Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C361: Jiang vs Rome
Date: Nov 17, 2024

#R1#
Sershurrapal tries to close the distance and clinch but Kape swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Sershurrapal clinches.
Kape lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sershurrapal backwards.
Kape prevents the takedown attempt.
Sershurrapal has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kape avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kape doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Sershurrapal tightens his grip and picks Kape up, before dumping him to the ground. Kape manages to land in guard.
Sershurrapal pushes down on Kape's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sershurrapal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sershurrapal controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sershurrapal maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kape could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Sershurrapal has cracked it and Kape is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Sershurrapal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ibasour Sershurrapal!
Ibasour Sershurrapal seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Mafula Kape stepped up to the mic, saying '86 IQ'.

Event: SYN 1102 Ilmarinen vs Collins
Date: Oct 06, 2024

#R1#
Farman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Farman lands a slapping body shot.
Farman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kape looks to land a right hand but Farman moved out of range.
Farman cracks Kape with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kape throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farman.
Farman has a couple of punches blocked by Kape.
Farman working aggressively here.
Kape tries a body shot but Farman blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Farman.
Farman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
Nice body punch from Farman - that landed with a thud.
Farman works on Kape's body with a couple of short punches.
Kape misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Farman.
A short right from Farman on the inside.
Farman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
A short body shot lands from Kape as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
Farman scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Farman manages to break the clinch.
Kape drops his hands momentarily and Farman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kape misses with a hook. Farman ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick from Farman, right into the meat of the thigh.
Farman scores with a jab. Kape acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Farman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab, jab by Farman - just one landing.
Farman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kape under the eye.
Farman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farman scores with a hook.
We've been told by Farman's head coaches at Outlaw MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A lazy left from Farman finds it's target.
Zafir Farman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Farman.
Farman works Kape's body with a nice hook.
That kick from Farman tenderised Kape's leg. Kape is trying to keep his angry face on.
Farman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kape. That did some damage!
Farman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Farman there.#T2#
Farman throws a one two combo.
Kape lands a nice looking body shot.
Farman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kape throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Farman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Farman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Farman tries to close the distance and clinch but Kape swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big right from Kape misses.
Kape takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Farman lands a leg kick that knocks Kape off balance momentarily.
A good leg kick by Farman.
Farman connects with the punch.
A big left from Kape misses.
Good shot there by Farman.
Farman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kape takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Farman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC#Kape is rocked!
Kape stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Farman.
Farman avoids the body shot from Kape.
Kape dodges the punch combination from Farman. #T3#
Kape scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kape moves in looking to clinch but Farman pushes him off.
Farman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Farman lands an overhand right.
Farman blocks a jab.
Farman scores with a leg kick.
Farman scores with a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Kape.
Kape doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Farman works Kape's body with a nice hook.
Farman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kape.
Kape checks a leg kick.
Kape appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Farman scoring well with a low kick there.
Farman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Farman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Farman lands with a nice combination. Kape backs away looking to recover.
Kape throws a shot from downtown. Farman moves away and avoids it.
Farman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kape throws a looping overhand right but Farman ducks down to avoid it.
Kape tries to work over Farman's front leg with a kick but Farman checks it.
Farman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kape.
Kape walks into a jab.
Farman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Farman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Farman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Farman misses with a wild body shot.
Farman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Farman cracks Kape with an open hand slap.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Farman misses the shot to the body.
Kape throws a lazy right hand but Farman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A cross from Farman lands.
Farman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zafir Farman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Farman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kape's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Kape has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farman.
Farman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kape can do to turn this around?
Kape goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farman tries to throw a body punch but Kape avoids it by throwing Farman back against the cage.
Good body shot from Farman.
Farman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kape lands a nice uppercut.
Kape blocks a body shot from Farman.
Kape is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Farman is keeping busy.
Farman gets through Kape's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kape throws a punch but it's blocked by Farman.
Kape has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Farman seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kape can turn it around.
Farman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Farman prevents a body shot from Kape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farman lands with a right to the head.
Kape's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kape lands a body shot in the clinch.
Farman lands a right hand.
A short right from Farman on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farman misses with a punch on the inside.
Kape swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kape lands a right hand that snaps the head of Farman backwards. #T1#
Farman lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kape.
Kape lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Farman or not.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A shot in the inside from Farman.
Farman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kape or not.
Farman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farman throws a punch but it's blocked by Kape.
Zafir Farman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kape.
Farman lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Farman - that landed with a thud.
Farman throws a punch but it's blocked by Kape.
Farman tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kape misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kape misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farman misses with a punch on the inside.
Farman misses with a body punch.
Kape misses with a body punch.
Farman misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Kape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farman misses with a punch on the inside.
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kape.
Kape's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kape's elbow.
Farman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kape misses with a hook from the clinch.
Farman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Farman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farman misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kape creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Farman misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Farman - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kape.
Farman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farman prevents a body shot from Kape.
Farman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Farman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kape or not. #T3#
Kape tries to throw a body punch but Farman avoids it by throwing Kape back against the cage.
Farman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Farman swings wildly with an uppercut but Kape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kape lands with a left to the head.
Kape goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kape lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kape blocking some punches.
Kape working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kape scores with a hook to the body.
Kape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Kape.
Kape misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kape.
Farman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Farman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kape blocking some punches.
Farman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Farman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Farman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kape is breathing heavily.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farman prevents a body shot from Kape.
Farman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kape pushes Farman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kape swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kape doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Farman lands with a right to the head.
Farman working aggressively here.
Kape misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kape lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kape blocks a body shot from Farman.
Kape has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kape lands a right hand that snaps the head of Farman backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Farman.
Farman pushes Kape back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kape.
Still in the clinch, Farman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Farman as Kape tries to tie him up.
Farman swings wildly with an uppercut but Kape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kape blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zafir Farman dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Farman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kape's head backwards.
Farman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Farman has closed the distance and engaged Kape in a clinch.
Kape lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kape pushes Farman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kape working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kape working aggressively here.
Kape blocking some punches.
Kape misses with a body punch.
Farman misses with a body punch.
Kape misses with a punch to the body.
Farman tries to throw a body punch but Kape avoids it by throwing Farman back against the cage.
Kape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kape lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kape tries to work over Farman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Farman working aggressively here.
Farman lands a nice shot to the body.
Kape misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farman lands an uppercut.#T1#
Kape working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Kape.
Farman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kape takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farman.
Farman is leaning against Kape and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Kape scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kape has a couple of punches blocked by Farman.
Farman throws a head punch that misses.
Farman tries to throw a body punch but Kape avoids it by throwing Farman back against the cage.
Farman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kape lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Farman working aggressively here.
Kape swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farman blocks a body shot from Kape.
Kape doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kape working aggressively here.
Farman tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Farman.
Farman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kape misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mafula Kape has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kape misses with a hook to the ribs.
Farman scores with a hook to the body.
Farman scores with a shot to the side of Kape's head.
Kape misses with a punch to the body.
Farman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farman misses with a punch on the inside.
Farman presses Kape against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Farman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Farman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zafir Farman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kape working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kape.
Kape throws a punch but it's blocked by Farman.
Kape is working Farman over against the cage.
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kape misses with some punches. #T3#
Kape misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Kape - that landed with a thud.
Kape gets through Farman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kape has a couple of punches blocked by Farman.
Kape will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Farman up against the cage.
Kape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kape misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Farman blocks an uppercut.
Farman blocks a body shot from Kape. #T4#
Farman working aggressively here.
Kape misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Kape.
Kape tries to work over Farman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kape swings wildly with an uppercut but Farman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kape swings wildly with an uppercut but Farman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kape goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kape misses with the head strike.
Kape can't find room to land a body shot as Farman controls the action.
Kape struggles to land a body shot inside as Farman controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mafula Kape.
Well Farman 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zafir Farman!
A very excited looking Zafir Farman 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: SYN 1098 Panic vs Larsen
Date: Sep 22, 2024

#R1#
Vourture throws a low kick but Kape moves out of range easily.
Kape looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vourture connects with a leg kick.
Vourture keeps the fight on the outside.
Kape throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kape avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice cross by Kape.
Kape tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kape is looking to chop away at Vourture's legs.
Kape turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vourture throws a head kick that misses.
Vourture walks into a jab.#T1#
Kape throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vourture throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good leg kick by Kape.
Kape slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kape pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donk. Kape catches Vourture right on the button with a cross.
Vourture misses with a kick to the body #KD#
and Kape counters with a crisp right hand that drops Vourture! Kape lets Vourture back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Vourture is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kape tries a head kick but it misses.
Vourture is still on wobbly legs! Can Kape finish him?
Vourture gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Kape gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Vourture is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mafula Kape!

Event: SYN 1092 Cruz vs Hohenthal
Date: Aug 30, 2024

#R1#
Kape lands a head shot.
Haa swats away the attempt to clinch by Kape.
Haa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kape throws a right hand that misses
and Haa counters with a straight right hand.
Kape looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kape is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haa.
A head kick misses from Kape.
Haa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kape fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Haa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kape pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kape tried to score with a low kick but Haa checks it.
A little jabbing left from Haa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good leg kick by Kape. #T1#
Kape cracks Haa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Kape closes the distance and clinches.
Kape throws a punch but it's blocked by Haa.
Haa lands with a left to the head.
Haa taking a breather.
Haa blocks a body shot from Kape.
Haa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Kape.
Haa trying to stall but Kape improves his position.
Kape throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Haas head.
Haa pushes Kape back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kape struggles to land a body shot inside as Haa controls his hands.
Haa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
Haa scores with a hook to the body.
Haa misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Haa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Haa fails to land.
Kape lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Haa.#T2#
Kape tries to work over Haa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haa.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Haa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Haa takes a shot to the head.
Haa scores with a hook to the body.
Kape scores with a shot to the side of Haa's head.
Haa struggles to land a body shot inside as Kape controls his hands.
Haa misses with the head strike.
Haa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kape swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Haa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kape as Haa tries to tie him up.
Kape misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haa blocks an uppercut.
Kape misses with the head strike.
A short left from Kape. #T3#
Kape working aggressively here.
Haa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kape seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Haa can turn it around.
Haa stalling in the clinch but Kape improves position.
Kape lands a shoulder strike.
Kape has a couple of punches blocked by Haa.
Haa working aggressively here.
Kape lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Kape.
Kape throws a punch but it's blocked by Haa.
Haa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kape as the two fighters clinch.
Kape scores with a shoulder strike.
Kape lands a shoulder strike.
Kape lands a nice shot to the body.
Kape lands with a right to the head.
Haa is trying to stall.
Haa blocking some punches.
Kape misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haa misses with some punches.
Kape blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haa swings wildly with an uppercut but Kape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haa blocks an uppercut.
Haa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kape misses with a punch on the inside.
Kape's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kape throws a punch but it's blocked by Haa.
Kape swings wildly with an uppercut but Haa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kape lands a hook to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Haa.
Kape lands a body shot.
Haa can't find room to land a body shot as Kape controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Haa blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Haa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kape misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mafula Kape dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kape waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haa.
It seemed like Haa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Haa slips a jab from Kape.
Haa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kape is looking to clinch but Haa is avoiding it.
Kape throws a leg kick but Haa checks it.
Haa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kape is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haa.
Kape takes a swing at Haa's ribcage but misses.
Haa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kape is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haa can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kape swings widly with a right hand
and Haa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Kape misses.
Kape throws a sloppy head kick and Haa moves out of range easily. #T1#
Kape swings widly with a right hand
and Haa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Haa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kape.
It seemed like Haa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Kape misses its intended target.
Kape misses with a left hand
letting Haa counter with a right hand.
Kape tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Haa blocks a head kick by Kape.
Haa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kape waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haa.
Kape throws a sloppy head kick and Haa moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Haa! But no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kape looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2##CL#
Kape closes the distance and pushes Haa back into the cage.
Haa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kape lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Haa.
Haa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Haa tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haa tries a body shot but Kape blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Haa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kape lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kape fails to land.
Kape misses with some punches.
Kape lands a shoulder strike.
Kape stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Haa fails to land.
Kape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Kape.
Haa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
Haa tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kape scores with a hook to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kape - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kape misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haa blocking some punches.
Kape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
Haa is working Kape over against the cage.
Haa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
Haa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Kape.
Kape lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kape lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Haa.
Haa doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Haa misses with the head strike.
Haa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haa.
Kape lands a nice uppercut.
Mafula Kape has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Haa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Kape.
Kape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Kape.
Kape misses with a body punch.
Kape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haa misses with some punches.
Kape pushes Haa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kape tries to work over Haa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kape softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Haa.
Haa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kapes head.
Haa lands a shoulder strike.
Kape 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.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mafula Kape will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kape throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kape swings away with a body shot that misses
and Haa counters with a nice uppercut.
Kape swings widly with a right hand
and Haa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kape closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Haa counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kape throws out a leg kick but Haa moves out of range and Kape only half commits.
Kape throws a head kick but Haa moves out of range.
Kape misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Haa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Kape throws a head kick but Haa moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kape looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Kape pushes Haa up against the cage in a clinch.
Haa prevents a body shot from Kape.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haa.
Kape misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haa misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kape.
Haa prevents a body shot from Kape.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kape.
Heismann Haa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Haa misses with a punch on the inside.
Haa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kape swings wildly with an uppercut but Haa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haa.
Haa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kape.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Haa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Haa takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Haa scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Kape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kape.
Kape blocks an elbow strike.
Haa throws a punch but it's blocked by Kape.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haa.
Haa pushes Kape back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Haa is struggling to control the position.
Kape tries a body shot but Haa blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Haa.
Haa lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Haa lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Haa fails to land.
Kape swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haa lands with a right to the head.
Kape swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haa misses with some punches.
Kape trying to control the position but instead, Haa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kape into the cage.
Haa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Haa is stalling here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kape.
Haa misses with a punch on the inside.
Haa misses with a body punch.
Haa lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Haa.
Haa scores with a shoulder strike.
Kape has Haa pushed against the cage.
Haa working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Kape misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kape tries to throw a body punch but Haa avoids it by throwing Kape back against the cage.
Kape misses with a punch to the body.
Kape can't find room to land a body shot as Haa controls the action.
Haa tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kape swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haa lands a right hand.
Haa swings wildly with an uppercut but Kape uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Kape.
Kape goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Haa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kape lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Haa.
Haa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kape blocking some punches.
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kape misses with the head strike.
Mafula Kape is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kape looking to stall.
Haa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heismann Haa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kape 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mafula Kape!

