Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2024

#R1#
A good leg kick by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez scores with a nice head shot.
Marius avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marius shapes to counter with a head kick.
A jab from Gonzalez misses.
Gonzalez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marius.
Gonzalez staying out of range there.
Marius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marius takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gonzalez lands with a big right hook that stumbles Marius - he's out on his feet here! Gonzalez follows up with another monster hook that separates Marius from consciousness! Marius falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Gonzalez stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Miguel Gonzalez!
A very excited looking Miguel Gonzalez 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2024

#R1#
Gonzalez misses with a double jab
and Antony counters with a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gonzalez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Antony lunges at Gonzalez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gonzalez's hand.
Antony misses with a straight right.
Antony delivers a nice body kick.
Antony misses with a looping left.
As Antony looks to move away, Gonzalez throws a big counter combo but Antony just gets out of the way.
Gonzalez misses with a combination
and Antony counters with an outside leg kick.
Gonzalez misses with a wild combination.
Antony misses with a straight right.
Antony scores with a leg kick.
Good work by Antony as he checks the leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzalez moves out of range of the leg kick from Antony.
Antony scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gonzalez doesn't seem bothered though.
Gonzalez throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Gonzalez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gonzalez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Antony was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonzalez.
Antony lands with an overhand left.
Gonzalez throws a sloppy head kick and Antony moves out of range easily.
Antony wants to clinch up but Gonzalez keeps it at a distance.
Gonzalez connects with the punch.#CUT#It looks like Mark Antony has been cut.
Whack! Antony lands a heavy head kick that drops Gonzalez. The ref tackles Antony to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Gonzalez was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Mark Antony!
During a confident post fight interview, Mark Antony thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2024

#R1#
Kha tries a head kick but it misses.
Gonzalez leaves Kha with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kha shoots in and drives through. Gonzalez sprawls well.
Gonzalez throws a one two combo.
No joy there for Gonzalez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gonzalez lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Kha goes down and covers up as Gonzalez starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Gonzalez!
Our winner, Miguel Gonzalez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Un Kha spoke after the fight, saying 'i'll be back!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2023

#R1#
Kha tries for a takedown but Gonzalez circles away easily
and Gonzalez counters with a left and a right that stings Kha.
Un Kha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
Gonzalez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kha fails with the takedown.
Kha misses with a takedown attempt
letting Gonzalez counter with a right hand.
Miguel Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Un Kha.
Kha throws a body shot but no joy.
Kha misses with a takedown attempt
and Gonzalez counters with a nice uppercut.
Kha looks for a takedown but Gonzalez sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Gonzalez.
Kha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gonzalez pinned against the cage. Gonzalez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gonzalez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Kha fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck for Kha with that takedown attempt.
Kha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gonzalez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Kha decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gonzalez tries to get to full guard but Kha has control of the leg.
Gonzalez is not content to let Kha control the position.#SUB2#
Gonzalez is defending against the submission attempts here by Kha. #SUB2#
Kha is trying to work for a kimura but Gonzalez is defending well. #T2##SUB2#
Kha is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gonzalez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Kha from controlling successfully.
Gonzalez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kha wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kha drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kha jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Kha from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kha fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gonzalez avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kha tries for a takedown but Gonzalez circles away easily
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gonzalez fails to land with a series of punches.
Kha has a takedown stuffed.
A shot to the liver by Gonzalez. Beautiful body shot.
Kha shoots in for a takedown but Gonzalez shows good takedown defense.
Gonzalez is looking for a counter combo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kha closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gonzalez circles away.
Kha shoots in for a double leg but Gonzalez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Gonzalez 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#
Gonzalez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Miguel Gonzalez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gonzalez tries to avoid it but Kha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gonzalez to the ground. Gonzalez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gonzalez throws a head kick but Kha moves out of range.
Gonzalez stuffs the takedown attempt from Kha. Kha gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kha throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gonzalez's waist but Gonzalez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kha off to one side.
As Kha looks to move away, Gonzalez throws a big counter combo but Kha just gets out of the way.
Miguel Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Un Kha.
Gonzalez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez slaps away a takedown attempt from Kha, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gonzalez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Kha gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gonzalez counters with a series of strikes. Kha will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kha gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gonzalez counters with a two punch combo.
Gonzalez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kha.
Gonzalez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kha fails with a takedown attempt.
Kha shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gonzalez counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Kha has his takedown stuffed
and Kha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miguel Gonzalez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Gonzalez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
Kha closes the distance and clinches up with Gonzalez, looking for a takedown. Kha pushes Gonzalez against the cage but Gonzalez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kha gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gonzalez counters with a stiff right hand.
Kha with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kha tries for a takedown but Gonzalez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kha fails with the takedown
letting Gonzalez counter with a right hand. #T3#
Kha fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kha shoots in for a double leg but Gonzalez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gonzalez lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kha tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gonzalez as he avoids it easily.
Gonzalez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kha takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kha is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gonzalez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gonzalez misses with a two punch combination. #T4#
Kha has his takedown stuffed
and Gonzalez counters with a left and a right that stings Kha.
A nice combination there by Gonzalez.
Miguel Gonzalez is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kha shoots in for a double leg but Gonzalez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kha shoots in looking for a takedown. Gonzalez tries to sprawl out of it but Kha keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gonzalez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gonzalez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kha takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kha fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Gonzalez dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kha goes for a double leg but Gonzalez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gonzalez continues to drive forward.
Kha shoots in but no luck this time.
Gonzalez scores with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Gonzalez as Kha shoots in.
Miguel Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Un Kha.
Kha fails with the takedown
and Gonzalez counters with a left and a right that stings Kha.
Kha fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kha shoots and misses
and Gonzalez counters with a series of strikes. Kha will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kha with a poor takedown
and Gonzalez counters with a two punch combo.
Gonzalez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Kha darts in looking for a takedown but Gonzalez gets double underhooks and turns Kha into the cage.
Kha doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gonzalez looks to land a combination but Kha avoids it well.
Kha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gonzalez pinned against the cage. Gonzalez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gonzalez throws a series of punches but Kha moves out of range.
Gonzalez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kha can do to turn this around?
Kha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gonzalez pinned against the cage. Gonzalez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Gonzalez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sloppy strikes from Gonzalez. Those never looked like landing.
Kha is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gonzalez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gonzalez throws a big counter combination but Kha scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kha shoots in but Gonzalez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kha fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gonzalez avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Kha takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gonzalez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kha.
Kha has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kha shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gonzalez sprawls well. Gonzalez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kha gets slowly back to his feet.
