Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 311 Kuomanen vs Mahmut
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Weismuller misses the shot to the body.
Lalime takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lalime closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Weismuller scores with a spinning back kick!
Weismuller throws an off balance right hand
and Lalime counters with a left to the body.
Weismuller finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Weismuller lands a lovely overhand right.
Weismuller looks to land a left hand but Lalime moved out of range nicely.
Weismuller lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lalime's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weismuller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lalime defending well as Weismuller loads up on a big left hand.
Weismuller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Weismuller misses with a hook to the body
letting Lalime counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weismuller misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Weismuller throws a leg kick but Lalime moved away.
Lalime appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lalime displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weismuller throws out the jab.
Lalime thuds a left hand into Weismuller's body.
Weismuller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Weismuller misses.
Weismuller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lalime counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Lalime checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Weismuller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lalime doesn't seem bothered though.
Weismuller throws an off balance right hand
and Lalime cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Weismuller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Weismuller's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lalime connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Weismuller scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
A low kick from Weismuller is predictable there #KD2#
and Lalime counters with a crisp right hand that drops Weismuller! Lalime lets Weismuller back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weismuller defending well as Lalime loads up on a big left hand.
Weismuller clobbers Lalime with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Weismuller misses with an uppercut.
Lalime throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weismuller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Weismuller misses with a right hand
and Lalime counters with a nice uppercut.
Weismuller throws a leg kick #KD2#
and Lalime counters with a nice right hand that sends Weismuller toppling to the canvas! Weismuller scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lalime finish him?!#ROC2#Weismuller is rocked!
Weismuller lands a nice shot to the body.
Weismuller misses with a hook to the body #KD2#
and Lalime counters with a nice right hand that sends Weismuller toppling to the canvas! Weismuller scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lalime finish him?!
Oh Weismuller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Weismuller ducks under a wild hook from Lalime.
Weismuller seems to have got his legs back now.
Lalime moves in close and cracks Weismuller with a massive right hand! Weismuller, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Lalime!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Lalime!

Event: DMMA 306
Date: Apr 03, 2024

#R1#
Weismuller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martin was well out of range. Poor timing from Weismuller.
Martin thinks about countering with a body kick.
Weismuller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Martin misses with an uppercut.
Martin avoids the body shot from Weismuller.
Martin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Martin misses with a body shot.
Weismuller slips under a jab from Martin.#CL#
Martin has closed the distance and engaged Weismuller in a clinch. #BC2#
Weismuller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Decent striking displayed by Martin there.
Martin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Weismuller.
A cross from Martin lands.
Weismuller slips a jab from Martin.
Martin throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weismuller moves out of range of the strikes.
Martin misses with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That kick from Weismuller tenderised Martin's leg. Martin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Weismuller throws a poor cross that misses
and Martin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Weismuller. Martin does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Martin throws a series of punches but Weismuller moves out of range.
Weismuller tries a low kick but Martin avoids it.
Weismuller lands a jab to the head.
Martin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Martin misses with a few strikes there.
Weismuller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Weismuller checks a leg kick.
It looks like Martin has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A telegraphed right hand from Weismuller misses the target.
Weismuller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Weismuller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Weismuller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Martin.
Weismuller walks forward, straight into a front kick from Martin.
A jab from Martin finds it's way through Weismuller's defenses.
Martin misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin looks to land a left hand but Weismuller moved out of range nicely.
Martin blocks a leg kick.
Swole Ricky Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Weismuller has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Martin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Weismuller checks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Martin. That snapped Weismuller's head back.
Martin throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Weismuller.
Weismuller throws a jab but it's blocked by Martin.
Weismuller jabs Martin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Martin looks to land a left hand but Weismuller moved out of range nicely.
Weismuller misses with an uppercut.
Martin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Weismuller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Martin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Weismuller.
Martin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Weismuller misses the shot to the body.
Weismuller takes a kick to the side of the head.
Martin tries to land a front kick but Weismuller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Martin moves forwards but Weismuller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Weismuller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weismuller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Weismuller throws a body shot but no joy.
Martin blocks a low kick nicely.
Martin scores with a jab. Weismuller acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Martin throws a hook to the side of Weismuller's head but Weismuller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Martin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Weismuller throws a solid leg kick but Martin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Weismuller.
Weismuller lands a slapping body shot.
Weismuller tries a low kick but Martin avoids it.
Weismuller takes a swing at Martin's ribcage but misses.
Weismuller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Weismuller checks a leg kick.
Martin misses the jab.
Weismuller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martin.
Martin misses with a looping left.
A left lands for Martin.
Martin missing with a left hand there. Weismuller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Martin feints and then cracks Weismuller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Weismuller down.
Weismuller works Martin's body with a nice hook.
Martin throws the left hand but Weismuller avoids the punch easily.
Martin throws a big shot that misses.
Martin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Martin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weismuller misses with a wild body shot.
Martin looks to land a body kick but Weismuller moved away.
Martin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Martin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Weismuller is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Martin rather than just go for the knockout.
That kick from Martin tenderised Weismuller's leg. Weismuller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Martin misses with an uppercut.
Weismuller scores with a nice head shot.
Weismuller looks to score with a jab to the body but Martin is just out of range.
Weismuller throws a looping overhand right but Martin ducks down to avoid it.
Martin is looking to land body kicks.
Martin slips a jab from Weismuller.
A big right from Martin misses.
Martin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Weismuller scores with the left hand. Martin knows he should have avoided that one.
Martin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weismuller throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weismuller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martin.
Martin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Weismuller takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Martin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Martin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weismuller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Swole Ricky Martin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Weismuller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Martin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good exchange - Martin coming out on top.
Weismuller lands with a good body shot.
Weismuller takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Weismuller slips under a jab.
Weismuller tries a low kick but Martin avoids it.
Weismuller misses with a wild body shot.
Martin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Weismuller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Martin throws the left hand but Weismuller avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Martin clinches with his opponent.
Martin struggles to land a body shot inside as Weismuller controls his hands.
Martin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Weismuller as Martin tries to tie him up.
Martin tries to throw a body punch but Weismuller avoids it by throwing Martin back against the cage.
Weismuller prevents a body shot from Martin.
A frustrated look appears on Weismuller's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Weismuller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Martin misses the target.
Weismuller takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Weismuller checks a leg kick.
Weismuller looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
A nice combination there by Martin.
Martin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Weismuller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good exchange - Martin coming out on top.
Weismuller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Weismuller throws a hook but Martin blocks it.
Martin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Weismuller. Weismuller obviously looking to wear him down.
Weismuller fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Martin is out of range.
Martin throws a big counter combination but Weismuller scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Weismuller stuns Martin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Martin misses.
A head kick misses from Weismuller.
It appears Martin was looking to counter with a kick there.
Martin throws a hook but Weismuller avoids it easily.
Weismuller now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Weismuller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Weismuller appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Martin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Martin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Weismuller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Martin moves into the clinch.
Weismuller tries to circle away but Martin has him pinned against the cage.
Martin scores with a shot to the side of Weismuller's head.
Martin tries to work over Weismuller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Weismuller manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Martin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Weismuller tries to land a leg kick but Martin saw it coming and moves away.
Weismuller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Martin throws a body punch but Weismuller moves out of range.
Weismuller throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Martin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Martin misses with the head strike.
Weismuller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Martin lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Weismuller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martin connects with a jab.
Weismuller tries to move into range but Martin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A left lands for Martin.
Martin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weismuller can do to turn this around?
Weismuller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Martin is out of range and Weismuller settles back down.
Weismuller checks a low kick from Martin.
Martin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Weismuller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Martin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Martin connects with a single shot there.
Martin throws a jab but it's blocked by Weismuller.
Weismuller has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A chopping leg kick lands by Weismuller. #T3#
Martin misses with a hook. Weismuller ducked under it nicely.
Weismuller has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Martin finds it's way round the side to connect with Weismuller's head.
Martin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Weismuller.
Martin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Weismuller is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Martin with a body shot.
Weismuller keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Weismuller throws a low kick but Martin avoids it.
Martin thumps Weismuller with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Weismuller checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Decent striking displayed by Martin there.
Weismuller connects with a solid leg kick.
Martin looks for the body kick but Weismuller saw that one coming.
Martin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Weismuller thuds his shin into the meat of Martin's side.
Martin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Martin checks a leg kick.
Martin is looking to counter punch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Martin.
Weismuller slips under a jab.
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!
Martin jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Weismuller throws an overhand right that lands on Martin's shoulder, as Martin tries to avoid the shot.
Weismuller misses with a wild body shot.
Weismuller loads up on a big right hand but Martin slips the punch.
Martin scores with a decent looking hook.
Martin avoids the body shot from Weismuller.
Martin lands a glancing blow to the side of Weismuller's head.
Martin jabs at Weismuller's body.
Martin tries to clinch up but Weismuller circles away and keeps his distance.
Martin throws the left hand but Weismuller avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Weismuller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circling - Martin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weismuller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Martin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Weismuller misses with a wild body shot.
Martin connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weismuller throws a shot to the body.
Weismuller checks a leg kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Weismuller! But no joy.
Martin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Weismuller.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Swole Ricky Martin dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Martin.
Weismuller throws a sloppy head kick and Martin moves out of range easily.
Martin is looking to land body kicks.
Weismuller does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Weismuller misses with an uppercut.
Martin throws a jab when Weismuller was well out of range.
Martin connects with a leg kick.
Martin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martin tries to counter by clinching up but Weismuller breaks away and moves out of range.
A cross from Weismuller lands.
Martin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Weismuller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Weismuller throws a looping overhand right but Martin ducks down to avoid it.
Weismuller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin connects with a right hand. Weismuller shakes it off.
Martin throws a push kick but Weismuller slaps the foot to one side.
Martin looks to land a right hand but Weismuller moved out of range.
Martin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Martin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A swing and a miss from Martin.#T1#
Weismuller throws a big shot that misses.
Martin lands a head shot.
Martin throws a big shot that misses.
Weismuller throws out a counter right but Martin avoids it with no problem.
Martin jabs Weismuller right on the nose. Weismuller blinks but takes it well.
Martin defending well as Weismuller loads up on a big left hand.
Weismuller misses with a low kick.
Martin misses with a body shot.
Martin throws a leg kick but Weismuller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Weismuller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Weismuller tries a head kick but it misses.
Weismuller does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Martin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Weismuller misses with a looping right.
Martin thinks about countering with a body kick.
Weismuller tests Martin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Martin misses with an uppercut.
Weismuller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Weismuller misses with a low kick.
Martin misses with a straight right.
Weismuller moves away from the strike by Martin. #T2#
Weismuller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martin was well out of range. Poor timing from Weismuller.
Swole Ricky Martin is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weismuller 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.
Martin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weismuller lands with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martin. Weismuller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weismuller lands a leg kick that knocks Martin off balance momentarily.
A big right from Weismuller misses.
A nice leg kick from Weismuller, right into the meat of the thigh.
Weismuller slips under a jab.
Weismuller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Weismuller thuds a left hand into Martin's body.
An inside leg kick from Martin misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Weismuller misses.
Weismuller fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Martin is out of range.
Weismuller just misses with a punch to the body.
Martin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Weismuller steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Weismuller walks into a stiff left hand from Martin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Martin.
Weismuller is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Weismuller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Martin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weismuller moves away.
Weismuller slips under a jab from Martin.
Martin throws out a loose jab but Weismuller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weismuller misses with a looping right.
Martin throwing a counter right hand but Weismuller manages to avoid it.
