Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

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#
Boonliang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matikainen lands with a shot to the body.
Matikainen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matikainen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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.
The crowd cheers as Matikainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boonliang doesn't seem phased though.
Jab, jab by Matikainen - just one landing.
Matikainen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boonliang to score with a decent uppercut.
Boonliang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boonliang dodges the punch combination from Matikainen.
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 throws a big shot that misses.
Boonliang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matikainen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boonliang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jab from Matikainen.
Boonliang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like DaMatti Matikainen has been cut.
Matikainen lands with an uppercut that bounces Boonliang off the cage and back into range.
Boonliang scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Matikainen misses the shot to the body.
Matikainen moves away from the strike by Boonliang.
Decent striking displayed by Matikainen there.
Boonliang swinging wildly here.
Matikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boonliang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boonliang throws out a loose jab but Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matikainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matikainen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matikainen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boonliang had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Boonliang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matikainen.
Boonliang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matikainen lands a head shot.
Boonliang lands a lovely overhand right.
Boonliang throws a jab when Matikainen was well out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Boonliang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matikainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boonliang. That did some damage!
Boonliang misses with a looping right.
Matikainen darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Matikainen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matikainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matikainen 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.
Boonliang is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Matikainen lands a nice looking body shot.
Boonliang misses with a hook. Matikainen ducked under it nicely.
Boonliang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boonliang.
Boonliang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matikainen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Matikainen.
Boonliang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boonliang there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boonliang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice cross by Matikainen.
Boonliang thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice leg kick lands there from Matikainen.
Matikainen scores with a nice strike.
Boonliang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matikainen.
Matikainen connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Boonliang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Boonliang throws a sloppy head kick and Matikainen moves out of range easily.
Matikainen misses with the combination.
Matikainen is looking to score with low kicks.
Boonliang's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matikainen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boonliang scrambles back to his feet.
Boonliang swings for the body but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen blocks a jab.
Boonliang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boonliang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boonliang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boonliang misses with an uppercut. Matikainen saw that one coming.
Boonliang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boonliang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
Matikainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Boonliang's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matikainen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boonliang scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matikainen. #T4#
A shot to the liver by Matikainen. Beautiful body shot.
Matikainen throws a good cross that connects.
Boonliang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Matikainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boonliang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matikainen misses with a hook. Boonliang ducked under it nicely.
Boonliang needs to keep his hands up - Matikainen had a free shot at his head there.
Matikainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boonliang counters with a one-two to the body.
Matikainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boonliang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boonliang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boonliang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boonliang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boonliang misses with an uppercut.
Matikainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Boonliangs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boonliang throws the left hand but Matikainen avoids the punch easily.
Nice cross by Matikainen.
A jab from Matikainen finds it's way through Boonliang's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DaMatti Matikainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Matikainen connects with a solid leg kick.
Boonliang throws a front kick aimed at Matikainen's knee but Matikainen avoids it well.
Matikainen clobbers Boonliang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matikainen's corner calls for a 1-2. Matikainen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matikainen scores with a hook.
Boonliang takes one to the side of the head.
Matikainen moves into range and connects with a jab.
A good leg kick by Matikainen.
Matikainen takes a swing at Boonliang's ribcage but misses.
Boonliang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Boonliang might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matikainen.
Boonliang's corner calls for a 1-2. Boonliang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matikainen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matikainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matikainen misses with a body shot.
Boonliang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boonliang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matikainen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Matikainen lunges at Boonliang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boonliang's hand.
Boonliang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC#Matikainen is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up DaMatti Matikainen's cut even more.
Boonliang scores with a punch to the head.
Matikainen is still on wobbly legs! Can Boonliang finish him?
Nice shot lands for Matikainen.
Matikainen seems to have recovered his senses.
Matikainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boonliang.
Matikainen misses with a wild combination.
Boonliang drops his hands momentarily and Matikainen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boonliang looks to land a left hand but Matikainen moved out of range nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matikainen.
Boonliang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matikainen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boonliang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matikainen connects with a leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Matikainen scores with a four punch combination!#T2#
Matikainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boonliang misses with a hook. Matikainen ducked under it nicely.
Matikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boonliang.
Boonliang throws a hook to the side of Matikainen's head but Matikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Boonliang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matikainen scores with a jab.
Boonliang throws a lazy right hand but Matikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boonliang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matikainen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boonliang appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boonliang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matikainen lands with a straight right. Boonliang didn't see that one coming.
Boonliang needs to keep his hands up - Matikainen had a free shot at his head there.
Boonliang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matikainen avoids the head kick by Boonliang.
Matikainen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matikainen throws a body punch but Boonliang moves out of range.
Matikainen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boonliang connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Boonliang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matikainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Boonliang's head.
Boonliang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boonliang there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boonliang fails to land with a series of punches.
Matikainen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matikainen scores with a punch to the head.
Boonliang looks to land a right hand but Matikainen moved out of range.
Matikainen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boonliang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matikainen misses the body punch
letting Boonliang counter with a right hand.
Boonliang throws a big shot that misses.
Matikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matikainen scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boonliang.
Matikainen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matikainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
No joy there for Matikainen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boonliang slips a straight right by Matikainen.#T4#
Matikainen throws a good cross that connects.
Boonliang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matikainen cracks Boonliang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boonliang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matikainen.
Matikainen scores with a nice right hand.
Matikainen misses with a hook.
Boonliang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matikainen tests Boonliang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boonliang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A good leg kick by Boonliang.
Matikainen lands the left hand.
The crowd cheers as Matikainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boonliang doesn't seem phased though.
Boonliang throws a jab when Matikainen was well out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matikainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matikainen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Boonliang eats them both and turns towards Matikainen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Decent striking displayed by Matikainen there.
Matikainen staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DaMatti Matikainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Matikainen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Boonliang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matikainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Matikainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matikainen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boonliang on the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matikainen.
Matikainen slips a jab from Boonliang.
Matikainen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boonliang on the side of the head.
Matikainen avoids the head kick by Boonliang.
Matikainen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matikainen cracks Boonliang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matikainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boonliang throws a leg kick but Matikainen checks it.
Matikainen throws out a powerful jab.
Matikainen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matikainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matikainen lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Matikainen!
Matikainen sizes up Boonliang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matikainen.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boonliang throws a solid leg kick but Matikainen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boonliang.
Matikainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Boonliang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matikainen scores with a hook.
Matikainen lands a jab to the nose.
Boonliang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matikainen. Matikainen obviously looking to wear him down.
Boonliang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matikainen.
Matikainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matikainen defending well as Boonliang loads up on a big left hand.
Matikainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boonliang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matikainen. Matikainen obviously looking to wear him down.
Matikainen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boonliang throws a chopping leg kick but Matikainen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rak Boonliang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Matikainen looks to land a combination. Boonliang sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Matikainen feints and then cracks Boonliang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boonliang down.
Matikainen is looking to slow Boonliang down with leg kicks.
Boonliang needs to keep his hands up - Matikainen had a free shot at his head there.
Matikainen scores with a sloppy right hand. Boonliang should have avoided that one.
Jab, jab by Matikainen - just one landing.
Boonliang throws a hook but Matikainen blocks it.
Boonliang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matikainen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab, jab by Matikainen - just one landing.
Matikainen scores with a three punch combo!
Matikainen scores with a jab.
Matikainen cracks Boonliang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matikainen.
That kick from Matikainen tenderised Boonliang's leg. Boonliang is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matikainen throws a leg kick
and Boonliang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Matikainen connects with a looping right hand.
Boonliang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matikainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boonliang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matikainen works the jab nicely.
Matikainen jabs Boonliang right on the nose. Boonliang blinks but takes it well.
Matikainen slips a jab and a cross from Boonliang.
Jab, jab by Matikainen - just one landing.
Boonliang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matikainen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boonliang's head backwards.
Boonliang throws a leg kick that misses.
Matikainen cracks Boonliang with a good jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matikainen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matikainen lands with a nice body punch.
Matikainen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boonliang in his tracks.
Boonliang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matikainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Boonliang's head. #T4#
That kick from Matikainen tenderised Boonliang's leg. Boonliang is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boonliang lands a jab.
Boonliang lands with a slapping head kick.
A swing and a miss from Boonliang.
Matikainen unleashes a big counter combination but Boonliang bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Boonliang ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Matikainen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matikainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Boonliangs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matikainen checks a leg kick.
Matikainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut lands for Matikainen. That snapped Boonliang's head back.
A slow jab from Matikainen misses its intended target.
Boonliang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matikainen scores with a nice strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boonliang.
Matikainen moves out of range as Boonliang strikes.
Matikainen throws out a counter right but Boonliang avoids it with no problem.
Matikainen tried to score with a low kick but Boonliang checks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
DaMatti Matikainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matikainen 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: ENIGMA 141
Date: Dec 18, 2022

#R1#
Boonliang lands with an uppercut that bounces Darawan off the cage and back into range.
Boonliang slips a straight right by Darawan.
Darawan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Darawan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Darawan looks to throw the jab but Boonliang is out of range.
Boonliang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darawan moves away.
Darawan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boonliang finds it's way round the side to connect with Darawan's head.
Boonliang throws a jab but it's blocked by Darawan.
A lazy left from Boonliang finds it's target.
Darawan throws a looping overhand right but Boonliang ducks down to avoid it.
Boonliang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Darawan.
Jab by Boonliang.
Boonliang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boonliang misses with a hook.
Darawan throws a solid leg kick but Boonliang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Darawan.