As Kha looks to move away, Gonzalez throws a big counter combo but Kha just gets out of the way.
Kha is looking to clinch but Gonzalez is avoiding it.
Gonzalez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gonzalez scores with a one two! Kha had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Gonzalez. No joy for Kha on that attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Gonzalez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Gonzalez throws a nice looking combination but Kha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kha drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gonzalez defends it well.
Kha misses with a takedown attempt
and Gonzalez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kha shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kha has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kha there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gonzalez misses with a wild combination.
Kha shoots in looking for a takedown but Gonzalez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kha's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gonzalez is working the combinations to good effect here.
Gonzalez lands with a right hand.
Kha blocks a head kick by Gonzalez.
Un Kha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gonzalez avoids the head kick by Kha.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Gonzalez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gonzalez, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Gonzalez!
During a confident post fight interview, Miguel Gonzalez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Un Kha was interviewed post fight and said 'i'll be back!'.

Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Barrels
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Serra swings widly with a right hand
and Gonzalez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Jack Serra has been cut.
Serra scores with a hook to the body. Gonzalez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Serra feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gonzalezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Serra throws a poor cross that misses
and Gonzalez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gonzalez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab from Serra.
Gonzalez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Serra throws a big shot that misses.
It appears Gonzalez was looking to counter with a kick there.#KD#
Gonzalez lands a big head kick that sends Serra tumbling to the mat! Gonzalez takes a step backwards and waves Serra back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danga de danga de dang - Serra scores with a four punch combination!
Serra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonzalez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Gonzalez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gonzalez swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Serra instigates a clinch. #BC#
Gonzalez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Gonzalez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gonzalez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Serra was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonzalez.
Serra blocks a jab.
Serra looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Serra lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gonzalez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gonzalez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Serra misses with an uppercut. Gonzalez saw that one coming.
We've been informed that Serra has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Serra thuds his right hand into Gonzalez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Serra rushes Gonzalez and presses him up against the cage.
Serra can't find room to land a body shot as Gonzalez controls the action.
Gonzalez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Serra misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gonzalez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Gonzalez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Gonzalez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Serra ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Serra moves out of range of the leg kick from Gonzalez.#T2#
A jab from Serra finds it's way through Gonzalez's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzalez misses with a looping right.
Serra defending well as Gonzalez loads up on a big left hand.
Serra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gonzalez looks for the body kick but Serra saw that one coming.
Serra tries to counter by closing the distance.
Serra misses with a wild body shot.
Gonzalez throws a hook but Serra blocks it.
Gonzalez throws a jab but it's blocked by Serra.
Serra moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gonzalez throws a looping overhand right but Serra ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Serra has managed to clinch.
Gonzalez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gonzalez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gonzalez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
A short right from Serra.
Serra tries a body shot but Gonzalez blocks it. #BC#
Gonzalez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Serra cracks Gonzalez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gonzalez lands a really nice looking cross but Serra seems unphased.
Jack Serra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez misses with a lunging right hand
and Gonzalez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Serra throws out a powerful jab.
Serra takes a swing at Gonzalez's ribcage but misses.
Serra is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gonzalez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Gonzalez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Serra counters with a straight right hand.
Serra missing with a left hand there. Gonzalez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Serra fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Serra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Gonzalez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gonzalez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzalez was well out of range. Poor timing from Serra.#T4#
Gonzalez cracks a nice hook into Serra's ribs.
Gonzalez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Serra checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Serra with a hook.
Gonzalez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gonzalez works the jab nicely.#CUT#That has opened up Jack Serra's cut even more.
Gonzalez misses with a straight left.
Serra tries to counter with a clinch but Gonzalez shakes him off and moves away.
Serra on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gonzalez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gonzalez throws an overhand right that lands on Serra's shoulder, as Serra tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Serra looks to clinch
and Gonzalez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gonzalez lunges at Serra with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Serra's hand. #ROC#Serra is rocked!
Serra throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gonzalez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Serra thinking.
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 Miguel Gonzalez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Serra's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gonzalez misses with a wild body shot.
Gonzalez slips under a jab.
Serra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonzalez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Serra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Serra moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gonzalez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC2#Gonzalez is rocked!
Serra shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Gonzalez takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Serra sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Gonzalez bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Serra!

Event: SMASH: Barkley vs Dredd
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Gonzalez's corner calls for a 1-2. Gonzalez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gonzalez throws a jab when Tantor was well out of range.
Tantor drops his hands momentarily and Gonzalez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tantor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tantor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gonzalez just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Tantor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tantor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gonzalez finds it's way round the side to connect with Tantor's head.
Gonzalez throws a body punch but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gonzalez lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Gonzalez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzalez throws a solid leg kick but Tantor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gonzalez.#T1#
Gonzalez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gonzalez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tantor on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gonzalez scores with a body shot.
Miguel Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tantor counters with a right hand to the body.
A swing and a miss from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Tantor misses the target.
Nice body kick there by Gonzalez.
Tantor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tantor is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gonzalez throws a jab when Tantor was well out of range.
Tantor appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Gonzalez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tantor thinks about countering with a body kick.
Gonzalez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gonzalez's coach down at Gumburcules Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gonzalez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gonzalez scores with a jab to the body.
Gonzalez moves out of range of the body kick.
Tantor defending well as Gonzalez loads up on a big left hand.
Tantor throwing a counter right hand but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
Gonzalez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tantor misses with a right hand
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Mara Tantor has been cut.
Good leg kick by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Gonzalez misses with a straight right.
Gonzalez swings for the body but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor throwing a counter right hand but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
Gonzalez scores with a nice head shot.
Gonzalez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tantor was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonzalez.
Tantor jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Gonzalez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gonzalez jabs Tantor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gonzalez throws the left hand but Tantor avoids the punch easily.
Tantor is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gonzalez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Gonzalez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gonzalez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gonzalez lands with a right hand.
Tantor staying out of range there.
Gonzalez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gonzalez misses with a hook
and Tantor counters with a left to the body.
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!
Gonzalez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gonzalez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tantor doesn't seem bothered though.
Gonzalez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Gonzalez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mara Tantor's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tantor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gonzalez.
Tantor misses with a hook to the body
and Gonzalez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gonzalez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tantor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tantor avoids the head kick by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tantor might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tantor moves out of range of the strikes.
Tantor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzalez was well out of range. Poor timing from Tantor.
Tantor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Gonzalez misses with a straight right.
Nice body punch from Gonzalez.
Tantor throws a hook but Gonzalez blocks it.
Miguel Gonzalez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gonzalez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tantor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A swing and a miss from Gonzalez.
