries to counter it with a takedown but Redcliffe pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redcliffe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Billabong.
It seemed like Billabong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Redcliffe misses with a left hand
and Billabong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Billabong looks to land a left hand but Redcliffe moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Billabong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Redcliffe, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Redcliffe. #BC2#
Billabong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Redcliffe.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Billabong checks the leg kick.
Redcliffe throws a body punch but Billabong moves out of range.
Billabong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Redcliffe throws a hook but Billabong blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Billabong! But no joy.
Kwame Redcliffe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Redcliffe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Redcliffe misses with a looping left.
Billabong with the counter takedown but Redcliffe avoids it easily.
Redcliffe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Billabong tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Billabong slips under a jab from Redcliffe.#T3#
Redcliffe feints a jab promting Billabong to slip. Redcliffe then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Billabong slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Redcliffe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Billabong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Redcliffe throws out the jab.
Billabong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Redcliffe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Billabong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Redcliffe misses #TD2#
and Billabong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Billabong stopping the sweep attempt from Redcliffe.
Billabong throwing strikes from guard but Redcliffe blocks nicely.
Redcliffe keeping moving, preventing Billabong from controlling successfully.
Redcliffe pulls Billabong in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Redcliffe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Billabong throws a big right hand that misses.
Billabong scoring with punches to the head and body.
Redcliffe is looking to stand up but Billabong isn't so interested in that idea.
Billabong trying to control but Redcliffe is working from the bottom.
Billabong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Redcliffe swivels though and keeps the full guard. #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 Kwame Redcliffe will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Redcliffe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Billabong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick but Billabong checks it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Billabong.
Billabong dives in and grabs Redcliffe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Redcliffe pushes down on Billabong's head and hops out.
Billabong looks to score with a jab to the body but Redcliffe is just out of range.
Redcliffe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Billabong under the eye.
Billabong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Billabong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Billabong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Redcliffe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Billabong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab by Redcliffe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Billabong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Redcliffe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Billabong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Redcliffe can pounce on him. #TD2#
Redcliffe gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Billabong to score an easy takedown into full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Billabong working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Redcliffe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Billabong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Billabong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Redcliffe is trying to hold Billabong in close to prevent damage but Billabong has managed to pass into half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Billabong looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Billabong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Redcliffe is looking to control Billabong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Redcliffe avoid being mounted?
Billabong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Redcliffe's head. #T3#
Redcliffe is trying to get back to full guard.
Redcliffe is working hard here to advance position.
Redcliffe is concentrating on defense, preventing Billabong from advancing position.
Billabong working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Redcliffe is trying to get back to full guard.
Billabong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Billabong is looking to advance position but Redcliffe won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A slapping leg kick lands for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe ducks under a wild hook from Billabong.
Redcliffe misses with a few strikes there.
Billabong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redcliffe.
A nice side step and Billabong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redcliffe drops his hands momentarily and Billabong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Redcliffe throws a head kick that misses.
Billabong misses with a looping left.
Redcliffe throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Billabong 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.

Johnny Billabong really 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.#R4#
Billabong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Redcliffe as he avoids it easily.
A jab from Billabong misses.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Billabong counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Redcliffe!
Billabong creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Billabong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Billabong throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Redcliffe is looking for a sweep.
Billabong fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Redcliffe takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Redcliffe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Redcliffe takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T1#
Billabong connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Redcliffe some visible discomfort.
Billabong taking a break here but Redcliffe is having none of it and regains half guard.
Billabong is trying to control. Redcliffe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Billabong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Billabong is trying to control the action in half guard but Redcliffe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Redcliffe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Redcliffe has his hands clasped together around Billabong's back. He's all about the action.
Billabong prevents Redcliffe from improving his position.
Billabong is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Billabong is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Billabong wants to control but Redcliffe is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Billabong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Redcliffe defends it nicely.
Billabong scores with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Redcliffe misses
enabling Billabong to counter with a crisp jab.
Redcliffe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Billabong.
Billabong thuds a left hand into Redcliffe's body.
Redcliffe throws a hook but Billabong avoids it easily.#T4#
Redcliffe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Billabong.
Billabong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Redcliffe throws out the jab.
Redcliffe throws a hook but Billabong avoids it easily.
Redcliffe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Redcliffe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Billabong.
Billabong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Billabong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Redcliffe connects with a leg kick.
Redcliffe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Redcliffe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Billabong manages to avoid it.
Redcliffe thuds his right hand into Billabong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Billabong takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Billabong blocks a body shot from Redcliffe. #TD2#
Billabong decides to pull guard.
Billabong wants to sweep here but Redcliffe controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Billabong 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.
Billabong misses the shot to the body.
Redcliffe throws a low kick but Billabong moves out of range easily.
Billabong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A low kick lands for Redcliffe.
Billabong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Redcliffe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Billabong.
A chopping leg kick lands by Redcliffe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe connects with an inside leg kick.
Billabong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Redcliffe scores with a head kick. Billabong tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Redcliffe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Billabong.
Redcliffe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
A cross from Redcliffe lands.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Billabong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Redcliffe ducks under a wild hook from Billabong.
Nice defenses there by Billabong.
Billabong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Billabong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Redcliffe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Billabong connects with a body shot.
Redcliffe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Billabong under the eye.
Billabong drops his hands momentarily and Redcliffe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut.
Billabong checks a low kick from Redcliffe.
Billabong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Redcliffe misses with a few strikes there.
Redcliffe throws out a powerful jab.
Billabong scores with a jab. Redcliffe acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redcliffe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Billabong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Billabong misses the shot to the body.
Billabong looks to throw the jab but Redcliffe is out of range.
Billabong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A slow jab from Billabong misses its intended target.
Billabong throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Billabong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Redcliffe appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Redcliffe moves into range and connects with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Redcliffe. That's going to slow Billabong down. #TD2#
Billabong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Redcliffe has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Billabong off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Redcliffe swings widly with a right hand
and Billabong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Redcliffe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Redcliffe lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Redcliffe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Redcliffe misses.
Billabong defending well as Redcliffe loads up on a big left hand.
Redcliffe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Billabong on the side of the head. #TD2#
Billabong shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Redcliffe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Redcliffe looking for a sweep. Not yet Redcliffe, not yet.
Billabong landing with the ground and pound.
Billabong tries to free his leg and advance position but Redcliffe is retaining full guard.
Johnny Billabong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Redcliffe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Billabong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Billabong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Redcliffe's head.
Billabong trying to control the position from guard on top but Redcliffe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Redcliffe pulls Billabong in close to his closed guard and prevents Billabong from doing any damage or advancing position.
Redcliffe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Billabong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Redcliffe working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 48:48
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 47:48

The fight is ruled a draw!
Kwame Redcliffe retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: ENIGMA 89
Date: Apr 03, 2022