Boonliang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boonliang tests Darawan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Darawan misses.
Darawan takes one to the chin there.
Nice shot by Boonliang.
Boonliang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Darawan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boonliang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Darawan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Boonliang swings widly with a right hand
enabling Darawan to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick lands for Boonliang.
Rak Boonliang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boonliang with a jab.
Boonliang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boonliang is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Darawan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Boonliang throws a jab when Darawan was well out of range.
Boonliang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boonliang misses with a body shot.
Darawan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Darawan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boonliang.
Boonliang connects with a leg kick.
Boonliang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boonliang there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boonliang swings widly with a right hand
and Boonliang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boonliang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darawan walks into a stiff left hand from Boonliang.
Boonliang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boonliang.
Darawan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Darawan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Darawan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boonliang checks it well. #T2#
Boonliang lands with a cross.
Boonliang swings for the body but Darawan moves out of range.
Darawan throwing a counter right hand but Boonliang manages to avoid it.
Darawan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boonliang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boonliang with a hook.
Boonliang cracks Darawan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boonliang jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boonliang works the jab nicely.
Darawan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boonliang.
Darawan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boonliang.
Darawan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boonliang scores with the left hand. Darawan knows he should have avoided that one.
Darawan throws a low kick, looking for Boonliang's leg but Boonliang calmly moves out of range.
Boonliang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Darawan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Boonliang with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Boonliang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boonliang scores with a hook.
Darawan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Darawan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boonliang lands a glancing blow to the side of Darawan's head.
Darawan slips a straight right by Boonliang.
Darawan tries to move into range but Boonliang moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boonliang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Darawan misses with a few strikes there.
Boonliang misses with a straight left.
Boonliang throws an overhand right that lands on Darawan's shoulder, as Darawan tries to avoid the shot.
Darawan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boonliang scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boonliang moves out of range of the body kick from Darawan.
Darawan avoids the body shot from Boonliang.
Darawan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Darawan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Darawan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T4#
Darawan moves away from the strike by Boonliang.
Darawan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Darawan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Boonliang misses.
Boonliang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Darawan at a distance.
Darawan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Boonliang connects with a crisp jab.
Darawan walks into a jab.
Darawan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boonliang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boonliang.
Boonliang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boonliang throws a right hand that misses
and Darawan counters with a nice uppercut.
Boonliang lands a nice shot that snaps Darawan's head back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boonliang looks to throw the jab but Darawan is out of range.
Boonliang connects with a jab.
Darawan slips under a jab from Boonliang.
Darawan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boonliang lands a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rak Boonliang dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A shot to the liver by Boonliang. Beautiful body shot.
Darawan throws a series of punches but Boonliang avoids them all with ease.
Boonliang lands with a thumping leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boonliang.
Rak Boonliang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Darawan throws a jab but it's blocked by Boonliang.
A cross from Boonliang lands.
A big right from Darawan misses.
Boonliang slips a straight right by Darawan.
Boonliang scores with a jab. Darawan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jab, jab by Boonliang - just one landing.
Boonliang defending well as Darawan loads up on a big left hand.
Boonliang moves out of range as Darawan strikes.
Boonliang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boonliang jabs Darawan right on the nose. Darawan blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Darawan misses.
Boonliang scores with a jab. Darawan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boonliang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boonliang there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Darawan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boonliang throws a lazy uppercut
and Darawan counters with an outside leg kick.
Boonliang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Darawan.
Boonliang misses with a lunging right hand
letting Darawan counter with a right hand.
Darawan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Boonliang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Boonliang, right into the meat of the thigh.
Darawan takes a swing at Boonliang's ribcage but misses.
Boonliang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Darawan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boonliang. Boonliang obviously looking to wear him down.
Boonliang slips a jab from Darawan.
Boonliang looks to land a left hand but Darawan moved out of range nicely.
Boonliang lands an overhand right.
Darawan misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boonliang throws a hook but Darawan avoids it easily.
A big right from Boonliang misses.
A cross from Boonliang lands.
Boonliang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darawan.
Darawan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Darawan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boonliang.
Boonliang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boonliang tests Darawan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boonliang misses with a straight right.
Boonliang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheers as Boonliang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Darawan doesn't seem phased though.
Darawan slips a straight right by Boonliang.
Boonliang tests Darawan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Darawan blocks a jab.
Boonliang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boonliang lands with a nice body punch.
A nice leg kick from Boonliang, right into the meat of the thigh.
Darawan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boonliang misses with an uppercut.
Boonliang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darawan throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Boonliang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Darawan.
Boonliang scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boonliang connects with a nice looking jab.
Darawan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boonliang was well out of range. Poor timing from Darawan.
Darawan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boonliang finds it's way round the side to connect with Darawan's head.
Darawan misses with an uppercut.
Boonliang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Donk. Boonliang catches Darawan right on the button with a cross.
Boonliang throws a hook but Darawan avoids it easily.
Boonliang lands a nice shot that snaps Darawan's head back.
Darawan throws a leg kick but Boonliang sees it coming and moves out of range.
Darawan blocks a jab.
Darawan scores with a one two! Boonliang had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Darawan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boonliang.
A little jabbing left from Boonliang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Darawan tries to bum rush Boonliang with a series of wild strikes but Boonliang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boonliang digs a good hook to Darawan's body.
Darawan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Darawan misses with a wild body shot.
Darawan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Darawan misses with an uppercut. Boonliang saw that one coming.
Boonliang moves out of range of the strikes.
Darawan slips under a jab from Boonliang.
Boonliang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boonliang tests Darawan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Darawan throws a lazy right hand but Boonliang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boonliang looks to score with a jab to the body but Darawan is just out of range.
Darawan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boonliang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Darawan walks into a stiff left hand from Boonliang.
Donk. Boonliang catches Darawan right on the button with a cross.
Boonliang lands with a straight right. Darawan didn't see that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boonliang keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boonliang cracks Darawan with a good jab.
Darawan lands with a nice combination. Boonliang backs away looking to recover.
Boonliang misses with an uppercut
and Darawan counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rak Boonliang 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.#R3#
Boonliang lands an overhand right.
Boonliang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Darawan momentarily.
Boonliang throws a hook but Darawan blocks it.
Boonliang throws a shot from downtown. Darawan moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Darawan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boonliang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Darawan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boonliang lands the left hand.
Boonliang misses with a looping left.
Boonliang misses with a hook.
Boonliang throws out a loose jab but Darawan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darawan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boonliang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boonliang missing with a left hand there. Darawan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Darawan misses with the combination.
Darawan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boonliang throws out the jab.
Darawan is looking to counter punch.
Boonliang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boonliang scores with a hook.#T1#
Boonliang missing with a left hand there. Darawan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Darawan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boonliang.
Boonliang lands with a right hand.
Boonliang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Darawan.
Darawan throws out a loose jab but Boonliang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boonliang throws a hook but Darawan avoids it easily.
Boonliang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boonliang missing with a left hand there. Darawan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Darawan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boonliang cracks a nice hook into Darawan's ribs.
Boonliang misses the jab.
Boonliang cracks Darawan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Boonliang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Darawan slips under a jab from Boonliang.
Boonliang jabs Darawan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Darawan looks to throw the jab but Boonliang is out of range. #T2#
Darawan ducks under a wild hook from Boonliang.
Boonliang defending well as Darawan loads up on a big left hand.
Darawan slips under a jab.
Darawan takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darawan misses with an uppercut.
Boonliang moves out of range as Darawan strikes.
A jab from Boonliang does it's job there.
Boonliang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Darawan's head.
Boonliang throws a shot from downtown. Darawan moves away and avoids it.
Darawan half committed to a counter leg kick.
Boonliang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Boonliang misses with a straight left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boonliang.
Darawan throws a right and a left that Boonliang avoids nicely.
Darawan backing away here, and Boonliang unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Boonliang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darawan was well out of range. Poor timing from Boonliang.
Darawan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boonliang finds it's way round the side to connect with Darawan's head. #T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Darawan.
Boonliang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Darawan's head.
Boonliang jabs Darawan right on the nose. Darawan blinks but takes it well.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Darawan might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Darawan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boonliang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boonliang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Darawan needs to keep his hands up - Boonliang had a free shot at his head there.
Boonliang thuds a left hand into Darawan's body.
A punch lands to the side of Darawan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boonliang tries a head kick but it misses.
Boonliang misses with a leg kick
and Darawan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boonliang thumps Darawan with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darawan slips a jab from Boonliang.
A little feinted left hand from Darawan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boonliang throws a low kick but Darawan moves out of range easily.
Boonliang misses the shot to the body.
Darawan throwing a counter right hand but Boonliang manages to avoid it.
Boonliang throws a big shot that misses.
Boonliang throws a hook but Darawan avoids it easily.#T4#
Boonliang lands with a right hand.
Darawan moves out of range of the leg kick from Boonliang.
Darawan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Darawan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boonliang.
Darawan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darawan throws a leg kick but Boonliang sees it coming and moves out of range.
Darawan moves out of range of the strikes.
Darawan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boonliang scores with a leg kick.
Darawan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boonliang.
Boonliang throws out a loose jab but Darawan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darawan throwing a counter right hand but Boonliang manages to avoid it.
Boonliang misses with a looping right.
Boonliang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Darawan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boonliang misses the jab.
Nice jab there from Boonliang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rak Boonliang really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Darawan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boonliang catches Darawan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A nice inside leg kick there by Boonliang. That's going to slow Darawan down.
Boonliang scores with a jab to the head.