Event: SYN 1084 Cruz vs McBean
Date: Jul 28, 2024

#R1#
A big left from Dee misses.
Kape throwing a counter right hand but Dee manages to avoid it.#CL#
Kape closes the distance and clinches.
Kape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kape working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kape digs a right hand underneath Dee's ribcage. Dee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kape.
Kape lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dee backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Kape.
Dee looks winded!
Nice body punch from Kape - that landed with a thud.
Kape lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kape stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kape stalling against the cage.
Kape scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kape presses Dee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Kape.
A shot in the inside from Kape.
Kape digs a right hand into Dee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dee's gas tank.
Kape lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kape lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#Dee is rocked!
Kape lands a right hand.
Dee is still on wobbly legs! Can Kape finish him?
Kape has Dee pressed against the cage.
Kape lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dee backwards. #T1#
Kape scores with a hook to the body.
Dee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kape stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kape softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kape throws a big uppercut that drops Dee! More strikes from Kape and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Dee lies dazed against the cage as Kape celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mafula Kape!

Event: SYN 1075 Bleak vs Matijevic
Date: Jun 14, 2024

#R1#
Kape throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kape lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kape dips to his left and cracks Tacarante with an uppercut!
Tacarante thuds his right hand into Kape's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kape scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kape connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tacarante momentarily.
Kape ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kape tried to counter with a leg kick but Tacarante avoided it.
Tacarante's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kape connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tacarante scrambles back to his feet.
Kape tries to clinch but Tacarante moves out of range.
Tacarante tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kape throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kape uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tacarante.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tacarante circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tacarante counters with a nice body shot.
Kape keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kape displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tacarante. #T1#
Kape throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tacarante stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tacarante throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kape is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kape misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tacarante counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tacarante pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mafula Kape is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kape uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tacarante.
Kape misses with a hook
enabling Tacarante to counter with a crisp jab.
Tacarante scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kape in his tracks.
Kape throws a leg kick
and Tacarante counters with a nice uppercut.
Kape tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kape looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kape lands a glancing blow to the side of Tacarante's head.
Kape throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kape lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kape.
Kape on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Tacarante connects with the punch.#CL#
Kape rushes Tacarante and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kape working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Tacarante.
A bit of stalling here from Kape.
Kape pushes Tacarante back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kape tries to throw a body punch but Tacarante avoids it by throwing Kape back against the cage.
Kape misses with some punches.
Tacarante doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tacarante misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kape working aggressively here.
Tacarante misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Kape.
A body shot lands from Tacarante.
Tacarante makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Tacarante.
Kape tries to work over Tacarante's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kape misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tacarante tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kape's elbow. #T3#
Kape misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kape tries to throw a body punch but Tacarante avoids it by throwing Kape back against the cage.
Kape lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kape misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tacarante doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tacarante scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kape misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tacarante tries a body shot but Kape blocks it.
Tacarante tries to throw a body punch but Kape avoids it by throwing Tacarante back against the cage.
Tacarante throws a punch but it's blocked by Kape.
Kape scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kape prevents a body shot from Tacarante.
Kape misses with a body punch.
Kape misses with a punch on the inside.
Tacarante misses with a body punch.
Kape swings wildly with an uppercut but Tacarante uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tacarante.
Tacarante stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tacarante struggles to land a body shot inside as Kape controls his hands. #T4#
Tacarante prevents a body shot from Kape.
Tacarante can't find room to land a body shot as Kape controls the action.
Tacarante misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Tacarante pulls guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tacarante keeping moving, preventing Kape from controlling successfully.
Kape trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tacarante manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Tacarante sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Saul Tacarante will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kape lands a front kick.
Kape feints and then cracks Tacarante's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tacarante down.
Kape moves out of range as Tacarante strikes.
Kape swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tacarante.
Kape tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tacarante paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tacarante lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tacarante checks a leg kick.
Nice cross by Kape.
Kape is looking to clinch.
Tacarante takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tacarante throws the left hand but Kape avoids the punch easily.
Kape misses the body punch
and Tacarante counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kape displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tacarante throws out the jab.
Kape scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tacarante has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kape.#T1##CL#
Kape clinches up with Tacarante and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kape fails to land.
Tacarante has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kape seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tacarante can turn it around.
Kape tries to throw a body punch but Tacarante avoids it by throwing Kape back against the cage.
Tacarante lands a nice shot to the body.
Tacarante scores with a hook to the body.
Tacarante lands a shoulder strike.
Tacarante tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tacarante tries to throw a body punch but Kape avoids it by throwing Tacarante back against the cage.
Kape tries to stall but Tacarante uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A left hand lands to the body for Tacarante.
Kape misses with a punch to the body.
Tacarante prevents a body shot from Kape.
A nice left hand lands by Tacarante.
Tacarante blocks a body shot from Kape.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kape.
A hook to the body from Tacarante.
Tacarante tries a body shot but Kape blocks it.
Tacarante is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kape to keep the fight standing.
Tacarante misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Tacarante. #T2#
Tacarante tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tacarante lands with a light punch inside.
Tacarante can't find room to land a body shot as Kape controls the action.
Kape swings wildly with an uppercut but Tacarante uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tacarante has a couple of punches blocked by Kape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Tacarante.
Tacarante blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kape working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saul Tacarante seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tacarante lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kape tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tacarante's elbow.
Tacarante tries to throw a body punch but Kape avoids it by throwing Tacarante back against the cage.
Tacarante throws a head punch that misses.
Tacarante misses with a punch to the body.
Kape lands with a short shot to the head.
Tacarante works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kape tries to stall but Tacarante uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kape misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tacarante blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Tacarante.
Kape misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Tacarante tries a body shot but Kape blocks it.
Tacarante lands a right hand.
Kape swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tacarante blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tacarante doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kape misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tacarante lands a body punch.
Tacarante tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tacarante lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kape lands an uppercut.
Tacarante blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tacarante tries to throw a body punch but Kape avoids it by throwing Tacarante back against the cage.
Kape misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kape misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kape lands a shot to the body.
Kape lands with a right to the head.
Kape tries a body shot but Tacarante blocks it.
Nice body punch from Tacarante - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kape throws a head punch that misses.
Tacarante tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tacarante blocking some punches. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tacarante creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tacarante misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tacarante doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tacarante misses with a punch on the inside.
Tacarante tries to pull guard but Kape holds him up against the cage and eventually Tacarante drops back down to his feet.
Kape scores with a shot to the side of Tacarante's head.
A head punch on the inside from Kape fails to land.
Tacarante lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kape throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tacarante lands a hook that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
Kape has a couple of punches blocked by Tacarante.
Tacarante doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tacarante misses with a body punch.
Tacarante scores with a hook to the body.
Tacarante struggles to land a body shot inside as Kape controls his hands.
Tacarante working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tacarante lands a nice uppercut.
Tacarante taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Saul Tacarante will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kape misses the body punch
and Tacarante counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kape thows a leg kick but Tacarante checks it
and Tacarante counters with a nice uppercut.
Kape moves away from the strike by Tacarante.
A low kick from Kape is predictable there
and Tacarante counters with a nice uppercut.
Kape misses with a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Tacarante blocks the low kick.
Tacarante looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kape feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tacarantes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tacarante digs a good body shot into Kape's ribs.
Kape misses with a right hand
and Tacarante counters with a stiff right hand.
Kape throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kape throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Tacarante to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kape takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kape takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A shot to the body from Kape misses
and Tacarante cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tacarante misses with a straight right. #T1#
Tacarante throws the left hand but Kape avoids the punch easily.
Tacarante throws a hook but Kape blocks it.
Kape throws a sloppy body shot
and Kape takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick from Kape misses.
Tacarante might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kape misses the shot to the body.
Tacarante unleashes a big counter combination but Kape bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kape misses with an uppercut
and Tacarante counters with a stiff right hand.
Tacarante throws a lazy right hand but Kape sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kape is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tacarante bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kape throws out a loose jab but Tacarante uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kape throws a lazy uppercut
and Tacarante counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kape throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tacarante counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kape misses with a leg kick
and Tacarante counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tacarante has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tacarante digs a good hook to Kape's body.
Kape swings widly with a right hand
and Tacarante counters with a nice uppercut.
Mafula Kape has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Kape clinches up with Tacarante and pushes him back against the cage.
Kape misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kape prevents a body shot from Tacarante.
Kape takes a shot to the head.
Tacarante lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kape misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tacarante lands with a short shot to the head.
Tacarante can't find room to land a body shot as Kape controls the action.
Tacarante throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kapes head.
Kape tries to work over Tacarante's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tacarante blocks an uppercut.
Kape misses with the head strike.
Tacarante has a couple of punches blocked by Kape.
Tacarante lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kape misses with a body punch.
Saul Tacarante is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kape misses with a body punch.
Kape misses with a punch to the body.
Tacarante blocks a body shot from Kape. #T3#
Tacarante misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kape misses with the head strike.
Tacarante lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tacarante blocks a body shot from Kape.
Tacarante swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tacarante can't find room to land a body shot as Kape controls the action.
Kape swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tacarante misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tacarante can't find room to land a body shot as Kape controls the action.
Kape misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tacarante lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kape or not.
Kape swings wildly with an uppercut but Tacarante uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kape goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kape can't find room to land a body shot as Tacarante controls the action.
Kape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Tacarante blocks a body shot from Kape.
Tacarante tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tacarante takes a shot to the head.
Tacarante lands a body punch.
Tacarante lands a body punch.
Kape working aggressively here. #TD2#
Tacarante pulls guard successfully.
Tacarante is pulling down on Kape's head. It's preventing any offense from Kape, at least for the moment.
Tacarante keeping full guard, as Kape tries to pass.
Tacarante is controlling Kape's posture.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Saul Tacarante!
Saul Tacarante seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HZN 19 Shredder v Shakes
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hoshino.
A big right from Hoshino misses.
Hoshino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hoshino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kape manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kape swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kape throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoshino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoshino staying out of range there.
Hoshino appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Kape gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kape throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Hoshino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kape has a couple of punches blocked by Hoshino.
Hoshino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino blocking some punches.
Kape misses with a body punch.
Kape misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kape works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kape throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kape creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Kape displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hoshino up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Hoshino.
Kape throws a head punch that misses.
Kape avoids a wild elbow strike from Hoshino.
Kape tries to throw a body punch but Hoshino avoids it by throwing Kape back against the cage.
Kape throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kape fails to land.
Kape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoshino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kape lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoshino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kape misses with some punches.
Hoshino lands with a left to the head.
Hoshino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kape's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Kape fails to land.
Kape misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kape swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoshino uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Hoshino presses Kape against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kape swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoshino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kape lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoshino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kape misses with a body punch.
Hoshino has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kape seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hoshino can turn it around.
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kape misses with a punch on the inside.
Kape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hoshino misses with some punches.
Kape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kape gets through Hoshino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hoshino manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kape tries to work over Hoshino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kape makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Kape swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoshino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kape makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hoshino scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kape swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kape lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kape throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kape lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
I was talking to Kape's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hoshino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kape blocking some punches.
Hoshino manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hoshino misses with the head strike.
Kape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kape tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoshino's elbow. #T4#
Hoshino misses with an elbow over the top.
Kape presses Hoshino against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hoshino digs a right hand underneath Kape's ribcage. Kape let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Kape - that landed with a thud.
Hoshino misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoshino lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoshino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hoshino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kape throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hoshino takes a shot to the head.
Hoshino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kape tries to throw a body punch but Hoshino avoids it by throwing Kape back against the cage.
Kape lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoshino pushes off an throws an elbow but Kape leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoshino.
Kape lands with a light punch inside.
Hoshino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kape tries to stall but Hoshino uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mafula Kape 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#
Hoshino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kape was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoshino.
Hoshino lands the left hand.
Kape throws a lazy body kick
letting Hoshino counter with a right hand.
Kape connects with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Hoshino misses
and Kape counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kape tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoshino throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hoshino tries to clinch but Kape moves out of range.
Kape moves forwards but Hoshino connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kape on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Hoshino does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kape throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoshino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoshino misses with a jab to the body
letting Kape counter with a right hand. #T1#
Kape misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Hoshino counters by moving into the clinch.
Kape looking to stall.
Hoshino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kape doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kape has a couple of punches blocked by Hoshino.
Mafula Kape has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kape lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kape softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kape lands with a left to the head.
Hoshino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kape softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hoshino is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoshino.
Kape tries a body shot but Hoshino blocks it.
Kape is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoshino can do to turn this around?
Kape lands a body shot.
Hoshino blocking some punches. #T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoshino.
Hoshino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoshino prevents a body shot from Kape.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kape.
A head punch on the inside from Kape fails to land.
Kape doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kape takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kape doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kape throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoshino.
Kape swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hoshino working aggressively here.
Kape throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoshino.
Kape scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hoshino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hoshino blocking some punches.
Kape misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoshino gets through Kape's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kape fails to land. #T3#
Kape lands a hook that snaps the head of Hoshino backwards.
Kape is working Hoshino over against the cage.
Hoshino lands an elbow inside that Kape shrugs off.
Hoshino lands a shot to the body.
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoshino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kapes head.
Kape misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hoshino lands a shoulder strike.
Hoshino throws an elbow but it misses.
Hoshino scores with a shot to the side of Kape's head.
Kape lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kape misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Kape.
Kape misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoshino struggles to land a body shot inside as Kape controls his hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoshino lands a left hand.
Kape throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Kape goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kape.
Hoshino misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hoshino pushes off an throws an elbow but Kape leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kape tries a body shot but Hoshino blocks it.
Hoshino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoshino tries to throw a body punch but Kape avoids it by throwing Hoshino back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoshino.
Hoshino pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hoshino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kape is pushing Hoshino up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mafula Kape will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Hoshino avoids the head kick by Kape.
Hoshino tries to counter with a clinch but Kape shakes him off and moves away.
Kape slips under a jab.
Kape takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
Kape closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hoshino prevents a body shot from Kape.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kape.
Hoshino has a couple of punches blocked by Kape.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hoshino throws an elbow but misses.
Kape pushes Hoshino back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kape misses with some punches.
Hoshino scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kape.
Kape presses Hoshino against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kape tries a body shot but Hoshino blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Kape.
Hoshino blocking some punches. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Kape.
Kape lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kape tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoshino's elbow.
Kape blocks a body shot from Hoshino.
Hoshino blocks a body shot from Kape.
Kape scores with a hook to the body.
Kape is leaning against Hoshino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kape lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hoshino misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kape fails to land.
Kape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoshino throws a punch but it's blocked by Kape.
Kape blocks an uppercut.
Kape scores with a shot to the side of Hoshino's head.
Kape lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoshino tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Kape fails to land.
Kape goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Kape misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Kape scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kape lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kape.
Hoshino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hoshino prevents a body shot from Kape.
Hoshino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yuuji Hoshino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hoshino scores with a shot to the side of Kape's head.
Hoshino misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kape creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kape working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoshino.
Hoshino misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoshino being controlled against the cage.
Hoshino cracks Kape with a nice body shot.#T3#
Kape tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoshino's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hoshino.
Kape misses with some punches.
Kape working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hoshino blocks a body shot from Kape.
Kape lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hoshino backwards.
Hoshino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Hoshino.
Kape misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kape misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Kape.
Kape working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kape misses with a punch to the body.
Kape digs a right hand underneath Hoshino's ribcage. Hoshino let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Kape misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Kape.
Nice body punch from Kape - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kape.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kape scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Kape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoshino misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoshino.
Kape prevents a body shot from Hoshino.
Kape scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kape's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kape lands a shoulder strike.
Kape swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kape blocking some punches.
Kape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Kape as the two fighters clinch.
Mafula Kape is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hoshino lands a body shot in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mafula Kape showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kape, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mafula Kape!

