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Event: SMASH: Ghetea vs Buddha     
Date:   Nov 24, 2024
#R1#
A jab from Lutang finds it's way through Dayton 's defenses.
Dayton walks into a jab.
Nice shot by Lutang.
Lutang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Lutang.
Dayton walks into a left hand.
Lutang connects with a leg kick.
Lutang throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Dayton counters by clinching up.
Dayton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lutang smiles and moves away.
Lutang throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Dayton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lutang tries to roll over but Dayton keeps him under control.
Lutang on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dayton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Lutang tries to roll over but Dayton keeps him under control.
Dayton working over Lutang with some ground and pound. Lutang looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dayton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lutang on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lutang tries to get out of the position.
Lutang wants to improve his position but Dayton is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dayton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dayton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dayton trying to mount his opponent but Lutang defends it.
Dayton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lutang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dayton .
Dayton drops an elbow to the side of Lutang's head. #T2#
Dayton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lutang tries to get to full guard but Dayton has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Dayton is trying to work for a kimura but Lutang is defending well.
Dayton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dayton is just content to waste time from the top position. Lutang takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lutang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dayton drops back looking for a leg! Lutang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lutang manages to kick Dayton off! Dayton jumps back into Lutang's guard.
Dayton lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Dayton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dayton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dayton landing with the ground and pound.
Dayton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lutang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dayton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lutang's head.
Dayton throwing strikes from guard but Lutang blocks nicely.
Dayton landing with the ground and pound.
Dayton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lutang's head.#T4#
Dayton stands up over Lutang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dayton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dayton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dayton throws a big right hand that misses.
Dayton distracts Lutang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lutang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dayton .
Dayton won't allow Lutang to sweep him here.
Lutang wants to control but Dayton passes easily into half guard.
Dayton with the ground and pound but Lutang uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Dayton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Dayton 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#
The fighters circling - Lutang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dayton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lutang defends it well.
Jab, jab by Lutang - just one landing.
A big left from Lutang misses.
Dayton steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lutang.
Lutang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lutang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dayton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lutang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sun Lutang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dayton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lutang. Lutang obviously looking to wear him down.
Dayton blocks a low kick nicely.
Dayton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lutang lands with a right hand. #T1#
Lutang throws a hook but Dayton avoids it easily.
Lutang lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Lutang. Beautiful body shot.
Lutang with the inside leg kick.
Lutang throws a good cross that connects.
A shot to the liver by Lutang. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Lutang finds it's way through Dayton 's defenses.
Sun Lutang is winning the standup battle so far.
Lutang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dayton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lutang fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Lutang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dayton steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lutang.
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!
Lutang scores with a hook to the body. Dayton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lutang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lutang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dayton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lutang misses with a hook.
Dayton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Lutang. That snapped Dayton 's head back.
Dayton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Lutang misses the target.
Lutang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dayton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Nice shot lands for Lutang.
Lutang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dayton was well out of range. Poor timing from Lutang.
Lutang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dayton can do to turn this around?
Lutang lands with a good body shot.
Lutang digs a good hook to Dayton 's body.
Lutang throws the left hand but Dayton avoids the punch easily.
Lutang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dayton manages to avoid it.
Lutang cracks a nice hook into Dayton 's ribs.
Dayton walks into a jab.
Lutang is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dayton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dayton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lutang. Lutang obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Lutang connects with a body shot that sends Dayton 's belly button to the back.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lutang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dayton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sun Lutang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lutang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lutang lands with a nice body punch.
Lutang looks to throw the jab but Dayton is out of range.
Dayton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lutang.
Lutang is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lutang cracks Dayton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dayton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lutang misses with a wild body shot.
Dayton feints the counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sun Lutang 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#
Dayton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lutang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dayton feints the counter takedown.
It looks like Lutang has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lutang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lutang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dayton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dayton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lutang misses with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Lutang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dayton doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutang lands with a straight right. Dayton didn't see that one coming.
Dayton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lutang.
And Dayton tries to counter it with a takedown but Lutang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lutang scores with a hook.#T1#
Lutang swings for the body but Dayton moves out of range.
Jab by Lutang.
Lutang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lutang lands the left hand.
Nice straight punches there by Lutang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lutang.
Lutang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lutang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dayton .
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lutang 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 Dayton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dayton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And Dayton tries to counter it with a takedown but Lutang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lutang lands a nice hook to Dayton 's body. Dayton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lutang.#T2#
Lutang jabs at Dayton 's body.
A jab from Lutang misses.
Dayton tries to counter by closing the distance.
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!
Lutang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dayton under the eye.
Lutang looks to land a right hand but Dayton moved out of range.
Dayton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lutang connects with a looping right hand.
Dayton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dayton tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lutang swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Dayton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dayton .
Lutang tries to work over Dayton 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dayton blocks the elbow strike.
Dayton is trying to pull guard but Lutang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dayton fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T3##TD2#
Dayton pulls guard effortlessly.
Lutang tries to free his leg and advance position but Dayton is retaining full guard.
Lutang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dayton controls Lutang momentarily but Lutang frees himself.
Lutang wants to control from the top but Dayton keeps moving.
Lutang stopping the sweep attempt from Dayton .
Dayton tries to strike from the bottom.
Dayton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lutang manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Dayton throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Dayton throws a big elbow that misses.
Dayton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lutang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dayton on the ground.
Dayton postures up.
Dayton trying to control the position from guard on top but Lutang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dayton being controlled here momentarily.
Lutang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dayton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sun Lutang showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lutang 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sun Lutang!

A relieved looking Sun Lutang thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: SMASH: Bonaparte vs Draught     
Date:   Oct 27, 2024
#R1#
Hallows blocks a head kick by Lutang.
We've been informed that Hallows 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.
Hallows fails to land with a series of punches.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lutang!
Lutang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hallows. That did some damage!
Lutang dips to his left and cracks Hallows with an uppercut!
Hallows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lutang manages to avoid it.
Lutang with a hook.
Hallows keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hallows paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hallows swings for the body but Lutang moves out of range.
Broady Hallows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Hallows misses.
Lutang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hallows sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lutang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hallows throws out a counter right but Lutang avoids it with no problem.
Lutang defending well as Hallows loads up on a big left hand.
Hallows lands with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hallows lands with a kick to the temple. Lutang shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hallows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lutang manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Hallows misses its intended target.
Hallows is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lutang.
Lutang takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T1#
Hallows tries to clinch but Lutang is having none of it.
Lutang slips a straight right by Hallows.
Lutang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hallows throws a hook to the side of Lutang's head but Lutang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lutang throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lutang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hallows on the side of the head.
Hallows loads up on a big right hand but Lutang slips the punch.
Lutang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lutang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lutang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hallows throws a series of punches but Lutang avoids them all with ease.
Hallows swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lutang fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hallows just manages to avoid it.
Hallows cracks Lutang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hallows misses the jab.
Hallows throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hallows takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lutang scores with a hook.
Lutang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hallows throws a leg kick
and Lutang counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Hallows slips under a jab from Lutang.
Hallows misses with a wild combination.
Lutang throwing a counter right hand but Hallows manages to avoid it.
A combination from Lutang does no damage.
Hallows misses with a series of wild punches.
Lutang half committed to a counter leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lutang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lutang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hallows scores with a sloppy right hand. Lutang should have avoided that one.
Hallows scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lutang digs a good body shot into Hallows's ribs.
Hallows thuds his right hand into Lutang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hallows goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC2#Lutang is rocked!
Lutang blocks a head kick by Hallows.
Oh Lutang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lutang throws a series of punches but Hallows moves out of range.
Hallows moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hallows drops Lutang with a big left hand! Lutang is injured, injured bad! Hallows jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Broady Hallows!
Broady Hallows is the new featherweight champion!
Broady Hallows decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SMASH: Pushkin vs Vrjalya     
Date:   Oct 06, 2024
#R1#
Marcus connects with an inside leg kick.
Marcus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lutang.
Lutang wants to counter with a clinch but Marcus pushes him away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lutang - that will leave a mark!
Marcus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marcus thuds a left hand into Lutang's body.
Lutang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marcus avoids a kick to the body.
Lutang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marcus throws an overhand right that lands on Lutang's shoulder, as Lutang tries to avoid the shot.
Marcus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lutang tried to score with a low kick but Marcus checks it.
Marcus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lutang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lutang scores with a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lutang. Marcus shrugs it off though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lutang. Marcus shrugs it off though. #T1#
Marcus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lutang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marcus on the side of the head.
Lutang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marcus.
Lutang wants to counter the offense by Marcus and move into the clinch position.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Marcus crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lutang - the referee stops the clock and Marcus gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lutang. Marcus manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Marcus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marcus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lutang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marcus is looking to counter with head kicks.
Good leg kick by Lutang.
Lutang tries to land a body kick
and Marcus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marcus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marcus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lutang lands a lovely overhand right.
Lutang lets loose with a powerful body kick. Marcus will feel that in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lutang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marcus.
Lutang 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#
Marcus looks to score with a jab to the body but Lutang is just out of range.
Marcus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Marcus moves away from the strike by Lutang.
Marcus misses the shot to the body.
Lutang throws a fast counter high kick but Marcus manages to duck under it in time.
Lutang lands a leg kick that knocks Marcus off balance momentarily.
The fighters circling - Lutang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab lands there for Lutang.
Lutang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marcus is looking to wear down Lutang with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Marcus scores with a shot to the body.
Marcus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A low kick from Marcus misses
and Lutang counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lutang throws a big shot that misses.
Lutang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marcus. That did some damage!
Nice jab there from Lutang. #T3#
Marcus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Lutang releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lutang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marcus moves away.
A good leg kick by Lutang.
Lutang scores with a nice head shot.
Lutang tries a low kick but Marcus avoids it.
Lutang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marcus.
Marcus throws a head kick that misses.
Marcus throws a right hand that misses
and Lutang counters with a nice uppercut.
Lutang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marcus.
Lutang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marcus looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Lutang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marcus's hands.
Sun Lutang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lutang scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Lutang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lutang throws a looping overhand right but Marcus ducks down to avoid it.
Marcus throwing a counter right hand but Lutang manages to avoid it.
Lutang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marcus. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marcus moves out of range of the strikes.
Marcus swings for the body but Lutang moves out of range.
Lutang thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Marcus if he has to take too many more of those.
Marcus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lutang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marcus throws a looping overhand right but Lutang ducks down to avoid it.
Marcus walks into a stiff left hand from Lutang.
Marcus just misses with a punch to the body.
Marcus scores with a head kick.
Marcus misses with a jab to the body
and Lutang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sun Lutang dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Donk. Lutang catches Marcus right on the button with a cross.
Lutang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sun Lutang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Lutang.
Marcus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Marcus scores with a jab.
Lutang scores with a sloppy right hand. Marcus should have avoided that one.
A clash of legs there as Marcus blocks the low kick.
Lutang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lutang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marcus. Lutang does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutang misses with a body shot.
Marcus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lutang.
Lutang lands a lovely overhand right.
Lutang jabs Marcus to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Marcus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lutang manages to avoid it.
Marcus will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Marcus throws a body shot but no joy.
Lutang unleashes a big counter combination but Marcus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lutang looks to land a left hand but Marcus moved out of range nicely.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Marcus might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Lutang swings widly with a right hand
and Marcus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lutang misses with a wild body shot.
Marcus slips a jab from Lutang.
Lutang thuds his shin into the meat of Marcus's side.#CL2#
Lutang instigates a clinch. #BC#
Marcus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some bone on bone action there as Lutang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL2#
Lutang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marcus blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Marcus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lutang shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Marcus eats them both and turns towards Lutang to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lutang tries to land a front kick but Marcus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Marcus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marcus moves out of range of the body kick.
Lutang getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marcus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marcus punishes Lutang's body with a nice straight punch.
Marcus misses with a straight left.
Lutang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marcus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lutang moves away.
Lutang tries to work over Marcus's front leg with a kick but Marcus checks it.
Marcus looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Lutang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lutang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lutang motions for Marcus to come forward. Lutang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marcus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Marcus throws a body punch but Lutang moves out of range.
Lutang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marcus counters with a nice uppercut.
Lutang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lutang takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A punch lands to the side of Marcus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marcus lands a leg kick that knocks Lutang off balance momentarily.
Lutang blocks a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lutang.
A head kick misses from Marcus.
Marcus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lutang bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lutang is looking to chop away at Marcus's legs. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lutang.
Marcus misses the shot to the body.
A head kick by Lutang misses
and Marcus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marcus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marcus misses with a head kick.
Lutang tries to clinch but Marcus is having none of it.
Marcus appears to be looking for a big counter.
Marcus takes a swing at Lutang's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Lutang finds it's way through Marcus's defenses.
Lutang looks to score with a jab to the body but Marcus is just out of range.
Lutang throws a wild body kick that Marcus sees coming a mile off.
A big right from Lutang misses.
Lutang throws a shot from downtown. Marcus moves away and avoids it.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Marcus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marcus looks to score with a jab to the body but Lutang is just out of range.
Lutang misses the shot to the body.
Marcus loads up on a big right hand but Lutang slips the punch.
Lutang lands a nice shot to the body.
Marcus misses with a shot to the body
and Lutang counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lutang lands a leg kick that knocks Marcus off balance momentarily.
Lutang throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Marcus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lutang throws a lazy right hand but Marcus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lutang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marcus. Lutang does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Lutang loads up on a big right hand but Marcus slips the punch.
Marcus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lutang connects with a crisp jab.
Lutang checks a low kick from Marcus.
Lutang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marcus loads up on a big right hand but Lutang slips the punch.
Lutang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marcus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lutang throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Marcus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lutang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lutang throws a jab when Marcus was well out of range.
Marcus cracks Lutang with an open hand slap.
Marcus checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
A slow jab from Lutang misses its intended target.
Lutang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marcus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marcus ducks right into an uppercut from Lutang.
Lutang lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marcus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marcus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Marcus misses with a low kick.
Lutang misses with a body punch
and Marcus counters with a series of strikes. Lutang will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lutang cracks Marcus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lutang throws a body shot but no joy.
Marcus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lutang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lutang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
A slow jab from Marcus misses its intended target.
A solid body kick from Lutang.
Lutang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lutang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marcus was well out of range. Poor timing from Lutang.
Lutang cracks Marcus with a good jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lutang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marcus walks into a left hand.
Lutang moves out of range as Marcus strikes.
Lutang cracks a nice hook into Marcus's ribs.
Lutang sizes up Marcus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Marcus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
An inside leg kick from Lutang misses.
Lutang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marcus throws a lazy right hand but Lutang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marcus moves out of range as Lutang throws a body kick.
Lutang thuds a left hand into Marcus's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marcus throws a body punch but Lutang moves out of range.
Lutang lands with a cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lutang.
Marcus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marcus tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sun Lutang 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#
Lutang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lutang misses with an uppercut
and Marcus counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lutang lands a right hook to the body.
Lutang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lutang lands with a good body shot.
Lutang scores with a jab to the body.
Lutang cracks Marcus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Marcus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus misses the shot to the body.
Lutang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marcus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Marcus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lutang moves away.
Lutang is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lutang misses with a lunging right hand
and Marcus counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Lutang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lutang throws an overhand right that lands on Marcus's shoulder, as Marcus tries to avoid the shot.
Lutang misses with a right hand
and Marcus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lutang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A counter left hand to the body from Marcus misses its target.
A swing and a miss from Lutang.
A swing and a miss from Lutang.
Lutang shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lutang looks to score with a jab to the body but Marcus is just out of range.
Marcus throws a head kick that half lands.
Marcus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lutang.
Lutang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Marcus walks into a jab.
Lutang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marcus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marcus misses with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Lutang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lutang.
Lutang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marcus.
Marcus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lutang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marcus moves away.
Lutang throws a right hand that misses
and Marcus counters with a head kick. That will keep Lutang thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Donk. Lutang catches Marcus right on the button with a cross.
Marcus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lutang's head.
Marcus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lutang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marcus was well out of range. Poor timing from Lutang.
A counter left hand to the body from Marcus misses its target.#T3#
Lutang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marcus scores with a body shot.
Lutang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice straight punches there by Marcus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marcus.
Nice shot by Lutang.
Marcus throws a sloppy head kick
and Lutang counters with a nice uppercut.
Lutang throws an overhand right that lands on Marcus's shoulder, as Marcus tries to avoid the shot.
Lutang misses with a straight right.
Lutang throws a lazy uppercut
and Marcus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lutang is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lutang fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marcus checks it well.
Lutang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marcus's hands.#T4#
Lutang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marcus throws a solid leg kick but Lutang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Marcus.
Lutang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marcus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Marcus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marcus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lutang. That did some damage!
Lutang misses with an uppercut.
Marcus misses with a wild body shot.
Marcus staying out of range there.
Lutang misses with a hook. Marcus ducked under it nicely.
Marcus swings for the body but Lutang moves out of range.
Marcus throws a head kick but Lutang moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sun Lutang dominated that fourth round.
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!#R5#
Marcus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Philip Marcus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lutang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marcus manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Marcus misses the target.
Lutang tests Marcus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Marcus blocks the leg kick.
Lutang misses with a left hand
and Marcus counters with a stiff right hand.
Lutang blocks a head kick by Marcus.
Lutang replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Marcus blocks it well.
Lutang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lutang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marcus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lutang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lutang lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Marcus tries to keep at a distance but Lutang has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1##BC#
Marcus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lutang throws a leg kick which misses Marcus's front leg but catches the back leg as Marcus tries to avoid it.
Lutang misses with a shot to the body
letting Marcus counter with a right hand.
Lutang throws a leg kick but Marcus moved away.
Marcus moves forwards but Lutang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Marcus 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 tries to score with a low kick but Marcus moves his leg out of the way.
Marcus avoids the body shot from Lutang.
Marcus throws out a loose jab but Lutang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lutang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lutang throws the kick towards the body but Marcus avoids it.
Marcus looks to score with a jab to the body but Lutang is just out of range.#T2#
Lutang throws out a loose jab but Marcus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lutang swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marcus.
A head kick by Marcus misses
and Lutang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marcus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Marcus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marcus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lutang can pounce on him.
Lutang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lutang connects with a nice looking jab.
Lutang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lutang throws a right hand that misses
and Marcus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lutang throws a hook but Marcus blocks it.
As Lutang backs away, Marcus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Lutang misses with a hook
and Marcus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marcus feints a jab promting Lutang to slip. Marcus then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lutang slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lutang looks to clinch
and Marcus counters with an inside leg kick.
Lutang just misses with a punch to the body.
Lutang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lutang scores with a sloppy right hand. Marcus should have avoided that one.
Lutang moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Lutang gets a clinch.
Marcus scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Lutang fails to land.
Lutang misses with some punches.
Marcus presses Lutang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lutang is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lutang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lutang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marcus's elbow.
Marcus stalling the fight.
Marcus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Marcus throws a punch but it's blocked by Lutang.
A short right from Marcus.
Lutang lands a body punch.
Sun Lutang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lutang throws a head punch that misses.
Marcus is struggling to control the position.
Lutang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marcus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marcus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 45:50
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 45:50
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sun Lutang!

