Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Kikku 6
Date: May 23, 2021

#R1#
Mauler with a hook.
Sang connects with a leg kick.
Mauler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mauler throws a body shot but no joy.
Mauler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Sang. Those never looked like landing.
Sang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Mauler finds it's way through Sang's defenses.
Jab from Mauler.
Sang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sang there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sang misses with an uppercut.
Sang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mauler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Clubber Sang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mauler digs a good hook to Sang's body. #CL#
Mauler has managed to clinch.
Mauler digs a right hand into Sang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sang's gas tank.
Sang looks winded!
Sang avoiding damage as Mauler throws knees to the body.
A short right from Mauler on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Mauler. #T1#
Mauler is working Sang over against the ropes.
Mauler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mauler pushes Sang back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Mauler tries to throw a body punch but Sang avoids it by throwing Mauler back against the ropes.
Sang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mauler.
Mauler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sang missing with knees to the body.
Mauler leaning against his opponent.
Mauler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sang avoids it.
Mauler tries a body shot but Sang blocks it.
Mauler tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T2#
Mauler lands a body shot.
Mauler scores with a hook to the body.
Mauler lands with a left to the head.
Mauler scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mauler.
Sang takes a shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Clubber Sang has been cut.
Mauler lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mauler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sang avoids it.
A left hand lands to the body for Mauler.
Mauler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mauler misses with a punch to the body.
Mauler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sang's elbow. #T3#
Mauler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mauler leaning against his opponent.
Mauler tries to throw a body punch but Sang avoids it by throwing Mauler back against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Mauler.
Mauler taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sang tries a knee to the head but Mauler blocks it.
Mauler cracks Sang with a nice body shot.
Mauler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Mauler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mauler digs a right hand underneath Sang's ribcage. Sang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mauler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mauler lands a body punch.
Mauler lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mauler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mauler trying to land knees to the body.
Mauler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mauler lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mauler 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!
Sang managing to block the knees to the body from Mauler.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Mauler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clubber Sang's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sang throws a leg kick but Mauler checks it.
Sang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mauler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sang can do to turn this around?#CL#
Mauler forces Sang back against the ropes and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Mauler.
Mauler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Mauler.
Mauler tries to throw a body punch but Sang avoids it by throwing Mauler back against the ropes.
Mauler cracks Sang with a nice body shot.
Mauler presses Sang against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mauler stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sang is breathing heavily.
Mauler scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Mauler scores with a shot to the side of Sang's head.
Mauler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sang.
Darth Mauler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mauler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sang is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Mauler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sang's elbow.
Mauler digs a right hand into Sang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sang's gas tank.
Mauler lands a right hand.
Mauler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sang.
Mauler lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mauler tries a knee to the head but Sang blocks it.
Mauler content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T2#
Mauler avoiding damage as Sang throws knees to the body.
Mauler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Mauler.
Sang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mauler misses with a knee strike.
Mauler blocks a body shot from Sang.
Sang blocks a body shot from Mauler.
A right hand to the body from Mauler.
Mauler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mauler putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sang in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mauler will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sang up against the ropes.#T3#
Sang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mauler digs a right hand underneath Sang's ribcage. Sang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mauler has Sang pressed against the ropes.
Mauler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mauler controlling the action here for a moment.
Mauler lands a body punch. #T4#
Mauler lands a body punch.
Mauler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sang.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mauler.
Sang managing to block the knees to the body from Mauler.
A hook to the body from Mauler.
Good body shot from Mauler.
Mauler lands a body punch.
Mauler stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A right hand to the body from Mauler.
Nice body punch from Mauler.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Mauler dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Clubber Sang'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.#R3#
Sang takes one to the side of the head.
Sang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mauler scores with a sloppy right hand. Sang should have avoided that one.
Sang throws a solid leg kick but Mauler takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sang.
Mauler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sang has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Mauler lands with a good body shot.
Clubber Sang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sang shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mauler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sang manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Mauler.#CL#
Mauler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mauler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sangs head.
Mauler lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mauler looking to throw knees to the head but Sang is blocking nicely.
Mauler lands a left hand.
Sang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Mauler misses with a body punch.
Mauler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Mauler is pushing Sang up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mauler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sang backwards.
Sang struggles to land a body shot inside as Mauler controls his hands.
Mauler struggles to land a body shot inside as Sang controls his hands.
Mauler struggles to land a body shot inside as Sang controls his hands.
Sang blocks a body shot from Mauler.
Mauler misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Mauler misses with a body punch.
Mauler lands a right hand.
Mauler avoiding damage as Sang throws knees to the body.
Mauler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mauler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mauler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sang's elbow.
Sang tries to land knees in the clinch but Mauler avoids the damage to the body.
Mauler is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mauler tries to land a knee to the head but Sang blocks with his arms.
Mauler can't find room to land a body shot as Sang controls the action.
Mauler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sang throws a punch but it's blocked by Mauler. #T3#
Mauler avoiding damage as Sang throws knees to the body.
Mauler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sang prevents a body shot from Mauler.
Mauler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Mauler struggles to land a body shot inside as Sang controls his hands.
Mauler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mauler scores with a hook to the body.
Mauler tries to land a knee to the head but Sang blocks with his arms.
Sang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mauler stalling the fight.
Sang is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mauler is keeping busy.#T4#
Mauler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mauler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mauler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sang.
Mauler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mauler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mauler cracks Sang with a nice body shot.