Event: HZN Fight Night Kape v Slow
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Slow forces Kape back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kape creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Slow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kape lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slow or not.
Slow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kape pushes Slow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kape lands a shoulder strike.
Kape tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slow's elbow.
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Kape's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Slow is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Slow tries a body shot but Kape blocks it.
Kape lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Slow swings wildly with an uppercut but Kape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kape blocks a body shot from Slow.
Slow works on Kape's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kape fails to land.
Kape prevents a body shot from Slow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slow.
Slow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slow lands a hook that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kape.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kape creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slow.
Slow swings wildly with an uppercut but Kape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slow lands a hook that snaps the head of Kape backwards. #T1#
Kape throws a head punch that misses.
Kape misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slow can't find room to land a body shot as Kape controls the action.
Kape presses Slow against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slow.
Slow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Slow misses with a punch on the inside.
Slow misses with a punch on the inside.
Slow swings wildly with an uppercut but Kape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slow lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kape.
Slow misses with a punch on the inside.
Kape lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slow backwards.
Slow has a couple of punches blocked by Kape.
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kape struggles to land a body shot inside as Slow controls his hands.
Kape doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slow misses with a punch on the inside.
Slow blocking some punches.
Kape working aggressively here.
Kape stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slow.
Kape lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slow backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slow tries to throw a body punch but Kape avoids it by throwing Slow back against the cage.
Kape presses Slow against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kape misses with a punch on the inside.
Slow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kape.
Kape scores with a shoulder strike.
Slow tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kape makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#Slow is rocked!
Kape pushes Slow against the cage. Kape is working some dirty boxing. Kape pushes off with a quick right hook! Slow goes down! Slow tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Kape moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mafula Kape!

Event: HZN 6 Tenryu v Farah
Date: Feb 09, 2024

#R1#
Vourture scores with a nice body kick. #CL#
Kape gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kape swings wildly with an uppercut but Vourture uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vourture tries to land a knee to the head but Kape blocks with his arms. #BC2#
Vourture breaks from the clinch.
Kape checks a low kick from Vourture.
Vourture lands with a slapping head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kape. That's going to slow Vourture down.
Kape looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kape wants to clinch but Vourture slips to the side
and Vourture counters with an inside leg kick.
Kape connects with an inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Vourture checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vourture.
Kape is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kape tries to clinch but Vourture is having none of it.
Vourture throws a fast counter high kick but Kape manages to duck under it in time.
Kape lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kape throws an overhand right that lands on Vourture's shoulder, as Vourture tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Kape misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vourture. That's going to slow Kape down.
Vourture pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kape is looking to slow Vourture down with leg kicks.
A jab from Kape misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vourture! But no joy.
Vourture throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vourture looks to land a body kick but Kape moved away.
Mafula Kape seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kape lands a leg kick that knocks Vourture off balance momentarily.
Vourture loads up on a big right hand but Kape slips the punch.#CL#
Kape clinches up against the cage.
Kape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Kape.
Kape is leaning against Vourture and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vourture trying to stall but Kape improves his position.
Vourture throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vourture using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kape has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vourture with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T2#
Vourture lands a right hand.
Kape lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kape lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vourture.
Kape lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kape lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kape slowing the pace effectively.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vourture using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kape has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vourture is leaning against Kape and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kape misses with a punch to the body.
Vourture tries to land a knee to the head but Kape blocks with his arms. #BC2#
Vourture manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Kape throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A solid body kick from Vourture.
Kape darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kape needs to keep his hands up - Vourture had a free shot at his head there.
A head kick misses from Kape.
Vourture misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3##CL#
Kape gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vourture blocks a body shot from Kape.
Kape lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vourture backwards.
Kape lands a right hand.
Vourture has had enough of the clinch but Kape keeps him there for the moment.
Vourture is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kape scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kape misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Kape.
Kape swings wildly with an uppercut but Vourture uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vourture lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kape or not.
Kape goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kape can't find room to land a body shot as Vourture controls the action.
Kape lands a left hand.
Kape tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vourture's elbow.
Kape misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kape blocks an uppercut.
Kape tries a body shot but Vourture blocks it.
Vourture stalling in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vourture using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kape has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T4#
Vourture with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vourture's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kape is leaning against Vourture and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vourture trying to control the position but instead, Kape has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vourture into the cage.
Vourture misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vourture blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vourture can't break the clinch.
Vourture misses with some punches.
Vourture trying to stall but Kape improves his position.
A short right from Vourture on the inside.
Kape throws a punch but it's blocked by Vourture.
Kape misses with the head strike.
Vourture lands a nice knee to the body.
Vourture doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vourture is trying to force a seperation but Kape has the dominant position.
Vourture being controlled against the cage.
Kape scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mafula Kape 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#
A lazy left from Kape finds it's target.
Kape throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vourture cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kape is looking to clinch but Vourture is avoiding it.
Kape tries to clinch but Vourture is having none of it.
Vourture keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kape misses with a jab to the body
and Vourture counters with a straight right hand.
Vourture circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vourture counters with a nice uppercut.
Kape moves to clinch but Vourture breaks away
and Vourture counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kape tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vourture manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vourture looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Kape moves into range and clinches up with Vourture.
Mafula Kape has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kape just leaning against Vourture, taking a breather. #T1#
Vourture wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kape can't find room to land a body shot as Vourture controls the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vourture throws a head punch that misses.
Kape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vourture looking to slow down the pace here.
Kape scores with a shot to the side of Vourture's head.
Kape lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kape throws a punch but it's blocked by Vourture.
Kape throws a punch but it's blocked by Vourture.
Vourture misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kape.
Vourture trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Vourture breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A solid body kick from Vourture.
Kape throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kape throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kape tries to clinch but Vourture moves out of range.
Vourture was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Good leg kick by Kape. #T2#
Vourture avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kape fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vourture. That's going to slow Kape down.
Kape throws a lazy body kick
and Vourture counters with a nice leg kick.
Vourture scores with a push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kape swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vourture lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vourture avoids the head kick by Kape.
Kape wants to clinch up but Vourture keeps it at a distance.
Kape throws a leg kick which misses Vourture's front leg but catches the back leg as Vourture tries to avoid it.
Vourture misses with a kick to the body
and Kape counters with an outside leg kick.
Vourture looks for the body kick but Kape saw that one coming.
Kape fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vourture just manages to avoid it.
Kape misses with a low kick. #T3##CL#
Kape has Vourture up against the cage in a clinch.
Kape lands a hook that snaps the head of Vourture backwards.
Vourture swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vourture misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kape pushes Vourture back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kape misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kape misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kape lands with a right to the head.
Kape lands a shoulder strike.
Kape swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kape scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Kape.
Vourture misses with a knee to the head.
Vourture tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kape works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vourture blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Vourture's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Vourture's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kape feints and then cracks Vourture's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vourture down. #T4#
Vourture throws a leg kick but Kape checks it.
Kape closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vourture counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vishis Vourture seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kape has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vourture.
Kape stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kape is looking to clinch but Vourture is avoiding it.
Vourture flicks out a counter leg kick but Kape steps away.
Vourture throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kape appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kape scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vourture throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vourture drops his hands momentarily and Kape takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kape is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kape takes a swing at Vourture's ribcage but misses.
Vourture throws out a counter right but Kape avoids it with no problem.
That kick from Vourture tenderised Kape's leg. Kape is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vourture - that will leave a mark!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mafula Kape will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Kape clinches up with Vourture and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kape - that landed with a thud.
Vourture misses with a punch on the inside.
Vourture's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vourture landing knees to the body.
Vourture tries a knee to the head but Kape blocks it.
Vourture's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vourture has a couple of punches blocked by Kape.
Vourture has had enough of the clinch but Kape keeps him there for the moment.
Kape lands a nice shot to the body.
Vourture stalling in the clinch but Kape improves position.
Vourture tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vourture looking to stall.
Kape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kape working aggressively here.
Kape lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vourture backwards.
Vourture unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kape lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kape misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vourture tries a knee to the head but Kape blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Vourture's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
A hook to the body from Kape.
Vourture takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right hook to the body lands for Kape.
Kape will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kape scores with a shoulder strike.
Vourture misses with a body punch.
Kape just leaning against Vourture, taking a breather.
Kape softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vourture using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kape has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kape swings wildly with an uppercut but Vourture uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kape tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vourture's elbow.
Vourture misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kape blocks a body shot from Vourture.
Kape stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kape as Vourture tries to tie him up.
Kape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kape.
Kape makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Vourture.
Vourture throws a punch but it's blocked by Kape. #T2#
Vourture lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vourture is trying to maintain a safe position but Kape gets an underhook and turns Vourture into the cage.
Vourture utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kape lands with a light punch inside.
Kape avoiding damage as Vourture throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kape.
Vourture tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kape avoids it.
Kape lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Vourture escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kape tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vourture paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vourture replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kape blocks it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kape checks a leg kick.
Vourture fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kape.
Kape tries to clinch up.
Vourture is looking for the big counter here.
Kape wants to slow Vourture down by chopping away at his legs.
Vourture takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T3#
Kape plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL#
Kape takes the fight into the clinch.
Kape works on Vourture's body with a couple of short punches.
Kape working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vourture misses with a punch on the inside.
Kape struggles to land a body shot inside as Vourture controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vishis Vourture has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kape lands a nice uppercut.
Vourture tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Kape fails to land.
Kape scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vourture lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kape.
Vourture working Kape over with knees to the body.
Vourture scores a nice knee to the body. #BC2#
Vourture's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Vourture. #T4#
Vourture takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick from Vourture misses.
Kape connects with a nice looking jab. #CL#
Kape rushes Vourture and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kape scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kape lands a hook that snaps the head of Vourture backwards.
Kape lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kape is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vourture can do to turn this around?
Vourture doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vourture.
Kape lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vourture blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vourture tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kape's elbow.
A knee to the head by Vourture.
Still in the clinch, Kape scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kape lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vourture or not.
Mafula Kape is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vourture lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kape.
Vourture goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mafula Kape showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kape, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mafula Kape!

