Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 303 Greene vs De Geno
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Thoupos blocks a jab.
Thoupos counters with a body kick.
Wick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thoupos tries a head kick but it misses.
As Thoupos tries to get set, Wick tries to push him back and clinch up but Thoupos manages to avoid the attempt.
Thoupos scores with a punch to the head.
Wick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Thoupos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wick thuds a left hand into Thoupos's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wick. Thoupos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wick throws an overhand right that lands on Thoupos's shoulder, as Thoupos tries to avoid the shot.
Thoupos 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.
Wick lands a nice shot to the body.
Thoupos lands a nice looking body shot.
Wick lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Wick lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wick seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Thoupos misses with a low kick.
Wick was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wick connects with a looping right hand.
A head kick by Wick misses
enabling Thoupos to counter with a crisp jab.
Wick thows a leg kick but Thoupos checks it
and Thoupos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Thoupos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thoupos checks a leg kick nicely.
Thoupos looks for the body kick but Wick saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wick.
Thoupos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thoupos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Wick lands a jab to the head.
Wick throws a combination that misses
and Thoupos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Wick is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wick ducks into an uppercut from Thoupos and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kane Thoupos!
A relieved looking Kane Thoupos 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: DMMA 295 Kruth vs Greene
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Kostov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kostov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good exchange - Kostov coming out on top.
Thoupos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kostov finds it's way round the side to connect with Thoupos's head.
Thoupos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kostov.
Thoupos defending well as Kostov loads up on a big left hand.
Thoupos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kostov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Kostov.
Thoupos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thoupos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Thoupos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kostov.
Kostov backing away here, and Thoupos unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Thoupos throws a leg kick but Kostov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thoupos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thoupos raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Thoupos defending well as Kostov loads up on a big left hand.
Thoupos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kostov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thoupos.
Thoupos throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kostov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kostov throws a looping overhand right but Thoupos ducks down to avoid it.
Kostov misses with a hook
and Thoupos counters with a nice body kick. #T2#
Thoupos throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pavel Kostov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thoupos cracks Kostov with a good jab.
Thoupos misses with a right hand
and Thoupos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thoupos throws a big shot that misses.
Nice shot by Kostov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kostov dips to his left and cracks Thoupos with an uppercut!
Thoupos misses with a body shot.
Kostov closes the distance but Thoupos moves to the side
and Thoupos counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kostov is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T3#
Thoupos just misses with a punch to the body.
Kostov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thoupos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kostov feints and then cracks Thoupos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thoupos down.
Thoupos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kostov.
Kostov jabs at Thoupos's body.
Kostov slips a straight right by Thoupos.
A lazy left from Kostov finds it's target.
Kostov jabs Thoupos right on the nose. Thoupos blinks but takes it well.#T4#
Kostov lands with a nice body kick.
Kostov throws a body kick that misses.
Kostov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thoupos lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kostov takes a step back to recover.
Kostov takes a swing at Thoupos's ribcage but misses.
Thoupos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kostov is out of range and Thoupos settles back down.
It looks like Kostov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kostov misses with a body shot.
Kostov moves forwards but Thoupos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kostov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kostov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Kostov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kostov keeps Thoupos at a distance using the push kick.
Kostov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thoupos can do to turn this around?
Kostov lands with an overhand left.
Kostov wants to slow Thoupos down by chopping away at his legs.
Thoupos misses with an uppercut
and Kostov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kostov lands a jab to Thoupos's midsection.
Kostov thows a body kick. Thoupos tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoupos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kostov can pounce on him.
Kostov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice body kick there by Kostov.#T1#
Thoupos misses with a right hand
and Kostov counters with a straight right hand.
Pavel Kostov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kostov moves away from the strike by Thoupos.
Thoupos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kostov lands a jab to the head.
Kostov avoids the body shot from Thoupos.
Thoupos misses with a left hand
and Kostov counters with a nice uppercut.
Thoupos scores with a nice body kick.
Thoupos throws a shot from downtown. Kostov moves away and avoids it.
Kostov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kostov. #T2#
Kostov tries to close the distance and clinch but Thoupos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kostov cracks Thoupos with a good jab.
Thoupos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kostov manages to avoid it.
Kostov tried to counter with a leg kick but Thoupos avoided it.
Thoupos slips under a jab from Kostov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thoupos lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kostov scores with a jab to the body.
Thoupos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thoupos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kostov can pounce on him.
Kostov misses with a hook.#T3#
Kostov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kostov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Thoupos misses.
A big left from Kostov misses.
Kostov throws a hook to the side of Thoupos's head but Thoupos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thoupos connects with the punch.
Kostov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thoupos scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Thoupos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kostov.
Thoupos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thoupos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thoupos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kostov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thoupos. Thoupos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thoupos connects with an inside leg kick.
Kostov throws a low kick but Thoupos avoids it.
Kostov throws a front kick that sends Thoupos stumbling back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Kostov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kostov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pavel Kostov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kostov staying out of range there.
Kostov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kostov scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheers as Kostov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thoupos doesn't seem phased though.
Kostov throws the left hand but Thoupos avoids the punch easily.
Thoupos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Thoupos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kostov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thoupos.
Thoupos misses with an uppercut. Kostov saw that one coming.
It looked like Kostov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thoupos.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Kostov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kostov.
Kostov scores with a decent looking hook.
Kostov lands a jab.
Kostov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thoupos.
Kostov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thoupos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kostov moves away.
Kostov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kostov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thoupos throws a leg kick that misses.
Kane Thoupos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kostov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab from Kostov.
Kostov cracks Thoupos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kostov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kostov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thoupos takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thoupos misses with a low kick.
Kostov tries to counter by clinching up but Thoupos breaks away and moves out of range.
Kostov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thoupos.
It seemed like Thoupos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Kostov lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL#
Kostov closes the distance and pushes Thoupos back into the cage.
Thoupos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kostov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thoupos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kostov lands with a right to the head.
Thoupos lands with a left to the head.
Kostov lands a left hand.
Kostov has a couple of punches blocked by Thoupos.
Thoupos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thoupos struggles to land a body shot inside as Kostov controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Thoupos.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thoupos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thoupos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thoupos struggles to land a body shot inside as Kostov controls his hands.
Thoupos misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thoupos scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Kostov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Thoupos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thoupos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kostov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thoupos appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thoupos ducks right into an uppercut from Kostov.
Kostov scores with a jab to the body.
Thoupos throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Kostov to counter with a crisp jab.
Thoupos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thoupos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Kostov.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Kostov!
Pavel Kostov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Kane Thoupos was interviewed post fight and said 'What really happened on that Thursday in August High School that led to Chris Woods death? Pftctctxtysfsrhhh the fuck is that! Fly in my mouth, I can’t see… gotta get out of this country motherfucker'.

Event: CFC 632
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1#
Thoupos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Daan.
Thoupos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thoupos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body kick there by Daan.
Thoupos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Daan.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Daan, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thoupos is looking for the big counter here.
Daan is looking to clinch but Thoupos is avoiding it.
Daan defending well as Thoupos loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Thoupos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Daan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thoupos can pounce on him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Daan.
Daan misses with a shot to the body
and Thoupos counters with a straight right hand.
Daan lands with a cross.
Thoupos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A lazy left from Daan finds it's target.
Daan throws a body shot but no joy.
Daan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
A nice leg kick from Daan, right into the meat of the thigh. #KD2#
Thoupos lands a big right hand that sends Daan crashing to the mat! Thoupos stays standing though and waves Daan back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Levi Daan has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daan wants to slow Thoupos down by chopping away at his legs.
Daan is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Daan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Thoupos keeps the fight on the outside.
Daan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thoupos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Daan throws a right and a left that Thoupos avoids nicely.
Thoupos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Daan stalks Thoupos and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thoupos's face. Thoupos staggers backwards, shaken.#T3#
Daan avoids the head kick by Thoupos.
Thoupos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Daan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daan misses the shot to the body.
Thoupos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Daan.
A shot to the liver by Daan. Beautiful body shot.
Nice cross by Daan.
Levi Daan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thoupos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Thoupos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Daan tries to clinch but Thoupos is having none of it.
Thoupos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Daan misses with a wild body shot.
Daan misses the shot to the body.
Thoupos tries to land a leg kick but Daan saw it coming and moves away.
Daan scores with a jab.
Daan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thoupos moves away.
Daan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circling - Daan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Daan throws a poor cross that misses
letting Thoupos counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Levi Daan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Levi Daan's cut.
That's time! Daan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Thoupos throws a jab but it's blocked by Daan.
Daan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thoupos just manages to avoid it.
Daan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thoupos walks into a left hand.
Daan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thoupos can do to turn this around?
Thoupos throws a head kick that misses.
Daan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thoupos just manages to avoid it.
Thoupos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Daan.
Daan tests Thoupos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thoupos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Daan.#T1#
Daan moves out of range of the body kick from Thoupos.
Thoupos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thoupos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thoupos checks a leg kick.
Daan feints and then cracks Thoupos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thoupos down.
Daan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thoupos moves away.
Thoupos now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Good leg kick by Daan.
A chopping leg kick lands by Daan.
Thoupos moves forwards but Daan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thoupos moves out of range as Daan throws a body kick. #T2#
Daan throws a right hand that misses
and Thoupos counters with an inside leg kick.
Thoupos throws a leg kick
and Daan counters with a good low kick that Thoupos was not able to check.
Thoupos misses with an uppercut
and Daan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thoupos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thoupos looks to land a body kick but Daan moved away.
Daan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands 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!
Thoupos looks to throw a body kick
and Daan counters with a right hand to the body.
Daan throws a body shot but no joy.
Thoupos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Thoupos lands a nice looking body shot.
Daan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thoupos throws a jab but it's blocked by Daan.
Thoupos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Daan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thoupos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thoupos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Daans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thoupos thows a leg kick but Daan checks it
and Daan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Daan. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Daan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thoupos throws a lazy uppercut
and Daan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daan connects with a jab.
Thoupos 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Thoupos.
Thoupos throws a head kick but Daan moves out of range.
Daan throws a lazy right hand but Thoupos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daan misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Levi Daan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Levi Daan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Thoupos looks to throw the jab but Daan is out of range.
Daan lands a slapping body shot.
Thoupos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thoupos digs a good hook to Daan's body.
Daan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD2#
and Thoupos counters with a crisp one two that drops Daan! Thoupos thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Daan to his feet! Daan is in big trouble!#ROC2#Daan is rocked!
Daan misses with a low kick.
Oh Daan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice leg kick from Daan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thoupos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Daan seems to have got his legs back now.
Daan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daan thuds his right hand into Thoupos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Thoupos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Daan.
Some bone on bone action there as Daan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thoupos tried to score with a low kick but Daan checks it.
Thoupos throws a poor cross that misses
and Daan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thoupos tries to land a body kick
and Thoupos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thoupos throws a leg kick that is checked
and Daan counters with a nice leg kick.
Daan throws a leg kick which misses Thoupos's front leg but catches the back leg as Thoupos tries to avoid it. #T2#
Daan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thoupos.
Thoupos throws an off balance right hand
letting Daan counter with a right hand.
Thoupos ducks right into an uppercut from Daan.
Daan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thoupos.
Thoupos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL#
Daan clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thoupos blocks a body shot from Daan.
A head punch on the inside from Daan fails to land.
Daan lands a nice shot to the body.
Thoupos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thoupos is trying to force a seperation but Daan has the dominant position.
Thoupos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thoupos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daan's elbow.
Daan working aggressively here. #T3#
Daan misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Thoupos.
Thoupos lands with a left to the head.
Thoupos lands a shot to the body.
Daan has a couple of punches blocked by Thoupos. #BC2#
Thoupos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thoupos avoids the body shot from Daan.
Daan misses with a straight left.
Daan throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Daan clinches up against the cage.
Daan cracks Thoupos with a nice body shot.
Daan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daan. #T4#
Daan tries to work over Thoupos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thoupos swings wildly with an uppercut but Daan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daan misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Thoupos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thoupos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Thoupos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thoupos throws the kick towards the body but Daan avoids it.
Daan jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Thoupos is looking to chop away at Daan's legs.
Daan misses with a low kick.
Thoupos throws out a counter right but Daan avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Daan has Thoupos up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thoupos throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Levi Daan clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Levi Daan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Daan misses with an uppercut.
Daan throws a body shot but no joy.
Daan connects with a body shot that sends Thoupos's belly button to the back.
A slow jab from Daan misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick from Thoupos misses.
Daan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Daan cracks Thoupos with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoupos throws a jab but it's blocked by Daan.
Thoupos takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Thoupos pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Thoupos blocks a jab.
Thoupos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thoupos throws a body shot but no joy.
Levi Daan is winning the standup battle so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Daan checks a leg kick.
Daan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thoupos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Daan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Daan defending well as Thoupos loads up on a big left hand.
Daan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Daan jabs Thoupos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Daan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thoupos.
Daan 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.
Thoupos checks a leg kick.
Thoupos only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Daan tries to land a leg kick but Thoupos saw it coming and moves away.
Thoupos throws out a counter right but Daan avoids it with no problem.
Daan looks to land a combination but Thoupos avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thoupos was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
Thoupos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thoupos! But no joy.
Daan throws a leg kick which misses Thoupos's front leg but catches the back leg as Thoupos tries to avoid it.
Thoupos misses with a right hand
and Daan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Daan swings for the body but Thoupos moves out of range.
Thoupos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A counter left hand to the body from Daan misses its target.
Daan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A left lands for Daan.
Thoupos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daan moves away.#T4#
Daan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thoupos throws a counter combo.
A good leg kick by Daan.
Thoupos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Daan throws the kick towards the body but Thoupos avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Daan misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Daan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thoupos throws a hook but Daan avoids it easily.
Daan misses with a right hand
and Thoupos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Levi Daan had his way with Kane Thoupos in that round.
The cut man is working on Levi Daan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Thoupos missing with a left hand there. Daan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Levi Daan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Daan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Daan loads up on a big right hand but Thoupos slips the punch.
Daan moves away from the strike by Thoupos.
Daan misses with a few strikes there.
Thoupos is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Daan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Daan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Daan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thoupos.
Thoupos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Daan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Daan with a hook.
Daan throws a front kick aimed at Thoupos's knee but Thoupos avoids it well.
Daan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Daan takes a swing at Thoupos's ribcage but misses.
Thoupos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thoupos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kane Thoupos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Thoupos swats away the attempt to clinch by Daan.
Thoupos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Daan with a body shot.
Jab from Daan.
Daan throws a lazy uppercut
and Thoupos counters with a thumping low kick.
Daan throws a low kick but Thoupos moves out of range easily.
Thoupos shapes to counter with a head kick.
Thoupos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Thoupos responds with a good body kick, but Daan manages to step out the way in time.#T3#
Daan throws a leg kick
and Thoupos counters with a nice uppercut.
Daan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thoupos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big left from Thoupos misses.
Daan blocks a low kick nicely.
Thoupos digs a good body shot into Daan's ribs.
Thoupos throws a leg kick but Daan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Daan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Daan moves out of range as Thoupos throws a body kick. #T4#
Thoupos throws a hook but Daan avoids it easily.
Daan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Daan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Daan tests Thoupos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Daan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daan thumps Thoupos with a low kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Levi Daan!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Levi Daan!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Levi Daan!