And Tantor counters with a quick kick to the body but Gonzalez blocks it.
Tantor checks a leg kick.
Tantor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gonzalez stuns Tantor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gonzalez misses with a looping right.
Gonzalez dips to his left and cracks Tantor with an uppercut!#T2#
Gonzalez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gonzalez misses with a jab to the body
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.
Tantor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzalez was well out of range. Poor timing from Tantor.
Gonzalez throws a lazy body kick #CL#
and Tantor moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor tries to break free but Gonzalez pushes him back against the cage.
Gonzalez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tantor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gonzalez tries to work over Tantor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gonzalez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tantor misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Gonzalez blocking some punches. #BC2#
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tantor clobbers Gonzalez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#It looks like Miguel Gonzalez has been cut.
A big right from Gonzalez misses.
Tantor tried to counter with a leg kick but Gonzalez avoided it.
Gonzalez throws a shot from downtown. Tantor moves away and avoids it.
Gonzalez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gonzalez scores with a leg kick.
Gonzalez misses with a jab to the body
and Tantor counters with a left and a right that stings Gonzalez.
Gonzalez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tantor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gonzalez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tantor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tantor throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gonzalez avoids it.#T4#
Tantor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gonzalez misses with a lunging right hand
and Tantor counters with a crisp right that sends Gonzalez to the canvas! Tantor follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mara Tantor!
Mara Tantor bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SMASH: Kentas vs Materlak
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Gonzalez avoids the head kick by Misahawa.
Gonzalez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A shot to the body from Misahawa misses
letting Gonzalez counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Kenichi Misahawa has been cut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gonzalez.
Misahawa is looking to clinch.
Nice jab there from Misahawa.
Gonzalez slips a straight right by Misahawa.
Gonzalez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Misahawa moves away.
Misahawa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gonzalez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Misahawa's head backwards.
Misahawa misses with an uppercut. Gonzalez saw that one coming.
Misahawa swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD#
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp right hand that drops Misahawa! Gonzalez lets Misahawa back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Misahawa is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Misahawa.
Misahawa is still on wobbly legs! Can Gonzalez finish him?
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gonzalez.
A big left from Misahawa misses.
Misahawa throws a lazy uppercut
and Gonzalez scores with a counter punch that sends Misahawa to the canvas! Gonzalez smells blood - he's punishing Misahawa with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Misahawa has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Gonzalez!
A relieved looking Miguel Gonzalez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMASH: Hakekia vs Kentas
Date: Jul 09, 2023

#R1#
Sausagestrong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gonzalez is fending him off so far but Sausagestrong persists. Nope, Gonzalez circles away and we're back to standing.
Sausagestrong tries to land a front kick but Gonzalez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gonzalez connects with a body shot that sends Sausagestrong's belly button to the back.
Gonzalez connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Tommy Sausagestrong has been cut.
Sausagestrong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gonzalez.#CUT#It looks like Miguel Gonzalez has been cut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gonzalez - that will leave a mark!
Sausagestrong misses with a shot to the body
and Gonzalez counters with a stiff right hand. #KD2#
Gonzalez drops Sausagestrong with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sausagestrong looks back up at him and smiles so Gonzalez waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
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!
Sausagestrong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Sausagestrong.
Sausagestrong slips a straight right by Gonzalez.#T1#
Gonzalez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sausagestrong throws a wild body kick that Gonzalez sees coming a mile off.
Sausagestrong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gonzalez is out of range.
Sausagestrong tries to clinch
and Gonzalez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#Tommy Sausagestrong's cut is getting worse.
Sausagestrong darts in looking for a takedown but Gonzalez gets double underhooks and turns Sausagestrong into the cage.
A countering left hand to the body from Gonzalez misses.
Gonzalez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sausagestrongs head.
Sausagestrong doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Gonzalez breaks from the clinch.
Gonzalez lands a nice shot to the body.
Sausagestrong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gonzalez.
An attempted straight right counter from Sausagestrong misses the target.
Sausagestrong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gonzalez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sausagestrong under the eye.#T2#
Sausagestrong tries for a takedown but Gonzalez circles away easily
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Sausagestrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez moves out of range as Sausagestrong throws a body kick.
Gonzalez misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Gonzalez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sausagestrong lands with a hook. Gonzalez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sausagestrong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gonzalez.
Sausagestrong tries to counter with a takedown but Gonzalez is quick to defend against it.
Sausagestrong misses with a straight right.
Gonzalez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sausagestrong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gonzalez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sausagestrong.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Gonzalez.
The fighters circling - Gonzalez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Gonzalez misses.
Gonzalez staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Sausagestrong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gonzalez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sausagestrong misses with a left hand
and Gonzalez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#Tommy Sausagestrong's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A head kick by Sausagestrong misses
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sausagestrong.
Sausagestrong ducks under a wild hook from Gonzalez.
Sausagestrong throws a quick counter head kick but Gonzalez was just out of range.#T4#
Gonzalez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sausagestrong.
Sausagestrong closes the distance but Gonzalez moves to the side
and Gonzalez counters with a stiff right hand.
Sausagestrong walks into a left hand. #CUT2#Jeez, Tommy Sausagestrong's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Gonzalez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gonzalez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sausagestrong had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Gonzalez scores with the left hand. Sausagestrong knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC2#Sausagestrong is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tommy Sausagestrong's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Miguel Gonzalez!
During a confident post fight interview, Miguel Gonzalez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Tommy Sausagestrong was interviewed post fight and said 'Unfortunately I lost, I am going to come back stronger than ever, I will be champ one day.'.

Event: SMASH: Frewin vs Sasaki 2
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Montgomery swings widly with a right hand
and Gonzalez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gonzalez looks to score with a jab to the body but Montgomery is just out of range.
Montgomery definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Montgomery rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gonzalez counters with a stiff right hand.
Montgomery fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gonzalez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Montgomery chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gonzalez can pounce on him.
Gonzalez looks to throw the jab but Montgomery is out of range.
Montgomery throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Gonzalez responds with a good body kick, but Montgomery manages to step out the way in time.
Sloppy strikes from Montgomery. Those never looked like landing.
Gonzalez throws out a counter right but Montgomery avoids it with no problem.
Montgomery misses with a right hand
enabling Gonzalez to counter with a crisp jab.
Montgomery misses with a straight right.
Montgomery lands a body shot.
Montgomery misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montgomery throws out a powerful jab.
Gonzalez blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Gonzalez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Montgomery lands a jab to Gonzalez's midsection.
Gonzalez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Montgomery.