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

#R1#
Hongtong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kape attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hongtong lands a nice hook to Kape's body. Kape takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hongtong 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.
Kape thumps Hongtong with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Hongtong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kape takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kape takes a swing at Hongtong's ribcage but misses.
Kape tries to clinch but Hongtong moves away
and Hongtong counters with a nice uppercut.
Hongtong swats away the attempt to clinch by Kape.
Kape looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hongtong fakes the leg kick and cracks Kape in the body. #CL#
Kape gets a clinch.
Kape tries to throw a body punch but Hongtong avoids it by throwing Kape back against the cage.
Hongtong gets through Kape's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kape throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kape misses with some punches.
Kape is leaning against Hongtong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hongtong swings wildly with an uppercut but Kape uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Hongtong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Hongtong.
A right hand to the body from Hongtong.
A short right from Kape on the inside.
Hongtong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hongtong.
Kape misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hongtong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Hongtong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hongtong swings wildly with an uppercut but Kape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kape tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hongtong's elbow.
Kape swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kape scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kape tries to throw a body punch but Hongtong avoids it by throwing Kape back against the cage.
Kape scores with a hook to the body.
Hongtong scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kape lands with a light punch inside.
Kape throws a head punch that misses.
Kape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kape cracks Hongtong with a nice body shot.
Kape misses with the head strike.
Kape blocks an uppercut.
Kape misses with a punch to the body.
Hongtong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kape misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hongtong.
Kape lands a shoulder strike.
Kape misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hongtong fails to land.
Kape misses with the head strike.
Hongtong misses with the head strike.
Hongtong lands an uppercut.
Kape tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hongtong's elbow. #T3#
Hongtong misses with a punch to the body.
Hongtong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hongtong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hongtong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hongtong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hongtong tries to stall but Kape uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kape lands a nice uppercut.
Kape makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hongtong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kape misses with some punches.
Kape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kape struggles to land a body shot inside as Hongtong controls his hands.
Kape misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kape misses with a body punch.
Kape misses with some punches.
Hongtong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kape backwards. #T4#
Kape doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hongtong lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hongtong scores with a shoulder strike.
Kape blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Kape.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kape.
Hongtong misses with the head strike.
Hongtong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
Hongtong prevents a body shot from Kape.
Hongtong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kape.
Kape lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hongtong backwards.
Hongtong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hongtong working aggressively here.
Hongtong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hongtong digs a right hand into Kape's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kape's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kape misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hongtong pushes Kape back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kob Khun Hongtong 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#
Kape tries to clinch up
and Hongtong counters with a low kick, right behind Kape 's knee.
Kape throws a push kick but Hongtong slaps the foot to one side.
Hongtong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hongtong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kape finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kape fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hongtong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kape moves in looking to clinch but Hongtong pushes him off.
Hongtong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kape throws a leg kick but Hongtong moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kape misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hongtong.
Hongtong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kape moves away.
Kob Khun Hongtong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kape doesn't manage to clinch there - Hongtong circles away.
Mafula Kape seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hongtong with a nice calf kick.
Kape misses with a leg kick
and Hongtong counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Kape.#T1#
Hongtong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hongtong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kape fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hongtong manages to avoid it.
Hongtong thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Kape takes the fight into the clinch.
Hongtong tries a body shot but Kape blocks it.
Hongtong misses with a punch on the inside.
Kape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kape has a couple of punches blocked by Hongtong.
Hongtong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hongtong misses with some punches.
Hongtong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hongtong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kape working aggressively here.
Kape working aggressively here.
Hongtong blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Kape misses with some punches.
A short left from Hongtong.
Hongtong lands a nice shot to the body.
Hongtong prevents a body shot from Kape.
Kape lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hongtong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hongtong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hongtong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hongtong misses with a punch to the body.
Kape misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hongtong.
Kape swings wildly with an uppercut but Hongtong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hongtong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hongtong swings wildly with an uppercut but Kape uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kape.
Hongtong prevents a body shot from Kape.
Kape misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Hongtong misses with some punches.
Hongtong prevents a body shot from Kape.
Kape tries a body shot but Hongtong blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Hongtong.
Kape is leaning against Hongtong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kape misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hongtong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kape tries to throw a body punch but Hongtong avoids it by throwing Kape back against the cage.
Hongtong swings wildly with an uppercut but Kape uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hongtong.
Kape misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kape.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hongtong.
A head punch on the inside from Kape fails to land.
Hongtong can't find room to land a body shot as Kape controls the action.
Hongtong lands with a light punch inside.
Hongtong has a couple of punches blocked by Kape. #T4#
Hongtong has a couple of punches blocked by Kape.
Hongtong lands a body shot.
Kob Khun Hongtong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kape stalling against the cage.
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hongtong lands a right hand.
Hongtong blocks a body shot from Kape.
Kape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Hongtong as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hongtong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hongtong cracks Kape with a nice body shot.
Kape misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Hongtong.
Hongtong prevents a body shot from Kape.
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hongtong misses with a punch on the inside.
Hongtong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Kape scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kob Khun Hongtong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kape's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Hongtong ducks under a wild hook from Kape.
Hongtong throws out a counter right but Kape avoids it with no problem.
Hongtong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hongtong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hongtong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hongtong lands an uppercut.
Kape can't find room to land a body shot as Hongtong controls the action.
Hongtong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
Hongtong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
Hongtong swings wildly with an uppercut but Kape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hongtong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kape misses with a body punch.
Hongtong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hongtong blocks a body shot from Kape.
Hongtong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hongtong misses with the head strike. #T1#
Kape tries to work over Hongtong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kape has Hongtong pushed against the cage.
Hongtong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
Hongtong digs a right hand into Kape's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kape's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hongtong.
Hongtong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kape tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hongtong's elbow.
Hongtong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kape working aggressively here.
Hongtong lands a hook that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
Kape throws a head punch that misses.
Kape lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kape tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hongtong's elbow.
Kape working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kape fails to land.
Hongtong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mafula Kape has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kob Khun Hongtong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kape misses with a body punch.
Hongtong blocks a body shot from Kape.
Kape working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kape can't find room to land a body shot as Hongtong controls the action.
Good body shot from Kape.
Kape misses with the head strike.
Kape swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kape throws a punch but it's blocked by Hongtong.
Kape tries to work over Hongtong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hongtong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hongtong blocks an uppercut.
Kape misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Kape misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hongtong blocks an uppercut.
Kape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kape.
Hongtong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
Kape stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hongtong scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hongtong.
Kape throws a punch but it's blocked by Hongtong.
Hongtong blocks a body shot from Kape.
Kape misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hongtong can't find room to land a body shot as Kape controls the action. #T4#
Hongtong blocks a body shot from Kape.
Kape tries to throw a body punch but Hongtong avoids it by throwing Kape back against the cage.
Hongtong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kape's elbow.
Kape misses with the head strike.
Kape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kape has a couple of punches blocked by Hongtong.
Kape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kape misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hongtong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kape pushes Hongtong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kape.
Kape digs a right hand into Hongtong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hongtong's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kape swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mafula Kape.
Well Hongtong has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kob Khun Hongtong!
A relieved looking Kob Khun Hongtong 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 189: Diggs vs Daan
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Huang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kape.
Kape misses with a low kick.
Kape is looking to clinch but Huang is avoiding it. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Huang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kape has him pressed against the cage.
Huang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kape tries to work over Huang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Huang is trying to break the clinch but Kape has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Huang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Kape clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Huang.
Huang lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Mafula Kape has been cut.
Kape keeps control of Huang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Huang blocking some punches.
Huang blocking some punches.
Huang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Huang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kape has a couple of punches blocked by Huang.
I was talking to Kape's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Huang takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kape misses with a hook to the ribs.
Huang prevents a body shot from Kape.
Huang misses with the head strike. #T1#
Kape misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Huang.
Kape lands a nice uppercut.
Huang misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Huang.
Huang has had enough of the clinch but Kape keeps him there for the moment.
Huang lands an uppercut.
Kape lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Huang lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Huang.
Huang tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Huang misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Huang.
Huang working hard to break the clinch.
Huang is trying to push Kape away but Kape has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kape avoids a wild elbow strike from Huang.
Kape misses with some punches. #BC2#
Huang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Huang is looking to chop away at Kape's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huang blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Huang.
Huang missing with a left hand there. Kape was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Kape throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Huang misses.
Kape misses with a body kick.
Kape avoids the body shot from Huang.
Kape clobbers Huang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Huang thuds a left hand into Kape's body.
Kape tries to clinch but Huang is having none of it.
Huang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Huang throws a low kick but Kape avoids it.
Huang swings for the body but Kape moves out of range.
Kape ducks under a wild hook from Huang.
Kape moves out of range of the strikes.
Huang scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good leg kick by Huang.
Huang throws out a powerful jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kape lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Huang has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Huang and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Huang missing with a left hand there. Kape was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kape ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Kape pushes Huang up against the cage in a clinch.
Huang tries to break the clinch but Kape is controlling the position. #T3#
Huang tries to break free but Kape pushes him back against the cage.
Kape lands a shot to the body.
Kape avoids a wild elbow strike from Huang.
Kape lands a shot to the body.
Kape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Huang has had enough of the clinch but Kape keeps him there for the moment.
Kape blocking some punches.
Huang displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kape up against the cage.
Kape lands a left hand that snaps the head of Huang backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Huang.
Huang is trying to break free.
Kape has a couple of punches blocked by Huang. #BC2#
Huang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheers as Kape lands an impressive looking overhand right. Huang doesn't seem phased though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kape. That's going to slow Huang down. #CL#
Kape has taken the fight to the clinch.
Huang misses with a knee strike.
Kape lands a body shot in the clinch.
Huang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
Huang lands a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kape.
Huang looks winded!
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!
Kape throws a punch but it's blocked by Huang.
Kape has Huang pressed against the cage, preventing Huang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Huang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Huang misses with a punch on the inside.
Kape works on Huang's body with a couple of short punches.
Kape dodges an elbow strike from Huang.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Huang.
Kape is leaning against Huang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kape misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kape softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kape cracks Huang with a nice body shot.
Kape working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kape is leaning against Huang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kape's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Huang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kape lands a nice shot to the body.
Kape softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kape goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lee Huang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mafula Kape's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Huang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kape misses with a low kick.
Kape ducks under a wild hook from Huang.#CL#
Kape moves into the clinch.
Huang takes a shot to the head.
Kape blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Kape.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kape.
Huang has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kape seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Huang can turn it around.
Kape stalling in the clinch.
Huang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kape is looking to control Huang's arms but Huang gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kape has his back to the cage.
A short right from Kape.
Still in the clinch, Kape scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kape scores with a hook to the body.
Kape goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Huang throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Huang blocks a body shot from Kape.
Mafula Kape has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kape misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Huang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Huang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kape has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Huang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kape lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kape misses with some punches.
Kape softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Huang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
Kape misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kape misses with the head strike.
Kape cracks Huang with a nice body shot.
Huang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kape lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kape lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Kape.
Huang is breathing heavily.
Huang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kape lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Kape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Kape scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Kape on the inside.
Kape struggles to land a body shot inside as Huang controls his hands.
Huang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kape has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kape.
Kape is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kape digs a right hand into Huang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Huang's gas tank. #T2#
Kape stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kape.
A frustrated look appears on Huang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kape is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huang can do to turn this around?
Kape lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kape digs a right hand into Huang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Huang's gas tank.
A short right from Kape.
Kape throws a head punch that misses.
Huang tries to circle away but Kape has him pinned against the cage.
Kape pushes Huang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kape lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Kape.
Huang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kape tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Huang's elbow.
Kape scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Huang prevents a body shot from Kape.
A short uppercut from Kape.
Kape lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Huang backwards.
Kape lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kape lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kape misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Kape lands a left hand.
Kape lands a left hand. #ROC#Huang is rocked!
Huang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Huang is still on wobbly legs! Can Kape finish him?
Kape prevents Huang from breaking the clinch.
Kape keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Huang's efforts to push away.
Kape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kape stalls.
A short right from Kape.
Kape lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kape works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Kape.
Kape softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kape pushes Huang against the cage. Kape is working some dirty boxing. Kape pushes off with a quick right hook! Huang goes down! Huang tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Kape moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mafula Kape!

Event: RISE 179
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Kape.
Kape looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kape catches Gustus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kape scoring well with a low kick there.
Sloppy strikes from Gustus. Those never looked like landing.
Gustus takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A good leg kick by Kape.
Kape connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gustus fails with a takedown attempt.
Gustus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gustus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kape connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gustus momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gustus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kape ducks under a wild hook from Gustus.
Kape feints and then cracks Gustus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gustus down.
Kape lands with an overhand left.
That kick from Kape tenderised Gustus's leg. Gustus is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Kape rushes Gustus and presses him up against the cage.
Kape prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kape works on Gustus's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Kape working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kape pushes Gustus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kape misses with a punch to the body.
Kape presses Gustus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kape misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kape tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gustus's elbow. #TD#
Gustus has clasped his hands together around Kape's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB#
Gustus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kape really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gustus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Gustus has hold of Kape's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Kape tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Gustus cranks the arm and Kape screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Kape, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rantang Gustus!
Rantang Gustus very nearly forgot to thank Northern Zombie amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: RISE 170
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Kape throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kape misses with a leg kick. #CL2#
Kape gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right hook to the body lands for Kape. #BC#
Goodman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kape throws a shot from downtown. Goodman moves away and avoids it.
Goodman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Goodman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Goodman throws a shot from downtown. Kape moves away and avoids it.
Goodman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Goodman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kape looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kape tries to land a leg kick but Goodman saw it coming and moves away.
Goodman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kape throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kape tries to clinch up.
Goodman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kape lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T1#
Goodman misses with a shot to the body
letting Kape counter with a right hand.
Good shot there by Kape.
Kape is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goodman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kape lands a leg kick that knocks Goodman off balance momentarily.
Kape tries to clinch up.
A quick step to the side and Goodman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mafula Kape is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from Kape finds it's target.
Kape wants to slow Goodman down by chopping away at his legs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kape, as that shot connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kape looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kape. #T2#
Kape with the inside leg kick.
Goodman slips under a jab.
Kape lands with a nice body punch.
Kape defending well as Goodman loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kape throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kape uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goodman.
Kape throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Goodman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kape! #SUB#
Goodman has an Americana. Kape didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Goodman is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Goodman hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). White Goodman!
As White Goodman got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Losing is a genetic disorder much like baldness or necrophilia and its only your fault if you don't hate yourself enough to do something about it! Join Globo Gym !!'.