#R1#
Redcliffe cracks a nice hook into Reed's ribs.
Reed throws a looping overhand right but Redcliffe ducks down to avoid it.
Redcliffe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Redcliffe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIST OF FURY in the buildup to the fight.
Redcliffe throws a head kick but Reed moves out of range.
Reed looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Redcliffe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reed.
Reed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed with the counter takedown but Redcliffe avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Redcliffe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reed throws out a counter right but Redcliffe avoids it with no problem.
Redcliffe looks to score with a jab to the body but Reed is just out of range.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe staying out of range there.
Redcliffe jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Redcliffe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reed.
Reed throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed avoids the body shot from Redcliffe.
Reed now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Reed misses the body punch
and Redcliffe counters with a nice body shot.
Redcliffe lands a nice shot that snaps Reed's head back.
Redcliffe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed walks into a left hand. #T1#
Reed shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Redcliffe scores with a head kick.
Reed throws a series of punches but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Redcliffe jabs Reed right on the nose. Reed blinks but takes it well.
Redcliffe scores with a decent looking hook.
A low kick lands for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reed changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Reed drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reed.
Redcliffe throws a body kick that misses
enabling Reed to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed misses with a hook to the body
and Redcliffe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reed thinking.
Redcliffe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Redcliffe drops his hands momentarily and Reed takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Redcliffe lands a nice shot that snaps Reed's head back.
Redcliffe lands a nice hook to Reed's body. Reed takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Redcliffe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut
and Reed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reed moves out of range of the body kick from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Redcliffe misses with a hook #KD2#
and Redcliffe is countered with a crisp right hand from Reed that sends him to the canvas! Reed follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC2#Redcliffe is rocked!
Reed tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Oh Redcliffe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reed sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Redcliffe is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Reed throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Reed is chipping away with strikes.
Redcliffe trying to remain calm as Reed controls from the top position.
Reed fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Redcliffe wants to control but Reed postures up.
Redcliffe is working to avoid the ground and pound but Reed connects with a decent elbow.
Redcliffe seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Reed throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Reed with the ground and pound but Redcliffe regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Redcliffe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reed.
Reed has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reed not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reed throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed trying to control from half guard but Redcliffe is working away.
Reed throwing shots but Redcliffe is blocking nicely.
Reed lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Reed thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Redcliffe wants to get back to full guard.
Reed is trying to control the action in half guard but Redcliffe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Reed thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Redcliffe's head.
Redcliffe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reed drops an elbow to the side of Redcliffe's head.
Reed sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Redcliffe defending well though.
Reed thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Redcliffe's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redcliffe wants to control but Reed is keeping busy.
Reed throwing shots but Redcliffe is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Harris Reed will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Reed throws a body punch but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Reed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Redcliffe.
A little jabbing left from Reed on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Redcliffe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Redcliffe 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.
Redcliffe throws a big shot that misses.
Redcliffe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Redcliffe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Redcliffe throws a shot to the body.
Reed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe keeps the fight on the outside.
Redcliffe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Redcliffe tenderised Reed's leg. Reed is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redcliffe connects with a leg kick.
Reed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redcliffe connects with a body shot.
Redcliffe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
A low kick lands for Redcliffe.
A punch lands to the side of Reed 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Redcliffe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Redcliffe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reed checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kwame Redcliffe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reed avoids the body shot from Redcliffe.
Reed changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redcliffe was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
Redcliffe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Redcliffe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Redcliffe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe throws a hook but Reed blocks it.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reed slips under a jab from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe missing with a left hand there. Reed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reed walks into a left hand. #T2#
Redcliffe lands a jab to the head.
Redcliffe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Redcliffe throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Reed shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Redcliffe's guard.
Redcliffe wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Reed manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Redcliffe tries to get to full guard but Reed has control of the leg.
Reed throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Redcliffe wants to control but Reed is keeping busy. #T3#
Reed looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Redcliffe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Redcliffe wants to control but Reed is keeping busy.
Reed missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Redcliffe wants to control but Reed is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Redcliffe is staying active underneath Reed, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Redcliffe regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Reed.
Redcliffe keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Reed is looking to work some ground and pound but Redcliffe has wrist control.#T4#
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Redcliffe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Redcliffe keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Redcliffe seems keen to control Reed's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Redcliffe misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Redcliffe.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reed! But no joy.
Redcliffe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reed finds it's way round the side to connect with Redcliffe's head.
Redcliffe connects with a solid leg kick.
Redcliffe misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Reed was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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#
Reed moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redcliffe moves away.
Reed tries to clinch there but Redcliffe circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Redcliffe lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Reed has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reed and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Reed swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reed defending well as Redcliffe loads up on a big left hand.
Reed let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Redcliffe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reed.
Reed closes the distance but Redcliffe moves to the side
and Redcliffe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reed jabs at Redcliffe's body.
Reed lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#It looks like Kwame Redcliffe has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed defending well as Redcliffe loads up on a big left hand.
Reed is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Redcliffe with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.
Redcliffe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Redcliffe throws an overhand right that lands on Reed's shoulder, as Reed tries to avoid the shot.
Reed just misses with a punch to the body.
Redcliffe thows a leg kick but Reed checks it #TD2#
and Reed counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Reed.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Redcliffe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Redcliffe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reed's guard. #REVR#
Redcliffe trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Reed manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Redcliffe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reed.
Reed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reed wants to control from the top but Redcliffe keeps moving. #T2#
Reed missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Reed has gone for a leg lock! Redcliffe slips out almost immediately though and dives into Reed's guard.#REVR#
Redcliffe trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed keeping full guard, as Redcliffe tries to pass. #SUB2#
Reed is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Reed lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Reed showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Reed trying to control but Redcliffe is working from the bottom.
Redcliffe is adopting a defensive guard.
Reed postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #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.
Reed throws an elbow that misses. Redcliffe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Reed's guard. Nice move by Redcliffe!#REVR#
Redcliffe sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Reed had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Redcliffe defends it easily.
Redcliffe wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redcliffe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Harris Reed just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Kwame Redcliffe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Reed stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a body shot but no joy.
Redcliffe lands a lovely overhand right.
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redcliffe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reed throws out the jab.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Redcliffe is looking to counter punch.
A lazy left from Reed finds it's target.
Redcliffe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe throws an off balance right hand
and Reed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redcliffe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD2#
Reed shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Reed showed some decent athleticism there. #T1#
Redcliffe is looking for a sweep. Reed is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Reed there.
Reed is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Reed is trying to control. Redcliffe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Harris Reed has got the better of the ground game so far.
Redcliffe tries to kick Reed off but Reed keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Reed missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reed wants to control but Redcliffe is keeping him busy. #T2#
Redcliffe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reed.
Reed throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reed throwing shots but Redcliffe is blocking nicely.
Reed wants to control but Redcliffe is keeping him busy.
Redcliffe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reed thows a huge punch but Redcliffe dodges it nicely.
Redcliffe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reed missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Reed thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Redcliffe's head.
Reed trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Redcliffe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reed darts in looking for a takedown but Redcliffe gets double underhooks and turns Reed into the cage.
Redcliffe just misses with a punch to the body.
Reed lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Redcliffe scores with a nice body kick.
Redcliffe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Redcliffe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redcliffe.
Reed appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Reed's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice shot lands for Redcliffe.
Reed gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Reed has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Reed doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Redcliffe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Reed defending well as Redcliffe loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Reed misses.
Redcliffe cracks Reed with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice body kick from Redcliffe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redcliffe misses with a right hand
and Reed counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Redcliffe thinking.
Reed drops his hands momentarily and Redcliffe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Redcliffe feints and then cracks Reed's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reed down.
Redcliffe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Redcliffe thinks about countering with a body kick.
Redcliffe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reed momentarily.
Reed takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Redcliffe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reed at a distance.
Redcliffe throws a jab when Reed was well out of range.
Reed is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Redcliffe with a body shot.
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 Kwame Redcliffe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kwame Redcliffe's cut.
That's time! Redcliffe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Reed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Redcliffe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reed on the side of the head.
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redcliffe throws a body punch but Reed moves out of range.
A head kick by Redcliffe misses
and Reed counters with a stiff right hand.
Reed misses the jab.
Redcliffe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Redcliffe connects with a looping right hand.
Redcliffe with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Redcliffe doesn't seem bothered though.
Redcliffe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reed doesn't seem bothered though.
Redcliffe tests Reed's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Redcliffe throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Redcliffe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice leg kick from Redcliffe, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Redcliffe finds it's way through Reed's defenses.
Reed takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Horrible takedown attempt by Reed or perhaps it was just good defense by Redcliffe, which made it look bad.
Redcliffe scoring well with a low kick there.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redcliffe manages to avoid it.
Redcliffe swings for the body but Reed moves out of range.
Reed slips under a jab from Redcliffe.
Kwame Redcliffe is winning the standup battle so far.
Reed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe feints and then cracks Reed's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reed down. #T2#
Reed takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Redcliffe scoring well with a low kick there.
Reed misses with a straight right.
Redcliffe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reed 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 displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reed throws out the jab.
Reed throws a big shot that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redcliffe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Redcliffe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reed.
Reed chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Redcliffe can pounce on him.
Reed misses with the combination.
It looked like Redcliffe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Redcliffe misses. #T3#
Reed fails to land with a series of punches.
Redcliffe throws a sloppy head kick and Reed moves out of range easily.
Reed wants to counter the offense by Redcliffe and move into the clinch position.
Redcliffe throws a looping overhand right but Reed ducks down to avoid it.
Redcliffe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Reed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Redcliffe. Redcliffe obviously looking to wear him down.
Reed takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Redcliffe staying out of range there.
Redcliffe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Redcliffe misses with a hook to the body
and Reed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redcliffe.
A low kick lands for Redcliffe.
A telegraphed right hand from Redcliffe misses the target.
Redcliffe looks for the body kick but Reed saw that one coming.
Reed appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Reed shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Redcliffe as he avoids it easily.
Redcliffe feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harris Reed.
Redcliffe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reed.
Reed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Redcliffe. Redcliffe obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redcliffe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Redcliffe misses with a hook. Reed ducked under it nicely.
Reed 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.
Nice cross by Redcliffe.
Reed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Redcliffe throws out the jab.
Reed fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Redcliffe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That kick from Redcliffe tenderised Reed's leg. Reed is trying to keep his angry face on.
Redcliffe looks to score with a jab to the body but Reed is just out of range.
Reed lands with an uppercut that bounces Redcliffe off the cage and back into range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 48:48
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Kwame Redcliffe retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: ENIGMA 84
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Redcliffe. No joy for Reed on that attempt.
Redcliffe misses with a low kick as Reed jumps back.
Some wild striking there from Reed.
Reed fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Redcliffe on the side of the head.
Redcliffe slips under a jab from Reed.
Redcliffe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reed.
Reed avoids the body shot from Redcliffe.
Reed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redcliffe.
A big left from Redcliffe misses.
Reed tries for a takedown but Redcliffe circles away easily
and Redcliffe counters with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Redcliffe. Redcliffe obviously looking to wear him down.
Reed with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Redcliffe to score with a decent uppercut.
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but Redcliffe is just out of range.
Redcliffe takes a swing at Reed's ribcage but misses.
Redcliffe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Reed slips a straight right by Redcliffe.
Reed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Redcliffe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A countering left hand to the body from Reed misses.
Redcliffe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reed.
Redcliffe scores with a jab. Reed acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Reed takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reed works Redcliffe's body with a nice hook.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed looks to throw the jab but Redcliffe is out of range.
Redcliffe throws a solid leg kick but Reed takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Redcliffe.
A big right from Reed misses.
Redcliffe misses the shot to the body.
Redcliffe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Redcliffe looks to land a left hand but Reed moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses with a body kick.
Redcliffe misses the shot to the body.
Reed lands a nice looking body shot.
Redcliffe stuffs the takedown.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harris Reed.#T2#
Reed moves out of range as Redcliffe strikes.
Reed scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redcliffe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reed has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reed closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Redcliffe throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reed.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redcliffe moves away.
Redcliffe thuds a left hand into Reed's body.
Reed tries to close the distance and clinch but Redcliffe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Redcliffe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Reed lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Reed misses.
Reed takes a swing at Redcliffe's ribcage but misses.
Redcliffe thinks about countering with a body kick.
Reed throws a left and a right that both miss
and Redcliffe counters with a nice uppercut.
Reed moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Redcliffe fakes the leg kick and cracks Reed in the body. #T3#
Reed misses with a straight left.
Reed smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Redcliffe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redcliffe manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reed. Redcliffe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redcliffe throws a low kick but Reed moves out of range easily.
Reed misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Reed slips under a jab.
Redcliffe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reed tries to close the distance and clinch up but Redcliffe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Redcliffe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reed to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Redcliffe.
Good leg kick by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe with a nice calf kick.
Reed missing with a left hand there. Redcliffe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4##CL2#
Reed darts in and clinches Redcliffe up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redcliffe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reed presses Redcliffe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reed throws a head punch that misses.
Redcliffe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redcliffe's elbow.
Redcliffe tries to break the clinch but Reed is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Reed fails to land.
Reed can't find room to land a body shot as Redcliffe controls the action.
Redcliffe gets underhooks to prevent Reed's takedown attempt. #BC#
Redcliffe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Redcliffe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Redcliffe scores with a nice strike.
Redcliffe with the inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redcliffe lands a slapping body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Redcliffe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Redcliffe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Redcliffe throws a body punch but Reed moves out of range.
Redcliffe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut.
Redcliffe moves away from the strike by Reed.
Redcliffe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A solid body kick from Redcliffe.
Reed listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Reed shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Redcliffe as he jumps to the side.
Redcliffe just misses with a punch to the body.
Reed connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed misses with a straight left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reed can do to turn this around?
Redcliffe jabs Reed right on the nose. Reed blinks but takes it well.
Redcliffe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Redcliffe throws a jab when Reed was well out of range.#T1#
Reed fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reed swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reed.
Redcliffe throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big right from Redcliffe misses.
Redcliffe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reed is able to avoid easily.
Redcliffe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Redcliffe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Redcliffe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice jab there from Redcliffe.
Reed jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Redcliffe throws a jab but it's blocked by Reed.
It seemed like Reed was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Redcliffe.
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!
Redcliffe moves away from the strike by Reed.
Redcliffe lands a jab.
Redcliffe throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Redcliffe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reed.
Reed lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Reed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kwame Redcliffe is winning the standup battle so far.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redcliffe was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
Reed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Redcliffe.
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but Redcliffe is just out of range.
Reed misses with a looping left.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Reed crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Redcliffe - the referee stops the clock and Reed gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Redcliffe. Reed manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Redcliffe ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Redcliffe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reed throws out the jab.
Redcliffe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Reed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reed defending well as Redcliffe loads up on a big left hand.
Reed takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab lands there for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe looks to score with a jab to the body but Reed is just out of range.
Redcliffe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Reed jabs at Redcliffe's body.
Reed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Redcliffe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Redcliffe looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Reed throws a hook but Redcliffe blocks it.
Reed takes a kick to the side of the head.
Redcliffe misses with a hook. Reed ducked under it nicely.
Reed lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Redcliffe misses with a looping left.
Redcliffe looks to land a left hand but Reed moved out of range nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reed, as that shot connected.
Reed moves out of range as Redcliffe strikes.
Redcliffe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Redcliffe throws out the jab.
Redcliffe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redcliffe tries to land a leg kick but Reed saw it coming and moves away.
Reed tries to clinch there but Redcliffe circles away.
Redcliffe half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
Redcliffe throws a jab when Reed was well out of range.
Reed slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Redcliffe throws a hook but Reed blocks it.
Redcliffe lands an overhand right.
Redcliffe slips a straight right by Reed.
Redcliffe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reed lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Reed will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Reed tries to clinch up but Redcliffe circles away and keeps his distance.
Reed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a nice looking body shot.
Redcliffe throws a looping overhand right but Reed ducks down to avoid it.
Reed comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
Reed shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Reed was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Redcliffe is avoiding damage well.
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 Kwame Redcliffe will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Redcliffe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reed checks a low kick from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses with a body kick.
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but Redcliffe is just out of range.
Reed checks a leg kick.
Reed moves away from the strike by Redcliffe.
Reed slips under a jab from Redcliffe.
And Reed tries to counter it with a takedown but Redcliffe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Reed misses with a straight left.
Reed throws a hook to the side of Redcliffe's head but Redcliffe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reed tries to move into range but Redcliffe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Redcliffe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Reed.
Reed misses with a straight left.
Reed's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Redcliffe scores with a kick to the midsection.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reed tries to clinch but Redcliffe moves away
and Redcliffe counters with an inside leg kick.
Redcliffe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Redcliffe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reed.
Redcliffe swinging wildly here.
Reed appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reed is defended easily by Redcliffe.
Reed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Redcliffe misses the target.
Redcliffe keeps Reed at a distance using the push kick.
Redcliffe throws a head kick that Reed semi-blocks.
Redcliffe throws a wild body kick that Reed sees coming a mile off.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Reed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redcliffe.
Reed walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Reed tries to close the distance and clinch up but Redcliffe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the side of Reed's head but Reed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Redcliffe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reed throws a body punch but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Reed wants to clinch up but Redcliffe keeps it at a distance.
Redcliffe slips a jab and a cross from Reed.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Redcliffe - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redcliffe tries to land a body kick
letting Reed counter with a right hand.
Redcliffe misses with a body shot.
Redcliffe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Redcliffe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reed. That did some damage!
Redcliffe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reed.
Reed fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Reed rushes Redcliffe and presses him up against the cage.
Redcliffe scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Redcliffe breaks the clinch. #T3#
Redcliffe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Redcliffe lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Redcliffe misses.
Redcliffe misses with a hook
letting Reed counter with a right hand.
Redcliffe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reed doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Reed misses with an uppercut. Redcliffe saw that one coming.
Reed scores with a crisp jab that stopped Redcliffe in his tracks.
Reed misses with a takedown attempt
and Redcliffe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Redcliffe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2#
Reed looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redcliffe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reed.
Reed scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Reed is trying to work for a kimura but Redcliffe is defending well. #T4#
Redcliffe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reed.
Reed throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reed has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Redcliffe wants to control but Reed is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Redcliffe is looking for a sweep. Reed is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reed works his way into full mount!
Reed tries to control but Redcliffe wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Kwame Redcliffe did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Reed fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redcliffe. Reed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redcliffe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Redcliffe with the inside leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Reed or perhaps it was just good defense by Redcliffe, which made it look bad.
As Reed backs away, Redcliffe returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Redcliffe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Redcliffe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Redcliffe lands a head shot.
Redcliffe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reed has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Redcliffe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed misses with a hook.
Redcliffe connects with a leg kick.
Reed tests Redcliffe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Redcliffe misses with a looping left.
Reed takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Reed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Redcliffe.
Reed slips under a jab from Redcliffe.
Kwame Redcliffe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redcliffe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Reed works over Redcliffe's head and body with a nice combination.
Reed has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Reed jabs at Redcliffe's body.
Reed works Redcliffe's body with a nice hook.
Redcliffe leaves Reed with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harris Reed.
Redcliffe looks to throw the jab but Reed is out of range.
Reed is looking to clinch but Redcliffe is avoiding it.
Redcliffe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reed avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Redcliffe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Redcliffe misses with a jab to the body
and Reed counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reed.
Redcliffe looks to throw the jab but Reed is out of range.
Reed feints the counter takedown.
Reed avoids the head kick by Redcliffe. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
Redcliffe throws a push kick but Reed slaps the foot to one side.
Redcliffe throws the kick towards the body but Reed avoids it.
Reed is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Redcliffe.
Reed takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Reed finds it's way through Redcliffe's defenses.
Redcliffe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reed takes a swing at Redcliffe's ribcage but misses.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redcliffe was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
Redcliffe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reed manages to avoid it.
Redcliffe throws a front kick aimed at Reed's knee but Reed avoids it well.
It seemed like Reed was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redcliffe.
Reed on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Redcliffe is looking to land body kicks.
Redcliffe throws a low kick, looking for Reed's leg but Reed calmly moves out of range.
Reed lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Redcliffe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Redcliffe staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Redcliffe.
Reed let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Reed closes this distance looking for a takedown but Redcliffe circles away.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Redcliffe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redcliffe blocks an uppercut.
Redcliffe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Redcliffe tries a body shot but Reed blocks it.
Reed is trying to break the clinch but Redcliffe is controlling him.
Reed can't get the takedown.
Reed works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Redcliffe lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Redcliffe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reed.#T4#
Reed lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Redcliffe at a distance.
Reed scores with a shot to the body.
Reed throws a hook but Redcliffe blocks it.
Redcliffe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Redcliffe misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed looks to land a right hand but Redcliffe moved out of range.
Redcliffe lands a glancing blow to the side of Reed's head.
Redcliffe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reed finds it's way round the side to connect with Redcliffe's head.
A low kick from Redcliffe misses #TD2#
so Reed counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Reed trying to control but Redcliffe is working from the bottom.
Redcliffe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Reed is pushing down on Redcliffe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Redcliffe is fighting to maintain full guard but Reed has managed to sneak the leg through.
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 Kwame Redcliffe will probably get the nod.
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!#R5#
Redcliffe scores with a nice body kick.
Redcliffe throws a looping overhand right but Reed ducks down to avoid it.
Redcliffe misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Reed shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Redcliffe's guard.
Reed content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Reed with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Redcliffe is keeping the position for now.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Redcliffe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe looking for a sweep. Not yet Redcliffe, not yet.
Reed pushes down on Redcliffe's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Reed works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Reed.
Sloppy strikes there by Reed.
Reed sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Redcliffe is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Reed creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
A control attempt from Redcliffe but he's now mounted!
Reed lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Redcliffe hang on?#T2#
Reed looking to ground and pound but Redcliffe is blocking nicely.
Reed looking to finish with strikes here!
Redcliffe is trying to escape the mount.
Reed is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Redcliffe can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Redcliffe is trying to escape the mount. #SUB2#
Reed jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Redcliffe is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Redcliffe and Reed has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Redcliffe dodges the ground and pound from Reed.#T3#
Reed scoring with punches from side control.
Reed wants to control for a moment but Redcliffe uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Reed working Redcliffe over with strikes.
Redcliffe is doing well to control the position and prevent Reed from advancing to side control.
Redcliffe is looking for a sweep. Reed is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reed throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reed looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Redcliffe won't allow Reed to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Reed is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Reed thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harris Reed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Redcliffe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 48:48
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 49:47