Good shot there by Boonliang.
Boonliang throws an off balance right hand
enabling Darawan to counter with a crisp jab.
Darawan staying out of range there.
Boonliang slips a jab from Darawan.
Darawan lands with a nice body punch.
Darawan slips a jab from Boonliang.
Boonliang misses with a straight left.
Boonliang bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Darawan's head backwards.
Boonliang avoids the body shot from Darawan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boonliang throws out a loose jab but Darawan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darawan ducks under a wild hook from Boonliang.
Darawan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Boonliang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Darawan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boonliang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darawan.
Boonliang looks to score with a jab to the body but Darawan is just out of range.
Boonliang connects with a crisp jab.
Boonliang slips a jab from Darawan.
Darawan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Darawan misses with a hook. Boonliang ducked under it nicely.
Boonliang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boonliang misses with an uppercut. Darawan saw that one coming.
Boonliang lands with a cross.
Darawan tries to work over Boonliang's front leg with a kick but Boonliang checks it.
Boonliang throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Darawan to counter with a crisp jab.
Boonliang throws a jab but it's blocked by Darawan.
Darawan ducks under a wild hook from Boonliang.
Darawan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boonliang.
It looked like Darawan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Good leg kick by Boonliang. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Darawan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darawan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boonliang.
Darawan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Darawan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Darawan looks to land a right hand but Boonliang moved out of range.
Darawan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Darawan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Darawan moves out of range as Boonliang strikes.
Boonliang throws a leg kick
and Darawan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darawan slips a jab from Boonliang.
As Boonliang backs away, Darawan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A jab lands there for Boonliang.
A slow jab from Boonliang misses its intended target.
Boonliang lands a glancing blow to the side of Darawan's head.
A slow jab from Boonliang misses its intended target.
Nice jab there from Boonliang. #T3#
Darawan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boonliang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Darawan.
Boonliang looks to throw the jab but Darawan is out of range.
Darawan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Darawan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #ROC#Boonliang is rocked!
Boonliang gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Darawan gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Boonliang is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Petcharon Darawan!
Petcharon Darawan retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Petcharon Darawan, 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: Bellicose 126
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
Boonliang stuffs the takedown attempt from Takeda. Takeda gets slowly back to his feet.
Boonliang stuffs the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Boonliang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Takeda slips a jab from Boonliang.
Takeda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boonliang.
Nice uppercut lands for Boonliang. That snapped Takeda's head back.
Takeda tries for a takedown but Boonliang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
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.
Rak Boonliang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shingen Takeda.
Takeda defending well as Boonliang loads up on a big left hand.
Takeda looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Takeda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boonliang.
A telegraphed right hand from Takeda misses the target.
Takeda throws a chopping leg kick but Boonliang manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Takeda misses with a straight left.
Takeda scores with a nice strike.
Takeda throws a jab when Boonliang was well out of range.
Takeda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boonliang sprawls well. Boonliang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Takeda gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boonliang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boonliang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takeda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boonliang catches Takeda with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boonliang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takeda.#T1#
Takeda shoots in but no luck this time.
Boonliang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takeda.
Boonliang throws a looping overhand right but Takeda ducks down to avoid it.
Takeda with the counter takedown but Boonliang avoids it easily.
Takeda takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boonliang misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Takeda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boonliang scores with a nice head shot.
Donk. Takeda catches Boonliang right on the button with a cross.
Boonliang misses with a hook. Takeda ducked under it nicely.
And Takeda tries to counter it with a takedown but Boonliang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boonliang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rak Boonliang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boonliang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takeda drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boonliang defends it well.
Nice takedown defense from Boonliang. No joy for Takeda on that attempt.
A slow jab from Boonliang misses its intended target.
Boonliang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Takeda to score with a decent uppercut.
Takeda swings for the body but Boonliang moves out of range.
Boonliang loads up on a big right hand but Takeda slips the punch.
Boonliang walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boonliang throws the left hand but Takeda avoids the punch easily.
Takeda looks for a takedown but Boonliang sprawls well.
The fighters circling - Boonliang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boonliang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takeda counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boonliang thinking. #T2#
Boonliang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boonliang throws a hook but Takeda avoids it easily.
Takeda is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boonliang with a body shot.
Donk. Boonliang catches Takeda right on the button with a cross.
Takeda shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - Takeda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takeda shoots for a takedown but Boonliang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Takeda throws out a loose jab but Boonliang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boonliang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boonliang misses with an uppercut.
Takeda gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boonliang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boonliang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Takeda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Takeda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boonliang was well out of range. Poor timing from Takeda.
Boonliang throwing a counter right hand but Takeda manages to avoid it.
Boonliang with the inside leg kick.
Rak Boonliang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takeda goes for a double leg but Boonliang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boonliang continues to drive forward.
A big right from Boonliang misses.
Takeda slips under a jab from Boonliang.
Takeda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boonliang throws a jab when Takeda was well out of range.#T3#
Boonliang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Takeda.
Takeda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boonliang sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boonliang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Takeda. Takeda circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boonliang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takeda was well out of range. Poor timing from Boonliang.
Decent striking displayed by Takeda there.
Takeda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boonliang is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Boonliang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boonliang scores with a sloppy right hand. Takeda should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Boonliang misses the target.
Takeda staying out of range there.
Takeda on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boonliang. Boonliang obviously looking to wear him down.
A left lands for Boonliang.
Nice defenses there by Boonliang.
Boonliang throws a jab when Takeda was well out of range.
Boonliang stuffs the takedown attempt from Takeda. Takeda gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boonliang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boonliang connects with a leg kick. #TD2#
Takeda shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Takeda was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Takeda working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Takeda prevents Boonliang from escaping the position.
Boonliang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boonliang gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boonliang can't escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Takeda is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Boonliang has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Boonliang!
Takeda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rak Boonliang dominated that round.
That's time! Boonliang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Boonliang stuffs the takedown attempt from Takeda. Takeda gets slowly back to his feet.
Takeda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boonliang sprawls well. Boonliang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Takeda gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Boonliang misses the target.
Boonliang misses with a hook. Takeda ducked under it nicely.
Takeda takes a jab right on the kisser.
Takeda is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Takeda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boonliang is fending him off so far but Takeda persists. Nope, Boonliang circles away and we're back to standing.
Rak Boonliang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shingen Takeda.
Boonliang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boonliang. That's going to slow Takeda down.
Boonliang misses with a wild body shot.
Boonliang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boonliang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takeda.
Boonliang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takeda can do to turn this around?
A big right from Boonliang misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boonliang throws a body punch but Takeda moves out of range.
Boonliang on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Takeda throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rak Boonliang is winning the standup battle so far.
Boonliang throws a hook but Takeda blocks it.
Boonliang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takeda.
Boonliang throws a lazy right hand but Takeda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takeda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boonliang. #T1#
Boonliang misses with an uppercut. Takeda saw that one coming.
Takeda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boonliang sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Boonliang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boonliang scores with a nice head shot.
Boonliang slips under a jab from Takeda.
Takeda walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A swing and a miss from Boonliang.
A telegraphed right hand from Boonliang misses the target.
Boonliang sets himself, and Takeda steps forward looking for the clinch! Boonliang avoids it this time.
Takeda goes for a double leg but Boonliang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boonliang continues to drive forward.
Boonliang misses with an uppercut. Takeda saw that one coming.
Boonliang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Takeda.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Takeda is defended easily by Boonliang.
Takeda cracks Boonliang with a good jab.
Takeda misses with a hook.
Boonliang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boonliang misses with a hook.
Boonliang throws a hook to the side of Takeda's head but Takeda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Takeda. That snapped Boonliang's head back.
Takeda throws a shot from downtown. Boonliang moves away and avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takeda ducks under a wild hook from Boonliang.
Takeda 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.
Takeda darts in looking for a takedown but Boonliang gets double underhooks and turns Takeda into the cage.
Takeda loads up on a big right hand but Boonliang slips the punch.
Boonliang throws the left hand but Takeda avoids the punch easily.
Boonliang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boonliang throws a big shot that misses.
Boonliang throws a hook but Takeda avoids it easily.
Takeda throws a low kick but Boonliang avoids it.
Boonliang lands with an uppercut that bounces Takeda off the cage and back into range.
Takeda staying out of range there.
Takeda drops his hands momentarily and Boonliang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boonliang lands with a hook. Takeda tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boonliang slips a straight right by Takeda.
Takeda on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boonliang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Takeda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boonliang manages to avoid it.
Takeda throws a body punch but Boonliang moves out of range.
Boonliang fires out a quick counter leg kick but Takeda just manages to avoid it.#T3#
Boonliang connects with a leg kick.
Boonliang misses with a hook
and Takeda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takeda looks to score with a jab to the body but Boonliang is just out of range.
Takeda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boonliang.
Takeda slips a straight right by Boonliang.
Boonliang jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Takeda scores with a body shot.
Takeda thuds a left hand into Boonliang's body.
Takeda misses with a looping left.
Takeda has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boonliang misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Takeda drives through and clinches with Boonliang against the cage. #BC#
Boonliang manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Boonliang misses its intended target.
Takeda tries for a takedown but Boonliang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Takeda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boonliang throws out the jab.
Boonliang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takeda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boonliang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takeda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takeda's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Boonliang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boonliang.
A big right from Boonliang misses. #T4#
Takeda lands a nice looking body shot.
Takeda swings for the body but Boonliang moves out of range.
Takeda looks to score with a jab to the body but Boonliang is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boonliang.