Montgomery pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gonzalez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gonzalez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Montgomery bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gonzalez's head backwards.
A big left from Montgomery misses.
Montgomery misses with a hook
and Gonzalez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Montgomery misses with a hook. Gonzalez ducked under it nicely.
Montgomery throws a jab when Gonzalez was well out of range.
Montgomery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzalez moves away.
Montgomery lands a right hook to the body.
Gonzalez avoids the body shot from Montgomery.
Montgomery misses with a hook
and Gonzalez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Montgomery swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Montgomery swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gonzalez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Montgomery thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montgomery waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gonzalez.
Montgomery looks to land a right hand but Gonzalez moved out of range.
Montgomery misses with a body shot.
Gonzalez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gonzalez connects with a body shot that sends Montgomery's belly button to the back.
A big right from Montgomery misses.
Montgomery throws a hook to the side of Gonzalez's head but Gonzalez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Montgomery jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Montgomery throws a poor cross that misses
and Gonzalez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Montgomery thinking.
Gonzalez scores with a jab to the body.
Montgomery is breathing heavily.
Gonzalez swings for the body but Montgomery moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Montgomery. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Montgomery.#T3#
Montgomery misses with a hook. Gonzalez ducked under it nicely.
Montgomery throws a body shot but no joy.
Gonzalez feints a counter leg kick.
Gonzalez slips a jab from Montgomery.
Montgomery throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Montgomery scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Montgomery throws a nice looking combination but Gonzalez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Gonzalez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gonzalez cracks Montgomery with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Montgomery swings widly with a right hand
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp right that sends Montgomery to the canvas! Gonzalez follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Gonzalez!
Miguel Gonzalez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH:Schrodinger vs Galilei
Date: Apr 30, 2023

#R1#
Rubenstein throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gonzalez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gonzalez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rubenstein - the referee stops the clock and Gonzalez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rubenstein. Gonzalez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rubenstein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rubenstein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gonzalez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rubenstein scores with a head kick.
Rubenstein tries to land a body kick
and Gonzalez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rubenstein throws the kick towards the body but Gonzalez avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubenstein is looking to land body kicks.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Rubenstein tries to land a front kick but Gonzalez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rubenstein throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rubenstein looks for the body kick but Gonzalez saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Gonzalez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gonzalez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rubenstein.
Rubenstein shapes to counter with a head kick.
Gonzalez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rubenstein.
And Rubenstein responds with a good body kick, but Gonzalez manages to step out the way in time.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rubenstein.
A jab from Rubenstein does it's job there.
Rubenstein throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rubenstein gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Gonzalez counter with a right hand.
Rubenstein tries to land a front kick but Gonzalez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rubenstein throws a push kick but Gonzalez slaps the foot to one side.
Gonzalez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Rubenstein misses with the combination.
Gonzalez half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rubenstein misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gonzalez blocks a head kick by Rubenstein.
Rubenstein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circling - Gonzalez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gonzalez avoids a kick to the body.
Gonzalez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gonzalez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rubenstein.
Rubenstein lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzalez moves out of range of the body kick from Rubenstein.
An attempted straight right counter from Gonzalez misses the target.
Rubenstein throws a right and a left that Gonzalez avoids nicely. #T3#
Rubenstein throws a push kick but Gonzalez slaps the foot to one side.
A swing and a miss from Gonzalez.
Rubenstein throws a front kick that sends Gonzalez stumbling back into the cage.
Good work by Gonzalez as he checks the leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Gonzalez. That snapped Rubenstein's head back.
Gonzalez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rubenstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rubenstein misses with the body kick
and Gonzalez counters with a straight right hand.
Rubenstein throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rubenstein checks the leg kick.
Rubenstein unleashes a big counter combination but Gonzalez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gonzalez dodges the punch combination from Rubenstein. #T4#
Rubenstein throws a sloppy head kick
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rubenstein looks for the body kick but Gonzalez saw that one coming.
Rubenstein throws a push kick but Gonzalez slaps the foot to one side.
Rubenstein throws a leg kick
and Gonzalez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rubenstein blocks a jab.
Rubenstein tries a head kick but it misses.
Gonzalez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rubenstein checks it well.
Rubenstein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gonzalez.
Despite the aggression on Rubenstein's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rubenstein will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Spencer Rubenstein will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Gonzalez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rubenstein throws a wild body kick that Gonzalez sees coming a mile off.
Gonzalez moves out of range of the body kick from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gonzalez counters with a straight right hand.
Rubenstein throws a body kick that misses.
And Gonzalez counters with a quick kick to the body but Rubenstein blocks it.
Spencer Rubenstein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rubenstein slips a jab from Gonzalez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubenstein misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gonzalez blocks the body kick.
Gonzalez moves out of range of the body kick.
Gonzalez misses with a straight left. #T1#
Gonzalez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rubenstein. Gonzalez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gonzalez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Despite the aggression on Rubenstein's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rubenstein.
Gonzalez moves out of range as Rubenstein throws a body kick.
It appears Gonzalez was looking to counter with a kick there.
Rubenstein throws the kick towards the body but Gonzalez avoids it.
Gonzalez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gonzalez throws a lazy right hand but Rubenstein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rubenstein pushes Gonzalez away with a front kick.
A lazy body kick from Rubenstein
and Gonzalez counters with a stiff right hand.
Rubenstein looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Rubenstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzalez was well out of range. Poor timing from Rubenstein.
Gonzalez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut.
Rubenstein throws a head kick but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Rubenstein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gonzalez.
Rubenstein lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gonzalez swings for the body but Rubenstein moves out of range.
Rubenstein misses with a body kick.
Gonzalez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gonzalez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gonzalez moves out of range of the body kick.
Gonzalez throws a wild body kick that Rubenstein sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Rubenstein gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Gonzalez to counter with a crisp jab.
Gonzalez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Gonzalez misses the target.
Gonzalez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gonzalez slips under a jab.
Rubenstein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rubenstein gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gonzalez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gonzalez swings for the body but Rubenstein moves out of range.
Rubenstein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A counter left hand to the body from Gonzalez misses its target.
A lazy left from Gonzalez finds it's target.
Gonzalez swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Gonzalez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rubenstein throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rubenstein fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Gonzalez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rubenstein.
Spencer Rubenstein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rubenstein is trying to counter with his kicks.
Gonzalez blocks the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Gonzalez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gonzalez scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rubenstein explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rubenstein pushes Gonzalez away with a front kick.
Rubenstein feints and then cracks Gonzalez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gonzalez down.