The fight is ruled a draw!
Kwame Redcliffe retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: ENIGMA 78
Date: Feb 20, 2022

#R1#
Rolf tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rolf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rolf shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rolf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a low kick but Rolf avoids it.
Redcliffe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Redcliffe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Redcliffe.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Redcliffe.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rolf 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.#TD2#
Rolf shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Redcliffe napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Rolf is trying to get an arm triangle but Redcliffe is defending well.
Rolf wants to control but Redcliffe is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Rolf thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rolf tries to advance to mount but Redcliffe denies him. #T1##SUB2#
Rolf working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rolf wants to lay and pray for a moment but Redcliffe keeps working.
Redcliffe prevents Rolf from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Rolf tries for a kimura but Redcliffe is defending well. #SUB2#
Rolf is trying to get an arm triangle but Redcliffe is defending well. #SUB2#
Rolf working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rolf trying to control the action but Redcliffe is working from the bottom.
Redcliffe prevents Rolf from moving into mount.
Redcliffe is not content to let Rolf control the position. #SUB2#
Rolf tries for a kimura but Redcliffe is defending well. #SUB2#
Rolf wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Redcliffe, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Redcliffe is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Rolf looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Who's going to make the next move?
Rolf works to advance to full mount. Redcliffe defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB2#
Rolf goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Redcliffe is on top in guard.
Rolf controls Redcliffe momentarily but Redcliffe frees himself.
Redcliffe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4##SUB2#
Rolf has his foot on Redcliffe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Redcliffe works his way back into a safe position though.
Redcliffe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Rolf has an active guard here but Redcliffe has managed to pass into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Redcliffe in particular looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redcliffe is looking to take a break and control but Rolf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 Kwame Redcliffe will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Redcliffe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Redcliffe swats away the attempt to clinch by Rolf.
And Redcliffe counters with a quick kick to the body but Rolf blocks it.
Redcliffe misses with a low kick as Rolf jumps back.
Redcliffe misses with a straight left.
A combination from Rolf does no damage.
Redcliffe lands a jab to the nose.
Rolf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Redcliffe misses with a hook. Rolf ducked under it nicely.
Redcliffe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Redcliffe with the inside leg kick.
Redcliffe lands a front kick.
Redcliffe slips under a jab from Rolf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rolf.
Redcliffe scores with a sloppy right hand. Rolf should have avoided that one.
Redcliffe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rolf shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rolf misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Rolf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Redcliffe at a distance.
Rolf misses with a takedown attempt
and Redcliffe counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Rolf shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rolf trying to mount his opponent but Redcliffe defends it. #SUB2#
Rolf is working for a kimura but Redcliffe is defending it quite comfortably.
Rolf is keen to just control but Redcliffe is a slippery customer.
Rolf is looking to advance position but Redcliffe won't allow it.
Rolf stalling away here and it's allowed Redcliffe to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2#
Rolf looking to pass the guard.
Rolf trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Redcliffe manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Rolf is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rolf is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Redcliffe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Rolf working for a triangle but Redcliffe defends it easily. #T3#
Rolf is trying to control the position but Redcliffe postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rolf has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Redcliffe has passed into side control. #SU#
Redcliffe decides to stand back up.
Rolf throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Redcliffe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A punch lands to the side of Rolf 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rolf shoots and misses
and Redcliffe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakob Rolf.
Redcliffe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Redcliffe misses with a wild body shot.
Rolf misses with a wild body shot.
Redcliffe blocks a jab.
Redcliffe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rolf takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Redcliffe.
Rolf stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Redcliffe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rolf's head backwards.
Rolf is looking to clinch.
Rolf 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 looks to throw the jab but Rolf is out of range.
Redcliffe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rolf can do to turn this around?
A chopping leg kick lands by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a body punch but Rolf moves out of range.
Rolf changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rolf takes one to the side of the head.
Redcliffe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redcliffe slips under a jab from Rolf.#TD2#
Rolf fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Redcliffe sprawls well initially but Rolf persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rolf wants to take a breather but Redcliffe is having none of it.
Rolf is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Redcliffe is trying to maintain the position but Rolf is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe dominated that second 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.#R3#
Rolf thows a left - swing and a miss!
Redcliffe lands with a nice body kick.
A lazy left from Redcliffe finds it's target.
A left lands for Redcliffe.
Rolf throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rolf checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Redcliffe scoring well with a low kick there.
A good leg kick by Redcliffe.
Rolf misses with the combination. #CL2#
Rolf instigates a clinch. #BC#
Redcliffe breaks the clinch.
Redcliffe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rolf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redcliffe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rolf walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Redcliffe cracks Rolf with an open hand slap.
Redcliffe throws a jab when Rolf was well out of range.#T1##CL2#
Rolf clinches with his opponent.
Redcliffe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rolf.
Still in the clinch, Redcliffe scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Redcliffe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Redcliffe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Redcliffe misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Rolf misses.#CL2#
Rolf has closed the distance and engaged Redcliffe in a clinch.
Rolf blocks a body shot from Redcliffe. #BC#
Redcliffe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rolf takes one to the side of the head.
Redcliffe misses the jab.
Redcliffe cracks Rolf with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice shot by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rolf lands a jab to Redcliffe's midsection.
Redcliffe misses the jab.
Rolf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redcliffe moves away.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Redcliffe looks to land a body kick but Rolf moved away.
Redcliffe jabs at Rolf's body.
Redcliffe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rolf has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Redcliffe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rolf on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rolf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redcliffe is looking to counter punch.
Kwame Redcliffe is winning the standup battle so far.
Rolf throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Redcliffe's waist but Redcliffe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rolf off to one side.
Redcliffe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Redcliffe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rolf feints the counter takedown.
Rolf slips under a jab.
Rolf misses with a straight left.
Redcliffe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kwame Redcliffe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rolf misses with a takedown attempt
and Redcliffe counters with a nice uppercut.
Redcliffe stuffs the takedown.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakob Rolf.
Rolf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Redcliffe connects with a solid leg kick.
Rolf misses with a body shot.
Rolf with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Redcliffe to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Redcliffe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rolf 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.
Rolf on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rolf takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Redcliffe throws a looping overhand right but Rolf ducks down to avoid it.
Redcliffe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Redcliffe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Redcliffe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Redcliffe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rolf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rolf rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Redcliffe counters with a straight right hand.
Rolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redcliffe.
That kick from Redcliffe tenderised Rolf's leg. Rolf is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rolf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Redcliffe avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
Rolf takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rolf changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Redcliffe tries to avoid it but Rolf manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Redcliffe to the ground. Redcliffe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Redcliffe lands an overhand right.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rolf takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A low kick lands for Redcliffe.
A jab from Rolf misses.
Redcliffe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rolf tries to clinch up.
Rolf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redcliffe moves away.
Redcliffe digs a good hook to Rolf's body.
Redcliffe blocks a jab.
Rolf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Redcliffe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redcliffe throws out a loose jab but Rolf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rolf tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Redcliffe counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rolf's knee momentarily.
Rolf misses with a lunging right hand
and Redcliffe counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick from Redcliffe lands but Rolf takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
A telegraphed right hand from Rolf misses the target.
Rolf tries to clinch but Redcliffe is having none of it.
Redcliffe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Redcliffe.
Rolf has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rolf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redcliffe.
A decent looking cross lands there for Redcliffe.
Rolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rolf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rolf misses with a takedown
and Redcliffe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rolf misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe misses with a looping left.
Redcliffe scores with a hook.
Rolf throws a body shot but no joy.
Redcliffe throws a head kick but Rolf moves out of range.
Rolf takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Redcliffe misses with a hook.
Redcliffe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe keeps the fight on the outside.
Redcliffe misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Rolf drives through and clinches with Redcliffe against the cage.
Redcliffe stops a takedown attempt from Rolf. #BC#
Redcliffe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Redcliffe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rolf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut.
Rolf takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rolf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redcliffe was well out of range. Poor timing from Rolf.
Redcliffe lands a jab to Rolf's midsection.
Rolf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rolf uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rolf.
Rolf throws out a loose jab but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Redcliffe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redcliffe is looking to score with low kicks.
Redcliffe throws a wild body kick that Rolf sees coming a mile off.
Redcliffe works Rolf's body with a nice hook.
Redcliffe throws out a powerful jab.
Redcliffe defending well as Rolf loads up on a big left hand.
Rolf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redcliffe manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands with a straight right. Rolf didn't see that one coming.
Rolf checks a low kick from Redcliffe.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Redcliffe.
Rolf lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Redcliffe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Redcliffe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rolf on the side of the head.
Redcliffe misses with a looping right.
Rolf takes a swing at Redcliffe's ribcage but misses.
Redcliffe throwing a counter right hand but Rolf manages to avoid it.#T3#
Rolf misses with an uppercut. Redcliffe saw that one coming.
Redcliffe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rolf takes one on the button.
Redcliffe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rolf.
Rolf shoots in but Redcliffe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakob Rolf.
Redcliffe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big left from Rolf misses.
A little feinted left hand from Redcliffe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Redcliffe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Redcliffe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rolf tries to close the distance and clinch but Redcliffe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rolf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throwing a counter right hand but Rolf manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Redcliffe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rolf doesn't seem phased though.
Redcliffe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters circling a little - Redcliffe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T4#
Redcliffe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rolf manages to avoid it.
Rolf lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rolf moves out of range of the strikes.
Rolf wants to clinch.
Redcliffe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rolf.
Redcliffe connects with the punch.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut.
Rolf throws out a counter right but Redcliffe avoids it with no problem.
Redcliffe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rolf lands a jab to the head.
Redcliffe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice body kick there by Redcliffe.
A swing and a miss from Rolf.
Nice cross by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rolf.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe had his way with Jakob Rolf in 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Redcliffe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rolf.
Rolf appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Redcliffe misses.
Nice defenses there by Redcliffe.
Rolf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Redcliffe throws out the jab.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rolf! But no joy.
A shot to the body from Rolf misses
and Redcliffe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rolf misses with a hook
and Redcliffe counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rolf's knee momentarily.
Redcliffe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rolf changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Rolf is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Redcliffe's half guard.#SUB2#
Rolf is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redcliffe is pressing down on Rolf's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Redcliffe has Rolf pulled in close to control his posture.
Rolf slips nicely into half guard.
Rolf tries to pass to full mount but Redcliffe defends it.
Redcliffe is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Rolf seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Redcliffe has recovered full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rolf slips nicely into half guard.
Rolf moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Rolf working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rolf tries to move into full mount but can't pass Redcliffe's legs. #T3#
Redcliffe tries to bench press Rolf off him but Rolf keeps the position.
Redcliffe gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB2#
Rolf goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Redcliffe turns into him and now he's in Rolf's guard. #SUB2#
Rolf working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Redcliffe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Redcliffe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jakob Rolf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rolf is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rolf is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4#
Rolf looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rolf is trying to control the action in half guard but Redcliffe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Redcliffe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rolf forces his way into half guard.
Kwame Redcliffe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Rolf is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Redcliffe defends it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jakob Rolf.
I think Redcliffe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:46
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:46
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Redcliffe!
Kwame Redcliffe retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Kwame Redcliffe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Jakob Rolf had this to say: 'ASSSSSSSSS!!!!! (https://youtu.be/c2ia8T4E2Mc)'.