Mauler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mauler presses Sang against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mauler avoiding damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Mauler clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Clubber Sang's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Sang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mauler circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Mauler rushes Sang and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Sang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Mauler.
Sang swings wildly with an uppercut but Mauler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mauler lands a shoulder strike.
Mauler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Mauler.
Mauler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sang misses with some punches.
Mauler is leaning against Sang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sang is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
Mauler missing with knees to the body.
Mauler lands a body shot.
Sang blocks a body shot from Mauler.
Sang can't find room to land a body shot as Mauler controls the action.
Mauler lands a body punch.
Mauler digs a right hand into Sang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sang's gas tank.
Mauler lands a shot to the body.
Mauler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mauler. #ROC#Sang is rocked!
A bit of stalling here from Mauler.
Sang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sang is still on wobbly legs! Can Mauler finish him?#T2#
Mauler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mauler creates a bit of distance and cracks Sang with a big uppercut! Sang goes down! The referee pushes Mauler away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Sang make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Mauler takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Darth Mauler!
Darth Mauler retains his heavyweight title!
Darth Mauler seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Kikku 5
Date: May 02, 2021

#R1#
Mauler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Christoforou in his tracks. #CL#
Mauler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Christoforou, pushing him back against the ropes.
Mauler tries to land knees in the clinch but Christoforou avoids the damage to the body.
Christoforou prevents a body shot from Mauler.
Christoforou is trying to break free.#BC2#
Christoforou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Christoforou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mauler.
Christoforou throws out a counter right but Mauler avoids it with no problem.
Christoforou takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Christoforou digs a good hook to Mauler's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christoforou. Mauler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christoforou throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mauler misses with a hook
and Christoforou counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Mauler clinches up with Christoforou and pushes him back against the ropes.
Mauler will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Christoforou up against the ropes.
Mauler lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Christoforou is trying to force a seperation but Mauler has the dominant position.
Mauler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christoforou.
Mauler just leaning against Christoforou, taking a breather.
Christoforou looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Christoforou lands a left hand.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mauler - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mauler lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christoforou.
Still in the clinch, Christoforou scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mauler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christoforou's elbow.
Christoforou swings wildly with an uppercut but Mauler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christoforou lands an uppercut.
Mauler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Christoforou lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mauler backwards. #T2#
Mauler misses with a body punch.
Mauler takes a shot to the head.
Christoforou misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mauler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Christoforou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mauler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Christoforou.
Christoforou misses with some punches.
Mauler is working Christoforou over against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Christoforou fails to land.
Christoforou misses with a punch to the body.
Mauler cracks Christoforou with a nice body shot.
Christoforou misses with a punch on the inside.
Mauler blocks an uppercut.
Mauler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Christoforou working aggressively here. #T3#
Christoforou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Christoforou is trying to break the clinch but Mauler is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christoforou.
Mauler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Christoforou misses with a short punch on the inside.
Christoforou tries a body shot but Mauler blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Mauler.
Mauler trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mauler.
Mauler misses with a body punch.
Christoforou wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mauler has him pressed against the ropes.#BC2#
Christoforou breaks from the clinch.
Mauler misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Mauler misses the target.
Mauler misses with a straight left.
Christoforou now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
Mauler throws a hook but Christoforou blocks it.
Mauler missing with a left hand there. Christoforou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Darth Mauler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mauler lands the left hand.
Mauler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christoforou.
Mauler throws a jab but it's blocked by Christoforou.
Mauler is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mauler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christoforou.
Christoforou avoids the body shot from Mauler.
Christoforou swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christoforou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mauler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mauler missing with a left hand there. Christoforou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mauler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christoforou thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mauler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mauler seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mauler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Christoforou misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Panagiotis Christoforou dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Christoforou throws a hook to the side of Mauler's head but Mauler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mauler swings widly with a right hand
and Christoforou counters with a straight right hand.
Mauler thuds his right hand into Christoforou's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Christoforou walks into a straight right hand from Mauler.#CL#
Mauler forces Christoforou back against the ropes and clinches.#BC2#
Christoforou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mauler. Christoforou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christoforou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mauler.
Mauler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Christoforou tries a low kick but Mauler avoids it.
Mauler is looking to counter the offense by Christoforou and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mauler moves away from the strike by Christoforou.
Mauler tries to close the distance and clinch but Christoforou swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mauler dips to his left and cracks Christoforou with an uppercut!
A decent looking cross lands there for Mauler.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mauler misses with a straight left.
Christoforou let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Mauler slips under a jab.
Christoforou looks to land a right hand but Mauler moved out of range.
Christoforou misses with an uppercut. Mauler saw that one coming.#CL#
Mauler moves into the clinch successfully.
Mauler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Panagiotis Christoforou seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Christoforou prevents a body shot from Mauler.
The referee calls for Mauler to work.
Christoforou on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mauler throws a punch but it's blocked by Christoforou.
A body shot lands from Mauler.
Christoforou gets through Mauler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Christoforou lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Christoforou is trying to break the clinch but Mauler has him pressed against the ropes.
Mauler tries to throw a body punch but Christoforou avoids it by throwing Mauler back against the ropes. #T2#
Christoforou is trying to break free.
Christoforou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mauler struggles to land a body shot inside as Christoforou controls his hands.
Christoforou lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mauler backwards.
Christoforou working aggressively here.
Mauler scores with a shot to the side of Christoforou's head.