Boonliang scores with the left hand. Takeda knows he should have avoided that one.
Takeda dives in for a single leg takedown but Boonliang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Boonliang throws out a loose jab but Takeda uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boonliang.
Boonliang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Takeda scores with a hook to the body. Boonliang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Takeda bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boonliang's head.
Takeda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boonliang as he jumps to the side.
Boonliang scores with the left hand. Takeda knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boonliang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Boonliang there.
Takeda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boonliang.
Takeda slips under a jab.
Takeda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Takeda closes the distance and clinches up with Boonliang, looking for a takedown. Takeda pushes Boonliang against the cage but Boonliang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rak Boonliang dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Boonliang looks to score with a jab to the body but Takeda is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Takeda misses.
Takeda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boonliang throws a shot from downtown. Takeda moves away and avoids it.
Takeda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Takeda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boonliang is looking to counter punch.
Boonliang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Takeda momentarily.
Boonliang throws a big shot that misses.
And Takeda tries to counter it with a takedown but Boonliang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boonliang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takeda tries to close the distance and clinch but Boonliang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Takeda.
Boonliang moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Boonliang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takeda slips a jab from Boonliang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda missing with a left hand there. Boonliang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Takeda misses.
Boonliang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takeda throws a hook but Boonliang avoids it easily.
Boonliang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takeda was well out of range. Poor timing from Boonliang.
Takeda with the counter takedown but Boonliang avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takeda. #T1#
Takeda moves out of range of the leg kick from Boonliang.
Takeda checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Takeda has managed to clinch.
Takeda dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Boonliang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takeda has a takedown stuffed.
Boonliang misses with an uppercut. Takeda saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Boonliang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takeda looks to score with a jab to the body but Boonliang is just out of range.
Takeda digs a good body shot into Boonliang's ribs.
Boonliang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takeda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takeda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boonliang slaps away a takedown attempt from Takeda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rak Boonliang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shingen Takeda.
Takeda connects with the punch.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Boonliang enables Takeda to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Boonliang manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Boonliang is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Takeda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boonliang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Boonliang.
Takeda takes a swing at Boonliang's ribcage but misses.
Boonliang connects with a jab.
Takeda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boonliang.
Takeda misses with a body shot.
Takeda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Takeda releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big left from Boonliang misses.
Boonliang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Takeda. That did some damage!
A telegraphed right hand from Boonliang misses the target.
Takeda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boonliang.
Takeda avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Takeda is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boonliang with a body shot.
Takeda slips a jab from Boonliang.
Takeda moves away from the strike by Boonliang.
A slow jab from Boonliang misses its intended target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Takeda.#T3#
Takeda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boonliang looks to throw the jab but Takeda is out of range.
Takeda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boonliang manages to avoid it.
Boonliang throws a good cross that connects.
Boonliang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boonliang misses with a looping left.
Takeda doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Boonliang's corner calls for a 1-2. Boonliang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Takeda slips under a jab.
Takeda tries to close the distance and clinch but Boonliang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takeda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boonliang sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Takeda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boonliang lands the left hand.
Boonliang avoids the body shot from Takeda.
Boonliang moves into range and connects with a jab.
Takeda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Takeda defending well as Boonliang loads up on a big left hand.
Takeda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boonliang throws out the jab.
Takeda drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boonliang defends it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Boonliang.
Nice defenses there by Takeda.#T4#
Boonliang swings for the body but Takeda moves out of range.
Boonliang looks to throw the jab but Takeda is out of range.
Takeda connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boonliang. Boonliang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD2#
Takeda shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Takeda looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Takeda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boonliang sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rak Boonliang clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Takeda takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boonliang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takeda.
The fighters circling - Takeda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boonliang moves out of range of the strikes.
Boonliang lands with a right hand.
Takeda lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boonliang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Takeda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boonliang.
Boonliang misses the jab.
Boonliang throws an overhand right that lands on Takeda's shoulder, as Takeda tries to avoid the shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Boonliang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boonliang fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Takeda checks it well.
Nice defenses there by Takeda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boonliang circles away.
Boonliang moves into range and connects with a jab.
Boonliang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takeda.
Takeda blocks a jab.
Takeda loads up on a big right hand but Boonliang slips the punch.
A big left from Boonliang misses. #T1#
Takeda loads up on a big right hand but Boonliang slips the punch.
Takeda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boonliang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Takeda ducks under a wild hook from Boonliang.
Takeda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boonliang throws out a loose jab but Takeda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boonliang lands a jab to the head.
Takeda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boonliang is fending him off so far but Takeda persists. Nope, Boonliang circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Takeda.
Rak Boonliang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shingen Takeda.
Boonliang throws a hook but Takeda avoids it easily.
Takeda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Takeda shoots in and drives through. Boonliang sprawls well.
Boonliang catches Takeda with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boonliang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boonliang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boonliang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Takeda. Takeda circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boonliang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boonliang misses with a hook.
Takeda with a hook.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boonliang looks to throw the jab but Takeda is out of range.
Takeda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boonliang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boonliang moves forwards but Takeda connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Takeda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boonliang slips under a jab.
Boonliang misses with a hook. Takeda ducked under it nicely.
Nice shot lands for Boonliang.
Boonliang misses with a looping left.
Takeda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boonliang.
Boonliang throws a leg kick but Takeda checks it.
Good shot there by Takeda.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Takeda.
Takeda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boonliang defends it nicely.#T3#
Boonliang slaps away a takedown attempt from Takeda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boonliang scores with a jab to the head.
Boonliang leaves Takeda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A jab from Boonliang misses.
Boonliang throws a hook to the side of Takeda's head but Takeda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boonliang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Takeda's sensitive parts.
Takeda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boonliang is fending him off so far but Takeda persists. Nope, Boonliang circles away and we're back to standing.
Boonliang misses with an uppercut. Takeda saw that one coming.
Takeda tries to move into range but Boonliang moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Takeda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boonliang.
Takeda wants to clinch.
Takeda misses the jab.
Takeda with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boonliang to score with a decent uppercut.
Takeda staying out of range there.#T4#
Boonliang keeps the fight on the outside.
Boonliang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takeda.
A telegraphed right hand from Takeda misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Boonliang.
Boonliang misses with a hook. Takeda ducked under it nicely.
Takeda is looking to land body kicks.
Boonliang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boonliang looks to land a right hand but Takeda moved out of range.
Takeda lands a glancing blow to the side of Boonliang's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takeda. Boonliang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boonliang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boonliang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takeda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Takeda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boonliang moves away.
Takeda misses the shot to the body.
Boonliang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Takeda looks for a takedown but Boonliang sprawls well.
Boonliang throws a hook but Takeda blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rak Boonliang had his way with Shingen Takeda in 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Boonliang looks to land a right hand but Takeda moved out of range.
Takeda appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Takeda misses with a hook. Boonliang ducked under it nicely.
Boonliang misses with a straight left.
Takeda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boonliang looks to land a left hand but Takeda moved out of range nicely.
Takeda on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boonliang connects with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Takeda misses the target.
Takeda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boonliang can pounce on him.
Takeda ducks under a wild hook from Boonliang.
Takeda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boonliang moves away.
Takeda scores with a jab.
Takeda walks into a straight right hand from Boonliang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda fails with the takedown.
Takeda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takeda. Boonliang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takeda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Takeda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Boonliang.
A telegraphed right hand from Boonliang misses the target.
Takeda moves away from the strike by Boonliang.
Boonliang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takeda.
Takeda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boonliang lands a really nice looking cross but Takeda seems unphased.
Takeda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boonliang throws out the jab.
Takeda throws a front kick that sends Boonliang stumbling back into the cage.
Boonliang misses with a straight right.
Boonliang staying out of range there.
Takeda throws a body shot but no joy.
Takeda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boonliang was well out of range. Poor timing from Takeda.
An attempted straight right counter from Boonliang misses the target.
Takeda defending well as Boonliang loads up on a big left hand.
Boonliang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takeda.
Takeda looks to land a left hand but Boonliang moved out of range nicely.
Takeda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boonliang misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Takeda throws a body shot but no joy.
Takeda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boonliang throws out the jab.
Boonliang connects with a leg kick.
Takeda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boonliang.
Takeda throws a looping overhand right but Boonliang ducks down to avoid it.
Boonliang throwing a counter right hand but Takeda manages to avoid it.
Boonliang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Takeda ducks under a wild hook from Boonliang.
Boonliang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takeda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boonliang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boonliang throws a looping overhand right but Takeda ducks down to avoid it.
Boonliang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Takeda.
Takeda lands a slapping body shot.
A big right from Boonliang misses.
Boonliang misses with a hook.
Takeda feints the counter takedown.
Boonliang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Boonliang misses the target.
Takeda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boonliang sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boonliang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rak Boonliang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shingen Takeda.
Boonliang throws the left hand but Takeda avoids the punch easily.
Shingen Takeda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Boonliang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boonliang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takeda.
Boonliang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boonliang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boonliang looks to score with a jab to the body but Takeda is just out of range.
Takeda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takeda misses with a body shot.
Boonliang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Takeda scores with a hook.
Boonliang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Takeda. Takeda circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good shot there by Boonliang.
Boonliang connects with a leg kick.
Takeda throws the left hand but Boonliang avoids the punch easily.
Boonliang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takeda.
Takeda on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boonliang. Boonliang obviously looking to wear him down.
Takeda takes a swing at Boonliang's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Boonliang as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takeda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Takeda scores with a nice right hand.