Event: ENIGMA 73
Date: Jan 30, 2022

#R1#
Redcliffe is looking to chop away at Bonesteel's legs.
Redcliffe blocks a head kick by Bonesteel.
Redcliffe scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bonesteel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Redcliffe loads up on a big right hand but Bonesteel slips the punch.
Bonesteel pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Bonesteel has closed the distance and engaged Redcliffe in a clinch.
Bonesteel blocks an uppercut.
Bonesteel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe working aggressively here.
Redcliffe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bonesteel backwards.
Bonesteel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Redcliffe backwards.
Bonesteel scores with a hook to the body.
Redcliffe tries to work over Bonesteel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Redcliffe tries to throw a body punch but Bonesteel avoids it by throwing Redcliffe back against the cage.
I was talking to Bonesteel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redcliffe is leaning against Bonesteel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bonesteel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Redcliffe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bonesteels head.
Bonesteel misses with the head strike.
Bonesteel swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcliffe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redcliffe.
Bonesteel can't find room to land a body shot as Redcliffe controls the action.
Redcliffe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redcliffe blocking some punches.
Bonesteel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bonesteel has a couple of punches blocked by Redcliffe.
Bonesteel tries a body shot but Redcliffe blocks it.
Redcliffe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Redcliffe blocking some punches.
A short right from Bonesteel.
Bonesteel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bonesteel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bonesteel fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Bonesteel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Redcliffe misses with a straight right.
Redcliffe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonesteel moves away.#T2#
Good leg kick by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe blocks a leg kick.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Redcliffe 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.
Bonesteel misses with a hook
enabling Redcliffe to counter with a crisp jab.
Bonesteel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bonesteel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Redcliffe.
Bonesteel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Redcliffe moves out of range of the strikes.
Bonesteel moves out of range as Redcliffe throws a body kick.
Redcliffe lands with a nice body punch.
Redcliffe lands a right hook to the body.
Bonesteel clobbers Redcliffe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bonesteel slips under a jab from Redcliffe.
Bonesteel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bonesteel lands a jab to Redcliffe's midsection.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bonesteel.
A telegraphed right hand from Redcliffe misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Bonesteel misses the target.#T3#
A low kick from Bonesteel misses
and Redcliffe counters with a low kick, right behind Bonesteel 's knee.
A jab from Redcliffe misses.
Redcliffe fakes the leg kick and cracks Bonesteel in the body.
Bonesteel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Redcliffe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Redcliffe connects with a nice looking jab.
Bonesteel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Redcliffe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bonesteel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A head kick misses from Bonesteel.
Redcliffe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bonesteel has time to react.
Redcliffe throws an overhand right that lands on Bonesteel's shoulder, as Bonesteel tries to avoid the shot.
Bonesteel throws a leg kick but Redcliffe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A low kick from Redcliffe misses
and Bonesteel counters with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redcliffe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Redcliffe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Bonesteel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bonesteel moves out of range as Redcliffe throws a body kick.
Bonesteel throws a sloppy body shot
and Redcliffe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Redcliffe misses with a wild body shot.
Redcliffe throws a chopping leg kick but Bonesteel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bonesteel tries to work over Redcliffe's front leg with a kick but Redcliffe checks it.
Redcliffe throws an overhand right that lands on Bonesteel's shoulder, as Bonesteel tries to avoid the shot.
Redcliffe misses with a body punch
and Bonesteel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Redcliffe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Redcliffe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bonesteel throws a poor cross that misses
and Redcliffe counters with an inside leg kick.
Redcliffe throws a wild body kick that Bonesteel sees coming a mile off.
An inside leg kick from Bonesteel misses.
Redcliffe misses with a body kick.
Redcliffe misses the jab.
Bonesteel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe 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#
Bonesteel misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice leg kick from Redcliffe, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bonesteel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Redcliffe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bonesteel checks it well.
Redcliffe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Redcliffe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Redcliffe lands a slapping body shot.
A cross from Redcliffe lands.
Bonesteel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bonesteel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Redcliffe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Redcliffe moves forwards but Bonesteel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bonesteel with the inside leg kick.
Bonesteel looks to land a combination. Redcliffe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redcliffe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bonesteel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bonesteel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bonesteel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Redcliffe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bonesteel backing away here, and Redcliffe unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Redcliffe moves out of range of the body kick.
Bonesteel ducks right into an uppercut from Redcliffe.
Bonesteel misses with a few strikes there.
Redcliffe looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonesteel is just out of range.
Bonesteel checks a leg kick nicely.
Redcliffe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonesteel.
Redcliffe lands the left hand.
Redcliffe moves out of range as Bonesteel strikes.
Redcliffe throws a hook but Bonesteel avoids it easily.
Bonesteel looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Redcliffe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Redcliffe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bonesteel tries to work over Redcliffe's front leg with a kick but Redcliffe checks it.
Redcliffe takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Redcliffe catches Bonesteel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bonesteel throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redcliffe takes a swing at Bonesteel's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Redcliffe is looking to slow Bonesteel down with leg kicks.
Bonesteel misses with an uppercut.
Redcliffe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bonesteel. That did some damage!
A nice inside leg kick there by Redcliffe. That's going to slow Bonesteel down.
Redcliffe connects with a nice looking jab.
Bonesteel throws a big shot that misses.
Bonesteel misses with an uppercut.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick but Bonesteel checks it.
Redcliffe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bonesteel counters with a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bonesteel checks it well.
Redcliffe throws a low kick but Bonesteel moves out of range easily.
Redcliffe cracks a nice hook into Bonesteel's ribs.
Bonesteel slips under a jab from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe loads up on a big right hand but Bonesteel slips the punch.
Redcliffe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bonesteel.#T3#
Bonesteel misses with a left hand
and Redcliffe counters with a low kick, right behind Bonesteel 's knee.
Bonesteel with a nice cross.
Redcliffe misses with a head kick.
Bonesteel lands a nice looking body kick.
Redcliffe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bonesteel throws the left hand but Redcliffe avoids the punch easily.
Redcliffe lands a nice hook to Bonesteel's body. Bonesteel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Redcliffe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bonesteel misses with a head kick.
Redcliffe lands a nice looking body shot.
Redcliffe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bonesteel.
Redcliffe walks into a jab.
Redcliffe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonesteel.
Redcliffe throws a sloppy head kick and Bonesteel moves out of range easily.
Redcliffe avoids the head kick by Bonesteel. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redcliffe misses with a wild body shot.
Bonesteel misses with a head kick.
Redcliffe tries a quick counter leg kick but Bonesteel is wise to it.
Bonesteel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A big left from Bonesteel misses.
Redcliffe loads up on a big right hand but Bonesteel slips the punch.
Redcliffe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bonesteel is looking to land body kicks.
Redcliffe lands with an overhand left.
Redcliffe throws a hook but Bonesteel avoids it easily.
Bonesteel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bonesteel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Redcliffe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bonesteel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A slapping leg kick lands for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe wants to slow Bonesteel down by chopping away at his legs.
Bonesteel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Redcliffe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Redcliffe looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonesteel is just out of range.
Bonesteel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Redcliffe scores with a jab. Bonesteel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bonesteel misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Bonesteel.
Bonesteel throws a head kick but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Redcliffe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bonesteel at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Redcliffe. That's going to slow Bonesteel down.
Bonesteel staying out of range there.
Bonesteel throws a body shot but no joy.
Bonesteel moves out of range of the body kick.
Bonesteel is looking to counter punch.
Bonesteel catches Redcliffe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Redcliffe misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonesteel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Redcliffe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bonesteel throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Redcliffe throws a front kick that sends Bonesteel stumbling back into the cage.
Bonesteel slips under a jab.
Bonesteel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Redcliffe cracks Bonesteel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bonesteel is looking to clinch.
Redcliffe lands a right hook to the body.
Bonesteel throws a body kick that misses.
Redcliffe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bonesteel moves forwards but Redcliffe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Redcliffe scores with the left hand. Bonesteel knows he should have avoided that one.
Redcliffe motions for Bonesteel to come forward. Redcliffe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bonesteel is looking to counter punch.
Redcliffe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Redcliffe.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Redcliffe, as that shot connected.
Redcliffe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Redcliffe wants to land a leg kick but Bonesteel is out of range.
Redcliffe with the inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redcliffe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bonesteel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redcliffe.
Bonesteel just misses with a punch to the body.
Redcliffe digs a good body shot into Bonesteel's ribs.
Bonesteel moves in looking to clinch but Redcliffe pushes him off.
Redcliffe slips a jab and a cross from Bonesteel.
Bonesteel ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.
Nice jab there from Bonesteel.
A good leg kick by Redcliffe.
Bonesteel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bonesteel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Redcliffe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonesteel was well out of range. Poor timing from Redcliffe.#T3#
Redcliffe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Redcliffe works Bonesteel's body with a nice hook.
Bonesteel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bonesteel throws out a leg kick but Redcliffe moves out of range and Bonesteel only half commits.
A nice leg kick lands there from Redcliffe.
Bonesteel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Redcliffe throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bonesteel tries to close the distance and clinch but Redcliffe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Redcliffe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bonesteel looks to throw the jab but Redcliffe is out of range.
Redcliffe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bonesteel avoids a kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Redcliffe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Redcliffe scores with a nice body kick.
Bonesteel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Redcliffe throws out the jab.
Redcliffe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#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!
Redcliffe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jab, jab by Bonesteel - just one landing.
Bonesteel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Redcliffe.
Bonesteel throws a head kick that misses.
Redcliffe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bonesteel can pounce on him.
The crowd cheers as Redcliffe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bonesteel doesn't seem phased though.
A slow jab from Bonesteel misses its intended target.
Redcliffe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bonesteel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bonesteel.
Bonesteel moves out of range as Redcliffe throws a body kick.
Redcliffe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bonesteel avoids a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Redcliffe. That's going to slow Bonesteel down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe really 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.#R4#
Redcliffe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Redcliffe throws a hook but Bonesteel avoids it easily.
Bonesteel throws a lazy right hand but Redcliffe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bonesteel tries to land a leg kick but Redcliffe saw it coming and moves away.
Bonesteel moves away from the strike by Redcliffe.
Bonesteel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bonesteel misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Redcliffe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Redcliffe blocks a head kick by Bonesteel.
Bonesteel throws an overhand right that lands on Redcliffe's shoulder, as Redcliffe tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonesteel lunges at Redcliffe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Redcliffe's hand.
Bonesteel misses with a wild body shot.
Bonesteel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Redcliffe connects with a single shot there.
Redcliffe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bonesteel.
A big right from Bonesteel misses.
Bonesteel fails to land with a series of punches.
Redcliffe misses with a wild body shot.
Bonesteel drops his hands momentarily and Redcliffe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Redcliffe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Redcliffe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bonesteel manages to avoid it.
Redcliffe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bonesteel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Redcliffe flicks out a counter leg kick but Bonesteel steps away.
Bonesteel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bonesteel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redcliffe cracks Bonesteel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Redcliffe connects with an inside leg kick.
Bonesteel walks into a straight right hand from Redcliffe.#T2#
Redcliffe loads up on a big right hand but Bonesteel slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redcliffe looks to land a body kick but Bonesteel moved away.
Redcliffe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Redcliffe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bonesteel throws out the jab.
Nice jab there from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a jab to the head.
Redcliffe is looking to land body kicks.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bonesteel has time to react.
Redcliffe with the inside leg kick.
Redcliffe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Redcliffe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bonesteel will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Redcliffe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Redcliffe ducks right into an uppercut from Bonesteel.
Bonesteel throws a poor cross that misses
and Redcliffe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Redcliffe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bonesteel thinks about countering with a body kick.#T3#
Redcliffe takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bonesteel swings for the body but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick
and Bonesteel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Redcliffe tries to land a front kick but Bonesteel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Redcliffe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice body punch from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the side of Bonesteel's head but Bonesteel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bonesteel tried to counter with a leg kick but Redcliffe avoided it.
Redcliffe scores with a shot to the body.
Redcliffe moves out of range as Bonesteel throws a body kick.
Redcliffe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bonesteel throws an overhand right that lands on Redcliffe's shoulder, as Redcliffe tries to avoid the shot.
Redcliffe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bonesteel with a body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Redcliffe.
Bonesteel checks a leg kick nicely.
Redcliffe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Bonesteel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4#
Bonesteel wants to clinch.
Redcliffe feints a counter leg kick.
Bonesteel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Redcliffe throws out a counter right but Bonesteel avoids it with no problem.
Redcliffe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redcliffe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bonesteel.
Bonesteel throws a right hand that misses
and Bonesteel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Redcliffe lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bonesteel cracks Redcliffe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Redcliffe misses with a wild body shot.
Bonesteel checks a leg kick.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick that misses.
Redcliffe swats away the attempt to clinch by Bonesteel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Redcliffe throws a lazy head kick
and Bonesteel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Redcliffe looks to land a left hand but Bonesteel moved out of range nicely.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick that misses.
Redcliffe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Redcliffe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bonesteel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Redcliffe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Redcliffe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bonesteel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Redcliffe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bonesteel jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Redcliffe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonesteel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Redcliffe misses with a hook to the body
and Bonesteel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bonesteel scores with a one two! Redcliffe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bonesteel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redcliffe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Redcliffe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Redcliffe misses the body punch
and Bonesteel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Redcliffe lands with a hook. Bonesteel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bonesteel throws a low kick but Redcliffe moves out of range easily.
Nice straight punches there by Bonesteel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bonesteel.
Bonesteel throws a hook but Redcliffe avoids it easily.
Bonesteel backing away here, and Redcliffe unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Redcliffe checks a leg kick.
Redcliffe blocks the body kick.
Bonesteel looks to land a left hand but Redcliffe moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Redcliffe! But no joy.
Bonesteel checks a leg kick nicely.
Redcliffe lands with a cross.
Redcliffe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bonesteel throws a head kick that misses.
Redcliffe scores with a spinning back kick!#T2#
Redcliffe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Redcliffe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bonesteel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redcliffe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Redcliffe connects with a body shot.
Redcliffe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Redcliffe.
Bonesteel throws a head kick that misses.
Bonesteel throws a head kick that misses.
Bonesteel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Redcliffe throws a big counter head kick but Bonesteel avoids it with no problem.
Bonesteel avoids the body shot from Redcliffe.
A little feinted left hand from Bonesteel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the side of Bonesteel's head but Bonesteel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Bonesteel misses its target.
Bonesteel throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Redcliffe defending well as Bonesteel loads up on a big left hand.
BIshop Bonesteel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Redcliffe lands a jab to Bonesteel's midsection.
Redcliffe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Redcliffe misses with a left hand
and Bonesteel makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Redcliffe really felt that one!
Bonesteel slips a jab from Redcliffe.
Bonesteel lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bonesteel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Redcliffe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bonesteel.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Redcliffe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Redcliffe.
Bonesteel throws a head kick but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Bonesteel avoids a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Redcliffe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Redcliffe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bonesteel doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Bonesteel takes one to the chin there.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick
and Bonesteel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Redcliffe's knee momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redcliffe takes a swing at Bonesteel's ribcage but misses.
Redcliffe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bonesteel looks to land a left hand but Redcliffe moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Redcliffe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bonesteel throws a big shot that misses.
Redcliffe lands with a cross.
Bonesteel with a hook.
Redcliffe scores with a punch to the head.
Redcliffe scores with a leg kick.
Redcliffe feints and then cracks Bonesteel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bonesteel down.
Bonesteel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bonesteel misses with a body kick.
Kwame Redcliffe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bonesteel tries to clinch up but Redcliffe circles away and keeps his distance.
Redcliffe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.