Christoforou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Christoforou blocks a body shot from Mauler.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mauler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Mauler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Panagiotis Christoforou has been cut.
Christoforou wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Christoforou scores with a shoulder strike.
Mauler lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Mauler dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Christoforou lands with a left to the head.
Christoforou misses with a punch on the inside.
Mauler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Christoforou's efforts to push away.
Mauler blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Christoforou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Christoforou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mauler.
Christoforou jabs at Mauler's body.
A jab from Christoforou misses.
Mauler throws a hook to the side of Christoforou's head but Christoforou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No joy there for Christoforou, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Christoforou on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mauler defending well as Christoforou loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Christoforou throws a looping overhand right but Mauler ducks down to avoid it.
Christoforou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mauler.
Mauler throws a hook but Christoforou blocks it.
Christoforou looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Christoforou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mauler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Christoforou paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Christoforou swings for the body but Mauler moves out of range.
As Christoforou tries to get set, Mauler tries to push him back and clinch up but Christoforou manages to avoid the attempt.
Mauler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christoforou.
Christoforou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mauler.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mauler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christoforou throws out a counter right but Mauler avoids it with no problem.
Christoforou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mauler.
Mauler jabs Christoforou to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Christoforou misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Mauler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Christoforou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christoforou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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 Darth Mauler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Panagiotis Christoforou's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Mauler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big left from Christoforou misses.
Christoforou throws a low kick but Mauler avoids it.
Christoforou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mauler.
Mauler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christoforou.
Christoforou throws the left hand but Mauler avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Mauler moves into the clinch.
Mauler keeps control of Christoforou as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mauler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mauler misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christoforou prevents a body shot from Mauler.
Christoforou is looking to break free of the clinch but Mauler has double underhooks.
Mauler cracks Christoforou with a nice body shot.
Christoforou misses with some punches.
Mauler working aggressively here. #T1#
Mauler taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Christoforou fails to land.
Mauler struggles to land a body shot inside as Christoforou controls his hands.
Christoforou misses with the head strike.
Mauler tries to land a knee to the head but Christoforou blocks with his arms.
Christoforou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mauler lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mauler stalling against the ropes.
Christoforou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Christoforou lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Christoforou.
Mauler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Christoforou tries to break free but Mauler pushes him back against the ropes.
Mauler displaying some good clinch control by pressing Christoforou up against the ropes.#T2#
Mauler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Christoforou's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christoforou.
Mauler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Christoforou swings wildly with an uppercut but Mauler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mauler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Christoforou blocking some punches.
Christoforou has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mauler holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Christoforou can't find room to land a body shot as Mauler controls the action. #T3#
Christoforou working aggressively here.
Mauler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Christoforou working aggressively here.
Mauler tries to work over Christoforou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Christoforou tries to work over Mauler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Christoforou misses with a short punch on the inside.
Christoforou misses with the head strike.
A short right from Christoforou.
Mauler is leaning against Christoforou and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Christoforou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mauler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mauler tries to throw a body punch but Christoforou avoids it by throwing Mauler back against the ropes.
Mauler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Christoforou.
Christoforou swings wildly with an uppercut but Mauler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christoforou fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Christoforou blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mauler misses with a punch to the body.
Christoforou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Christoforou being controlled against the ropes.
Mauler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mauler blocks a body shot from Christoforou.
Christoforou makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mauler misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch on the inside from Christoforou fails to land.
Mauler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mauler lands a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Panagiotis Christoforou just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Panagiotis Christoforou's cut.
That's time! Mauler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Christoforou misses with a few strikes there.
Christoforou's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mauler connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Christoforou scrambles back to his feet.
Panagiotis Christoforou seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mauler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Christoforou is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mauler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mauler blocks a jab.
Mauler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christoforou.
A punch lands to the side of Christoforou 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mauler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christoforou looks to throw the jab but Mauler is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mauler throws a good cross that connects.
Christoforou swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Mauler counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mauler misses with a lunging right hand
and Christoforou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mauler scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Mauler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christoforou manages to avoid it.
Mauler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christoforou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mauler.
Mauler scores with a jab.
Mauler ducks under a wild hook from Christoforou.
Christoforou rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mauler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christoforou scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mauler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christoforou.
Christoforou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christoforou throws a lazy uppercut
and Christoforou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Christoforou throws an overhand right that lands on Mauler's shoulder, as Mauler tries to avoid the shot.
Christoforou moves out of range of the strikes.
Mauler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A punch combination from Christoforou misses.
Mauler seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Christoforou is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christoforou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Mauler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mauler will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Christoforou up against the ropes.
Mauler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Christoforou softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#BC2#
Christoforou breaks the clinch.
Christoforou looks to throw the jab but Mauler is out of range.
Christoforou ducks right into an uppercut from Mauler.
Christoforou ducks under a wild hook from Mauler.#CL#
Mauler clinches with his opponent.
Mauler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christoforou's elbow. #T3#
Mauler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christoforou's elbow.
Mauler misses with a punch to the body.
Christoforou throws a punch but it's blocked by Mauler.
Stalling in the clinch from Mauler.
Christoforou throws a head punch that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mauler takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Christoforou manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Mauler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mauler throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Christoforou blocks it with crossed arms.
Christoforou misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Christoforou creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mauler blocking some punches. #T4#
Christoforou lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mauler throws a head punch that misses.
Mauler blocking some punches.
Mauler misses with a body punch.