Martin looks to throw the jab but Weismuller is out of range.
A nice leg kick from Weismuller, right into the meat of the thigh.
Weismuller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martin.
Weismuller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martin.
Weismuller misses the shot to the body.
Martin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Weismuller tries to land a front kick but Martin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Martin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Weismuller can pounce on him.
Weismuller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Martin is out of range and Weismuller settles back down.
Martin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A cross from Martin lands.
Martin with a nice calf kick.
Martin lands a jab to the head.
Martin looks to land a left hand but Weismuller moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Weismuller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weismuller.
Martin tries to land a leg kick but Weismuller saw it coming and moves away.
Martin throws a poor cross that misses
and Weismuller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Weismuller punishes Martin's body with a nice straight punch.
That kick from Weismuller tenderised Martin's leg. Martin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Weismuller throws a looping overhand right but Martin ducks down to avoid it.
Weismuller takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Martin throws a solid leg kick but Weismuller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Martin.
Weismuller throws a hook but Martin blocks it.
Martin stuns Weismuller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Martin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Weismuller looks to score with a jab to the body but Martin is just out of range.
Martin with the inside leg kick.
Weismuller pushes Martin away with a front kick.
Martin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Martin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Weismuller misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Swole Ricky Martin did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Weismuller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Martin misses with a low kick.
Martin misses the shot to the body.
Martin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Martin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Martin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Weismuller.
A slapping body kick lands there for Martin.
Martin avoids a kick to the body.
Martin staying out of range there.
Martin tries to land a front kick but Weismuller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Weismuller walks into a jab.
Weismuller loads up on a big right hand but Martin slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Weismuller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weismuller. Martin does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Weismuller tenderised Martin's leg. Martin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Martin scores with a hook to the body. Weismuller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Weismuller throws a shot to the body.
Martin moves out of range as Weismuller strikes.
Weismuller misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Martin misses with a looping left.
Weismuller avoids the head kick by Martin.
Weismuller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martin.
Weismuller cracks Martin with an open hand slap.
Martin cracks Weismuller with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Martin blocks the body kick.
Martin scores with a sloppy right hand. Weismuller should have avoided that one.
Weismuller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Martin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Martin.
Weismuller checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Weismuller misses with a body shot.
Martin throws a hook to the side of Weismuller's head but Weismuller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Martin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weismuller walks into a left hand.
Weismuller misses with a looping left.
Weismuller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weismuller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Martin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Martin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Weismuller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Martin.
Weismuller moves out of range of the strikes.
Martin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Martin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Weismuller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Martin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Weismuller throws a hook but Martin avoids it easily.
Martin just misses with a punch to the body.
Weismuller throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Weismuller throws a lazy right hand but Martin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weismuller tries to work over Martin's front leg with a kick but Martin checks it.
Martin is looking to land body kicks.
Weismuller appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Martin lands a body shot. #T3#
Martin moves out of range of the strikes.
Martin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Weismuller.
Martin throws a lazy body kick
and Weismuller makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Martin's corner calls for a 1-2. Martin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Weismuller connects with a looping right hand.
Weismuller misses with a looping right.
Martin throwing a counter right hand but Weismuller manages to avoid it.
Martin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Weismuller appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Weismuller throws a hook but Martin blocks it.
Martin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Martin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Weismuller finds it's way round the side to connect with Martin's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Martin.
Weismuller takes one to the chin there.
Weismuller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Martin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Martin throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin cracks Weismuller with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Martin avoids the head kick by Weismuller.
Crunch! Weismuller slams his shin into Martin's torso.#T4#
Weismuller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martin.
Martin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Weismuller. Weismuller circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Martin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Weismuller appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Martin defending well as Weismuller loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Martin has closed the distance and engaged Weismuller in a clinch.
Martin digs a right hand underneath Weismuller's ribcage. Weismuller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Weismuller - that landed with a thud.
Martin trying to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Weismuller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Martin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Weismuller has a couple of punches blocked by Martin. #BC2#
Weismuller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Martin misses with a hook. Weismuller ducked under it nicely.
Weismuller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Martin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Weismuller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Weismuller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Martin. Martin obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martin throws a looping overhand right but Weismuller ducks down to avoid it.
Weismuller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Swole Ricky Martin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Martin scores with a jab to the head.
Martin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Weismuller misses with a kick to the body.
Weismuller swings for the body but Martin moves out of range.
Martin looks to land a left hand but Weismuller moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Weismuller misses its intended target.
Weismuller moves out of range as Martin throws a body kick.
Weismuller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Martin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weismuller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Martin slips a straight right by Weismuller.
Martin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Martin swings widly with a right hand
and Weismuller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weismuller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martin.
Martin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Weismuller 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.
Weismuller sizes up Martin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weismuller misses with a hook.
Martin is looking to land body kicks.
Tommy Weismuller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Martin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Martin slips under a jab.
Martin misses the shot to the body.
Martin thows a body kick. Weismuller tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Weismuller moves out of range as Martin strikes.
Martin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Martin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Weismuller has time to react.
Weismuller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Weismuller checks the leg kick nicely there.
Martin throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Martin.
Martin connects with a right hand. Weismuller shakes it off.
Weismuller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martin manages to avoid it.
Martin half committed to a counter leg kick.
Martin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weismuller.
Weismuller tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Martin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weismuller misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Weismuller throws a jab but it's blocked by Martin.
Weismuller throws a looping overhand right but Martin ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weismuller misses with a right hand
enabling Martin to counter with a crisp jab.
Martin throws a lazy right hand but Weismuller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Martin throws a leg kick but Weismuller checks it.
Martin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Weismuller has time to react.
Weismuller does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Martin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Martin connects with a solid leg kick.
Martin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Weismuller. That did some damage!
Weismuller is looking to score with low kicks.
Weismuller throws a body shot but no joy.
Martin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Martin throws an overhand right that lands on Weismuller's shoulder, as Weismuller tries to avoid the shot.
Martin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Martin slips under a jab.
Martin scoring well with a low kick there.
Martin moves in looking to clinch but Weismuller pushes him off.#T3#
Martin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Martin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Weismuller looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Martin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Weismuller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martin was well out of range. Poor timing from Weismuller.
Martin fakes the leg kick and cracks Weismuller in the body.
Martin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Weismuller on the side of the head.
Martin throws a jab but it's blocked by Weismuller.
Weismuller misses with a body shot.
Martin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Martin lunges at Weismuller with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Weismuller's hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Weismuller.
Weismuller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Martin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Weismuller.
Martin lands with a hook. Weismuller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Martin.
Weismuller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
Weismuller swings for the body but Martin moves out of range.
Martin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Martin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weismuller throws a hook but Martin blocks it.
Martin connects with a single shot there.
Martin lands with an uppercut that bounces Weismuller off the cage and back into range.
Martin tests Weismuller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Weismuller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martin.
Martin scores with a hook.
Weismuller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Weismuller throws a body shot but no joy.
Weismuller lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A big right from Weismuller misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Weismuller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Weismuller has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Martin.
Weismuller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Martin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Martin stuns Weismuller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Swole Ricky Martin!
Swole Ricky Martin retains his light heavyweight title!
Swole Ricky Martin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 299 Panda vs Ship
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Wasselach throws a nice looking combination but Weismuller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wasselach takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wasselach on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Weismuller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wasselach lands a nice looking body shot.
Weismuller scores with the left hand. Wasselach knows he should have avoided that one.
Wasselach attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Weismuller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Weismuller lands with a straight right. Wasselach didn't see that one coming.
Wasselach slips under a jab.
Weismuller misses the shot to the body.
Wasselach throws out a counter right but Weismuller avoids it with no problem.
Weismuller takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weismuller misses with a looping left.
Weismuller on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Weismuller 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.
Wasselach moves away from the strike by Weismuller.
Weismuller throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wasselach connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Wasselach throws a body punch but Weismuller moves out of range.
Wasselach moves forwards but Weismuller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wasselach has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Weismuller.
Weismuller avoids the head kick by Wasselach.
Wasselach avoids the body shot from Weismuller.
A little jabbing left from Wasselach on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wasselach misses with the body kick
and Weismuller counters with a nice body kick.
Weismuller throws an off balance right hand
and Wasselach counters with a stiff right hand.
Weismuller misses with a hook
and Wasselach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weismuller takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Weismuller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wasselach lands with a cross.
Wasselach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weismuller moves away.
Weismuller throws a sloppy body shot
and Wasselach counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weismuller swings widly with a right hand
and Wasselach counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wasselach gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Weismuller throws a body kick that misses.
Wasselach uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weismuller.
Wasselach misses with a right hand
letting Weismuller counter with a right hand.
Wasselach has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Weismuller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wasselach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Weismuller is looking to clinch but Wasselach is avoiding it.
Weismuller misses with a low kick.
Wasselach misses with a body kick.
Weismuller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wasselach. That did some damage!
Weismuller throws out a loose jab but Wasselach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wasselach takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Weismuller is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wasselach uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weismuller.
Weismuller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Weismuller throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wasselach.
Weismuller scores with a jab to the head.
Wasselach misses with the combination. #T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Wasselach.
Weismuller looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wasselach walks into a left hand.
Wasselach plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A big left from Wasselach misses.
Weismuller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wasselach moves away.
A big right from Weismuller misses.
Wasselach closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Weismuller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wasselach. That did some damage!
Weismuller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Weismuller throws a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by Weismuller.
Wasselach misses with an attempted mid kick. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Wasselach misses.
Weismuller feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Weismuller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wasselach moves away from the strike by Weismuller.
Wasselach takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Weismuller is looking to clinch.
Wasselach replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Weismuller blocks it well.
Wasselach avoids the body shot from Weismuller.
A bone on bone clash there as Wasselach blocks the leg kick.
Weismuller misses with a lunging right hand
letting Wasselach counter with a right hand.
Weismuller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wasselach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Weismuller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Weismuller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wasselach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weismuller thows a leg kick but Wasselach checks it
and Wasselach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Weismuller feints and then cracks Wasselach's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wasselach down.
Weismuller dodges the punch combination from Wasselach.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Weismuller dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Weismuller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wasselach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weismuller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wasselach.
Weismuller misses with a straight left.
Weismuller misses with a hook
and Wasselach counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wasselach cracks a nice hook into Weismuller's ribs.
Weismuller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wasselach looks to score with a jab to the body but Weismuller is just out of range.
Wasselach takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Weismuller throws a body shot but no joy.
Wasselach throws a looping overhand right but Weismuller ducks down to avoid it.
Weismuller tries to land a leg kick but Wasselach saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weismuller slips under a jab from Wasselach.
Weismuller misses with a low kick.
Weismuller misses with an uppercut
and Wasselach counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Weismuller lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weismuller digs a good hook to Wasselach's body. #T1#
Weismuller loads up on a big right hand but Wasselach slips the punch.
Weismuller scores with a push kick.
Weismuller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wasselach moves away.
Wasselach doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Weismuller misses with a body shot.
Wasselach fails to land with a series of punches.
Weismuller swings for the body but Wasselach moves out of range.
Weismuller lands with a nice body punch.
Weismuller throws a body shot but no joy.
Tommy Weismuller is winning the standup battle so far.
Wasselach slips under a jab from Weismuller.
Wasselach misses with a straight left.
Weismuller lands a head shot.
Wasselach misses with a body kick.
Wasselach catches Weismuller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circling - Wasselach throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Wasselach uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weismuller.
Weismuller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wasselach looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Wasselach might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Weismuller has got the better of the exchanges.