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 BIshop Bonesteel.
I think Redcliffe 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 46:49
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 46:49
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 46:49

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

Event: ENIGMA MONDAY NIGHT FIGHTS
Date: Dec 13, 2021

#R1#
Redcliffe throws a front kick aimed at Hiddens's knee but Hiddens avoids it well.
Redcliffe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hiddens connects with a body shot.
Redcliffe misses with an attempted mid kick. #TD#
Hiddens looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hiddens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hiddens scoring with some ground and pound.
Hiddens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Redcliffe pulls Hiddens in close to prevent any damage.
Redcliffe keeping full guard, as Hiddens tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe working a defensive guard here.
Redcliffe has control of Hiddens's left arm, preventing Hiddens from doing any damage. #T1#
Hiddens trying to control but Redcliffe is working from the bottom.
Hiddens is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Redcliffe looking for a sweep. Not yet Redcliffe, not yet.
Hiddens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hiddens throwing strikes from guard but Redcliffe blocks nicely.
Hiddens throwing strikes from guard but Redcliffe blocks nicely.
Redcliffe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Redcliffe keeping full guard, as Hiddens tries to pass.
Hiddens wanted to stand there but Redcliffe had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Redcliffe 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.
Hiddens on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Redcliffe tries to work over Hiddens's front leg with a kick but Hiddens checks it.
Hiddens fails with a takedown attempt.
Redcliffe tries a quick counter leg kick but Hiddens is wise to it.
Hiddens feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Redcliffes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hiddens walks forward, straight into a front kick from Redcliffe.
Hiddens looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Redcliffe scores with a nice body kick. #TD#
Hiddens is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Redcliffe's half guard.
Hiddens is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Redcliffe reverses the position - he's now on top in Hiddens's guard. #T3#
Hiddens has a closed guard, preventing Redcliffe from standing up.
Hiddens working a defensive guard here.
Hiddens keeping moving, preventing Redcliffe from controlling successfully.
Hiddens pulls Redcliffe in to control the position.
Redcliffe advances to half guard.
Redcliffe controlling the action here.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Redcliffe's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Redcliffe prevents Hiddens from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redcliffe is looking to stall here but Hiddens recovers full 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 FullOf Hiddens will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Redcliffe throws a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hiddens manages to avoid it.
Hiddens misses with an uppercut. Redcliffe saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Hiddens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Redcliffe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hiddens has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hiddens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redcliffe.
Hiddens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redcliffe manages to avoid it.
Hiddens staying out of range there.
Hiddens appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hiddens misses with a body shot.
Redcliffe thumps Hiddens with a low kick.
Hiddens checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiddens cracks Redcliffe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hiddens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redcliffe was well out of range. Poor timing from Hiddens.
Hiddens tests Redcliffe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Redcliffe jabs Hiddens right on the nose. Hiddens blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Hiddens shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T1#
Redcliffe won't allow Hiddens to pass to mount.
Redcliffe tries to roll over but Hiddens keeps him under control.
Redcliffe is staying active underneath Hiddens, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hiddens wants to pass the guard but Redcliffe is defending well.
Hiddens looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Redcliffe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Redcliffe holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Redcliffe pushes Hiddens off looking to stand but Hiddens dives back in and keeps control.
Hiddens landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Redcliffe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Redcliffe pulls Hiddens in close to prevent any damage.
Hiddens has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hiddens throws an elbow that misses. Redcliffe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hiddens's guard. Nice move by Redcliffe!#REVB#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hiddens holds on and takes a little breather.
Redcliffe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
FullOf Hiddens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB#
Hiddens is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Redcliffe defends well.
Redcliffe wants to pass the guard but Hiddens is keeping the position.
Hiddens being controlled here, momentarily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hiddens holds on and takes a little breather.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hiddens is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hiddens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Redcliffe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hiddens throws a body shot but no joy.
Hiddens cracks a nice hook into Redcliffe's ribs.
Redcliffe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Redcliffe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hiddens.
Redcliffe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Redcliffe throws a hook but Hiddens avoids it easily.
Redcliffe misses with a straight left.
Redcliffe throws a push kick but Hiddens slaps the foot to one side.
Hiddens connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Redcliffe's hands.
A swing and a miss from Redcliffe.
Hiddens takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Donk. Redcliffe catches Hiddens right on the button with a cross.
Hiddens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Redcliffe.
Hiddens appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hiddens scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kwame Redcliffe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Hiddens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Redcliffe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hiddens just misses with a punch to the body.
Redcliffe slips a straight right by Hiddens.
Nice sprawl there from Redcliffe as Hiddens shoots in.
Redcliffe misses the jab.
Redcliffe misses with a low kick.
No luck for Hiddens with that takedown attempt.
Redcliffe throws a big shot that misses.
Hiddens appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hiddens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab lands there for Redcliffe.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Redcliffe throws a big shot that misses.
Redcliffe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hiddens shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Redcliffe napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Redcliffe throws Hiddens to one side and escapes!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redcliffe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Redcliffe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Redcliffe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Redcliffe scoring well with a low kick there.
Redcliffe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hiddens.
Redcliffe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Redcliffe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hiddens throws a lazy right hand but Redcliffe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hiddens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Redcliffe throws out the jab.
Hiddens looks to land a right hand but Redcliffe moved out of range.
Redcliffe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Redcliffe lands with a kick to the ribs.
Redcliffe throws a wild body kick that Hiddens sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Redcliffe tries to keep at a distance but Hiddens has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hiddens fails to land.
Hiddens working aggressively here.
Hiddens struggles to land a body shot inside as Redcliffe controls his hands.
Hiddens drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for FullOf Hiddens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hiddens throws a head punch that misses. #T2##BC#
Hiddens breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Hiddens clinches up with Redcliffe and pushes him back against the cage.
Redcliffe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hiddens.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redcliffe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hiddens pushes Redcliffe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hiddens misses with a body punch.
Redcliffe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hiddens blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hiddens.
Hiddens blocks a body shot from Redcliffe.
Hiddens lands a left hand.
Hiddens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Redcliffe.
Hiddens can't find room to land a body shot as Redcliffe controls the action.
Hiddens is looking to break free of the clinch but Redcliffe has double underhooks.
Hiddens lands a right hand that snaps the head of Redcliffe backwards.
Hiddens is working Redcliffe over against the cage.
Hiddens throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Redcliffe. #BC#
Hiddens manages to break the clinch.
Hiddens jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hiddens ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Redcliffe.
Kwame Redcliffe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redcliffe gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Hiddens counters with a takedown into side control.