Mauler tries to work over Christoforou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mauler blocks an uppercut.
Mauler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mauler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Mauler throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Christoforou.
Mauler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mauler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christoforou is leaning against Mauler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mauler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Mauler had his way with Panagiotis Christoforou in that round.
The cut man is working on Panagiotis Christoforou's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Mauler missing with a left hand there. Christoforou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christoforou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mauler moves away.
Christoforou misses with an uppercut. Mauler saw that one coming.
Christoforou throws a low kick but Mauler avoids it.
Good shot there by Mauler.
A jab from Mauler misses.
Mauler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christoforou.
Christoforou missing with a left hand there. Mauler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christoforou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mauler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christoforou.
Mauler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Christoforou under the eye.
Christoforou scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Christoforou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christoforou missing with a left hand there. Mauler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1##CL#
Christoforou tries to keep at a distance but Mauler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mauler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Christoforou is defending well for now.
Christoforou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Christoforou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mauler takes one to the side of the head.
Christoforou throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Mauler counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Christoforou tries to work over Mauler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christoforou.
A short left from Mauler.
Christoforou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mauler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Christoforou. #T2#
Christoforou working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mauler with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mauler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christoforou struggles to land a body shot inside as Mauler controls his hands.
Mauler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mauler scores with a shot to the side of Christoforou's head.
A short right from Christoforou on the inside.
Mauler lands a shoulder strike.
Mauler misses with a body punch.
Mauler is working Christoforou over against the ropes.
Mauler prevents a body shot from Christoforou. #BC2#
Christoforou breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mauler missing with a left hand there. Christoforou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
A left lands for Mauler.
Christoforou misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Mauler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Christoforou slips under a jab.
Mauler blocks a jab.
Christoforou throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Mauler.
An attempted straight right counter from Mauler misses the target.
Mauler misses with an uppercut
and Christoforou counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Mauler clinches.
Mauler trying to stall but Christoforou improves his position.
Mauler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christoforou.
Mauler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Christoforou is defending well for now.
Christoforou misses with a punch on the inside. #T4##BC2#
Christoforou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mauler takes a swing at Christoforou's ribcage but misses.
Christoforou moves out of range as Mauler strikes.
Mauler misses with a straight left.
Mauler lands a nice hook to Christoforou's body. Christoforou takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Christoforou defending well as Mauler loads up on a big left hand.
Christoforou throws out a counter right but Mauler avoids it with no problem.
Mauler cracks Christoforou with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mauler slips a straight right by Christoforou.
Christoforou looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mauler lands a lovely overhand right.
Mauler blocks a jab.
Mauler misses with a right hand
and Christoforou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mauler is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Christoforou on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

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 Darth Mauler.
Well Mauler 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 48:48
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 49:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Darth Mauler!
Darth Mauler retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Darth Mauler thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Kikku 4
Date: Apr 18, 2021

#R1#
Mauler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tator throws a sloppy body shot
and Tator takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mauler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tator throws an off balance right hand
and Mauler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tator throws an off balance right hand
and Mauler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donk. Mauler catches Tator right on the button with a cross.
Tator misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mauler.
Tator throws a shot from downtown. Mauler moves away and avoids it.
Tator misses with an uppercut.
Tator looks to land a left hand but Mauler moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Mauler misses its intended target.
Mauler is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tator moves out of range as Mauler strikes.
Tator was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Tator gets a clinch.
Tator fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Tator's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tator tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mauler's elbow.
Tator tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mauler's elbow.
Mauler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mauler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mauler.
Tator taking a breather.
Tator looking to stall.
Mauler has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Tator blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tator throws a punch but it's blocked by Mauler.
Mauler lands a hook that snaps the head of Tator backwards.
Tator tries a body shot but Mauler blocks it.
Tator is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mauler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mauler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tator.
Mauler struggles to land a body shot inside as Tator controls his hands.
Tator stalling in the clinch but Mauler improves position.
Mauler misses with a punch to the body.
Mauler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tator scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mauler blocks the elbow strike.
Mauler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tator managing to block the knees to the body from Mauler.
Tator lands a right hand. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Mauler.
Mauler dodges an elbow strike from Tator.
Tator misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tator throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mauler tries a body shot but Tator blocks it.
Mauler can't find room to land a body shot as Tator controls the action.
Tator misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tator fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tator working aggressively here.
Mauler lands with a right to the head.
Mauler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tator misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tator creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mauler's defenses.
Mauler is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mauler blocking some punches.
Mauler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tator scores with a shoulder strike.
Tator misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Tator tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mauler tries to land knees in the clinch but Tator avoids the damage to the body.
Mauler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tator effectively controlling the action here.
Mauler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mauler.
Mauler avoids a wild elbow strike from Tator.
Tator looking to slow down the pace here.
Mauler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mauler tries a body shot but Tator blocks it.
Tator tries to throw a body punch but Mauler avoids it by throwing Tator back against the ropes.
Tator tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mauler tries to work over Tator's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tator throws a head punch that misses.
Mauler struggles to land a body shot inside as Tator controls his hands.
Tator avoiding damage.
Mauler is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4#
Tator fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Mauler.
Mauler just leaning against Tator, taking a breather.
Tator looking to stall.
Tator is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mauler avoids a wild elbow strike from Tator.
Mauler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tator throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mauler blocking some punches.
Mauler lands a body punch.
Tator is breathing heavily.
Mauler pushes Tator back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mauler will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tator up against the ropes.