Weismuller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weismuller misses with a hook.
Wasselach feints a counter leg kick.
Wasselach misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wasselach works the jab nicely.
Wasselach moves out of range as Weismuller strikes.
Weismuller throws a lazy right hand but Wasselach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wasselach throws out a counter right but Weismuller avoids it with no problem.
Weismuller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wasselach.
Weismuller tries a low kick but Wasselach avoids it.
Wasselach takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Weismuller misses with a straight right.
Weismuller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weismuller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Weismuller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wasselach ducks under a wild hook from Weismuller.#T3#
Wasselach throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Weismuller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wasselach scores with a head kick. Weismuller tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Weismuller misses with a body punch
and Wasselach counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weismuller throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Wasselach to counter with a crisp jab.
Weismuller throws a leg kick
and Wasselach counters with a stiff right hand.
Weismuller misses with a hook.
Weismuller works Wasselach's body with a nice hook.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weismuller lands a jab to Wasselach's midsection.
Weismuller misses the shot to the body.
Wasselach misses with a wild body shot.
Weismuller misses the jab.
Wasselach throws out a counter right but Weismuller avoids it with no problem.
Weismuller throws a low kick, looking for Wasselach's leg but Wasselach calmly moves out of range.
Wasselach was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Weismuller just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Weismuller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weismuller misses with a leg kick
enabling Wasselach to counter with a crisp jab.
Weismuller connects with the punch.
Wasselach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weismuller misses with a leg kick
and Wasselach counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Weismuller throws a lazy head kick
and Wasselach counters with a nice uppercut.
Weismuller misses with a low kick.
Weismuller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Weismuller dips to his left and cracks Wasselach with an uppercut!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wasselach has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Weismuller.
Wasselach throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wasselach has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Weismuller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wasselach.
Wasselach's jab looks to have found its range, popping Weismuller under the eye.
Weismuller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wasselach on the side of the head.
Wasselach tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Weismuller 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#
Weismuller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gotan Wasselach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tommy Weismuller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice straight punches there by Weismuller. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Weismuller.
Weismuller misses with a low kick.
Wasselach looks to land a right hand but Weismuller moved out of range.
Weismuller scores with a decent looking hook.
Weismuller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wasselach on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wasselach checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wasselach looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wasselach's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Weismuller throws a big shot that misses.
Wasselach thuds his right hand into Weismuller's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasselach shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Weismuller eats them both and turns towards Wasselach to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A big right from Weismuller misses.
It seemed like Wasselach was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wasselach throws a head kick that misses.
Weismuller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wasselach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wasselach throws a poor cross that misses
and Weismuller counters with a low kick, right behind Wasselach 's knee. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Wasselach. Weismuller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weismuller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wasselach defending well as Weismuller loads up on a big left hand.
Wasselach throws out a counter right but Weismuller avoids it with no problem.
Weismuller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wasselach misses with a wild body shot.
Weismuller feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Good work by Wasselach as he checks the leg kick.
Weismuller scoring well with a low kick there.
Weismuller tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wasselach ducks under a wild hook from Weismuller.
Weismuller ducks under a wild hook from Wasselach.
Weismuller thows a body kick. Wasselach tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A head kick from Weismuller lands but Wasselach takes it in his stride.
Wasselach tries to clinch up.
Weismuller appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wasselach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weismuller was well out of range. Poor timing from Wasselach.#T2#
Wasselach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weismuller was well out of range. Poor timing from Wasselach.
Wasselach moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Weismuller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Weismuller throws a big shot that misses.
Wasselach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weismuller scores with a hook to the body. Wasselach takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wasselach's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Weismuller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wasselach scrambles back to his feet.
Weismuller scores with a nice strike.
Nice defenses there by Weismuller.
Wasselach takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Weismuller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wasselach can do to turn this around?
Jab by Weismuller.
Wasselach takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Weismuller wants to clinch up but Wasselach keeps it at a distance.
Wasselach throws a shot from downtown. Weismuller moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Weismuller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wasselach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Weismuller swings for the body but Wasselach moves out of range.
Wasselach throws out a counter right but Weismuller avoids it with no problem.
Weismuller lands a lovely overhand right.
Weismuller connects with a leg kick.
Wasselach wants to land a leg kick but Weismuller is out of range.
Wasselach throws a sloppy head kick and Weismuller moves out of range easily.
Wasselach misses with an uppercut
and Weismuller counters with a slapping leg kick.
Weismuller misses with a straight right.
Wasselach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weismuller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wasselach throws a leg kick but Weismuller sees it coming and moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Weismuller misses the target.
A nice leg kick from Weismuller, right into the meat of the thigh. #T4#
Weismuller lands a lovely overhand right.
Weismuller throws an off balance right hand
and Wasselach counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Weismuller scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wasselach darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Weismuller misses with a body shot
and Wasselach counters with a nice body kick.
Weismuller lands a leg kick that knocks Wasselach off balance momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Weismuller.
Wasselach throws a head kick that misses.
Weismuller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wasselach just misses with a punch to the body.
Wasselach blocks a head kick by Weismuller.
Weismuller throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Weismuller misses.
Wasselach shapes to counter with a head kick.
Wasselach misses with a looping right.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Weismuller!
Tommy Weismuller decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 292 Kuomanen vs Thorn 2
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Weismuller looks to throw the jab but Mumba is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Mumba.
Mumba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mumba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Weismuller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Weismuller throws a series of punches but Mumba avoids them all with ease.
Weismuller slips a straight right by Mumba.
Weismuller ducks under a wild hook from Mumba.
Weismuller has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mumba is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Weismuller moves away from the strike by Mumba.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mumba. Weismuller does a little dance to reset his feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Weismuller.
Mumba checks a low kick from Weismuller.
Mumba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weismuller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weismuller misses with a low kick as Mumba jumps back.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weismuller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mumba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Weismuller with a jab.
Mumba moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Weismuller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weismuller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mumba. #T1#
Weismuller connects with a leg kick.
Weismuller defending well as Mumba loads up on a big left hand.
Weismuller lands a body shot.
Weismuller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mumba throws a poor cross that misses
and Weismuller counters with a good low kick that Mumba was not able to check.
Weismuller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mumba looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Weismuller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mumba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice defenses there by Weismuller.
Mumba misses with a looping right.
Mumba misses with a body shot.
Weismuller throws out a counter right but Mumba avoids it with no problem.
Mumba misses with a body shot
and Mumba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Weismuller.
Mumba ducks under a wild hook from Weismuller.
Weismuller works Mumba's body with a nice hook.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mumba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mumba throws a looping overhand right but Weismuller ducks down to avoid it.
Weismuller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Weismuller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Weismuller with the inside leg kick.
Weismuller staying out of range there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Weismuller.
Mumba throws a jab when Weismuller was well out of range.
Weismuller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mumba takes one to the chin there.
Weismuller lands with a good body shot.
Weismuller fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Mumba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Weismuller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mumba.
Mumba misses with a looping left.
Mumba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mumba looks to land a right hand but Weismuller moved out of range.
A cross from Weismuller lands.
Weismuller scores with a kick to the body. #T3#
Mumba moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Weismuller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mumba misses with a wild body shot.
Weismuller cracks Mumba with an open hand slap.
Mumba misses the jab.
Weismuller scores with a body shot.
Weismuller walks into a straight right hand from Mumba.
Weismuller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mumba misses the shot to the body.
Weismuller ducks under a wild hook from Mumba.
Weismuller misses with a body shot.
Weismuller loads up on a big right hand but Mumba slips the punch.
Mumba closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mumba lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A thudding body kick lands there by Weismuller!
Mumba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mumba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Weismuller moves forwards but Mumba connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Weismuller throws a body shot but no joy.
Mumba is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mumba misses with a looping left.
Weismuller throws out a loose jab but Mumba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good shot there by Weismuller.
Weismuller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mumba moves away from the strike by Weismuller.
Jab by Weismuller.
Weismuller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Weismuller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Weismuller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Weismuller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mumba.
Weismuller let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Weismuller misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weismuller lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mumba's sensitive parts.
Good standup being displayed there by Weismuller as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Weismuller clinches up with Mumba and pushes him back against the cage.
Mumba fails to pull guard.
A shot in the inside from Weismuller.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Weismuller dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mumba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weismuller.
Weismuller gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Weismuller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mumba on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Weismuller, as that shot connected.
Mumba lands a nice hook to Weismuller's body. Weismuller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Weismuller swings for the body but Mumba moves out of range.
Mumba moves forwards but Weismuller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That kick from Weismuller tenderised Mumba's leg. Mumba is trying to keep his angry face on.
Weismuller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mumba moves away.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mumba has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Weismuller.
Mumba is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mumba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Weismuller.
Mumba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Weismuller does it's job there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mumba.
Weismuller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mumba in his tracks.
Weismuller tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mumba is able to avoid easily.
Weismuller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mumba. Weismuller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mumba misses with a body shot.
Mumba throws a hook but Weismuller avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Weismuller! But no joy.
Weismuller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Weismuller cracks Mumba with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Weismuller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mumba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Weismuller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mumba throws an overhand right that lands on Weismuller's shoulder, as Weismuller tries to avoid the shot.
Weismuller throws a series of punches but Mumba moves out of range.
Weismuller connects with an inside leg kick.
Mumba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mumba cracks Weismuller with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mumba throws a jab but it's blocked by Weismuller.
Weismuller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mumba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mumba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mumba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weismuller.#T2#
Weismuller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Weismuller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mumba.
Mumba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weismuller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Weismuller scoring well with a low kick there.
Mumba throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Weismuller to counter with a crisp jab.
Mumba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Mumba misses.
Weismuller flicks out a counter leg kick but Mumba steps away.
Mumba takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Weismuller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mumba.
Weismuller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mumba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weismuller.
Mumba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Weismuller. Weismuller obviously looking to wear him down.
Mumba staying out of range there.
Mumba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mumba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Weismuller moves into range and connects with a jab.
Weismuller defending well as Mumba loads up on a big left hand.
Mumba misses with a body shot. #T3#
Mumba throws a shot from downtown. Weismuller moves away and avoids it.
Mumba throws a jab but it's blocked by Weismuller.
Weismuller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mumba blocks a jab.
Mumba was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Weismuller lands a nice shot to the body.
Weismuller misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mumba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Weismuller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mumba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mumba fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Mumba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Mumba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weismuller ducks under a wild hook from Mumba.
Mumba misses with a shot to the body
and Weismuller counters with a straight right hand.
Weismuller misses the jab.
Weismuller misses with a body shot.
Weismuller throws a good cross that connects.
Weismuller throws a jab when Mumba was well out of range.#T4#
Mumba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weismuller slips under a jab.
Weismuller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Weismuller.
Weismuller misses with a wild body shot.
Mumba steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Weismuller. That one must have hurt.
Weismuller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mumba looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Weismuller lands with a good body shot.
Mumba just misses with a punch to the body.
Weismuller slips a straight right by Mumba.
Weismuller throws a body punch but Mumba moves out of range.
Weismuller throws a looping overhand right but Mumba ducks down to avoid it.
Mumba is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mumba lands a glancing blow to the side of Weismuller's head.
Weismuller cracks Mumba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mumba lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Weismuller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mumba.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Weismuller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mumba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Weismuller thumps Mumba with a low kick.
Tommy Weismuller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mumba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weismuller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Weismuller feints a counter leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Weismuller, as that shot connected.
Weismuller scoring well with a low kick there.