Levi Daan wins by unanimous decision!
Levi Daan is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Levi Daan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Kane Thoupos spoke after the fight, saying 'What really happened on that Thursday in August High School that led to Chris Woods death? Pftctctxtysfsrhhh the fuck is that! Fly in my mouth, I can’t see… gotta get out of this country motherfucker'.

Event: RISE196:Inhamoto v Lancaster 3
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Rhodes as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Rhodes closes the distance and clinches.
Rhodes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thoupos just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rhodes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thoupos or not.
Rhodes wants to take the fight to the mat but Thoupos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rhodes blocks an uppercut.
Rhodes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thoupos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rhodes wants a takedown but no success here.
Kane Thoupos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dusty Rhodes.
Rhodes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rhodes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thoupos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rhodes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rhodes lands with a right to the head.
Thoupos is pressed up against the cage. Rhodes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thoupos down to the mat. Thoupos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Rhodes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rhodes.
Rhodes fails to land the takedown.
Thoupos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dusty Rhodes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rhodes. #T1#
Rhodes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhodes connects with a looping right hand.
Rhodes throws a looping overhand right but Thoupos ducks down to avoid it.
Thoupos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thoupos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rhodes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thoupos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thoupos moves out of range of the strikes.
Thoupos was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thoupos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rhodes fails to land with a series of punches.
Thoupos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Rhodes dodges the punch combination from Thoupos. #CL2#
Rhodes darts in and clinches Thoupos up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Thoupos.
Thoupos blocks a body shot from Rhodes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thoupos working aggressively here.
Thoupos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rhodes blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Thoupos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kane Thoupos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rhodes tries for a takedown but Thoupos circles away easily#KD#
and Thoupos counters with a head kick that drops Rhodes to the mat! Rhodes scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Thoupos throws a shot from downtown. Rhodes moves away and avoids it.
Thoupos throws a body punch but Rhodes moves out of range. #T3#
A jab from Rhodes finds it's way through Thoupos's defenses.
A jab from Thoupos misses.
Rhodes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thoupos moves out of range of the strikes.
Thoupos seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thoupos swats away the attempt to clinch by Rhodes.
An attempted straight right counter from Thoupos misses the target.
Rhodes misses with a wild body shot.
Rhodes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thoupos's hands.
Thoupos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rhodes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thoupos was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhodes.
Thoupos is looking to counter with a body kick.
Thoupos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rhodes dives in and grabs Thoupos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thoupos pushes down on Rhodes's head and hops out.#T4#
Thoupos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rhodes is able to avoid easily.
Rhodes takes a swing at Thoupos's ribcage but misses.
Thoupos slaps away a takedown attempt from Rhodes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Rhodes.
Thoupos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rhodes.
Thoupos is looking to counter punch.
Rhodes moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhodes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thoupos circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dusty Rhodes 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#
Thoupos misses with a right hand
and Thoupos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rhodes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thoupos misses with a wild body shot.
Rhodes catches Thoupos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thoupos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Thoupos. Rhodes shrugs it off though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes moves in looking to clinch but Thoupos pushes him off.
Thoupos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rhodes wants to clinch.
It looked like Thoupos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dusty Rhodes seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Thoupos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rhodes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thoupos was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhodes.#KD#
Thoupos lands a big head kick that sends Rhodes tumbling to the mat! Thoupos takes a step backwards and waves Rhodes back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Dusty Rhodes has been cut.
Rhodes cracks Thoupos with a good jab.
Rhodes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thoupos counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhodes moves away from the strike by Thoupos.
Thoupos on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Rhodes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rhodes connects with a right hand. Thoupos shakes it off.
We've been told by Thoupos's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thoupos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thoupos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rhodes looks to score with a jab to the body but Thoupos is just out of range.
As Rhodes backs away, Thoupos returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rhodes with a nice cross.
Rhodes closes the distance and clinches up with Thoupos, looking for a takedown. Rhodes pushes Thoupos against the cage but Thoupos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thoupos is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kane Thoupos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dusty Rhodes.
Rhodes lands a jab.
Rhodes moves in looking to clinch but Thoupos pushes him off.
Rhodes just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromThoupos.
Thoupos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Rhodes.#T3#
Thoupos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rhodes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thoupos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rhodes tries to bum rush Thoupos with a series of wild strikes but Thoupos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Rhodes backs away, Thoupos returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Thoupos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thoupos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rhodes blocks the body kick.
Rhodes lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhodes. Thoupos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhodes scores with a hook.#TD2#
Rhodes gets a double leg takedown into Thoupos's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Thoupos looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Thoupos keeping moving, preventing Rhodes from controlling successfully.
Rhodes throwing strikes from guard but Thoupos blocks nicely.
Rhodes tries to free his leg and advance position but Thoupos is retaining full guard.
Thoupos can't keep his opponent in guard - Rhodes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thoupos is looking to improve his position.
Rhodes passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dusty Rhodes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dusty Rhodes's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rhodes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thoupos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rhodes checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Rhodes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut. Thoupos saw that one coming.
Thoupos was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thoupos slips a jab from Rhodes.
Thoupos tries a head kick but it misses.
Rhodes has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes lands with a good body shot.
Rhodes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thoupos in his tracks.
Thoupos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thoupos misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Rhodes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rhodes closes the distance and clinches up with Thoupos, looking for a takedown. Rhodes pushes Thoupos against the cage but Thoupos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rhodes works Thoupos's body with a nice hook.
Rhodes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Rhodes.
Thoupos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rhodes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thoupos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rhodes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thoupos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thoupos swats away the attempt to clinch by Rhodes.#T2##CL2#
Rhodes moves into the clinch.#BC#
Thoupos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rhodes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thoupos counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thoupos.
Rhodes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rhodes misses with a takedown attempt - Thoupos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kane Thoupos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dusty Rhodes.
An inside leg kick from Thoupos misses.
Rhodes misses with a hook.
Rhodes cracks Thoupos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Rhodes lands a right hook to the body.
Thoupos just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhodes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thoupos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thoupos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rhodes.
Thoupos is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Rhodes moves into the clinch.
Rhodes takes a shot to the head.
Rhodes lands a hook that snaps the head of Thoupos backwards.
Rhodes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thoupos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thoupos lands a shot to the body.
Rhodes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Thoupos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD#
Thoupos cracks Rhodes with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rhodes looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Thoupos finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thoupos pounces like a tiger and cracks Rhodes with a vicious hook! Rhodes is down but not out! Thoupos follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kane Thoupos!
Kane Thoupos is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Kane Thoupos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 190: Wilder vs Lancaster
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Thoupos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thibodeaux is out of range.
Thoupos connects with a body shot that sends Thibodeaux's belly button to the back.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thoupos. #CL#
Thoupos rushes Thibodeaux and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoupos misses with some punches.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Thoupos.
Thoupos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Thoupos as the two fighters clinch. #TD2#
Thibodeaux pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thoupos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Thibodeaux bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thoupos's guard. #REVB#
Thoupos keeping full guard, as Thibodeaux tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thibodeaux postures up in Thoupos's guard and throws a big left but Thoupos blocks it.
Thoupos wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Thoupos 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.
Thibodeaux postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thoupos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thibodeaux on the ground.
Thibodeaux throwing strikes from guard but Thoupos blocks nicely.
Thibodeaux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thoupos is keeping the position for now.
Thoupos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thibodeaux's guard. #REVR##SU#
Thoupos stands up and waves to Thibodeaux to follow him.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T3##CL#
Thoupos moves into range and clinches up with Thibodeaux.
Thoupos has a couple of punches blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thoupos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Thoupos.
Thoupos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thoupos lands a body punch.
Thoupos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Thoupos.
Thibodeaux wants a takedown but no success here.
Thibodeaux looks winded!#T4#
Thoupos lands a left hand.
Thoupos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Thoupos.
Thoupos lands with a right to the head.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thoupos.
Thoupos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thoupos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thoupos pushes Thibodeaux back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Thoupos.
A body shot lands from Thoupos.
A nice left hand lands by Thoupos.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thoupos.
Thoupos lands with a right to the head.
Thoupos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Thoupos.
Good body shot from Thoupos.
Thoupos lands a left hand.
Thoupos lands a hook that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Thoupos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thibodeaux or not.
Thoupos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kane Thoupos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##KD#
Thoupos cracks Thibodeaux with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Thibodeaux looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Thoupos finish him?
A head kick misses from Thoupos.
Thibodeaux with the counter takedown but Thoupos avoids it easily.
Thoupos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thibodeaux with the counter takedown but Thoupos avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thoupos can pounce on him.
Thoupos lands a jab.
Thoupos swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1##CL#
Thoupos gets a clinch.
Thoupos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux can do to turn this around?
Thoupos scores with a hook to the body.
Thoupos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thoupos scores with a shoulder strike.
Thibodeaux is breathing heavily.
Thoupos lands a right hand.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Thoupos.
Thoupos tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux avoids it by throwing Thoupos back against the cage.
Thoupos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thoupos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thibodeaux or not.
Thibodeaux tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thoupos smiles and moves away.
Thoupos lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T2#
Thoupos lands a jab to the head.
Thibodeaux slips a jab from Thoupos.
Thoupos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T3#
Thoupos connects with a leg kick.
Thoupos misses with a body shot.
Thoupos sets himself, and Thibodeaux steps forward looking for the clinch! Thoupos avoids it this time.
A solid body kick from Thoupos.
Thoupos 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.
An inside leg kick lands from Thoupos. #T4##KD#
Thoupos drops Thibodeaux with a beautiful combination! Thibodeaux stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Thoupos is looking for the KO!#ROC#Thibodeaux is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Sauvage Thibodeaux has been cut.
Thibodeaux has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab.#CL#
Thoupos forces Thibodeaux back against the cage and clinches.
Thibodeaux tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thoupos just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Thoupos.
Thoupos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thibodeauxs head.
Good body shot from Thoupos. #TD2#
Thibodeaux manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Thoupos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kane Thoupos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sauvage Thibodeaux's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Thoupos digs a good hook to Thibodeaux's body. #CL#
Thoupos closes the distance and clinches.
Thoupos tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thibodeaux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thoupos tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thoupos lands a nice uppercut.
Thoupos lands a nice uppercut.
Thoupos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoupos cracks Thibodeaux with a nice body shot.
Thibodeaux jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thoupos walks away with a smile on his face. Thibodeaux gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thoupos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thoupos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thibodeaux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Thoupos throws a powerful right kick. Thibodeaux tried to block low but the kick was high! Thibodeaux was taken right off of his feet! Thoupos jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kane Thoupos!
Kane Thoupos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE 183
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Thoupos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thoupos throws a lazy body kick
and Diggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thoupos throws a leg kick but Diggs checks it.
Diggs misses with a right hand
and Thoupos counters with a left and a right that stings Diggs.
A low kick from Diggs is predictable there
and Thoupos counters with a body kick that stops Diggs in his tracks momentarily.
Thoupos misses with a right hand
and Diggs counters with a left to the body.
Diggs throws a right hand that misses
letting Thoupos counter with a right hand.
A jab from Thoupos does it's job there.#T1#
Diggs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thoupos misses with a hook.
Thoupos misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD#
and Diggs counters with a head kick that drops Thoupos to the mat! Thoupos scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Thoupos is rocked!
Thoupos ducks into an uppercut from Diggs and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Willie Diggs!
Willie Diggs retains his middleweight title!
Post fight, Willie Diggs stared into the camera and said 'Beat a man once, you had the better night. Beat a man twice, you're the better fighter. Beat a man three times and you're his daddy.'.
The defeated Kane Thoupos had this to say: 'What really happened on that Thursday in August High School that led to Chris Woods death? Pftctctxtysfsrhhh the fuck is that! Fly in my mouth, I can’t see… gotta get out of this country motherfucker'.