Rubenstein misses with a double jab
and Gonzalez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rubenstein thinking.
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 Miguel Gonzalez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gonzalez moves out of range as Rubenstein throws a body kick.
Rubenstein throws a wild body kick that Gonzalez sees coming a mile off.
Rubenstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
Gonzalez dodges the punch combination from Rubenstein.
Gonzalez thinks about countering with a head kick.
Gonzalez misses with a straight right.
Rubenstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rubenstein throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez is looking to land body kicks.
Gonzalez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rubenstein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
No joy there for Rubenstein, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Rubenstein misses with a double jab.
Rubenstein misses with an uppercut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rubenstein. Gonzalez shrugs it off though.
Rubenstein throws a sloppy head kick and Gonzalez moves out of range easily.
Gonzalez half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gonzalez just misses with a punch to the body.
Rubenstein is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A jab lands there for Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a push kick but Rubenstein slaps the foot to one side.
Rubenstein misses with a body shot.
Gonzalez throws out a loose jab but Rubenstein uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Rubenstein throws a head kick that Gonzalez semi-blocks.
Gonzalez throws a lazy right hand but Rubenstein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rubenstein throws a wild body kick that Gonzalez sees coming a mile off.
Gonzalez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gonzalez slips a jab and a cross from Rubenstein.
Gonzalez will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gonzalez throws out a loose jab but Rubenstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Rubenstein responds with a good body kick, but Gonzalez manages to step out the way in time.
Rubenstein lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gonzalez will feel that in the morning.
Rubenstein scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzalez throws a hook but Rubenstein avoids it easily.
Rubenstein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rubenstein throws a push kick but Gonzalez slaps the foot to one side.
As Rubenstein backs away, Gonzalez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Rubenstein throws a head kick but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Rubenstein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rubenstein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gonzalez moves out of range of the body kick.
Gonzalez throws a hook but Rubenstein blocks it.
Rubenstein throws a sloppy head kick
and Gonzalez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch combination from Rubenstein misses.
Rubenstein is looking to land body kicks.
Gonzalez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gonzalez avoids the head kick by Rubenstein.
Gonzalez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rubenstein manages to avoid it.#T4#
Gonzalez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gonzalez moves out of range of the body kick.
Rubenstein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gonzalez throws a jab but it's blocked by Rubenstein.
Rubenstein slips a jab from Gonzalez.
Rubenstein throws a head kick that misses.
Rubenstein throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gonzalez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gonzalez throws a low kick but Rubenstein avoids it.
Gonzalez blocks a low kick nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Spencer Rubenstein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rubenstein 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 Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spencer Rubenstein!
Spencer Rubenstein thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Choke vs Thomas
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Dennison fails with the takedown.
Dick Dennison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez just misses with a punch to the body.
Dennison tries to counter with a takedown but Gonzalez is quick to defend against it.
Dennison keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gonzalez slips under a jab from Dennison.#TD#
Dennison scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gonzalez wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gonzalez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sloppy strikes there by Dennison.
Dennison misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dennison sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gonzalez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gonzalez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dennison. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dennison laying and praying for a moment but Gonzalez takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB#
Dennison is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gonzalez is just riding it out for now. Dennison eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Dennison not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gonzalez pushes Dennison off looking to stand but Dennison dives back in and keeps control.
Dennison not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dennison thows a huge punch but Gonzalez dodges it nicely.
Dennison looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gonzalez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dennison. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dennison looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gonzalez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dennison working over Gonzalez with some ground and pound. Gonzalez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gonzalez regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dennison.
Gonzalez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dennison working some strikes from top position.
Dennison throws an elbow that misses. Gonzalez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dennison's guard. Nice move by Gonzalez!#REVB#
Gonzalez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dennison lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Dennison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dennison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Dennison throwing strikes from guard but Gonzalez blocks nicely.
Gonzalez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dennison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dennison throwing strikes from guard but Gonzalez blocks nicely.
Dennison is looking to work some ground and pound but Gonzalez has wrist control.
Dennison is looking to work some ground and pound but Gonzalez has wrist control.
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Dennison from controlling successfully.
Dennison postures up in Gonzalez's guard and throws a big left but Gonzalez blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzalez wants to stand but Dennison is controlling the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gonzalez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gonzalez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dennison is controlling him.
Dennison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dennison trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gonzalez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gonzalez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gonzalez staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Gonzalez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dennison closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gonzalez circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dennison changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gonzalez tries to avoid it but Dennison manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gonzalez to the ground. Gonzalez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Dennison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gonzalez misses the shot to the body.
No luck for Dennison with that takedown attempt.
Gonzalez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Dennison dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dennison shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gonzalez as he jumps to the side.
Gonzalez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dennison shoots in but no luck this time.
Gonzalez tests Dennison's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Dennison gets a takedown into half guard.
Dennison sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gonzalez defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison misses with a head shot. Gonzalez uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dennison with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Dennison working some strikes from top position.
Dennison postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dennison stops Gonzalez from standing up.
Gonzalez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dennison.
Dennison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dennison postures up in Gonzalez's guard and throws a big left but Gonzalez blocks it.
Dennison trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
Dennison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dennison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dennison throws a strike but Gonzalez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T2#
Dennison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dennison is working hard here to advance position.
Dennison is controlling Gonzalez's posture.
Dennison has a closed guard, preventing Gonzalez from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dennison takes a swing at Gonzalez's ribcage but misses.
Gonzalez throws the left hand but Dennison avoids the punch easily.
Dennison misses with a takedown attempt
and Gonzalez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Dennison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dennison fails with the takedown.
Gonzalez tries a quick counter leg kick but Dennison is wise to it.#T3#
Dennison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gonzalez.
Dennison changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice body punch from Dennison.
Dennison gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
Dennison scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gonzalez is not content to let Dennison control the position.
Dennison is putting a hurting on Gonzalez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Dennison.
You can see the frustration on Gonzalez's face as Dennison controls the position. #T4#
Gonzalez is trying to buck Dennison off.
Gonzalez defending against the ground and pound.
Dennison remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB#
Dennison wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gonzalez, who protects the arm well.
Dennison working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonzalez tries to escape but Dennison is in control.
Dennison throws an elbow but Gonzalez slips to the side and avoids it well.
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 Dick Dennison will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Dennison digs a good hook to Gonzalez's body.
Dennison feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gonzalezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD#
Dennison shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dennison showed some decent athleticism there.
Dennison wants to take a breather but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Dennison thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gonzalez's head.