Sun Lutang is the new featherweight champion!
Sun Lutang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SMASH: Thai vs Gustafsson 2     
Date:   Sep 15, 2024
#R1#
Lutang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cheese is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cheese fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lutang.
Lutang misses the jab.
Lutang 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.
Some bone on bone action there as Lutang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lutang looks to score with a jab to the body but Cheese is just out of range.
Cheese fakes the leg kick and cracks Lutang in the body.
That kick from Cheese tenderised Lutang's leg. Lutang is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lutang throws a leg kick which misses Cheese's front leg but catches the back leg as Cheese tries to avoid it.
A big right from Lutang misses.
Cheese is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lutang throws a front kick aimed at Cheese's knee but Cheese avoids it well.
Lutang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cheese thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lutang if he has to take too many more of those.
A swing and a miss from Lutang.
Lutang scores with a nice right hand.
Lutang tries to bum rush Cheese with a series of wild strikes but Cheese uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cheese is looking to counter punch.
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!
Cheese shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cheese throws a head kick but Lutang moves out of range.
Cheese goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1#
Lutang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cheese can pounce on him.
Cheese tried to score with a low kick but Lutang checks it.
Cheese swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lutang. Cheese does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cheese misses with the combination.
Lutang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cheese misses the jab.
Cheese fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lutang is out of range.
Lutang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cheese.
Lutang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lutang misses with a hook. Cheese ducked under it nicely.
Cheese displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lutang throws out the jab.
Sun Lutang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cheese digs a good hook to Lutang's body.
Cheese moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Cheese throws a head kick but Lutang moves out of range.
Lutang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cheese fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lutang checks it well.
A clash of legs there as Lutang blocks the low kick.
Lutang throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cheese counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Cheese lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lutang doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lutang lands a body shot.
Cheese throws a head kick that half lands.
Lutang thumps Cheese with a low kick.
Lutang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cheese shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lutang defends it nicely.
Cheese throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lutang.
Lutang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lutang keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cheese throws a big shot that misses.
Cheese walks into a left hand. #T3#
Cheese fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lutang blocks a head kick by Cheese.
Cheese moves out of range of the body kick.
A big right from Lutang misses.
Cheese throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lutang makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lutang fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cheese shoots for a takedown but Lutang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Cheese. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cheese moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A low kick from Lutang is predictable there #CL#
and Cheese counters by clinching up. #BC#
Cheese breaks the clinch.
Lutang jabs at Cheese's body.
Cheese lands a nice shot that snaps Lutang's head back.
Lutang scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lutang throws the kick towards the body but Cheese avoids it.
Lutang is looking to chop away at Cheese's legs. #T4#
Lutang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Lutang backs away, Cheese returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lutang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cheese.
Cheese ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lutang moves away.
Cheese misses with a shot to the body
and Lutang counters with a stiff right hand.
Cheese uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lutang tries to land a front kick but Cheese steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cheese ducks under a wild hook from Lutang.
Cheese takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cheese looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lutang throws an off balance right hand
and Cheese makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cheese has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cheese there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lutang throws an off balance right hand
and Cheese counters with an outside leg kick.
Lutang moves out of range of the body kick from Cheese.
Lutang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick there by Lutang.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lutang misses with a straight left.
Cheese ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cheese throws a lazy right hand but Lutang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Lutang releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lutang tests Cheese's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lutang pushes Cheese away with a front kick.
Cheese thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cheese throws a head kick that misses.
Lutang throws a big shot that misses.
Lutang sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cheese throws a solid leg kick but Lutang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cheese.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lutang throws out the jab.
A low kick from Cheese misses
and Lutang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lutang scores with a jab to the body.
Cheese keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As Lutang backs away, Cheese returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lutang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cheese.#T1#
A cross from Lutang lands.
Lutang delivers a nice body kick.
Cheese blocks a jab.
Lutang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cheese lands a nice looking body kick.
Cheese tries to land a front kick but Lutang steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cheese tries to clinch up
and Lutang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cheese thinking.
Cheese changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lutang just misses with a punch to the body.
Cheese ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lutang moves away.
Cheese looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cheese throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lutang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cheese shoots in and drives through. Lutang sprawls well.
Cheese walks into a stiff left hand from Lutang.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cheese lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lutang at a distance.
Lutang checks the leg kick.
Lutang is looking to land body kicks.
Lutang thuds his right hand into Cheese's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lutang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cheese misses with a two punch combination.
Lutang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lutang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cheese looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Lutang does it's job there.
Lutang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lutang just misses with a punch to the body.
Sun Lutang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lutang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cheese has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lutang ducks under a wild hook from Cheese.
Cheese uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lutang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Cheese lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lutang lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cheese will feel that in the morning.
Lutang throws a big shot that misses.
Cheese steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lutang.
Cheese throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lutang.
Cheese shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lutang as he avoids it easily.
Lutang stuns Cheese with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cheese throws a body punch but Lutang moves out of range.
Cheese ducks right into an uppercut from Lutang.
Cheese lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lutang 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.
Cheese avoids the body shot from Lutang.
Cheese throwing a counter right hand but Lutang manages to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cheese motions for Lutang to come forward. Cheese throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lutang is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cheese with a body shot.
Cheese throws a leg kick that misses.
Lutang scores with a push kick.#T4#
Cheese is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cheese lands with a nice body kick.
Cheese scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lutang misses with a looping right.
Cheese connects with a solid leg kick.
Lutang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cheese finds it's way round the side to connect with Lutang's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cheese. Lutang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cheese lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lutang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lutang throws a hook but Cheese avoids it easily.#CL#
Cheese fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lutang, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lutang tries a body shot but Cheese blocks it.
Cheese blocks a body shot from Lutang.
Cheese can't find room to land a body shot as Lutang controls the action.
Cheese blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Lutang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sun Lutang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Lutang throws a good cross that connects.
Cheese gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lutang counters with a left to the body.
Lutang misses with an uppercut
and Cheese counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lutang fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lutang jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cheese connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
An inside leg kick from Cheese misses.
Cheese looks to score with a jab to the body but Lutang is just out of range.
Lutang follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
It looks like Cheese has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Cheese throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lutang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lutang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cheese throws a body kick that misses.
Lutang flicks out a counter leg kick but Cheese steps away.
Lutang tests Cheese's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#Cheese is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cheese uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lutang.
Oh Cheese is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lutang drops Cheese with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Cheese! Lutang dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sun Lutang!
A relieved looking Sun Lutang thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: SMASH: Rocksaw vs Krylov     
Date:   Aug 18, 2024
#R1##CL2#
White Jr rushes Lutang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White Jr.
Lutang struggles to land a body shot inside as White Jr controls his hands.
Lutang lands a body punch in the clinch.
White Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lutang is working White Jr over against the cage.
Nice body punch from White Jr - that landed with a thud.
Lutang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lutang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lutang scores with a shot to the side of White Jr's head.
Lutang tries to work over White Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lutang misses with a hook to the ribs.
White Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Lutang controls the action.
Lutang holding his opponent close, against the cage.
White Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Lutang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Lutang controls his hands.
White Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
White Jr prevents a body shot from Lutang.
White Jr blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lutang.
White Jr misses with a body punch.
Lutang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Lutang lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
White Jr lands with a left to the head.
White Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Lutang controls his hands.
White Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lutang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lutang blocks a body shot from White Jr.
White Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Lutang controls the action.
Lutang tries a body shot but White Jr blocks it.
White Jr blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Lutang as the two fighters clinch.
White Jr blocks a body shot from Lutang.
Lutang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lutang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White Jr tries to work over Lutang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White Jr.
White Jr blocks a body shot from Lutang.
White Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Lutang gets an underhook and turns White Jr into the cage.
White Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Lutang.
White Jr blocks a body shot from Lutang.
White Jr misses with some punches.
White Jr missing with knees to the body.
White Jr trying to land knees to the body. #T2#
A short right from White Jr.
Lutang blocking some punches.
Lutang blocks an uppercut.
Lutang lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Lutang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lutang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
White Jr takes a swing at Lutang's ribcage but misses.
Lutang misses with a lunging right hand
and White Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
White Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lutang is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lutang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lutang looks to score with a jab to the body but White Jr is just out of range.
White Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
White Jr wants to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Lutang.
White Jr swinging wildly here. #T3#
Lutang throws a leg kick but White Jr checks it.
Lutang moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
White Jr is looking to clinch.
White Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. White Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
White Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lutang.
Lutang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A telegraphed right hand from Lutang misses the target.
Lutang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lutang lands a head shot.
Lutang throws a body shot but no joy.
Lutang moves away from the strike by White Jr.
Lutang thuds his shin into the meat of White Jr's side.
Lutang lands a nice shot that snaps White Jr's head back.
Lutang is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White Jr moves in looking to clinch but Lutang pushes him off.
Lutang throws a half hearted mid kick.
White Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Lutang misses.
White Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
White Jr throws out a counter right but Lutang avoids it with no problem.
Lutang misses with a body punch
and White Jr counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
White Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
White Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lutang.
White Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Lutang is blocking nicely.
Lutang tries to throw a body punch but White Jr avoids it by throwing Lutang back against the cage.
Lutang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lutang lands a right hand.
White Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lutang is defending well for now.
White Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
White Jr tries to pull guard but Lutang forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White Jr.
White Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sun Lutang 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#
Lutang scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lutang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White Jr can do to turn this around?
White Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lutang throws out the jab.
White Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lutang moves away.
White Jr misses with a body shot
and Lutang counters with a left to the body.
Lutang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lutang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed White Jr momentarily.
White Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lutang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lutang scores with a jab. White Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lutang misses with a low kick.
Lutang misses with a kick to the body #CL2#
and White Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from White Jr - that landed with a thud.
Lutang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lutang tries to throw a body punch but White Jr avoids it by throwing Lutang back against the cage.
White Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lutang has a couple of punches blocked by White Jr.
Lutang misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Lutang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White Jr pressing his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
White Jr fails to pull guard.
Lutang avoiding damage as White Jr throws knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Lutang.
White Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Lutang.
A head punch on the inside from Lutang fails to land.
Lutang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lutang struggles to land a body shot inside as White Jr controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, White Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
White Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
White Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
White Jr blocks a body shot from Lutang.
White Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Lutang.
Lutang scores with a shot to the side of White Jr's head.
Nice body punch from Lutang.
A right hook to the body lands for Lutang. #T2#
White Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lutang prevents a body shot from White Jr.
Lutang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Lutang controls the action. #TD2#
White Jr pulls Lutang into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lutang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
White Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lutang is one step ahead there. #SU#
Lutang stands up and waves to White Jr to follow him.
White Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lutang was well out of range. Poor timing from White Jr.
A bone on bone clash there as White Jr blocks the leg kick.
White Jr staying out of range there.
White Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
Some bone on bone action there as White Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
White Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T3#
A big right from Lutang misses.
White Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
White Jr misses with a hook.
Lutang tried to counter with a leg kick but White Jr avoided it.
Lutang shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lutang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
White Jr slips under a jab.
Lutang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lutang throws a body punch but White Jr moves out of range.
Lutang cracks White Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lutang throws a leg kick
and White Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
White Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lutang rather than just go for the knockout.
White Jr misses with a straight right.
White Jr misses with a looping right.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Lutang.
White Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White Jr misses the body punch
letting Lutang counter with a right hand.
Lutang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
White Jr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lutang.
Lutang throws the left hand but White Jr avoids the punch easily.
White Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lutang swings away with a body shot that misses
letting White Jr counter with a right hand.
Lutang takes a swing at White Jr's ribcage but misses.
White Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
White Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lutang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lutang thinks about countering with a body kick.
White Jr misses with a right hand
and Lutang counters with a nice leg kick.
White Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
White Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lutang looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
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 Sun Lutang will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
White Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lutang pivots, looking for a leg kick but White Jr is out of range and Lutang settles back down.
A little jabbing left from White Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lutang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lutang misses with a hook.
White Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good shot there by Lutang.
Sun Lutang is winning the standup battle so far.
Lutang misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutang throws a right hand that misses
and White Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Lutang throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lutang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from White Jr.
White Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from White Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Lutang lands a nice looking body kick.
It looks like Lutang has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
White Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Lutang.
White Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lutang appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
White Jr lands with a good body shot.
Good work by Lutang as he checks the leg kick.
White Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lutang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lutang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lutang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
White Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lutang is looking to slow White Jr down with leg kicks.
Lutang looks to land a body kick but White Jr moved away.
Lutang motions for White Jr to come forward. Lutang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lutang takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2##CL2#
White Jr clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White Jr lands with a light punch inside.
White Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lutang.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lutang misses with a hook to the ribs.
White Jr lands a nice knee to the body.
Lutang misses with the head strike.
White Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lutang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Bruce White Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
White Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lutang or not. #TD2#
White Jr manages to pull guard.
White Jr pulls Lutang in close to his closed guard and prevents Lutang from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lutang preventing the sweep. #T3#
Lutang wants to control from the top but White Jr keeps moving.
Lutang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
White Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lutang manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Lutang has White Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
Lutang trying to control the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lutang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. White Jr manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
White Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lutang 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.
Lutang throws a big right hand that misses.
White Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
White Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bruce White Jr.
I think Lutang 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sun Lutang!

Our winner, Sun Lutang, 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.
The defeated Bruce White Jr had this to say: 'I'm sorry. I should have done better.'.

 

Event: SMASH: Talvela vs Ruttu     
Date:   Jul 06, 2024
#R1#
Lutang lands a jab to the nose.
Nickle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lutang moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Lutang misses its target.
Lutang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nickle takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nickle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lutang manages to avoid it.
Lutang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lutang misses with a left hand
and Nickle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lutang throws a big shot that misses.
Nickle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lutang throws a chopping leg kick but Nickle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nickle misses with a right hand
and Lutang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutang jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lutang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lutang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lutang throws a shot from downtown. Nickle moves away and avoids it.
Nickle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lutang looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickle is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nickle! But no joy.
Sun Lutang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Lutang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickle.
Nickle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Crunch! Lutang slams his shin into Nickle's torso.
Nickle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lutang.
Lutang appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nickle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lutang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nickle avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lutang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nickle throws a hook but Lutang blocks it.
Lutang lands a right hook to the body.
Lutang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lutang lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Nickle misses with a hook.
Lutang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nickle in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lutang. Nickle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lutang throws a jab when Nickle was well out of range.
Nickle wants to counter the offense by Lutang and move into the clinch position.
Lutang jabs Nickle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lutang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickle.
Nickle slips under a jab from Lutang.
Lutang is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lutang misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Nickle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nickle throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lutang digs a good hook to Nickle's body.
Nickle tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Lutang scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lutang swings for the body but Nickle moves out of range.
Nickle avoids the body shot from Lutang.
Lutang throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nickle counters with a nice body shot.
Nickle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lutang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nickle ducks under a wild hook from Lutang.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lutang.
Jab, jab by Lutang - just one landing.
Lutang swings for the body but Nickle moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lutang. Nickle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nickle wants to counter the offense by Lutang and move into the clinch position.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lutang.
Lutang with a nice calf kick.#T4#
The crowd cheers as Nickle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lutang doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Lutang misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Nickle misses.
Lutang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lutang misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nickle! But no joy.
Lutang throws a solid leg kick but Nickle takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lutang.
Nickle now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lutang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lutang throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickle wants to counter the offense by Lutang and move into the clinch position.
Nickle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lutang.
Nickle now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lutang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickle moves away.
Nickle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lutang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lutang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sun Lutang dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lutang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nickle doesn't seem bothered though.
Nickle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sun Lutang is winning the standup battle so far.
Lutang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nickle was well out of range. Poor timing from Lutang.
Nickle lands with a nice body punch.
Lutang lands with an overhand left.
Lutang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nickle in his tracks.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Nickle might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lutang has got the better of the exchanges.
Nickle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lutang misses the jab.
Lutang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lutang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nickle can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle throws an overhand right that lands on Lutang's shoulder, as Lutang tries to avoid the shot.
Nickle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lutang missing with a left hand there. Nickle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lutang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nickle.#T1#
Lutang looks to throw the jab but Nickle is out of range.
A slow jab from Lutang misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Nickle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lutang just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lutang misses the shot to the body.
Lutang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lutang misses with a body shot
and Nickle counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nickle drops his hands momentarily and Lutang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lutang with a hook.
Lutang jabs Nickle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nickle misses with a right hand
and Lutang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nickle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Lutang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lutang lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lutang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lutang looks to land a right hand but Nickle moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Nickle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nickle just misses with a punch to the body.
Dill Nickle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Decent striking displayed by Lutang there.
Lutang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lutang throws a chopping leg kick but Nickle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lutang scores with a head kick. Nickle tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lutang jabs at Nickle's body.
Nickle misses with a straight left.
Lutang jabs Nickle right on the nose. Nickle blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Nice shot by Lutang.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nickle 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.
Lutang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lutang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nickle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lutang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nickle defending well as Lutang loads up on a big left hand.
Lutang misses with a body shot.
Nickle wants to counter the offense by Lutang and move into the clinch position.
A shot to the body from Lutang misses
and Nickle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nickle takes one to the side of the head.
Lutang throws a body punch but Nickle moves out of range.
Nickle has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lutang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nickle.
Lutang throws an off balance right hand
and Nickle counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Lutang is looking to land body kicks.
Lutang with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lutang. Lutang obviously looking to wear him down.
Lutang looks to land a right hand but Nickle moved out of range.
Nickle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lutang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickle manages to avoid it.
Lutang throws a hook but Nickle blocks it.
Nickle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lutang throws a good cross that connects.
Lutang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nickle in his tracks.
Lutang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sun Lutang dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lutang throws a looping overhand right but Nickle ducks down to avoid it.
Lutang misses with a kick to the body.
Nickle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nickle misses with a double jab.
A quick step to the side and Lutang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lutang moves out of range as Nickle strikes.
Nickle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lutang.
Lutang misses with a right hand
and Nickle counters with a nice uppercut.
Lutang throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickle.
Lutang lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Lutang misses.
Lutang avoids the body shot from Nickle.
Lutang throws a hook to the side of Nickle's head but Nickle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lutang swinging wildly here. #T1#
Nickle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lutang throws out the jab.
Nickle steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lutang.
Lutang just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lutang was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickle.
Lutang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nickle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lutang.
Lutang throws an overhand right that lands on Nickle's shoulder, as Nickle tries to avoid the shot.
Nickle wants to counter the offense by Lutang and move into the clinch position.
A slow jab from Nickle misses its intended target.
Good leg kick by Lutang.
Lutang throws a body shot but no joy.
Lutang connects with the punch.
Lutang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Lutang connects with a single shot there.
Nickle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lutang manages to avoid it.
Lutang misses the jab.
Lutang throws the left hand but Nickle avoids the punch easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lutang 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 Nickle has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nickle and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nickle throws a counter combo.
Lutang is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lutang swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Nickle holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lutang tries to work over Nickle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nickle lands with a left to the head.
Lutang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lutang creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nickle misses with a body punch.
Lutang misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Nickle. #T3#
Lutang tries a body shot but Nickle blocks it.
Lutang gets through Nickle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lutang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nickle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lutang misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Lutang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lutang scores with a shot to the body.
Lutang misses with an uppercut.
Nickle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lutang misses with a straight right.
Nickle throws a jab but it's blocked by Lutang.
Nickle loads up on a big right hand but Lutang slips the punch.
A punch lands to the side of Nickle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lutang throws a big shot that misses.
Nickle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Nickle misses with a hook. Lutang ducked under it nicely.
Lutang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lutang defending well as Nickle loads up on a big left hand.
Nickle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lutang pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nickle back to the cage. Lutang follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sun Lutang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lutang lands with a straight right. Nickle didn't see that one coming.
Lutang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nickle has time to react.
Lutang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lutang misses the jab.
Lutang misses with a straight left.
Dill Nickle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lutang misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sun Lutang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lutang, 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous 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: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Veainu     
Date:   Jun 02, 2024
#R1#
Lutang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Golov.
Lutang is looking to land body kicks.
Lutang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lutang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Golov cracks Lutang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A nice leg kick from Lutang, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lutang misses with a low kick.
Golov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lutang looks to score with a jab to the body but Golov is just out of range.
Golov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lutang lands a nice looking kick to the body. Golov takes a step back to recover.
Lutang scores with a decent looking hook.
Golov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lutang.
Lutang throws out a counter right but Golov avoids it with no problem.
Lutang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lutang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lutang throws the left hand but Golov avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Lutang tries to land a body kick#TD#
so Golov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Golov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lutang's head.
Golov trying to control but Lutang is working from the bottom.
Lutang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lutang keeping full guard, as Golov tries to pass.
Lutang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Golov works over Lutang with some ground and pound from guard.
Golov lands a couple of elbows.
Lutang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Golov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Lutang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Golov 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.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Golov is on top in guard. #REVR#
Golov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lutang has Golov pulled in close to control his posture.
Golov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lutang pulls Golov in close to prevent any damage.
Lutang is continuing to stall.
Golov throws a big right hand that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lutang can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Golov passes Lutang's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Golov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lutang moves into full guard.
Golov passes Lutang's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Golov wants to take a breather but Lutang is having none of it.
Lutang is in trouble now - Golov has advanced to mount!
Lutang takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Golov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lutang is working to get back to half guard.
Lutang wants to control but Golov is having none of it.
Lutang is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #T4#
Lutang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Golov working the ground and pound effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Golov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lutang?
Lutang takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lutang tries to lock up and control but Golov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lutang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lutang is bucking up trying to escape but Golov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lutang is trying desperately to improve position.
Golov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grigori Golov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lutang throws a shot from downtown. Golov moves away and avoids it.
Lutang wants to land a leg kick but Golov is out of range.
Golov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lutang manages to avoid it.
Lutang staying out of range there.
Lutang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Golov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lutang.
Lutang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Golov checks a low kick from Lutang.
Golov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lutang can do to turn this around?
Lutang throws a head kick but Golov moves out of range.
Golov looks to throw the jab but Lutang is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Lutang.
Golov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Golov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lutang finds it's way round the side to connect with Golov's head.
Lutang scores with a hook.
Golov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Lutang slips under a jab from Golov.
Golov lands a jab to Lutang's midsection.
Golov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lutang loads up on a big right hand but Golov slips the punch.
Golov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lutang was well out of range. Poor timing from Golov.
Lutang cracks a nice hook into Golov's ribs.
Golov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Golov scores with a decent looking hook.
Golov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That kick from Lutang tenderised Golov's leg. Golov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sun Lutang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Lutang misses.
Lutang lands a nice hook to Golov's body. Golov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lutang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Lutang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Golov closes the distance and pushes Lutang back into the cage.
Golov lands a left hand.
Lutang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Golov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Golov digs a right hand underneath Lutang's ribcage. Lutang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lutang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Golov throws a head punch that misses.
Lutang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Golov presses Lutang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lutang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Golov backwards.
Lutang misses with a body punch.
Golov blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lutang.
Lutang works on Golov's body with a couple of short punches.
Golov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lutang gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Golov scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Golov.
Lutang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lutang prevents a body shot from Golov.
Golov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lutang fails to land.
Lutang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lutang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Golov's elbow.
Lutang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Golov.
A short left from Lutang.
Golov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Golov misses with a punch on the inside.
Golov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Golov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lutang after a bit of a struggle.
Lutang misses with a body punch.
Golov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lutang tries to throw a body punch but Golov avoids it by throwing Lutang back against the cage.
Lutang lands a body punch.
Lutang tries to throw a body punch but Golov avoids it by throwing Lutang back against the cage.
Golov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Golov. #T4#
Golov blocks a body shot from Lutang.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Golov blocks an uppercut.
Golov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lutang tries to work over Golov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grigori Golov has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Golov breaks the clinch.
A good leg kick by Lutang.
Lutang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Golov.
Lutang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Golov misses with a body shot.
Lutang throws out a counter right but Golov avoids it with no problem.
Sun Lutang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lutang throws out a powerful jab.
Golov fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grigori Golov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lutang avoids the body shot from Golov.
Golov works Lutang's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Lutang gets tackled into the cage by Golov. Golov maintains the clinch.
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 the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Lutang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Golov looks to score with a jab to the body but Lutang is just out of range.
Lutang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Lutang.
Lutang looks for the body kick but Golov saw that one coming.
Golov missing with a left hand there. Lutang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lutang misses with a hook. Golov ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Golov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lutang.
Lutang thumps Golov with a low kick.
Lutang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Golov misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutang throws the left hand but Golov avoids the punch easily.
Lutang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lutang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Golov checks a low kick from Lutang.#T1#
Golov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Golov slips under a jab from Lutang.
Golov closes the distance and clinches up with Lutang, looking for a takedown. Golov pushes Lutang against the cage but Lutang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Golov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Golov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lutang throws a body punch but Golov moves out of range.
Golov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lutang takes a swing at Golov's ribcage but misses.
Lutang misses with a right hand
and Lutang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lutang staying out of range there.
Lutang thuds his right hand into Golov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lutang jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lutang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lutang ducks right into an uppercut from Golov.
Golov shoots in and drives through. Lutang sprawls well.#T2#
Lutang throws a hook but Golov blocks it.
Lutang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Golov is out of range and Lutang settles back down.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Golov!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lutang throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Golov counters with a shoot takedown. Lutang fights it but they end up in guard.
Lutang pulls Golov in close to prevent any damage.
Lutang trying to keep a closed guard but Golov is proving a slippery customer.
Lutang controlling the position.
Golov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Golov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lutang is on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Golov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lutang is on top in guard. #REVB#
Lutang stopping the sweep attempt from Golov.
Lutang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Golov is trying to keep Lutang in close. #T4#
Lutang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Golov working a defensive guard here.
Golov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lutang is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lutang won't allow Golov to sweep him here.
Golov being controlled here, momentarily.
Lutang won't allow Golov to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sun Lutang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lutang 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sun Lutang!

A relieved looking Sun Lutang thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Kringle     
Date:   Apr 20, 2024

Deer Hunter had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 149.4, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Sun Lutang was cancelled.

 

Event: SMASH: Jones vs Silver     
Date:   Mar 23, 2024
#R1#
Cheese on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lutang. Lutang obviously looking to wear him down.
Lutang misses with a right hand
and Cheese makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lutang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lutang cracks Cheese with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lutang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cheese was well out of range. Poor timing from Lutang.
Lutang throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cheese counters with a nice body shot.
Lutang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cheeses jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cheese throws a body kick that misses.
Lutang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cheese throws the kick towards the body but Lutang avoids it.
Lutang misses with a lunging right hand
and Cheese counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lutang moves away from the strike by Cheese. #CL#
Cheese closes the distance and pushes Lutang back into the cage.
Cheese lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lutang.
Cheese misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lutang. #BC#
Cheese's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Lutang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lutang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cheese was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lutang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cheese avoids the body shot from Lutang.
Cheese is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cheese on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lutang swings for the body but Cheese moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Cheese tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cheese stuns Lutang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lutang motions for Cheese to come forward. Lutang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cheese with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lutang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cheese.
Lutang misses with a wild body shot.
Cheese connects with a body shot that sends Lutang's belly button to the back.
Lutang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lutang moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Cheese has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lutang.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cheese moves out of range of the body kick from Lutang.
Cheese looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lutang 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.
Cheese uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lutang.
Nice uppercut there from Lutang.
Lutang avoids a kick to the body.
Lutang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cheese tries to clinch but Lutang is having none of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Lutang misses the target.
Lutang misses with a hook. Cheese ducked under it nicely.
Lutang thows a leg kick but Cheese checks it
and Cheese counters with a good, hard body kick but Lutang shrugs it off.
Lutang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lutang throws a lazy uppercut
and Cheese counters with a left to the body.
Lutang walks into a straight right hand from Cheese.#T3#
Lutang motions for Cheese to come forward. Lutang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cheese ducks under a wild hook from Lutang.
Lutang takes a swing at Cheese's ribcage but misses.
Nice body kick from Lutang.
Lutang tries a low kick but Cheese avoids it.
Cheese misses with a hook. Lutang ducked under it nicely.
Cheese throws a body shot but no joy.
Lutang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lutang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cheese.
Lutang feints and then cracks Cheese's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cheese down.
A low kick from Lutang is predictable there
and Cheese cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sun Lutang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lutang takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lutang misses with a looping left.#T4#
Lutang throws the left hand but Cheese avoids the punch easily.
A clash of legs there as Cheese blocks the low kick.#CL#
Cheese gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cheese blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cheese tries a body shot but Lutang blocks it.
Cheese lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cheese lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lutang tries to work over Cheese's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Cheese.
Lutang throws a head punch that misses.
Cheese blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Cheese breaks the clinch.
Lutang wants to slow Cheese down by chopping away at his legs.
Lutang misses with a low kick as Cheese jumps back.
Lutang connects with an inside leg kick.
Lutang moves into range and lands a nice leg 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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lutang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lutang there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cheese lands a nice shot to the body.
Lutang slips a jab from Cheese.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cheese looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Cheese.
Cheese scores with a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lutang.
Lutang fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cheese checks a leg kick.
Sun Lutang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lutang.
A big right from Lutang misses.
Cheese misses with a wild body shot.
Lutang steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Lutang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lutang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cheese darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lutang scores with a nice strike.
Cheese is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lutang finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL#
Cheese moves into range and clinches up with Lutang.
Lutang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cheese is defending well for now.
Lutang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cheese blocks an uppercut.
Cheese misses with a body punch.
Lutang lands a body punch.
Lutang takes a shot to the head.
Lutang swings wildly with an uppercut but Cheese uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cheese tries to work over Lutang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lutang scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Lutang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheese throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lutangs head.
Lutang lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Lutang.
Cheese blocks a body shot from Lutang.
A short uppercut from Lutang.
Cheese tries to work over Lutang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lutang blocks an elbow strike.
A short body shot lands from Lutang as the two fighters clinch.
Cheese blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cheese.
A short right from Cheese on the inside.
Cheese struggles to land a body shot inside as Lutang controls his hands.
Lutang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Richard Cheese has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cheese struggles to land a body shot inside as Lutang controls his hands.
Lutang throws a punch but it's blocked by Cheese.
Cheese lands a body shot.
Cheese lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cheese misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lutang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lutang prevents a body shot from Cheese. #T3#
Lutang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lutang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Cheese.
Lutang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cheese lands a nice uppercut.
Cheese works on Lutang's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cheese.
Cheese digs a right hand into Lutang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lutang's gas tank.
A short right from Cheese.
A body shot lands from Cheese.
Cheese lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Lutang.
Lutang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cheese.
A shot in the inside from Cheese.
Lutang prevents Cheese from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lutang.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lutang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lutang tries a body shot but Cheese blocks it.
Lutang tries to break the clinch but Cheese is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Cheese scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Cheese.
Lutang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cheese's elbow.
Lutang blocks an uppercut.
Lutang tries to work over Cheese's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lutang.
Cheese can't find room to land a body shot as Lutang controls the action.
Lutang blocks a body shot from Cheese.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lutang.
Cheese makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cheese tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lutang's elbow.
Cheese lands a shoulder strike.
Lutang swings wildly with an uppercut but Cheese uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lutang tries to throw a body punch but Cheese avoids it by throwing Lutang back against the cage.
Lutang presses Cheese against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cheese swings wildly with an uppercut but Lutang uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Cheese.
Cheese lands a hook that snaps the head of Lutang backwards.
Cheese misses with the head strike.
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 Richard Cheese will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cheese's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Lutang tries to clinch up but Cheese circles away and keeps his distance.
Cheese is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lutang.
Lutang thuds his shin into the meat of Cheese's side.
Cheese fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lutang 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 Cheese has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cheese and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cheese throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lutang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cheese scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Lutang drives through and clinches with Cheese against the cage.
Lutang tries to work over Cheese's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cheese misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lutang.
Cheese throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lutangs head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutang blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Cheese.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cheese.
Cheese is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cheese struggles to land a body shot inside as Lutang controls his hands. #T1#
Cheese lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cheese tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cheese stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cheese lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lutang scores with a shot to the side of Cheese's head.
Lutang has a couple of punches blocked by Cheese.
Cheese tries a body shot but Lutang blocks it.
Lutang misses with a body punch.
Cheese doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Lutang breaks from the clinch.
Lutang throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cheese misses the shot to the body.
It looks like Cheese has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lutang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Cheese was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lutang.
Jab, jab by Lutang - just one landing.
Lutang throws the left hand but Cheese avoids the punch easily.
Cheese feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lutang circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lutang counters with an inside leg kick. #T2#
Lutang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cheese.
Cheese tries to counter with a takedown but Lutang is quick to defend against it.
Lutang throws a jab but it's blocked by Cheese.
Cheese jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Cheese goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cheese lands a body shot.
Lutang digs a good body shot into Cheese's ribs.
Lutang misses with a looping right.
Cheese tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Cheese moves into the clinch.
Cheese lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cheese blocking some punches.
Cheese can't find room to land a body shot as Lutang controls the action.
Lutang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
A short right from Cheese.
Lutang lands with a light punch inside.
Lutang lands a right hand.
A short right from Lutang on the inside. #BC2#
Lutang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lutang throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cheese counters with a straight right hand.
Cheese misses the shot to the body.
Cheese pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cheese throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lutang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice jab there from Lutang.
Cheese avoids a kick to the body.
Cheese is looking to counter punch.
Cheese connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheese fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Lutang throws a right hand that misses
letting Cheese counter with a right hand. #CL#
Cheese moves into range and clinches up with Lutang.
Lutang lands a nice shot to the body.
Cheese tries to throw a body punch but Lutang avoids it by throwing Cheese back against the cage.
Cheese lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lutang backwards.
Lutang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cheese's elbow.
Lutang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cheese misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lutang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cheeses head.
Lutang prevents a body shot from Cheese.
Lutang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cheeses head.
Lutang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cheese digs a right hand into Lutang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lutang's gas tank.
Lutang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cheese digs a right hand underneath Lutang's ribcage. Lutang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cheese misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cheese digs a right hand into Lutang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lutang's gas tank.
Cheese tries to throw a body punch but Lutang avoids it by throwing Cheese back against the cage.