Mumba misses with a wild body shot.
Weismuller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mumba swings widly with a right hand
and Weismuller counters with a right hand to the body.
Mumba walks into a left hand.
Weismuller connects with a single shot there.
Weismuller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mumba drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mumba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Weismuller defending well as Mumba loads up on a big left hand.
Mumba throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mumba walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice jab there from Mumba. #T1#
Mumba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weismuller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Weismuller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Weismuller throws an overhand right that lands on Mumba's shoulder, as Mumba tries to avoid the shot.
Weismuller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mumba.
Weismuller is looking for the big counter here.
Weismuller lands a leg kick that knocks Mumba off balance momentarily.
Mumba has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Weismuller.
Mumba misses with a wild body shot.
Mumba misses the jab.
Weismuller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Weismuller blocks a jab.
Weismuller lands a right hook to the body.
Weismuller misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Mumba misses the target.
Weismuller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mumba with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Weismuller to score with a decent uppercut.
Mumba throws a big shot that misses.
Mumba throws a jab but it's blocked by Weismuller.
A jab from Mumba misses. #T2#
Mumba lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Weismuller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mumba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weismuller throws an overhand right that lands on Mumba's shoulder, as Mumba tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Mumba misses its intended target.
Mumba looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mumba takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Weismuller slips a jab from Mumba.
It seemed like Weismuller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Weismuller scoring well with a low kick there.
Weismuller avoids the body shot from Mumba.
Mumba misses the shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Weismuller. That's going to slow Mumba down.
Mumba fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Weismuller explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Weismuller lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Weismuller clinches up against the cage.#T3#
A short right from Weismuller on the inside.
Mumba tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Weismuller just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mumba tries to pull guard but Weismuller forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mumba is trying to pull guard but Weismuller has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kwawi Mumba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mumba tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Weismuller lands a right hand.
Weismuller lands a hook that snaps the head of Mumba backwards.
Mumba fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mumba jumps guard but Weismuller stands there with Mumba around his waist. Mumba gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mumba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mumba is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Weismuller to keep the fight standing.
Mumba is trying to break free.#T4##BC#
Mumba breaks from the clinch.
Mumba keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice shot lands for Weismuller.
Weismuller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Weismuller.
A good leg kick by Weismuller.
Weismuller misses with a straight right.
Weismuller slips a straight right by Mumba.
Weismuller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mumba takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mumba throws a hook to the side of Weismuller's head but Weismuller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weismuller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mumba.
Weismuller connects with a body shot.
Nice shot by Mumba.
Kwawi Mumba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mumba will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Weismuller slips a straight right by Mumba.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Weismuller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Weismuller 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Weismuller!
Tommy Weismuller decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: APEX Predators
Date: Nov 10, 2023

#R1#
Weismuller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Weismuller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kardi doesn't seem bothered though.
Weismuller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Weismuller throws the left hand but Kardi avoids the punch easily.
Weismuller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kardi dives in and grabs Weismuller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Weismuller pushes down on Kardi's head and hops out.
Weismuller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kardi was well out of range. Poor timing from Weismuller.
A low kick from Weismuller misses #TD#
so Kardi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kardi preventing the sweep.
Kardi advances position into side control!#SUB#
Kardi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Weismuller knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Kardi is trying to get an arm triangle but Weismuller is defending well.
Kardi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Kardi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Weismuller's legs.
Weismuller wants to control but Kardi postures up.#SUB#
Kardi is trying to get an arm triangle but Weismuller is defending well.
Kardi throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Weismuller works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Kardi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Weismuller pushes Kardi off looking to stand but Kardi dives back in and keeps control.
Kardi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Kardi is working for a submission of some sort.
Weismuller gets full guard.#T2#
Kardi working some strikes from top position.
Weismuller wants to sweep but no luck.
Kardi tries to free his leg and advance position but Weismuller is retaining full guard.
Kardi is looking to work some ground and pound but Weismuller has wrist control.
Kardi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kardi 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.
Weismuller looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kardi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Weismuller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kardi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kardi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Weismuller looking for a sweep. Not yet Weismuller, not yet. #SUB#
Kardi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kardi slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Weismuller tries to kick Kardi off but Kardi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Kardi is working for a kimura but Weismuller is defending it quite comfortably.
Kardi stops Weismuller from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Kardi is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Kardi seems to be working for a kimura but Weismuller defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Kardi is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kardi prevents Weismuller from standing back up.
Kardi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Weismuller's head.
Weismuller moves into full guard. #SUB#
Kardi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Weismuller is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Weismuller has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Kardi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Weismuller defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weismuller trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kardi's guard.#SUB#
Kardi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rudi Kardi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Weismuller misses with a looping right.
Kardi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Weismuller sprawls and moves away.
Weismuller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kardi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kardi 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.
Kardi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kardi tries to counter with a takedown but Weismuller is quick to defend against it.
Weismuller misses with a series of wild punches.
Weismuller misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Weismuller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weismuller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kardi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Weismuller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kardi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A clash of legs there as Kardi blocks the low kick.
Kardi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Weismuller sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Kardi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Kardi cracks Weismuller with a big elbow. #T1##SUB#
Kardi tries for a kimura but Weismuller is defending well. #SUB#
Kardi swings around for an armbar but Weismuller sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kardi's guard.#SUB#
Kardi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Weismuller has passed into half guard!
Weismuller tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kardi controls his leg.
Weismuller thows a huge punch but Kardi dodges it nicely.
Kardi is refusing to be controlled, as Weismuller sits in half guard.
Kardi tries to get to full guard but Weismuller has control of the leg. #SUB#
Kardi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB#
Kardi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kardi actively working from the bottom here.
Weismuller thows a huge punch but Kardi dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Weismuller decides to return to a standing position.
Weismuller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Weismuller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Weismuller misses the jab.
Kardi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Weismuller has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kardi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Weismuller is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kardi rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Weismuller lands a jab.
Weismuller catches Kardi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tommy Weismuller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weismuller looks to score with a jab to the body but Kardi is just out of range.
Kardi looks for a takedown but Weismuller sprawls well.
Weismuller lands a two punch combo.
Weismuller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kardi ducks under a wild hook from Weismuller.
Kardi shoots in looking for a takedown. Weismuller tries to sprawl out of it but Kardi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Weismuller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Kardi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Weismuller punishes Kardi's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice sprawl there from Weismuller as Kardi shoots in.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kardi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kardi fails with a takedown attempt.
Kardi walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Weismuller.
Kardi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Weismuller.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Weismuller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kardi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Weismuller sprawls well. Weismuller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kardi gets slowly back to his feet.
Weismuller appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kardi moves out of range of the strikes.
Weismuller misses with a hook.
Weismuller throws a body punch but Kardi moves out of range.
Kardi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kardi moves out of range as Weismuller strikes.
Weismuller throws a leg kick but Kardi moved away.
Kardi blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weismuller throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Weismuller as Kardi shoots in.
Weismuller throws a lazy right hand but Kardi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weismuller connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Kardi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weismuller throws out the jab.
Weismuller misses with a body kick.
Kardi checks the leg kick.#TD#
Kardi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Kardi drops back looking for a leg! Weismuller is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Weismuller manages to kick Kardi off! Kardi jumps back into Weismuller's guard.
Weismuller controls Kardi momentarily but Kardi frees himself.
Weismuller is looking to stand up but Kardi isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Kardi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Weismuller is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Weismuller has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T2##SUB#
Kardi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Weismuller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Weismuller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Kardi looking for a guillotine here but Weismuller defends easily. #SUB#
Kardi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Weismuller is aware though and is defending well.
Rudi Kardi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Weismuller got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kardi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Weismuller has managed to get both his arms back between Kardi's legs - danger averted.
Weismuller is looking to stand up but Kardi won't let him. #SUB#
Kardi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kardi keeping moving, preventing Weismuller from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Kardi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2#
Weismuller gets to his feet. Kardi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Weismuller scores with a jab to the head.
Weismuller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Weismuller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weismuller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weismuller misses with a leg kick.
Weismuller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kardi.
Weismuller throws a lazy right hand but Kardi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weismuller feints a jab promting Kardi to slip. Weismuller then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kardi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Weismuller throws a low kick, looking for Kardi's leg but Kardi calmly moves out of range. #T4#
Weismuller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Weismuller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kardi slips a straight right by Weismuller.
Weismuller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Kardi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weismuller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kardi.
Weismuller throws a half hearted mid kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kardi is defended easily by Weismuller.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab from Weismuller misses.
Kardi closes the distance and clinches up with Weismuller, looking for a takedown. Kardi pushes Weismuller against the cage but Weismuller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Weismuller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Weismuller has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Weismuller!
A very excited looking Tommy Weismuller made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: RISE 188: Brown vs Mesquita
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Popara as he connects with a hook.
Popara on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Popara takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Popara tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Weismuller counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Popara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Popara throws the left hand but Weismuller avoids the punch easily.
Weismuller is looking to slow Popara down with leg kicks.
Weismuller throws a low kick but it's checked well by Popara.
Weismuller misses with a looping right.
It looked like Popara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Weismuller jabs Popara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Popara ducks under a wild hook from Weismuller.
Jab, jab by Weismuller - just one landing.
Popara avoids a kick to the body.
Weismuller misses with a straight right.
Popara takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weismuller.
Weismuller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Some wild striking there from Popara. #T1##CL#
Popara clinches up with Weismuller and pushes him back against the cage.
Weismuller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Popara blocks an uppercut.
Popara throws an elbow that misses. #BC2#
Weismuller manages to break the clinch.
Popara takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Popara checks the leg kick nicely there.
Weismuller misses with a body shot.
Weismuller misses with a head kick.
Weismuller takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Weismuller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Popara moves into the clinch.
Weismuller lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Weismuller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weismuller throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popara swings for the body but Weismuller moves out of range.
It seemed like Weismuller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Weismuller with the inside leg kick. #T2#
Popara connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Popara throws a body shot but no joy.
Weismuller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Popara.
Weismuller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Popara takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Weismuller throws a right hand that misses
and Popara counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Weismuller fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Popara checks it well.
Weismuller lands a jab to Popara's midsection.
Popara throws a nice looking combination but Weismuller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Weismuller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Weismuller lands a lovely overhand right.
Popara avoids the body shot from Weismuller.
A shot to the liver by Popara. Beautiful body shot.
Weismuller throws out a leg kick but Popara moves out of range and Weismuller only half commits.
Popara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Weismuller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Popara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Weismuller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Weismuller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Popara.
Weismuller looks to land a left hand but Popara moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Weismuller there.
A swing and a miss from Popara.
Weismuller appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Weismuller lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A telegraphed right hand from Popara misses the target.
Popara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Weismuller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Popara has time to react.
Weismuller thumps Popara with a low kick.
Weismuller takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Popara slips under a jab.
Popara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Popara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weismuller.
Popara throws a jab when Weismuller was well out of range.
Weismuller throws a chopping leg kick but Popara manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Weismuller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Weismuller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Popara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Weismuller throws a jab but it's blocked by Popara.
Weismuller misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
Weismuller throws a lazy right hand but Popara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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!
Weismuller misses with a leg kick
and Popara counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Weismuller throws a hook to the side of Popara's head but Popara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weismuller lands a body shot.
Popara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Weismuller.
Popara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weismuller scores with a kick to the midsection.
Popara displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#It looks like Tommy Weismuller has been cut.
Popara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A good leg kick by Weismuller.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weismuller looks to land a right hand but Popara moved out of range.