Dennison not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dennison slips a nice elbow through Gonzalez's hands, connecting with Gonzalez's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dennison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonzalez can do to turn this around?
Dennison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gonzalez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dennison.
Gonzalez is not content to let Dennison control the position.#T1#
Dennison thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gonzalez's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dennison in particular looking to stall.
Dennison has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dennison lands a big elbow - Gonzalez is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Dennison!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Dennison!
A very excited looking Dick Dennison made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SMASH: Wayne vs Lomax
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
Jospin ducks under a wild hook from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez takes a swing at Jospin's ribcage but misses.
Jospin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.
Jospin thows a leg kick but Gonzalez checks it
and Gonzalez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jospin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jospin just misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzalez misses the jab.
Jospin dips to his left and cracks Gonzalez with an uppercut!#CL2#
Jospin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gonzalez is trying to pull guard but Jospin has him pressed against the cage.
Gonzalez has been working on his balance at Canadian Combat Academy, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Jospin.
Jospin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gonzalez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jospin has a couple of punches blocked by Gonzalez.
Jospin misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Jospin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #TD#
Gonzalez pulls guard effortlessly.
Jospin content to stall in guard here.
Jospin stops Gonzalez from standing up.
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Jospin from controlling successfully.
Gonzalez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gonzalez tries to get out of the position.
Jospin looking to sit in guard and control but Gonzalez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Jospin is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Gonzalez prevents Jospin from getting back to his feet. #SU#
Gonzalez stands and steps away. Jospin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jospin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gonzalez counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Jospin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That kick from Jospin tenderised Gonzalez's leg. Gonzalez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gonzalez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gonzalez dips to his left and cracks Jospin with an uppercut!
Gonzalez scores with a shot to the body.
Gonzalez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jospin's hands.#CUT#That has opened up Henri Jospin's cut even more.
Gonzalez avoids the head kick by Jospin.
Jospin scores with a leg kick.
No joy there for Jospin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gonzalez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jospin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut. Jospin saw that one coming.
Jospin tries to clinch but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Jospin throws a head kick that misses #KD#
and Gonzalez counters with a head kick that drops Jospin to the mat! Jospin scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Jospin is rocked!
A big right from Jospin misses. #T4#
Jospin tests Gonzalez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jospin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jospin misses with a combination
and Gonzalez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gonzalez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jospin tests Gonzalez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jospin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gonzalez connects with the punch.#CUT#The cut above Henri Jospin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gonzalez circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Gonzalez counter with a right hand.
Jospin is still on wobbly legs! Can Gonzalez finish him?
Jospin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gonzalez.
Jospin seems to have recovered his senses.
Jospin throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Gonzalez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henri Jospin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jospin throws a head kick but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Jospin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gonzalez counters with a thumping low kick.
Jospin moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Jospin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jospin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonzalez throws out the jab.
Jospin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gonzalez blocks a jab.
Jospin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gonzalez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jospin manages to avoid it.
Jospin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gonzalez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Henri Jospin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jospin throws a right hand that misses
and Gonzalez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#Henri Jospin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Gonzalez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jospin can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzalez throws a shot from downtown. Jospin moves away and avoids it.
Jospin misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Jospin lands a head shot.
Gonzalez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jospin is breathing heavily.
Gonzalez misses with a wild body shot.
Jospin misses with an uppercut.
Gonzalez throws the left hand but Jospin avoids the punch easily.
Gonzalez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jospin finds it's way round the side to connect with Gonzalez's head.
A big left from Gonzalez misses.
Jospin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gonzalez circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Gonzalez misses the target.
Miguel Gonzalez is winning the standup battle so far.
Jospin throws a hook but Gonzalez blocks it.
Henri Jospin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonzalez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gonzalez misses with a looping right.
Jospin misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Jospin tries a head kick but it misses.
Decent striking displayed by Gonzalez there.
Gonzalez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Henri Jospin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Miguel Gonzalez!
A victorious Miguel Gonzalez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Menezes vs Borgia
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Misahawa misses with a low kick as Gonzalez jumps back.
It seemed like Gonzalez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gonzalez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Misahawa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gonzalez throws a lazy right hand but Misahawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gonzalez misses with a hook. Misahawa ducked under it nicely.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gonzalez cracks Misahawa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gonzalez tries a low kick but Misahawa avoids it.
Gonzalez misses with a shot to the body
and Misahawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Misahawa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Gonzalez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gonzalez's coach down at Canadian Combat Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gonzalez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gonzalez moves out of range of the body kick.
Misahawa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Misahawa moves forwards but Gonzalez connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#It looks like Kenichi Misahawa has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Misahawa explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Misahawa misses with a wild body shot.
Gonzalez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Misahawa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gonzalez avoids the head kick by Misahawa.
Misahawa lands with a straight right. Gonzalez didn't see that one coming.
Gonzalez throws a hook but Misahawa blocks it.
Misahawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gonzalez misses with a hook.
Misahawa cracks a nice hook into Gonzalez's ribs.
Gonzalez throws a hook but Misahawa blocks it.
Gonzalez takes one on the button.
Kenichi Misahawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Misahawa throws a series of punches but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Gonzalez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Misahawa throws a lazy uppercut
and Gonzalez counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Misahawa misses with a wild body shot.
Gonzalez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Misahawa with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Misahawa.
Misahawa ducks under a wild hook from Gonzalez.
Misahawa throws a big shot that misses.
Gonzalez defending well as Misahawa loads up on a big left hand.
Misahawa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Misahawa.
Misahawa missing with a left hand there. Gonzalez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Misahawa.
Misahawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Misahawa staying out of range there.
Gonzalez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A clash of legs there as Misahawa blocks the low kick.#T3#
A jab from Gonzalez misses.
A big left from Misahawa misses. #CL#
Misahawa rushes Gonzalez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gonzalez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Misahawa smiles and moves away.
Gonzalez takes one to the chin there.
Misahawa throws a lazy uppercut
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gonzalez avoids a kick to the body.
Misahawa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gonzalez has time to react.
Misahawa wants to clinch up but Gonzalez keeps it at a distance.
A big left from Misahawa misses.
Misahawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Misahawa throws a body shot but no joy.
Misahawa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gonzalez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Misahawa looks to land a right hand but Gonzalez moved out of range.
Misahawa misses with an uppercut. Gonzalez saw that one coming.
Gonzalez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Misahawa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut. Misahawa saw that one coming.
Misahawa walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzalez throws a jab but it's blocked by Misahawa.
Misahawa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Misahawa throws out a loose jab but Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonzalez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gonzalez misses with the body kick
and Misahawa counters with a left to the body.