Event: RISE 177
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Thoupos blocks a jab.
Thoupos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thoupos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thoupos.
Thoupos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thoupos thuds a left hand into Doherty's body.
Doherty missing with a left hand there. Thoupos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Doherty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thoupos moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Doherty misses its intended target.
Thoupos flicks out a counter leg kick but Doherty steps away.
Nice body kick there by Thoupos.
Cathal Doherty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Doherty misses.
Thoupos slips a jab from Doherty.
Thoupos tries a quick counter leg kick but Doherty is wise to it.#T1#
Doherty throws a jab when Thoupos was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Doherty misses the target.
Thoupos let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Doherty misses with a body punch
and Thoupos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Doherty connects with a crisp jab.
Doherty misses with an uppercut
and Doherty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Cathal Doherty has been cut.
Doherty misses with a hook to the body
and Thoupos counters with a flying knee that drops Doherty! Thoupos dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kane Thoupos!
A relieved looking Kane Thoupos 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: RISE 167
Date: May 05, 2023

#R1#
Thoupos darts in trying to clinch
and Ryan counters with a nice uppercut.
Thoupos throws a leg kick
enabling Ryan to counter with a crisp jab.
Thoupos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ryan is out of range.
Ryan misses with a body shot.
Thoupos appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoupos connects with the punch.
Thoupos lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Thoupos digs a good body shot into Ryan's ribs.
We've been told by Thoupos's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Thoupos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ryan.
Thoupos feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL#
Thoupos closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Thoupos.
Thoupos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ryan tries a body shot but Thoupos blocks it.
Ryan misses with an elbow strike.
Ryan prevents a body shot from Thoupos.
A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land.
A short left from Ryan.
Thoupos misses with the head strike.
Ryan prevents a body shot from Thoupos.
Thoupos misses with a body punch.
Thoupos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thoupos cracks Ryan with a nice body shot.
Ryan looks winded!#T2#
Thoupos lands an uppercut.
Thoupos is working Ryan over against the cage.
Thoupos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thoupos tries to work over Ryan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Thoupos.
Thoupos scores with a shot to the side of Ryan's head.
Thoupos misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thoupos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ryans head.
Thoupos misses with a body punch.
Ryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thoupos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thoupos has a couple of punches blocked by Ryan.
Ryan is trying to break the clinch but Thoupos has him pressed against the cage.
Thoupos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thoupos throws a head punch that misses.
Thoupos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ryan's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thoupos.
Thoupos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ryan's elbow.
Ryan working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Ryan has had enough of the clinch but Thoupos keeps him there for the moment.
Thoupos is working Ryan over against the cage.#BC2#
Ryan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thoupos scores with a leg kick.
Thoupos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ryan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ryan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thoupos 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.
Ryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thoupos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Thoupos. #CL#
Thoupos instigates a clinch.
Thoupos struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryan controls his hands.
Thoupos throws a punch but it's blocked by Ryan.
Ryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Thoupos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thoupos thuds his right hand into Ryan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thoupos misses with a body punch
and Ryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ryan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kane Thoupos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thoupos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kane Thoupos 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#
Thoupos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thoupos misses with a body shot
letting Ryan counter with a right hand.
Thoupos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thoupos blocks a jab.
Thoupos is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Thoupos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan wants to get back to striking at distance but Thoupos won't allow it.
Thoupos pushes Ryan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ryan lands an elbow that stopped Thoupos in his tracks for a moment.
Ryan blocking some punches.
Thoupos scores with a shot to the side of Ryan's head.
Thoupos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ryans head.
Ryan blocks a body shot from Thoupos. #T1#
Thoupos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ryan cracks Thoupos with a nice body shot.
Thoupos misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryan is trying to push Thoupos away but Thoupos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thoupos blocks an elbow strike.
Thoupos misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Thoupos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thoupos is looking to wear down Ryan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thoupos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ryan's head backwards.
Ryan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thoupos looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryan is just out of range.
Ryan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thoupos.
Thoupos swings widly with a right hand
enabling Ryan to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Thoupos throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ryan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thoupos misses with a hook to the body
and Ryan counters with a stiff right hand.
Ryan takes a swing at Thoupos's ribcage but misses.
Thoupos catches Ryan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Ryan drops Thoupos with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Thoupos looks back up at him and smiles so Ryan waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Thoupos is rocked!
Thoupos throws a leg kick
and Ryan counters with a big left hand that crumples Thoupos! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gord Ryan!
Gord Ryan is the new middleweight champion!
Gord Ryan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Kane Thoupos was interviewed post fight and said 'What really happened on that Thursday in August High School that led to Chris Woods death? Pftctctxtysfsrhhh the fuck is that! Fly in my mouth, I can’t see… gotta get out of this country motherfucker'.