Redcliffe throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Redcliffe.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe is looking to slow Hiddens down with leg kicks.
Hiddens throws a body shot but no joy.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick #TD#
and Hiddens counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hiddens wants to control from the top but Redcliffe keeps moving.
Redcliffe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Hiddens tries to free his leg and advance position but Redcliffe is retaining full guard.
Hiddens prevents Redcliffe from getting back to his feet.
Redcliffe keeping moving, preventing Hiddens from controlling successfully.
Hiddens throwing strikes but missing.
Hiddens distracts Redcliffe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hiddens is fighting to break Redcliffe's control of his arms but Redcliffe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kwame Redcliffe.
I think Redcliffe 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Redcliffe!
A very excited looking Kwame Redcliffe made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ENIGMA 60
Date: Dec 05, 2021

#R1#
Dean keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redcliffe delivers a nice body kick.
Redcliffe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dean. That did some damage!
Dean throws a looping overhand right but Redcliffe ducks down to avoid it.
Redcliffe scores with a sloppy right hand. Dean should have avoided that one.
Dean throws a body punch but Redcliffe moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Redcliffe. Beautiful body shot.
Redcliffe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Redcliffe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Dean 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.
Dean throws a hook but Redcliffe avoids it easily.
Dean misses with a wild body shot.
Redcliffe appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Redcliffe - that will leave a mark!
Dean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redcliffe manages to avoid it.
Dean lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redcliffe scores with a jab to the head.
Dean takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dean misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Redcliffe.
Dean lands an overhand right.
Redcliffe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Redcliffe scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Redcliffe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dean connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Redcliffe scrambles back to his feet.
Redcliffe lands with a thumping leg kick.
That kick from Redcliffe tenderised Dean's leg. Dean is trying to keep his angry face on.
Redcliffe sizes up Dean with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Redcliffe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dean.
Redcliffe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Redcliffe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dean swings widly with a right hand
and Redcliffe counters with a left to the body.
Redcliffe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dean lands a head shot.
Redcliffe takes a swing at Dean's ribcage but misses.
Redcliffe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Dean throws a jab when Redcliffe was well out of range.
Redcliffe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Redcliffe just misses with a punch to the body.
Redcliffe avoids the body shot from Dean.
A punch combination from Dean misses.
Dean throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Redcliffe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Dean throws a lazy right hand but Redcliffe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dean throws a shot from downtown. Redcliffe moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Redcliffe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dean throws a series of punches but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Dean throws out a loose jab but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Redcliffe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That kick from Redcliffe tenderised Dean's leg. Dean is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Redcliffe with a nice calf kick.
Dean thuds his right hand into Redcliffe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dean misses with a wild combination.
Dean dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Redcliffe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Redcliffe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dean throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redcliffe manages to avoid it.
Redcliffe connects with an inside leg kick.
Dean misses with a lunging right hand
and Redcliffe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Redcliffe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Redcliffe misses with a body shot.
Redcliffe lands with a hook. Dean tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Redcliffe works Dean's body with a nice hook.
Redcliffe cracks Dean with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe jabs at Dean's body.
Nice defenses there by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dean. Dean circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Redcliffe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Redcliffe ducks under a wild hook from Dean.
Dean misses with an uppercut.
Redcliffe lands a jab to Dean's midsection.
Dean swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice cross by Dean.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dean throws a poor cross that misses
and Redcliffe makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dean really felt that one!
Redcliffe connects with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands with a right hand.
Dean connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Dean throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Redcliffe.
Dean on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Redcliffe. Redcliffe obviously looking to wear him down.
Redcliffe throws a lazy right hand but Dean sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dean looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Redcliffe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dean throws a jab when Redcliffe was well out of range.
Dean loads up on a big right hand but Redcliffe slips the punch.
Dean misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Redcliffe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dean's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Redcliffe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Redcliffe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dean throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redcliffe manages to avoid it.
Redcliffe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Redcliffe half committed to a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe moves away from the strike by Dean.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Redcliffe catches Dean with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Redcliffe stuns Dean with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Redcliffe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dean.
Dean ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Redcliffe cracks Dean with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Redcliffe moves out of range of the strikes.
Redcliffe connects with a crisp jab.
Dean takes one to the chin there.
Dean has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Redcliffe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dean.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Redcliffe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Redcliffe finds it's way through Dean's defenses.
Dean fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dean rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Redcliffe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dean throws a hook but Redcliffe blocks it.
A low kick lands for Redcliffe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dean misses with a hook. Redcliffe ducked under it nicely.
Redcliffe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Redcliffe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dean can do to turn this around?
Dean swings for the body but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Redcliffe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dean throws out the jab.
Dean staying out of range there.
Redcliffe lands a nice shot to the body.
Redcliffe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Dean throws a jab when Redcliffe was well out of range.
Redcliffe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
No joy there for Dean, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Redcliffe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Redcliffe 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.
Dean lands with a nice body punch.
Redcliffe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dean will feel that in the morning.
Redcliffe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dean on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Redcliffe. Redcliffe obviously looking to wear him down.
Redcliffe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Redcliffe - that will leave a mark!
Redcliffe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Dean misses.
Dean on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dean avoids a kick to the body.
Kwame Redcliffe is winning the standup battle so far.
Redcliffe with a nice calf kick.
Redcliffe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Redcliffe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Redcliffe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dean throws a shot from downtown. Redcliffe moves away and avoids it.
Redcliffe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Redcliffe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dean avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Redcliffe moves out of range of the strikes.
Redcliffe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dean.
Redcliffe tests Dean's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Redcliffe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Redcliffe connects with a looping right hand.
Redcliffe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dean takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Redcliffe misses the shot to the body.
Dean lunges at Redcliffe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Redcliffe's hand.
Redcliffe digs a good hook to Dean's body.
Dean takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Redcliffe with a hook.
Dean walks into a stiff left hand from Redcliffe.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Redcliffe. #T3#
Dean looks to score with a jab to the body but Redcliffe is just out of range.
Dean swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dean has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a nice shot to the body.
Redcliffe scores with a sloppy right hand. Dean should have avoided that one.
Dean slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dean lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Redcliffe circles away quickly and effectively.
Redcliffe scoring well with a low kick there.
Redcliffe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dean throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Redcliffe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice shot by Redcliffe.
Dean looks to throw the jab but Redcliffe is out of range.
Dean swinging wildly here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dean misses with a straight right. #T4#
Dean misses with a double jab.
Redcliffe lands with a hook. Dean tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Dean 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 a body shot. Nice footwork from Dean.
Redcliffe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dean's sensitive parts.
Redcliffe thows a body kick. Dean tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Redcliffe slips a jab and a cross from Dean.
Redcliffe slips a straight right by Dean.
Redcliffe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dean misses with a hook.
Redcliffe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dean's head.
A big left from Dean misses.
Redcliffe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe jabs Dean right on the nose. Dean blinks but takes it well.
Dean misses the jab.
Nice body kick there by Redcliffe.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dean lands with a hook. Redcliffe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Redcliffe scoring well with a low kick there.
Redcliffe scores with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Dean takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Redcliffe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dean.
Redcliffe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dean takes a swing at Redcliffe's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot lands for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dean throws a big shot that misses.
Redcliffe tried to counter with a leg kick but Dean avoided it.
Redcliffe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Redcliffe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Redcliffe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dean. That did some damage!
Dean misses with a looping right.
Redcliffe thows a body kick. Dean tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Redcliffe connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redcliffe's corner calls for a 1-2. Redcliffe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
No joy there for Dean, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Redcliffe connects with an inside leg kick.
Redcliffe scores with a jab. Dean acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Redcliffe. That's going to slow Dean down.
Redcliffe connects with a leg kick. #T1#
Redcliffe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dean in his tracks.
Dean takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Redcliffe blocks a jab.
Dean walks forward, straight into a front kick from Redcliffe.
Dean throws a body shot but no joy.
Dean misses with a body shot.
Dean scores with a sloppy right hand. Redcliffe should have avoided that one.
Redcliffe throws a good cross that connects.
A solid body kick from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe looks to score with a jab to the body but Dean is just out of range.
Dean has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe scoring well with a low kick there.
Dean swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dean misses with a looping right.
Redcliffe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Redcliffe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dean misses with a two punch combination.
Redcliffe feints and then cracks Dean's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dean down.
Redcliffe slips a jab from Dean.#T2#
Redcliffe slips a jab from Dean.
Redcliffe fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dean just manages to avoid it.
Dean misses with an uppercut. Redcliffe saw that one coming.
Dean has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Redcliffe.
Dean looks to land a right hand but Redcliffe moved out of range.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Redcliffe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Redcliffe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Redcliffe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice body kick from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dean throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dean takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dean misses with an uppercut. Redcliffe saw that one coming.
Redcliffe looks to throw the jab but Dean is out of range.
Dean takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dean looks to land a right hand but Redcliffe moved out of range.
Dean on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dean fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
Redcliffe scoring well with a low kick there.
Dean chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Redcliffe can pounce on him.
Dean throws a hook but Redcliffe avoids it easily.
Dean drops his hands momentarily and Redcliffe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Redcliffe loads up on a big right hand but Dean slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Dean throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dean misses the shot to the body.
Dean throws a body punch but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Redcliffe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dean.
Elijah Dean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dean takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Redcliffe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dean misses with a lunging right hand
and Redcliffe counters with a good, hard body kick but Dean shrugs it off.
Dean takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A chopping leg kick lands by Redcliffe.
Dean takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redcliffe throws a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Redcliffe.
A low kick lands for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dean.
Redcliffe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Dean scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dean takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Redcliffe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Redcliffe feints and then cracks Dean's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dean down.
Nice body kick there by Redcliffe.
Dean misses with a looping right.
Redcliffe moves out of range of the strikes.
Dean throws a left and a right that both miss
and Redcliffe counters with an inside leg kick.
Redcliffe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dean. That did some damage!
The fighters circle momentarily. Redcliffe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dean throws a nice looking combination but Redcliffe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dean jabs Redcliffe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Redcliffe scores with a kick to the midsection.
Redcliffe lands a head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Redcliffe connects with a leg kick.
Redcliffe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Redcliffe, as that shot connected.
Kwame Redcliffe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A thudding body kick lands there by Redcliffe!
Redcliffe scores with a sloppy right hand. Dean should have avoided that one.

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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Redcliffe!
An out of breath Kwame Redcliffe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Elijah Dean spoke after the fight, saying 'I’m sorry for disgrace my fans & my team for my performance. I will be back stronger, Believe me! âœŠðŸ½'.