Misahawa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with a straight left.
Misahawa throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenichi Misahawa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenichi Misahawa's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A swing and a miss from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez scores with the left hand. Misahawa knows he should have avoided that one.
Misahawa looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzalez is just out of range.
Gonzalez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez blocks a jab.
Misahawa tries to work over Gonzalez's front leg with a kick but Gonzalez checks it.
Gonzalez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Misahawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a low kick but Misahawa moves out of range easily.
Kenichi Misahawa is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Misahawa lands.
Misahawa has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Gonzalez swings for the body but Misahawa moves out of range.
Gonzalez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gonzalez throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Misahawa to counter with a crisp jab.
Misahawa misses with a body shot. #T1#
Misahawa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Misahawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzalez moves away.#CL#
Misahawa clinches. #BC2#
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Misahawa misses the jab.
Misahawa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gonzalez counters with a nice uppercut.
Misahawa drops his hands momentarily and Gonzalez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC2#Misahawa is rocked!
Gonzalez moves forwards but Misahawa connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC#Gonzalez is rocked!
Gonzalez walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Misahawa! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenichi Misahawa!
Kenichi Misahawa bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SMASH: Lomax vs Choke 4
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
Gonzalez misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Gonzalez there.
Gonzalez lands with a nice body punch.
Thomas throws a lazy uppercut
and Gonzalez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Gonzalez misses.
Gonzalez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gonzalez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
Gonzalez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thomas throws a hook to the side of Gonzalez's head but Gonzalez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gonzalez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gonzalez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thomas walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas blocks a jab.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.#T1#
Gonzalez moves out of range of the body kick.
Thomas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonzalez.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Gonzalez's shoulder, as Gonzalez tries to avoid the shot.
Thomas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gonzalez misses the jab.
Thomas misses with an uppercut
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Patrick Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez moves away from the strike by Thomas.
Gonzalez blocks a jab.
Gonzalez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gonzalez throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Gonzalez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thomas.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gonzalez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Gonzalez does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Gonzalez misses the target.
Thomas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle, before Thomas throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Gonzalez's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Thomas lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Patrick Thomas!
Patrick Thomas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Torsten vs Kennedy 2
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
Gonzalez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vrana misses with a hook. Gonzalez ducked under it nicely.
Vrana looks to land a left hand but Gonzalez moved out of range nicely.
Vrana takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gonzalez lands a head shot.
Gonzalez throws the left hand but Vrana avoids the punch easily.
Vrana defending well as Gonzalez loads up on a big left hand.
Vrana avoids the body shot from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gonzalez's coach down at kill or be killed F boring Fights was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gonzalez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gonzalez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vrana throws a head kick that misses.
Vrana tries a head kick but it misses.
Gonzalez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gonzalez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gonzalez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vrana manages to avoid it.
Vrana throws a lazy head kick
and Gonzalez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vrana looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gonzalez dips to his left and cracks Vrana with an uppercut!#ROC2#Vrana is rocked!
Vrana is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Gonzalez doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Vrana crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Vrana's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miguel Gonzalez!
A very excited looking Miguel Gonzalez 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2022

#R1#
Amir throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gonzalez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Amir keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Amir closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#It looks like Admir Amir has been cut.
Gonzalez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Amir's head backwards.
Amir throws a body shot but no joy.
Gonzalez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A lazy left from Amir finds it's target.
Amir misses with a hook #KD#
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp right hand that drops Amir! Gonzalez lets Amir back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Amir is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amir.
Amir is still on wobbly legs! Can Gonzalez finish him?
Amir swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gonzalez counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miguel Gonzalez!
A relieved looking Miguel Gonzalez 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2022

#R1#
Gonzalez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gonzalez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gonzalez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gonzalez throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Arnold to counter with a crisp jab.
Arnold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Gonzalez catches Arnold right on the button with a cross.#KD#
Gonzalez feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Arnold sprawling to the canvas! Arnold rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gonzalez finish him?! #ROC#Arnold is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Louis Arnold has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arnold tries to get into range but Gonzalez steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Arnold! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Gonzalez scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miguel Gonzalez!
Miguel Gonzalez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2022

#R1#
Braus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gonzalez is fending him off so far but Braus persists. Nope, Gonzalez circles away and we're back to standing.
Gonzalez's coach down at Hero Academia was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gonzalez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Braus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Braus slips a straight right by Gonzalez.
Braus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT2#It looks like Fixen Braus has been cut.
Gonzalez slaps away a takedown attempt from Braus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the side of Braus's head but Braus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Braus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gonzalez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Braus throws a head kick that misses
and Gonzalez counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fixen Braus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Braus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gonzalez as he avoids it easily.
Gonzalez lands a nice shot to the body.
Braus is breathing heavily.#T1#
Gonzalez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gonzalez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Braus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gonzalez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Braus at a distance.
Gonzalez thuds a left hand into Braus's body.#KD2#
Gonzalez lands a big uppercut and Braus crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Braus looks OK. Gonzalez waves Braus back to his feet!#ROC2#Braus is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gonzalez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Braus rather than just go for the knockout.
Gonzalez jabs at Braus's body.
Gonzalez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#KD2#
Gonzalez sends Braus crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Gonzalez is motioning to the referee to let Braus up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Braus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Fixen Braus's cut is getting worse.
Gonzalez lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Braus head around and knocks him out cold! Gonzalez hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miguel Gonzalez!
Our winner, Miguel Gonzalez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RISE 65:
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Bonaparte catches Gonzalez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bonaparte definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gonzalez misses with a straight left.
Bonaparte thinks about countering with a body kick.
Gonzalez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bonaparte counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bonaparte blocks a jab.
Gonzalez walks into a jab.
Gonzalez staying out of range there.
Bonaparte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonzalez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gonzalez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gonzalez digs a good hook to Bonaparte's body.
Bonaparte takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bonaparte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gonzalez misses with a hook. Bonaparte ducked under it nicely.
Bonaparte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonzalez with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Gonzalez.#T1#
Gonzalez stuns Bonaparte with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bonaparte misses with a straight left.
Gonzalez's coach down at Gunner's School of Combat was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gonzalez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gonzalez throws the left hand but Bonaparte avoids the punch easily.
Bonaparte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gonzalez scores with a nice right hand.
Miguel Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonaparte. Gonzalez does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Gonzalez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bonaparte doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gonzalez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte throws a hook but Gonzalez blocks it.
Gonzalez looks to throw the jab but Bonaparte is out of range.