Event: RISE 157
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1#
Thoupos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Daan lands a nice shot to the body.
Daan with a nice cross.
Daan lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Daan clinches with his opponent.
Daan misses with a punch on the inside.
Thoupos has a couple of punches blocked by Daan.
Thoupos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thoupos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thoupos misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Thoupos on the inside.
Daan pushes Thoupos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Daan tries to stall but Thoupos uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Daan tries a body shot but Thoupos blocks it.
Thoupos 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.
Thoupos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Daan backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daan throws a head punch that misses.
Thoupos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thoupos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daan misses with the head strike. #T1#
Thoupos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thoupos takes a shot to the head.
Thoupos can't find room to land a body shot as Daan controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thoupos.
Thoupos lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thoupos.
A short right from Daan on the inside.
Daan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Daan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Thoupos.
A short uppercut from Thoupos.
Daan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thoupos's elbow.
Thoupos lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Thoupos breaks from the clinch.
Daan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thoupos. Thoupos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Daan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thoupos.
Thoupos throws a big counter combination but Daan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Daan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thoupos.
Daan pushes Thoupos away with a front kick.#T2#
Thoupos misses with a lunging right hand
and Daan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thoupos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Daan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thoupos counters with a stiff right hand.
Thoupos is looking to score with low kicks.
Thoupos scores with a sloppy right hand. Daan should have avoided that one.
Levi Daan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thoupos.
Daan takes a swing at Thoupos's ribcage but misses.
Thoupos half committed to a counter leg kick.
Thoupos takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Thoupos instigates a clinch.
Daan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daan lands a right hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3#
Daan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Thoupos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Daan throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Thoupos counter with a right hand. #ROC#Daan is rocked!
Thoupos scores with a nice body kick.
A low kick from Thoupos misses
and Daan counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Daan misses
and Thoupos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thoupos misses with a double jab
and Thoupos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thoupos throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL2#
Daan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Daan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Thoupos.
A left hand lands to the body for Thoupos.
Thoupos throws a punch but it's blocked by Daan. #T4#
Daan working aggressively here. #BC#
Thoupos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daan misses the shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Thoupos
and Daan counters with a leg kick.
Daan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Daan throws the kick towards the body but Thoupos avoids it.
Thoupos was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thoupos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Daan under the eye.
Daan is still on wobbly legs! Can Thoupos finish him?
Daan swings widly with a right hand
and Thoupos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daan misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daan darts in trying to clinch
and Thoupos counters with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Levi Daan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Daan misses with a hook to the body
and Thoupos scores with a counter punch that sends Daan to the canvas! Thoupos smells blood - he's punishing Daan with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Daan has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kane Thoupos!
Kane Thoupos retains his middleweight title!
Kane Thoupos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE 149
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1#
Thoupos ducks under a wild hook from Schwarzschild.
Thoupos misses with a left hand
and Schwarzschild counters with a straight right hand.
Schwarzschild loads up on a big right hand but Thoupos slips the punch.
Schwarzschild with a hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thoupos!
Thoupos needs to keep his hands up - Schwarzschild had a free shot at his head there.
Schwarzschild misses with an uppercut
and Thoupos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thoupos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Schwarzschild lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Kane Thoupos has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thoupos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Schwarzschild takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thoupos takes a swing at Schwarzschild's ribcage but misses.
Schwarzschild feints a counter leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Thoupos connects with a right hand. Schwarzschild shakes it off.
Schwarzschild scores with a body shot.
Schwarzschild misses with a hook.
Thoupos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Schwarzschild shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Schwarzschild takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A good leg kick by Thoupos. #T2#
Schwarzschild throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thoupos.
Thoupos bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Thoupos clobbers Schwarzschild with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schwarzschild waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thoupos.
Thoupos is looking to counter with head kicks.
Thoupos delivers a nice body kick.
Schwarzschild throws a leg kick but Thoupos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thoupos is looking to counter punch.
Schwarzschild connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thoupos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Schwarzschild misses with a body kick.
It looked like Thoupos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Schwarzschild.
Schwarzschild misses with a hook. Thoupos ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Thoupos misses the target.
Thoupos blocks a head kick by Schwarzschild.
As Schwarzschild backs away, Thoupos returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Thoupos lands a high kick!
Thoupos thuds a left hand into Schwarzschild's body.
Thoupos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thoupos throws a series of punches but Schwarzschild avoids them all with ease.
Schwarzschild with the counter takedown but Thoupos avoids it easily.#T4#
Thoupos lands a slapping body shot.
Thoupos scores with a hook to the body. Schwarzschild takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thoupos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schwarzschild.
Thoupos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Thoupos misses the target.
Thoupos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Schwarzschild's head backwards.
Donk. Thoupos catches Schwarzschild right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Thoupos moves into range and clinches up with Schwarzschild.
A short body shot lands from Thoupos as the two fighters clinch.
Schwarzschild is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kane Thoupos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kane Thoupos's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Schwarzschild misses with a kick to the body
and Thoupos counters with a nice low kick that buckles Schwarzschild's knee momentarily.
Thoupos swings for the body but Schwarzschild moves out of range.
Thoupos throws a predictable looking body shot
and Schwarzschild counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schwarzschild feints and then cracks Thoupos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thoupos down.
Thoupos throws a series of strikes that have Schwarzschild backpedaling.
Thoupos pushes Schwarzschild away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoupos punishes Schwarzschild's body with a nice straight punch.
Schwarzschild swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Thoupos to counter with a crisp jab.
Thoupos scores with a hook.#T1#
Thoupos blocks a low kick nicely.
Schwarzschild thows a leg kick but Thoupos checks it
and Thoupos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Schwarzschild takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thoupos connects with a leg kick.
Schwarzschild swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thoupos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thoupos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schwarzschild.
Schwarzschild loads up on a big right hand but Thoupos slips the punch.
Thoupos quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kane Thoupos is winning the standup battle so far.
Schwarzschild scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Thoupos has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T2#
Nice body punch from Thoupos.
Thoupos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thoupos throws a body kick that misses.
Thoupos digs a good body shot into Schwarzschild's ribs.
Good exchange - Thoupos coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schwarzschild misses with a jab to the body
and Thoupos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schwarzschild misses with a lunging right hand
and Thoupos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schwarzschild thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice inside leg kick there by Thoupos. That's going to slow Schwarzschild down. #T3#
Thoupos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thoupos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Schwarzschild on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thoupos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schwarzschild.
Thoupos looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Schwarzschild thows a leg kick but Thoupos checks it
letting Thoupos counter with a right hand. #CL#
Thoupos closes the distance and clinches.
Schwarzschild is looking to control Thoupos's arms but Thoupos gets an underhook and turns him. Now Schwarzschild has his back to the cage.
Schwarzschild misses with a body punch.
Schwarzschild misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thoupos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thoupos blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Thoupos lands a body punch.
Schwarzschild is breathing heavily.
Schwarzschild wants to get back to striking at distance but Thoupos won't allow it.
Schwarzschild lands an elbow inside that Thoupos shrugs off.
Thoupos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thoupos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schwarzschild throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Schwarzschild avoiding damage.
Schwarzschild's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thoupos lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Thoupos - that landed with a thud.
Thoupos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Schwarzschild or not.
Thoupos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Thoupos pushes Schwarzschild back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Thoupos.
A right handed body shot lands from Thoupos.
Thoupos is leaning against Schwarzschild and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thoupos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thoupos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schwarzschilds head.
Schwarzschild's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thoupos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thoupos lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kane Thoupos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kane Thoupos's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Nice cross by Thoupos.
Schwarzschild ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thoupos moves away.
Schwarzschild shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Schwarzschild misses with a hook
and Thoupos counters with a nice body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thoupos.
Nice shot by Thoupos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwarzschild throws a head kick that misses
letting Thoupos counter with a right hand. #ROC#Schwarzschild is rocked!
Schwarzschild takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thoupos misses with a leg kick.
And Schwarzschild tries to counter it with a takedown but Thoupos pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Schwarzschild throws an off balance right hand
and Thoupos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Schwarzschild misses the target.
Schwarzschild just misses with a punch to the body.
Schwarzschild misses with a left hand #KD#
and Thoupos counters with a crisp right hand that drops Schwarzschild! Thoupos lets Schwarzschild back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Schwarzschild is still on wobbly legs! Can Thoupos finish him?
Thoupos feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Schwarzschild collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kane Thoupos!
Kane Thoupos retains his middleweight title!
Kane Thoupos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RISE 140
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1#
Thoupos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thoupos misses the body punch
and Chevrolet counters with a nice body shot.
Chevrolet misses the body punch #CL#
and Thoupos moves into the clinch.
Thoupos prevents a body shot from Chevrolet.
Chevrolet tries to work over Thoupos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Chevrolet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thoupos 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.
Chevrolet with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thoupos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thoupos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chevrolet avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chevrolet counters with a body kick.
Thoupos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chevrolet sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thoupos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chevrolet.#T1#
Chevrolet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thoupos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chevrolet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chevrolet is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thoupos rather than just go for the knockout.
Thoupos is looking to clinch but Chevrolet is avoiding it.
Chevrolet throws a wild body kick that Thoupos sees coming a mile off.
Chevrolet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thoupos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chevrolet's head.
Thoupos missing with a left hand there. Chevrolet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thoupos avoids the head kick by Chevrolet.
Chevrolet swats away the attempt to clinch by Thoupos.#T2#
Thoupos misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Chevrolet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thoupos.
Chevrolet slips a straight right by Thoupos.
Chevrolet counters with a body kick.
Moncontour Chevrolet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chevrolet throws a chopping leg kick but Thoupos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chevrolet lands a really nice looking cross but Thoupos seems unphased.
Thoupos scores with a shot to the body.
Chevrolet keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chevrolet throws the kick towards the body but Thoupos avoids it.#T3#
Chevrolet missing with a left hand there. Thoupos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Thoupos misses its target.
Thoupos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chevrolet.
Chevrolet misses with a body shot #CL#
and Thoupos holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Thoupos tries a body shot but Chevrolet blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thoupos.
Thoupos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chevrolet backwards.
Thoupos digs a right hand into Chevrolet's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chevrolet's gas tank.
Thoupos misses with a punch to the body.
Chevrolet tries to work over Thoupos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Chevrolet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thoupos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thoupos throws a jab but it's blocked by Chevrolet.
Chevrolet appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Chevrolet drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thoupos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chevrolet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thoupos closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chevrolet counters with a stiff right hand.
Thoupos fails with an attempt to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thoupos keeps Chevrolet at a distance using the push kick.
Thoupos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chevrolet manages to avoid it.
Chevrolet with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thoupos to score with a decent uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Moncontour Chevrolet will probably get the nod.
That's time! Thoupos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Chevrolet feints and then cracks Thoupos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thoupos down.
Thoupos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chevrolet manages to avoid it.
Thoupos moves out of range of the strikes.
Thoupos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chevrolet can pounce on him.
Chevrolet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thoupos swings for the body but Chevrolet moves out of range.
Chevrolet has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chevrolet staying out of range there.
Chevrolet takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chevrolet throws a shot from downtown. Thoupos moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Thoupos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chevrolet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chevrolet follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Thoupos throws out a powerful jab.
Chevrolet just misses with a punch to the body.
Thoupos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chevrolet.
Chevrolet paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chevrolet connects with a looping right hand.
Moncontour Chevrolet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thoupos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thoupos checks a leg kick nicely.
Thoupos throwing a counter right hand but Chevrolet manages to avoid it.
Chevrolet on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Chevrolet throws a lazy body kick
and Chevrolet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thoupos moves out of range as Chevrolet throws a body kick.
Chevrolet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thoupos manages to avoid it.
Thoupos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chevrolet manages to circle out of the way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chevrolet gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thoupos misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Chevrolet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chevrolet scores with the left hand. Thoupos knows he should have avoided that one.
Chevrolet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thoupos tries to clinch up.#T3#
Thoupos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thoupos misses with a body shot.
Chevrolet looks to land a body kick but Thoupos moved away.
Thoupos with a nice cross.
Chevrolet avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chevrolet has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Chevrolet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thoupos manages to avoid it.
Thoupos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chevrolet.
A little feinted left hand from Thoupos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thoupos throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chevrolet counters with a nice body kick. #T4#
Chevrolet smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thoupos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thoupos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chevrolet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thoupos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thoupos misses with an uppercut. Chevrolet saw that one coming.
Chevrolet fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thoupos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Chevrolet swings widly with a right hand
and Thoupos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Thoupos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Moncontour Chevrolet will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Thoupos lands with an uppercut that bounces Chevrolet off the cage and back into range.
Thoupos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good shot there by Thoupos.
Chevrolet misses with an uppercut. Thoupos saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chevrolet misses the shot to the body.
Thoupos wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thoupos misses with a shot to the body
letting Chevrolet counter with a right hand.
Thoupos swinging wildly here. #T1#
Thoupos moves out of range as Chevrolet throws a body kick.
A slow jab from Thoupos misses its intended target.
Thoupos tries to clinch up.
Chevrolet lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chevrolet takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Some wild striking there from Chevrolet. #T2#
Chevrolet throws a poor cross that misses
and Thoupos counters with a straight right hand.
Chevrolet misses with a leg kick.
Chevrolet throws a leg kick
and Thoupos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chevrolet throws a body punch but Thoupos moves out of range. #CL#
Thoupos clinches with his opponent.
Thoupos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thoupos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chevrolet blocking some punches.
Chevrolet throws a punch but it's blocked by Thoupos.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thoupos lands a left hand.
Thoupos prevents Chevrolet from breaking the clinch.
Thoupos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thoupos has Chevrolet pressed against the cage, preventing Chevrolet from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Thoupos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thoupos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thoupos struggles to land a body shot inside as Chevrolet controls his hands.
Chevrolet lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Thoupos fails to land.
Chevrolet is trying to break the clinch but Thoupos has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Chevrolet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chevrolet thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thoupos if he has to take too many more of those.
Chevrolet misses with a shot to the body
and Thoupos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice jab there from Thoupos.
Thoupos misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chevrolet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick lands for Chevrolet.
Chevrolet jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
Chevrolet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thoupos was well out of range. Poor timing from Chevrolet.
Thoupos throwing a counter right hand but Chevrolet manages to avoid it.
Chevrolet jabs Thoupos right on the nose. Thoupos blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thoupos throws an off balance right hand
and Chevrolet counters with a good, hard body kick but Thoupos shrugs it off.
Chevrolet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chevrolet connects with a body shot.
Chevrolet 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.
Chevrolet throws a leg kick which misses Thoupos's front leg but catches the back leg as Thoupos tries to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Moncontour Chevrolet just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Thoupos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
A solid body kick from Chevrolet.
Thoupos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chevrolet. Chevrolet obviously looking to wear him down.
Thoupos lunges at Chevrolet with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chevrolet's hand.
Chevrolet moves out of range of the strikes.
Thoupos wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Thoupos misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chevrolet! But no joy.#T1#
Chevrolet scores with a spinning back kick!
Thoupos wants to clinch up but Chevrolet keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Thoupos does it's job there.
Chevrolet uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thoupos has time to react.
Thoupos throws a body shot but no joy.
Chevrolet throws a hook but Thoupos avoids it easily.
Thoupos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chevrolet.
Chevrolet fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thoupos wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
Chevrolet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Thoupos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chevrolet misses the shot to the body.
Thoupos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thoupos 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.
Thoupos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chevrolet counters with a body kick.
Chevrolet looks to throw the jab but Thoupos is out of range.
Thoupos swings for the body but Chevrolet moves out of range. #CL#
Chevrolet gets tackled into the cage by Thoupos. Thoupos maintains the clinch. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thoupos.
Chevrolet misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thoupos. #BC2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Chevrolet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Thoupos has managed to clinch.
Thoupos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thoupos lands a nice shot to the body.
Chevrolet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chevrolet tries to work over Thoupos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chevrolet wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thoupos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thoupos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chevrolet's elbow.
Kane Thoupos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chevrolet working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Thoupos.
Chevrolet is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A short left from Thoupos. #BC2#
Chevrolet manages to break the clinch.
Chevrolet looks to land a body kick but Thoupos moved away.#CL#
Thoupos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Chevrolet takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thoupos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thoupos pushes Chevrolet back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chevrolet wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thoupos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thoupos lands with a light punch inside.
Thoupos lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#Chevrolet is rocked!
Thoupos lands a shoulder strike.
Chevrolet is still on wobbly legs! Can Thoupos finish him?
Thoupos works on Chevrolet's body with a couple of short punches.
Thoupos is leaning against Chevrolet and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thoupos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thoupos misses with a punch on the inside.
Thoupos scores with a hook to the body.
Thoupos scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Thoupos.
Thoupos digs a right hand into Chevrolet's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chevrolet's gas tank.
Thoupos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thoupos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thoupos lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thoupos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thoupos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thoupos lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Chevrolet to his knees! Thoupos keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kane Thoupos!
Kane Thoupos is the new middleweight champion!
Kane Thoupos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RISE 135
Date: Jan 15, 2023