Event: ENIGMA 49
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1#
Redcliffe misses with a low kick.
Tomoguchi dips to his left and cracks Redcliffe with an uppercut!
Redcliffe has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Redcliffe slips a jab from Tomoguchi.
The fighters circling - Redcliffe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Redcliffe delivers a nice body kick.
Redcliffe moves away from the strike by Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi scores with a punch to the head.
Tomoguchi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Redcliffe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Tomoguchi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Redcliffe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice body kick from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe moves out of range as Tomoguchi strikes.
Tomoguchi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Redcliffe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tomoguchi misses with a looping left.
Tomoguchi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Redcliffe can pounce on him.
Tomoguchi's coach down at Deathsquad was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tomoguchi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Redcliffe. Beautiful body shot.
Redcliffe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Redcliffe to score with a decent uppercut.
Tomoguchi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Redcliffe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi lands a right hook to the body.
Redcliffe throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Redcliffe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A good leg kick by Redcliffe.
A jab from Tomoguchi misses.
Redcliffe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
Tomoguchi clinches with his opponent.
Redcliffe misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi working aggressively here. #BC#
Redcliffe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A chopping leg kick lands by Redcliffe.
Tomoguchi tries to clinch but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Redcliffe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tomoguchi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Redcliffe throws a jab but it's blocked by Tomoguchi. #CL2#
Tomoguchi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Redcliffe, pushing him back against the cage.
Tomoguchi misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redcliffe misses with the head strike.
Redcliffe lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Redcliffe breaks the clinch.
Tomoguchi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tomoguchi throws a big shot that misses.
Tomoguchi 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.#T2#
Redcliffe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tomoguchi just misses with a punch to the body.
Redcliffe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Redcliffe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tomoguchi moves away from the strike by Redcliffe.
Tomoguchi misses with a hook.
Redcliffe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tomoguchi misses the shot to the body.
Redcliffe tried to counter with a leg kick but Tomoguchi avoided it.
A big right from Tomoguchi misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Redcliffe slips a straight right by Tomoguchi.
Redcliffe misses with a hook. Tomoguchi ducked under it nicely.
Tomoguchi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Redcliffe.
Tomoguchi throws a jab when Redcliffe was well out of range.
Tomoguchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Redcliffe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tomoguchi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tomoguchi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Redcliffe works the jab nicely.
Tomoguchi just misses with a punch to the body.
Redcliffe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Redcliffe motions for Tomoguchi to come forward. Redcliffe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shinji Tomoguchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good shot there by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tomoguchi throws the left hand but Redcliffe avoids the punch easily.
Tomoguchi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Redcliffe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tomoguchi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tomoguchi with a hook.
Redcliffe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Redcliffe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kwame Redcliffe is winning the standup battle so far.
Redcliffe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tomoguchi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Redcliffe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tomoguchi in his tracks.
Tomoguchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tomoguchi blocks a jab.
Tomoguchi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redcliffe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Redcliffe connects with a body shot that sends Tomoguchi's belly button to the back.
Redcliffe tries a low kick but Tomoguchi avoids it.
Tomoguchi loads up on a big right hand but Redcliffe slips the punch.
Tomoguchi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tomoguchi checks a leg kick.
Redcliffe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Redcliffe lands a leg kick that knocks Tomoguchi off balance momentarily.#T1##CL2#
Tomoguchi clinches.
Tomoguchi prevents Redcliffe from breaking the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Redcliffe breaks the clinch.
Tomoguchi misses the shot to the body.
Tomoguchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Redcliffe.
Tomoguchi 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 tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tomoguchi is able to avoid easily.
Tomoguchi throws a hook to the side of Redcliffe's head but Redcliffe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice uppercut lands for Tomoguchi. That snapped Redcliffe's head back.
Redcliffe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Redcliffe punishes Tomoguchi's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice leg kick from Redcliffe, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tomoguchi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tomoguchi throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redcliffe avoids the body shot from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi throws a body shot but no joy.
Redcliffe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tomoguchi can do to turn this around?
Tomoguchi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Redcliffe. Redcliffe obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Tomoguchi rushes Redcliffe and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Redcliffe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Redcliffe swats away the attempt to clinch by Tomoguchi.
Redcliffe throws a body punch but Tomoguchi moves out of range.
Tomoguchi throws a jab when Redcliffe was well out of range.
Tomoguchi misses with a wild body shot.
Redcliffe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tomoguchi misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Redcliffe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Redcliffe throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
Tomoguchi closes the distance and pushes Redcliffe back into the cage.#BC#
Redcliffe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe blocks a jab.
Redcliffe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick which misses Tomoguchi's front leg but catches the back leg as Tomoguchi tries to avoid it.
Tomoguchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redcliffe moves away.
Redcliffe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tomoguchi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tomoguchi lands an overhand right.
Redcliffe connects with a body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A good leg kick by Redcliffe.
Tomoguchi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Redcliffe. That snapped Tomoguchi's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Redcliffe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tomoguchi tries to clinch but Redcliffe is having none of it.
Tomoguchi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tomoguchi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tomoguchi misses with a looping left.
Tomoguchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tomoguchi takes a swing at Redcliffe's ribcage but misses.
Tomoguchi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tomoguchi just misses with a punch to the body.
Tomoguchi throws out a loose jab but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Redcliffe misses the target.
Redcliffe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tomoguchi tries to clinch but Redcliffe is having none of it.
Tomoguchi ducks right into an uppercut from Redcliffe.
Tomoguchi throws a hook but Redcliffe blocks it.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick which misses Tomoguchi's front leg but catches the back leg as Tomoguchi tries to avoid it.
Tomoguchi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Redcliffe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A low kick lands for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe slips under a jab.
A lazy left from Redcliffe finds it's target.
Tomoguchi doesn't manage to clinch there - Redcliffe circles away.
Redcliffe cracks Tomoguchi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Redcliffe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Tomoguchi is looking to clinch but Redcliffe is avoiding it.
Redcliffe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Redcliffe lands with an uppercut that bounces Tomoguchi off the cage and back into range.
Redcliffe scores with a jab to the head.
Redcliffe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tomoguchi.
Redcliffe half committed to a counter leg kick.
Redcliffe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Redcliffe throws a body kick that misses.
Redcliffe sizes up Tomoguchi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tomoguchi tries to move into range but Redcliffe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tomoguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redcliffe manages to avoid it.
Redcliffe staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Tomoguchi misses its intended target.
And Redcliffe counters with a quick kick to the body but Tomoguchi blocks it.#CL2#
Tomoguchi moves into range and clinches up with Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tomoguchis head.
A short right from Redcliffe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tomoguchi throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redcliffe.
Tomoguchi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Redcliffe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tomoguchi or not.
Redcliffe misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tomoguchi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses with a punch to the body.
Tomoguchi blocking some punches.
Redcliffe struggles to land a body shot inside as Tomoguchi controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomoguchi.
Redcliffe lands a shot to the body.
Redcliffe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tomoguchi struggles to land a body shot inside as Redcliffe controls his hands.
Tomoguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Redcliffe.
Tomoguchi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redcliffe prevents a body shot from Tomoguchi.
Redcliffe digs a right hand underneath Tomoguchi's ribcage. Tomoguchi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Redcliffe.
Tomoguchi tries to work over Redcliffe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tomoguchi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Redcliffe.#BC#
Redcliffe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redcliffe stuns Tomoguchi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tomoguchi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Both fighters circling a little - Redcliffe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Redcliffe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kwame Redcliffe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tomoguchi misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Redcliffe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Redcliffe, 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Redcliffe!
A very excited looking Kwame Redcliffe made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ENIGMA 44
Date: Sep 19, 2021

#R1#
Damnation tries to close the distance and clinch up but Redcliffe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Redcliffe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Redcliffe thuds his right hand into Damnation's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice defenses there by Damnation.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redcliffe lands a nice looking body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Redcliffe.
Damnation has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Damnation tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Damnation keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Damnation has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Redcliffe.
Damnation uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redcliffe.
Damnation has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe connects with a leg kick.
Redcliffe 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.
We've been told by Redcliffe's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redcliffe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Redcliffe is looking to counter punch.
Damnation 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.
Damnation moves in looking to clinch but Redcliffe pushes him off.#T1#
A lazy body kick from Redcliffe #TD2#
and Damnation counters with a shoot takedown. Redcliffe fights it but they end up in guard.

Redcliffe manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Redcliffe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Damnation.
Redcliffe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Redcliffe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kwame Redcliffe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Damnation takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Redcliffe scores with a spinning back kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redcliffe throws the kick towards the body but Damnation avoids it.
Damnation tries to clinch but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Damnation takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Redcliffe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Damnation.
Damnation doesn't manage to clinch there - Redcliffe circles away.
Damnation drops his hands momentarily and Redcliffe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Redcliffe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Damnation walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Damnation shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Redcliffe tries to score with a low kick but Damnation moves his leg out of the way.
Redcliffe thumps Damnation with a low kick.
Damnation checks a low kick from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Damnation's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Redcliffe circles away from the clinch attempt.
A left lands for Redcliffe.
Damnation stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe sizes up Damnation with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A cross from Redcliffe lands.
Damnation takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheers as Redcliffe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Damnation doesn't seem phased though.
Redcliffe misses with a low kick.
Damnation feints the counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Redcliffe throws a push kick but Damnation slaps the foot to one side.
Redcliffe lands with a nice body punch.
Damnation shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Redcliffe thumps Damnation with a low kick.
Redcliffe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Damnation clinches.
Damnation scores with a shot to the side of Redcliffe's head.
Damnation is trying to pull guard but Redcliffe has him pressed against the cage.
Damnation misses with a hook from the clinch.
Damnation has Redcliffe pressed against the cage, preventing Redcliffe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Damnation. #TD2#
Damnation drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Damnation working for a triangle but Redcliffe defends it easily.
Damnation seems keen to control Redcliffe's posture.#T1##SUB2#
Damnation had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Redcliffe defends it easily.
Damnation wants to sweep but no luck.
Redcliffe wants to pass the guard but Damnation is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Damnation working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Redcliffe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Redcliffe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Redcliffe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Redcliffe tries to stand but Damnation is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Damnation is looking for a triangle but Redcliffe pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Damnation looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Redcliffe. That snapped Damnation's head back.
Redcliffe tests Damnation's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Redcliffe throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redcliffe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Damnation takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Damnation has Redcliffe up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Redcliffe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Damnation is out of range.
A jab from Redcliffe finds it's way through Damnation's defenses.
Damnation is looking to clinch but Redcliffe is avoiding it.
Damnation fails with an attempt to clinch.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Redcliffe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Damnation.#CL2#
Damnation rushes Redcliffe and presses him up against the cage.
Redcliffe lands a left hand.
Damnation blocks an uppercut.
Redcliffe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redcliffe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Damnation can do to turn this around?
Redcliffe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Damnation backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damnation tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Damnation gets control of Redcliffe's arms and successfully pulls guard. Damnation will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Redcliffe wants to pass the guard but Damnation is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Damnation has his foot on Redcliffe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Redcliffe works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Redcliffe preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Damnation has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Redcliffe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Redcliffe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jimmy Damnation has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Damnation had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Redcliffe defends it easily.
Redcliffe trying to control but Damnation is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Damnation had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Redcliffe defends it easily.#SUB2#
Damnation is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Redcliffe defends well.
Redcliffe preventing the sweep.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Damnation throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Damnation on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kwame Redcliffe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good leg kick by Redcliffe.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Redcliffe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Redcliffe, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: ENIGMA 37
Date: Aug 15, 2021

#R1#
Redcliffe throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
so Neer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Redcliffe has his feet on Neer's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Neer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redcliffe is looking to regain half guard here but Neer keeps moving and retains side control.
Redcliffe is working hard here to advance position.
Redcliffe can't do much from the bottom here.
Redcliffe's coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Neer tries for a kimura but Redcliffe is defending well.
Neer is looking to take a break and control but Redcliffe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Redcliffe struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Neer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Redcliffe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Neer passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Redcliffe! #SUB2#
Neer working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Redcliffe sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Redcliffe is refusing to be controlled, as Neer sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Neer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T2##SUB2#
Neer is looking for a kimura here.
Neer wants to take a breather but Redcliffe is having none of it.
Redcliffe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Redcliffe wants to stand and escape but Neer is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zachary Neer Neer will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Redcliffe throws a lazy right hand but Neer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Neer tries to counter with a clinch but Redcliffe shakes him off and moves away.
Neer shoots in but no luck this time.
Redcliffe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Redcliffe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Neer shoots in looking for a takedown. Redcliffe tries to sprawl out of it but Neer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Redcliffe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Neer has his takedown stuffed
and Redcliffe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zachary Neer Neer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick but Neer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Neer wants to counter with a clinch but Redcliffe pushes him away.
Neer with a poor takedown
and Redcliffe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Neer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Redcliffe looks to throw the jab but Neer is out of range.
Neer tries for a takedown but Redcliffe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Redcliffe misses its target.#TD2#
Neer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Neer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Neer drops an elbow to the side of Redcliffe's head.
Redcliffe controlling the position for now.#T2#
Neer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Redcliffe keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Neer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Redcliffe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Neer is trying to control the action in half guard but Redcliffe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Redcliffe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neer is looking to stall here but Redcliffe recovers full guard.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Neer shoots in looking for a takedown but Redcliffe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Neer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Neer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Redcliffe tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Neer is in Redcliffe's guard.
Redcliffe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Neer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Redcliffe's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redcliffe managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Redcliffe looking to control.
Neer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Neer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Redcliffe trying to keep a closed guard but Neer is proving a slippery customer.
Neer stops Redcliffe from standing up.
Neer cracks Redcliffe with a solid left hand.
Redcliffe looking for a sweep. Not yet Redcliffe, not yet.
Redcliffe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Redcliffe has Neer pulled in close to control his posture.
Redcliffe wants to sweep here but Neer controlling him for the moment. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neer trying to control the position from guard on top but Redcliffe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A combination from Neer does no damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands with a hook. Neer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Neer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