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 Richard Cheese.
I think Cheese 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Richard Cheese!

A relieved looking Richard Cheese thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit v Materlak 2     
Date:   Feb 10, 2024
#R1#
A low kick lands for Lutang.
Lutang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A shot to the liver by Lutang. Beautiful body shot.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown but Lutang shows good takedown defense.
Lutang works Furioto's body with a nice hook.
Furioto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lutang swings for the body but Furioto moves out of range.
Lutang is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lutang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Furioto fails with the takedown.
Lutang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Lutang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Furioto manages to avoid it.
Lutang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Furioto moves forwards but Lutang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Furioto with a poor takedown
and Lutang counters with a nice leg kick.
Sun Lutang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.
Lutang misses with a hook. Furioto ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Furioto gets a takedown into half guard.
Lutang preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T2#
Lutang is looking to escape.
Lutang is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Furioto has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lutang defend it? Furioto steps over the head and cranks it - Lutang is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Furioto!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maximus Furioto!
Maximus Furioto very nearly forgot to thank Bondi MMA 🏝️ amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: SMASH:Barkley v Kowalkiewicz 2     
Date:   Dec 30, 2023
#R1#
A big left from Lutang misses.
Kay swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A left and a right from Kay both land. Nice combination.
Kay ducks under a wild hook from Lutang.#TD#
Kay is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lutang's half guard.
Lutang is positioning himself well to prevent Kay advancing to mount.
Kay looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kay working Lutang over with strikes.
Lutang trying to hold on to Kay's head to control him but Kay postures up.
Kay working the head and body with strikes.
Kay throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lutang to regain full guard.
Lutang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lutang looking for a sweep. Not yet Lutang, not yet.
Lutang 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#
Lutang is pressing down on Kay's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kay is holding on for now.
Lutang missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lutang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kay is refusing to be controlled, as Lutang sits in half guard.
Lutang controlling the pace. #T2#
Kay is refusing to be controlled, as Lutang sits in half guard.
Kay wants to improve his position but Lutang is controlling well.
Kay is refusing to be controlled, as Lutang sits in half guard.
Kay makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kay.
Lutang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Kay escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lutang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Kay can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lutang controls the pace.
Lutang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lutang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jab by Lutang.
Kay fails to land the takedown.
Kay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lutang.
Lutang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Lutang throws a leg kick but Kay checks it.
Lutang misses with a left hand
and Kay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lutang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kay.
Lutang only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Kay misses its intended target.
Lutang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kay has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lutang finds it's way round the side to connect with Kay's head.
Kay lands a nice shot that snaps Lutang's head back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lutang.
Kay throws a body shot but no joy.
Kay throws a nice looking combination but Lutang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Kay dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lutang scores with a jab to the head.
Lutang with a nice calf kick.
Kay wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lutang connects with a nice looking jab.
A shot to the liver by Kay. Beautiful body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lutang, as that shot connected.
Kay checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sun Lutang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kay doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lutang counters with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kay. Lutang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lutang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kay moves away.
Lutang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Lutang slips a jab from Kay.
Good standup being displayed there by Kay as he connects with a hook.
Lutang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lutang moves out of range of the strikes.
Lutang tests Kay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lutang was well out of range. Poor timing from Kay.
Kay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lutang.
Kay throws a body punch but Lutang moves out of range.
Lutang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kay.
Lutang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lutang throws out the jab.
Kay takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kay misses with a lunging right hand
and Lutang counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Kay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lutang lands a jab to Kay's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kay uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lutang has time to react.
Kay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lutang.
Nice shot by Lutang.
Kay dives in for a single leg takedown but Lutang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lutang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Lutang as the two fighters clinch.
Lutang digs a right hand into Kay's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kay's gas tank.
Kay lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kay is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Kay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lutang tries to work over Kay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lutang misses with a punch to the body.
Lutang lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kay is working for takedown but Lutang is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
Kay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lutang lands a right hand.
Kay's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Lutang.
Lutang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kay dodges an elbow strike from Lutang.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lutang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lutang tries a body shot but Kay blocks it.
A hook to the body from Lutang.
Lutang creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lutang misses with a body punch.
Lutang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kay prevents a body shot from Lutang.
Kay blocks a body shot from Lutang.
A nice left hand lands by Lutang.
Lutang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lutang struggles to land a body shot inside as Kay controls his hands.
Kay lands a body shot.
Kay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lutang misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from Lutang.
Kay pushes Lutang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lutang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lutang misses with a body punch.
Kay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lutang.
Lutang keeps control of Kay as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Lutang - that landed with a thud.
Lutang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kay backwards.
Kay has a couple of punches blocked by Lutang.
Kay tries to score a body lock takedown but Lutang shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lutang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lutang presses Kay against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lutang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lutang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Lutang scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Lutang.
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.
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 Kay. That snapped Lutang's head back.
Lutang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lutang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kay throws a series of punches but Lutang moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Kay as he connects with a hook.
Kay throws a series of punches but Lutang moves out of range.
Lutang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lutang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kay manages to avoid it.
Kay swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kay throws out a loose jab but Lutang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lutang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutang connects with a jab.
Lutang tries to land a leg kick but Kay saw it coming and moves away.
Lutang lands a jab to Kay's midsection.
Kay avoids the body shot from Lutang. #T1#
Kay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lutang.
Lutang let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab from Lutang misses.
Kay slips under a jab from Lutang.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lutang. Kay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kay shoots in looking for a takedown. Lutang tries to sprawl out of it but Kay keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lutang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lutang scores with a nice strike.
Lutang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lutang avoids the body shot from Kay. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lutang. Kay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kay takes one to the side of the head.
Lutang throws a low kick but Kay avoids it.
Sun Lutang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kay ducks under a wild hook from Lutang.
Kay fails with the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Lutang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kay throws a body shot but no joy.
Kay takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kay lands with a nice body punch.
Lutang is looking to slow Kay down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lutang throws a body punch but Kay moves out of range. #T3#
Kay is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good exchange - Kay coming out on top.
Kay misses with an uppercut
and Lutang counters with a left to the body.
Kay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lutang.
Lars Kay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kay slips under a jab.
Kay takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lutang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kay moves away from the strike by Lutang.
Lutang swings for the body but Kay moves out of range.
Kay throws a looping overhand right but Lutang ducks down to avoid it.
Lutang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lutang throws a lazy body kick
and Kay counters with a straight right hand.
Lutang missing with a left hand there. Kay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Kay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kay misses with a body shot
and Lutang counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kay misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lutang counters with a stiff right hand.
Kay dives in and grabs Lutang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lutang pushes down on Kay's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Kay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lutang avoids the body shot from Kay.
Kay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lutang counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kay throws a body punch but Lutang moves out of range.
Kay throws a looping overhand right but Lutang ducks down to avoid it.
Kay looks to throw the jab but Lutang is out of range.
Kay throws a body punch but Lutang moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sun Lutang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lutang 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sun Lutang!

A victorious Sun Lutang thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SMASH: Bainbridge vs Thai     
Date:   Dec 10, 2023
#R1#
Richardson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lutang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Richardson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Lutang responds with a good body kick, but Richardson manages to step out the way in time.
Lutang throws a body shot but no joy.
Lutang scores with the left hand. Richardson knows he should have avoided that one.
Donk. Richardson catches Lutang right on the button with a cross.
Richardson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lutang is just out of range.
A shot to the body from Richardson misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Richardson.
Richardson throws an overhand right that lands on Lutang's shoulder, as Lutang tries to avoid the shot.
Lutang goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lutang with a jab.
Richardson throws an off balance right hand
and Lutang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lutang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lutang throws a low kick but Richardson moves out of range easily.
Richardson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lutang.
Richardson misses with a lunging right hand
and Lutang makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Richardson really felt that one!
Richardson checks a low kick from Lutang.
Lutang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lutang.#T1#
Richardson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lutang.
Lutang staying out of range there.
Richardson throws a looping overhand right but Lutang ducks down to avoid it.
Lutang jabs at Richardson's body.
Richardson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 23.5 Hour Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
A big left from Richardson misses.
A big left from Lutang misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Richardson. Lutang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Richardson misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Lutang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Richardson.
Richardson throws out a loose jab but Lutang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richardson looks to land a right hand but Lutang moved out of range.
Lutang throws a chopping leg kick but Richardson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Richardson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lutang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Richardson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lutang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Richardson.
Lutang bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lutang swats away the attempt to clinch by Richardson.#T2#
Richardson throws a poor cross that misses
and Lutang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lutang.
Lutang lands a glancing blow to the side of Richardson's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lutang.
Richardson throws a body shot but no joy.
Lutang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Richardson.
Richardson misses with an uppercut
and Lutang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Richardson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Richardson throws an overhand right that lands on Lutang's shoulder, as Lutang tries to avoid the shot.
Lutang lands an overhand right.
Richardson thuds a left hand into Lutang's body.
Richardson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lutang.
Richardson swings widly with a right hand
and Lutang counters with a low kick, right behind Richardson 's knee.
Lutang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Richardson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lutang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Richardson throwing a counter right hand but Lutang manages to avoid it.#T3#
Richardson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Richardson misses the body punch
and Lutang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Richardson thinking.
Richardson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lutang.
Lutang is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Richardson with a body shot.
Lutang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lutang lands the left hand.
Richardson ducks right into an uppercut from Lutang.
Lutang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lutang jabs Richardson to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lutang lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richardson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Richardson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Richardson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lutang backwards.
Richardson looking to stall.
Richardson digs a right hand into Lutang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lutang's gas tank.
Richardson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Richardson tries a body shot but Lutang blocks it. #T4#
Lutang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Richardson swings wildly with an uppercut but Lutang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richardson working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Richardson as the two fighters clinch.
Richardson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Lutang.
Lutang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Richardson.
Richardson misses with a punch on the inside.
Lutang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lutang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Richardson lands a shot to the body.
Richardson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lutang tries a body shot but Richardson blocks it.
Lutang tries a body shot but Richardson blocks it.
Lutang misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lutang.
Richardson misses with a punch on the inside.
Lutang lands a left hand.
Richardson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Richardson can't find room to land a body shot as Lutang controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sun Lutang dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lutang bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lutang.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Richardson checks a leg kick.
Lutang tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Richardson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sun Lutang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Richardson misses with an uppercut. Lutang saw that one coming.
Lutang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lutang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richardson was well out of range. Poor timing from Lutang.
Lutang lands a slapping body shot.
Richardson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Richardson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Lutang counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Richardson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lutang throws the left hand but Richardson avoids the punch easily.
Richardson missing with a left hand there. Lutang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Richardson looks to land a left hand but Lutang moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lutang blocks a jab.
Lutang lands a nice looking body kick.#T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Richardson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lutang - the referee stops the clock and Richardson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lutang. Richardson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Richardson throws a lazy right hand but Lutang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lutang tests Richardson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lutang cracks Richardson with an open hand slap.
Richardson 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 swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Lutang.
Richardson swings widly with a right hand
and Lutang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Richardson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lutang.
Lutang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Richardson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lutang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Richardson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A good leg kick by Lutang.
Lutang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Richardson on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richardson is looking to clinch but Lutang is avoiding it. #CL2#
Lutang clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Richardson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lutang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Richardson swings wildly with an uppercut but Lutang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richardson misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lutang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lutang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Richardson has Lutang pressed against the cage.
Richardson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lutang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lutang lands a body shot.
Richardson throws a head punch that misses.
Lutang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Lutang - that landed with a thud.
Richardson tries to work over Lutang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lutang tries a body shot but Richardson blocks it.
Lutang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Richardson is defending well for now.
Lutang blocking some punches.
Richardson working aggressively here. #T3#
Lutang misses with a punch to the body.
Richardson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Richardson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Richardson.
Richardson blocks an uppercut.
Lutang is leaning against Richardson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Richardson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Richardson has a couple of punches blocked by Lutang.
Still in the clinch, Lutang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Richardson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Lutang manages to break the clinch.
Lutang lands a slapping body shot.
A big right from Richardson misses.
Lutang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lutang throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richardson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Richardson lands a nice hook to Lutang's body. Lutang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Richardson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lutang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Lutang pushes Richardson up against the cage in a clinch.
Richardson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Richardson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Richardson managing to block the knees to the body from Lutang.
Lutang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Richardson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lutang or not.
Richardson throws a head punch that misses.
Lutang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Richardson's elbow.
Lutang tries a body shot but Richardson blocks it.
Lutang working aggressively here.
Lutang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Richardson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richardson. #BC2#
Lutang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Richardson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lutang.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richardson misses with a wild body shot.
Lutang connects with a body shot.
Richardson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Richardson digs a good body shot into Lutang's ribs.
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.
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#
Lutang finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Richardson throws a lazy uppercut
and Lutang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Richardson thinking.
Richardson throws a lazy right hand but Lutang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lutang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A shot to the liver by Richardson. Beautiful body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Richardson there.
Richardson throws out a loose jab but Lutang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lutang throws a shot from downtown. Richardson moves away and avoids it.
Richardson moves in looking to clinch but Lutang pushes him off.
Richardson missing with a left hand there. Lutang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Richardson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lutang has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Richardson counters with a nice uppercut.
Richardson looks to land a right hand but Lutang moved out of range.
Lutang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Richardson.
Lutang with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Richardson misses. #T1#
Richardson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Lutang counter with a right hand.
Lutang cracks a nice hook into Richardson's ribs.
Richardson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lutang.
Lutang slips under a jab.
Lutang misses the body punch
and Richardson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Richardson misses with an uppercut. Lutang saw that one coming.
Richardson misses with a looping left.
Lutang doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lutang lands with a hook. Richardson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lutang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richardson was well out of range. Poor timing from Lutang.#CL#
Richardson rushes Lutang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lutang blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Lutang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Richardson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lutang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Richardson misses with a body shot
and Lutang counters with a nice uppercut.
Lutang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Richardson's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lutang keeps Richardson at a distance using the push kick.
Rick Richardson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Richardson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Richardson swings widly with a right hand
and Richardson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Richardson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lutang connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Richardson scrambles back to his feet.
Lutang lands with a right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Lutang as he connects with a hook.
Lutang explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Richardson thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Lutang responds with a good body kick, but Richardson manages to step out the way in time.
Richardson misses with a right hand
and Richardson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lutang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Richardson. That did some damage!
Lutang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Richardson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Richardson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Richardson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lutang digs a good body shot into Richardson's ribs.
Lutang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Richardson misses the target. #T3#
Lutang throws a leg kick which misses Richardson's front leg but catches the back leg as Richardson tries to avoid it.
Lutang moves in looking to clinch but Richardson pushes him off.
Richardson misses with a right hand
enabling Lutang to counter with a crisp jab.
Richardson with a jab.
Richardson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Richardson moves out of range as Lutang throws a body kick.
Good shot there by Richardson.
A telegraphed right hand from Lutang misses the target.
Richardson tries to close the distance and clinch but Lutang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Richardson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Richardson misses with a left hand
and Richardson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Richardson throws an off balance right hand
and Lutang counters with a nice low kick that buckles Richardson's knee momentarily.
Lutang scores with a decent looking hook.
Richardson cracks Lutang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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 big left from Richardson misses.
Lutang with a nice cross.#T4#
Lutang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Richardson doesn't seem bothered though.
Richardson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lutang lands with a shot to the body.
Richardson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Richardson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lutang.
Richardson tries to clinch but Lutang moves out of range.
Lutang digs a good hook to Richardson's body.
Lutang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Richardson in his tracks.
Richardson tries to clinch up
and Lutang counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Lutang does it's job there.
Lutang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Richardson throws out the jab.
Richardson avoids the body shot from Lutang.
Lutang blocks a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sun Lutang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sun Lutang!

Sun Lutang thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SMASH: Barkley vs Dredd     
Date:   Oct 22, 2023
#R1#
Lutang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Erminus.
Some bone on bone action there as Erminus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Erminus misses with a hook to the body
and Lutang counters with a nice uppercut.
Lutang has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Erminus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Erminus keeps Lutang at a distance using the push kick.
Lutang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Erminus.
Lutang throwing a counter right hand but Erminus manages to avoid it.
Lutang looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Erminus counters with a nice double leg into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Lutang manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lutang throws a punch but it's blocked by Erminus.
Lutang struggles to land a body shot inside as Erminus controls his hands.
Erminus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Lutang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lutang tries to work over Erminus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Lutang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lutang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lutang just misses with a punch to the body.
Lutang throws a right and a left that Erminus avoids nicely.
Lutang wants to land a leg kick but Erminus is out of range.
Erminus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Erminus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lutang checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lutang lands with a shot to the body.
Erminus throws a jab but it's blocked by Lutang.
Lutang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Lutang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lutang throws a good cross that connects.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lutang.
Erminus throws a series of punches but Lutang moves out of range.
Lutang misses with a hook. Erminus ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Erminus feints and as Lutang raises his hands in defense, Erminus changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SU2#
Erminus stands and steps away. Lutang gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lutang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Erminus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Erminus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lutang pinned against the cage. Lutang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Lutang throws a shot from downtown. Erminus moves away and avoids it.
Erminus throws a counter combo.
Erminus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lutang.
Lutang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Erminus.
An inside leg kick from Lutang misses.
Erminus with the counter takedown but Lutang avoids it easily.
Lutang dodges the punch combination from Erminus.
Erminus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sun Lutang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Lutang lands with an uppercut that bounces Erminus off the cage and back into range.
Erminus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lutang throws a lazy uppercut
and Erminus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Erminus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lutang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lutang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slow jab from Erminus misses its intended target.
Lutang scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erminus lands a nice shot to the body.
Lutang throws a low kick but Erminus moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sun Lutang will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Lutang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Erminus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lutang counters with a right hand to the body.
Lutang is looking to slow Erminus down with leg kicks.
Sun Lutang is winning the standup battle so far.
Erminus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lutang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Lutang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lutang misses with a body shot.
Erminus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lutang makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutang avoids a kick to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Lutang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lutang.
Lutang throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Lutang cracks Erminus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lutang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lutang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lutang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Erminus's head.
Erminus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lutang circles away quickly and effectively.
Lutang throws a nice looking combination but Erminus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big left from Erminus misses.
Erminus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lutang.
Erminus connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Lutang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Erminus.
Lutang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Erminus.
Sun Lutang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lutang misses with a looping right.
A low kick from Erminus is predictable there
and Lutang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lutang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Erminus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lutang throws out the jab.
As Lutang backs off Erminus throws a huge counter combo but Lutang manages to avoid it all.
Lutang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lutang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lutang throws a body punch but Erminus moves out of range.
Erminus throws a counter combo.#T3#
Lutang scores with a hook.
Erminus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lutang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Erminus can pounce on him.
Erminus moves out of range of the body kick.
Jetmir Erminus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good exchange - Lutang coming out on top.
Erminus shoots in but Lutang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Erminus scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Lutang looks for the body kick but Erminus saw that one coming.
Erminus staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Erminus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Erminus connects with a leg kick.
Lutang swings away with a body shot that misses
and Erminus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Erminus misses with a two punch combination.
Lutang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lutang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Erminus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lutang can pounce on him.
Lutang thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sun Lutang 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#
Erminus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Erminus does no damage.
Erminus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lutang pinned against the cage. Lutang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Erminus tries for a takedown but Lutang circles away easily
enabling Lutang to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lutang. Erminus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Erminus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Erminus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Erminus throws a series of punches but Lutang avoids them all with ease.
Lutang throwing a counter right hand but Erminus manages to avoid it.
Lutang throws a right hand that misses
and Erminus counters with a stiff right hand.
Lutang misses with a low kick as Erminus jumps back.
A slow jab from Lutang misses its intended target.
Lutang throws a body shot but no joy.
Erminus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Erminus scores with a jab to the head.
Erminus takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T2#
Lutang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Erminus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lutang finds it's way round the side to connect with Erminus's head.
Erminus swings for the body but Lutang moves out of range.
Lutang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Erminus. That did some damage!
Lutang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Erminus takes one on the button.
Lutang misses the shot to the body.
Erminus with the counter takedown but Lutang avoids it easily.
Erminus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lutang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lutang blocks the body kick. #T3#
Erminus works Lutang's body with a nice hook.
Erminus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Erminus misses with a double jab
and Lutang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lutang throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#TD2#
Erminus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Lutang pushes Erminus off and gets 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!
Lutang throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Erminus missing with a left hand there. Lutang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Erminus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lutang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lutang works over Erminus's head and body with a nice combination.
Lutang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Erminus can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed right hand from Lutang misses the target.
Erminus throws a combination that misses
and Lutang finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jetmir Erminus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lutang throws out a powerful jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sun Lutang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lutang, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sun Lutang!