#R1#
Novak throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thoupos is looking to counter the offense by Novak and move into the clinch.
Thoupos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thoupos connects with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Ante Novak has been cut.
Thoupos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Novak. Thoupos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thoupos misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak throws a leg kick but Thoupos checks it.
Thoupos connects with a body shot that sends Novak's belly button to the back.
Novak tries to land a body kick
and Thoupos counters with a three punch combo that has Novak backing up. Novak nods at Thoupos to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Thoupos throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Novak tests Thoupos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Novak swings widly with a right hand
and Thoupos counters with a nice body shot.
Novak jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thoupos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Novak makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Thoupos really felt that one!
Thoupos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Novak's hands.
Thoupos tries to clinch up but Novak circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
Thoupos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thoupos misses with a hook
and Novak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thoupos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Thoupos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thoupos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Novak under the eye.
Novak slips a jab from Thoupos.
Thoupos throws a shot from downtown. Novak moves away and avoids it.
Thoupos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Thoupos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Novak.
Thoupos moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNovak.
A cross from Novak lands.
Novak is looking to land body kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Novak. Thoupos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thoupos throws a sloppy body shot
and Novak counters with a nice uppercut.
Novak misses the jab.
Thoupos cracks a nice hook into Novak's ribs.
Thoupos moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
Thoupos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thoupos misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Novak misses.
Novak lands a slapping body shot.
Novak cracks a nice hook into Thoupos's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Novak ducks right into an uppercut from Thoupos. #CUT#That has opened up Ante Novak's cut even more.
Thoupos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Novak fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kane Thoupos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ante Novak'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#
Thoupos throws the left hand but Novak avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Novak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Novak throws a body punch but Thoupos moves out of range.
Thoupos wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Thoupos closes the distance and pushes Novak back into the cage.
Novak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thoupos misses with a punch to the body.
Thoupos misses with a punch on the inside.
Thoupos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thoupos lands a right hand.
Thoupos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoupos lands an uppercut.
Novak has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thoupos lands a nice uppercut.
Thoupos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thoupos swings wildly with an uppercut but Novak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Novak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thoupos is leaning against Novak and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Novak working aggressively here.
Novak is trying to break free.
Thoupos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Novak is breathing heavily.
Novak tries to circle away but Thoupos has him pinned against the cage.
Thoupos cracks Novak with a nice body shot.
Thoupos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Novak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thoupos has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Thoupos lands a shoulder strike.
Thoupos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Novak backwards.
Thoupos lands with a light punch inside.
Thoupos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Thoupos.
Thoupos lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Thoupos.
A right hook to the body lands for Thoupos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Novak prevents a body shot from Thoupos.
Novak prevents a body shot from Thoupos.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thoupos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thoupos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thoupos lands an uppercut.
Thoupos struggles to land a body shot inside as Novak controls his hands. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thoupos.
Novak misses with some punches.
Novak tries a body shot but Thoupos blocks it.
Thoupos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thoupos misses with a punch to the body.
Novak prevents a body shot from Thoupos.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thoupos.
Thoupos scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT#The cut above Ante Novak's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Thoupos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thoupos lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Thoupos.
A short left from Thoupos.
Thoupos lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thoupos.
Thoupos lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#Novak is rocked!
Thoupos lands with a right to the head.
Novak is still on wobbly legs! Can Thoupos finish him?
Thoupos lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thoupos.
Thoupos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thoupos working aggressively here. #T3#
Thoupos misses with a body punch.
Thoupos can't find room to land a body shot as Novak controls the action.
Thoupos lands a shot to the body.
Thoupos lands a body punch.
Novak seems to have recovered his senses.
Thoupos lands with a right to the head.
Thoupos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thoupos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thoupos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thoupos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thoupos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thoupos tries a body shot but Novak blocks it.
Thoupos struggles to land a body shot inside as Novak controls his hands.
Thoupos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thoupos working aggressively here.
Novak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Novak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thoupos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Novak backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novak blocks a body shot from Thoupos.
Thoupos swings wildly with an uppercut but Novak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kane Thoupos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thoupos. #T4#
Thoupos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Novak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Novak has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thoupos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Novak can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Novak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kane Thoupos is winning the standup battle so far.
Novak looks to throw the jab but Thoupos is out of range.
A good leg kick by Thoupos.
Novak throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Novak closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Novak slips a straight right by Thoupos.#KD#
Thoupos cracks Novak with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Thoupos has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Novak to stand back up!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kane Thoupos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ante Novak's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Thoupos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thoupos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thoupos misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Novak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thoupos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Novak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoupos misses with an uppercut.
Thoupos misses with a lunging right hand
and Novak counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Novak moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Novak takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Novak misses with a kick to the body. #CL#
Thoupos darts in and clinches Novak up against the cage.
Novak tries to work over Thoupos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thoupos lands an uppercut.
Thoupos misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Thoupos.
Novak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thoupos lands a nice shot to the body.
Thoupos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Novak backwards.
Thoupos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Thoupos.
Thoupos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ante Novak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thoupos.
Novak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Novak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thoupos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thoupos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Novak blocks a body shot from Thoupos.
Thoupos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thoupos pushes Novak back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thoupos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thoupos lands a nice uppercut.
Novak prevents a body shot from Thoupos.
Thoupos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thoupos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Novak swings wildly with an uppercut but Thoupos uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thoupos.
Thoupos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Thoupos.
Thoupos lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#Ante Novak's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Novak prevents a body shot from Thoupos. #T3#
Thoupos lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Thoupos.
Thoupos is working Novak over against the cage.
Thoupos presses Novak against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thoupos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Novak.
A right hook to the body lands for Thoupos.
Thoupos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Novak's elbow.
Thoupos misses with a body punch.
Thoupos scores with a hook to the body.
Thoupos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kane Thoupos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thoupos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Novak backwards.
Thoupos tries to work over Novak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Novak tries to break free but Thoupos pushes him back against the cage.
Thoupos is leaning against Novak and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Novak misses with a body punch.
Novak has had enough of the clinch but Thoupos keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Thoupos prevents a body shot from Novak.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thoupos.
Novak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Novak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Novak misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Novak.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thoupos prevents Novak from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Novak fails to land.
Novak tries to throw a body punch but Thoupos avoids it by throwing Novak back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thoupos.
Novak misses with a body punch.
Novak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kane Thoupos!
A very excited looking Kane Thoupos 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: RISE 129
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1#
FeoTeo lands with a hook. Thoupos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#It looks like Kane Thoupos has been cut.
FeoTeo throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body kick there by FeoTeo.#CL#
Thoupos has managed to clinch.
Thoupos 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.
FeoTeo blocking some punches.
Thoupos lands a right hand.
Thoupos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of FeoTeo backwards.
FeoTeo has a couple of punches blocked by Thoupos.
FeoTeo throws a punch but it's blocked by Thoupos.
Thoupos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thoupos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thoupos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
FeoTeo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thoupos avoids it.#BC2#
FeoTeo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
FeoTeo 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
FeoTeo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thoupos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
FeoTeo throws a hook but Thoupos blocks it.
Thoupos throwing a counter right hand but FeoTeo manages to avoid it.#T1#
FeoTeo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
FeoTeo throws a body punch but Thoupos moves out of range. #CL#
Thoupos gets a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Thoupos as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Thoupos.
Thoupos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thoupos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
FeoTeo misses with a body punch.
Thoupos gets through FeoTeo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
FeoTeo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
FeoTeo misses with a hook from the clinch.
FeoTeo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thoupos pushes FeoTeo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thoupos misses with some punches.
Thoupos is leaning against FeoTeo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
FeoTeo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
FeoTeo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
FeoTeo works on Thoupos's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
FeoTeo working hard to break the clinch.
Thoupos lands a shot to the body.
FeoTeo looks winded!
A short uppercut from Thoupos.
Thoupos lands an uppercut.
Thoupos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thoupos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down FeoTeo.
FeoTeo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thoupos backwards.
Thoupos works on FeoTeo's body with a couple of short punches.
Thoupos lands a right hand that snaps the head of FeoTeo backwards.
Thoupos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thoupos lands a right hand.
Thoupos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt FeoTeo or not.
Thoupos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of FeoTeo backwards.
Nice body punch from Thoupos.
Thoupos lands with a right to the head.
Thoupos can't find room to land a body shot as FeoTeo controls the action.
Nice body punch from Thoupos - that landed with a thud.
Thoupos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thoupos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Thoupos lands an uppercut.
Thoupos lands a hook that snaps the head of FeoTeo backwards. #ROC#FeoTeo is rocked!
Thoupos has a couple of punches blocked by FeoTeo.
FeoTeo is still on wobbly legs! Can Thoupos finish him?
Thoupos throws a punch but it's blocked by FeoTeo.
Thoupos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thoupos misses with some punches.
FeoTeo blocking some punches.
FeoTeo blocks an uppercut.
Thoupos lands with a short shot to the head.
FeoTeo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by FeoTeo.
FeoTeo blocks an uppercut.
FeoTeo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
FeoTeo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thoupos.
Thoupos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thoupos throws a punch but it's blocked by FeoTeo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by FeoTeo.
FeoTeo blocks an uppercut.
Thoupos unloads with a big right hand that wobbles FeoTeo! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Thoupos is unloading with more strikes now! FeoTeo drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kane Thoupos!
Kane Thoupos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE 119
Date: Nov 25, 2022