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.
I think Redcliffe 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Zachary Neer Neer!
Zachary Neer Neer really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Overeemâ€™s Horse Meat logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: ENIGMA 30
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Dhargey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dhargey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Redcliffe.#CL#
Dhargey has closed the distance and engaged Redcliffe in a clinch. #TD#
Dhargey has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Redcliffe uses from the top position. #SUB#
Redcliffe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dhargey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Redcliffe has managed to get both his arms back between Dhargey's legs - danger averted.
Dhargey keeping moving, preventing Redcliffe from controlling successfully.
Dhargey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Redcliffe controls the pace.
Redcliffe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dhargey is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Dhargey is looking for a triangle but Redcliffe pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dhargey is looking to cinch up a triangle. Redcliffe throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Dhargey's body to avoid the submission. Dhargey has instead reached around Redcliffe's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Dhargey arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Yaden Dhargey!
Yaden Dhargey retains his lightweight title!
Yaden Dhargey thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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 19
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1#
Kozlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Redcliffe.
Kozlov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kozlov throws a body shot but no joy.
Redcliffe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kozlov misses the shot to the body.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Redcliffe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kozlov momentarily.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick which misses Kozlov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kozlov tries to avoid it.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redcliffe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fighters circling - Redcliffe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Redcliffe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kozlov takes a swing at Redcliffe's ribcage but misses.
Redcliffe misses with a body kick.
Redcliffe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kozlov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kozlov throws a hook but Redcliffe avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kozlov looks to land a right hand but Redcliffe moved out of range.
Redcliffe catches Kozlov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Redcliffe looks to throw the jab but Kozlov is out of range. #T1#
Redcliffe blocks a jab.
Redcliffe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kozlov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kozlov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Redcliffe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kozlov moves away.
Redcliffe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kozlov is able to avoid easily.
A quick step to the side and Kozlov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kozlov scores with a three punch combo!
Nice jab there from Kozlov.
Kozlov avoids the body shot from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kozlov jabs Redcliffe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kozlov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kozlov there as he acknowledges the shot.
A leg kick checked by Kozlov.
A quick step to the side and Kozlov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kozlov missing with a left hand there. Redcliffe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kozlov takes a swing at Redcliffe's ribcage but misses.
Redcliffe scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Redcliffe.
Kozlov misses with the combination. #T2#
Redcliffe throws a jab when Kozlov was well out of range.
Redcliffe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kozlov is out of range and Redcliffe settles back down.
Kozlov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kozlov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Redcliffe misses the jab.
Redcliffe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kozlov on the side of the head.
Redcliffe ducks under a wild hook from Kozlov.
Kozlov misses with a double jab
and Redcliffe counters with a thumping low kick.
Redcliffe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Redcliffe scores with a spinning back kick!
Redcliffe scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redcliffe misses with a hook
and Kozlov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Redcliffe slips under a jab from Kozlov.
Redcliffe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kozlov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kozlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redcliffe was well out of range. Poor timing from Kozlov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kozlov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kozlov to score with a decent uppercut.
Redcliffe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kozlov finds it's way round the side to connect with Redcliffe's head.
A big left from Redcliffe misses.
Kozlov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Redcliffe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Redcliffe pushes Kozlov away with a front kick.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Kozlov misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Redcliffe 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.
Redcliffe jabs at Kozlov's body.
Redcliffe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kozlov's hands.
Redcliffe lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kozlov takes a step back to recover.
Redcliffe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Redcliffe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kozlov.
Redcliffe thumps Kozlov with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body kick there by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Redcliffe. #T1#
Redcliffe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Redcliffe misses with a hook
and Redcliffe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kozlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kozlov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kozlov 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.
Kozlov lands with a right hand.
Redcliffe lands a head shot.
Redcliffe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kozlov.
Kozlov throws a series of punches but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Redcliffe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Redcliffe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kozlov cracks Redcliffe with a right hand to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick from Redcliffe, right into the meat of the thigh.
Redcliffe cracks Kozlov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kozlov throws a combination that misses
and Redcliffe counters with a nice uppercut.
Redcliffe defending well as Kozlov loads up on a big left hand.
Kozlov walks into a jab.#T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Kozlov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kozlov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Redcliffe dodges the punch combination from Kozlov.
Kozlov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice jab there from Redcliffe.
Kozlov throws a body punch but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Redcliffe has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Redcliffe connects with a looping right hand.
Redcliffe works Kozlov's body with a nice hook.
Redcliffe connects with a high kick.
Kozlov checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab lands there for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a slapping body shot.
Redcliffe feints and then cracks Kozlov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kozlov down.
Redcliffe tests Kozlov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe 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#
Redcliffe throws out a loose jab but Kozlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kozlov.
Redcliffe with a nice cross.
Kozlov misses with a hook. Redcliffe ducked under it nicely.
Kozlov backing away here, and Redcliffe unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Redcliffe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kozlov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses with a lunging right hand
and Kozlov counters with a nice uppercut.
Redcliffe throws a low kick but Kozlov avoids it.
Kozlov checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Kozlov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice shot by Redcliffe.
Kozlov misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe thumps Kozlov with a low kick.
Redcliffe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kozlov misses with a wild body shot.
Redcliffe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kozlov. Redcliffe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redcliffe needs to keep his hands up - Kozlov had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Kozlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab lands there for Redcliffe.
A jab from Redcliffe does it's job there.
Kozlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redcliffe moves away.
Kozlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kozlov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kozlov jabs Redcliffe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kozlov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice cross by Kozlov.
Kozlov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Redcliffe scores with a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Kozlov blocks the low kick.
Redcliffe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kozlov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Redcliffe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kozlov.
Redcliffe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kozlov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Igor Kozlov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kozlov throws out a loose jab but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcliffe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A low kick lands for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe connects with a body shot.
Kozlov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kozlov just misses with a punch to the body.
Redcliffe tries to land a front kick but Kozlov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kozlov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Redcliffe. Redcliffe obviously looking to wear him down.
Redcliffe throws a looping overhand right but Kozlov ducks down to avoid it.
Redcliffe misses the body punch
enabling Kozlov to counter with a crisp jab.
Redcliffe catches Kozlov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A slapping leg kick lands for Redcliffe.
No joy there for Kozlov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Redcliffe misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kozlov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kwame Redcliffe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kozlov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Redcliffe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kozlov scrambles back to his feet.
Redcliffe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Redcliffe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Redcliffe 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Redcliffe!
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: 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 46
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1#
Redcliffe lands a glancing blow to the side of Zhao's head.
Zhao throws a wild body kick that Redcliffe sees coming a mile off.
Redcliffe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zhao only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zhao throws a leg kick that misses.
Redcliffe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zhao's sensitive parts.
Redcliffe checks a leg kick.
Redcliffe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zhao looks for the body kick but Redcliffe saw that one coming.
Redcliffe checks a low kick from Zhao.
A leg kick checked by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a low kick, looking for Zhao's leg but Zhao calmly moves out of range.
Zhao was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Redcliffe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Redcliffe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zhao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zhao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao throws out a leg kick but Redcliffe moves out of range and Zhao only half commits.
Good standup being displayed there by Redcliffe as he connects with a hook.
Redcliffe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zhao wants to land a leg kick but Redcliffe is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Redcliffe misses the target.
Zhao looks for the body kick but Redcliffe saw that one coming.
Redcliffe sizes up Zhao with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhao misses with a body kick.#T1#
Zhao walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zhao takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zhao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Redcliffe.
Zhao has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a nice shot that snaps Zhao's head back.
Redcliffe throws out a powerful jab.
Redcliffe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been told by Redcliffe's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Redcliffe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Redcliffe throws a body kick that misses.
Zhao follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Redcliffe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Redcliffe.
Redcliffe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Redcliffe scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redcliffe lands a nice looking body shot.
Zhao fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Redcliffe is out of range.
Redcliffe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Redcliffe blocks the body kick.
Zhao throws a leg kick but Redcliffe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zhao sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zhao is looking to score with low kicks.
Redcliffe fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zhao just manages to avoid it.#T2#
Zhao throws a solid leg kick but Redcliffe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zhao.
Redcliffe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zhao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zhao doesn't seem bothered though.
Redcliffe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zhao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Redcliffe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zhao closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zhao is looking to chop away at Redcliffe's legs.
Redcliffe appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Redcliffe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zhao takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Redcliffe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zhao looks to land a body kick but Redcliffe moved away.
Redcliffe lands a nice looking body kick.
Zhao takes one to the chin there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body kick there by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe connects with an inside leg kick.
Redcliffe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zhao. That did some damage!
Redcliffe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zhao throws a low kick but Redcliffe avoids it.

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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 10:9
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 10:9
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 10:9

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: CWT-Program Sydney 2
Date: Jan 24, 2021

#R1#
Redcliffe throws a solid leg kick but Sitsongrit takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Redcliffe.
Sitsongrit flicks out a counter leg kick but Redcliffe steps away.
Redcliffe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sitsongrit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Redcliffe throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a body kick.
Redcliffe tries to land a front kick but Sitsongrit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Redcliffe lands a front kick.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sitsongrit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Redcliffe in his tracks.
Redcliffe with a nice calf kick.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick.
Redcliffe misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe thows a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Redcliffe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it well.
Redcliffe throws a solid leg kick but Sitsongrit takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Redcliffe.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
Redcliffe misses with a leg kick
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Redcliffe thows a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it
and Sitsongrit counters with a body kick that stops Redcliffe in his tracks momentarily. #T1#
Sitsongrit blocks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Redcliffe backing away here, and Sitsongrit unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Redcliffe throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A lazy body kick from Redcliffe
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Redcliffe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through Redcliffe's defenses.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Redcliffe misses the target.
Redcliffe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit with a hook.
Redcliffe misses with a low kick.
Redcliffe looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
And Sitsongrit responds with a good body kick, but Redcliffe manages to step out the way in time.
Redcliffe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Redcliffe.
Sitsongrit steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Redcliffe misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
Sitsongrit avoids a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bone on bone clash there as Sitsongrit blocks the leg kick.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A low kick from Redcliffe misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a slapping leg kick.
Redcliffe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range and Redcliffe settles back down.
Sitsongrit cracks Redcliffe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses with a left hand
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Redcliffe thows a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it
and Sitsongrit counters with an inside leg kick.
Redcliffe thows a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Redcliffe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Redcliffe thows a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
Sapapetch Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sitsongrit 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 9:10
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 9:10
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sapapetch Sitsongrit!

Event: CWT-Program Sydney
Date: Jan 17, 2021

#R1#
Redcliffe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alves Da Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alves Da Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alves Da Silva moves out of range of the body kick from Redcliffe.
Alves Da Silva thumps Redcliffe with a low kick.
Alves Da Silva is looking to slow Redcliffe down with leg kicks.
Alves Da Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Alves Da Silva tries to land a leg kick but Redcliffe saw it coming and moves away.
Alves Da Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A good leg kick by Alves Da Silva.
A good leg kick by Alves Da Silva.
Redcliffe scores with a spinning back kick!
Redcliffe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alves Da Silva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Redcliffe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alves Da Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redcliffe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Redcliffe blocks a leg kick.
Alves Da Silva misses with a low kick.
Redcliffe only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Redcliffe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alves Da Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Redcliffe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alves Da Silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses with a body kick. #T1#
Alves Da Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Redcliffe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alves Da Silva checks a leg kick.
Redcliffe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That kick from Alves Da Silva tenderised Redcliffe's leg. Redcliffe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alves Da Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alves Da Silva misses with a body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alves Da Silva checks a leg kick.
Alves Da Silva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alves Da Silva is out of range.
Alves Da Silva motions for Redcliffe to come forward. Alves Da Silva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Redcliffe moves out of range as Alves Da Silva throws a body kick.
Alves Da Silva connects with a leg kick.
Redcliffe tried to score with a low kick but Alves Da Silva checks it.
Redcliffe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alves Da Silva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alves Da Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alves Da Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
Redcliffe misses with a body kick.
Redcliffe throws a low kick but Alves Da Silva avoids it.
Redcliffe tries to land a front kick but Alves Da Silva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A leg kick checked by Alves Da Silva.
Redcliffe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alves Da Silva appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Redcliffe misses with a low kick. #T2#
Redcliffe motions for Alves Da Silva to come forward. Redcliffe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alves Da Silva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Redcliffe checks it well.
Redcliffe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alves Da Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Redcliffe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alves Da Silva. That one must have hurt.
Alves Da Silva throws a leg kick but Redcliffe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Redcliffe checks a low kick from Alves Da Silva.
A leg kick checked by Alves Da Silva.
Redcliffe misses with a body kick.
Alves Da Silva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Redcliffe wants to land a leg kick but Alves Da Silva is out of range.
Redcliffe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Alves Da Silva if he has to take too many more of those.
Alves Da Silva pivots, looking for a leg kick but Redcliffe is out of range and Alves Da Silva settles back down.
Redcliffe throws the kick towards the body but Alves Da Silva avoids it.
Redcliffe throws out a leg kick but Alves Da Silva moves out of range and Redcliffe only half commits.
Redcliffe misses with a kick to the body.
Redcliffe misses with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alves Da Silva throws a wild body kick that Redcliffe sees coming a mile off.
Redcliffe tries a quick counter leg kick but Alves Da Silva is wise to it.
Nice body kick there by Redcliffe.
Alves Da Silva moves out of range of the leg kick from Redcliffe.
Alves Da Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Redcliffe checks a low kick from Alves Da Silva.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lazar Alves Da Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alves Da Silva 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 10:9
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 10:9
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 10:9

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

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