Weismuller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Weismuller tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Popara is able to avoid easily.
Popara avoids the head kick by Weismuller.
Popara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Weismuller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Weismuller's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Popara slips a jab from Weismuller.
Weismuller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Popara's hands.
Weismuller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Weismuller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Weismuller works the jab nicely.
Weismuller jabs at Popara's body.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Popara misses.
Weismuller throws a body shot but no joy.
Popara checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Popara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weismuller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Weismuller misses with a straight right.
Popara's jab looks to have found its range, popping Weismuller under the eye.
An inside leg kick lands from Weismuller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weismuller takes a swing at Popara's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Popara tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Popara wants to clinch.
Weismuller appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Weismuller circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Popara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weismuller moves away.
Popara misses with a straight right.
Popara scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Weismuller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Weismuller fakes the leg kick and cracks Popara in the body.
Popara avoids the body shot from Weismuller.
Popara misses with a hook. Weismuller ducked under it nicely.
Popara lands with a cross.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popara lands with a straight right. Weismuller didn't see that one coming.
Weismuller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Popara checks a low kick from Weismuller.#CL#
Popara gets a clinch.
Weismuller takes an elbow to the forehead.
Popara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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!
Popara blocks a body shot from Weismuller. #BC2#
Weismuller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Weismuller misses. #T2#
Weismuller misses with a body kick.
Popara walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Weismuller swats away the attempt to clinch by Popara.
Weismuller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Weismuller throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Weismuller throws a wild body kick that Popara sees coming a mile off.
Popara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Popara misses with a series of wild punches.
Popara is looking to clinch but Weismuller is avoiding it.
Popara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Weismuller.
Weismuller throws a half hearted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Weismuller.
It looked like Popara was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Weismuller defending well as Popara loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Weismuller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Weismuller jabs Popara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Popara drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Popara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Weismuller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Popara doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Popara looks to throw the jab but Weismuller is out of range.
Popara misses with a looping right.
Popara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weismuller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Popara connects with a good right hand that stumbles Weismuller. Weismuller circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Popara tries to clinch
and Weismuller counters with a body kick.
Popara is looking to clinch.
Popara bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Weismuller throws a body shot but no joy.
Weismuller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Popara scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Popara checks a leg kick.
Weismuller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Popara checks the leg kick.
Popara moves in looking to clinch but Weismuller pushes him off.
Weismuller scores with a hook.
Popara misses with a few strikes there.
Weismuller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Weismuller.
Popara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Popara fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Weismuller on the side of the head.
Weismuller scores with a nice right hand.
Popara takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Popara throws out a loose jab but Weismuller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weismuller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Weismuller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tommy Weismuller'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Weismuller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Popara was well out of range. Poor timing from Weismuller.
Popara misses with an uppercut.
Weismuller jabs Popara right on the nose. Popara blinks but takes it well.
Popara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Popara tries to clinch but Weismuller is having none of it.
Popara tries to clinch there but Weismuller circles away.
Popara throws a lazy right hand but Weismuller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weismuller looks for the body kick but Popara saw that one coming.
Popara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weismuller throws out the jab.
Popara avoids the body shot from Weismuller.
Popara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Weismuller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weismuller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Popara misses with a hook. Weismuller ducked under it nicely.
Popara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Weismuller missing with a left hand there. Popara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Popara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Weismuller.
Weismuller throws a jab when Popara was well out of range.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Weismuller misses the target.
Good shot there by Popara.
Popara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Weismuller with the inside leg kick.
Weismuller throws a hook but Popara blocks it.
Weismuller cracks a nice hook into Popara's ribs.
Popara wants to clinch.#CL#
Weismuller tries to keep at a distance but Popara has taken the fight into the clinch.
Popara tries to work over Weismuller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Weismuller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Weismuller tries to work over Popara's front leg with a kick but Popara checks it.
Tommy Weismuller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Popara scores with a nice head shot.
Weismuller lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Weismuller lands a jab to Popara's midsection.
Weismuller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Popara.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weismuller ducks right into an uppercut from Popara.
Popara misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Weismuller! But no joy.
Weismuller cracks Popara with a good jab.
Popara tries to clinch up but Weismuller circles away and keeps his distance.
Popara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weismuller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weismuller tries to score with a low kick but Popara moves his leg out of the way.
Popara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Popara closes the distance but Weismuller moves to the side
and Weismuller counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Popara is looking to clinch.
Popara will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#CL#
Popara takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Weismuller blocks an elbow strike from Popara.
Weismuller avoids a wild elbow strike from Popara.
Popara misses with a punch on the inside.
Petar Popara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Popara misses with a body punch.
Popara tries to throw a body punch but Weismuller avoids it by throwing Popara back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weismuller.
Weismuller prevents a body shot from Popara.
Popara misses with a punch on the inside.
Weismuller avoids the elbow strike from Popara, against the cage.
Popara throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Still in the clinch, Weismuller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Popara is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Popara pushes off an throws an elbow but Weismuller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T4#
Popara misses with an elbow over the top.
Petar Popara has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Popara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Popara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Weismuller blocks a body shot from Popara.
Weismuller lands a hook that snaps the head of Popara backwards.
Popara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weismuller's elbow.
Weismuller blocks an elbow strike from Popara.
Popara misses with a punch to the body.
Popara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Weismuller avoids the elbow strike from Popara, against the cage.
Popara pushes off an throws an elbow but Weismuller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Popara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weismuller's elbow.
Popara throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tommy Weismuller.
I've got Weismuller winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Weismuller!
An out of breath Tommy Weismuller thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 176
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Weismuller. Carioni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weismuller misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Carioni was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Carioni lands a jab.
A big left from Carioni misses.
A jab from Carioni misses.
Weismuller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Carioni has time to react.
Carioni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Weismuller.
Carioni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weismuller.
Carioni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weismuller manages to avoid it.
Carioni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weismuller throws out the jab.
Weismuller defending well as Carioni loads up on a big left hand.
Weismuller takes a jab right on the kisser.
Weismuller throws out a leg kick but Carioni moves out of range and Weismuller only half commits.
Carioni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weismuller throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Carioni on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Carioni misses with a straight left.
Weismuller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weismuller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carioni.
Weismuller throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Weismuller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carioni swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Weismuller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Carioni has time to react.
Weismuller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Weismuller takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Weismuller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carioni.
Weismuller swings widly with a right hand
and Carioni counters with a left to the body.
Weismuller connects with a looping right hand.
Carioni misses the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Carioni checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Carioni chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Weismuller can pounce on him.
Weismuller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carioni.
Weismuller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Weismuller moves in looking to clinch but Carioni pushes him off.
Carioni misses with a body shot.
Weismuller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Weismuller misses with a hook. Carioni ducked under it nicely.
Carioni wants to counter the offense by Weismuller and move into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carioni cracks Weismuller with a good jab.
Carioni lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Carioni throws a nice looking combination but Weismuller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Weismuller defending well as Carioni loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Weismuller closes the distance and clinches.
Carioni is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Weismuller misses with the head strike.
Carioni blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Weismuller manages to break the clinch.
Carioni missing with a left hand there. Weismuller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weismuller catches Carioni with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Weismuller slips a straight right by Carioni.
Weismuller throws a leg kick but Carioni moved away.
Carioni looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Weismuller swings wildly with an uppercut but Carioni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carioni blocks an uppercut.
Carioni lands a hook that snaps the head of Weismuller backwards. #BC2#
Carioni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Weismuller rushes Carioni and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Carioni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weismuller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weismuller swings wildly with an uppercut but Carioni uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Weismuller.
Weismuller throws a punch but it's blocked by Carioni.
Weismuller cracks Carioni with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Weismuller fails to land.
Carioni lands a left hand that snaps the head of Weismuller backwards.
Carioni tries to break the clinch but Weismuller is controlling the position. #BC2#
Carioni breaks from the clinch.
Carioni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Weismuller walks into a straight right hand from Carioni.
Carioni might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A solid leg kick lands there for Weismuller.
Weismuller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carioni takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Carioni misses with a shot to the body
and Weismuller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carioni misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Carioni throws out a loose jab but Weismuller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carioni walks into a left hand.
Carioni misses with a looping right.
Weismuller lands with a straight right. Carioni didn't see that one coming.
Carioni scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#It looks like Tommy Weismuller has been cut.
Carioni throws an off balance right hand
and Weismuller counters with a nice leg kick.
Weismuller throws a nice head kick!
Weismuller scores with a hook to the body. Carioni takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circling - Carioni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weismuller tried to counter with a leg kick but Carioni avoided it.
Weismuller on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Weismuller takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice defenses there by Weismuller.
Weismuller is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Carioni takes a swing at Weismuller's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weismuller misses with a hook
and Weismuller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Weismuller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Carioni swings widly with a right hand
enabling Weismuller to counter with a crisp jab.
Weismuller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carioni.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rodrigo Carioni will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommy Weismuller's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Weismuller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Carioni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carioni misses with a left hand
and Weismuller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weismuller moves into range and connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Carioni.
Weismuller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carioni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weismuller.
Carioni lands with a cross.
Carioni throws a big shot that misses.
Carioni throws a hook to the side of Weismuller's head but Weismuller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carioni throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Weismuller.
Carioni misses with an uppercut
and Weismuller counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodrigo Carioni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carioni slips under a jab.
Weismuller on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weismuller misses with a hook
enabling Carioni to counter with a crisp jab.
Weismuller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Carioni misses with a right hand
and Weismuller makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Weismuller connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
Carioni's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Weismuller cracks a nice hook into Carioni's ribs.
Weismuller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carioni throws the left hand but Weismuller avoids the punch easily.
Weismuller walks into a jab.
It looks like Weismuller has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A punch lands to the side of Carioni 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carioni. Weismuller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carioni swings for the body but Weismuller moves out of range.
Carioni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weismuller.
Weismuller connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Carioni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Weismuller.
Carioni has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Carioni there as he acknowledges the shot.
Carioni moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Weismuller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carioni.
Carioni missing with a left hand there. Weismuller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carioni takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Carioni walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Carioni uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Weismuller has time to react.
Weismuller looks to land a right hand but Carioni moved out of range.
Weismuller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Weismuller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Weismuller connects with a right hand. Carioni shakes it off.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Weismuller lands a glancing blow to the side of Carioni's head.
A shot to the liver by Carioni. Beautiful body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Weismuller.
Weismuller looks to throw the jab but Carioni is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Weismuller.
Weismuller tries a head kick but it misses.
Weismuller attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Weismuller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Carioni scores with a nice strike.
Carioni swings widly with a right hand
and Weismuller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carioni moves away from the strike by Weismuller.
Carioni connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Weismuller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Carioni checks a low kick from Weismuller.
Carioni misses with a straight left.
Weismuller throws a hook but Carioni avoids it easily.
Carioni misses with a wild body shot.
Weismuller throws a poor cross that misses
and Carioni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weismuller lands with a right hand.
Weismuller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Carioni has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Weismuller fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Carioni checks it well.
It seemed like Carioni was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Carioni misses with a hook. Weismuller ducked under it nicely.
Carioni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weismuller.
Weismuller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice shot by Carioni.
A jab lands there for Carioni.
Weismuller avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weismuller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carioni. That did some damage!
Weismuller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Carioni misses with a body shot
and Weismuller makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Weismuller 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.
Carioni uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Weismuller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Weismuller scores with a punch to the head.
Carioni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weismuller.
Nice defenses there by Weismuller.