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Thoupos.
An attempted straight right counter from Cailean misses the target.
Thoupos misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Cailean wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cailean tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thoupos wants to clinch up but Cailean keeps it at a distance.
Thoupos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cailean is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cailean swings widly with a right hand
and Thoupos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thoupos connects with a single shot there.
Kane Thoupos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Thoupos throws a hook to the side of Cailean's head but Cailean sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cailean was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thoupos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cailean manages to avoid it.
Cailean has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thoupos.
Cailean moves out of range of the strikes.
No joy there for Cailean, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thoupos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thoupos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've been told by Cailean's head coaches at Zombie MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thoupos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Cailean throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Thoupos counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Thoupos is working Cailean over against the cage.
Thoupos struggles to land a body shot inside as Cailean controls his hands.
Thoupos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thoupos lands with a right to the head.
Thoupos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thoupos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thoupos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cailean tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cailean misses with some punches.
A short right from Thoupos.
Thoupos lands a hook that snaps the head of Cailean backwards.
Cailean lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thoupos backwards.
A hook to the body from Thoupos.
Thoupos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thoupos tries to work over Cailean's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thoupos has Cailean pressed against the cage, preventing Cailean from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cailean is trying to pull guard but Thoupos has him pressed against the cage.
Thoupos tries a body shot but Cailean blocks it. #T3#
Thoupos lands a body shot.
Cailean is breathing heavily.
Cailean tries to break free but Thoupos pushes him back against the cage.
Thoupos lands a shoulder strike.
Thoupos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cailean backwards.
A short right from Thoupos.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thoupos.
Thoupos blocks a body shot from Cailean.
Thoupos misses with a punch to the body.
Thoupos lands a body punch.
A short right from Thoupos on the inside.
A short right from Thoupos on the inside. #TD#
Cailean jumps guard.
Thoupos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cailean swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Cailean is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thoupos stays in close to Cailean's body and controls the position. #T4##SUB#
Cailean looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thoupos tries to stand but Cailean is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Cailean looking for a guillotine here but Thoupos defends easily.
Thoupos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Cailean has his foot on Thoupos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thoupos works his way back into a safe position though.
Cailean 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kane Thoupos dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Thoupos defending well as Cailean loads up on a big left hand.
Good shot there by Thoupos.
Cailean moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Cailean as he connects with a hook.
Thoupos lunges at Cailean with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cailean's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Thoupos lands a big right hand that sends Cailean crashing to the mat! Thoupos stays standing though and waves Cailean back to his feet!#ROC2#Cailean is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thoupos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cailean stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oh Cailean is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Thoupos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thoupos misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Cailean tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cailean seems to have got his legs back now.
A swing and a miss from Cailean.
Thoupos tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thoupos misses with a wild body shot.
Cailean is looking to counter punch.
Cailean takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Thoupos pushes Cailean up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Thoupos digs a right hand underneath Cailean's ribcage. Cailean let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thoupos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cailean backwards.
Cailean is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thoupos to keep the fight standing.
Thoupos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cailean backwards.
Cailean is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cailean takes a shot to the head.
Cailean takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thoupos pushes Cailean against the cage. Thoupos is working some dirty boxing. Thoupos pushes off with a quick right hook! Cailean goes down! Cailean tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Thoupos moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kane Thoupos!
After winning the bout, Kane Thoupos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE 110: Thoupos v Diggs
Date: Oct 23, 2022

#R1#
Diggs moves out of range of the leg kick from Thoupos.
A nice side step and Diggs releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thoupos throws a hook to the side of Diggs's head but Diggs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diggs let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Diggs throws an overhand right that lands on Thoupos's shoulder, as Thoupos tries to avoid the shot.
Thoupos looks to land a left hand but Diggs moved out of range nicely.
Despite the aggression on Diggs's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Thoupos misses with a hook
enabling Diggs to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoupos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Thoupos has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Thoupos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diggs's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Diggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left lands for Thoupos.
Diggs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thoupos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A swing and a miss from Thoupos.
Diggs doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thoupos digs a good hook to Diggs's body.
Thoupos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kane Thoupos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Thoupos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diggs throws out the jab.
Diggs has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Thoupos swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Diggs counter with a right hand.
Thoupos connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thoupos tries to close the distance and clinch but Diggs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diggs was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Thoupos tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD2#
and Diggs counters with a nice right hand that sends Thoupos toppling to the canvas! Thoupos scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Diggs finish him?!#ROC2#Thoupos is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Kane Thoupos has been cut.
Diggs throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thoupos tries to clinch but Diggs moves away
and Diggs counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Diggs blocks a jab.
Thoupos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diggs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thoupos looks to land a right hand but Diggs moved out of range.
Diggs let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Diggs throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thoupos on the side of the head.
Oh Thoupos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thoupos misses with a hook
and Diggs counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Thoupos falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Willie Diggs!
Willie Diggs is the new middleweight champion!
Willie Diggs was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Kane Thoupos was interviewed post fight and said 'What really happened on that Thursday in August High School that led to Chris Woods death? Pftctctxtysfsrhhh the fuck is that! Fly in my mouth, I can’t see… gotta get out of this country motherfucker'.

Event: RISE 96: Thoupos v Kaspersky
Date: Sep 04, 2022

#R1#
Thoupos throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaspersky throws a lazy uppercut
and Thoupos counters with a stiff right hand.
Kane Thoupos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thoupos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thoupos misses with a straight right.
Kaspersky half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thoupos throws a hook but Kaspersky avoids it easily.
Thoupos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Thoupos misses its intended target.
Kaspersky feinted with a counter takedown.
Thoupos misses the shot to the body.
Kaspersky throwing a counter right hand but Thoupos manages to avoid it.#T1#
Thoupos connects with a body shot that sends Kaspersky's belly button to the back.
Thoupos misses with a hook to the body
and Kaspersky counters with a stiff right hand.
Thoupos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaspersky was well out of range. Poor timing from Thoupos.
Kaspersky attempts a counter takedown but Thoupos avoids it well and moves away.
Thoupos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaspersky appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Thoupos throws a body punch but Kaspersky moves out of range.
Thoupos lands a right hook to the body.
Thoupos misses with a hook. Kaspersky ducked under it nicely.
Thoupos misses with a hook.
Kaspersky feinted with a counter takedown.
Kaspersky looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Kaspersky ducks under a wild hook from Thoupos.
Thoupos jabs Kaspersky to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thoupos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thoupos lands a slapping body shot.
Kaspersky misses with a left hand
and Thoupos counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kaspersky misses with an uppercut.
Kaspersky walks into a jab.#T3#
Kaspersky walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thoupos tests Kaspersky's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kaspersky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thoupos.
Kaspersky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thoupos.
Kaspersky attempts a counter takedown but Thoupos avoids it well and moves away.
Kaspersky swinging wildly here.
Kaspersky takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Kaspersky blocks a jab.
Thoupos misses with a looping right.
Thoupos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kaspersky doesn't seem bothered though.
Kaspersky slips a jab from Thoupos.
Thoupos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kaspersky swings widly with a right hand
letting Thoupos counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Kaspersky as he connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kane Thoupos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kaspersky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaspersky misses with a body shot
and Thoupos counters with a stiff right hand.
Kane Thoupos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kaspersky moves out of range as Thoupos strikes.
Kaspersky appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thoupos misses the shot to the body.
Kaspersky appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thoupos, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Thoupos. Beautiful body shot.
Kaspersky swings widly with a right hand
and Thoupos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thoupos misses the jab.
Kaspersky drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thoupos sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Thoupos lands with a good body shot.
Thoupos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kaspersky at a distance.
Thoupos throws out a loose jab but Kaspersky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaspersky tries to counter with a takedown but Thoupos is quick to defend against it.
A telegraphed right hand from Thoupos misses the target.
Kaspersky is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kaspersky might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Thoupos lands a jab.
Thoupos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thoupos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kaspersky. Kaspersky circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
Thoupos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thoupos let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kaspersky moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thoupos misses with a hook.
Kaspersky walks into a stiff left hand from Thoupos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thoupos cracks Kaspersky with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thoupos lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Thoupos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thoupos lands with an overhand left.
Thoupos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thoupos throws a shot from downtown. Kaspersky moves away and avoids it.
Kaspersky feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Kaspersky feints and as Thoupos raises his hands in defense, Kaspersky changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thoupos pulls Kaspersky in to control the position.
Kaspersky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kaspersky wants to control from the top but Thoupos keeps moving.
Kaspersky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thoupos works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Thoupos has his hands on Kaspersky's head, controlling the position.
Kaspersky trying to control but Thoupos is working from the bottom.
Kaspersky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kaspersky controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kaspersky darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kane Thoupos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Thoupos as Kaspersky shoots in.
Thoupos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Thoupos gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kaspersky to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaspersky wants to control from the top but Thoupos keeps moving.
Kaspersky 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.
Thoupos is looking to stand back up but Kaspersky counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thoupos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaspersky is trying to control. Thoupos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thoupos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kaspersky is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Thoupos tries to kick Kaspersky off but Kaspersky keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kaspersky takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kaspersky winds up and cracks Thoupos with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kaspersky is trying to control. Thoupos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thoupos won't allow Kaspersky to pass to mount.
Thoupos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kaspersky.
Kaspersky working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kaspersky thows a huge punch but Thoupos dodges it nicely.
Kaspersky seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thoupos wants to get back to full guard but Kaspersky has passed into side control.
Kaspersky in side control, throwing shots but Thoupos defends. #T2#
A lull in the action here.
Thoupos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kaspersky wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaspersky misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Thoupos avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kaspersky.
Kaspersky grinds an elbow into Thoupos's temple. #T3#
Kaspersky scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Thoupos to see if he's OK.
Kaspersky fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kaspersky looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Thoupos is avoiding damage well.
Kaspersky takes a little break here. Thoupos wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Thoupos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kaspersky wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kaspersky in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Thoupos defending against the ground and pound.
Thoupos dodges the ground and pound from Kaspersky.#T4#
Kaspersky 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.
Kaspersky throwing strikes but Thoupos manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Thoupos wants to stand but Kaspersky is controlling his arm.
Nikolai Kaspersky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Kaspersky's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thoupos wants to stand but Kaspersky is controlling his arm.
Kaspersky is trying to control Thoupos's posture but Thoupos avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Kaspersky clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Kaspersky falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thoupos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kaspersky shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thoupos as he avoids it easily.
Thoupos lands with a good body shot.
Thoupos scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoupos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thoupos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kaspersky. Kaspersky circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Kaspersky misses with a body shot
and Thoupos counters with a nice uppercut.
Thoupos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kaspersky looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thoupos throws a shot from downtown. Kaspersky moves away and avoids it.
Thoupos scores with a jab.#KD2#
Thoupos sends Kaspersky crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Thoupos is motioning to the referee to let Kaspersky up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Kaspersky is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thoupos drops Kaspersky with a straight right hand, right on the button! Thoupos 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 1:52 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kane Thoupos! Kane Thoupos retains his middleweight title!
Kane Thoupos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RISE Fight Night 4
Date: Jul 22, 2022