Mauler 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 Darth Mauler will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Mauler takes the fight into the clinch.
Mauler misses with the head strike.
Mauler works on Tator's body with a couple of short punches.
Mauler tries to work over Tator's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tator lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tator lands an elbow inside that Mauler shrugs off.
Mauler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tator prevents a body shot from Mauler.
Mauler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tator misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tator misses with a punch on the inside.
Tator throws a punch but it's blocked by Mauler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mauler displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tator up against the ropes.
Tator scores with a shot to the side of Mauler's head.
Tator swings wildly with an uppercut but Mauler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dick Tator has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mauler lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Tator working aggressively here.
Mauler struggles to land a body shot inside as Tator controls his hands.
Mauler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tator throws a punch but it's blocked by Mauler.
Tator throws a head punch that misses.
Mauler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mauler blocking some punches.
Mauler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mauler misses with a body punch.
Mauler blocks a body shot from Tator.
Mauler avoids a wild elbow strike from Tator.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mauler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tator tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tator trying to control the position but instead, Mauler has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tator into the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tator. #T2#
Tator stalling against the ropes.
Mauler blocks an uppercut.
Mauler is trying to maintain a safe position but Tator gets an underhook and turns Mauler into the ropes.
Tator prevents a body shot from Mauler.
Tator wants to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mauler.
Tator misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Tator.
Mauler displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tator up against the ropes.
Tator looking to slow down the pace here.
Mauler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Tator.
Tator throws a punch but it's blocked by Mauler. #T3#
Tator stalling in the clinch but Mauler improves position.
Tator lands a right hand.
Mauler looking to stall.
Tator throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tator's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tator stalling in the clinch but Mauler improves position.
Mauler misses with some punches.
Mauler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mauler lands with a left to the head.
Tator tries to work over Mauler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tator.
Mauler tries a body shot but Tator blocks it.
Tator has a couple of punches blocked by Mauler.
Mauler struggles to land a body shot inside as Tator controls his hands.
Mauler struggles to land a body shot inside as Tator controls his hands.
Tator tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tator gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4#
Tator wants to stall.
Tator fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mauler holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Mauler prevents a body shot from Tator.
A left hand lands to the body for Mauler.
Tator tries to throw a body punch but Mauler avoids it by throwing Tator back against the ropes.
Tator misses with the head strike.
Tator tries to work over Mauler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mauler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Tator can't find room to land a body shot as Mauler controls the action.
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!
Mauler missing with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Tator.
A head punch on the inside from Tator fails to land.
Tator swings wildly with an uppercut but Mauler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tator tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Tator dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Jab from Mauler.
Mauler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Donk. Mauler catches Tator right on the button with a cross.
Mauler takes one to the side of the head.
Tator is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Donk. Tator catches Mauler right on the button with a cross.
Mauler lands with a shot to the body.
Tator tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Mauler to counter with a crisp jab.
Mauler slips a jab from Tator.#CL2#
Mauler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tator blocks a body shot from Mauler.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mauler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tator's elbow.
Mauler digs a right hand underneath Tator's ribcage. Tator let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mauler misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mauler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mauler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mauler blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Mauler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mauler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mauler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mauler blocks a body shot from Tator.
Mauler can't find room to land a body shot as Tator controls the action.
Mauler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tator backwards.
Tator pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Mauler lands a body punch.
Tator throws a punch but it's blocked by Mauler.
Tator tries to work over Mauler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mauler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tator working aggressively here.
Tator looking to stall.
Tator misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mauler. #T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mauler as Tator tries to tie him up.
Tator tries to throw a body punch but Mauler avoids it by throwing Tator back against the ropes.
Tator prevents a body shot from Mauler.
Mauler dodges an elbow strike from Tator.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Mauler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tator misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mauler is trying to stall.
A shot in the inside from Tator.
Mauler struggles to land a body shot inside as Tator controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tator.
Tator lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice elbow from Tator.
Tator tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mauler's elbow.
Mauler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mauler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tator or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tator tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Tator blocks a body shot from Mauler.
A head punch on the inside from Tator fails to land.
Mauler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tator backwards.
Tator working aggressively here.
Mauler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tator.
A right hand to the body from Mauler.
Tator takes a shot to the head.
Mauler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mauler lands an uppercut.
Mauler lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mauler tries to land a knee to the head but Tator blocks with his arms.
Tator misses with an elbow over the top.
Mauler digs a right hand underneath Tator's ribcage. Tator let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mauler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tator's elbow.
Mauler is trying to maintain a safe position but Tator gets an underhook and turns Mauler into the ropes.
Mauler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Mauler on the inside.
Mauler content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T4#
Mauler is trying to stall.
Mauler trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mauler takes a shot to the head.
Mauler trying to stall but Tator improves his position.
Mauler tries to throw a body punch but Tator avoids it by throwing Mauler back against the ropes.
Mauler presses Tator against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Mauler.
Tator tries to throw a body punch but Mauler avoids it by throwing Tator back against the ropes.
Mauler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tator's elbow.
Mauler misses with a body punch.
Mauler tries a body shot but Tator blocks it.
Mauler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tator or not.
Mauler lands with a short shot to the head.
Mauler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tator or not.
Stalling in the clinch from Mauler.
Mauler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tator avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Mauler really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Mauler scores with a nice strike.
Tator throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tator takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tator blocks a jab.