Our winner, Sun Lutang, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: SMASH: Materlak vs Tonon     
Date:   Sep 16, 2023
#R1#
Lutang fakes the leg kick and cracks Richardson in the body.
Richardson 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.
Lutang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Lutang.
Lutang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lutang moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab lands there for Richardson.
Richardson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Richardson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lutang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Richardson.
Richardson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lutang counters with a good, hard body kick but Richardson shrugs it off.
Richardson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lutang was well out of range. Poor timing from Richardson.
Lutang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richardson throws an overhand right that lands on Lutang's shoulder, as Lutang tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Lutang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Richardson throws a big shot that misses.
Richardson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lutang was well out of range. Poor timing from Richardson.
Rick Richardson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richardson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Lutang counters with a quick kick to the body but Richardson blocks it.#T1#
Richardson misses with a lunging right hand
and Lutang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Richardson misses with a lunging right hand
and Lutang counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Richardson misses.
It appears Lutang was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lutang works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Richardson misses with a shot to the body
and Lutang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Richardson misses with a hook. Lutang ducked under it nicely.
Richardson cracks Lutang with an open hand slap.
Richardson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lutang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lutang half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lutang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A left lands for Lutang.
Richardson misses with a hook. Lutang ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richardson misses with a left hand
and Lutang counters with a right hand to the body.
Lutang throws a leg kick which misses Richardson's front leg but catches the back leg as Richardson tries to avoid it. #T2#
A slow jab from Richardson misses its intended target.
Good standup being displayed there by Lutang as he connects with a hook.
Richardson misses with a left hand
and Lutang finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lutang looks to land a body kick but Richardson moved away.
Richardson lands a nice shot that snaps Lutang's head back.
Lutang defending well as Richardson loads up on a big left hand.
Lutang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Richardson misses with a body shot.
Richardson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lutang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lutang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Richardson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Richardson throws a hook to the side of Lutang's head but Lutang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Lutang.#T3#
Lutang misses with a looping right.
Richardson sizes up Lutang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lutang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Richardson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lutang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Richardson looks to land a left hand but Lutang moved out of range nicely.
Lutang looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Richardson. Lutang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Richardson misses with a right hand
and Lutang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lutang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lutang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Richardson misses with a hook
and Lutang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lutang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Richardson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Richardson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Richardson misses with a body punch
and Lutang cracks him with a counter punch 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!
Richardson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Richardson misses with a body shot.
Richardson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lutang misses with a hook. Richardson ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Lutang.
Richardson throws a hook to the side of Lutang's head but Lutang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab by Lutang.
Lutang defending well as Richardson loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lutang tries to land a front kick but Richardson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lutang misses with a straight right.
Lutang lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
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 Sun Lutang will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lutang is looking to score with low kicks.
Richardson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lutang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lutang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Richardson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sun Lutang is winning the standup battle so far.
Lutang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Richardson misses with a body shot.
Lutang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Richardson loads up on a big right hand but Lutang slips the punch.#CL2#
Richardson moves into the clinch.
A short right from Richardson on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lutang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Richardson backwards.
Lutang tries to throw a body punch but Richardson avoids it by throwing Lutang back against the cage.
Lutang tries a body shot but Richardson blocks it.
A short left from Richardson.
Richardson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lutang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Lutang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Richardson working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Richardson fails to land.
Lutang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Richardson backwards.
Richardson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Richardson throws a punch but it's blocked by Lutang.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lutang.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Richardson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Lutang.
Lutang misses with a body punch.
Richardson stalls.
Lutang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lutang lands a shoulder strike.
Richardson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Lutang.
Lutang lands a nice uppercut.
Richardson blocks a body shot from Lutang.
Lutang blocks a body shot from Richardson.
Richardson 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!
Lutang lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Lutang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lutang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Richardson gets through Lutang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lutang misses with some punches.
Sun Lutang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Richardson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Richardson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lutang prevents a body shot from Richardson.
Richardson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Richardson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lutang struggles to land a body shot inside as Richardson controls his hands.
Richardson blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Lutang.
A short left from Richardson.
Lutang works on Richardson's body with a couple of short punches.
Lutang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lutang is trying to stall.
A short body shot lands from Richardson as the two fighters clinch.
Richardson throws a punch but it's blocked by Lutang.
Lutang tries a body shot but Richardson blocks it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Richardson 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.
Lutang throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T3#
Richardson working aggressively here.
Lutang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lutang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Richardson backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lutang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Richardson backwards.
Richardson misses with the head strike.
Richardson scores with a shoulder strike.
Richardson tries a body shot but Lutang blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lutang.
Lutang misses with a punch to the body.
Lutang misses with a body punch.
Lutang throws a punch but it's blocked by Richardson.
A short left from Lutang.
Richardson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Richardson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Richardson blocking some punches.
Richardson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Richardson tries to stall but Lutang uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lutang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lutang misses with a body punch.
Richardson lands a nice uppercut.
Lutang lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Lutang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lutang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Richardson backwards.
Richardson lands a hook that snaps the head of Lutang backwards.
Richardson throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lutang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lutang lands with a right to the head.
Lutang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Richardson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lutang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Richardsons head.
Richardson works on Lutang's body with a couple of short punches.
Lutang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Richardson backwards.
Richardson throws a head punch that misses.
Lutang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Lutang.
Richardson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lutang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Richardson's elbow.
A short uppercut from Lutang.
Richardson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lutang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sun Lutang 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Richardson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC#Richardson is rocked!
Lutang punishes Richardson's body with a nice straight punch.
Richardson just misses with a punch to the body.
Lutang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Richardson is still on wobbly legs! Can Lutang finish him?
Nice jab there from Richardson.
Lutang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Richardson seems to have recovered his senses.
Lutang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Richardson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lutang throws a looping overhand right but Richardson ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Richardson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Richardson looks to throw the jab but Lutang is out of range.
Richardson tests Lutang's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Lutang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lutang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Richardson's hands.
Lutang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lutang slips a straight right by Richardson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lutang.
Lutang avoids the body shot from Richardson.
Lutang avoids the body shot from Richardson.
Richardson scores with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Lutang.
Richardson misses with a hook
and Lutang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Richardson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Richardson darts in and clinches Lutang up against the cage.
Rick Richardson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Richardson lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lutang.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richardson just leaning against Lutang, taking a breather.
A short left from Richardson.
Richardson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Richardson.
Richardson cracks Lutang with a nice body shot.
Richardson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lutang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lutang misses with the head strike.
Lutang lands a nice uppercut.
Lutang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lutang throws a head punch that misses.
Lutang lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richardson.
Richardson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Richardson has a couple of punches blocked by Lutang.
Lutang scores with a shot to the side of Richardson's head. #T3#
Lutang struggles to land a body shot inside as Richardson controls his hands.
Lutang prevents a body shot from Richardson.
Lutang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Richardson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lutang.
Richardson blocks a body shot from Lutang.
Richardson throws a punch but it's blocked by Lutang.
Lutang misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Richardson.
Lutang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Richardson working aggressively here.
Lutang tries to work over Richardson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lutang blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Richardson fails to land.
Richardson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lutang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lutang working aggressively here.
Richardson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lutang takes a shot to the head.
Lutang blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Lutang misses with a body punch.
Richardson lands a hook that snaps the head of Lutang backwards.
Lutang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Richardson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lutang lands 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!
Richardson tries to work over Lutang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Richardson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lutang up against the cage.
Lutang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lutang.
Lutang misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Richardson.
Lutang misses with a punch to the body.
Richardson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lutang blocks a body shot from Richardson.
Lutang lands a shoulder strike.
Lutang blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lutang.
Richardson blocks a body shot from Lutang.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Richardson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lutang has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sun Lutang!

A very excited looking Sun Lutang made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: SMASH: Nascimento vs Huust     
Date:   Aug 20, 2023
#R1#
Lutang connects with a single shot there.
Lutang cracks Le Delma with an open hand slap.
Le Delma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lutang.
Lutang just misses with a punch to the body.
Lutang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lutang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lutang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Le Delma. That did some damage!
The fighters circle momentarily. Lutang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've been hearing reports that Le Delma has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lutang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Le Delma counters with a solid body kick.
Lutang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Le Delma momentarily.
Le Delma slips under a jab.
Le Delma is looking to counter with a body kick.
Lutang throws a lazy right hand but Le Delma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lutang walks into a left hand. #T1#
Lutang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Le Delma needs to keep his hands up - Lutang had a free shot at his head there.
Lutang lands with an overhand left.
Lutang misses with a body punch
and Le Delma counters with a two punch combo.
Lutang misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Lutang misses.
Lutang lands a jab to Le Delma's midsection.#TD#
Le Delma throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lutang was covering up waiting for the punch and Le Delma finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Le Delma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lutang is pulling down on Le Delma's head to control his posture. #T2#
Lutang 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#
Le Delma tries to kick Lutang off but Lutang keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lutang stalling.
Let's hope that Lutang 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.
Le Delma tries to kick Lutang off in order to stand up. Lutang Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Lutang controls the position from side control.#T3#
Le Delma wants to get back to his feet but Lutang drags him back down.
The referee asks Lutang politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lutang prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lutang throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lutang is looking to take a break and control but Le Delma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Le Delma is pushing Lutang's head away, looking to escape. Lutang manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee asks Lutang politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lutang prefers to stall for the moment though.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lutang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Lutang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Le Delma doesn't seem phased though.
Lutang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Le Delma moves away.
Lutang takes a swing at Le Delma's ribcage but misses.
Le Delma takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lutang swings widly with a right hand
and Le Delma counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lutang is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Lutang throws a body shot but no joy.
Le Delma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sun Lutang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Le Delma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Le Delma throws a push kick but Lutang slaps the foot to one side.
A low kick from Lutang misses
and Le Delma counters with a nice kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sun Lutang dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lutang enables Le Delma to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lutang manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lutang 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.
Lutang is adopting a defensive guard.
Lutang is looking to stand up but Le Delma isn't so interested in that idea.
Lutang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutang trying to control the position here.
Le Delma distracts Lutang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Le Delma wants to control from the top but Lutang keeps moving.
Lutang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Le Delma's guard. #REVB#
Le Delma is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lutang trying to control but Le Delma is working from the bottom.
Lutang stops Le Delma from standing up.
Lutang tries to free his leg and advance position but Le Delma is retaining full guard.
Le Delma wants to stand but Lutang is controlling the position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lutang wants to control from the top but Le Delma keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Le Delma wants to get back to his feet but Lutang is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A slow jab from Lutang misses its intended target.
Le Delma is looking to counter with head kicks.
Lutang throws a shot from downtown. Le Delma moves away and avoids it.
Le Delma appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lutang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lutang connects with a nice looking jab.
Lutang scores with a sloppy right hand. Le Delma should have avoided that one.
A big left from Lutang misses.
Lutang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Lutang punishes Le Delma's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Lutang. That snapped Le Delma's head back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lutang, as that shot connected.
Lutang missing with a left hand there. Le Delma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Le Delma looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Le Delma avoids the body shot from Lutang.
Le Delma throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lutang avoids it.
Le Delma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lutang wants to land a leg kick but Le Delma is out of range.
Le Delma looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lutang. Le Delma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lutang throws a lazy right hand but Le Delma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sun Lutang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Delma moves out of range of the strikes.
Lutang throws a poor cross that misses
and Le Delma counters with a solid body kick. #T4#
Lutang misses the jab.
Lutang throws a looping overhand right but Le Delma ducks down to avoid it.
Lutang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed right hand from Lutang misses the target.
Lutang lands with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Le Delma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lutang.
A punch lands to the side of Le Delma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lutang misses with an uppercut. Le Delma saw that one coming.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lutang connects with an inside leg kick.
Lutang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lutang punishes Le Delma's body with a nice straight punch.
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.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A big left from Lutang misses.
Le Delma fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lutang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Le Delma on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lutang lands a jab to Le Delma's midsection.
Lutang looks to land a left hand but Le Delma moved out of range nicely.
Lutang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Le Delma avoids the body shot from Lutang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Le Delma darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Le Delma is trying to control the action in half guard but Lutang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Lutang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Le Delma.
Lutang is controlling Le Delma's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Le Delma missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lutang is staying active underneath Le Delma, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Le Delma not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Le Delma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lutang keeps working.
Le Delma scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lutang moves into full guard. #T2#
Le Delma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lutang is keeping the position for now.
Le Delma postures up.
Lutang is controlling Le Delma's posture.
Lutang wants to sweep here but Le Delma controlling him for the moment.
Le Delma throwing strikes from guard but Lutang blocks nicely.
Le Delma stopping the sweep attempt from Lutang.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lutang is on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Lutang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Le Delma wants to get back to his feet but Lutang is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lutang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Le Delma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lutang throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Lutang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Le Delma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lutang misses with a hook.
And Le Delma counters with a quick kick to the body but Lutang blocks it.
Lutang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Le Delma throws a counter high kick but Lutang was just alert enough to avoid it.
Le Delma slips under a jab from Lutang.
Le Delma went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Le Delma ducks under a wild hook from Lutang.
Lutang throws a lazy right hand but Le Delma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Le Delma has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lutang finds it's way round the side to connect with Le Delma's head.
Lutang digs a good body shot into Le Delma's ribs.
Le Delma misses with a hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lutang throws a body punch but Le Delma moves out of range.
Lutang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Le Delma moves away.
Emanuel Le Delma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Le Delma defending well as Lutang loads up on a big left hand.
Le Delma throwing a counter right hand but Lutang manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sun Lutang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lutang 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sun Lutang!

Our winner, Sun Lutang, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: SMASH: Obama vs Boomer     
Date:   Jul 22, 2023
#R1#
Nickle wants to clinch
and Lutang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lutang throws a head kick that misses.
Nickle shoots and misses
and Lutang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Dill Nickle has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Lutang as Nickle shoots in.
Lutang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lutang punishes Nickle's body with a nice straight punch.
Lutang defending well as Nickle loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lutang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Lutang throws a hook but Nickle avoids it easily.
Nickle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lutang paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Nickle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lutang.
Lutang scores with a shot to the side of Nickle's head.
Lutang throws a head punch that misses.
Nickle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lutang backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lutang.
Lutang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lutang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nickle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lutang is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dill Nickle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lutang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Lutang.
Nickle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lutang tries a body shot but Nickle blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Lutang. #T2#
Lutang scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickle blocking some punches.
Nickle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lutang backwards.
Nickle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lutang's elbow.
Nickle is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Nickle is trying to trip Lutang. He has hold of a leg but Lutang is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nickle persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Lutang controlling the position.
Nickle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lutang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Let's hope that Lutang 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.
Nickle throws a strike but Lutang rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Lutang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Nickle looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lutang passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lutang in particular looking to stall.
Nickle wants to control but Lutang is keeping busy. #SUB#
Nickle actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Lutang seems content to control.
Lutang is thwarting Nickle's attempts to control the position.
Lutang controlling the pace. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nickle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nickle tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nickle wants to get back to full guard.
Lutang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lutang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lutang loads up on a big right hand but Nickle slips the punch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lutang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nickle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sun Lutang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dill Nickle's cut.
That's time! Nickle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Lutang misses with a hook.
Lutang throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickle drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lutang sprawls and moves away.
Lutang scores with a jab to the head.
Nickle has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lutang.
Lutang cracks Nickle with a good jab.
Nickle tries for a takedown but Lutang circles away easily
and Lutang counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lutang but Lutang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lutang throws a counter combo.#T1#
Nickle shoots for a takedown but Lutang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dill Nickle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nickle shoots in for a double leg but Lutang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lutang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sun Lutang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lutang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lutang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nickle closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lutang counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Nickle is rocked!
Nickle looks to clinch
and Lutang counters with a big left hand that crumples Nickle! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sun Lutang!
A very excited looking Sun Lutang made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: SMASH: Frewin vs Nacimento 3     
Date:   Jun 18, 2023
#R1#
Lutang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Erminus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lutang scores with a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Erminus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lutang moves into range and connects with a jab.
Erminus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lutang throws out a counter right but Erminus avoids it with no problem.
Lutang has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
Lutang gets a clinch.
Lutang can't find room to land a body shot as Erminus controls the action.
Lutang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lutang misses with an elbow over the top.
A short left from Lutang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutang lands an uppercut.
Lutang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lutang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Lutang breaks from the clinch.
Erminus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Erminus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lutang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Erminus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Erminus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Erminus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Erminus throws a series of punches but Lutang avoids them all with ease.
Erminus throws a body shot but no joy.
Lutang throws an overhand right that lands on Erminus's shoulder, as Erminus tries to avoid the shot.
Erminus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Erminus fails to land with a series of punches.
Lutang throws a body shot but no joy.
Lutang jabs Erminus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Erminus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lutang scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lutang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Erminus.
Lutang throws a right hand that misses
and Lutang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice body punch from Lutang.
A big right from Erminus misses.
Lutang throws a body punch but Erminus moves out of range.
Erminus falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Lutang counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lutang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lutang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lutang lands with a left to the head.
Erminus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lutang misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Erminus. #T3#
Erminus prevents a body shot from Lutang.
Come on Erminus - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lutang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lutang working aggressively here.
Lutang misses with a body punch.
Lutang misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Erminus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lutang swings away with a body shot that misses
and Erminus counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lutang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Erminus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lutang moves out of range of the strikes.
Erminus misses with a hook. Lutang ducked under it nicely.
Sun Lutang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Erminus misses with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Lutang.
A shot to the body from Erminus misses
and Lutang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lutang throws a hook to the side of Erminus's head but Erminus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Erminus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lutang throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lutang lands a lovely overhand right.
Erminus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lutang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lutang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lutang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lutang is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Erminus had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Erminus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lutang cracks Erminus with an open hand slap.
Erminus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sun Lutang 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##CL2#
Lutang clinches.
Lutang lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Lutang.
Lutang prevents Erminus from breaking the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lutang.
Erminus blocks a body shot from Lutang.
Lutang lands a shot to the body.
Lutang cracks Erminus with a nice body shot.
Erminus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sun Lutang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Erminus avoiding damage as Lutang throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lutang lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Erminus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Nice jab there from Erminus.
Lutang catches Erminus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lutang. Erminus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Erminus jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lutang misses the body punch
enabling Erminus to counter with a crisp jab.
Lutang works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Erminus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lutang.
Lutang lands with an overhand left.
Lutang scores with a spinning back kick!
Lutang connects with a body shot.
Erminus misses with a body shot.
Erminus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lutang can pounce on him.
Sun Lutang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Erminus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lutang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lutang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Erminus lands a nice looking body shot.
Erminus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jetmir Erminus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lutang swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Erminus.
Lutang lands a glancing blow to the side of Erminus's head.
Lutang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Erminus at a distance.
Lutang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Erminus. That did some damage!
Lutang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Erminus counters with a right hand to the body.
Lutang cracks Erminus with a good jab.
Lutang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Erminus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lutang.
Lutang cracks Erminus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lutang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Lutang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lutang looks to throw the jab but Erminus is out of range.
Erminus throws a leg kick but Lutang sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lutang misses with a wild body shot.
Erminus takes one to the chin there.
Lutang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lutang throws a poor cross that misses
and Erminus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lutang's knee momentarily.
Lutang scores with a nice right hand.
Lutang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lutang just misses with a punch to the body.
Erminus appears to be looking for a big counter.
Erminus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lutang misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Erminus counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Lutang misses with a hook. Erminus ducked under it nicely.
Erminus punishes Lutang's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Lutang clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lutang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Erminus's elbow.
Erminus is trying to force a seperation but Lutang has the dominant position.
Lutang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lutang lands with a left to the head.
Lutang throws a head punch that misses.
Lutang is leaning against Erminus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Erminus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lutang is keeping busy.
A short right from Lutang on the inside.
Erminus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 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#
Erminus blocks a jab.
Lutang thows a leg kick but Erminus checks it
letting Erminus counter with a right hand.
Erminus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lutang looks to score with a jab to the body but Erminus is just out of range.
Lutang misses with a body shot.
As Lutang looks to move away, Erminus throws a big counter combo but Lutang just gets out of the way.
Good leg kick by Lutang.
Erminus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lutang swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Erminus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Lutang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lutang.
Erminus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lutang. Erminus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Erminus throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Erminus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Erminus takes one to the side of the head.
Lutang ducks under a wild hook from Erminus.
Lutang misses with a looping left.
Lutang cracks a nice hook into Erminus's ribs.
Erminus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lutang lands a nice shot that snaps Erminus's head back. #CL2#
Lutang gets a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lutang.
A short body shot lands from Lutang as the two fighters clinch.
Lutang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lutang lands a shoulder strike. #T2##BC#
Erminus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lutang throws a looping overhand right but Erminus ducks down to avoid it.
Lutang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Erminus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Erminus feints and then cracks Lutang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lutang down.
Erminus misses with a lunging right hand
and Lutang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lutang getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lutang misses with a wild body shot.
Lutang lands with a cross.
Erminus ducks under a wild hook from Lutang.
Lutang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lutang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Erminus.#T3#
Lutang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Erminus throws a big counter combination but Lutang scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Erminus blocks a head kick by Lutang.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Erminus.
Lutang throws out a counter right but Erminus avoids it with no problem.
Erminus walks into a stiff left hand from Lutang.
Lutang digs a good hook to Erminus's body.
Lutang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Erminus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lutang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erminus appears to be looking for a big counter.
Erminus misses with a looping right.
Erminus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Erminus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
Lutang misses with a body shot.
Lutang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Erminus under the eye.
Erminus misses with an uppercut. Lutang saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Lutang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lutang jabs Erminus right on the nose. Erminus blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Lutang.
Jab, jab by Lutang - just one landing.
Lutang misses with a hook. Erminus ducked under it nicely.
Erminus misses with a looping left.
Erminus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Erminus throws out a loose jab but Lutang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lutang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Erminus moves away from the strike by Lutang.
Lutang lands with a nice body punch.
Jetmir Erminus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lutang checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lutang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sun Lutang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sun Lutang!