#R1#
Esposito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thoupos throws a counter combo.
A big right from Thoupos misses.
Thoupos misses with a double jab.
Esposito throws a low kick, looking for Thoupos's leg but Thoupos calmly moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Esposito 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kane Thoupos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thoupos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Esposito swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoupos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Esposito jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Thoupos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Esposito.
Esposito throws a sloppy head kick and Thoupos moves out of range easily. #T1#
Thoupos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Esposito under the eye.
Thoupos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thoupos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thoupos misses with a straight left.
A punch lands to the side of Esposito 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Thoupos has Esposito up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Thoupos.
Thoupos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Esposito backwards. #T2#
Thoupos tries to work over Esposito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Thoupos fails to land.
A short left from Thoupos.
Esposito tries a body shot but Thoupos blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thoupos tries to work over Esposito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thoupos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Esposito lands with a right to the head.
Thoupos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thoupos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Esposito's elbow. #BC#
Esposito breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Esposito's head coaches at FIST OF FURY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thoupos keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thoupos just misses with a punch to the body.
Esposito scores with a spinning back kick!
Esposito takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thoupos defending well as Esposito loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Thoupos scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Thoupos misses.
Thoupos scores with a hook to the body. Esposito takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Esposito throws a low kick, looking for Thoupos's leg but Thoupos calmly moves out of range.
Esposito misses with a wild body shot.
Esposito avoids a punch combination nicely.
Esposito looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T4#
Thoupos works the jab nicely.
Thoupos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Thoupos takes the fight into the clinch.
Thoupos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Esposito or not.
Esposito has had enough of the clinch but Thoupos keeps him there for the moment.
Esposito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thoupos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thoupos lands a body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thoupos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thoupos struggles to land a body shot inside as Esposito controls his hands.
Thoupos blocks a body shot from Esposito.
Thoupos pushes Esposito back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Esposito is breathing heavily.
Thoupos lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Esposito is rocked!
Esposito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oh Esposito is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thoupos.
Esposito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thoupos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kane Thoupos dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Thoupos closes the distance and clinches.
Esposito seems to have got his legs back now.
Esposito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thoupos's elbow.
A short left from Thoupos.
Thoupos can't find room to land a body shot as Esposito controls the action.
Thoupos misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Esposito creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thoupos.
Thoupos lands a big right hand that drops Esposito! The killer instinct kicks in and Thoupos finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Thoupos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kane Thoupos! Kane Thoupos retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Kane Thoupos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE X28
Date: Jun 19, 2022

#R1#
Thoupos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chevrolet. Chevrolet circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chevrolet gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thoupos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chevrolet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thoupos connects with a body shot.
Chevrolet dodges the punch combination from Thoupos.
Thoupos misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoupos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chevrolet was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thoupos throws a hook to the side of Chevrolet's head but Chevrolet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thoupos throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Chevrolet to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Chevrolet moves out of range as Thoupos strikes.
Thoupos just misses with a punch to the body.
Thoupos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chevrolet manages to avoid it.
Thoupos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thoupos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chevrolet misses with an uppercut
enabling Thoupos to counter with a crisp jab.
Thoupos throws a hook to the side of Chevrolet's head but Chevrolet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Chevrolet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chevrolet throws a hook but Thoupos blocks it.
Thoupos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Thoupos cracks Chevrolet with an open hand slap.
Thoupos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thoupos! But no joy.
Thoupos misses with a hook
and Chevrolet counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thoupos's knee momentarily.
Thoupos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chevrolet.
Chevrolet throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thoupos swings widly with a right hand
and Chevrolet counters with a low kick, right behind Thoupos 's knee.
Chevrolet moves away from the strike by Thoupos.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thoupos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chevrolet tried to counter with a leg kick but Thoupos avoided it.
Thoupos throws a body punch but Chevrolet moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Chevrolet tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Chevrolet's head coaches at FIST OF FURY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chevrolet walks into a jab.#T3#
Chevrolet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thoupos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thoupos throws out a counter right but Chevrolet avoids it with no problem.
Thoupos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thoupos takes a swing at Chevrolet's ribcage but misses.
Thoupos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chevrolet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chevrolet appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thoupos misses with a wild body shot.
Chevrolet throws the left hand but Thoupos avoids the punch easily.
Thoupos misses with a wild body shot.
Kane Thoupos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chevrolet moves out of range as Thoupos strikes.
Thoupos connects with a jab.#T4#
Thoupos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thoupos throws a shot from downtown. Chevrolet moves away and avoids it.
Chevrolet ducks under a wild hook from Thoupos.
Good work by Thoupos as he checks the leg kick.
Thoupos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chevrolet misses with a kick to the body.
Thoupos looks to score with a jab to the body but Chevrolet is just out of range.
Thoupos misses with a shot to the body
and Chevrolet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kane Thoupos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Thoupos blocks a jab.
Thoupos cracks a nice hook into Chevrolet's ribs.
Thoupos just misses with a punch to the body.
Chevrolet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thoupos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chevrolet counters with an inside leg kick.
Chevrolet missing with a left hand there. Thoupos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thoupos now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thoupos throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Chevrolet wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chevrolet looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thoupos scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#It looks like Moncontour Chevrolet has been cut.
Chevrolet takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Chevrolet might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T1#
Thoupos tests Chevrolet's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Thoupos gets a clinch.
Thoupos misses with some punches.
Chevrolet wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thoupos has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chevrolet.
Thoupos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thoupos swings wildly with an uppercut but Chevrolet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chevrolet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chevrolet tries to throw a body punch but Thoupos avoids it by throwing Chevrolet back against the cage.
Chevrolet working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chevrolet lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thoupos.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chevrolet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thoupos. #T2#
Thoupos works on Chevrolet's body with a couple of short punches.
Chevrolet has a couple of punches blocked by Thoupos.
Thoupos tries a body shot but Chevrolet blocks it.
A short right from Chevrolet on the inside.
Chevrolet misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thoupos lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chevrolet.
Chevrolet wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thoupos has him pressed against the cage.
Thoupos works on Chevrolet's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thoupos takes a shot to the head.
Thoupos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Thoupos.
Chevrolet wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Thoupos.
Thoupos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chevrolet blocks a body shot from Thoupos.
Thoupos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kane Thoupos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thoupos misses with a body punch.
Thoupos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
A frustrated look appears on Chevrolet's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thoupos works on Chevrolet's body with a couple of short punches.
Chevrolet blocking some punches.
Thoupos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thoupos lands a body shot.
Thoupos misses with a body punch.
Thoupos gets through Chevrolet's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thoupos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thoupos lands a right hand.
Thoupos lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thoupos.
Chevrolet blocks a body shot from Thoupos.
Thoupos working aggressively here.
Chevrolet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thoupos misses with some punches.
Thoupos pushes Chevrolet back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thoupos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thoupos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chevrolet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thoupos's elbow.
Thoupos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Chevrolet misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thoupos. #BC2#
Thoupos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thoupos checks the leg kick nicely there.
It seemed like Thoupos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thoupos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#KD2#
Thoupos sends Chevrolet crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Thoupos is motioning to the referee to let Chevrolet up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Chevrolet is rocked!
Thoupos grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Chevrolet takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Thoupos cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kane Thoupos!
Kane Thoupos is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Kane Thoupos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Outlaw 22
Date: Apr 16, 2022