Event: RISE 162
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick from Kape.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Kape ducks down to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Murphy there.#CL2#
Kape takes the fight into the clinch.
Kape working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Murphy.
Kape is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kape lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kape.
A nice left hand lands by Kape.
Kape misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kape blocks an uppercut.
Murphy tries to break free but Kape pushes him back against the cage.
Kape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Kape avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Kape doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kape lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murphy is trying to break the clinch but Kape is controlling him.
Kape scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murphy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kape lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kape throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kape can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
Kape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kape tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Kape prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Kape.
Kape prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy is trying to stall. #T2#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kape has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Murphy connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Kape doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy is stalling here.
Kape misses with a body punch.
Kape has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kape has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Murphy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kape can turn it around.
Kape scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murphy presses Kape against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Kape.
Kape lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy lands with a short shot to the head.
Murphy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kape is keeping busy.#T3#
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Kape avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
A short right from Kape.
Kape being controlled against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kape.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Kape.
Kape tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kape throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kape works on Murphy's body with a couple of short punches.
Murphy blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Murphy.
Murphy trying to stall but Kape improves his position. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Kape.
Kape lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kape throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murphys head.
Murphy takes a shot to the head.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Kape.
Murphy trying to stall but Kape improves his position.
Murphy lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Kape lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kape.
Kape scores with a shoulder strike.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kapes head.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Kape on the inside.
Murphy lands a nice uppercut.
Kape working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Kape.
Murphy stalling in the clinch but Kape improves position.
Murphy tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mafula Kape dominated that round.
That's time! Murphy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kape scores with a nice strike.
Mafula Kape seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Murphy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kape throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kape has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kape throws a front kick aimed at Murphy's knee but Murphy avoids it well. #CL2#
Kape clinches with his opponent.
Murphy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Kape swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kape lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kape misses with a punch to the body.
Kape working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy is trying to maintain a safe position but Kape gets an underhook and turns Murphy into the cage.
Kape lands a hook that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Mafula Kape seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kape misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kape scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Kape on the inside.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy wants to stall. #T1#
Kape cracks Murphy with a nice body shot.
Kape works on Murphy's body with a couple of short punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kape lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kape creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Kape blocking some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Kape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kape lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Kape pushes Murphy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kape lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kape fails to land.
A short right from Kape. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Kape controls his hands.
Murphy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murphy wants to break free but Kape has control.
Kape lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Kape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kape lands with a light punch inside.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murphy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kape has him pressed against the cage.
Kape works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kape.
Kape blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kape.
Kape misses with a body punch.
Kape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kape misses with some punches.
Kape stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T3#
Kape lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kape lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Kape tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Kape back against the cage.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kape displaying some good clinch control by pressing Murphy up against the cage.
Kape misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kape tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Kape.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Kape.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Kape.
Kape just leaning against Murphy, taking a breather.
Good body shot from Kape.
Kape scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kape creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Murphy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
Kape softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kape stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kape creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kape lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kape lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Kape lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kape leaning his opponent against the cage.
Murphy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kape.
Kape lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murphy.
Kape digs a right hand underneath Murphy's ribcage. Murphy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kape lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Kape lands a right hand.
Kape lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murphy or not.
Kape lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mafula Kape showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Murphy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A lazy left from Kape finds it's target.
The fighters circling - Kape throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kape lands a leg kick that knocks Murphy off balance momentarily.
Kape attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kape tries to clinch but Murphy is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Kape closes the distance and clinches.
Kape prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Kape will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Murphy up against the cage.
Kape misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy lands a body punch.
Kape throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Kape's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Murphy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kape working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Murphy.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kape's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Kape.
Murphy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kape goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kape controlling the action here for a moment.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kape is leaning against Murphy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kapes head.
Kape lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kape.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Liam Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kape is working Murphy over against the cage.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kape lands with a right to the head.
Murphy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kape lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Kape.
Kape cracks Murphy with a nice body shot.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Kape.
Kape will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Murphy up against the cage.
Kape pushes Murphy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kape lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kape presses Murphy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kape lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murphy.
Kape lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Kape. #T3#
Kape lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Kape.
Kape softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kape works on Murphy's body with a couple of short punches.
Kape misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kape lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kape has Murphy pressed against the cage, preventing Murphy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kape lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kape as Murphy tries to tie him up.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Kape presses Murphy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Kape.
Kape lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kape.
Kape pushes Murphy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Murphy is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kape lands with a right to the head.
Oh Murphy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Kape lands a big right hand that drops Murphy! The killer instinct kicks in and Kape finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kape!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mafula Kape!

Event: RISE 153
Date: Mar 19, 2023

#R1#
Kape takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kape fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kape misses with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A punch combination from Rossi misses.
Kape lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rossi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kape lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rossi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kape. That did some damage!
Kape lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kape feints and then cracks Rossi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rossi down.
Kape tries to clinch but Rossi moves out of range. #CL2#
Rossi rushes Kape and presses him up against the cage.
Kape misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rossi misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Rossi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi with a jab.
Kape attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kape. Rossi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kape walks into a stiff left hand from Rossi.
Kape connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Rossi clinches.
Kape misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Rossi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rossi digs a right hand underneath Kape's ribcage. Kape let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rossi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rossi pushes Kape back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rossi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rossi throws a head punch that misses.
Kape throws a punch but it's blocked by Rossi.
Rossi scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kape creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kape lands a shot to the body.
Rossi struggles to land a body shot inside as Kape controls his hands.
Kape has a couple of punches blocked by Rossi.
Kape lands a shoulder strike.
Kape blocks a body shot from Rossi.
Rossi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kape prevents a body shot from Rossi.
Kape lands a right hand.
Rossi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kape can't find room to land a body shot as Rossi controls the action.
Rossi blocking some punches.
Rossi can't find room to land a body shot as Kape controls the action.
Kape prevents a body shot from Rossi. #T2#
Kape softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kape lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Rossi is stalling here.
A short right from Kape.
Nice body punch from Kape.
Rossi prevents a body shot from Kape.
Kape lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Rossi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rossi wants to stall.
Rossi pushes Kape back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kape blocks an uppercut.
Rossi tries to throw a body punch but Kape avoids it by throwing Rossi back against the cage.
Rossi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rossi.
Rossi struggles to land a body shot inside as Kape controls his hands.
Kape misses with the head strike.
Kape goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rossi lands a nice shot to the body.
Kape throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rossis head.
Rossi misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Rossi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rossi tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rossi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kape lands an uppercut.
Kape throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rossis head.
Rossi tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kape misses with a punch to the body.
Rossi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rossi blocks a body shot from Kape.
Kape lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Rossi tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kape tries to work over Rossi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kape lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Kape as the two fighters clinch.
Rossi misses with a body punch.
Rossi tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rossi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kape misses with a punch on the inside.
Rossi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rossi is working Kape over against the cage.
Kape working aggressively here.
I was talking to Kape's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rossi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kape's elbow. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossi.
Kape prevents a body shot from Rossi.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kape blocks a body shot from Rossi.
Rossi misses with a body punch.
Kape lands a right hand.
Kape lands a hook that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Rossi struggles to land a body shot inside as Kape controls his hands.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossi.
A right hand to the body from Kape.
A shot in the inside from Kape.
Kape is pushing Rossi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kape lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rossi blocking some punches.
Rossi blocks a body shot from Kape.
A short right from Kape.
Kape lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kape lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mafula Kape dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kape tries to clinch up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kape lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rossi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rossi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice jab there from Rossi.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kape looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rossi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kape connects with a high kick.
Kape throws a solid leg kick but Rossi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kape.
Rossi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kape stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rossi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kape moves away.
Rossi lands a head shot.
Rossi throws the left hand but Kape avoids the punch easily.
Kape thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kape misses with a low kick.
Rossi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kape with a body shot.
Kape lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rossi misses with a punch to the body.
Kape softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi presses Kape against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
A short right from Kape on the inside.
Rossi prevents a body shot from Kape.
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kape blocking some punches.
Rossi working hard to break the clinch.
Rossi misses with a punch to the body.
Rossi tries a body shot but Kape blocks it.
Come on Kape - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rossi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kape.
Rossi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kape working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rossi is trying to break free.
Rossi blocks a body shot from Kape.
Kape scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kape creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Kape.
Kape digs a right hand into Rossi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rossi's gas tank.
Rossi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mafula Kape has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Rossi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kape scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rossi tries a body shot but Kape blocks it.
Kape goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rossi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rossi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rossi tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kape misses with a punch on the inside.
Rossi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kape's elbow.
Rossi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kape stalls.
Kape lands with a right to the head.
Rossi can't find room to land a body shot as Kape controls the action.
Kape lands a nice shot to the body.
Kape lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kape is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rossi can't find room to land a body shot as Kape controls the action.
Kape swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Rossi struggles to land a body shot inside as Kape controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Kape.
A short left from Kape.
Rossi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kape has a couple of punches blocked by Rossi.
Kape digs a right hand into Rossi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rossi's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Rossi.
Rossi blocks a body shot from Kape.
Kape is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rossi can do to turn this around?
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rossi presses Kape against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rossi tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rossi tries a body shot but Kape blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rossi as Kape tries to tie him up.
Kape lands a right hand.
Rossi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rossi tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Kape.
Kape misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T4#
Rossi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rossi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rossi can't find room to land a body shot as Kape controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Rossi.
Rossi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kape's elbow.
Rossi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kape lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kape prevents a body shot from Rossi.
Kape blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kape works on Rossi's body with a couple of short punches.
Kape tries a body shot but Rossi blocks it.
Rossi tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kape lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rossi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kape's elbow.
Kape throws a punch but it's blocked by Rossi.
Kape lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rossi can't find room to land a body shot as Kape controls the action.
Rossi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rossi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rossi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kape misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mafula Kape dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Kape moves into the clinch successfully.
Kape lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kape's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kape lands a left hand.
Rossi takes a shot to the head.
Rossi lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Kape.
A short left from Kape.
Rossi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kape misses with some punches.
Rossi struggles to land a body shot inside as Kape controls his hands.
Rossi can't find room to land a body shot as Kape controls the action.
Rossi looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossi.
Kape misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kape misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kape throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kape misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Good body shot from Rossi.
Kape blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Rossi as the two fighters clinch.
Kape cracks Rossi with a nice body shot.
Kape digs a right hand into Rossi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rossi's gas tank.
Rossi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rossi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kape lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rossi misses with a punch to the body.
Kape lands with a left to the head.
Kape lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Kape.
Kape misses with the head strike.
Kape swings wildly with an uppercut but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kape lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Kape has a couple of punches blocked by Rossi.
Kape scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kape is working Rossi over against the cage.
Kape lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kape misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kape lands an uppercut.#T2#
Rossi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kape's elbow.
Rossi tries to throw a body punch but Kape avoids it by throwing Rossi back against the cage.
Kape lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Rossi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rossi lands with a right to the head.
Rossi misses with some punches.
Kape lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kape prevents a body shot from Rossi.
Kape doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kape tries to throw a body punch but Rossi avoids it by throwing Kape back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kape fails to land.
Rossi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kape digs a right hand into Rossi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rossi's gas tank.
Kape lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rossi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kape's elbow.
Rossi has a couple of punches blocked by Kape.
Kape lands a hook that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Kape fails to land.
Rossi tries to break the clinch but Kape is controlling the position.
Roberto Rossi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Kape doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kape lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kape.
Kape is working Rossi over against the cage.
Kape pushes Rossi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rossi tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Kape.
Kape scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rossi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kape cracks Rossi with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Kape.
Kape working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kape presses Rossi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kape.
Kape lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Kape. #ROC#Rossi is rocked!
Kape lands an uppercut.
Rossi is still on wobbly legs! Can Kape finish him?
Kape lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kape pushes Rossi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kape.
A short uppercut from Kape. #T4#
Kape scores with a hook to the body.
Kape softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kape.
Kape lands a left hand.
Kape lands a right hand.
Kape lands a hook that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Kape unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Rossi! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kape is unloading with more strikes now! Rossi drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mafula Kape!

Event: RISE 140
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1#
Kape misses with a hook. Saetang ducked under it nicely.
Nice cross by Kape.
Kape is looking to slow Saetang down with leg kicks.
Kape moves away from the strike by Saetang.
Kape bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kape attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Saetang finds it's target.
Kape throws a wild body kick that Saetang sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Saetang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kape listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kape tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saetang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Saetang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice uppercut there from Kape.
Saetang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Kape closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kape is leaning against Saetang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kape has a couple of punches blocked by Saetang.
Kape misses with a punch on the inside.
Saetang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Saetang lands a hook that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
I was talking to Saetang's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kape scores with a nice hook to the head.
Saetang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Saetang tries to circle away but Kape has him pinned against the cage.
Saetang prevents a body shot from Kape.
Kape working aggressively here.
Kape swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kape softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Saetang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saetang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saetang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kape counters with an outside leg kick.
Saetang scores with a nice head shot.
Saetang fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Saetang rushes Kape and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Saetang lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kape.
Kape blocking some punches.
Kape cracks Saetang with a nice body shot.#BC#
Saetang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Kape closes the distance and pushes Saetang back into the cage.#T2#
Stalling in the clinch from Kape.
Nice body punch from Kape - that landed with a thud.
Saetang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kape lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saetang backwards.
Kape tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saetang's elbow.
Kape has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Saetang seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kape can turn it around.
Saetang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kape swings wildly with an uppercut but Saetang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saetang is looking to take this one to the mat.
A nice left hand lands by Saetang.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kape.
Saetang blocks a body shot from Kape.
Saetang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saetang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kape scores with a shot to the side of Saetang's head.
A head punch on the inside from Saetang fails to land.
Kape throws a head punch that misses.
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saetang lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Saetang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Kape throws a body punch but Saetang moves out of range.
Kape uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saetang.
Kape tries to clinch
and Saetang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A clash of legs there as Saetang blocks the low kick.
Kape tried to score with a low kick but Saetang checks it.
Kape lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Kape clinches.
Saetang throws a punch but it's blocked by Kape.
Saetang tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Kape on the inside.
Saetang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saetang lands a hook that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
Kape misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kape swings wildly with an uppercut but Saetang uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kape.
Kape lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Saetang is trying to break the clinch but Kape has him pressed against the cage. #T4#
Saetang lands 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!
Kape misses with a punch on the inside.
Kape lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kape.
Saetang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saetang working hard to break the clinch.
Saetang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kape after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kittisak Saetang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kape makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kape lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kape stops a takedown attempt from Saetang.
Kape lands with a right to the head.
Saetang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kape prevents a takedown attempt there.
Saetang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Saetang fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kape misses with a punch on the inside.
Saetang working aggressively here. #BC#
Saetang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kape moves in looking to clinch but Saetang pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Saetang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saetang scores with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mafula Kape will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kape fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saetang checks it well.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kape.
Kape tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saetang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kittisak Saetang is winning the standup battle so far.
Kape throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Saetang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kape lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Kape misses
and Saetang counters with a nice body kick.
Kape with the inside leg kick.
Saetang has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kape.
Kape pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Kape. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kape.
Kape has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Saetang misses the shot to the body.
Kape throws a wild body kick that Saetang sees coming a mile off.
Kape connects with a leg kick. #T1#
Kape misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Kape moves into the clinch successfully.
Saetang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Saetang.
Saetang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kape pulls his leg out and moves away.
Saetang 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.
Saetang swats away the attempt to clinch by Kape.
Saetang misses with a two punch combination.
It seemed like Kape was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kape scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saetang in his tracks.
Kape tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kape darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mafula Kape seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saetang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kape thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Saetang if he has to take too many more of those. #T2#
Kape moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kape connects with the 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!
Kape misses with a head kick.
Kape doesn't manage to clinch there - Saetang circles away.
Kape misses with a low kick.
Kape checks a leg kick nicely.
Kittisak Saetang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saetang throws the left hand but Kape avoids the punch easily.
Saetang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kape lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saetang's sensitive parts.
Kape wants to clinch.#CL2#
Kape closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saetang.
Kape tries a body shot but Saetang blocks it.
Saetang misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Saetang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kape with a nice calf kick.
Saetang looks to score with a jab to the body but Kape is just out of range.#CL2#
Kape rushes Saetang and presses him up against the cage.
Saetang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Kape.
Kape swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saetang misses with a punch on the inside.
Mafula Kape seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Saetang misses with the head strike.
Saetang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Saetang has a couple of punches blocked by Kape.
Saetang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kape swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Kape digs a right hand underneath Saetang's ribcage. Saetang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Saetang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kape's elbow.
Saetang blocking some punches.
A short right from Saetang on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kape keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Saetang's efforts to push away.
Still in the clinch, Saetang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saetang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kape lands a body shot in the clinch.
Saetang is working Kape over against the cage.
Kape stalling.
Saetang tries to circle away but Kape has him pinned against the cage.
Saetang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kape doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saetang tries to score a body lock takedown but Kape shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kape blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Saetang.
Saetang lands with a right to the head.
Kape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saetang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kape.
Kape gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Saetang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mafula Kape showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Saetang misses the jab.
Kape with the inside leg kick. #CL2#
Kape pushes Saetang up against the cage in a clinch.
Saetang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saetang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saetang is working for takedown but Kape is calmly controlling the position for now.
Saetang wants a takedown.
Saetang lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Saetang breaks the clinch.
Kape ducks under a wild hook from Saetang.
Kape is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kape lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kape connects with a nice looking jab.
Kape lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Saetang misses with a shot to the body
and Kape makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saetang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That kick from Kape tenderised Saetang's leg. Saetang is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Kape tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saetang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kape lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kape throws a nice outside leg kick.
Saetang misses with a looping right.
Kape gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Saetang throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Kape forces Saetang back against the cage and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Kape.
Saetang throws a punch but it's blocked by Kape.
Saetang blocks an uppercut.
Kape tries to throw a body punch but Saetang avoids it by throwing Kape back against the cage.
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saetang is working for takedown but Kape is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kittisak Saetang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kape misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kape working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saetang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saetang lands a right hand. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Kape fails to land.
Saetang tries to circle away but Kape has him pinned against the cage.
Saetang prevents a body shot from Kape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kape tries a body shot but Saetang blocks it.
Kape doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kape lands a left hand.
Kape lands a left hand. #BC#
Saetang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saetang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saetang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kape connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Saetang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kape manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kape tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saetang is able to avoid easily.
Kape tries to clinch
and Saetang counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Kape throws a leg kick that is checked
and Saetang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Kape is rocked!#CL2#
Kape clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Kape. #BC#
Saetang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Kape moves into the clinch successfully.
Saetang throws a head punch that misses.
Kape keeps control of Saetang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kape struggles to land a body shot inside as Saetang controls his hands.
Saetang lands a nice shot to the body.
Saetang scores with a hook to the body.
Kape lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saetang.
Saetang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kape stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kape creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saetang. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kape lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saetang backwards.
Saetang goes for a takedown attempt but Kape pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Saetang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It looked like Saetang was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kape.
Kape lands a leg kick that knocks Saetang off balance momentarily.
Kape throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saetang misses with a body shot.
Kape moves in looking to clinch but Saetang pushes him off.
Kape throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Kape moves into range and clinches up with Saetang.
A short left from Kape.
Kape lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kape blocking some punches.
Kape digs a right hand into Saetang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Saetang's gas tank.
Saetang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kape prevents the takedown attempt.
Mafula Kape is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kape lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saetang backwards.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mafula Kape!