Bonaparte throwing a counter right hand but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
Bonaparte blocks a jab.#T2#
Bonaparte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Bonaparte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut.
Gonzalez throws a shot from downtown. Bonaparte moves away and avoids it.
Bonaparte looks to land a body kick but Gonzalez moved away.
Gonzalez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bonaparte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gonzalez.
Bonaparte throws a looping overhand right but Gonzalez ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonaparte with a hook.
Gonzalez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gonzalez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bonaparte misses with an uppercut
letting Gonzalez counter with a right hand.
Bonaparte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Bonaparte tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Bonaparte misses with a body kick.
Gonzalez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bonaparte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez looks to land a left hand but Bonaparte moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Bonaparte misses the target.
Gonzalez avoids the head kick by Bonaparte.
Gonzalez slips a jab from Bonaparte.
Gonzalez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gonzalez slips under a jab.
Gonzalez takes a swing at Bonaparte's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bonaparte misses the target.
Bonaparte lands with an uppercut that bounces Gonzalez off the cage and back into range.
Gonzalez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bonaparte.#T4#
Gonzalez blocks a head kick by Bonaparte.
Gonzalez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonaparte was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bonaparte's hands.
Gonzalez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bonaparte slips a straight right by Gonzalez.
Bonaparte throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gonzalez on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzalez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bonaparte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzalez was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte misses with an uppercut. Gonzalez saw that one coming.
Gonzalez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bonaparte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gonzalez digs a good hook to Bonaparte's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Miguel Gonzalez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##KD2#
Gonzalez lands a big right hand that sends Bonaparte crashing to the mat! Gonzalez stays standing though and waves Bonaparte back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Jacques Bonaparte has been cut.
Gonzalez throws a looping overhand right but Bonaparte ducks down to avoid it.
Gonzalez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bonaparte throwing a counter right hand but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
Bonaparte misses with a straight left.
Good exchange - Gonzalez coming out on top.
Gonzalez throws a hook but Bonaparte blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Bonaparte misses the target.
Bonaparte has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Gonzalez throws a hook but Bonaparte avoids it easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bonaparte might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez takes a swing at Bonaparte's ribcage but misses.
Miguel Gonzalez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bonaparte defending well as Gonzalez loads up on a big left hand.
Gonzalez slips a jab from Bonaparte.
Gonzalez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bonaparte manages to avoid it.
Gonzalez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bonaparte.#T1#
The fighters circling - Gonzalez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Gonzalez misses its intended target.
Gonzalez misses with a hook. Bonaparte ducked under it nicely.
Bonaparte misses with a hook
and Gonzalez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bonaparte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez moves out of range of the body kick.
Gonzalez scores with a hook to the body. Bonaparte takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gonzalez jabs at Bonaparte's body.
Bonaparte on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bonaparte avoids the body shot from Gonzalez.
Bonaparte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gonzalez.#T2#
Bonaparte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Gonzalez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gonzalez stuns Bonaparte with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bonaparte needs to keep his hands up - Gonzalez had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonaparte throws a lazy right hand but Gonzalez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Gonzalez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bonaparte looks to throw the jab but Gonzalez is out of range.
Gonzalez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gonzalez throws a hook but Bonaparte avoids it easily.
Bonaparte takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gonzalez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bonaparte throws a head kick but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Gonzalez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Bonaparte misses with a body shot.
Bonaparte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bonaparte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonzalez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bonaparte looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bonaparte looks to land a left hand but Gonzalez moved out of range nicely.
Gonzalez punishes Bonaparte's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gonzalez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bonaparte.
Gonzalez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bonaparte throws a hook but Gonzalez blocks it.
Gonzalez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gonzalez tests Bonaparte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gonzalez works the jab nicely.#T4#
Gonzalez scores with a jab to the body.
Gonzalez lands a right hook to the body.
Bonaparte misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bonaparte! Gonzalez lets Bonaparte back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Bonaparte is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzalez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oh Bonaparte is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gonzalez finds Bonaparte's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Bonaparte flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Gonzalez lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Bonaparte will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miguel Gonzalez!
Miguel Gonzalez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RISE 52: Shabazz v Mogg
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1#
Gonzalez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Carioni to score with a decent uppercut.
Carioni scores with a hook to the body. Gonzalez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Carioni sizes up Gonzalez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Carioni stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Carioni misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Carioni instigates a clinch.
Gonzalez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gonzalez is trying to push Carioni away but Carioni has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gonzalez misses with the head strike.
Gonzalez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carioni throws a punch but it's blocked by Gonzalez.
Carioni lands with a left to the head.
Carioni lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards. #ROC2#Gonzalez is rocked!
Gonzalez blocking some punches.
Oh Gonzalez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez struggles to land a body shot inside as Carioni controls his hands.
Carioni swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carioni has a couple of punches blocked by Gonzalez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonzalez.
Carioni throws a punch but it's blocked by Gonzalez.
Carioni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carioni throws a punch but it's blocked by Gonzalez.
Carioni misses with a punch on the inside.
Gonzalez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carioni.
Carioni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carioni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carioni working aggressively here.
Carioni working aggressively here.
Carioni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carioni.
Carioni misses with a punch on the inside.
Carioni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carioni swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonzalez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonzalez blocks an uppercut.
Carioni throws a punch but it's blocked by Gonzalez.
Carioni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carioni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gonzalez blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonzalez.
Carioni has a couple of punches blocked by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez blocks an uppercut.
Carioni looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gonzalez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gonzalez blocks an uppercut.
Carioni throws a punch but it's blocked by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez blocks an uppercut.
Carioni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carioni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carioni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carioni.
Carioni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gonzalez blocks an uppercut.
Gonzalez blocks an uppercut.
Gonzalez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonzalez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonzalez seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right from Carioni on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzalez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carioni prevents Gonzalez from breaking the clinch.
Gonzalez is looking to break free of the clinch but Carioni has double underhooks.
A short right from Carioni on the inside.
Gonzalez blocks an uppercut.
Carioni dips a shoulder and cracks Gonzalez with a mighty uppercut! Gonzalez falls back against the cage and Carioni unloads with a barrage of strikes! Gonzalez is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Carioni screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo Carioni!
After winning the bout, Rodrigo Carioni thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE 41: Mogg v Ship
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
A left lands for Gonzalez.
An inside leg kick lands from Butterfinger.
Butterfinger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonzalez.
Butterfinger appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Butterfinger with a nice calf kick.
Butterfinger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gonzalez measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Butterfinger! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Miguel Gonzalez!
A victorious Miguel Gonzalez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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