Carioni lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Carioni misses with a straight right.
Carioni checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carioni scores with a jab to the jaw.
Weismuller with a nice cross.
Carioni looks to land a right hand but Weismuller moved out of range.
Weismuller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carioni.
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 Tommy Weismuller will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Weismuller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That kick from Weismuller tenderised Carioni's leg. Carioni is trying to keep his angry face on.
Weismuller misses with a hook to the body
and Carioni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Weismuller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Carioni misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Weismuller.
Carioni misses with a looping right.
Weismuller tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Carioni manages to circle out of the way.
Weismuller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Carioni checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Weismuller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carioni.
Carioni throws an overhand right that lands on Weismuller's shoulder, as Weismuller tries to avoid the shot.
Weismuller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carioni throws out a counter right but Weismuller avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weismuller throws a head kick that misses.
Carioni scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Carioni connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weismuller connects with a leg kick.
Carioni takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Weismuller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Weismuller.
Weismuller tries to counter by clinching up but Carioni breaks away and moves out of range.
Weismuller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Carioni swings for the body but Weismuller moves out of range.
Weismuller is looking to counter punch.
Weismuller wants to clinch.
Weismuller throws the left hand but Carioni avoids the punch easily.
Weismuller throws a hook but Carioni blocks it.
Weismuller misses with a hook
and Weismuller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carioni takes one on the button.
Weismuller lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Carioni throws a lazy right hand but Weismuller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weismuller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Carioni lands with a good body shot.
Carioni connects with the punch.
Carioni swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Carioni connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Weismuller slips under a jab.
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Weismuller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Weismuller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carioni blocks the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Carioni on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Carioni, as that shot connected.
Carioni connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC2#Weismuller is rocked!#KD2#
Carioni waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Weismuller. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Weismuller to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Oh Weismuller is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Carioni decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Weismuller, up you get!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Carioni! Weismuller is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo Carioni!
A relieved looking Rodrigo Carioni thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RISE 167
Date: May 05, 2023

#R1#
Bonney stuns Weismuller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Weismuller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bonney misses with a looping right.
Weismuller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Weismuller misses with an uppercut.
Weismuller cracks Bonney with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bonney misses with an uppercut.
Bonney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weismuller was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonney.
Weismuller misses with a hook.
Bonney throws a lazy right hand but Weismuller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bonney looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bonney lands a nice shot that snaps Weismuller's head back.
Weismuller avoids the body shot from Bonney.
Weismuller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bonney.
Weismuller cracks Bonney with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonney throws a big shot that misses.
Weismuller doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A good leg kick by Weismuller.
Bonney looks to throw the jab but Weismuller is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Bonney. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Weismuller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bonney's hands.
Bonney walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Weismuller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Weismuller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bonney misses with a body shot
enabling Weismuller to counter with a crisp jab.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Weismuller.
Weismuller misses with a hook.
Bonney takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bonney throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bonney's jab looks to have found its range, popping Weismuller under the eye.
Weismuller defending well as Bonney loads up on a big left hand.
A punch lands to the side of Bonney 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Bonney.
Bonney misses with a hook.
Bonney has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Weismuller.
Weismuller throws the left hand but Bonney avoids the punch easily.
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!
Weismuller connects with a right hand. Bonney shakes it off.#T2#
Bonney takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Weismuller lands a right hook to the body.
Weismuller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Weismuller tries to clinch there but Bonney circles away.
Bonney loads up on a big right hand but Weismuller slips the punch.
Weismuller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bonney under the eye.
Bonney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weismuller.
Weismuller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bonney takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Weismuller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bonney gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Weismuller.
Bonney looks to land a left hand but Weismuller moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Weismuller moves into the clinch successfully.
Weismuller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bonney lands a nice uppercut.
Bonney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonney. #T3#
Bonney misses with a punch to the body.
Bonney tries to work over Weismuller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Weismuller lands with a left to the head.
Weismuller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weismuller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bonney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Weismuller fails to land.
Weismuller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bonney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bonney lands a right hand that snaps the head of Weismuller backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Weismuller fails to land.
Weismuller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bonney backwards.
Weismuller tries to throw a body punch but Bonney avoids it by throwing Weismuller back against the cage.
Bonney tries to work over Weismuller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Weismuller throws a head punch that misses.
Bonney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Bonney on the inside.
Bonney throws a head punch that misses.
Weismuller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weismuller misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Weismuller.
Weismuller working aggressively here. #T4#
Bonney has a couple of punches blocked by Weismuller.
A nice right hand lands inside from Weismuller.
Bonney lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Weismuller fails to land.
Bonney working aggressively here.
Weismuller has a couple of punches blocked by Bonney.
Weismuller pushes Bonney back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonney.
Weismuller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bonney lands with a short shot to the head.
Weismuller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Weismuller throws a punch but it's blocked by Bonney.
Bonney lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weismuller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Weismuller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Bonney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonney. Weismuller does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Weismuller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weismuller missing with a left hand there. Bonney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Bonney on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bonney displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weismuller throws out the jab.
Weismuller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bonney shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Weismuller dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Weismuller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bonney looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bonney walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A nice inside leg kick there by Weismuller. That's going to slow Bonney down.
Weismuller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonney.
Weismuller tries to clinch but Bonney moves out of range.
Bonney is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Weismuller.
Weismuller lands with a nice body punch.
Bonney throws a predictable looking body shot
and Weismuller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bonney lands with a good body shot.
Weismuller misses with a low kick.
Weismuller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Weismuller misses with a looping left.#KD#
Bonney drops Weismuller with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Weismuller looks back up at him and smiles so Bonney waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT#It looks like Tommy Weismuller has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bonney looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#KD#
Bonney cracks Weismuller with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Weismuller looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bonney finish him? #ROC#Weismuller is rocked!#T1#
Weismuller looks to land a left hand but Bonney moved out of range nicely.
Bonney misses with a low kick.
Weismuller is looking to chop away at Bonney's legs.
Weismuller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Weismuller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Weismuller.
Bonney misses the jab.
Weismuller tries to clinch but Bonney moves out of range.
Weismuller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bonney's head backwards.
Bonney ducks right into an uppercut from Weismuller.
Bonney takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bonney throws a body punch but Weismuller moves out of range.
Bonney is looking to score with low kicks.
Bonney looks to throw the jab but Weismuller is out of range.
Weismuller wants to land a leg kick but Bonney is out of range. #T2##CL2#
Weismuller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Weismuller.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonney blocking some punches.
Bonney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bonney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Weismuller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weismuller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonney's elbow.
Weismuller tries to throw a body punch but Bonney avoids it by throwing Weismuller back against the cage.
Bonney is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Weismuller fails to land.
Weismuller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bonney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Weismuller has a couple of punches blocked by Bonney.
Weismuller throws a punch but it's blocked by Bonney.
Bonney tries a body shot but Weismuller blocks it.
Weismuller has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bonney seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Weismuller can turn it around.
Weismuller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bonney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weismuller misses with a body punch.
Bonney blocking some punches.
Bonney lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bonney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonney scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bonney.
Bonney lands with a short shot to the head.
Weismuller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weismuller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Weismuller throws a punch but it's blocked by Bonney.
Still in the clinch, Weismuller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bonney wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bonney lands a left hand that snaps the head of Weismuller backwards.
Bonney lands a right hand that snaps the head of Weismuller backwards.
Weismuller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weismuller throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Bonney on the inside.
Bonney misses with a body punch.
Weismuller blocking some punches.
Weismuller has a couple of punches blocked by Bonney.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weismuller.
A short uppercut from Bonney.
Bonney working aggressively here.
Bonney lands a nice uppercut.
Bonney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weismuller's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Weismuller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bonney prevents a body shot from Weismuller. #T4#
Weismuller misses with some punches.
Weismuller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonney working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Bonney.
Weismuller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bonney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weismuller gets through Bonney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Weismuller working aggressively here.
Bonney misses with some punches.
Bonney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bonney scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bonney lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bonney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Weismuller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bonney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weismuller just leaning against Bonney, taking a breather.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bonney swings wildly with an uppercut but Weismuller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weismuller gets through Bonney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Weismuller tries a body shot but Bonney blocks it.
Bonney misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William H Bonney dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Weismuller's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Weismuller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Weismuller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Weismuller in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#BC#
Bonney manages to break the clinch.
Bonney defending well as Weismuller loads up on a big left hand.
Bonney scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Weismuller moves out of range of the leg kick from Bonney.
Weismuller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Weismuller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bonney.
Nice body punch from Bonney.
Weismuller throws a hook but Bonney blocks it.
Bonney moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonney. Weismuller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weismuller throws out a counter right but Bonney avoids it with no problem.
Bonney walks into a jab.
Weismuller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch lands to the side of Weismuller 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonney pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Bonney ducks under a wild hook from Weismuller.
Weismuller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bonney.
A clash of legs there as Bonney blocks the low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bonney crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Weismuller - the referee stops the clock and Bonney gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Weismuller. Bonney manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bonney slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Weismuller slips a jab from Bonney.
Bonney swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Weismuller counters with a stiff right hand.
Bonney swings for the body but Weismuller moves out of range.
Bonney lands a right hook to the body.
Weismuller cracks Bonney with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bonney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weismuller was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonney.
Bonney throws a hook but Weismuller blocks it.
Bonney misses the body punch
and Bonney takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Bonney finds it's way through Weismuller's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weismuller lands a body shot.
Bonney looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Bonney avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Weismuller throws a leg kick that misses.
Weismuller is looking to slow Bonney down with leg kicks.
Bonney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bonney takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Bonney misses.
Bonney takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bonney throws out a loose jab but Weismuller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weismuller missing with a left hand there. Bonney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weismuller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonney.
Weismuller looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonney is just out of range.
Weismuller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab from Bonney does it's job there.
Bonney takes a swing at Weismuller's ribcage but misses.
Weismuller is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T3#
Bonney defending well as Weismuller loads up on a big left hand.
Weismuller is looking to chop away at Bonney's legs.
A jab lands there for Weismuller.#CL2#
Weismuller has taken the fight to the clinch.
Weismuller misses with some punches.
Bonney digs a right hand underneath Weismuller's ribcage. Weismuller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Weismuller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Weismuller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bonney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weismuller's elbow.
Bonney has a couple of punches blocked by Weismuller.
Weismuller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weismuller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bonney misses with a punch to the body.
Bonney pushes Weismuller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonney lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Weismuller.
Weismuller blocking some punches.
Weismuller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bonney backwards.
Bonney throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weismullers head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonney misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Weismuller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weismuller throws a punch but it's blocked by Bonney.
Bonney has a couple of punches blocked by Weismuller.
Bonney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bonney scores with a hook to the body.
Weismuller prevents a body shot from Bonney. #BC#
Bonney breaks from the clinch.
Weismuller throws a looping overhand right but Bonney ducks down to avoid it.
Bonney tries a low kick but Weismuller avoids it.
Bonney keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weismuller.
Weismuller ducks under a wild hook from Bonney.
Weismuller tries to close the distance and clinch but Bonney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bonney throws a looping overhand right but Weismuller ducks down to avoid it.
Weismuller let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bonney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Weismuller.
Bonney ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bonney throws a leg kick but Weismuller moved away.
Bonney looks to land a left hand but Weismuller moved out of range nicely.
Weismuller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to William H Bonney.
I think Bonney has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tommy Weismuller!
An out of breath Tommy Weismuller thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 158
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1##CL#
Weismuller forces Bonaparte back against the cage and clinches.