Boonliang with a nice cross.
Nice defenses there by Takeda.
Takeda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Takeda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boonliang.
Takeda let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Takeda takes one to the chin there.
Takeda looks to land a left hand but Boonliang moved out of range nicely.
Takeda scores with a jab to the body.
Boonliang connects with the punch.
Takeda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boonliang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takeda misses the shot to the body.
Takeda scores with a jab to the head.
Takeda moves into range and connects with a jab.
Takeda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boonliang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Takeda scores with a hook to the body. Boonliang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takeda 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.
Takeda defending well as Boonliang loads up on a big left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rak Boonliang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boonliang, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 50:45
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 50:45
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rak Boonliang!
Rak Boonliang retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Rak Boonliang, 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: Bellicose 114
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Howlett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Howlett has his takedown stuffed
and Boonliang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Howlett doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Boonliang counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Howlett has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rak Boonliang!
Rak Boonliang retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Rak Boonliang, 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: Bellicose 102
Date: May 27, 2022

#R1#
A big right from Nyla misses.
Nyla misses with a hook
and Boonliang counters with a nice uppercut.
Boonliang lunges at Nyla with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nyla's hand.
Nyla takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nyla avoids the body shot from Boonliang.
Nyla lands a slapping body shot.
Boonliang moves out of range of the strikes.
Nyla misses with a body punch
and Boonliang counters with a stiff right hand.
Boonliang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nyla swings away with a body shot that misses
and Boonliang counters with a right hand 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!
Nyla takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nyla throws a right hand that misses
letting Boonliang counter with a right hand.
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.#T1#
Nyla takes a kick to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boonliang.
Boonliang throws a sloppy head kick
and Nyla counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nyla loads up on a big right hand but Boonliang slips the punch.
Nyla 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.
Boonliang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nyla throws a lazy right hand but Boonliang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boonliang lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nyla throws the left hand but Boonliang avoids the punch easily.
Boonliang throwing a counter right hand but Nyla manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boonliang, as that shot connected.
Boonliang just misses with a punch to the body.
Nyla swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2##CL2#
Nyla pushes Boonliang up against the cage in a clinch.
Nyla blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nyla misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boonliang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nyla's elbow.
Nyla has a couple of punches blocked by Boonliang.
Nyla throws a head punch that misses.
Boonliang throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boonliang.
Boonliang swings wildly with an uppercut but Nyla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boonliang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nyla's elbow.
Boonliang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nyla.
Boonliang pushes Nyla back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Boonliang fails to land.
Nyla is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Nyla lands with a light punch inside.
Nyla lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Boonliang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nylas head.
Nyla blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boonliang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boonliang misses with the head strike.
Boonliang blocks an uppercut.
Boonliang lands an uppercut.
Boonliang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nyla's elbow.
Nyla lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nyla takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boonliang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Boonliang.
Boonliang misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Boonliang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nyla misses with a right hand
letting Boonliang counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nyla wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nyla tries to clinch there but Boonliang circles away. #T4#
Nyla throws a poor cross that misses
and Boonliang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Boonliang.
Sammy Nyla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Boonliang.
Boonliang throws a combination that misses
and Nyla counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nyla throws a jab but it's blocked by Boonliang.
Nyla looks to throw the jab but Boonliang is out of range.
Boonliang is looking to counter punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Boonliang. That snapped Nyla's head back.
Nyla throws an off balance right hand
and Boonliang counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nyla throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Boonliang counters with a nice right hand that sends Nyla toppling to the canvas! Nyla scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Boonliang finish him?!#ROC#Nyla is rocked!
Boonliang is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nyla is holding his hands too far apart here. Boonliang throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Nyla is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rak Boonliang!
Rak Boonliang retains his lightweight title!
Rak Boonliang spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Bellicose 89
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
Boonliang throws a looping overhand right but Dunbar ducks down to avoid it.
Boonliang connects with the punch.
Dunbar throws a right hand that Boonliang ducks under and follows up with a left that Boonliang also avoids with ease.
Boonliang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boonliang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dunbar throws a shot from downtown. Boonliang moves away and avoids it.
Dunbar slips a jab from Boonliang.
Dunbar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dunbar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dunbar lands with a shot to the body.
Boonliang scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dunbar slips under a jab.
Boonliang throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dunbar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dunbar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boonliang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boonliang looks to throw the jab but Dunbar is out of range.
Dunbar swings for the body but Boonliang moves out of range. #T1#
Boonliang connects with a right hand. Dunbar shakes it off.#CUT#It looks like Davante Dunbar has been cut.
Boonliang fails to land with a series of punches.
Dunbar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boonliang misses with an uppercut. Dunbar saw that one coming.
Boonliang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boonliang is looking to counter punch.
Boonliang sizes up Dunbar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boonliang throws an off balance right hand
and Dunbar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boonliang misses with an uppercut
and Dunbar counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Dunbar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boonliang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dunbar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boonliang lands with a nice combination. Dunbar backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boonliang tests Dunbar's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Dunbar drives through and clinches with Boonliang against the cage. #BC2#
Dunbar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Dunbar staying out of range there.
Dunbar throws a body shot but no joy.
Boonliang looks to score with a jab to the body but Dunbar is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Dunbar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab from Dunbar.
Boonliang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dunbar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
An inside leg kick lands from Boonliang.
Boonliang throws a poor cross that misses
and Dunbar counters with a left to the body.
Boonliang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dunbar digs a good hook to Boonliang's body.
Boonliang loads up on a big right hand but Dunbar slips the punch.
Boonliang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boonliang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dunbar staying out of range there.#T3#
A jab from Boonliang misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Boonliang. That snapped Dunbar's head back.
Boonliang misses the shot to the body.
Rak Boonliang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunbar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Boonliang was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dunbar.
Boonliang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boonliang ducks under a wild hook from Dunbar.
Boonliang is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Boonliang dips to his left and cracks Dunbar with an uppercut!
Dunbar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boonliang moves away.
Boonliang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dunbar throws a body punch but Boonliang moves out of range.
Dunbar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boonliang manages to avoid it.
Dunbar scores with a punch to the head.
Boonliang looks to land a right hand but Dunbar moved out of range.
Dunbar defending well as Boonliang loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Dunbar misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Boonliang misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dunbar! #CUT2#It looks like Rak Boonliang has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunbar throws a hook to the side of Boonliang's head but Boonliang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boonliang moves away from the strike by Dunbar.
Boonliang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dunbar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dunbar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boonliang plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Boonliang scores with a decent looking hook.
Boonliang connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Dunbar closes the distance and clinches.
Boonliang swings wildly with an uppercut but Dunbar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boonliang lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rak Boonliang dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Boonliang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dunbar blocks a jab.
Boonliang looks to land a left hand but Dunbar moved out of range nicely.
Dunbar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boonliang.
Boonliang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boonliang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dunbars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boonliang lands with an uppercut that bounces Dunbar off the cage and back into range.
Boonliang with the inside leg kick.
Dunbar swings for the body but Boonliang moves out of range.
Boonliang swings widly with a right hand
and Dunbar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boonliang connects with a high kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boonliang scores with a sloppy right hand. Dunbar should have avoided that one.
Boonliang looks to land a left hand but Dunbar moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Boonliang misses.
Boonliang throws a right hand that misses
and Dunbar counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Dunbar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dunbar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Boonliang misses with a straight right.
Boonliang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dunbar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boonliang lands a jab.#CL2#
Boonliang tries to keep at a distance but Dunbar has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Boonliang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dunbar digs a good hook to Boonliang's body.
Dunbar avoids the body shot from Boonliang.
Dunbar throws a lazy right hand but Boonliang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dunbar lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunbar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Boonliang misses with an uppercut
and Dunbar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boonliang thinking.
Dunbar fails to land with a series of punches.
Boonliang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Dunbar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boonliang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dunbar.
Dunbar scores with a nice strike.
Dunbar looks to land a right hand but Boonliang moved out of range.
A jab from Boonliang finds it's way through Dunbar's defenses.
Boonliang connects with the punch.
Dunbar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boonliang misses the shot to the body.
Dunbar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dunbar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boonliang doesn't seem bothered though.
Dunbar takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dunbar slips a jab from Boonliang.#T3#
Boonliang throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dunbar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boonliang thuds his right hand into Dunbar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dunbar tries to close the distance and clinch but Boonliang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dunbar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boonliang was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunbar.
Rak Boonliang is winning the standup battle so far.
Boonliang looks to throw the jab but Dunbar is out of range.
Boonliang moves out of range of the strikes.
Dunbar throws a jab when Boonliang was well out of range.
Boonliang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dunbar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boonliang to score with a decent uppercut.
Boonliang misses with a few strikes there.
Boonliang throws a series of punches but Dunbar avoids them all with ease.
Boonliang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dunbar can do to turn this around?
Dunbar with a hook.
Boonliang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dunbar.
Dunbar misses with a left hand
and Boonliang counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunbar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boonliang. Boonliang obviously looking to wear him down.
Boonliang feints and then cracks Dunbar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dunbar down.
Boonliang throws a jab but it's blocked by Dunbar.
Dunbar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boonliang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dunbar.
Dunbar misses with a hook. Boonliang ducked under it nicely.
Dunbar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boonliang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boonliang connects with the punch.
Boonliang sizes up Dunbar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big right from Boonliang misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Boonliang.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boonliang walks into a left hand.
Dunbar slips under a jab.