Tator throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mauler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mauler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tator throws a lazy uppercut
and Mauler counters with a nice uppercut.
Mauler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tator closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mauler counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mauler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tator is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mauler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tator fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tator prevents a body shot from Mauler.
Mauler digs a right hand into Tator's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tator's gas tank.
Tator is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mauler's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Tator tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tator misses with a punch to the body.
Tator creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Mauler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tator backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Tator fails to land.
Mauler blocks an uppercut.
Tator throws a punch but it's blocked by Mauler.
Mauler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mauler stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tator lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mauler backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mauler.
Mauler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Tator scores with a shot to the side of Mauler's head.
Tator fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mauler has Tator pressed against the ropes.
Mauler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tator or not. #T2#
Mauler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tator trying to control the position but instead, Mauler has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tator into the ropes.
Tator looking to stall.
Tator tries to work over Mauler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mauler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tators head.
Mauler prevents a body shot from Tator.
Tator misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mauler blocks an uppercut.
Tator misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tator swings wildly with an uppercut but Mauler uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Tator just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mauler's brow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
Mauler lands a nice shot to the body.
The referee calls for Mauler to work.
A right hook to the body lands for Mauler.
Mauler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tator struggles to land a body shot inside as Mauler controls his hands.
Tator blocks a body shot from Mauler.
Tator tries to throw a body punch but Mauler avoids it by throwing Tator back against the ropes.
Mauler presses Tator against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mauler.
Mauler just leaning against Tator, taking a breather.
Tator letting Mauler take a breather here.
Mauler lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Mauler.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mauler.
Mauler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Mauler. #T4#
Tator misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mauler tries to work over Tator's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mauler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tator comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short uppercut from Mauler.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tator taking a breather.
Mauler lands a left hand.
Mauler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mauler slowing the pace effectively.
Mauler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mauler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Mauler.
Mauler scores with a hook to the body.
Mauler trying to land knees to the body.
Mauler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tator's elbow.
Tator swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Mauler dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Mauler catches Tator with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tator lands a nice hook to Mauler's body. Mauler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Mauler finds it's way through Tator's defenses.
Mauler lands with a nice body punch.
Tator takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mauler jabs at Tator's body.
Tator lands with a straight right. Mauler didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Mauler instigates a clinch.
Tator throws a punch but it's blocked by Mauler.
Mauler lands a shot to the body.
Tator throws a punch but it's blocked by Mauler.
Mauler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tator backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mauler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tator blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mauler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mauler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tator swings wildly with an uppercut but Mauler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tator blocks a body shot from Mauler. #T1#
Mauler misses with a body punch.
Tator throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tator tries to work over Mauler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tator scores with a shot to the side of Mauler's head.
Mauler struggles to land a body shot inside as Tator controls his hands.
Tator gets through Mauler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mauler scores with a shot to the side of Tator's head.
Tator misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mauler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Tator swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mauler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mauler digs a right hand into Tator's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tator's gas tank.
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.
A short body shot lands from Mauler as the two fighters clinch.
Dick Tator has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mauler lands a nice shot to the body.
Mauler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mauler lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Mauler.
Mauler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tator's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mauler scores with a hook to the body.
Tator blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short left from Mauler.
Mauler misses with a body punch.
Tator swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mauler cracks Tator with a nice body shot.
Mauler pushes Tator back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Tator prevents a body shot from Mauler.
Mauler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mauler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Mauler. #T3#
Mauler missing with knees to the body.
Mauler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tator tries to throw a body punch but Mauler avoids it by throwing Tator back against the ropes.
Mauler taking a breather.
Mauler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Tator.
Tator throws an elbow but it misses.
Tator throws a head punch that misses.
Tator takes a shot to the head.
Mauler gets through Tator's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#Tator is rocked!
Mauler tries to work over Tator's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oh Tator is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mauler.
Tator swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tator seems to have got his legs back now.
Mauler with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tator throws a punch but it's blocked by Mauler.
Mauler creates a bit of distance and cracks Tator with a big uppercut! Tator goes down! The referee pushes Mauler away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Tator make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Mauler takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Darth Mauler!
Darth Mauler is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Darth Mauler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Kikku 3
Date: Mar 28, 2021

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Mauler.#CL2#
Christoforou gets tackled into the ropes by Mauler. Mauler maintains the clinch.
Mauler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Christoforou avoids it.
Christoforou is trying to push Mauler away but Mauler has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Christoforou wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mauler tries to work over Christoforou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Christoforou tries to break the clinch but Mauler is controlling the position.
Mauler can't find room to land a body shot as Christoforou controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Christoforou fails to land.
Christoforou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Christoforou can't find room to land a body shot as Mauler controls the action.
A hook to the body from Mauler.
Christoforou wants to break the clinch but can't.
Christoforou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mauler blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mauler is working Christoforou over against the ropes.
Mauler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mauler blocking some punches.
Christoforou can't find room to land a body shot as Mauler controls the action.
Christoforou can't find room to land a body shot as Mauler controls the action. #BC#
Christoforou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Mauler rushes Christoforou and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#T1#
Christoforou struggles to land a body shot inside as Mauler controls his hands.
Mauler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Christoforou's efforts to push away.
Good body shot from Mauler.
Mauler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Christoforou misses with a body punch.
Christoforou has had enough of the clinch but Mauler keeps him there for the moment.
Mauler lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Mauler as the two fighters clinch.
Christoforou is breathing heavily.