A very excited looking Sun Lutang made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: SMASH: Hasselhoff vs Tantor     
Date:   May 21, 2023
#R1#
Askren on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #TD#
Askren shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Askren showed some decent athleticism there.
Lutang wants to get back to full guard.
Askren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lutang defending well though.
Lutang wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Askren lands a nice short elbow.
Askren thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Askren tries to pass to full mount but Lutang defends it.
Askren passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lutang!
Askren prevents Lutang from getting the reversal.
Askren with the ground and pound from mount.
Lutang working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lutang wants to control but Askren is having none of it.#T1#
Askren is landing with some decent strikes but Lutang is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lutang is trying to escape the mount.
Lutang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Askren. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A nice elbow there by Askren.
Askren in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lutang keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Askren with a couple of short strikes.
Lutang tries to reverse the position but Askren maintains control.
Askren working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lutang is in a horrible position here. Askren smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lutang can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Askren avoids the attempt from Lutang to control.
Askren 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.#T2#
Lutang working to try and regain half guard.
Askren working Lutang over with strikes here.
Lutang sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lutang looks like he's trying to stand up.
Askren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lutang won't allow Askren to pass to mount.
Lutang trying to control here.
Lutang is trying to get back to full guard.
Lutang is still trying to improve position.
Askren passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lutang is looking to improve his position but Askren isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Askren is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lutang can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Askren lands a couple of good shots and Lutang has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Lutang tries to escape but Askren has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lutang covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Askren looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Lutang grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Lutang is trapped and Askren is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Lutang is taking damage to the body and head.
Lutang is covering up but some of the strikes from Askren are getting through and doing damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Lutang is taking damage to the body and head.
Askren has the hooks in. Lutang is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lutang covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Lutang looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Askren connects with a big shot to the side of Lutang's head. #T4#
Askren softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Askren lands strikes to the head.
Askren lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Askren lands with a hammerfist to the side of Lutang's head.
Lutang covering up well and avoiding damage.
Lutang tries to escape but Askren has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Askren throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Askren scores with punches to the body.
Askren missing with strikes from the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Askren is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Askren gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Askren gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Askren apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Lutang ducks under a wild hook from Askren.
Lutang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lutang with a nice cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Askren dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Askren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lutang throws a body punch but Askren moves out of range.
Askren tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lutang manages to circle out of the way.
Askren shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lutang defends it nicely.
Jake Askren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lutang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lutang throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lutang lands a really nice looking cross but Askren seems unphased.
Lutang circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lutang counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been told by Askren's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lutang.
Lutang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Askren. Askren circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lutang throws a jab when Askren was well out of range.
Sun Lutang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Askren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Askren tries for a takedown but Lutang circles away easily
and Lutang counters with a right hand to the body.
Askren on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lutang has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lutang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lutang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Askren is out of range.
Lutang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lutang scores with a kick to the midsection.
Askren walks into a straight right hand from Lutang.
Askren takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD#
Askren shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lutang manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Askren is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lutang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lutang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Lutang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jake Askren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Askren postures up in Lutang's guard and throws a big left but Lutang blocks it.
Lutang trying to control the position.
Askren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lutang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Askren is one step ahead there.
Askren is looking to work some ground and pound but Lutang has wrist control.
Lutang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Askren manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Askren being controlled here, momentarily.
Askren keeping full guard, as Lutang tries to pass. #T3#
Lutang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lutang is looking to advance position but Askren has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Askren landing strikes from the mount.
Lutang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Askren lands a nice shot to the head.
Askren unloading with bombs!
Lutang is looking to improve his position but Askren isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Lutang 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.
Askren tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lutang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lutang trying to control here.
Askren is pressing down on Lutang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lutang is holding on for now.
Askren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lutang can do to turn this around?
Lutang is trying to maintain the position but Askren is very close to passing his half guard.
Askren 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.
Lutang works his way to full guard. Good work.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Askren here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Lutang looking to control.
Askren stands up over Lutang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot 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!
Askren is looking to work some ground and pound but Lutang has wrist control.
Lutang is adopting a defensive guard.
Askren throws a big right hand that misses.
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 the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Lutang misses with a hook. Askren ducked under it nicely.
Askren dives in for a single leg takedown but Lutang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Askren is trying to force a seperation but Lutang has the dominant position.
A short left from Lutang.
Lutang lands a body punch in the clinch.
Askren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Lutang.
Lutang is working Askren over against the cage.
Lutang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lutang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lutang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Askren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lutang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lutang - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Askren misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lutang stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Lutang.
Lutang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Lutang.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lutang.
Lutang doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Askren manages to break the clinch.
Askren walks into a left hand. #TD#
Askren shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Askren working over Lutang with some ground and pound. Lutang looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lutang won't allow Askren to pass to mount.
Lutang is looking to escape.
Lutang tries to get to full guard but Askren has control of the leg.
Askren thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lutang's head.
Lutang wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Lutang trying to hold on to Askren's head to control him but Askren postures up.
Askren takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice strikes from Askren there.
Lutang wants to control but Askren is keeping busy.
Lutang tries to roll over but Askren keeps him under control.
Lutang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Askren is working away from the top position though.
Askren prevents Lutang from improving his position.
Lutang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Askren trying to mount his opponent but Lutang defends it. #T3#
Lutang is trying to get back to full guard.
Lutang keeps trying to improve his position.
Askren throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Askren throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Askren.
Askren is looking to advance position but Lutang won't allow it.
Lutang wants to get back to full guard.
Askren trying to pass the guard but Lutang defending well.
Lutang wants to get back to full guard.
Askren works his foot free and advances to mount. #T4#
Askren postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lutang looks a forlorn figure.
Lutang tries to hold on but Askren pushes him away.
Askren is landing with some decent strikes but Lutang is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Askren is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Askren lands a big shot there that rocks Lutang but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lutang keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Askren looking to finish Lutang with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lutang!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren raining down shots from the mount!
Askren landing shots from mount.
Askren landing strikes from the mount.
Askren with good strikes from the mount here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Askren showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Askren 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 Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Askren!

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

 

Event: SMASH: Lomax vs Nascimento     
Date:   Apr 22, 2023
#R1#
Lutang moves away from the strike by Shredder.
Lutang needs to keep his hands up - Shredder had a free shot at his head there.
Lutang lands with an uppercut that bounces Shredder off the cage and back into range.
Shredder throws a lazy right hand but Lutang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lutang 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.
Shredder lands a nice shot to the body.
Shredder drops his hands momentarily and Lutang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lutang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shredder takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shredder lands the left hand.
Shredder 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 moves out of range as Shredder strikes.
Shredder throws a shot from downtown. Lutang moves away and avoids it.
Lutang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lutang lands a jab to Shredder's midsection.
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!
Shredder fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lutang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lutang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lutang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Lutang ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Lutang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Shredder.
Lutang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lutang swings for the body but Shredder moves out of range.
Shredder is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Lutang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shredder.
Lutang is trying to counter with his kicks.
Shredder moves out of range of the strikes.
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lutang was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
Shredder misses with a right hand
and Lutang makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Shredder really felt that one!
Shredder throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lutang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shredder throws a hook to the side of Lutang's head but Lutang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lutang. Shredder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shredder throws the left hand but Lutang avoids the punch easily.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lutang manages to avoid it.
Shredder throws a hook but Lutang avoids it easily.
Lutang lands a jab to the head.
Lutang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shredder finds it's way round the side to connect with Lutang's head.
Shredder scores with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Lutang misses the target.
Lutang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shredder throws out the jab.
Shredder lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Lutang throws a shot from downtown. Shredder moves away and avoids it.
Lutang jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Shredder scores with a hook.
Slash Shredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lutang stuns Shredder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lutang throws a hook but Shredder avoids it easily.
Shredder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lutang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lutang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
That kick from Lutang tenderised Shredder's leg. Shredder is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shredder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lutang was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
Shredder moves out of range as Lutang throws a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Lutang misses.
Lutang moves away from the strike by Shredder.
Shredder punishes Lutang's body with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Shredder misses.
Lutang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lutang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Shredder misses with a jab to the body
and Lutang counters with a stiff right hand.
Shredder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lutang.
Lutang misses with a body shot.
Lutang avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Lutang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shredder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lutang.
Shredder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shredder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lutang.
Shredder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lutang ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Shredder ducks under a wild hook from Lutang.
Shredder throws a hook to the side of Lutang's head but Lutang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lutang with the inside leg kick.
Shredder misses with a hook. Lutang ducked under it nicely.
Lutang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shredder was well out of range. Poor timing from Lutang.
Lutang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Shredder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lutang tries to land a front kick but Shredder steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shredder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lutang throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lutang.
Lutang moves out of range as Shredder strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lutang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lutang misses with an uppercut. Shredder saw that one coming.
Lutang throws a solid leg kick but Shredder takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lutang.
Nice jab there from Shredder.
Shredder scores with a jab to the head.
Lutang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shredder stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shredder prevents a body shot from Lutang.
Shredder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lutang lands an uppercut.
Shredder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lutang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lutang misses with a body punch.
Lutang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lutang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lutang.
Shredder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lutang's elbow.
Lutang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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 minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Shredder looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shredder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lutang! But no joy.
Lutang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shredder throws a shot from downtown. Lutang moves away and avoids it.
Lutang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lutang misses with a straight right.
Lutang slips under a jab.
Lutang throws a jab but it's blocked by Shredder.
Lutang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lutang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shredder swings for the body but Lutang moves out of range.
Shredder throws a looping overhand right but Lutang ducks down to avoid it.
Lutang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shredder misses with an uppercut. Lutang saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lutang! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Lutang.
Sun Lutang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Shredder.
Lutang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lutang loads up on a big right hand but Shredder slips the punch.
Shredder misses with a straight left.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lutang manages to avoid it.
Lutang tries a quick counter leg kick but Shredder is wise to it.
A big right from Lutang misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Shredder misses its target.#T1#
Lutang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shredder.
Shredder stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lutang.
A bone on bone clash there as Shredder blocks the leg kick.
Shredder takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lutang misses with an uppercut. Shredder saw that one coming.
Lutang misses with a kick to the body.
Lutang slips under a jab.
Shredder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lutang jabs at Shredder's body.
Lutang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shredder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lutang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lutang.
Shredder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shredder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lutang at a distance.
Shredder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lutang.
Shredder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lutang throws out a loose jab but Shredder uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lutang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shredder.
Both fighters circling a little - Lutang finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Shredder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shredder staying out of range there.
Lutang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Lutang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lutang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lutang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shredder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lutang ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Shredder checks a low kick from Lutang.
Shredder swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Lutang.
Lutang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shredder finds it's way round the side to connect with Lutang's head.
Lutang throws a jab but it's blocked by Shredder.
Shredder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Shredder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shredder looks to land a left hand but Lutang moved out of range nicely.
Shredder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lutang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lutang misses the jab.
Lutang misses with a hook. Shredder ducked under it nicely.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Shredder swings for the body but Lutang moves out of range.
Shredder takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shredder misses with an uppercut.
Shredder throws a shot from downtown. Lutang moves away and avoids it.
Lutang on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lutang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shredder takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lutang throws a series of punches but Shredder moves out of range.
Lutang keeps Shredder at a distance using the push kick.
Lutang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lutang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lutang.
Lutang now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shredder uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lutang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shredder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lutang counters with a good low kick that Shredder was not able to check.
Nice shot lands for Lutang.
Lutang connects with a leg kick.
Shredder keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T4#
Shredder swings for the body but Lutang moves out of range.
Shredder throws the left hand but Lutang avoids the punch easily.
Shredder scores with the left hand. Lutang knows he should have avoided that one.
Shredder loads up on a big right hand but Lutang slips the punch.
Lutang moves out of range as Shredder strikes.
Shredder takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shredder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lutang.
Shredder misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lutang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lutang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shredder 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 body kick that misses.
Shredder misses with a looping right.
Lutang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lutang getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lutang tries to move into range but Shredder moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shredder lands with a right hand.
Lutang moves away from the strike by Shredder.
Lutang throws a front kick aimed at Shredder's knee but Shredder avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sun Lutang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Shredder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lutang.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lutang. Shredder does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Shredder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lutang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lutang misses with a body kick.
Lutang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shredder.
A low kick lands for Lutang.
Lutang needs to keep his hands up - Shredder had a free shot at his head there.
Lutang scores with a nice right hand.
Shredder scores with a body shot.
Shredder misses with a hook.
Lutang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shredder moves away.
Lutang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shredder. That did some damage!
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lutang.
Jab by Lutang.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shredder lands a body shot.
Shredder lands with a cross.
Shredder on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lutang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Lutang tries to work over Shredder's front leg with a kick but Shredder checks it.
Shredder lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lutang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shredder doesn't seem bothered though.
Shredder scores with a jab to the body.
Lutang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lutang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shredder.
Lutang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lutang. Shredder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shredder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shredder digs a good body shot into Lutang's ribs.
Shredder slips under a jab from Lutang.
Shredder digs a good hook to Lutang's body.
A swing and a miss from Shredder.
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Lutang is just out of range.
It seemed like Lutang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shredder checks a low kick from Lutang.
Lutang tries to land a front kick but Shredder steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lutang scores with a hook to the body. Shredder takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lutang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Slash Shredder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Shredder scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lutang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shredder.
Lutang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shredder looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shredder misses with a hook.
Shredder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shredder is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lutang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lutang looks to throw the jab but Shredder is out of range.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Lutang ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Lutang misses with an uppercut. Shredder saw that one coming.
Shredder lands with a shot to the body.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lutang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lutang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shredder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lutang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lutang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shredder finds it's way round the side to connect with Lutang's head.
Shredder is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Lutang is looking to slow Shredder down with leg kicks.
Lutang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shredder moves away.
The fighters circling - Shredder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lutang replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Shredder blocks it well.
Lutang misses with a wild body shot.
Lutang moves out of range of the strikes.
Lutang misses with a low kick.
Shredder throws a sloppy body shot
and Lutang makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shredder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shredder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Shredder 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lutang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shredder doesn't seem bothered though.
Lutang throws a leg kick that misses.
Lutang moves out of range of the strikes.
Lutang tries to land a front kick but Shredder steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shredder throws an overhand right that lands on Lutang's shoulder, as Lutang tries to avoid the shot.
Lutang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shredder at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shredder throws a shot to the body. #T4#
Shredder chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lutang can pounce on him.
Lutang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shredder at a distance.
Shredder scores with a nice right hand.
Shredder stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lutang.
Shredder chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lutang can pounce on him.
Lutang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lutang scores with a jab. Shredder acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lutang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lutang throws out a powerful jab.
Shredder throws the left hand but Lutang avoids the punch easily.
Sun Lutang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shredder will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
Shredder throws a jab but it's blocked by Lutang.
Lutang misses with a hook. Shredder ducked under it nicely.
Shredder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lutang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lutang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lutang motions for Shredder to come forward. Lutang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Lutang scores with a nice head shot.
Lutang jabs Shredder right on the nose. Shredder blinks but takes it well.

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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sun Lutang!

Our winner, Sun Lutang, 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 162     
Date:   Apr 02, 2023
#R1#
Lutang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lutang takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lutang throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Lutang gets a clinch.
Mahomes blocks an elbow strike.
Lutang misses with the head strike.
Lutang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mahomes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lutang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Mahomes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mahomes misses with a punch on the inside.
Lutang tries to work over Mahomes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lutang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahomes tries to throw a body punch but Lutang avoids it by throwing Mahomes back against the cage. #BC2#
Mahomes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lutang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mahomes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lutang avoids a kick to the body.
Lutang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahomes.
Mahomes throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahomes misses with a kick to the body.
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.#T1#
A solid body kick from Lutang.
Mahomes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lutang throws out the jab.
Mahomes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lutang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mahomes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mahomes tries a low kick but Lutang avoids it.
Mahomes scores with a spinning back kick!
Mahomes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lutang.
Mahomes throws a push kick but Lutang slaps the foot to one side.
Mahomes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lutang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mahomes delivers a nice body kick.
Mahomes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lutang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mahomes throws a hook but Lutang blocks it.
Lutang takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahomes tries to move into range but Lutang moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mahomes scores with a jab to the body.
Patrick Mahomes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahomes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mahomes moves in looking to clinch but Lutang pushes him off.
Lutang is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mahomes misses with a looping left.#T2#
Lutang throws an overhand right that lands on Mahomes's shoulder, as Mahomes tries to avoid the shot.
Lutang moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahomes lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice body kick there by Lutang.
Mahomes 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.
Lutang throws the left hand but Mahomes avoids the punch easily.
Mahomes throws a push kick but Lutang slaps the foot to one side.
Lutang lands a slapping body shot.
Lutang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mahomes manages to avoid it.
Lutang scores with a leg kick.
Mahomes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lutang counters with a nice body kick.
Lutang misses with a hook. Mahomes ducked under it nicely.
Mahomes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lutang.
Mahomes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good work by Lutang as he checks the leg kick.
Lutang tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mahomes manages to circle out of the way.
Mahomes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lutang.
Mahomes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Mahomes.
Mahomes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lutang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Mahomes misses with a straight left.
Lutang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lutang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mahomes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lutang.
Mahomes is looking to clinch.
Mahomes connects with a looping right hand.
Lutang slips a jab and a cross from Mahomes.
Mahomes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lutang.
Lutang lands a glancing blow to the side of Mahomes's head.
Good work by Lutang as he checks the leg kick.
Mahomes moves in looking to clinch but Lutang pushes him off.
Lutang thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mahomes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lutang throws out the jab.
Lutang throws out a leg kick but Mahomes moves out of range and Lutang only half commits.
Mahomes lands a nice hook to Lutang's body. Lutang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lutang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Lutang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lutang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lutang misses with a body punch. #T4#
Mahomes tries to throw a body punch but Lutang avoids it by throwing Mahomes back against the cage.
Mahomes struggles to land a body shot inside as Lutang controls his hands.
Mahomes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahomes prevents a body shot from Lutang.
Lutang working aggressively here.
Lutang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahomes's elbow.
Mahomes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lutang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Lutang fails to land. #BC2#
Mahomes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mahomes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lutang.
Lutang loads up on a big right hand but Mahomes slips the punch.
Mahomes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lutang defending well as Mahomes loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lutang. Mahomes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahomes tries a quick counter leg kick but Lutang is wise to it.
Mahomes swings for the body but Lutang moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lutang misses with a left hand
and Mahomes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lutang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mahomes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lutang throws a leg kick but Mahomes sees it coming and moves out of range.
It seemed like Mahomes 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.

A close round but Patrick Mahomes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mahomes swings for the body but Lutang moves out of range.
Lutang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mahomes on the side of the head.
Mahomes throws a sloppy head kick and Lutang moves out of range easily.
Mahomes throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mahomes throws a poor cross that misses
and Mahomes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lutang checks a leg kick.
Lutang tries to land a body kick
and Mahomes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mahomes tries to clinch up but Lutang circles away and keeps his distance.
Lutang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mahomes.
Mahomes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A leg kick checked by Mahomes.
Mahomes 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.
Mahomes throws a nice head kick!
Mahomes throws a right and a left that Lutang avoids nicely.
As Mahomes backs away, Lutang returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lutang scores with a head kick. Mahomes tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
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!
Lutang avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mahomes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lutang was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahomes.
Lutang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mahomes has time to react.#T1#
Mahomes slips under a jab.
Mahomes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lutang is looking to land body kicks.
Lutang throws a big shot that misses.
Mahomes misses the shot to the body.
Mahomes wants to slow Lutang down by chopping away at his legs.
Mahomes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lutang counters with a leg kick.
Lutang moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mahomes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lutang swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mahomes.
Lutang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lutang slips under a jab from Mahomes.
Mahomes misses with a wild body shot.
Lutang half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lutang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lutang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lutang misses with a low kick.
Mahomes missing with a left hand there. Lutang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mahomes lands with an overhand left.
Lutang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Lutang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahomes moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lutang throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Mahomes counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Mahomes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lutang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mahomes throws the left hand but Lutang avoids the punch easily.
Lutang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mahomes. Mahomes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mahomes misses with an uppercut.
Mahomes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lutang.
Mahomes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lutang will feel that in the morning.#CL2#
Mahomes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mahomes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mahomes is leaning against Lutang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lutang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahomes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahomes lands a right hand.
Lutang misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lutang.
Mahomes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lutang backwards. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Mahomes.
Lutang has a couple of punches blocked by Mahomes.
Mahomes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lutang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lutang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Lutang.
Mahomes swings wildly with an uppercut but Lutang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahomes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mahomes misses with the head strike.
Lutang misses with a body punch.
Lutang pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mahomes has a couple of punches blocked by Lutang.
Mahomes misses with the head strike.
Mahomes tries to work over Lutang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lutang throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lutang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lutang doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Lutang misses with some punches.
Lutang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahomes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lutang's elbow.
Nice body punch from Lutang.
Mahomes wants to stall.
Mahomes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lutang.
Lutang struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahomes controls his hands.
Lutang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahomes is working Lutang over against the cage.
Lutang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mahomes.
Mahomes tries to throw a body punch but Lutang avoids it by throwing Mahomes back against the cage.
Lutang lands a left hand.
Sun Lutang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahomes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lutang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahomes taking a breather.
Mahomes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lutang tries to throw a body punch but Mahomes avoids it by throwing Lutang back against the cage.
Lutang trying to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Patrick Mahomes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Lutang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lutang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lutang throws a wild body kick that Mahomes sees coming a mile off.
Lutang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mahomes. Mahomes obviously looking to wear him down.
Mahomes moves out of range as Lutang strikes.
Mahomes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lutang manages to avoid it.
Lutang misses the jab.
Mahomes connects with an inside leg kick.
Lutang defending well as Mahomes loads up on a big left hand.
Lutang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lutang there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lutang throws a push kick but Mahomes slaps the foot to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mahomes! But no joy.
Mahomes missing with a left hand there. Lutang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mahomes. Lutang shrugs it off though.
Mahomes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lutang throws a leg kick but Mahomes moved away.
Mahomes digs a good hook to Lutang's body.
Mahomes misses with a wild body shot.
Lutang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahomes. #T1#
Lutang misses with a looping left.
Lutang throws a hook but Mahomes avoids it easily.
Mahomes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lutang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mahomes defending well as Lutang loads up on a big left hand.
Lutang with a nice calf kick.
Lutang throws a body punch but Mahomes moves out of range.
Lutang misses with a hook.
Mahomes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Mahomes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahomes throws a leg kick that misses.
Mahomes checks a low kick from Lutang.
The fighters circling - Mahomes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Lutang misses its target.
Mahomes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lutang.
Lutang misses with a hook. Mahomes ducked under it nicely.
Lutang jabs Mahomes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lutang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lutang throws a leg kick but Mahomes sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
Mahomes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mahomes moves out of range of the body kick.
Patrick Mahomes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Lutang finds it's way through Mahomes's defenses.
Sun Lutang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lutang will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahomes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mahomes connects with an inside leg kick.
Lutang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mahomes can pounce on him.
Lutang lands with a nice body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mahomes checks a leg kick.
Lutang misses with a low kick.
Mahomes lands a nice hook to Lutang's body. Lutang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mahomes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lutang manages to avoid it.
Mahomes throws a right hand that misses
and Lutang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mahomes punishes Lutang's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice straight punches there by Lutang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lutang.
Lutang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lutang swings widly with a right hand
and Mahomes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mahomes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lutang.#T3#
Mahomes moves in looking to clinch but Lutang pushes him off.
Donk. Mahomes catches Lutang right on the button with a cross.
Crunch! Lutang slams his shin into Mahomes's torso.
Mahomes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mahomes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahomes takes one on the button.
Mahomes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mahomes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lutang cracks Mahomes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mahomes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lutang's sensitive parts.
Lutang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mahomes has time to react.
Lutang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahomes tries to clinch
and Lutang counters with a crisp 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!
Mahomes blocks a low kick nicely.#T4#
Mahomes scores with a punch to the head.
Lutang throws a leg kick that misses.
Mahomes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lutang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lutang throws a body kick that misses.
Lutang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lutang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lutang 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 checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mahomes connects with a body shot.
Lutang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahomes.
Lutang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mahomes. Mahomes obviously looking to wear him down.
Mahomes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lutang swings for the body but Mahomes moves out of range.
Mahomes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahomes with the inside leg kick.
Mahomes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Patrick Mahomes.
I've got Mahomes 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30

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

 