Boonliang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dunbar cracks Boonliang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rak Boonliang dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
A head kick misses from Boonliang.
Good leg kick by Boonliang.
Dunbar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boonliang throws an overhand right that lands on Dunbar's shoulder, as Dunbar tries to avoid the shot.
Boonliang throws a sloppy head kick
and Dunbar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boonliang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dunbar.
Dunbar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boonliang misses with a head kick.
Boonliang throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dunbar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dunbar lunges at Boonliang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boonliang's hand.
Boonliang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #ROC2#Boonliang is rocked!#CL2#
Dunbar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boonliang, pushing him back against the cage.
Oh Boonliang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boonliang blocking some punches.
Boonliang swings wildly with an uppercut but Dunbar uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Dunbar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Boonliang misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dunbar! But no joy.
Boonliang seems to have got his legs back now.
Boonliang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dunbar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dunbar walks into a jab.
A swing and a miss from Boonliang.
Boonliang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A combination from Dunbar does no damage.
Dunbar slips under a jab from Boonliang.
Boonliang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dunbar cracks Boonliang with a right hand to the side of the head.
Boonliang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dunbar lands a nice looking body shot.
Boonliang cracks Dunbar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dunbar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Dunbar wants to clinch
and Boonliang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boonliang with the inside leg kick.
Dunbar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boonliang.
Boonliang throws a head kick but Dunbar moves out of range. #KD2#
Dunbar steps into range and cracks Boonliang with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Boonliang flops backwards and Dunbar dives into his guard looking to finish!
Dunbar trying to control the position from guard on top but Boonliang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boonliang is controlling Dunbar's posture.
Dunbar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boonliang is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Dunbar trying to control but Boonliang is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dunbar is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Boonliang is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Boonliang has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Boonliang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dunbar is trying to control the position but Boonliang postures up. #SUB2#
Dunbar is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Dunbar is looking for a triangle but Boonliang pushes his legs off easily.
Dunbar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boonliang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Davante Dunbar really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Boonliang with a nice cross.
Nice cross by Dunbar.
Dunbar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boonliang was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunbar.
Dunbar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dunbar missing with a left hand there. Boonliang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boonliang thinks about countering with a head kick.
Boonliang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boonliang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dunbar just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBoonliang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boonliang ducks under a wild hook from Dunbar.
Dunbar throws a looping overhand right but Boonliang ducks down to avoid it.
Dunbar connects with a body shot.
Boonliang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dunbar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boonliang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dunbar throws out the jab. #T1#
Dunbar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boonliang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dunbar was well out of range. Poor timing from Boonliang.
A big right from Dunbar misses.
Boonliang moves away from the strike by Dunbar.
Boonliang throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Dunbar moves into the clinch.
Boonliang lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Dunbar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boonliang misses with a straight right.
Boonliang ducks under a wild hook from Dunbar.
Dunbar swings widly with a right hand
and Boonliang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boonliang moves out of range of the strikes.
Boonliang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Boonliang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dunbar slips a jab and a cross from Boonliang.
A little jabbing left from Dunbar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Boonliang.
Dunbar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boonliang throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Dunbar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boonliang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dunbar.
Boonliang loads up on a big right hand but Dunbar slips the punch.
Dunbar looks to score with a jab to the body but Boonliang is just out of range.
Boonliang throws a hook to the side of Dunbar's head but Dunbar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Dunbar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dunbar lands a jab to Boonliang's midsection.
Nice shot lands for Boonliang.
Boonliang throws a hook to the side of Dunbar's head but Dunbar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dunbar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dunbar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Boonliang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dunbar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big left from Boonliang misses.
Dunbar dodges the punch combination from Boonliang.
Boonliang thows a leg kick but Dunbar checks it
and Boonliang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dunbar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dunbar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boonliang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boonliang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boonliang with a nice cross.
Boonliang is looking to slow Dunbar down with leg kicks.
Dunbar misses with a hook
and Boonliang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boonliang throws an overhand right that lands on Dunbar's shoulder, as Dunbar tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Boonliang throws the left hand but Dunbar avoids the punch easily.
Dunbar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boonliang.
Boonliang avoids the body shot from Dunbar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunbar lands a right hook to the body.
Boonliang throws a one two combo.
Boonliang misses with a straight right.
Dunbar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dunbar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dunbar throws a body punch but Boonliang moves out of range.
Dunbar throws a body punch but Boonliang moves out of range.
Dunbar throws a body punch but Boonliang moves out of range.
Boonliang scores with a nice head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rak Boonliang had his way with Davante Dunbar in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Dunbar throws a big shot that misses.
Dunbar throws a jab but it's blocked by Boonliang.
Dunbar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boonliang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dunbar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boonliang.
A big left from Dunbar misses.
Boonliang connects with a single shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dunbar. Boonliang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boonliang tests Dunbar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boonliang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boonliang moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dunbar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boonliang appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dunbar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boonliang to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Dunbar throws a hook but Boonliang avoids it easily.
Boonliang bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dunbar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boonliang is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Boonliang feints a jab promting Dunbar to slip. Boonliang then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dunbar slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Boonliang throws a jab when Dunbar was well out of range.
Dunbar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dunbar connects with a crisp jab.
Boonliang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dunbar misses with a straight left.
Dunbar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boonliang.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boonliang. Dunbar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boonliang lands a jab to the nose.#ROC#Dunbar is rocked!
Dunbar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boonliang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dunbar.
Dunbar is still on wobbly legs! Can Boonliang finish him?
Sloppy strikes from Boonliang. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boonliang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dunbar momentarily. #T2#
Boonliang drops Dunbar with a straight right hand, right on the button! Boonliang follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rak Boonliang!
Rak Boonliang retains his lightweight title!
Rak Boonliang bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Bellicose 83
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Howlett closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Howlett trying to pass the guard but Boonliang defending well. #SUB2#
Howlett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boonliang is just riding it out for now. Howlett eventually gives up the hold.
Boonliang won't allow Howlett to pass to mount.
Boonliang pushes Howlett off looking to stand but Howlett dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boonliang is looking to improve his position.
Howlett is pressing down on Boonliang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boonliang is holding on for now. #T1#
Boonliang wants to control but Howlett is keeping busy.
Howlett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boonliang keeps working.
Boonliang wants to get back to full guard.
Boonliang is looking to control Howlett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boonliang avoid being mounted?
Boonliang is concentrating on defense, preventing Howlett from advancing position.
Howlett tries to pass to full mount but Boonliang defends it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boonliang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boonliang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boonliang throws a lazy right hand but Howlett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Howlett is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Howlett shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boonliang defends it nicely.
Howlett tries to clinch but Boonliang is having none of it.
Boonliang misses with a hook. Howlett ducked under it nicely.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boonliang sprawls well. Boonliang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Howlett gets slowly back to his feet.
Rak Boonliang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.
Howlett slips under a jab from Boonliang.
Howlett shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Boonliang to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Howlett gets a double leg takedown into Boonliang's guard.
Howlett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Boonliang wants to stand up but Howlett is controlling him.
Howlett 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.
Howlett is looking to pass into half guard but Boonliang pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Boonliang is in guard.#REVR#
Howlett looking to control.
Howlett 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.#SUB2#
Howlett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Howlett looking for a guillotine here but Boonliang defends easily. #SUB2#
Howlett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boonliang defends it easily.#T4#
Howlett looking for a sweep. Not yet Howlett, not yet.
Howlett is pulling down on Boonliang's head. It's preventing any offense from Boonliang, at least for the moment.
Boonliang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howlett is looking to sweep but instead, Boonliang has passed into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rak Boonliang will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Boonliang tries a head kick but it misses.
Howlett drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boonliang defends it well.
James Howlett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boonliang sprawls well. Boonliang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Howlett gets slowly back to his feet.
Howlett moves in looking to clinch but Boonliang pushes him off.
Good standup being displayed there by Boonliang as he connects with a hook.
Howlett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Howlett fails with the takedown.
Rak Boonliang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boonliang sprawls well. Boonliang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Howlett gets slowly back to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Boonliang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown but Boonliang shows good takedown defense.
James Howlett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boonliang throws out a powerful jab.
Howlett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boonliang.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Howlett is defended easily by Boonliang.
Horrible takedown attempt by Howlett or perhaps it was just good defense by Boonliang, which made it look bad.
A counter left hand to the body from Boonliang misses its target.
Howlett goes for a double leg but Boonliang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boonliang continues to drive forward.
We've been told by Boonliang's head coaches at Andy's Sweaty Men that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boonliang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boonliang appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Howlett moves to clinch but Boonliang breaks away
and Boonliang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Howlett misses with a takedown
and Boonliang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boonliang with a jab.
Boonliang is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boonliang throws a looping overhand right but Howlett ducks down to avoid it.
Howlett avoids the body shot from Boonliang.
Rak Boonliang is winning the standup battle so far.
Howlett fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Howlett with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boonliang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Howlett is rocked!
Howlett misses with a takedown attempt
and Boonliang counters with a left to the body.
Howlett fails with the takedown
and Boonliang counters with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boonliang's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Boonliang duly obliges.
Howlett is still on wobbly legs! Can Boonliang finish him?
Howlett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boonliang tries to avoid it but Howlett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boonliang to the ground. Boonliang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boonliang went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Howlett misses with a takedown
and Boonliang counters with a big right hand! Oh Howlett is in trouble here! Boonliang follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rak Boonliang!
Rak Boonliang retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Rak Boonliang 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: Covington vs Boonliang
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Boonliang misses with a straight right.