Mauler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Mauler.
A short body shot lands from Mauler as the two fighters clinch.
Mauler can't find room to land a body shot as Christoforou controls the action.
A short left from Mauler. #CUT2#It looks like Panagiotis Christoforou has been cut.
Mauler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mauler stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Christoforou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Christoforou is trying to break free.
Christoforou blocks a body shot from Mauler. #T2#
Mauler lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Mauler.
Mauler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mauler lands with a short shot to the head.
Mauler misses with a hook to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mauler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mauler blocks a body shot from Christoforou.
Christoforou misses with a punch to the body.
Mauler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mauler lands a shot to the body.
Mauler struggles to land a body shot inside as Christoforou controls his hands.
Mauler prevents Christoforou from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from Mauler - that landed with a thud.
Mauler is working Christoforou over against the ropes.
Mauler avoiding damage.
Mauler lands with a left to the head.
Mauler lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mauler. #T3#
Mauler has Christoforou pressed against the ropes.
Christoforou is trying to break free.
Mauler can't find room to land a body shot as Christoforou controls the action.
Mauler lands a shoulder strike.
Mauler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mauler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Christoforou's efforts to push away.
A right hook to the body lands for Mauler.
Christoforou tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mauler's elbow.
Christoforou tries to break the clinch but Mauler is controlling the position.
Mauler has Christoforou pressed against the ropes, preventing Christoforou from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Christoforou tries to break free but Mauler pushes him back against the ropes.
Mauler with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A hook to the body from Mauler.
Mauler is struggling to control the position.
Mauler lands a body shot.
Christoforou definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mauler scores with a hook to the body.
Mauler works on Christoforou's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Nice body punch from Mauler - that landed with a thud.
Knees to the body from Mauler.
Nice body punch from Mauler - that landed with a thud.
Mauler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Mauler.
Mauler lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Mauler.
Mauler lands a left hand.
Mauler stalling in the clinch.
Christoforou tries to throw a body punch but Mauler avoids it by throwing Christoforou back against the ropes.
Mauler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Mauler.
A left hand lands to the body for Mauler.
Mauler missing with knees to the body.
Christoforou blocks a body shot from Mauler.
A right hand to the body from Mauler.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mauler obliges.
Mauler digs a right hand into Christoforou's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Christoforou's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Mauler.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Mauler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Panagiotis Christoforou's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mauler clobbers Christoforou with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Mauler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mauler blocks a body shot from Christoforou.
Mauler presses Christoforou against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mauler is looking to control Christoforou's arms but Christoforou gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mauler has his back to the ropes.
Good body shot from Mauler.
Mauler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Mauler.
Mauler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mauler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mauler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Christoforou.
Mauler pushes Christoforou back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mauler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Christoforou backwards.
Mauler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Mauler.
Mauler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mauler trying to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mauler obliges.
A body shot lands from Mauler.
Mauler lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T1#
Mauler stalling the fight.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mauler takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mauler continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Mauler stalling against the ropes.
Darth Mauler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mauler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Christoforou avoids it.
Mauler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mauler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Christoforou wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Mauler.
Christoforou tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mauler's elbow.
Christoforou wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mauler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Christoforou tries to circle away but Mauler has him pinned against the ropes.
Christoforou wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Christoforou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Christoforou working hard to break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Mauler.
Mauler works on Christoforou's body with a couple of short punches.
Mauler cracks Christoforou with a nice body shot.#T2#
Mauler lands a shot to the body.
Mauler presses Christoforou against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mauler lands a body shot.
Mauler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Mauler.
Mauler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Mauler.
Christoforou avoiding damage as Mauler throws knees to the body.
Mauler digs a right hand underneath Christoforou's ribcage. Christoforou let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mauler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Christoforou backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mauler lands a hook that snaps the head of Christoforou backwards.
Christoforou wants to get back to striking at distance but Mauler won't allow it.
Mauler gets through Christoforou's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mauler lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mauler.
Mauler avoiding damage.
Mauler digs a right hand underneath Christoforou's ribcage. Christoforou let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mauler digs a right hand underneath Christoforou's ribcage. Christoforou let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mauler takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mauler cracks Christoforou with a nice body shot.
Mauler content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Christoforou wants to break free but Mauler has control.
A right hook to the body lands for Mauler.
Mauler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Mauler as the two fighters clinch.
Mauler scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT2#Panagiotis Christoforou's cut is getting worse.
The referee calls for Mauler to work.
Nice body punch from Mauler - that landed with a thud.
Mauler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Christoforou.
Mauler scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mauler.
Mauler lands a body punch.
Mauler lands a shot to the body.
Mauler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.#T4#
Mauler is leaning against Christoforou and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mauler lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mauler tries to land knees in the clinch but Christoforou avoids the damage to the body.
Mauler missing with knees to the body.
Christoforou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees to the body from Mauler.
Mauler can't find room to land a body shot as Christoforou controls the action.
Christoforou blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A hook to the body from Mauler.
Christoforou on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mauler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Christoforou backwards.
Mauler works on Christoforou's body with a couple of short punches.
Mauler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mauler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Mauler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Mauler.
Mauler tries to throw a body punch but Christoforou avoids it by throwing Mauler back against the ropes.
Mauler lands with a light punch inside.
Mauler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Mauler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Panagiotis Christoforou's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Mauler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Mauler blocks a body shot from Christoforou.
Mauler pushes Christoforou back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mauler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Christoforou backwards.