Weismuller misses with a punch on the inside.
Weismuller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Weismuller lands a left hand.
Bonaparte tries to work over Weismuller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonaparte misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Weismuller manages to break the clinch.
Nice jab there from Weismuller.
Bonaparte slips under a jab from Weismuller.
Weismuller missing with a left hand there. Bonaparte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bonaparte takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Weismuller throws a body shot but no joy.
Weismuller looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonaparte is just out of range.
Bonaparte replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Weismuller blocks it well.
Weismuller misses with a lunging right hand
and Bonaparte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weismuller takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weismuller misses with a shot to the body
and Bonaparte counters with a stiff right hand.
Bonaparte throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Weismuller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Weismuller pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Weismuller lands a body shot.
Bonaparte throws an off balance right hand
and Weismuller counters with a straight right hand.
Weismuller misses with an uppercut
and Bonaparte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Weismuller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Weismuller tries to land a leg kick but Bonaparte saw it coming and moves away.
Bonaparte misses with a looping right.
Weismuller throwing a counter right hand but Bonaparte manages to avoid it.
Bonaparte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Weismuller misses with a left hand
enabling Bonaparte to counter with a crisp jab.
Weismuller blocks a jab.
Bonaparte misses with a combination
and Weismuller counters with a straight right hand.
Bonaparte scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big right from Weismuller misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weismuller misses with a hook.#T2#
Weismuller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Weismuller takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Weismuller has closed the distance and engaged Bonaparte in a clinch.
Bonaparte blocks an uppercut.
Bonaparte tries to work over Weismuller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Bonaparte breaks from the clinch.
Weismuller misses with a left hand
and Bonaparte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weismuller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bonaparte throws a head kick but Weismuller moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bonaparte darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bonaparte looks to land a body kick but Weismuller moved away.
It looked like Weismuller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bonaparte throws a leg kick but Weismuller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Weismuller throws a body punch but Bonaparte moves out of range.
Bonaparte throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Weismuller throws a lazy uppercut
and Bonaparte makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bonaparte throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Bonaparte.
Weismuller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Weismuller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bonaparte in his tracks.
Bonaparte fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Weismuller.
Bonaparte lands with a good body shot.
Weismuller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good work by Bonaparte as he checks the leg kick.
Bonaparte appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Weismuller scores with a nice right hand.
Weismuller thows a leg kick but Bonaparte checks it
and Bonaparte counters with a left to the body.
Bonaparte takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonaparte circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Bonaparte counter with a right hand. #T4#
Weismuller scores with a punch to the head.
Weismuller tries to clinch up
and Bonaparte counters with a stiff right hand.
Bonaparte sizes up Weismuller with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Weismuller with a hook.
Bonaparte moves out of range as Weismuller strikes.
Bonaparte misses with a right hand
and Weismuller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weismuller throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bonaparte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weismuller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bonaparte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Weismuller scores with a hook to the body. Bonaparte takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bonaparte walks into a straight right hand from Weismuller.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jacques Bonaparte will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bonaparte goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Weismuller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bonaparte has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Weismuller.
Weismuller works the jab nicely.
Jacques Bonaparte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Weismuller misses with a hook.
Weismuller blocks a jab.
Bonaparte misses with a hook.
Weismuller swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Weismuller scores with a nice right hand.
Weismuller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bonaparte counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Bonaparte misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weismuller lands with a nice body punch.
Good shot there by Weismuller.
Bonaparte tests Weismuller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weismuller blocks a head kick by Bonaparte. #T1#
Weismuller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Weismuller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bonaparte counters with a head kick. That will keep Weismuller thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bonaparte misses with a jab to the body #CL#
and Weismuller counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bonaparte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Bonaparte. #BC2#
Bonaparte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bonaparte takes a swing at Weismuller's ribcage but misses.
Weismuller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Weismuller avoids the head kick by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte walks into a straight right hand from Weismuller.
A slow jab from Weismuller misses its intended target.
Bonaparte chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Weismuller can pounce on him.
Weismuller is looking to slow Bonaparte down with leg kicks.
Weismuller scores with a spinning back kick!#T2#
Weismuller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonaparte takes one on the button.
Bonaparte looks for the body kick but Weismuller saw that one coming.
Bonaparte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weismuller was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonaparte.
Nice uppercut there from Weismuller.
Weismuller connects with a looping right hand.
Weismuller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bonaparte avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice cross by Weismuller.
Weismuller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Weismuller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Weismuller needs to keep his hands up - Bonaparte had a free shot at his head there.
Bonaparte throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Weismuller misses with a right hand
and Bonaparte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bonaparte has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Weismuller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Weismuller, as that shot connected.
Weismuller connects with a nice looking jab.
Bonaparte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bonaparte.
Weismuller throws a leg kick which misses Bonaparte's front leg but catches the back leg as Bonaparte tries to avoid it.
Bonaparte has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Weismuller.#CL#
Weismuller has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Weismuller on the inside.
Weismuller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bonapartes head.
Weismuller throws a head punch that misses.
Bonaparte is looking to break free of the clinch but Weismuller has double underhooks.
Bonaparte tries to circle away but Weismuller has him pinned against the cage.
Bonaparte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weismuller misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Bonaparte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Weismuller misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Weismuller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Weismuller misses with a right hand
and Bonaparte counters with a one-two to the body.
A jab from Weismuller finds it's way through Bonaparte's defenses.
A good leg kick by Weismuller.
Bonaparte needs to keep his hands up - Weismuller had a free shot at his head there.
Bonaparte misses with a body shot.
Weismuller misses with a left hand
and Bonaparte makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Weismuller misses with a left hand
and Bonaparte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weismuller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weismuller takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Weismuller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Weismuller connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Weismuller dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Weismuller throws a lazy right hand but Bonaparte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weismuller wants to clinch but Bonaparte slips to the side
enabling Bonaparte to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weismuller. Bonaparte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weismuller throws a lazy uppercut
letting Bonaparte counter with a right hand.
Bonaparte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weismuller.#CL#
Weismuller clinches up against the cage.
Weismuller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonaparte.
A head punch on the inside from Weismuller fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weismuller blocking some punches.
Bonaparte is trying to break free.
Bonaparte misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Bonaparte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weismuller throws a front kick aimed at Bonaparte's knee but Bonaparte avoids it well.
Weismuller missing with a left hand there. Bonaparte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Weismuller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bonaparte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bonaparte on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Weismuller moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Weismuller closes the distance and clinches.
Weismuller misses with the head strike.
Bonaparte misses with a punch to the body.
Bonaparte lands a nice uppercut.
Bonaparte lands a nice uppercut.
Bonaparte looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bonaparte has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weismuller.
Bonaparte wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bonaparte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bonaparte is looking to break free of the clinch but Weismuller has double underhooks.
Bonaparte fails to pull guard.
Bonaparte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Weismuller lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Weismuller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Weismuller throws a hook but Bonaparte blocks it.
Bonaparte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weismuller throws out the jab.
Bonaparte appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Weismuller has taken the fight to the clinch.
Weismuller lands with a short shot to the head.
Bonaparte is trying to force a seperation but Weismuller has the dominant position.
I was talking to Weismuller's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bonaparte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bonaparte throws a head punch that misses.
Bonaparte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weismuller.
Weismuller stalling in the clinch but Bonaparte improves position.
Weismuller lands a nice uppercut.
Weismuller throws a punch but it's blocked by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte tries to throw a body punch but Weismuller avoids it by throwing Bonaparte back against the cage.
Weismuller working aggressively here.
Bonaparte tries a body shot but Weismuller blocks it.
Tommy Weismuller has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bonaparte prevents a body shot from Weismuller.
Good body shot from Bonaparte.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bonaparte working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Bonaparte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Weismuller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bonaparte works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bonaparte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bonaparte pushes Weismuller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonaparte tries a body shot but Weismuller blocks it. #BC2#
Bonaparte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bonaparte throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Weismuller blocks a jab.
Bonaparte bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Weismuller's head backwards.
Weismuller throws a lazy uppercut
and Bonaparte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bonaparte pivots, looking for a leg kick but Weismuller is out of range and Bonaparte settles back down.
Bonaparte lands a nice shot to the body.
Bonaparte lands with a hook. Weismuller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weismuller misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Weismuller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bonaparte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Weismuller misses with a body punch
and Bonaparte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Weismuller is rocked!
Bonaparte missing with a left hand there. Weismuller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weismuller misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Bonaparte counters with a crisp right hand that drops Weismuller! Bonaparte lets Weismuller back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Weismuller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Weismuller misses with a leg kick
and Bonaparte counters with a crisp right that sends Weismuller to the canvas! Bonaparte follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacques Bonaparte!
Jacques Bonaparte is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Jacques Bonaparte, 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 149
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1#
Weismuller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Weismuller swings for the body but Nikolau moves out of range.
Weismuller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Weismuller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Weismuller throws a body punch but Nikolau moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Nikolau. That snapped Weismuller's head back.
Nikolau looks to land a left hand but Weismuller moved out of range nicely.
Nikolau chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Weismuller can pounce on him.
Nikolau throws a leg kick but Weismuller sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nikolau moves out of range of the strikes.
Nikolau on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Weismuller. Weismuller obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
Weismuller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nikolau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Weismuller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Weismuller on the inside.
Weismuller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nikolau.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikolau presses Weismuller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Weismuller lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Weismuller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Panagiotis Nikolau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nikolau with a nice calf kick.
Weismuller moves away from the strike by Nikolau.
Nikolau keeps the fight on the outside.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
A swing and a miss from Weismuller.
Nikolau staying out of range there.
Nikolau connects with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Nikolau.
Weismuller moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Weismuller misses the target.
Weismuller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nikolau throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Nikolau misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of Weismuller 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Weismuller misses with a looping left.
Nikolau's jab looks to have found its range, popping Weismuller under the eye.
Nikolau smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Weismuller does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Good work by Nikolau as he checks the leg kick.
Nikolau 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.
Nikolau takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikolau lands with an uppercut that bounces Weismuller off the cage and back into range.
Weismuller connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nikolau blocks a head kick by Weismuller.
Nikolau misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Weismuller throws a lazy right hand but Nikolau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weismuller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nikolau.
Weismuller takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Weismuller misses with an uppercut.
Weismuller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nikolau.
Nikolau scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nikolau throws an overhand right that lands on Weismuller's shoulder, as Weismuller tries to avoid the shot.
Weismuller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nikolau throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Weismuller.
Nikolau has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Weismuller misses with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Nikolau.
Nikolau misses the jab.
Nikolau throws a hook but Weismuller avoids it easily.
Weismuller throws an off balance right hand
and Nikolau makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Weismuller gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nikolau throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Weismuller.
Nikolau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weismuller.
Nikolau throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Weismuller counters with a straight right hand.
Nikolau throws a jab when Weismuller was well out of range.#T3#
Weismuller keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nikolau throws a looping overhand right but Weismuller ducks down to avoid it.
Nikolau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weismuller.
Nikolau misses with a hook. Weismuller ducked under it nicely.
Nikolau connects with the punch.
Weismuller misses with a straight left.
Nikolau swings for the body but Weismuller moves out of range.
Weismuller motions for Nikolau to come forward. Weismuller throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Weismuller misses with a left hand
and Nikolau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Weismuller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nikolau stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Weismuller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nikolau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Nikolau.
Nikolau lands with a nice combination. Weismuller backs away looking to recover.