Boonliang fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Covington checks it well.
Covington attempts a counter takedown but Boonliang avoids it well and moves away.
Boonliang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Covington takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Covington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Covington 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.
Boonliang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Covington.
Boonliang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Covington attempts a counter takedown but Boonliang avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boonliang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boonliang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Covington misses with a left hand
and Boonliang counters with a good low kick that Covington was not able to check. #T1#
Boonliang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Covington misses.
Covington shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boonliang defends it nicely.
Boonliang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Covington.
Boonliang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Covington.
Boonliang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boonliang misses with an uppercut. Covington saw that one coming.#T2#
Boonliang avoids the body shot from Covington.
Boonliang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Covington.
Boonliang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rak Boonliang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boonliang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Covington.
Boonliang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boonliang has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Boonliang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Covington on the side of the head.
Rak Boonliang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Covington moves out of range as Boonliang strikes.#TD#
Boonliang gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Boonliang pushes Covington off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Covington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Boonliang takes a swing at Covington's ribcage but misses.
Covington half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boonliang looks for the body kick but Covington saw that one coming.
Covington takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boonliang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boonliang throws an overhand right that lands on Covington's shoulder, as Covington tries to avoid the shot.
Boonliang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Covington counters with a nice double leg into side control. Boonliang won't be happy with that.
Sloppy strikes there by Covington.#SUB#
Covington is trying to get an arm triangle but Boonliang is defending well.
Covington in side control lands a decent elbow. #T4#
Boonliang is not content to let Covington control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Covington is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Boonliang is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Covington is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Boonliang is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boonliang tries to bench press Covington off him but Covington keeps the position.
Covington works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Boonliang parries the strikes from Covington easily there. Covington is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Boonliang to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rak Boonliang dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Boonliang avoids the body shot from Covington. #TD#
Covington decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Boonliang manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Covington keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Boonliang gets through Covington's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Boonliang.
Covington jumps guard but Boonliang stands there with Covington around his waist. Covington gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Covington tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Boonliang smiles and moves away.
Boonliang scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boonliang misses with an uppercut.
Covington changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boonliang lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T1#
Covington goes for a double leg but Boonliang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boonliang continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Everett Covington. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Covington pulls guard successfully.
Covington wants to control the position but Boonliang says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Covington is looking to improve his position.
Covington wants to sweep but Boonliang has passed to side control!
Covington tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boonliang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boonliang remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Covington is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Boonliang off and has taken his back!#T2#
Boonliang just trying to survive but Covington is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Covington 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.
Covington throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Boonliang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boonliang trying to get back to his feet but Covington is in full control for now.
Boonliang is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Covington off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
You can see the frustration on Boonliang's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boonliang tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Everett Covington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boonliang has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there. #SUB#
Boonliang preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Covington.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Covington thows a strike but Boonliang uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Boonliang as he ends up in Covington 's guard!
Boonliang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Covington. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Boonliang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Covington wants to sweep here but Boonliang controlling him for the moment.
Covington wants to improve his position but instead Boonliang has moved into half guard.
Covington tries to get to full guard but Boonliang has control of the leg.
Boonliang wants to control but Covington is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Covington slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Covington has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Boonliang is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Covington.#T4#
Covington is looking to regain half guard here but Boonliang keeps moving and retains side control.
Covington manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Covington is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Covington looking for a kimura from the bottom but Boonliang passes into side control!
Covington tries to buck Boonliang off but Boonliang is having none of it.
Boonliang tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rak Boonliang 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!#R3#
Boonliang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boonliang. Covington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Covington misses with a takedown attempt
and Covington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boonliang works the jab nicely.
Boonliang looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Covington counters with a shoot takedown. Boonliang fights it but they end up in guard.
Boonliang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Covington's guard. #REVB#
Covington looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boonliang must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Covington lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Covington trying to control but Boonliang is working from the bottom. #T1#
Covington looking to pass the guard.
Covington advances position into side control!
Covington tries to score with some ground and pound. Boonliang controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Boonliang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Covington wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
An elbow from Covington crashes against the mat.
Boonliang tries to improve position but can't.
Covington landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Boonliang is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2##SUB#
Covington swings around for an armbar but Boonliang sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Covington's guard.
Covington working a defensive guard here.
Covington is really struggling to control Boonliang but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Covington keeping moving, preventing Boonliang from controlling successfully.
Boonliang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Covington tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SUB#
Covington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Covington looking for a sweep. Not yet Covington, not yet.
Boonliang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boonliang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Covington 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.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Covington trying to keep a closed guard but Boonliang is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A big left from Boonliang misses.
Covington attempts a counter takedown but Boonliang avoids it well and moves away.
Boonliang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Covington moves away.
Covington darts in looking for a takedown but Boonliang gets double underhooks and turns Covington into the cage.
Covington throws an elbow but it misses.
Boonliang misses with some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boonliang misses with some punches.
Boonliang avoids a wild elbow strike from Covington.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Covington.
Covington jumps guard but Boonliang stands there with Covington around his waist. Covington gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Everett Covington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boonliang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rak Boonliang really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Covington slips a straight right by Boonliang.
Covington fails to land the takedown.
Covington looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Covington wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Covington slips a jab from Boonliang.#T1##TD#
Covington looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Boonliang!
Covington in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Covington scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Boonliang to see if he's OK.
Covington working the ground and pound.
Covington wants to control but Boonliang is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Covington goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Boonliang has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Covington but great work by Boonliang.
Covington tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Covington looks to move to half guard but instead Boonliang has passed into mount! Damn!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Covington is looking to improve his position but Boonliang isn't that keen on the idea.
Covington is working hard here to advance position.
Boonliang controlling from the full mount.
Covington can't escape the position. #T3#
Boonliang looking to control but Covington is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Covington is desperately trying to improve his position but Boonliang has a good base and remains in mount.
Boonliang avoids the attempt from Covington to control.
Covington is desperately trying to improve his position but Boonliang has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Boonliang wants to control but instead Covington manages to regain half guard.
Covington wants to get back to full guard.
Boonliang trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rak Boonliang dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Covington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Boonliang throws a hook to the side of Covington's head but Covington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boonliang gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Covington counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Boonliang is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Covington presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Covington tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boonliang blocks an elbow strike from Covington. #BC2#
Boonliang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Covington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boonliang throws out the jab.
Covington tries to counter with a takedown but Boonliang is quick to defend against it.
Boonliang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Covington shoots for a takedown but Boonliang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boonliang cracks Covington with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boonliang with a jab.#T1#
Covington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boonliang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Covington throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Covington misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Boonliang to counter with a crisp jab.
Covington fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Everett Covington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Boonliang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boonliang connects with a looping right hand.
Everett Covington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rak Boonliang seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Boonliang throws out a loose jab but Covington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boonliang throws a big shot that misses.
Covington shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boonliang sprawls well. Boonliang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Covington gets slowly back to his feet.
Covington avoids the head kick by Boonliang.
Covington throws out a loose jab but Boonliang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boonliang looks to throw the jab but Covington is out of range.
Covington attempts a counter takedown but Boonliang avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Covington chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boonliang can pounce on him.
Covington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boonliang.
Covington half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boonliang throws a sloppy head kick and Covington moves out of range easily.
Covington attempts a counter takedown but Boonliang avoids it well and moves away.
Boonliang scores with a kick to the midsection.
Covington showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boonliang.
Covington throws a right hand that misses
letting Boonliang counter with a right hand.
Boonliang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T4#
Boonliang lands a nice shot that snaps Covington's head back.
Covington swings away with a body shot that misses
and Boonliang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Covington slips under a jab from Boonliang.
Covington takes one on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Boonliang.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boonliang explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A cross from Boonliang lands.
Boonliang gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Covington counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rak Boonliang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Boonliang 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 45:50
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rak Boonliang!
Rak Boonliang is the new lightweight champion!
Rak Boonliang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Everett Covington was interviewed post fight and said 'Aw crap!'.

Event: Bellicose - Dunbar vs Ramano
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1#
Peric's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boonliang connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Peric scrambles back to his feet.
Peric ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Peric misses with a lunging right hand
and Boonliang counters with a thumping low kick.
Peric swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boonliang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Peric just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Boonliang.
Boonliang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Peric connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Peric ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boonliang moves away.
Boonliang fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peric lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Peric swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boonliang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boonliang throws out a powerful jab.
Peric lands a lovely overhand right.
A big right from Boonliang misses.
Boonliang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Peric has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boonliang clobbers Peric with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boonliang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Peric has time to react.
Peric misses with a hook
and Boonliang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boonliang is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Boonliang with a nice cross.#ROC#Peric is rocked!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boonliang drops Peric with a big left hand! Peric is injured, injured bad! Boonliang jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

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

Event: Bellicose - Christmas Eve
Date: Dec 24, 2021

#R1#
Boonliang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ramano throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Boonliang to counter with a crisp jab.
Boonliang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramano.
Boonliang throws a hook to the side of Ramano's head but Ramano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ramano appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ramano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ramano tried to score with a low kick but Boonliang checks it.
Ramano looks to land a right hand but Boonliang moved out of range.
Ramano lands the left hand.
Ramano misses with a looping left.
A big left from Ramano misses.
Ramano misses with a hook. Boonliang ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Ramano.
Ramano throws an overhand right that lands on Boonliang's shoulder, as Boonliang tries to avoid the shot.
Ramano scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramano throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Boonliang counter with a right hand.