#R1#
Thoupos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bonney circles away quickly and effectively.
Thoupos misses with a body punch
and Bonney counters with a low kick, right behind Thoupos 's knee.
Thoupos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bonney.
Thoupos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bonney swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thoupos throws a right hand that Bonney ducks under and follows up with a left that Bonney also avoids with ease.
Thoupos scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#It looks like William H Bonney has been cut.
Thoupos misses with an uppercut. Bonney saw that one coming.
Bonney looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thoupos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bonney appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoupos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Bonney.
Thoupos takes a swing at Bonney's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Bonney was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Bonney avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Bonney was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thoupos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bonney looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thoupos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Bonney's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Thoupos misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thoupos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thoupos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bonney slips a jab from Thoupos.
Thoupos throws out a powerful jab.
Thoupos throws a body shot but no joy.
Thoupos just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bonney! But no joy.
Thoupos misses with a hook to the body
and Bonney counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Kane Thoupos has been cut.#T2#
Thoupos swings for the body but Bonney moves out of range.
A nice side step and Bonney releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thoupos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonney.
Bonney takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thoupos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonney was well out of range. Poor timing from Thoupos.
Bonney looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kane Thoupos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thoupos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bonney doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thoupos misses with a hook. Bonney ducked under it nicely.
Thoupos seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL#
Thoupos instigates a clinch.
Bonney working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thoupos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bonney or not.
Thoupos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thoupos presses Bonney against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bonney fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Thoupos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thoupos throws a hook to the side of Bonney's head but Bonney sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Bonney was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Thoupos just misses with a punch to the body.
Bonney looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thoupos digs a good body shot into Bonney's ribs.
Thoupos scores with a body shot. #CL#
Thoupos forces Bonney back against the cage and clinches.
Thoupos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thoupos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bonney.
Thoupos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thoupos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thoupos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Thoupos.
A hook to the body from Thoupos.
A body shot lands from Thoupos.
Bonney looks winded!
Thoupos scores with a shoulder strike.
Thoupos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bonney backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thoupos cracks Bonney with a nice body shot.
Bonney tries to work over Thoupos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Thoupos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thoupos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Thoupos.
Thoupos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thoupos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bonney blocks a body shot from Thoupos.
Thoupos lands a body punch.
Thoupos lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Thoupos.
Bonney misses with the head strike.
Thoupos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bonney backwards. #BC#
Thoupos breaks from the clinch.
A left lands for Thoupos.
Nice body punch from Thoupos.
Bonney gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thoupos.
Thoupos misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kane Thoupos dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Thoupos has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thoupos pushes Bonney back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thoupos tries to work over Bonney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thoupos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thoupos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bonney throws a punch but it's blocked by Thoupos.
Thoupos can't find room to land a body shot as Bonney controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thoupos.
Bonney struggles to land a body shot inside as Thoupos controls his hands.
Thoupos misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Bonney fails to land.
A short right from Thoupos.
Bonney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thoupos prevents a body shot from Bonney.
Thoupos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonney throws a head punch that misses.
Thoupos works on Bonney's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonney misses with a punch on the inside.
Thoupos misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Thoupos.
Thoupos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bonney can do to turn this around?
Thoupos lands an uppercut.
Bonney is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thoupos. #T1#
Thoupos digs a right hand underneath Bonney's ribcage. Bonney let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Thoupos breaks the clinch.
Thoupos lands with a cross. #CUT#That has opened up William H Bonney's cut even more.
Thoupos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonney moves away.
Bonney feints a counter leg kick.
Thoupos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thoupos throws a series of punches but Bonney moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bonney! But no joy.
Thoupos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thoupos looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonney is just out of range.
Bonney unleashes a big counter combination but Thoupos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Thoupos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thoupos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Thoupos clinches with his opponent. #T2#
Thoupos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonney takes a shot to the head.
Thoupos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thoupos lands with a right to the head. #ROC#Bonney is rocked!
Thoupos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bonney backwards.
Bonney is still on wobbly legs! Can Thoupos finish him?
Thoupos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bonney seems to have recovered his senses.
Thoupos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thoupos scores with a shoulder strike.
Thoupos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thoupos scores with a hook to the body.
Thoupos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bonney backwards.
Thoupos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thoupos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thoupos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bonney backwards.
Kane Thoupos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Thoupos.
Thoupos lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Thoupos.
Thoupos scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Thoupos - that landed with a thud. #KD#
Thoupos drops Bonney onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bonney is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#CUT#The cut above William H Bonney's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3#
A short body shot lands from Thoupos as the two fighters clinch.
Thoupos is leaning against Bonney and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bonney's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thoupos dips a shoulder and cracks Bonney with a mighty uppercut! Bonney falls back against the cage and Thoupos unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bonney is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Thoupos screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kane Thoupos!
Kane Thoupos retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Kane Thoupos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Outlaw 18 - Thoupos vs Aury
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Thoupos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#It looks like Apollinaire Aury has been cut.
Thoupos seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Aury digs a good body shot into Thoupos's ribs.
Aury pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aury uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thoupos.
And Aury tries to counter it with a takedown but Thoupos pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No joy there for Aury, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Thoupos.
Aury swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aury missing with a left hand there. Thoupos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Aury shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thoupos is trying to defend but Aury finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Thoupos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aury is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Aury keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Aury sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thoupos defending well though.
Aury keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Aury tries to stand and escape but Thoupos is controlling the position.
Aury content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Thoupos is doing well to control the position and prevent Aury from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thoupos's corner calls for a 1-2. Thoupos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aury misses with a wild combination.
Aury falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thoupos counters with a left to the body.
Thoupos takes a swing at Aury's ribcage but misses.
Thoupos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aury moves away from the strike by Thoupos.
Thoupos slips under a jab from Aury.
A quick step to the side and Thoupos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kane Thoupos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aury looks to land a right hand but Thoupos moved out of range.
Aury uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thoupos.
Aury misses with a lunging right hand
and Thoupos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aury throws a lazy uppercut
and Thoupos scores with a counter punch that sends Aury to the canvas! Thoupos smells blood - he's punishing Aury with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Aury has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kane Thoupos!
Kane Thoupos retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Kane Thoupos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Outlaw 14 - Thoupos vs Cabal
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Cabal's corner calls for a 1-2. Cabal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thoupos moves forwards but Cabal connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cabal listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thoupos defending well as Cabal loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot lands for Thoupos.
Santino Cabal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Thoupos.
Thoupos lands a glancing blow to the side of Cabal's head.
Thoupos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thoupos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cabal.
Thoupos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thoupos throws a series of punches but Cabal moves out of range.
Cabal looks to land a combination but Thoupos avoids it well.
Thoupos throwing a counter right hand but Cabal manages to avoid it.
Cabal fails to land with a series of punches.
Thoupos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cabal digs a good hook to Thoupos's body.
Cabal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thoupos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1##KD#
Thoupos lands a left and a right that send Cabal crashing to the mat, dazed. Thoupos thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Cabal is rocked!
Cabal comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cabal looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cabal throws a jab but it's blocked by Thoupos. #KD#
Thoupos cracks Cabal with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cabal looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Thoupos finish him?
Cabal is still on wobbly legs! Can Thoupos finish him?
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!
Thoupos drops Cabal with a big left hand! Cabal is injured, injured bad! Thoupos jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kane Thoupos!
Kane Thoupos is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Kane Thoupos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Outlaw 10 - 205 Round 2
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Thoupos misses with a few strikes there.
Thoupos digs a good hook to Slice's body.
Thoupos has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Thoupos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Slice looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thoupos keeps the fight on the outside.
Thoupos wants to counter the offense by Slice and move into the clinch position.
Slice takes one on the button.#CL2#
Thoupos clinches.
Thoupos throws a punch but it's blocked by Slice.
Slice definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short body shot lands from Thoupos as the two fighters clinch.
Thoupos avoids a wild elbow strike from Slice.
Thoupos lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Thoupos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thoupos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Slice just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thoupos's brow.
Slice throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thoupos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thoupos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slice backwards.
Thoupos takes a shot to the head.
Thoupos swings wildly with an uppercut but Slice uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thoupos.
Thoupos dodges an elbow strike from Slice. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Slice fails to land.
Slice blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slice swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slice lands a nice uppercut.
Thoupos swings wildly with an uppercut but Slice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thoupos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slice backwards.
Slice misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thoupos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thoupos throws a head punch that misses.
Thoupos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thoupos tries to work over Slice's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thoupos tries to work over Slice's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slice pushes off an throws an elbow but Thoupos leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Slice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thoupos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thoupos takes a shot to the head.
Thoupos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slice swings wildly with an uppercut but Thoupos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thoupos misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Slice just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thoupos's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thoupos can't find room to land a body shot as Slice controls the action. #T2#
Slice gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thoupos tries to throw a body punch but Slice avoids it by throwing Thoupos back against the cage.
Slice lands a hook that snaps the head of Thoupos backwards.
Slice blocks a body shot from Thoupos.
Slice misses with some punches.
Thoupos blocks an uppercut.
Thoupos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thoupos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slice lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Thoupos.
The referee is keeping an eye on Slice - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Slice misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thoupos can't find room to land a body shot as Slice controls the action.
Thoupos struggles to land a body shot inside as Slice controls his hands.
Thoupos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Slice swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Slice on the inside.
Thoupos is leaning against Slice and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Slice is breathing heavily.
Thoupos lands a left hand.
Thoupos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thoupos blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Slice throws a head punch that misses.
Slice lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Slice lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thoupos.
Slice misses with an elbow strike.
Thoupos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thoupos can't find room to land a body shot as Slice controls the action.
Thoupos misses with a punch to the body.
Slice has a couple of punches blocked by Thoupos.
Slice blocks an uppercut.
Thoupos lands a nice uppercut.
Thoupos tries a body shot but Slice blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thoupos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thoupos lands a body punch.
Slice lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Slice looking to stall.
Thoupos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thoupos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thoupos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Thoupos fails to land. #T4#
Thoupos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Thoupos.
A short left from Thoupos.
Thoupos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thoupos presses Slice against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Slice misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right from Thoupos.
Thoupos lands with a left to the head.
Thoupos gets through Slice's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thoupos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slice or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thoupos.
Thoupos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slice backwards.
Slice swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slice blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thoupos blocks an elbow strike from Slice.
Thoupos scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thoupos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thoupos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thoupos digs a right hand underneath Slice's ribcage. Slice let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thoupos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thoupos is working Slice over against the cage.
Thoupos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slice's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kane Thoupos dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Thoupos connects with the punch.
Thoupos jabs at Slice's body.
Slice misses the jab.#CL#
Slice closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thoupos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thoupos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Slice misses with an elbow strike.
Slice swings wildly with an uppercut but Thoupos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thoupos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thoupos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slice's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slice.
A short uppercut from Thoupos. #ROC2#Slice is rocked!
Thoupos throws a punch but it's blocked by Slice.
Oh Slice is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thoupos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thoupos misses with a punch on the inside.
Thoupos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thoupos throws a punch but it's blocked by Slice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thoupos as Slice tries to tie him up.
Slice blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slice blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thoupos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slice seems to have got his legs back now.
Thoupos blocks the elbow strike.
Slice misses with the head strike.
Slice misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Good body shot from Thoupos.
Thoupos misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Slice throws an elbow but misses.
Thoupos lands with a short shot to the head.
Thoupos avoids the elbow strike from Slice, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Thoupos.
Thoupos scores with a shot to the side of Slice's head.
Thoupos lands a big right hand that drops Slice! The killer instinct kicks in and Thoupos finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Thoupos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kane Thoupos!
Our winner, Kane Thoupos, 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: Outlaw 8 - 205 Round 1
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1#
Ajer tries to close the distance and clinch but Thoupos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ajer wants to clinch up but Thoupos keeps it at a distance.
Thoupos tries to counter by clinching up but Ajer breaks away and moves out of range.
Ajer is looking to clinch but Thoupos is avoiding it.
Thoupos circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Thoupos counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Kritoff Ajer has been cut.
Ajer tries to close the distance and clinch but Thoupos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thoupos lands with a big right hook that stumbles Ajer - he's out on his feet here! Thoupos follows up with another monster hook that separates Ajer from consciousness! Ajer falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Thoupos stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kane Thoupos!
After winning the bout, Kane Thoupos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GROUCH FC PROVING GROUNDS 3
Date: Nov 11, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Thoupos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orion, pushing him back against the cage.
Orion lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Orion.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Orion takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Thoupos is trying to maintain a safe position but Orion gets an underhook and turns Thoupos into the cage.
Thoupos is trying to maintain a safe position but Orion gets an underhook and turns Thoupos into the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Orion.
Orion lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thoupos or not.
Orion is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Thoupos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoupos is looking to control Orion's arms but Orion gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thoupos has his back to the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thoupos is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Thoupos tries to stall but Orion uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T1#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kane Thoupos.
Thoupos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thoupos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Orion connects with a right hand. Thoupos shakes it off.#CL#
Orion moves into the clinch.
Thoupos is trying to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Thoupos wants to stall.
Thoupos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Orion manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Orion is stalling here. #T2#
Thoupos wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kane Thoupos.#CL2#
Thoupos drives through and clinches with Orion against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thoupos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Orion is keeping busy.
Thoupos should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Orion leaning his opponent against the cage.
Orion leaning his opponent against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thoupos is trying to stall.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 10:9
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 10:9
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Orion!

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