Event: RISE 126â€¯
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Armstrong misses with the combination.
Armstrong misses the shot to the body.
Kape throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick from Kape, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kape dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Armstrong. That did some damage!
Armstrong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kape.
Armstrong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kape sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kape connects with an inside leg kick.
Armstrong looks to score with a jab to the body but Kape is just out of range.
Armstrong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kape has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Armstrong is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kape has taken the fight to the clinch.
Armstrong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Armstrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Kape.
Kape lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kape lands a nice uppercut.
Armstrong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A body shot lands from Kape. #T1#
Kape lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
Kape throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Armstrongs head.
Kape goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kape softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kape.
Kape lands a body punch.
Armstrong working hard to break the clinch.
Kape lands a left hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kape tries to throw a body punch but Armstrong avoids it by throwing Kape back against the cage.
Armstrong blocks a body shot from Kape.
Kape lands a right hand that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Armstrong.
Armstrong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kape scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kape pushes Armstrong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kape lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Stalling in the clinch from Armstrong.
Kape lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Armstrong can't find room to land a body shot as Kape controls the action.
Armstrong misses with the head strike.
Kape struggles to land a body shot inside as Armstrong controls his hands.
Kape lands a right hand that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
Armstrong blocks an uppercut.
Kape gets through Armstrong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kape lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kape scores with a shot to the side of Armstrong's head.
Kape goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Armstrong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kape.
Kape swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kape misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kape misses with a punch to the body.
Kape lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Kape.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kape.
Kape scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Kape.
Kape misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kape pushes Armstrong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kape pushes Armstrong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Kape. #ROC2#Armstrong is rocked!
A short uppercut from Kape.
Oh Armstrong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kape working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kape lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Armstrong to his knees! Kape keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mafula Kape!

Event: RISE 109: Soto v Lee
Date: Oct 21, 2022

#R1#
A big right from Quake misses.
Kape lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Quake looks to land a right hand but Kape moved out of range.
Kape takes one to the side of the head.
Quake fails to land with a series of punches.
Quake misses the jab.
Kape throws a big shot that misses.
Despite the aggression on Quake's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Quake tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Quake connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Quake slips a jab from Kape.
Kape bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A good leg kick by Kape.
Kape lands a nice leg kick that just misses Quake's sensitive parts.
Quake tries to bum rush Kape with a series of wild strikes but Kape uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quake misses with a body shot.
Kape wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kape staying out of range there.
Quake throws a jab when Kape was well out of range.
Quake missing with a left hand there. Kape was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kape ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quake moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kape throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Quake's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Quake duly obliges.
Kape throws a body punch but Quake moves out of range.
Quake slips under a jab from Kape.
Quake connects with a body shot that sends Kape's belly button to the back.
Quake takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A slow jab from Quake misses its intended target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Quake crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kape - the referee stops the clock and Quake gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kape. Quake manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Quake connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Quake on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Quake lands with a right that hurts Kape. Kape looks to clinch but Quake throws a short knee that drops Kape. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Earth Quake!
Earth Quake bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: RISE 92: Mesquita v Dlask
Date: Aug 21, 2022

#R1#
Kape catches Brown with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brown fakes the leg kick and cracks Kape in the body.
A jab from Kape does it's job there.
Kape throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Kape cracks Brown with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kape on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brown looks to land a right hand but Kape moved out of range.
Brown scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brown lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Kape throws a big shot that misses.
Brown moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brown walks into a jab.
Kape misses with a hook.
Kape throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown misses with a right hand
and Kape connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kape throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Brown throws a hook but Kape blocks it.
Kape half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kape is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big right from Kape misses.
Brown tries a quick counter leg kick but Kape is wise to it.
Kape misses with a hook
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kape dips to his left and cracks Brown with an uppercut!
Brown slips a jab from Kape.
Kape throws a big shot that misses.
Brown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kape throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Kape has managed to clinch.
Kape misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kape's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kape digs a right hand underneath Brown's ribcage. Brown let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brown cracks Kape with a nice body shot.
Brown stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kape or not.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Kape avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
A hook to the body from Brown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kape has Brown pushed against the cage.
Kape stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Kape for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Kape lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kape has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Brown working aggressively here.
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kape.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kape misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kape looking to slow down the pace here.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Kape.
Kape throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Kape.
Kape blocking some punches.
Kape has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Brown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kape digs a right hand underneath Brown's ribcage. Brown let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brown tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kape or not.
Kape lands an uppercut.
Kape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown working aggressively here.
Kape misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Kape.
Brown lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kape.
A right hand to the body from Brown.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kape misses with some punches.
Kape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kape lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kape lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brown or not.
Brown tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kape blocking some punches.
Brown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Kape controls his hands.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Kape avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kape doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kape blocks a body shot from Brown.
Brown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
I was talking to Kape's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Brown prevents a body shot from Kape.
A head punch on the inside from Kape fails to land.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kape working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Kape fails to land.
Kape has Brown pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Reynaud Brown will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kape's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Brown connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good standup being displayed there by Kape as he connects with a hook.
Kape tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Kape.
Kape throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brown looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kape swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brown.
Kape moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Kape throws a right hand that misses
and Brown counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A big left from Kape misses.
Mafula Kape seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kape misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kape lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kape jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown misses the jab.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kape lands a really nice looking cross but Brown seems unphased. #T1#
Kape throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kape swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kape throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Brown releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kape loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Brown throws a shot from downtown. Kape moves away and avoids it.
Brown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kape counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Kape has managed to clinch.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Kape controls his hands.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown lands a right hand.
Brown works on Kape's body with a couple of short punches.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kape manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T2#
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Kape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kape has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Kape misses with the head strike.
Kape lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown pushes Kape back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kape tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Brown tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kape misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kape working aggressively here. #T3#
Kape trying to stall but Brown improves his position.
Brown tries a body shot but Kape blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kape.
Brown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
Brown tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Kape avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Brown tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kape prevents a body shot from Brown.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kape blocking some punches.
Reynaud Brown seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Kape avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Kape misses with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Brown misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brown as Kape tries to tie him up.
Kape pushes Brown back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kape misses with some punches.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Kape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kape.
Kape misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kape.
Kape throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Brown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Brown blocks a body shot from Kape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mafula Kape dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kape lands with a right hand.
Kape looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Kape misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
Brown looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kape misses the jab.
Brown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kape takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kape.
Brown tries a quick counter leg kick but Kape is wise to it.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Kape. Beautiful body shot.
Kape lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kape throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
It seemed like Brown was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kape misses with a lunging right hand
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Kape tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Kape getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kape moves out of range as Brown strikes.#T1#
Brown lands a jab to Kape's midsection.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Brown looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kape misses with an uppercut
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kape staying out of range there.
Kape throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kape takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Kape tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kape's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brown under the eye.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kape.
Brown gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Brown connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2#Kape is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown lands an uppercut, right on the button! Kape tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reynaud Brown!