Ramano misses with a low kick.
Ramano looks to land a left hand but Boonliang moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Boonliang misses.
Ramano scores with a body shot. #T1#
Boonliang throws a body kick that misses.
Ramano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice shot lands for Ramano.
Boonliang throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ramano's head.
Boonliang scores with a spinning back kick!
Ramano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It seemed like Boonliang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boonliang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ramano tries a low kick but Boonliang avoids it.
A low kick from Ramano is predictable there
enabling Boonliang to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramano throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Boonliang to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramano 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boonliang was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramano.
Ramano tries for a takedown but Boonliang circles away easily
and Boonliang counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ramano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boonliang.
Boonliang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ramano momentarily. #T2#
Boonliang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boonliang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ramano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ramano cracks Boonliang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ramano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boonliang.
Boonliang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ramano looks for the body kick but Boonliang saw that one coming.
Boonliang has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ramano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boonliang tests Ramano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ramano walks forward, straight into a front kick from Boonliang.
Ramano falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boonliang counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Ramano out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Boonliang is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rak Boonliang!
A very excited looking Rak Boonliang 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: Bellicose - Prokop vs Vedran
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
McShane misses with a wild body shot.
Boonliang lands a nice looking body shot.
McShane loads up on a big right hand but Boonliang slips the punch.
Boonliang lands a right hook to the body.
Boonliang lands a body shot.
Boonliang moves out of range of the strikes.
Boonliang throws a body punch but McShane moves out of range.
Boonliang throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
McShane clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Boonliang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McShane misses with a hook. Boonliang ducked under it nicely.
McShane tries to clinch up but Boonliang circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice body punch from Boonliang.
McShane 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.
McShane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Boonliang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boonliang lands a nice hook to McShane's body. McShane takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boonliang throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and McShane counters with a nice double leg into side control. Boonliang won't be happy with that.
McShane tries to move into full mount but can't pass Boonliang's legs.
McShane wants to control but Boonliang is keeping him busy.
Boonliang manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boonliang holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Boonliang wants to get back to full guard.
McShane tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boonliang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McShane is keen to just control but Boonliang is a slippery customer.
McShane missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
McShane looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boonliang told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Boonliang is concentrating on defense, preventing McShane from advancing position.
McShane is pressing down on Boonliang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boonliang is holding on for now.
McShane missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boonliang is in trouble now - McShane has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McShane dominating with strikes here.#SUB#
McShane is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Boonliang has managed to escape the submission attempt.
McShane looking to control but Boonliang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Boonliang wants to hold on but McShane pushes him away.
McShane thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
McShane lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
McShane looking to control but Boonliang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McShane looking to finish with strikes here! #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McShane goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Boonliang is on top in guard.
McShane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Boonliang content to stall in guard here.
Boonliang wants to stand but McShane is controlling his posture from full guard.
McShane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McShane is working hard here to advance position.
McShane looking to control.
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 Owen McShane will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
McShane connects with a right hand. Boonliang shakes it off.
Boonliang lands a jab.
McShane wants to clinch
and Boonliang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McShane throws a body shot but no joy.
McShane misses with a hook to the body
and Boonliang counters with a nice body shot.
Boonliang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McShane's head.
Boonliang lands with an uppercut that bounces McShane off the cage and back into range.
Boonliang connects with the punch.
Boonliang misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and McShane counters with a nice double leg into side control. Boonliang won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McShane advances to full mount.
Boonliang tries to hold on but McShane postures up.#T1#
Boonliang is trying desperately to improve position.
McShane tries to control but Boonliang wriggling away.
McShane looking to land elbow strikes but Boonliang uses the position to regain half guard.
McShane moves into full mount! Boonliang won't be happy about that! #SUB#
McShane goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Boonliang turns into him and now he's in McShane's guard. #SUB#
McShane looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2##SUB#
McShane isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Boonliang stacks McShane on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Boonliang!
McShane tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McShane tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Boonliang presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
McShane regains half guard.
McShane wants to improve his position but Boonliang is controlling well.
McShane preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T3#
McShane wants to get back to full guard.
Boonliang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boonliang trying to mount his opponent but McShane defends it.
McShane is trying to get back to full guard.
Boonliang stalling.
McShane is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McShane has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boonliang is working away from the top position though.
Boonliang prevents McShane from improving his position.
Boonliang controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boonliang throws a good cross that connects.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rak Boonliang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
McShane tries to clinch but Boonliang moves away
and Boonliang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boonliang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boonliang lands a jab to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - McShane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A thudding body kick lands there by Boonliang!
Nice body punch from Boonliang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boonliang misses with a body kick.
Boonliang throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McShane shoots in looking for a takedown but Boonliang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McShane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boonliang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
McShane throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Boonliang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McShane is looking to wear down Boonliang with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Boonliang lets loose with a powerful body kick. McShane will feel that in the morning.
McShane misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Boonliang finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Boonliang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McShane.
Boonliang throws a sloppy head kick and McShane moves out of range easily. #CL#
McShane has taken the fight to the clinch.
McShane drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Boonliang gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Boonliang breaks from the clinch. #CL#
McShane takes the fight into the clinch.
Boonliang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boonliang avoids a wild elbow strike from McShane.#BC2#
Boonliang breaks the clinch.
McShane misses with a right hand
and Boonliang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Boonliang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boonliang throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McShane tries for a takedown but Boonliang circles away easily
and Boonliang counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen McShane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McShane with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Boonliang to counter with a crisp jab.
Rak Boonliang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boonliang jabs McShane to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Boonliang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McShane at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McShane has a takedown stuffed.
McShane shoots and misses
and Boonliang counters with a nice uppercut.
Owen McShane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
McShane drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Boonliang scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T3#
Boonliang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McShane on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boonliang lands a body shot.
Boonliang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boonliang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McShane misses with a right hand
and Boonliang counters with a slapping leg kick.
Boonliang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McShane doesn't seem bothered though.
McShane swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Boonliang counters with a solid body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Boonliang does it's job there.#T4#
Boonliang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boonliang throws a fast counter high kick but McShane manages to duck under it in time.#TD#
McShane shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Boonliang is trying to defend but McShane finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Boonliang has his hands clasped together around McShane's back. He's all about the action.
Boonliang keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boonliang punching from the bottom.
McShane looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McShane prevents Boonliang from standing back up.
Boonliang is trying to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rak Boonliang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boonliang 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Bellicose - Kabore vs Bayo
Date: Oct 31, 2021

#R1#
Boonliang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nyla stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boonliang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nyla in his tracks.
Boonliang scores with a body shot.
Boonliang has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Boonliang stuns Nyla with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nyla throws a lazy uppercut
and Boonliang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boonliang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boonliang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sammy Nyla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping body kick lands there for Boonliang.
Nyla takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nyla swings widly with a right hand
and Boonliang counters with a two punch combo.
Nyla misses with a right hand
and Boonliang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nyla thinking.
Boonliang throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nyla.#T1#
Nyla misses with an uppercut
and Boonliang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boonliang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nyla.
Boonliang is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Boonliang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nyla.
Nyla misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Boonliang counters with a crisp one two that drops Nyla! Boonliang thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Nyla to his feet! Nyla is in big trouble!#ROC2#Nyla is rocked!
Boonliang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nyla has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oh Nyla is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nyla throws the left hand but Boonliang avoids the punch easily.
Nyla seems to have got his legs back now.
Boonliang cracks Nyla on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Nyla falls backwards against the cage. Boonliang follows up with more strikes that drop Nyla to his knees. Boonliang keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Nyla! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rak Boonliang!
Rak Boonliang thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Grouch FC 1
Date: May 05, 2021

#R1#
Fifteen connects with a body shot.
Fifteen lands a slapping body shot.
Fifteen lands a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Eleven, as that shot connected.
Fifteen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eleven.
A shot to the liver by Eleven. Beautiful body shot.
Fifteen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fifteen lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fifteen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Eleven takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fifteen misses with a body shot.
Fifteen connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Eleven does it's job there.
Fifteen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC2#Eleven is rocked!
Fifteen takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Fifteen connects with a body shot that sends Eleven's belly button to the back.
Fifteen swings for the body but Eleven moves out of range.
Fifteen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eleven moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fifteen.
Oh Eleven is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Test Fifteen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fifteen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Eleven seems to have got his legs back now.
Fifteen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Eleven rather than just go for the knockout.
Eleven comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fifteen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Eleven scores with a sloppy right hand. Fifteen should have avoided that one.
Fifteen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Eleven throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eleven connects with a body shot that sends Fifteen's belly button to the back.
Eleven lands with a shot to the body.
Eleven fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fifteen clobbers Eleven with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Fifteen throws out a loose jab but Eleven uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fifteen misses with a body shot.
Fifteen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eleven moves away.
Eleven lands a really nice looking cross but Fifteen seems unphased.
Fifteen misses with a body shot.
Fifteen lands a nice looking body shot.
Eleven throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fifteen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eleven was well out of range. Poor timing from Fifteen.
Eleven was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fifteen punishes Eleven's body with a nice straight punch.
Fifteen sizes up Eleven with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Eleven scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fifteen in his tracks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eleven looks to score with a jab to the body but Fifteen is just out of range.
Eleven fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Eleven paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 9:10
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 9:10
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Test Fifteen!

Home

What is MMA Tycoon?

Forgot Details

MMA Affiliate Program