Event: ENIGMA 158     
Date:   Mar 05, 2023
#R1#
Khalidovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Khalidovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lutang misses with a straight right.
Lutang misses the shot to the body.
Lutang has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Lutang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Khalidovic.
Lutang throws a hook to the side of Khalidovic's head but Khalidovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khalidovic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lutang.
Khalidovic takes one to the chin there.
Khalidovic lands a jab to Lutang's midsection.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lutang tries to work over Khalidovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khalidovic lands a right hand.
Khalidovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lutang can't find room to land a body shot as Khalidovic controls the action.
Khalidovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Khalidovic jumps guard.
Khalidovic being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Khalidovic is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Lutang frees his head nicely. Oh but Khalidovic has switched to an armbar! Lutang is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mamed Khalidovic!
Mamed Khalidovic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: ENIGMA 155     
Date:   Feb 19, 2023
#R1#
Lutang takes one to the chin there.
Boonliang ducks under a wild hook from Lutang.
Boonliang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lutang. That did some damage!
A telegraphed right hand from Boonliang misses the target.
Lutang takes a swing at Boonliang's ribcage but misses.
Boonliang slips a straight right by Lutang.
Nice defenses there by Lutang.
Boonliang 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.
Lutang throws a jab but it's blocked by Boonliang.
Boonliang throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lutang counters with an inside leg kick.
Boonliang on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T1#
Lutang takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've been told by Boonliang's head coaches at LVPED that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boonliang throws a nice looking combination but Lutang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boonliang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lutang checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lutang.
Boonliang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boonliang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lutang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boonliang takes one to the side of the head.
Lutang lands with a nice body punch.
Lutang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Boonliang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, 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!
Boonliang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Boonliang misses its intended target.
Lutang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boonliang misses with a hook
and Lutang counters with a nice leg kick.
Boonliang misses with an uppercut. Lutang saw that one coming.
Lutang lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lutang throws the left hand but Boonliang avoids the punch easily.
Boonliang throws a big shot that misses.
Lutang thinks about the counter body kick.#T3#
Lutang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boonliang.
Lutang is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lutang misses with a wild body shot.
Boonliang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lutang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Boonliang. That snapped Lutang's head back.
Lutang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boonliang.
Boonliang misses with a looping left.
Boonliang throws a jab but it's blocked by Lutang.
Lutang misses with a jab to the body
and Boonliang counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
A punch combination from Boonliang misses.
Lutang thinks about the counter body kick.
Lutang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boonliang scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lutang works the jab nicely.
Boonliang throws a leg kick but Lutang moved away.
Boonliang checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boonliang appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lutang blocks a jab.
Lutang lands a head shot.
Boonliang misses with a looping left.
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 Rak Boonliang will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Boonliang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lutang misses with a body shot.
Lutang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Lutang finds it's way through Boonliang's defenses.
Lutang lands a slapping body shot.
Boonliang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lutang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boonliang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutang misses the shot to the body.
Boonliang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boonliang takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Boonliang misses with a hook
and Lutang counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lutang connects with a leg kick.
A jab from Boonliang does it's job there.
Boonliang misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Lutang counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lutang.
Lutang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lutang misses with a body punch.
Boonliang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boonliang tries to break free but Lutang pushes him back against the cage.
Lutang gets through Boonliang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Lutang.
Lutang misses with a punch to the body.
Lutang keeps control of Boonliang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boonliang tries to circle away but Lutang has him pinned against the cage.
Boonliang is looking to break free of the clinch but Lutang has double underhooks. #T2#
Lutang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boonliang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Lutang.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boonliang is trying to break the clinch but Lutang is controlling him.
Boonliang can't break the clinch.
Boonliang tries to break free but Lutang pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Lutang.
Lutang struggles to land a body shot inside as Boonliang controls his hands. #BC#
Boonliang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lutang drops his hands momentarily and Boonliang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boonliang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lutang on the side of the head.
Boonliang looks to land a right hand but Lutang moved out of range.
Boonliang misses with a hook
and Lutang counters with a body kick that stops Boonliang in his tracks momentarily.
Boonliang thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Lutang plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL2#
Lutang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lutang has a couple of punches blocked by Boonliang.
Lutang tries to throw a body punch but Boonliang avoids it by throwing Lutang back against the cage. #BC#
Boonliang breaks the clinch.
Lutang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A swing and a miss from Boonliang.
Lutang was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lutang lands a jab.
Boonliang throws out a powerful jab.
Lutang lands a head kick! #T4#
Lutang avoids the body shot from Boonliang.
Lutang throws a poor cross that misses
and Boonliang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Boonliang misses.
Lutang misses with a right hand
and Boonliang counters with a nice leg kick.
Boonliang throws a hook to the side of Lutang's head but Lutang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boonliang moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLutang.
Lutang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lutang works over Boonliang's head and body with a nice combination.
Boonliang misses with a hook.
Lutang let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
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.
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#
Boonliang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lutang.
Boonliang throws a sloppy body shot
and Lutang counters with a body kick.
Lutang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boonliang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boonliang throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lutang counters with a leg kick.
Lutang moves into range and connects with a jab.
Boonliang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boonliang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Lutang closes the distance and pushes Boonliang back into the cage.
Lutang misses with the head strike.
Boonliang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Boonliang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boonliang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Lutang wants to land a leg kick but Boonliang is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Boonliang.#CL2#
Lutang forces Boonliang back against the cage and clinches.
Lutang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boonliang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lutang prevents Boonliang from breaking the clinch.
Boonliang blocks a body shot from Lutang.
Boonliang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boonliang blocks a body shot from Lutang.
Boonliang has had enough of the clinch but Lutang keeps him there for the moment.
Lutang misses with the head strike.
Boonliang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The referee calls for Lutang to work.
Lutang lands with a short shot to the head.
Lutang can't find room to land a body shot as Boonliang controls the action.
Boonliang has had enough of the clinch but Lutang keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Lutang working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Boonliang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Boonliang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boonliang is trying to break free.#BC#
Boonliang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boonliang misses with an uppercut.
Lutang misses with an uppercut. Boonliang saw that one coming.
Boonliang throws out a loose jab but Lutang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lutang digs a good hook to Boonliang's body.
A swing and a miss from Boonliang.
A big right from Boonliang misses. #CL2#
Lutang forces Boonliang back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Lutang.
Boonliang is trying to break the clinch but Lutang has him pressed against the cage.
Lutang misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Boonliang breaks from the clinch.
Lutang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boonliang misses with an uppercut. Lutang saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Boonliang. Beautiful body shot.
Boonliang throws a jab when Lutang was well out of range.
Rak Boonliang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boonliang throws a poor cross that misses
and Lutang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boonliang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boonliang throws out a loose jab but Lutang uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Boonliang throws a sloppy body shot
and Lutang makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lutang jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boonliang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lutang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lutang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boonliang has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lutang.
Boonliang drops his hands momentarily and Lutang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lutang has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lutang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sun Lutang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boonliang avoids the body shot from Lutang.
It looked like Boonliang was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sun Lutang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sun Lutang!

A relieved looking Sun Lutang 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 148     
Date:   Jan 15, 2023
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lutang. Reed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lutang throws a right hand that misses
and Reed counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lutang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reed manages to avoid it.
Reed throwing a counter right hand but Lutang manages to avoid it.
Lutang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reed takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reed misses with a hook
and Lutang counters with a nice uppercut.
Lutang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reed.
Sloppy strikes from Lutang. Those never looked like landing.
Lutang throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Lutang throws an off balance right hand
and Reed counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jab from Lutang.
Reed throws a lazy right hand but Lutang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reed throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lutang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reed throws a jab when Lutang was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Lutang misses.
Reed misses with a straight right.
Lutang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Reed misses with a left hand
and Lutang counters with a nice uppercut.
Reed swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lutang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harris Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Lutang avoids the body shot from Reed.
Reed cracks Lutang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lutang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reed has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LVPED in the buildup to the fight.
Lutang misses with a jab to the body
and Reed counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Lutang badly! Reed follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Lutang out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Reed finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Harris Reed!
Harris Reed retains his lightweight title!
Harris Reed decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

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 132 SPOOKTACULAR     
Date:   Oct 30, 2022
#R1#
Sitsongrit lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lutang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Lutang explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Lutang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lutang.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lutang 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.
Madkhao Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Lutang's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lutang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lutang throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
A punch lands to the side of Sitsongrit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit cracks Lutang with an open hand slap.
Lutang lands a nice looking body shot.
Lutang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Good work by Lutang as he checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lutang fakes the leg kick and cracks Sitsongrit in the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lutang throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sitsongrit sizes up Lutang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses.
Lutang cracks Sitsongrit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Lutang is out of range.
It seemed like Lutang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lutang ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Lutang takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lutang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Lutang is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs. #T2#
Lutang throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lutang moves away.
Sitsongrit misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lutang counters with a nice uppercut.
Lutang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sitsongrit sizes up Lutang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lutang momentarily.
Sitsongrit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sitsongrit tries to move into range but Lutang moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Lutang checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lutang at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Sitsongrit. That snapped Lutang's head back.
Lutang scores with a body shot.
Lutang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and Lutang counters with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Lutang is out of range. #T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Lutang.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lutang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lutang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Lutang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big right from Lutang misses.
Lutang misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sitsongrit sizes up Lutang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lutang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Lutang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lutang throws a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lutang scores with a jab.
Lutang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lutang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Lutang with the inside leg kick.
Lutang wants to slow Sitsongrit down by chopping away at his legs.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lutang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sitsongrit's hands.
Sitsongrit is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sitsongrit takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lutang cracks Sitsongrit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sitsongrit tries a low kick but Lutang avoids it.
Sitsongrit throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lutang's head.
Lutang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sitsongrit under the eye.
Lutang doesn't manage to clinch there - Sitsongrit circles away.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sitsongrit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit stuns Lutang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Madkhao Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lutang misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lutang slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a front kick.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lutang connects with the punch.
Sitsongrit blocks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lutang manages to avoid it.
Lutang appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lutang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lutang scores with a jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Lutang might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sitsongrit has got the better of the exchanges.
Lutang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit lands with a kick to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lutang was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Lutang connects with an inside leg kick.
Lutang connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Sitsongrit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Lutang throws a right and a left that Sitsongrit avoids nicely.
Lutang misses with a low kick.
Lutang wants to slow Sitsongrit down by chopping away at his legs.
Lutang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Lutang blocks a leg kick.
Lutang moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Lutang's leg. Lutang is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lutang jabs at Sitsongrit's body.
Lutang checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lutang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick.#T2#
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lutang.
Lutang lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lutang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sitsongrit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lutang's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Lutang slips the punch.
Lutang lands a really nice looking cross but Sitsongrit seems unphased.
Lutang misses with a hook.
Madkhao Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Lutang misses with a body kick.
Lutang needs to keep his hands up - Sitsongrit had a free shot at his head there.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Lutang moved out of range.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lutang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Lutang throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Lutang throws a body kick that misses.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lutang.
Lutang checks a leg kick.
Lutang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Lutang scores with a body shot.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lutang manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lands with a kick to the temple. Lutang shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sitsongrit motions for Lutang to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lutang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lutang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lutang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Lutang.
Lutang throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sitsongrit 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.
Lutang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lutang throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lutang tried to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lutang.
Sitsongrit thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lutang if he has to take too many more of those.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lutang was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Lutang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lutang avoids a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Lutang to counter with a crisp jab.
Lutang with a nice calf kick.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
A jab from Lutang misses.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Lutang moves out of range.
It seemed like Lutang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lutang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sitsongrit's sensitive parts.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sitsongrit 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 front kick aimed at Sitsongrit's knee but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
As Lutang backs away, Sitsongrit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
And Sitsongrit counters with a quick kick to the body but Lutang blocks it.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Lutang jumps back.
It seemed like Lutang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Lutang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lutang down.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Lutang uses good head movement to avoid it.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Lutang's leg. Lutang is trying to keep his angry face on.
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 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#
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lutang.
Lutang lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Lutang is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lutang.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice cross by Lutang.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lutang manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lutang blocks a head kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lutang is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Lutang's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit walks into a straight right hand from Lutang.
Lutang connects with a body shot.#T1#
Lutang scores with a sloppy right hand. Sitsongrit should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice body kick.
Lutang throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lutang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Lutang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sitsongrit tests Lutang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lutang swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lutang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Lutang's shoulder, as Lutang tries to avoid the shot.
Lutang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lutang swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Lutang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
A good leg kick by Lutang.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Lutang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lutang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands the left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Lutang lands an overhand right.
Lutang avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Lutang's leg but Lutang calmly moves out of range.
Lutang misses with a body shot.
Donk. Lutang catches Sitsongrit right on the button with a cross.
Lutang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lutang takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit jabs Lutang to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Lutang lands with a straight right. Sitsongrit didn't see that one coming.
Lutang moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
An inside leg kick from Lutang misses.
Lutang throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Lutang misses with a body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lutang!
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body.
Lutang lands a front kick.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit thows a leg kick but Lutang checks it
and Lutang counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lutang walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.#T4#
Lutang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Lutang moved away.
Sitsongrit will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lutang defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Lutang misses with a leg kick
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Lutang lands a jab to Sitsongrit's midsection.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Lutang avoids the punch easily.
Lutang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lutang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lutang checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lutang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lutang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lutang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Lutang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sun Lutang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sun Lutang!

A victorious Sun Lutang thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: ENIGMA 128     
Date:   Sep 25, 2022
#R1##CL#
Lutang instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Meine.
Lutang scores with a shoulder strike.
Meine throws a head punch that misses.
Meine misses with the head strike.
Lutang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Meine swings wildly with an uppercut but Lutang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lutang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meine's elbow.
Lutang works on Meine's body with a couple of short punches.
Lutang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Meine backwards.
Meine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lutang blocking some punches.
Meine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Meine blocks a body shot from Lutang.
Meine tries to pull guard but Lutang forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Meine takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lutang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lutang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Meine scores with a shot to the side of Lutang's head.
Lutang slowing the pace effectively.
Lutang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meine working aggressively here.
Meine takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Meine tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lutang just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lutang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Meines head.
Meine struggles to land a body shot inside as Lutang controls his hands.
Lutang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lutang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Meine tries to throw a body punch but Lutang avoids it by throwing Meine back against the cage.
Meine prevents a body shot from Lutang.
Lutang tries a body shot but Meine blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meine.
Meine takes a shot to the head.
Meine digs a right hand underneath Lutang's ribcage. Lutang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lutang.
Lutang has a couple of punches blocked by Meine.
Lutang tries to throw a body punch but Meine avoids it by throwing Lutang back against the cage.
Lutang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Meine throws a punch but it's blocked by Lutang.
A right handed body shot lands from Lutang.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short body shot lands from Lutang as the two fighters clinch.
Lutang takes a shot to the head. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Meine lands a shot to the body.
Meine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lutang blocks an uppercut.
Meine can't find room to land a body shot as Lutang controls the action.
Lutang misses with a punch to the body.
Lutang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Meine tries a body shot but Lutang blocks it.
Lutang working aggressively here.
Meine misses with a punch to the body.
Meine has a couple of punches blocked by Lutang.
Meine can't find room to land a body shot as Lutang controls the action.
Lutang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meine lands a hook that snaps the head of Lutang backwards.
A shot in the inside from Meine.
Meine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lutang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Meine misses with a body punch.
Meine tries to work over Lutang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lutang lands an uppercut.
Lutang tries a body shot but Meine blocks it.
Lutang lands a right hand.
Lutang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Lutang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lutang has a couple of punches blocked by Meine.
Meine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lutang's elbow.
Lutang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Meine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lutang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Meine.
Lutang digs a right hand underneath Meine's ribcage. Meine let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lutang blocks an uppercut.
Meine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Meine blocking some punches.
Lutang has a couple of punches blocked by Meine.
Meine lands a shot to the body.
Meine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lutangs head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meine.
Lutang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lutang lands a hook that snaps the head of Meine backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lutang misses with a body punch.
Lutang blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
A body shot lands from Meine. #TD2#
Meine pulls Lutang into guard. #SUB2#
Meine looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lutang has picked Meine up and slammed him! Meine can't keep hold of the triangle and Lutang manages to pass to side control!
Lutang working away.
Lutang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Meine on the ground.
Meine tries to bench press Lutang off him but Lutang keeps the position.
Lutang controlling the position from side mount.
Meine is not content to let Lutang control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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 Sun Lutang will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Meine misses with a wild combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Meine.
Lutang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meine.
Meine lands a body shot.
Meine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rudolf Meine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meine tries to bum rush Lutang with a series of wild strikes but Lutang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Meine attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meine throws a nice inside leg kick.
Meine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lutang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lutang thuds his right hand into Meine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lutang finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1#
A low kick lands for Meine.
Lutang lands a nice hook to Meine's body. Meine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lutang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meine.
Meine throws a front kick aimed at Lutang's knee but Lutang avoids it well.
Meine moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Meine delivers a nice body kick.
Lutang missing with a left hand there. Meine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Meine throws out a loose jab but Lutang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lutang fires out a quick counter leg kick but Meine just manages to avoid it.#CL#
Lutang darts in and clinches Meine up against the cage.
Meine misses with a punch on the inside.
Meine lands with a right to the head.
Lutang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meine's elbow.
Lutang misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meine.
Meine lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lutang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Meine throws a head punch that misses.
Meine misses with the head strike.
A short right from Lutang on the inside.
Lutang lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lutang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lutang presses Meine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Lutang.
Meine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lutang's elbow.
Meine tries to pull guard but Lutang forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Meine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lutang's elbow.
Lutang lands a hook that snaps the head of Meine backwards.
Lutang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lutang lands a right hand.
Lutang scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Meine fails to land.
Lutang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lutang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Lutang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lutang lands a shoulder strike.
Meine can't find room to land a body shot as Lutang controls the action.
Lutang tries a body shot but Meine blocks it.
Meine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lutang lands a hook that snaps the head of Meine backwards.
Lutang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Meine backwards.
Meine scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Meine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Meine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lutang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lutang avoids the head kick by Meine.
Rudolf Meine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Meine sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lutang slips a jab from Meine.
Meine looks to score with a jab to the body but Lutang is just out of range.
Meine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Lutang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lutang lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meine misses with a body shot.
Meine scores with a nice head shot.
Lutang throws out a leg kick but Meine moves out of range and Lutang only half commits.
Meine is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Meine misses with a low kick as Lutang jumps back.
Lutang moves away from the strike by Meine.
Meine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Lutang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Meine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meine wants to land a leg kick but Lutang is out of range.
Lutang throwing a counter right hand but Meine manages to avoid it.
Meine blocks a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Meine blocks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Meine, right into the meat of the thigh.
Meine checks a low kick from Lutang.
Meine is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into 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 Sun Lutang will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lutang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Meine with the inside leg kick.
Lutang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Meine moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Meine is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lutang rather than just go for the knockout.
Meine misses with a wild combination.
A quick step to the side and Lutang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meine thumps Lutang with a low kick.
Meine tries to work over Lutang's front leg with a kick but Lutang checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lutang.
Lutang is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Meine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Meine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lutang swings for the body but Meine moves out of range.
Rudolf Meine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Lutang blocks a leg kick.
Lutang throws a front kick aimed at Meine's knee but Meine avoids it well.
Meine tries to counter by closing the distance.
Meine avoids the body shot from Lutang.
Meine misses with a body punch
and Lutang counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Meine misses.
Meine chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lutang can pounce on him.
Meine throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lutang counters with a straight right hand.
Lutang is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lutang moves out of range as Meine strikes.
A big right from Meine misses.
Lutang connects with a single shot there.
Meine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Meine throws a hook to the side of Lutang's head but Lutang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Meine backs away, Lutang returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Meine lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lutang looks to score with a jab to the body but Meine is just out of range.
Meine throws a right and a left that Lutang avoids nicely.
Meine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lutang. #CL#
Lutang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lutang will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Meine up against the cage.
Meine working aggressively here.
Meine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lutang backwards.
Lutang misses with a punch on the inside.
Lutang lands a shoulder strike.
Lutang struggles to land a body shot inside as Meine controls his hands.
Lutang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meine lands a hook that snaps the head of Lutang backwards.
Meine misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Lutang lands with a light punch inside.
Lutang throws a punch but it's blocked by Meine.
Meine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lutang.
Meine lands a nice uppercut.
Meine tries to throw a body punch but Lutang avoids it by throwing Meine back against the cage.
Meine has a couple of punches blocked by Lutang.
Sun Lutang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lutang lands a nice shot to the body.
Lutang struggles to land a body shot inside as Meine controls his hands.
Lutang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Meine backwards.
Lutang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lutang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meine's elbow.
Lutang lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lutang prevents a body shot from Meine.
Lutang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Meine.
Meine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lutangs head.
Lutang lands with a light punch inside.
Lutang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Meine backwards.
Meine lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meine blocks a body shot from Lutang.
Lutang tries a body shot but Meine blocks it. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Meine fails to land.
Meine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Lutang on the inside.
Lutang misses with a punch on the inside.
Meine blocks a body shot from Lutang.
Meine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Meine prevents a body shot from Lutang.
Meine tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lutang just stands there and leans against the cage.
Meine misses with a punch on the inside.
Lutang lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Meine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lutang wants to stall.
Lutang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Meine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lutang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lutang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lutang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lutang is leaning against Meine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Meine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lutang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sun Lutang.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lutang, 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sun Lutang!

A victorious Sun Lutang thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: ENIGMA 122     
Date:   Aug 21, 2022
#R1#
Usman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Usman misses with a lunging right hand
and Lutang counters with a body kick that stops Usman in his tracks momentarily.
Lutang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lutang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Usman looks to throw the jab but Lutang is out of range.
Usman misses with an uppercut. Lutang saw that one coming.
Usman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lutang slips a jab and a cross from Usman.
Lutang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lutang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lutang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Usman momentarily.
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!
Usman misses with a double jab.
Lutang slips under a jab.
Lutang throws a front kick that sends Usman stumbling back into the cage.
Usman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kamaru Usman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Lutang - just one landing. #T1#
Usman misses with a straight left.
Lutang moves away from the strike by Usman.
Usman tries to bum rush Lutang with a series of wild strikes but Lutang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lutang tried to counter with a leg kick but Usman avoided it.
Lutang avoids the body shot from Usman.
Usman throws an off balance right hand
and Lutang counters with a thumping low kick.
Usman throws a right and a left that Lutang avoids nicely.
Lutang throws out a loose jab but Usman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lutang moves out of range of the strikes.
Usman lands with an overhand left.
Lutang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Usman swinging wildly here.
Lutang lands a nice shot that snaps Usman's head back. #T2#
Lutang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Usman throws a jab when Lutang was well out of range.
Usman throws a lazy right hand but Lutang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lutang lunges at Usman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Usman's hand.
Lutang scores with a kick to the midsection.
Usman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lutang.
Lutang staying out of range there.
Usman dips to his left and cracks Lutang with an uppercut!
Lutang throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Usman! But no joy.
Lutang misses the shot to the body.
Usman takes one to the chin there.
Usman 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.
Usman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lutang throwing a counter right hand but Usman manages to avoid it.
Usman throws a one two combo.
Usman connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Usman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lutang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Usman checks a leg kick.
Usman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Usman throws the left hand but Lutang avoids the punch easily.
Lutang throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Usman counters with a straight right hand.#KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Usman and sends Lutang crashing to the mat! Usman follows him down to the mat - Lutang regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC2#Lutang is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lutang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Oh Lutang is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Usman wants to control but Lutang is keeping him busy.
Lutang seems to have got his legs back now.
Lutang is controlling Usman's trapped leg to prevent Usman from advancing to side control.
Lutang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Usman throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Usman being controlled here momentarily.
Usman won't allow Lutang to get back to his feet.
Usman is looking to work some ground and pound but Lutang has wrist control.
Usman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lutang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lutang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lutang is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lutang's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#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.