Event: RISE X1:
Date: Jun 26, 2022

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Kape.
It looked like Cummings was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cummings uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kape.
Cummings is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kape.
Kape misses the jab.#CL2#
Kape moves into the clinch.
Cummings tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kape smiles and moves away.
Mafula Kape seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cummings takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kape throws a hook to the side of Cummings's head but Cummings sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Cummings was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cummings walks into a straight right hand from Kape.
Kape lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC2#Cummings is rocked!#TD#
Cummings gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Cummings is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kape is just riding it out for now. Cummings eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Cummings is trying to control the action in half guard but Kape is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kape won't allow Cummings to pass to mount.
Cummings is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kape can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kape really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Cummings has control of Kape's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kape regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T2##SUB#
Cummings has hold of Kape's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kape manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Cummings looking for a guillotine from mount but Kape is having none of it.
Cummings content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Cummings looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kape stops Cummings from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T3##SUB#
Cummings is working for a guillotine from mount but Kape frees his head quite easily.
Cummings can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kape is looking to escape. #SUB#
Cummings working for a submission but Kape is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Cummings working for a guillotine from mount but Kape is in no mood to give up.
Cummings looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Kape defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cummings. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cummings tries to control but Kape wriggling away. #SUB#
Cummings is working for a guillotine from mount but Kape frees his head quite easily. #SUB#
Cummings has control of Kape's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kape regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cummings wants to control the pace but Kape is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Cummings dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kape waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cummings.
Cummings throws a big counter combination but Kape scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kape misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cummings.
Kape takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cummings slips under a jab.
Cummings moves out of range of the strikes.
Kape pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kape clobbers Cummings with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
David Cummings is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cummings defending well as Kape loads up on a big left hand.
Kape scores with the left hand. Cummings knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kape connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cummings's hands.
Oh Cummings is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kape throws a shot from downtown. Cummings moves away and avoids it.
Kape swings for the body but Cummings moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Cummings tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cummings seems to have got his legs back now.
Cummings takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
A big right from Kape misses.
It looked like Cummings was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cummings keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kape.
Kape throws a jab but it's blocked by Cummings.
Cummings keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kape.
An attempted straight right counter from Cummings misses the target.
Cummings wants to clinch.#CL2#
Kape moves into the clinch.
Kape working aggressively here.
Kape swings wildly with an uppercut but Cummings uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Kape slows down the pace here.
Kape has a couple of punches blocked by Cummings.
Cummings prevents a body shot from Kape.
Kape has Cummings pushed against the cage.
Kape lands with a right to the head.
Kape lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kape lands a shoulder strike.
Kape misses with a punch on the inside.
Kape lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Cummings blocking some punches.
Cummings blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cummings.
Kape lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Kape scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kape lands with a short shot to the head.
Kape lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cummings backwards.
Kape has a couple of punches blocked by Cummings.
Mafula Kape seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Cummings pulls guard effortlessly.
Kape wants to control from the top but Cummings keeps moving.
Kape loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cummings working a defensive guard here.
Kape has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Cummings looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kape is defending well. Cummings quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kape has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Cummings celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Cummings!
David Cummings retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, David Cummings thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE 64:
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Kape moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Stevenson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kape working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stevenson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stevenson lands a left hand.
Stevenson tries to break the clinch but Kape is controlling the position.
Kape misses with some punches. #BC#
Stevenson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stevenson misses with a series of wild punches.
Kape throws an overhand right that lands on Stevenson's shoulder, as Stevenson tries to avoid the shot.
Kape works the jab nicely.
Nice defenses there by Stevenson.
Stevenson takes a swing at Kape's ribcage but misses.
Kape misses with a straight left.
Kape defending well as Stevenson loads up on a big left hand.
Stevenson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kape's hands.
Kape slips a jab and a cross from Stevenson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danga de danga de dang - Stevenson scores with a four punch combination!
A big left from Kape misses.
Stevenson slips under a jab.
Kape drops his hands momentarily and Stevenson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Stevenson.
Kape misses with an uppercut.
Stevenson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kape was well out of range. Poor timing from Stevenson.
Stevenson scores with a shot to the body.
Kape wants to clinch.
Stevenson looks to throw the jab but Kape is out of range.
Stevenson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kape moves in looking to clinch but Stevenson pushes him off.
Nice uppercut there from Kape.
A big left from Stevenson misses.
Stevenson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Kape does it's job there.
Stevenson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Kape throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kape connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevenson staying out of range there.
Stevenson connects with a right hand. Kape shakes it off.
Stevenson slips a jab from Kape.
Kape pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stevenson misses with the combination.
Kape lands a head shot.
Kape jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kape fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kape jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kape tries to clinch there but Stevenson circles away.
A big right from Kape misses.
Kape might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Stevenson misses the jab.
Stevenson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stevenson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kape sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Stevenson.#CL2#
Kape clinches. #T3#
Stevenson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Stevenson.
A short left from Kape.
Kape misses with a punch on the inside.
Stevenson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kape misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kape tries a body shot but Stevenson blocks it.
Kape lands a shoulder strike.
Stevenson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Stevenson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Kape moves into the clinch.
Kape swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stevenson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stevenson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kape swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stevenson has had enough of the clinch but Kape keeps him there for the moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Stevenson.
Kape misses with the head strike. #T4#
Stevenson digs a right hand underneath Kape's ribcage. Kape let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Stevenson manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Stevenson does no damage.
Kape misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stevenson.
Stevenson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kape moves out of range of the strikes.
Kape swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kape misses the jab.
Kape scores with a nice head shot.
Stevenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kape manages to avoid it.
Stevenson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kape doesn't seem bothered though.
Kape cracks Stevenson with an open hand slap.
Stevenson throws an overhand right that lands on Kape's shoulder, as Kape tries to avoid the shot.
Stevenson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kape on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Kape closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kape has a couple of punches blocked by Stevenson.
Kape prevents Stevenson from breaking the clinch.
Stevenson blocks a body shot from Kape.
Kape keeps control of Stevenson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that TeÃ³filo Stevenson 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#
Stevenson misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Kape counters with a shoot takedown. Stevenson fights it but they end up in guard.
Stevenson wants to stand and escape but Kape is having none of it.
Stevenson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stevenson tries to get out of the position.#SU2#
Kape gets to his feet - Stevenson follows without any prompting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kape slips a jab from Stevenson.
Kape tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stevenson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kape misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Stevenson.
Kape changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kape cracks Stevenson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mafula Kape seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevenson misses with a straight right. #T1#
Kape misses with a wild body shot.
TeÃ³filo Stevenson is winning the standup battle so far.
Stevenson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kape.
Kape throws a hook but Stevenson blocks it.
Kape throws out a powerful jab.
Kape scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stevenson doesn't seem bothered though.
Kape dips to his left and cracks Stevenson with an uppercut!
Kape takes one on the button.
Stevenson lands with a nice body punch.
Kape keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stevenson works over Kape's head and body with a nice combination.
Stevenson misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kape lands a lovely overhand right.
Stevenson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Stevenson.
Kape misses with an uppercut.
Stevenson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stevenson. Kape does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Kape connects with a nice looking jab.
A swing and a miss from Stevenson.
Kape lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC2#Stevenson is rocked!#CL2#
Kape gets a clinch.
Kape digs a right hand underneath Stevenson's ribcage. Stevenson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stevenson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kape has Stevenson pressed against the cage.
Stevenson is trying to break the clinch but Kape has him pressed against the cage.
Kape misses with a punch on the inside.
Stevenson tries to throw a body punch but Kape avoids it by throwing Stevenson back against the cage.
Kape lands a left hand.
Kape lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mafula Kape seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kape keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stevenson's efforts to push away.
Kape pushes Stevenson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Stevenson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short uppercut from Kape.
Kape has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stevenson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kape can turn it around.#T3##BC#
Stevenson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stevenson throws an overhand right that lands on Kape's shoulder, as Kape tries to avoid the shot.
Kape is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Stevenson seems to have got his legs back now.
Stevenson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kape scores with a hook.
Stevenson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kape.
Kape thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stevenson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stevenson looks to land a right hand but Kape moved out of range.
Stevenson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kape tries to clinch but Stevenson moves out of range.
Kape lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kape looks to land a left hand but Stevenson moved out of range nicely.
Kape tests Stevenson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kape swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stevenson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevenson moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Stevenson moves away from the strike by Kape.
Stevenson lands a nice looking body shot.
Stevenson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A right-left combo lands from Stevenson.
Stevenson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stevenson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kape throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stevenson slips under a jab from Kape.
A jab lands there for Kape.
Kape thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kape throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stevenson counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevenson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kape. Kape circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stevenson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kape moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stevenson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stevenson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mafula Kape will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kape cracks Stevenson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kape looks to land a right hand but Stevenson moved out of range.
Kape takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slow jab from Kape misses its intended target. #KD2#
Kape feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Stevenson sprawling to the canvas! Stevenson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kape finish him?!
Kape lands a really nice looking cross but Stevenson seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kape waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stevenson.
Kape throws a hook but Stevenson blocks it.
Kape getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kape pounces like a tiger and cracks Stevenson with a vicious hook! Stevenson is down but not out! Kape follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mafula Kape!

Event: RISE 22: Femme v Philippe
Date: Jan 23, 2022

#R1#
Madness The 3rd connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pho's hands.
Pho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Madness The 3rd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pho's head.
Pho tries to clinch but Madness The 3rd is having none of it. #CL#
Madness The 3rd moves into range and clinches up with Pho.
Pho creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Madness The 3rd is leaning against Pho and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pho prevents a body shot from Madness The 3rd.
Madness The 3rd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pho backwards.
Pho blocks an uppercut.
Madness The 3rd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Madness The 3rd lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pho.
Pho tries a knee to the head but Madness The 3rd blocks it.
Pho is trying to break the clinch but Madness The 3rd has him pressed against the cage.
Madness The 3rd stalling the fight.
Madness The 3rd definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Madness The 3rd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Madness The 3rd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Madness The 3rd lands a body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Pho's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Madness The 3rd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pho backwards.
A hook to the body from Madness The 3rd.
Pho looks winded!
Madness The 3rd works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Madness The 3rd scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Madness The 3rd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Madness The 3rd presses Pho against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Madness The 3rd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Pho is rocked!
Madness The 3rd throws a big uppercut that drops Pho! More strikes from Madness The 3rd and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Pho lies dazed against the cage as Madness The 3rd celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mister Madness The 3rd!

Event: RISE 15: Carter v Ship
Date: Jan 02, 2022

#R1#
Madness The 3rd looks to land a left hand but Cizek moved out of range nicely.
Madness The 3rd just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCizek.
Cyril Cizek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cizek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Madness The 3rd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cizek moves away.
Cizek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cizek throws a head kick but Madness The 3rd moves out of range.
Madness The 3rd blocks a head kick by Cizek.
Madness The 3rd thuds a left hand into Cizek's body.
Madness The 3rd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cizek definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cizek walks into a straight right hand from Madness The 3rd.
Cizek slips a jab from Madness The 3rd.
Cizek is looking to counter with head kicks.
Madness The 3rd looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Madness The 3rd misses with a looping left.
Cizek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Madness The 3rd misses with a body shot.
Cizek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Madness The 3rd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cizek on the side of the head.
Madness The 3rd lands a nice looking body shot.
A head kick misses from Cizek.
Cizek throws a head kick that misses.
Cizek throws a sloppy head kick and Madness The 3rd moves out of range easily.
Cizek throws a head kick but Madness The 3rd moves out of range.
Cizek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Madness The 3rd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cizek was well out of range. Poor timing from Madness The 3rd.#T1#
Madness The 3rd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cizek throws a head kick that misses.
Cizek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Madness The 3rd! But no joy.
Cizek scores with a head kick. Madness The 3rd tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cizek is breathing heavily.
Cizek lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cizek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Madness The 3rd forces Cizek back against the cage and clinches.
Madness The 3rd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cizeks head.
Madness The 3rd lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Madness The 3rd scores with a nice hook to the head.
Madness The 3rd lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Madness The 3rd.
Madness The 3rd lands a nice shot to the body.
Cizek is trying to push Madness The 3rd away but Madness The 3rd has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Madness The 3rd digs a right hand into Cizek's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cizek's gas tank.
Madness The 3rd pushes Cizek back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Madness The 3rd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Madness The 3rd lands a hook that snaps the head of Cizek backwards.
Madness The 3rd scores with a shoulder strike.
Madness The 3rd lands a hook to the side of the head.
Madness The 3rd lands with a right to the head.
Madness The 3rd lands an uppercut.
Cizek blocking some punches.
Madness The 3rd lands with a right to the head.
Madness The 3rd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Madness The 3rd lands with a light punch inside.
Madness The 3rd lands with a short shot to the head.
Cizek blocking some punches.
Cizek has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Madness The 3rd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cizek backwards.
Madness The 3rd lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Madness The 3rd tries to throw a body punch but Cizek avoids it by throwing Madness The 3rd back against the cage.
Madness The 3rd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Madness The 3rd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Madness The 3rd throws a punch but it's blocked by Cizek.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Madness The 3rd misses with a punch to the body.
Madness The 3rd has a couple of punches blocked by Cizek.
Madness The 3rd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Madness The 3rd swings wildly with an uppercut but Cizek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Madness The 3rd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Madness The 3rd.
Cizek tries to break the clinch but Madness The 3rd is controlling the position. #T4#
Madness The 3rd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Madness The 3rd lands a shoulder strike.
Madness The 3rd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cizek wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Madness The 3rd prevents Cizek from breaking the clinch.
Cizek wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cizek is trying to break free.
Madness The 3rd misses with a punch to the body.
Madness The 3rd misses with a punch on the inside.
Cizek working hard to break the clinch.
Madness The 3rd scores with a shoulder strike.
Madness The 3rd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cizeks head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Madness The 3rd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cizek wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Madness The 3rd has him pressed against the cage.
Madness The 3rd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mister Madness The 3rd dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cizek slips a jab from Madness The 3rd.
Cizek throws a sloppy head kick and Madness The 3rd moves out of range easily.
Madness The 3rd is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cizek slips under a jab from Madness The 3rd.
Cizek throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Madness The 3rd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cizek missing with a left hand there. Madness The 3rd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Madness The 3rd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cizek misses with a head kick.
Cyril Cizek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Madness The 3rd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cizek tries a head kick but it misses.
Cizek blocks a jab.
Madness The 3rd just misses with a punch to the body.
Madness The 3rd just misses with a punch to the body.
Cizek tries a head kick but it misses.
Cizek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Madness The 3rd loads up on a big right hand but Cizek slips the punch.
Cizek avoids the body shot from Madness The 3rd.
Madness The 3rd avoids the head kick by Cizek.
Madness The 3rd steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cizek.
Cizek throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Madness The 3rd counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Madness The 3rd.
Madness The 3rd has a couple of punches blocked by Cizek.
Madness The 3rd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Madness The 3rd lands with a left to the head.
Cizek looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Madness The 3rd misses with the head strike.
Cizek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Madness The 3rd lands a nice shot to the body.
Cizek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cizek wants to get back to striking at distance but Madness The 3rd won't allow it.
Madness The 3rd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Madness The 3rd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cizek backwards.
Cizek looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A left hand lands to the body for Madness The 3rd.
Madness The 3rd misses with a body punch.
Madness The 3rd is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Madness The 3rd has a couple of punches blocked by Cizek. #T2#
Cizek is looking to break free of the clinch but Madness The 3rd has double underhooks.
Cizek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cizek wants to get back to striking at distance but Madness The 3rd won't allow it.
Madness The 3rd lands with a light punch inside.
Madness The 3rd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cizek's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Madness The 3rd lands a hook that snaps the head of Cizek backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Madness The 3rd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cizek.
Madness The 3rd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cizek backwards.
Madness The 3rd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Madness The 3rd cracks Cizek with a nice body shot.
Cizek wants to break the clinch but can't.
Madness The 3rd misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Madness The 3rd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Madness The 3rd fails to land.
Cizek takes a shot to the head.
Madness The 3rd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cizek backwards.
Cizek is looking to break free of the clinch but Madness The 3rd has double underhooks.
Madness The 3rd works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Madness The 3rd.
Madness The 3rd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Madness The 3rd keeps control of Cizek as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Madness The 3rd can't find room to land a body shot as Cizek controls the action.
Madness The 3rd cracks Cizek with a nice body shot.
Madness The 3rd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Madness The 3rd keeps control of Cizek as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Madness The 3rd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cizek's elbow. #T4#
Cizek wants to get back to striking at distance but Madness The 3rd won't allow it.
Cizek takes a shot to the head.
Cizek wants to break free but Madness The 3rd has control.
Madness The 3rd keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cizek's efforts to push away.
Madness The 3rd works on Cizek's body with a couple of short punches.
Madness The 3rd lands a body punch in the clinch.
Madness The 3rd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Madness The 3rd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madness The 3rd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cizek's elbow.
Madness The 3rd misses with a punch on the inside.
Madness The 3rd keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cizek's efforts to push away.
Cizek is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Madness The 3rd lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mister Madness The 3rd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Madness The 3rd misses.
Cizek throws a head kick that misses.
Cizek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Madness The 3rd has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Madness The 3rd.
Madness The 3rd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cizek tries to break free but Madness The 3rd pushes him back against the cage.
Madness The 3rd lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cizek or not.
Madness The 3rd lands a right hand.
Madness The 3rd lands a right hand.
Madness The 3rd lands with a right to the head.
Mister Madness The 3rd seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madness The 3rd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Cizek's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cizek takes a shot to the head.
Madness The 3rd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cizek backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Madness The 3rd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Madness The 3rd scores with a shot to the side of Cizek's head.
Madness The 3rd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cizek's elbow.
Madness The 3rd prevents Cizek from breaking the clinch.
Madness The 3rd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Madness The 3rd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Madness The 3rd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Madness The 3rd misses with some punches.
Cizek wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cizek wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Madness The 3rd.
Cizek blocking some punches.
Cizek looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Madness The 3rd lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Madness The 3rd.
Cizek wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T2#
Madness The 3rd lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cizek.
Cizek is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Madness The 3rd has Cizek pressed against the cage, preventing Cizek from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Madness The 3rd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Madness The 3rd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Madness The 3rd lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Madness The 3rd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cizek backwards.
Madness The 3rd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cizek's elbow.
Cizek is looking to break free of the clinch but Madness The 3rd has double underhooks.
Madness The 3rd gets through Cizek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Madness The 3rd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Madness The 3rd misses with a body punch.
Madness The 3rd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Madness The 3rd works on Cizek's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
A shot in the inside from Madness The 3rd.
Cizek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cizek is trying to break the clinch but Madness The 3rd has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Madness The 3rd fails to land.
Madness The 3rd tries to work over Cizek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Madness The 3rd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cizek.
Madness The 3rd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Madness The 3rd pushes Cizek back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Madness The 3rd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Madness The 3rd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Madness The 3rd scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Madness The 3rd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Madness The 3rd lands a left hand. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Madness The 3rd.
Madness The 3rd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Madness The 3rd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cizek backwards.
Madness The 3rd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Madness The 3rd lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cizek blocking some punches.
Madness The 3rd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cizek backwards.
Cyril Cizek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Madness The 3rd scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cizek looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cizek is trying to force a seperation but Madness The 3rd has the dominant position.
Still in the clinch, Madness The 3rd scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Madness The 3rd. #ROC2#Cizek is rocked!
Madness The 3rd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Cizek is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cizek prevents a body shot from Madness The 3rd.
Madness The 3rd lands a shoulder strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mister Madness The 3rd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Madness The 3rd winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mister Madness The 3rd!