Mauler holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Christoforou can't find room to land a body shot as Mauler controls the action.
Christoforou lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mauler backwards.
Christoforou has had enough of the clinch but Mauler keeps him there for the moment.
Christoforou tries to throw a body punch but Mauler avoids it by throwing Christoforou back against the ropes.
Mauler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Christoforous head.
Christoforou tries a body shot but Mauler blocks it.
Mauler can't find room to land a body shot as Christoforou controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Mauler - that landed with a thud.
Mauler lands with a right to the head.
Christoforou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Christoforou working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Mauler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mauler lands a body shot.
Mauler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Christoforou or not.
Mauler pushes Christoforou back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Mauler cracks Christoforou with a nice body shot.
Mauler pushes Christoforou back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Mauler lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mauler.
Mauler lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Mauler.
Mauler is working Christoforou over against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Mauler.
Christoforou is trying to break free.
Mauler struggles to land a body shot inside as Christoforou controls his hands.
Mauler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mauler leaning against his opponent.
Mauler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mauler digs a right hand underneath Christoforou's ribcage. Christoforou let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Mauler tries a knee to the head but Christoforou blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mauler stalling.
Mauler scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT2#Panagiotis Christoforou's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mauler trying to land knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Mauler.
Mauler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Christoforou can't find room to land a body shot as Mauler controls the action.
Mauler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mauler lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Mauler.
Mauler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mauler has Christoforou pushed against the ropes.
Mauler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christoforou's elbow.
Mauler struggles to land a body shot inside as Christoforou controls his hands.
Christoforou prevents a body shot from Mauler.
A frustrated look appears on Christoforou's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mauler goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Mauler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Christoforou is defending well for now.
Christoforou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Christoforou misses with a body punch.
Mauler prevents Christoforou from breaking the clinch.
Mauler keeps control of Christoforou as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Christoforou throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Christoforou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mauler scores with a hook to the body.
Christoforou tries a body shot but Mauler blocks it.
Christoforou is trying to push Mauler away but Mauler has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Christoforou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Christoforou fails to land.
Christoforou has had enough of the clinch but Mauler keeps him there for the moment.
Good body shot from Mauler.
A short right from Mauler on the inside.
Christoforou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mauler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Christoforou or not.
Mauler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Christoforou. #T4#
Mauler lands with a light punch inside.
Christoforou struggles to land a body shot inside as Mauler controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Mauler.
Mauler tries to work over Christoforou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mauler lands a hook that snaps the head of Christoforou backwards.
Mauler can't find room to land a body shot as Christoforou controls the action.
Nice body punch from Mauler - that landed with a thud.
Mauler is leaning against Christoforou and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Mauler as the two fighters clinch.
Panagiotis Christoforou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mauler.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mauler lands a nice uppercut.
Mauler stalling in the clinch.
Mauler tries to work over Christoforou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mauler taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Mauler.
Mauler lands with a short shot to the head.
Darth Mauler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CUT2#Jeez, Panagiotis Christoforou's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Mauler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mauler misses with a hook to the ribs.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 26:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darth Mauler!
Our winner, Darth Mauler, 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: Kikku 2
Date: Mar 14, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Mauler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mauler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Valentini is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Mauler scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Vinny Valentini has been cut.
Mauler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Mauler tries to work over Valentini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentini trying to land knees to the body.
Mauler is working Valentini over against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Mauler.
Mauler struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentini controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mauler.
Mauler tries to throw a body punch but Valentini avoids it by throwing Mauler back against the ropes.
Mauler misses with a body punch.
Mauler is leaning against Valentini and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mauler works on Valentini's body with a couple of short punches.
Mauler is leaning against Valentini and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mauler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Mauler.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mauler lands a hook that snaps the head of Valentini backwards.
Valentini prevents a body shot from Mauler.
Mauler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mauler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Valentini.
Mauler gets through Valentini's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mauler scores with a shot to the side of Valentini's head. #T1#
A short body shot lands from Mauler as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Mauler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Mauler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mauler pushes Valentini back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mauler lands a nice uppercut.
Mauler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mauler lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#Vinny Valentini's cut is getting worse.
Mauler tries to throw a body punch but Valentini avoids it by throwing Mauler back against the ropes.
Mauler lands with a short shot to the head.
Mauler managing to block the knees to the body from Valentini.
Mauler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Valentini or not.
Mauler cracks Valentini with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mauler lands with a right to the head.
Mauler pushes Valentini back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Mauler is working Valentini over against the ropes.
A short right from Mauler.
Mauler tries to work over Valentini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mauler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mauler lands a body punch.
Mauler misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Nice body punch from Mauler.
Mauler lands a hook that snaps the head of Valentini backwards.
Mauler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mauler gets through Valentini's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mauler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mauler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mauler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Mauler.
Mauler lands a body punch.
Mauler lands a shot to the body.
Mauler lands a body shot.
Mauler lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mauler.
Good body shot from Mauler.
Mauler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mauler lands a nice uppercut.
Mauler digs a right hand underneath Valentini's ribcage. Valentini let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Mauler on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Mauler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Mauler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT2#Vinny Valentini's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mauler lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Valentini is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mauler.
Mauler lands an uppercut.
Oh Valentini is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mauler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Mauler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valentini backwards.
Mauler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mauler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mauler lands a right hand.
Mauler creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Valentini crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Valentini face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Mauler takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Darth Mauler!
Darth Mauler decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

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