Kamaru Usman 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#
Usman tests Lutang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lutang throws a hook but Usman blocks it.
Usman swings widly with a right hand
and Lutang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Usman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donk. Lutang catches Usman right on the button with a cross.
Usman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lutang.
Lutang staying out of range there.
Lutang seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Usman misses the jab.
Lutang is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman misses with a right hand
and Lutang makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Usman really felt that one!
Usman connects with a single shot there.
Usman misses with a looping left.
Usman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Usman.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Lutang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Usman doesn't seem phased though.
Nice defenses there by Lutang.
Lutang slips under a jab from Usman.
Usman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Usman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lutang's head backwards.
Lutang misses with a body shot.
Usman misses with a double jab
enabling Lutang to counter with a crisp jab.
Usman throws a combination that misses
and Lutang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Usman misses with a double jab
and Lutang counters with a solid body kick.
Usman throws a shot from downtown. Lutang moves away and avoids it.
Lutang with a nice calf kick.
Lutang connects with a leg kick.
Lutang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lutang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Usman misses with a double jab.
Lutang tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Usman manages to circle out of the way.
Usman misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Usman misses the target.
Lutang throws out a loose jab but Usman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Usman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Lutang moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lutang.
Lutang lands with a right to the head.
Usman blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Lutang on the inside.
A short right from Lutang on the inside.
Usman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lutang lands a shoulder strike.
Lutang has a couple of punches blocked by Usman.
A head punch on the inside from Lutang fails to land.
Usman prevents a body shot from Lutang. #T3#
Usman tries to break free but Lutang pushes him back against the cage.
Lutang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Usmans head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lutang.
Lutang can't find room to land a body shot as Usman controls the action.
Nice body punch from Lutang - that landed with a thud.
Usman working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Lutang fails to land.
Nice body punch from Lutang.
Usman misses with some punches.
Lutang misses with some punches.
Lutang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lutang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lutang.
Lutang takes a shot to the head.
Lutang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lutang lands with a right to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lutang takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Usman misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
Lutang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Usman.
Lutang throws a head punch that misses.
Lutang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Usman backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lutang throws a head punch that misses.
Lutang lands with a short shot to the head.
Lutang lands a hook that snaps the head of Usman backwards.
Lutang lands an uppercut.
Lutang misses with the head strike.
Lutang misses with the head strike.
Lutang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Usman misses with an elbow over the top.
Lutang misses with a punch on the inside.
Usman pushes Lutang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sun Lutang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lutang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lutang misses with the head strike.
Usman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Usman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lutang's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sun Lutang dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Usman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lutang scores with a jab. Usman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Usman.
Lutang lands a jab to Usman's midsection.#CL#
Lutang drives through and clinches with Usman against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lutang.
Lutang misses with a body punch.
Lutang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Usman swings wildly with an uppercut but Lutang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lutang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Usman throws an elbow but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Usman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Usman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lutang has a couple of punches blocked by Usman.
Lutang blocking some punches.
Usman has a couple of punches blocked by Lutang. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lutang.
A right hand to the body from Lutang.
Lutang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lutang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lutang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Usman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Lutang fails to land.
Usman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lutang lands with a left to the head.
Lutang blocks an uppercut.
Usman misses with the head strike.
Usman working aggressively here.
Lutang lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Lutang.
Usman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lutang lands a shoulder strike.
Lutang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lutang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Lutang. #T2#
Usman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Usman prevents a body shot from Lutang.
Lutang lands a hook that snaps the head of Usman backwards.
Lutang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Lutang.
Lutang gets through Usman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lutang presses Usman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Usman prevents a body shot from Lutang.
Lutang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lutang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lutang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Usman backwards.
Lutang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Usman blocks an uppercut.
Usman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Lutang.
Lutang struggles to land a body shot inside as Usman controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Usman fails to land.
Usman can't break the clinch. #T3#
Nice body punch from Lutang - that landed with a thud.
Lutang lands with a left to the head.
Lutang keeps control of Usman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lutang.
Usman blocking some punches.
Lutang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Usman's elbow.
Lutang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lutang.
Lutang has a couple of punches blocked by Usman.
Usman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lutang throws a head punch that misses.
Usman blocks a body shot from Lutang.
Lutang cracks Usman with a nice body shot.
Lutang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Usman's elbow. #BC2#
Usman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Usman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lutang counters with a leg kick. #CL#
Lutang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Usman, pushing him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Lutang. #T4#
Usman blocking some punches.
Lutang blocks the elbow strike.
Lutang tries to work over Usman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lutang works on Usman's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lutang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lutang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lutang misses with a punch to the body.
Usman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lutang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Usman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Usman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lutang misses with a punch to the body.
Lutang misses with an elbow over the top.
Lutang working aggressively here.
Lutang throws a head punch that misses.
Lutang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Usman backwards.
Lutang throws a punch but it's blocked by Usman.
Lutang lands a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sun Lutang showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lutang 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous 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 118     
Date:   Jul 24, 2022
#R1#
Billabong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Billabong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lutang closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Billabong blocks a jab.
Lutang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Billabong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lutang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lutang wants it to stay on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lutang! But no joy.
Billabong moves out of range as Lutang strikes.
Lutang misses with a body kick.
Billabong punishes Lutang's body with a nice straight punch.
A head kick by Lutang misses #TD#
and Billabong counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lutang!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lutang gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lutang tries to roll over but Billabong keeps him under control.
Billabong content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Billabong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Billabong takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lutang wants to improve his position but Billabong is controlling well.
Lutang controlling the position well. #SUB#
Billabong is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Billabong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lutang keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lutang is looking to improve his position.
Billabong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lutang keeps working.
Billabong thows a huge punch but Lutang dodges it nicely.
Billabong prevents Lutang from improving his position.
Lutang has his hands clasped together around Billabong's back. He's all about the action.
Billabong is thwarting Lutang's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Lutang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lutang wants to stand up but Billabong is controlling him.
Lutang seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Billabong slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice shot by Lutang.
Lutang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lutang digs a good body shot into Billabong's ribs.
Sun Lutang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lutang throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Lutang throws a jab but it's blocked by Billabong.
Billabong misses with the combination.
Billabong works the jab nicely.
Billabong slips under a jab from Lutang.
Billabong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lutang staying out of range there.
Billabong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lutang on the side of the head.
Billabong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lutang manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Billabong checks a leg kick.
Billabong throws a hook to the side of Lutang's head but Lutang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lutang doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good work by Billabong as he checks the leg kick.
Sun Lutang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Billabong.
Billabong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lutang manages to avoid it.#TD#
Billabong shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Lutang kicks off Billabong and gets to his feet.
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 Johnny Billabong will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lutang lands a glancing blow to the side of Billabong's head.
Lutang takes a swing at Billabong's ribcage but misses.
Lutang throws a low kick but it's checked well by Billabong.
Lutang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Billabong on the side of the head.
Lutang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Billabong checks a leg kick.
Billabong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lutang sprawls and moves away.
Billabong connects with a looping right hand.
Lutang shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Billabong eats them both and turns towards Lutang to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Billabong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lutang is fending him off so far but Billabong persists. Nope, Lutang circles away and we're back to standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Billabong takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD#
Billabong closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Billabong lands in his opponent's guard.
Billabong slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Billabong misses with the ground and pound.#T1#
Lutang is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Billabong off and has taken his back!
Lutang trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Billabong is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lutang is looking to control Billabong but Billabong is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Lutang controlling from the back.
Lutang is trying to control but Billabong is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Lutang content just to control the position here. #T2#
Lutang looking to control but Billabong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lutang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Billabong is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sun Lutang has got the better of the ground game so far.
Billabong tries to hold on but Lutang postures up.
Billabong is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T3#
Lutang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lutang avoids the attempt from Billabong to control.
Lutang controlling the position easily from mount.
Billabong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Billabong is squirming around, avoiding Lutang's attempts to control the action. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Billabong manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lutang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Billabong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lutang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lutang's back!
Lutang trying to control the hands but Billabong won't let him.
Lutang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Billabong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lutang tries to escape but Billabong has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Lutang has hold of Billabong's leg, trying to break free but it's let Billabong lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Lutang is turning an unusual color here he's out! Billabong throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johnny Billabong!
Johnny Billabong was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: ENIGMA 114     
Date:   Jul 10, 2022
#R1#
Dog uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lutang has time to react.
Lutang wants to land a leg kick but Dog is out of range.
Dog misses with a hook. Lutang ducked under it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Dog.
Lutang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dog misses with a looping right.
Dog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dog lands with a good body shot.
Dog throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lutang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lutang feints a counter leg kick.
Lutang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dog tries to close the distance and clinch but Lutang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dog looks to score with a jab to the body but Lutang is just out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Lutang finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lutang tries to land a front kick but Dog steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dog tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lutang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dog on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lutang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lutang is looking to chop away at Dog's legs.
Dog swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lutang scores with a leg kick.
Lutang misses with a looping right.#T1#
Lutang throws a jab when Dog was well out of range.
Dog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lutang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dog doesn't seem bothered though.
Junk Yard Dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog swinging wildly here.
Dog seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dog moves in looking to clinch but Lutang pushes him off.
Dog has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lutang.
Lutang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lutang thinks about the counter body kick.
Dog fails to land with a series of punches.
Dog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lutang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dog checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lutang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dog moves out of range of the body kick.
Dog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lutang only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dog lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A solid leg kick lands there for Lutang.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lutang scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Lutang looks to throw the jab but Dog is out of range.
Lutang pushes Dog away with a front kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Dog misses the target.
Dog throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dog throws a nice looking combination but Lutang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lutang was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lutang was well out of range. Poor timing from Dog.
Dog throws a hook but Lutang blocks it.
Lutang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dog was well out of range. Poor timing from Lutang.
Dog throws a leg kick but Lutang checks it.
Dog misses with a straight right.
Lutang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dog throws a body shot but no joy.
Dog dodges the punch combination from Lutang.
Lutang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dog's head.
Lutang throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Dog slips a straight right by Lutang.
Dog misses with a looping right.
Lutang needs to keep his hands up - Dog had a free shot at his head there.
Dog rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lutang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dog throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lutang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dog. Dog circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lutang throws a lazy right hand but Dog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lutang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dog's head.
Lutang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lutang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dog scores with a jab to the body.
Lutang delivers a nice body kick.
Dog ducks under a wild hook from Lutang.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lutang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lutang throws a big shot that misses.
Dog is looking for a counter combo.
Lutang misses with a looping left.
Lutang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dog went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
Lutang throws a low kick, looking for Dog's leg but Dog calmly moves out of range.
Dog takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lutang throws a body punch but Dog moves out of range.
As Lutang looks to move away, Dog throws a big counter combo but Lutang just gets out of the way.
Dog throws out a powerful jab.
Lutang ducks under a wild hook from Dog.
Lutang slips a straight right by Dog.
Lutang looks to land a right hand but Dog moved out of range.
Dog moves out of range as Lutang throws a body kick.
Dog looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lutang delivers a nice body kick.
Dog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Dog on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Dog has Lutang up against the cage in a clinch.
Dog scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Lutang.
Dog struggles to land a body shot inside as Lutang controls his hands.
Dog works on Lutang's body with a couple of short punches.
Dog throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lutangs head.
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 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#
Lutang cracks Dog with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dog has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lutang finds it's way round the side to connect with Dog's head.
A solid body kick from Dog.
Dog tries to clinch up.
Lutang works the jab nicely.
Lutang misses with a looping right.
Lutang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Lutang.
An attempted straight right counter from Dog misses the target.
Lutang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lutang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lutang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dog throws a head kick that misses
and Lutang counters with a low kick, right behind Dog 's knee.
Lutang throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dog.
Dog throws a shot from downtown. Lutang moves away and avoids 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!
A big right from Lutang misses.
Dog takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lutang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dog jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Dog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lutang.
Lutang moves away from the strike by Dog.
Lutang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dog. Lutang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dog steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lutang.
Lutang throws a leg kick which misses Dog's front leg but catches the back leg as Dog tries to avoid it.
Lutang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dog moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Dog blocks the leg kick.
Dog throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dog staying out of range there.
Good work by Dog as he checks the leg kick.
Dog scores with a nice strike.
Dog ducks right into an uppercut from Lutang.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dog.
Lutang misses the shot to the body.
Lutang throws a series of punches but Dog avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Lutang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lutang.
Lutang throws a nice looking combination but Dog bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lutang digs a good hook to Dog's body.
Lutang throws a sloppy head kick and Dog moves out of range easily.
Dog pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dog just misses with a punch to the body.
Lutang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dog.
Lutang feints a counter leg kick.
Dog lands an overhand right.
Dog throws a wild body kick that Lutang sees coming a mile off.
Sun Lutang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lutang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dog.
Lutang moves out of range of the body kick from Dog.
A countering left hand to the body from Lutang misses.
Lutang misses with a leg kick.
Lutang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lutang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dog.
Dog tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lutang counters with a good low kick that Dog was not able to check.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lutang. #T3#
Lutang throws a lazy right hand but Dog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lutang throws a push kick but Dog slaps the foot to one side.
Lutang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lutang throws a wild body kick that Dog sees coming a mile off.
Dog scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lutang throws an overhand right that lands on Dog's shoulder, as Dog tries to avoid the shot.
Dog is looking to land body kicks.
Lutang is looking for the big counter here.
A swing and a miss from Lutang.
Lutang checks a leg kick.
Lutang lands with a good body shot.
Lutang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dog.
Lutang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dog is looking to clinch but Lutang is avoiding it.
Dog throws out a loose jab but Lutang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dog fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dog sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A solid body kick from Lutang. #T4#
Dog slips a straight right by Lutang.
Dog thinks about countering with a body kick.
A slow jab from Dog misses its intended target.
Dog is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dog tried to score with a low kick but Lutang checks it.
Dog ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lutang was well out of range. Poor timing from Dog.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lutang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dog looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dog tries to clinch up.
Lutang slips a jab and a cross from Dog.
Dog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lutang throws a lazy uppercut
and Dog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dog fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lutang lands a front kick.
Dog moves in looking to clinch but Lutang pushes him off.
Lutang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dog slips under a jab from Lutang.
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.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Dog misses with a leg kick
and Lutang counters with a nice uppercut.
Dog will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dog takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dog looks to land a left hand but Lutang moved out of range nicely.
Lutang catches Dog with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lutang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lutang feints and then cracks Dog's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dog down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dog. Lutang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lutang dodges the punch combination from Dog.
Good work by Dog as he checks the leg kick.
Dog throwing a counter right hand but Lutang manages to avoid it.
Dog checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lutang scores with a nice right hand.
Dog takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dog throws a poor cross that misses
and Lutang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lutang throws a solid leg kick but Dog takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lutang.
Dog looks to land a right hand but Lutang moved out of range.#T1#
Dog looks to land a left hand but Lutang moved out of range nicely.
Lutang thuds a left hand into Dog's body.
Dog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lutang moves away.
Lutang is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dog with a body shot.#CL#
Dog gets a clinch.
Lutang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dog backwards.
Dog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lutang throws a punch but it's blocked by Dog.
Lutang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Lutang manages to break the clinch.
Lutang tries to land a front kick but Dog steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dog misses with a looping right.
Dog keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lutang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dog misses with an uppercut. Lutang saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Dog. Those never looked like landing.
Lutang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Junk Yard Dog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL#
Dog clinches up against the cage.
Lutang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Dog looking to stall.
Lutang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lutang is trying to maintain a safe position but Dog gets an underhook and turns Lutang into the cage.#BC#
Dog's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lutang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dog throws out the jab.
Dog backing away here, and Lutang unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A big left from Lutang misses.
Dog misses with a few strikes there.
Dog misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Dog gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lutang working aggressively here.
Dog misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dog blocks an uppercut.
Dog blocks an uppercut.
Lutang holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T3#
Lutang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dog backwards.
Dog lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lutang backwards.
Lutang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lutang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dog.
A short right from Dog.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dog scores with a shot to the side of Lutang's head.
Dog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lutang swings wildly with an uppercut but Dog uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Lutang. #BC#
Dog breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lutang manages to avoid it.
Lutang throws a series of punches but Dog moves out of range.
Lutang ducks right into an uppercut from Dog. #T4#
Lutang lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lutang lands an overhand right.
Dog tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lutang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dog misses with a hook.
Dog misses with a looping right.
Lutang loads up on a big right hand but Dog slips the punch.
Dog throws the left hand but Lutang avoids the punch easily.
Sun Lutang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Dog. Those never looked like landing.
Dog closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dog throws a right hand that misses
and Lutang counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dog's knee momentarily.
Dog swings for the body but Lutang moves out of range.
Lutang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dog misses with a low kick.
A big right from Dog misses.
Dog throws a chopping leg kick but Lutang manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sun Lutang.
I've got Lutang 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sun Lutang!

A victorious Sun Lutang thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: ENIGMA 106     
Date:   Jun 05, 2022
#R1#
Probert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lutang moves away.
Lutang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That kick from Lutang tenderised Probert's leg. Probert is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lutang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Probert moves out of range of the strikes.
Probert throws a lazy right hand but Lutang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lutang feints and then cracks Probert's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Probert down.
Probert throws a jab but it's blocked by Lutang.
Lutang looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Probert tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lutang is able to avoid easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Probert crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lutang - the referee stops the clock and Probert gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lutang. Probert manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Probert looks to land a right hand but Lutang moved out of range.
Lutang is looking to counter with a body kick.
Lutang misses the body punch
and Probert counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Probert throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lutang on the side of the head.
Probert walks into a straight right hand from Lutang.
Probert looks to throw the jab but Lutang is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lutang is looking to slow Probert down with leg kicks.
Lutang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lutang throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lutang moves out of range as Probert strikes.#T1#
Probert is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lutang.
Probert blocks a leg kick.
Probert throws a jab but it's blocked by Lutang.
Lutang throws a quick counter kick to the body but Probert avoids it.
Lutang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lutang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lutang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lutang misses the jab.
Probert avoids the head kick by Lutang.
Lutang scores with a leg kick.
Probert shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lutang eats them both and turns towards Probert to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Probert misses with a body shot.
Lutang throws a low kick but it's checked well by Probert.
Probert is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Probert takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lutang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lutang checks a low kick from Probert.
Probert scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Probert misses with a wild body shot.
Lutang 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.
The fighters circling - Lutang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Probert gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A leg kick checked by Probert.
Lutang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Probert lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lutang throws a leg kick
and Probert counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lutang clobbers Probert with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lutang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Probert. Probert circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lutang misses with a wild body shot.
Lutang misses with a looping left.
Probert throws an overhand right that lands on Lutang's shoulder, as Lutang tries to avoid the shot.
Probert tries to work over Lutang's front leg with a kick but Lutang checks it.
It looks like Lutang has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Donk. Lutang catches Probert right on the button with a cross.
Probert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lutang slips a straight right by Probert.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Probert lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lutang doesn't seem phased though.
Probert walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lutang.
Probert ducks right into an uppercut from Lutang.
Lutang defending well as Probert loads up on a big left hand.
Probert slips under a jab from Lutang.
Probert misses with an uppercut
and Lutang counters with a good, hard body kick but Probert shrugs it off.
Lutang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Probert.
Lutang lands a glancing blow to the side of Probert's head.
Probert has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lutang.
Probert looks to land a right hand but Lutang moved out of range.
Lutang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Probert checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Probert misses its intended target.
Probert misses with a wild body shot.
Lutang throws a lazy uppercut
and Probert counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lutang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Probert defending well as Lutang loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Probert misses.
Lutang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lutang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lutang slips a jab from Probert.
Probert lands a jab to the nose.
Lutang looks to throw the jab but Probert is out of range.
Probert lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lutang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Probert to score with a decent uppercut.
Lutang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Probert on the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Probert 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 Lutang has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lutang and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lutang throws a low kick but it's checked well by Probert.
Lutang misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lutang throws a head kick that misses
enabling Probert to counter with a crisp jab.
Lutang throws a body kick that misses.
Lutang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lutang fakes a head shot and lands one 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 Sun Lutang will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lutang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Probert manages to avoid it.
Lutang checks the leg kick.
Lutang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Probert tests Lutang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Probert lands with a cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lutang. That's going to slow Probert down.
A big left from Lutang misses.
A nice side step and Probert releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lutang throws out a loose jab but Probert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lutang throws a hook but Probert avoids it easily.
Probert throws a wild body kick that Lutang sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lutang moves into range and clinches up with Probert.
Lutang blocking some punches.
Lutang scores with a shot to the side of Probert's head.
Lutang working aggressively here.
Probert working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Probert breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lutang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Lutang. That snapped Probert's head back.
Lutang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Probert throws out the jab.
Probert throws a leg kick but Lutang sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lutang slips under a jab from Probert.
A little feinted left hand from Lutang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lutang swings for the body but Probert moves out of range.
Good work by Lutang as he checks the leg kick.
Probert throws a body punch but Lutang moves out of range.
It looked like Lutang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sun Lutang is winning the standup battle so far.
Probert takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lutang getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good exchange - Probert coming out on top.
Probert fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lutang is out of range.
Lutang throws an overhand right that lands on Probert's shoulder, as Probert tries to avoid the shot.
Lutang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Probert's sensitive parts.
Lutang misses with a straight right.
Probert let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lutang scores with a spinning back kick!#CL#
Lutang moves into range and clinches up with Probert.
Probert has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lutang.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lutang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lutang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Probert blocks a body shot from Lutang.
Lutang misses with a punch on the inside.
Lutang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lutang can't find room to land a body shot as Probert controls the action.
Probert misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lutang misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Probert breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Probert throws a body shot but no joy.
It appears Lutang was looking to counter with a kick there.
Probert moves out of range of the strikes.
Probert misses with a straight left.
Probert scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lutang doesn't seem bothered though.
Lutang slips a straight right by Probert.
Lutang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Probert rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lutang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lutang darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Probert swings for the body but Lutang moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Probert.
An inside leg kick from Probert misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lutang swings away with a body shot that misses
and Probert counters with a stiff right hand.
Lutang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lutang lands a nice looking body shot.
Probert swats away the attempt to clinch by Lutang.
Probert appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lutang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lutang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Probert misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Probert.
Lutang throws a series of punches but Probert moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Probert.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lutang. #T4#
Probert misses with a straight right.
Probert throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lutang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lutang misses with an uppercut.
Probert throws a looping overhand right but Lutang ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Probert misses.
Probert is looking to slow Lutang down with leg kicks.
Probert's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lutang scores with the left hand. Probert knows he should have avoided that one.
Probert misses with a body shot.
A left lands for Lutang.
Lutang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Probert checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Probert steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lutang.
Probert chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lutang can pounce on him.
Probert throws a good cross that connects.
Lutang throws a big shot that misses.
Lutang throws a looping overhand right but Probert ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Probert misses its intended target.
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 Sun Lutang 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#
Lutang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lutang looks to score with a jab to the body but Probert is just out of range.
Lutang checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lutang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Probert moves out of range of the body kick from Lutang.
Lutang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Probert moves away.
Probert scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lutang doesn't seem bothered though.
Probert moves out of range as Lutang throws a body kick.
Lutang with a jab.
Probert connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Probert throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Probert slips a straight right by Lutang.
A big right from Lutang misses.
Probert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Lutang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Probert moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Probert throws the left hand but Lutang avoids the punch easily.
Lutang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Probert.
A nice inside leg kick there by Probert. That's going to slow Lutang down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lutang. That's going to slow Probert down.
Probert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Probert tries to bum rush Lutang with a series of wild strikes but Lutang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Probert uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lutang has time to react.
Lutang slips a jab from Probert.
Lutang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Probert.
A jab from Probert does it's job there.
Lutang misses with a looping left.
Probert blocks a jab.
Nice body kick there by Lutang.
Lutang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Probert misses with a looping left.
Lutang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bob Probert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Probert has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Probert there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Probert moves away from the strike by Lutang.
Probert swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lutang throws a looping overhand right but Probert ducks down to avoid it.
Lutang throws a leg kick but Probert moved away.
Probert doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A left lands for Probert.
Probert just misses with a punch to the body.
Lutang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Probert on the side of the head.
Probert tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Probert takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lutang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Probert was well out of range. Poor timing from Lutang.
Probert feints and then cracks Lutang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lutang down.
Lutang throws the left hand but Probert avoids the punch easily.
A good leg kick by Lutang.
Probert throws a looping overhand right but Lutang ducks down to avoid it.
As Probert backs away, Lutang returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Probert has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Lutang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lutang misses with a kick to the body.
Lutang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Probert misses with the combination.
Lutang digs a good hook to Probert's body.
Probert misses with a looping right.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Probert!
Probert tries a low kick but Lutang avoids it.
Probert throws out a leg kick but Lutang moves out of range and Probert only half commits.
A counter left hand to the body from Lutang misses its target.
Probert takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lutang scores with a nice strike.
Probert takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
Probert misses the jab.#T4#
Lutang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Probert throws a big shot that misses.
Lutang lands with a hook. Probert tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Probert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Probert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lutang was well out of range. Poor timing from Probert.
Probert moves away from the strike by Lutang.
Lutang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Probert.
Sun Lutang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lutang jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Probert 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.
Lutang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Probert.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lutang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A good leg kick by Lutang.
A shot to the liver by Lutang. Beautiful body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sun Lutang.
Well Lutang 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sun Lutang!

Our winner, Sun Lutang, 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 98     
Date:   May 08, 2022
#R1#
A low kick from Sitsongrit is predictable there
and Lutang counters with a solid body kick.
Lutang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lutang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lutang throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lutang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
A lazy body kick from Lutang
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Lutang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lutang throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sitsongrit tries to land a body kick
and Lutang counters with a solid body kick.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Lutang is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Lutang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lutang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lutang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lutang throws a wild body kick that Sitsongrit sees coming a mile off.
A jab lands there for Lutang.#T1#
Lutang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lutang misses with a leg kick
and Sitsongrit finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lutang slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lutang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lutang thumps Sitsongrit with a low kick.
Lutang moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
An inside leg kick from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a low kick but Lutang moves his leg out of the way.
Lutang blocks a jab.
Lutang slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.#CL#
Lutang clinches.
Sitsongrit landing knees to the head.
Lutang misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Lutang. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lutang tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Lutang takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Lutang.
A short uppercut from Lutang.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Lutang.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Lutang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lutang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lutang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lutang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Lutang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lutang avoids it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sitsongrit landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Lutang fails to land.
Lutang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Lutang.
Sitsongrit trying to land knees to the body.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lutang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit is working Lutang over against the cage.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lutang is defending well for now.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Lutang is breathing heavily.
Lutang throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit scores a nice knee to the body.
Sitsongrit landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sitsongrit is leaning against Lutang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lutang avoiding damage as Sitsongrit throws knees to the body.
Lutang avoiding damage as Sitsongrit throws knees to the body.
Lutang takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Lutang backwards.
Lutang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lutang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sitsongrit throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lutang blocks it with crossed arms. #T4#
Sitsongrit missing with knees to the body.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lutang lands with a short shot to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sitsongrit obliges.
Lutang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Lutang's head.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a nice knee to the body.
Sitsongrit connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lutang's face.
Sitsongrit is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lutang is defending well for now.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lutang takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sitsongrit is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lutang managing to block the knees to the body from Sitsongrit.
Lutang throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit looking to throw knees to the head but Lutang is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Madkhao Sitsongrit dominated that round.
That's time! Lutang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Lutang throws out a leg kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range and Lutang only half commits.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lutang was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lutang.
Sitsongrit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lutang.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Madkhao Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Lutang missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lutang.
A low kick from Lutang misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lutang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutang throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lutang. Lutang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand. #ROC2#Lutang is rocked!
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Lutang blocks it.
Lutang tried to counter with a leg kick but Sitsongrit avoided it.
Oh Lutang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lutang gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Sitsongrit gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Madkhao Sitsongrit!