Event: RISE 9: Chugman v Granger
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1#
A jab from Max does it's job there.
Max lunges at Madness The 3rd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Madness The 3rd's hand.
Max avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Madness The 3rd misses with a wild body shot.
Madness The 3rd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Max connects with a right hand. Madness The 3rd shakes it off.
Madness The 3rd takes a swing at Max's ribcage but misses.
Madness The 3rd just misses with a punch to the body.
Madness The 3rd misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Max.
Madness The 3rd looks to land a left hand but Max moved out of range nicely.
Madness The 3rd looks to throw the jab but Max is out of range.
Max connects with a looping right hand.
Max cracks Madness The 3rd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Max lands a slapping body shot.
Max works Madness The 3rd's body with a nice hook.
Max connects with a body shot.
Max bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Madness The 3rd's head backwards.
Madness The 3rd takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Max getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Max has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Madness The 3rd is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Madness The 3rd looks to land a left hand but Max moved out of range nicely.
Max bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Max jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Max connects with a nice looking jab.
Madness The 3rd tries to clinch there but Max circles away.
Max lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Madness The 3rd throws a sloppy body shot
and Max counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Madness The 3rd dips to his left and cracks Max with an uppercut!
Max connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Max might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Madness The 3rd scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Max scores with a jab to the head.
Madness The 3rd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Max throws out a counter right but Madness The 3rd avoids it with no problem.
Max bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Max gets tackled into the cage by Madness The 3rd. Madness The 3rd maintains the clinch.
Madness The 3rd swings wildly with an uppercut but Max uses good head movement to avoid it.
Max being controlled against the cage.#T2#
Good body shot from Madness The 3rd.
Madness The 3rd struggles to land a body shot inside as Max controls his hands.
Madness The 3rd lands an uppercut.
Madness The 3rd looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Max lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Madness The 3rd backwards.
A short right from Madness The 3rd.
A right hand to the body from Madness The 3rd.
Max lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Madness The 3rd on the inside.
A short uppercut from Madness The 3rd.
Madness The 3rd struggles to land a body shot inside as Max controls his hands.
Madness The 3rd tries to work over Max's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Max blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Madness The 3rd blocks an uppercut.
Madness The 3rd tries to work over Max's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Madness The 3rd.
Madness The 3rd lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Max wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Madness The 3rd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Max's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Max tries to circle away but Madness The 3rd has him pinned against the cage.
Madness The 3rd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Madness The 3rd lands a nice uppercut.
Max swings wildly with an uppercut but Madness The 3rd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Madness The 3rd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Max backwards.
Max is looking to break free of the clinch but Madness The 3rd has double underhooks.
Madness The 3rd lands a body punch.
Madness The 3rd is leaning against Max and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Max misses with a punch to the body.
Max swings wildly with an uppercut but Madness The 3rd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Madness The 3rd pushes Max back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Madness The 3rd lands a hook that snaps the head of Max backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Max.
Madness The 3rd misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Madness The 3rd throws a punch but it's blocked by Max.
Madness The 3rd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Madness The 3rd can't find room to land a body shot as Max controls the action.
Madness The 3rd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Max backwards. #ROC#Max is rocked!
Madness The 3rd throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Max is still on wobbly legs! Can Madness The 3rd finish him?
Madness The 3rd misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Madness The 3rd.
A short right from Madness The 3rd on the inside.
Madness The 3rd stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Max looks winded!
Madness The 3rd lands a right hand.
Madness The 3rd lands a hook to the side of the head.
Madness The 3rd pushes Max against the cage. Madness The 3rd is working some dirty boxing. Madness The 3rd pushes off with a quick right hook! Max goes down! Max tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Madness The 3rd moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mister Madness The 3rd!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 26, 2021

#R1#
Madness The 3rd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Madness The 3rd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Madness The 3rd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Madness The 3rd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xxx manages to avoid it.
Madness The 3rd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Madness The 3rd throws a predictable looking body shot
and Xxx counters with a nice kick to the body.
Madness The 3rd lands a really nice looking cross but Xxx seems unphased.
Madness The 3rd misses with a hook.
Xxx fails with the takedown.
Mister Madness The 3rd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madness The 3rd throws out a powerful jab.
Madness The 3rd definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Madness The 3rd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xxx.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Madness The 3rd misses.
Xxx is trying to counter with his kicks.
Madness The 3rd loads up on a big right hand but Xxx slips the punch.
And Xxx responds with a good body kick, but Madness The 3rd manages to step out the way in time.#T1##TD2#
Xxx looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Madness The 3rd tries to roll over but Xxx keeps him under control.
Xxx wants to stand up but Madness The 3rd has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Xxx perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Madness The 3rd wants to sweep but Xxx has passed to side control!#T2##SU2#
Xxx decides to stand back up.
Madness The 3rd swings for the body but Xxx moves out of range.
Mister Madness The 3rd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Madness The 3rd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Madness The 3rd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Madness The 3rd stuns Xxx with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Xxx on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Madness The 3rd scores with a nice head shot.
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!
Madness The 3rd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xxx counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Madness The 3rd thinking. #T3#
Xxx ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#KD#
Madness The 3rd cracks Xxx with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Xxx looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Madness The 3rd finish him? #ROC#Xxx is rocked!
Xxx switches off momentarily and Madness The 3rd cracks him with a monster right hand! Xxx topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Madness The 3rd dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Madness The 3rd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mister Madness The 3rd!

Event: GROUCH FC PROVING GROUNDS 6
Date: Nov 16, 2021

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Madness The 3rd. No joy for McBurger on that attempt.
Madness The 3rd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McBurger doesn't seem bothered though.
McBurger darts in looking for a takedown but Madness The 3rd gets double underhooks and turns McBurger into the cage.
McBurger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McBurger moves away from the strike by Madness The 3rd.
McBurger fails with a takedown attempt.
Mister Madness The 3rd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fatty McBurger.
McBurger fails with a takedown attempt.
McBurger misses with a takedown
and Madness The 3rd counters with a stiff right hand.
Madness The 3rd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McBurger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Madness The 3rd swats away the attempt to clinch by McBurger.
Madness The 3rd is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madness The 3rd just misses with a punch to the body.
McBurger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Madness The 3rd stuffs the takedown.
A slow jab from Madness The 3rd misses its intended target.
McBurger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Madness The 3rd.
McBurger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McBurger shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Madness The 3rd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Madness The 3rd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Madness The 3rd misses with a looping left.
Nice shot by Madness The 3rd.
Fatty McBurger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madness The 3rd stuns McBurger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Madness The 3rd misses.
McBurger looks for a takedown but Madness The 3rd sprawls well.
Mister Madness The 3rd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McBurger looks winded!
A looping hook to the body misses from Madness The 3rd. McBurger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Madness The 3rd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Madness The 3rd definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McBurger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Madness The 3rd as he jumps to the side.
Madness The 3rd just misses with a punch to the body.
Madness The 3rd misses the shot to the body.
McBurger has a takedown stuffed.
McBurger moves in looking to clinch but Madness The 3rd pushes him off.
McBurger shoots in for a double leg but Madness The 3rd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Madness The 3rd throws a body shot but no joy.
McBurger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Madness The 3rd is looking to wear down McBurger with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Madness The 3rd swings for the body but McBurger moves out of range. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Madness The 3rd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Madness The 3rd misses the shot to the body.
Madness The 3rd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McBurger throws a counter combo.
Madness The 3rd misses with a straight right.
McBurger looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
McBurger gets a clinch.
McBurger has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Madness The 3rd is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McBurger tries to pull guard but Madness The 3rd won't allow it. #BC#
Madness The 3rd manages to break the clinch.
McBurger misses with a takedown attempt - Madness The 3rd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McBurger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McBurger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Madness The 3rd.
McBurger doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Madness The 3rd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Madness The 3rd connects with a body shot.
Madness The 3rd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Madness The 3rd wants it to stay on the feet.
McBurger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mister Madness The 3rd showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Madness The 3rd has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 10:8
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 10:8
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 10:8

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mister Madness The 3rd!

Event: GROUCH FC PROVING GROUNDS 4
Date: Nov 12, 2021

#R1#
Madness The 3rd misses with a straight left.
Madness The 3rd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doce seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jab from Madness The 3rd.
A shot to the liver by Madness The 3rd. Beautiful body shot.
Mister Madness The 3rd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madness The 3rd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doce with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Doce avoids the body shot from Madness The 3rd. #CL#
Doce rushes Madness The 3rd and presses him up against the cage.
Doce throws a knee to the head but misses.
Doce trying to land knees to the body.
Madness The 3rd blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doce tries to land a knee to the head but Madness The 3rd blocks with his arms.
Doce tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Madness The 3rd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Madness The 3rd lands with an overhand left.
Madness The 3rd throws a body punch but Doce moves out of range. #T1#
Madness The 3rd misses the shot to the body.
Madness The 3rd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doce. #CL#
Doce moves into range and clinches up with Madness The 3rd.
Doce throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Madness The 3rd blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Madness The 3rd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Madness The 3rd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Madness The 3rd misses with an uppercut.
Madness The 3rd lands with a nice body punch.
Madness The 3rd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doce sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Doce fires out a quick counter leg kick but Madness The 3rd just manages to avoid it.
Madness The 3rd lands a body shot.
Madness The 3rd lands a jab to Doce's midsection.
Madness The 3rd looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Madness The 3rd scores with a body shot.
Madness The 3rd lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Madness The 3rd digs a good hook to Doce's body.
Doce is breathing heavily.#T2#
Doce throws a low kick but Madness The 3rd avoids it.
Doce moves out of range as Madness The 3rd strikes.
Madness The 3rd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Doce is looking to score with low kicks.
Madness The 3rd lands with an overhand left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doce looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Madness The 3rd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick from Doce, right into the meat of the thigh. #CL#
Doce forces Madness The 3rd back against the cage and clinches.
Doce tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Doce with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Doce tries to land knees in the clinch but Madness The 3rd avoids the damage to the body. #T3##BC2#
Madness The 3rd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Doce is looking to clinch but Madness The 3rd is avoiding it.
Doce sets himself, and Madness The 3rd steps forward looking for the clinch! Doce avoids it this time.
Doce tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Madness The 3rd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Madness The 3rd tries to counter with a clinch but Doce shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Doce closes the distance and clinches.
Doce using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Madness The 3rd has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Doce misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Madness The 3rd breaks the clinch.
Madness The 3rd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Madness The 3rd swings for the body but Doce moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Madness The 3rd.
Madness The 3rd lands with a good body shot.
A shot to the liver by Madness The 3rd. Beautiful body shot.
Doce slips under a jab from Madness The 3rd.
As Madness The 3rd backs away, Doce returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Madness The 3rd misses with a hook.#T4#
Madness The 3rd loads up on a big right hand but Doce slips the punch.
Doce tries to clinch but Madness The 3rd moves out of range.
Madness The 3rd lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doce on the wrong end of a nice hook.#KD2#
Madness The 3rd sends Doce crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Madness The 3rd is motioning to the referee to let Doce up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Doce is rocked!
Madness The 3rd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oh Doce is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Madness The 3rd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Madness The 3rd digs a good body shot into Doce's ribs.
Doce closes the distance but Madness The 3rd moves to the side
and Madness The 3rd scores with a counter punch that sends Doce to the canvas! Madness The 3rd smells blood - he's punishing Doce with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Doce has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mister Madness The 3rd!

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

#R1#
Madness The 3rd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Madness The 3rd scores with a jab to the body.
Four takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Four takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Four throws a body shot but no joy.
Four takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT2#It looks like Test Four has been cut.
Madness The 3rd looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#KD2#
Madness The 3rd sends Four crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Madness The 3rd is motioning to the referee to let Four up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Four is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madness The 3rd fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Four square on the jaw! Damn, Four is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mister Madness The 3rd!

Event: GROUCH FC PROVING GROUNDS 1
Date: Nov 09, 2021

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Thrax throws a front kick aimed at Suckerson's knee but Suckerson avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suckerson tries a low kick but Thrax avoids it.
Thrax only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Thrax blocks the low kick.
Thrax tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Suckerson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thrax.
Thrax checks a low kick from Suckerson.
Good work by Thrax as he checks the leg kick.
Thrax is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Suckerson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thrax misses with a leg kick.
Suckerson blocks a low kick nicely.
Suckerson tries to counter by clinching up but Thrax breaks away and moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Suckerson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Suckerson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suckerson throws a low kick but Thrax avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tuff Suckerson.
Well Suckerson 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 10:9
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tuff Suckerson!

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