 

Event: ENIGMA 87     
Date:   Mar 27, 2022
#R1#
Mahomes misses with a body kick.
We've been informed that Mahomes 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.
A slow jab from Lutang misses its intended target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mahomes. Lutang shrugs it off though.
Mahomes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lutang feints and then cracks Mahomes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mahomes down.
Lutang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahomes takes a swing at Lutang's ribcage but misses.
Lutang throws a looping overhand right but Mahomes ducks down to avoid it.
Mahomes looks to land a body kick but Lutang moved away.
Lutang throws a front kick that sends Mahomes stumbling back into the cage.
Lutang moves out of range as Mahomes strikes.
As Mahomes backs away, Lutang returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lutang lands a jab to Mahomes's midsection.
Mahomes wants to clinch.
Lutang throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mahomes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lutang.
Lutang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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 on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Lutang loads up on a big right hand but Mahomes slips the punch.
Mahomes slips under a jab.
Mahomes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mahomes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lutang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mahomes lands a jab-cross combination.
Lutang lands a lovely overhand right.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lutang. Mahomes shrugs it off though.
Lutang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lutang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mahomes throws out a counter right but Lutang avoids it with no problem.
Mahomes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lutang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mahomes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lutang with a nice calf kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahomes lands with an overhand left.
Lutang 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 looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mahomes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mahomes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lutang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Mahomes tests Lutang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mahomes misses with an uppercut. Lutang saw that one coming.
Jab, jab by Mahomes - just one landing.
Lutang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mahomes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lutang blocks the body kick.
Mahomes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lutang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahomes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Patrick Mahomes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Mahomes misses
and Lutang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mahomes misses with a body shot.
Mahomes punishes Lutang's body with a nice straight punch.
Lutang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lutang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lutang throws a shot to the body.
Lutang takes a swing at Mahomes's ribcage but misses.
Lutang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
Lutang connects with a body shot that sends Mahomes's belly button to the back.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lutang checks a leg kick.
Mahomes throws a head kick that misses
enabling Lutang to counter with a crisp jab.
Mahomes avoids the body shot from Lutang.
Lutang tries to land a body kick
and Mahomes counters with a nice leg kick.
Lutang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mahomes.
Lutang throws a jab when Mahomes was well out of range.
Lutang scores with a head kick. Mahomes tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mahomes misses with a wild body shot.
Mahomes misses with a looping left.
Lutang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mahomes moves out of range of the body kick from Lutang.
Mahomes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good work by Lutang as he checks the leg kick.
Lutang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lutang scores with a jab to the head.
Mahomes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Good exchange - Mahomes coming out on top.
Mahomes jabs Lutang to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lutang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mahomes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mahomes throws a shot to the body.
Mahomes lands a leg kick that knocks Lutang off balance momentarily.
Lutang thows a leg kick but Mahomes checks it
and Mahomes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lutang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mahomes lands a jab to Lutang's midsection.
A big left from Mahomes misses.
Mahomes moves out of range as Lutang throws a body kick.
Lutang moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mahomes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lutang jabs at Mahomes's body.
A head kick from Mahomes lands but Lutang takes it in his stride.
Mahomes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lutang doesn't seem bothered though.
Lutang 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.

A close round but Patrick Mahomes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mahomes throws a low kick, looking for Lutang's leg but Lutang calmly moves out of range.
Lutang misses with a straight right.
Mahomes throws a looping overhand right but Lutang ducks down to avoid it.
Mahomes works Lutang's body with a nice hook.
Mahomes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lutang checks a leg kick.
Mahomes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mahomes blocks a jab.
Mahomes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mahomes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good shot there by Mahomes.
Mahomes misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Lutang misses the target.
Patrick Mahomes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahomes slips under a jab from Lutang.
Mahomes just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahomes throws a good cross that connects.
Mahomes tries to score with a low kick but Lutang moves his leg out of the way.
Lutang throws a leg kick but Mahomes sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Lutang throws a jab but it's blocked by Mahomes.
Mahomes misses with a straight left.
Mahomes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lutang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lutang moves out of range as Mahomes throws a body kick.
Lutang throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Lutang misses.
Mahomes avoids the body shot from Lutang.
Lutang slips a straight right by Mahomes.
Lutang throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mahomes counters with a nice leg kick.
Lutang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lutang doesn't manage to clinch there - Mahomes circles away.
A big right from Lutang misses.
Mahomes misses with a left hand
and Lutang counters with a low kick, right behind Mahomes 's knee.
Mahomes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lutang throws the kick towards the body but Mahomes avoids it.
Mahomes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lutang can pounce on him. #T2#
Mahomes throws a sloppy head kick and Lutang moves out of range easily.
Mahomes connects with a jab.
Lutang throws a right hand that misses
and Mahomes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahomes misses with a body shot.
Mahomes misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Mahomes.
Lutang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lutang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lutang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahomes moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahomes lands with a shot to the body.
Lutang misses with a leg kick.
Mahomes swings for the body but Lutang moves out of range.
Mahomes works Lutang's body with a nice hook.
Mahomes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lutang.
Lutang appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mahomes misses with a hook. Lutang ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Lutang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lutang might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mahomes checks a leg kick.
Lutang looks to throw a body kick
enabling Mahomes to counter with a crisp jab.
Mahomes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lutang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lutang lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mahomes takes a step back to recover.
Lutang misses with a low kick.
Lutang 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.
Lutang thumps Mahomes with a low kick.
Mahomes blocks the body kick.
Lutang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahomes.
Mahomes misses with an uppercut. Lutang saw that one coming.
Mahomes scores with a body shot.
Lutang throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahomes. Lutang does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Lutang counters with a quick kick to the body but Mahomes blocks it.
Mahomes misses with a hook.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Lutang.
Mahomes works Lutang's body with a nice hook.
Lutang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mahomes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lutang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mahomes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahomes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mahomes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lutang 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.
Mahomes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mahomes is looking to chop away at Lutang's legs.
Lutang misses with a body kick.
Lutang throws a jab but it's blocked by Mahomes.
Mahomes throws out a counter right but Lutang avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick lands from Mahomes.
A big right from Mahomes misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Mahomes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mahomes is looking to score with low kicks.
Lutang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahomes.
Donk. Lutang catches Mahomes right on the button with a cross.
Mahomes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahomes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lutang.
Lutang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahomes.
Lutang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mahomes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lutang moves away.
A quick step to the side and Lutang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahomes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That kick from Mahomes tenderised Lutang's leg. Lutang is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mahomes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutang misses with a left hand
and Mahomes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy left from Lutang finds it's target.
Mahomes lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lutang. Mahomes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lutang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lutang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Mahomes feints and then cracks Lutang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lutang down.
Mahomes misses with a body shot
and Lutang counters with an outside leg kick.
Lutang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mahomes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mahomes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A slow jab from Lutang misses its intended target.
Lutang throws a front kick aimed at Mahomes's knee but Mahomes avoids it well.
Lutang tries a low kick but Mahomes avoids it.
Mahomes lands a right hook to the body.
Lutang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mahomes.
Mahomes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahomes throws a front kick aimed at Lutang's knee but Lutang avoids it well.
Mahomes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lutang tries a low kick but Mahomes avoids it.
Lutang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mahomes.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lutang looks to land a left hand but Mahomes moved out of range nicely.
Mahomes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mahomes throws a head kick but Lutang moves out of range.
Sun Lutang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lutang throws out a loose jab but Mahomes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahomes throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahomes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mahomes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A jab from Lutang finds it's way through Mahomes's defenses.
Mahomes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lutang rather than just go for the knockout.
Lutang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mahomes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mahomes scores with the left hand. Lutang knows he should have avoided that one.
Lutang dips to his left and cracks Mahomes with an uppercut!
Lutang lands with a good body shot.
Mahomes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mahomes just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahomes thuds a left hand into Lutang's body.#T3#
Jab, jab by Lutang - just one landing.
Lutang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahomes blocks the body kick.
It seemed like Mahomes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mahomes tries to clinch
and Mahomes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mahomes moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahomes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mahomes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lutang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mahomes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Crunch! Mahomes slams his shin into Lutang's torso.
Lutang ducks under a wild hook from Mahomes.
Lutang cracks Mahomes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lutang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahomes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lutang avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
Mahomes punishes Lutang's body with a nice straight punch.
Mahomes lands a nice hook to Lutang's body. Lutang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mahomes scores with a nice head shot.
Lutang tries a low kick but Mahomes avoids it.
Mahomes only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lutang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mahomes misses with a low kick.
It looked like Lutang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lutang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lutang misses the jab.
Lutang keeps Mahomes at a distance using the push kick.
Mahomes throws the left hand but Lutang avoids the punch easily.
Lutang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mahomes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mahomes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Mahomes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lutang pushes Mahomes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lutang swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahomes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahomes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Mahomes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mahomes 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

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

 

Event: ENIGMA 80     
Date:   Feb 27, 2022
#R1#
Lutang throws a jab but it's blocked by Grachev.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lutang.
A counter left hand to the body from Grachev misses its target.
We've been informed that Lutang 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.#CL#
Grachev clinches up with Lutang and pushes him back against the cage.
Lutang scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Grachev breaks the clinch.
Lutang 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. #CL#
Grachev closes the distance and clinches.
Grachev pushes Lutang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lutang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grachev misses with some punches.
Lutang has had enough of the clinch but Grachev keeps him there for the moment.
Lutang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lutang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Grachev.
Lutang tries a body shot but Grachev blocks it.
Lutang slows down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Grachev fails to land.
Lutang lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lutang takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Lutang has a couple of punches blocked by Grachev.
Lutang scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Grachev breaks the clinch.
Grachev wants to clinch
and Lutang counters with a leg kick.
Grachev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lutang steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lutang.
That kick from Lutang tenderised Grachev's leg. Grachev is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Grachev moves into the clinch successfully.
Lutang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grachev prevents a body shot from Lutang.
Lutang tries a body shot but Grachev blocks it.
Lutang tries to throw a body punch but Grachev avoids it by throwing Lutang back against the cage.
Lutang misses with a punch to the body.
Lutang tries to work over Grachev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grachev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lutang's elbow.
Grachev pushes Lutang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Lutang. #T2#
Lutang tries a body shot but Grachev blocks it.
Grachev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grachev swings wildly with an uppercut but Lutang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lutang throws a punch but it's blocked by Grachev.
Grachev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lutang misses with a body punch. #BC#
Grachev breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lutang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lutang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grachev.
Grachev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lutang.
Lutang lands a jab to Grachev's midsection.
Decent striking displayed by Lutang there.
Stepan Grachev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lutang throws a combination that misses
and Grachev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lutang lands a nice hook to Grachev's body. Grachev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grachev connects with an inside leg kick.
Grachev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grachev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3##CL#
Grachev moves into the clinch successfully.
Grachev working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lutang as Grachev tries to tie him up.
Lutang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grachev controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Grachev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Lutang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lutang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grachev's head.
Lutang takes a swing at Grachev's ribcage but misses.
Grachev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lutang throws a wild body kick that Grachev sees coming a mile off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lutang.
Lutang misses with a leg kick
and Grachev counters with a right hand to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lutang - that will leave a mark! #T4##CL#
Grachev pushes Lutang up against the cage in a clinch.
Grachev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lutang is working Grachev over against the cage.
Grachev blocks a body shot from Lutang.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grachev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lutang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lutang lands with a short shot to the head.
Grachev holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Grachev swings wildly with an uppercut but Lutang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grachev takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Lutang.
Lutang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grachev blocks an uppercut.
Lutang throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Grachev misses with a punch to the body.
Grachev swings wildly with an uppercut but Lutang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grachev scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sun Lutang dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lutang thows a leg kick but Grachev checks it
and Grachev counters with a good low kick that Lutang was not able to check.
Nice defenses there by Grachev.
Lutang scores with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grachev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lutang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A shot to the liver by Lutang. Beautiful body shot.
Lutang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grachev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lutang throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Grachev closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lutang counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutang connects with a jab.
Grachev tries to clinch but Lutang moves out of range.
Grachev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lutang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lutang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lutang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grachev.#T1##CL#
Grachev moves into range and clinches up with Lutang.
Lutang gets through Grachev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lutang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lutang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grachev has a couple of punches blocked by Lutang.
Lutang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sun Lutang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lutang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grachev gets through Lutang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Grachev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grachev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lutang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lutang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lutang keeps the fight on the outside.
Lutang is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lutang circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lutang! But no joy.
Lutang swats away the attempt to clinch by Grachev.
Grachev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lutang.
Lutang throws a shot from downtown. Grachev moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Grachev tries to close the distance and clinch but Lutang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd cheers as Lutang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grachev doesn't seem phased though.
Grachev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grachev moves out of range of the body kick.
Grachev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lutang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lutang only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Grachev tries to clinch there but Lutang circles away.
Grachev checks a leg kick.
Lutang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grachev moves away.
Grachev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grachev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grachev tries to clinch but Lutang is having none of it.
Grachev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lutang.
Grachev tries to clinch but Lutang moves out of range.
Grachev is looking to clinch.
Lutang only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Grachev tries to clinch
and Lutang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Lutang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lutang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lutang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sun Lutang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grachev doesn't manage to clinch there - Lutang circles away.
Lutang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lutang throws a leg kick but Grachev checks it.
Lutang misses with a straight right.
Lutang keeps the fight on the outside.
Grachev wants to clinch up but Lutang keeps it at a distance.
Grachev moves in looking to clinch but Lutang pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lutang! But no joy.
Grachev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lutang.
An attempted straight right counter from Grachev misses the target.
Lutang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grachev is looking to clinch.
Lutang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lutang misses with a wild combination.
Lutang swats away the attempt to clinch by Grachev.#T4#
Lutang thumps Grachev with a low kick.
Jab by Lutang.#CL#
Grachev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grachev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lutang tries to throw a body punch but Grachev avoids it by throwing Lutang back against the cage.
Lutang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grachev backwards.
Lutang lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Lutang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grachev tries to close the distance and clinch but Lutang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grachev wants to clinch up but Lutang keeps it at a distance.
Lutang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Grachev forces Lutang back against the cage and clinches.
Grachev lands with a short shot to the head.
Grachev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lutang.
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.
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#
Grachev is looking to clinch but Lutang is avoiding it.
Lutang throws a body punch but Grachev moves out of range.
Grachev avoids the body shot from Lutang.
A counter left hand to the body from Grachev misses its target.
Grachev slips a jab from Lutang.
Grachev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lutang lands a body shot.
Lutang connects with a crisp jab.
Lutang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grachev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grachev looks to clinch
and Lutang counters with a straight right hand.
Grachev tries to close the distance and clinch but Lutang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grachev is looking to clinch but Lutang is avoiding it.
Lutang throws a low kick but Grachev moves out of range easily.
Lutang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grachev tries to clinch up
and Lutang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Grachev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lutang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grachev doesn't manage to clinch there - Lutang circles away.
Lutang is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grachev with a body shot.
Lutang lands with a good body shot.
Grachev darts in trying to clinch
and Lutang counters with a straight right hand.
Grachev doesn't manage to clinch there - Lutang circles away.
Grachev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lutang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lutang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grachev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lutang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lutang tries to land a front kick but Grachev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lutang looks to score with a jab to the body but Grachev is just out of range.
Grachev is looking to clinch.
Lutang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grachev manages to avoid it.
Grachev wants to clinch
and Lutang counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Lutang throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grachev.
Grachev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lutang lands a nice hook to Grachev's body. Grachev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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 a head kick.
Grachev throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lutang avoids it.
Lutang throws a low kick but Grachev avoids it.
Grachev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grachev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch combination from Lutang misses.
Lutang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grachev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lutang swats away the attempt to clinch by Grachev.
Grachev wants to clinch up but Lutang keeps it at a distance.
Lutang only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3#
Grachev wants to clinch but Lutang slips to the side
and Lutang counters with a nice body kick.
Grachev wants to clinch
enabling Lutang to counter with a crisp jab.
Grachev wants to clinch but Lutang slips to the side
letting Lutang counter with a right hand.
Grachev is looking to clinch.
Lutang tries a quick counter leg kick but Grachev is wise to it.
A jab lands there for Grachev.
Lutang swings for the body but Grachev moves out of range.
Lutang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grachev walks into a left hand.
Lutang tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grachev is able to avoid easily.
Grachev moves in looking to clinch but Lutang pushes him off.
Lutang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lutang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grachev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lutang throws out the jab.
Grachev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lutang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grachev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stepan Grachev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Lutang misses with a wild body shot.
Lutang avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grachev lands a shoulder strike.
Lutang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grachev blocks a body shot from Lutang.
Lutang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lutang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lutang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lutang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grachev blocks an uppercut.
Lutang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grachev backwards.
Lutang tries a body shot but Grachev blocks it.
Grachev stalling. #BC#
Grachev breaks from the clinch.
Grachev tries to clinch but Lutang moves out of range.
Lutang lets loose with a powerful body kick. Grachev will feel that in the morning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sun Lutang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lutang 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sun Lutang!

 

Event: ENIGMA 76     
Date:   Feb 13, 2022
#R1#
Dean just misses with a punch to the body.
Dean ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dean is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lutang.
Dean scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lutang in his tracks.
Dean tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lutang moves away.
Lutang moves away from the strike by Dean.
Dean digs a good hook to Lutang's body.
Lutang works Dean's body with a nice hook.
Dean swings widly with a right hand
and Lutang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dean on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lutang lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Lutang.
Lutang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Elijah Dean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Lutang finds it's target.
Lutang thows a body kick. Dean tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dean misses with a straight left.
Nice straight punches there by Dean. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dean.
Lutang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dean is looking to wear down Lutang with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Lutang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dean under the eye.
A nice leg kick from Lutang, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lutang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've been informed that Lutang 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.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lutang can't find room to land a body shot as Dean controls the action.
Lutang misses with a body punch.
Lutang misses with a body punch.
Lutang tries to throw a body punch but Dean avoids it by throwing Lutang back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lutang.
A short right from Lutang.
Lutang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lutang misses with a body punch.
Lutang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Dean blocks an uppercut.
Lutang misses with a punch to the body.
Lutang digs a right hand into Dean's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dean's gas tank.
Lutang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lutang can't find room to land a body shot as Dean controls the action.
Lutang misses with some punches.
Dean wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lutang throws a head punch that misses.
Lutang works on Dean's body with a couple of short punches.
Dean working hard to break the clinch.
Lutang working aggressively here.
Lutang misses with a punch to the body.
Lutang tries to work over Dean's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lutang lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Lutang struggles to land a body shot inside as Dean controls his hands.
Lutang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lutang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dean's efforts to push away.
Lutang misses with the head strike.
Lutang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lutang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dean prevents a body shot from Lutang.
Lutang throws a punch but it's blocked by Dean.
Dean tries to break the clinch but Lutang is controlling the position.
Lutang misses with a body punch.
Dean wants to break free but Lutang has control.
Lutang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lutang misses with a hook to the ribs. #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.
Lutang is working Dean over against the cage.
Lutang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lutang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lutang.
Still in the clinch, Lutang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dean wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dean has had enough of the clinch but Lutang keeps him there for the moment.
Lutang digs a right hand underneath Dean's ribcage. Dean let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lutang has a couple of punches blocked by Dean.
Lutang pushes Dean back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lutang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lutang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lutang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sun Lutang dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lutang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lutang dips to his left and cracks Dean with an uppercut!
Lutang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lutang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dean throws a hook to the side of Lutang's head but Lutang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lutang throws a front kick that sends Dean stumbling back into the cage.
Dean throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lutang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Lutang there.
A low kick lands for Lutang.
Lutang scores with a spinning back kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dean throws a jab when Lutang was well out of range.
Dean lands with a shot to the body.
Dean with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lutang to score with a decent uppercut.
Lutang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lutang takes one on the button.
Dean missing with a left hand there. Lutang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lutang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Dean will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lutang pushes Dean away with a front kick.
Dean throws a lazy right hand but Lutang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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 takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Dean.
Lutang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dean throws a poor cross that misses
and Lutang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dean misses with an uppercut. Lutang saw that one coming.
Dean is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lutang.
Dean walks into a straight right hand from Lutang.
Lutang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slow jab from Dean misses its intended target.
Lutang scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dean looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Lutang scores with a spinning back kick!
Lutang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dean swinging wildly here.
Dean walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheers as Lutang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dean doesn't seem phased though.
Lutang moves away from the strike by Dean.
A little jabbing left from Lutang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lutang lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dean takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sun Lutang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lutang keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dean takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slow jab from Dean misses its intended target.
Dean moves forwards but Lutang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lutang walks into a straight right hand from Dean.
Dean walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lutang throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Dean misses with a series of wild punches.
Lutang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dean. That did some damage!
Lutang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lutang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lutang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dean.
Dean misses with a hook
and Lutang counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dean's knee momentarily.
Nice jab there from Lutang.
Dean swings for the body but Lutang moves out of range.
Lutang lands a leg kick that knocks Dean off balance momentarily.
Dean misses with a hook.
Lutang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dean throws out a loose jab but Lutang uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Lutang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dean, pushing him back against the cage.
Lutang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lutang can't find room to land a body shot as Dean controls the action. #T4#
Lutang tries a body shot but Dean blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lutang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lutang misses with a punch on the inside.
Dean blocks an uppercut.
Lutang stalls.
Lutang tries to throw a body punch but Dean avoids it by throwing Lutang back against the cage.
Dean misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Dean pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dean throws a looping overhand right but Lutang ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dean lands with a good body shot.
Dean 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 turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dean steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lutang. That one must have hurt.
Dean takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
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.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Lutang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dean stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lutang blocks a jab.
Dean misses with a looping left.
Lutang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dean. That did some damage!
Dean throws out a powerful jab.
Lutang lands a leg kick that knocks Dean off balance momentarily.
Lutang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Lutang closes the distance and clinches.
Dean wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dean is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lutang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lutang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dean prevents a body shot from Lutang.
Lutang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lutang swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Lutang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dean backwards.
Lutang lands with a right to the head.
Lutang is leaning against Dean and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dean takes a shot to the head.
Dean blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lutang lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lutang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lutang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dean is trying to break the clinch but Lutang has him pressed against the cage.
Lutang struggles to land a body shot inside as Dean controls his hands.
Lutang throws a head punch that misses.
Lutang tries a body shot but Dean blocks it.
Lutang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Lutang tries to throw a body punch but Dean avoids it by throwing Lutang back against the cage.
Dean lands with a left to the head.
Dean is trying to break free.
Lutang struggles to land a body shot inside as Dean controls his hands.
Lutang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lutang misses with a body punch.
Lutang throws a head punch that misses.
Lutang working aggressively here.
Lutang misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lutang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lutang scores with a shot to the side of Dean's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lutang fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Dean manages to break the clinch. #T3#
A jab from Dean misses.
Lutang scores with a jab to the head.
Lutang connects with a right hand. Dean shakes it off.
Good exchange - Dean coming out on top.
Lutang cracks a nice hook into Dean's ribs.
Some wild striking there from Dean.
Lutang dodges the punch combination from Dean.
Elijah Dean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dean swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lutang counters with a good, hard body kick but Dean shrugs it off.
Lutang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lutang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lutang lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lutang with the inside leg kick.
Dean throws a hook to the side of Lutang's head but Lutang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab lands there for Lutang.#T4#
Lutang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dean misses with a hook
and Lutang counters with a leg kick.
Lutang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dean scores with a sloppy right hand. Lutang should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Lutang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lutang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dean's efforts to push away.
Lutang tries a body shot but Dean blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dean.
A head punch on the inside from Lutang fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lutang.
Lutang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dean backwards.
Dean wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dean trying to land knees to the body.
Lutang blocks an elbow strike from Dean.
Lutang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dean's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sun Lutang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sun Lutang!

Elijah Dean was interviewed post fight and said 'I’m sorry for disgrace my fans & my team for my performance. I will be back stronger, Believe me! ✊🏽'.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 53     
Date:   Apr 10, 2021
#R1#
Lutang shoots in and drives through. Elizondo sprawls well.
Lutang tries to clinch but Elizondo moves out of range.
Lutang fails with the takedown#CL#
and Elizondo counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Elizondo wants the takedown. Lutang is fighting it off but Elizondo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lutang's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
Lutang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Elizondo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Elizondo passes Lutang's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Elizondo content to control rather than advance.
Elizondo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lutang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Elizondo is working for a guillotine from mount but Lutang frees his head quite easily.
Lutang really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T1##SUB#
Elizondo has isolated one of Lutang's arms. Lutang looking to fight him off but Elizondo twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gaizka Elizondo!

 

 
 
 
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