Nikolau will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weismuller. Nikolau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weismuller missing with a left hand there. Nikolau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weismuller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Weismuller smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nikolau getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Weismuller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nikolau is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nikolau ducks under a wild hook from Weismuller.
Nikolau slips under a jab.
Weismuller works the jab nicely.
A big left from Weismuller misses.
Weismuller is looking to clinch.
Weismuller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nikolau gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nikolau defending well as Weismuller loads up on a big left hand.
Nikolau is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Weismuller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nikolau walks into a jab.
Nikolau cracks Weismuller with a good jab.
Nikolau loads up on a big right hand but Weismuller slips the punch.
Nikolau on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nikolau on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Weismuller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Weismuller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big right from Nikolau misses.
Nikolau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weismuller.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Panagiotis Nikolau will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Weismuller tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Weismuller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nikolau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nikolau defending well as Weismuller loads up on a big left hand.
Weismuller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nikolau can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick from Nikolau misses.
Nice shot lands for Weismuller.
Weismuller does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nikolau 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.
Weismuller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nikolau misses with a right hand
and Weismuller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nikolau thumps Weismuller with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Weismuller 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Weismuller needs to keep his hands up - Nikolau had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weismuller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nikolau. That did some damage!
Nikolau will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Weismuller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Weismuller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Weismuller thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Nikolau circles away from the clinch attempt.
Weismuller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nikolau misses with an uppercut. Weismuller saw that one coming.
Weismuller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Weismuller throws a big shot that misses.
Nikolau looks to land a combination but Weismuller avoids it well.
Panagiotis Nikolau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nikolau drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nikolau shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Weismuller tries to clinch up but Nikolau circles away and keeps his distance.
Nikolau throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A jab from Weismuller does it's job there.
Nikolau misses with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Weismuller.
A telegraphed right hand from Weismuller misses the target.
Nikolau lands an overhand right.
Nikolau misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nikolau misses with an uppercut. Weismuller saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Weismuller.
Nikolau listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
A low kick from Nikolau misses
and Weismuller counters with a slapping leg kick.
A left lands for Weismuller.
Weismuller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nikolau moves forwards but Weismuller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good leg kick by Weismuller.
Nikolau throws a half hearted mid kick.
Weismuller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nikolaus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nikolau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weismuller.
Weismuller lands a jab to the head.
Weismuller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Weismuller throws a jab when Nikolau was well out of range.
Nikolau throws out a counter right but Weismuller avoids it with no problem.
Nikolau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weismuller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Weismuller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Weismuller throws out a loose jab but Nikolau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikolau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nikolau slips a straight right by Weismuller.
It seemed like Nikolau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sloppy strikes from Nikolau. Those never looked like landing.
Nikolau throws a looping overhand right but Weismuller ducks down to avoid it.
Weismuller is looking to clinch.
Nikolau throws a counter combo.#T3#
Nikolau lands a glancing blow to the side of Weismuller's head.
Nikolau dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Weismuller. That did some damage!
Nikolau fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Weismuller on the side of the head.
Nikolau moves out of range as Weismuller strikes.
Weismuller looks to land a left hand but Nikolau moved out of range nicely.
Nikolau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Nikolau tries to keep at a distance but Weismuller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nikolau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Weismuller lands with a light punch inside.
Weismuller misses with a punch to the body.
Weismuller misses with a punch to the body.
Nikolau has a couple of punches blocked by Weismuller.
Weismuller blocking some punches.
Weismuller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nikolau's elbow.
Nikolau pushes Weismuller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weismuller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Nikolau scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nikolau tries to work over Weismuller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nikolau has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC#
Weismuller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikolau moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Nikolau wants to clinch up but Weismuller keeps it at a distance.
Weismuller circles away from the clinch attempt
and Weismuller counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Weismuller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nikolau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Nikolau.
Weismuller connects with a right hand. Nikolau shakes it off.
A big right from Weismuller misses.
Weismuller throws a wild body kick that Nikolau sees coming a mile off.
Weismuller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nikolau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nikolau throws a head kick but Weismuller moves out of range.
Weismuller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Weismuller misses.
Nikolau scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nikolau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A swing and a miss from Weismuller.
Weismuller tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nikolau changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Weismuller throws a shot from downtown. Nikolau moves away and avoids it.
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 Tommy Weismuller 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.#R3#
A swing and a miss from Weismuller.
Weismuller smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Weismuller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nikolau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Weismuller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Weismuller finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nikolau throws a jab but it's blocked by Weismuller.
Weismuller missing with a left hand there. Nikolau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body kick there by Nikolau.
Weismuller slips a jab and a cross from Nikolau.
Weismuller needs to keep his hands up - Nikolau had a free shot at his head there.
Nikolau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nikolau wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Nikolau tries to keep at a distance but Weismuller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Weismuller misses with the head strike.
Nikolau misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Weismuller.
Weismuller prevents a body shot from Nikolau. #T1#
Weismuller blocking some punches.
Nikolau swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Weismuller breaks the clinch.
Nikolau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Nikolau drives through and clinches with Weismuller against the cage.
Nikolau gets through Weismuller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Weismuller lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Weismuller's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nikolau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nikolau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Weismuller scores with a shot to the side of Nikolau's head. #BC#
Weismuller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Weismuller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nikolau takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nikolau just misses with a punch to the body.
Weismuller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nikolau looks to land a right hand but Weismuller moved out of range.
It looked like Weismuller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nikolau.
Weismuller pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Nikolau takes one to the side of the head.
Nikolau bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Weismuller's head.
Nice shot lands for Nikolau.
Nikolau's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nikolau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nikolau throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nikolau moves out of range of the strikes.
Nikolau was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The fighters circling - Weismuller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weismuller with a hook.
Weismuller 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.
Weismuller loads up on a big right hand but Nikolau slips the punch.
Weismuller's corner calls for a 1-2. Weismuller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nikolau throws a looping overhand right but Weismuller ducks down to avoid it.
Nikolau lands a head shot.
Nikolau listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Weismuller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Weismuller misses the jab.
Nikolau slips a jab from Weismuller.#T3#
Nikolau loads up on a big right hand but Weismuller slips the punch.
Nikolau throws a hook to the side of Weismuller's head but Weismuller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weismuller thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circle momentarily. Weismuller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nikolau shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Weismuller lands a nice looking body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nikolau.
Nikolau just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick from Nikolau lands but Weismuller takes it in his stride.
Weismuller takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nikolau misses with an uppercut.
Weismuller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nikolau on the side of the head.
Nikolau moves out of range of the strikes.
Nikolau throws out a counter right but Weismuller avoids it with no problem.
Weismuller misses with a looping left.
Weismuller misses with a hook. Nikolau ducked under it nicely.
Nikolau with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nikolau misses with a hook.
Nikolau swings for the body but Weismuller moves out of range. #T4#
Nikolau misses the shot to the body.
Weismuller tried to counter with a leg kick but Nikolau avoided it.
Nikolau tries to work over Weismuller's front leg with a kick but Weismuller checks it.
Nikolau pivots, looking for a leg kick but Weismuller is out of range and Nikolau settles back down.
Weismuller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nikolau.
Nikolau takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Weismuller connects with a nice looking jab.
Weismuller misses with a right hand
enabling Nikolau to counter with a crisp jab.
Nikolau checks the leg kick.
Nikolau looks to land a left hand but Weismuller moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Weismuller misses the target.
Nikolau misses with a few strikes there.
Weismuller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Nikolau. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nikolau.
Nikolau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nikolau throws a low kick, looking for Weismuller's leg but Weismuller calmly moves out of range.
Nikolau stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Weismuller.
Weismuller throws the left hand but Nikolau avoids the punch easily.
Nikolau looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab lands there for Weismuller.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Panagiotis Nikolau just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Weismuller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Weismuller throws a lazy right hand but Nikolau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weismuller throws a lazy uppercut
and Weismuller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Weismuller finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Weismuller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Nikolau misses the target.
Weismuller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nikolau has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Weismuller with a hook.
Nikolau loads up on a big right hand but Weismuller slips the punch.
Weismuller slips under a jab from Nikolau.
Weismuller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nikolau throws an overhand right that lands on Weismuller's shoulder, as Weismuller tries to avoid the shot.
Nikolau scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolau drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Weismuller throws an off balance right hand
enabling Nikolau to counter with a crisp jab.
Weismuller scores with a hook to the body. Nikolau takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikolau moves away from the strike by Weismuller.
Weismuller looks to land a left hand but Nikolau moved out of range nicely.
Nikolau throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Weismuller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nikolau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nikolau misses with a hook.
Weismuller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Weismuller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Weismuller scores with a nice strike.
Weismuller lands with a straight right. Nikolau didn't see that one coming.
Weismuller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nikolau counters with a stiff right hand.
Weismuller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nikolau.
Nikolau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weismuller was well out of range. Poor timing from Nikolau.
Weismuller throws a hook but Nikolau blocks it.
Nikolau listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nikolau keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weismuller.
Weismuller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nikolau.
Weismuller throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nikolau loads up on a big right hand but Weismuller slips the punch.
Weismuller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Weismuller throws a solid leg kick but Nikolau takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Weismuller.#T2#
The fighters circling - Nikolau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nikolau steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Weismuller. That one must have hurt.
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!
Weismuller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nikolau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nikolau lands a slapping body shot.
Weismuller throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nikolau fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nikolau tries to clinch up.
Weismuller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weismuller tries a low kick but Nikolau avoids it.
It seemed like Nikolau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Weismuller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Weismuller clinches up with Nikolau and pushes him back against the cage.
Weismuller lands a shoulder strike.
Nikolau swings wildly with an uppercut but Weismuller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikolau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Weismuller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weismuller blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Weismuller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nikolau backwards.
Tommy Weismuller has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nikolau.
Weismuller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nikolau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weismuller's elbow. #BC#
Weismuller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nikolau throws a solid leg kick but Weismuller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nikolau.
Weismuller throws a jab but it's blocked by Nikolau.
Nikolau takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A leg kick checked by Nikolau.
A telegraphed right hand from Nikolau misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Nikolau.
Nikolau slips a straight right by Weismuller.
Nikolau scores with a shot to the body.
Nikolau comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Weismuller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nikolau doesn't seem phased though.
Nikolau thumps Weismuller with a low kick.
Weismuller throws a lazy right hand but Nikolau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Nikolau lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikolau takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nikolau throws a jab when Weismuller was well out of range.
A lazy body kick from Nikolau
enabling Weismuller to counter with a crisp jab.
Weismuller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nikolau.
Weismuller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nikolau swings away with a body shot that misses
and Weismuller counters with a stiff right hand.
Weismuller scores with a nice strike.
Nikolau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weismuller.
Weismuller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weismuller is looking to counter punch.
Weismuller with a jab.
Nikolau scores with a leg kick.
Weismuller moves away from the strike by Nikolau.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weismuller throws the left hand but Nikolau avoids the punch easily.
Nikolau on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Weismuller walks into a straight right hand from Nikolau.
Nikolau misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tommy Weismuller will probably get the nod.
That's time! Weismuller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Nikolau throws a big shot that misses.
Nikolau swats away the attempt to clinch by Weismuller.
Nikolau jabs Weismuller to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nikolau throws a hook but Weismuller avoids it easily.#CL#
Weismuller rushes Nikolau and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nikolau misses with a punch to the body.
Weismuller working aggressively here.
Nikolau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nikolau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Weismuller backwards.
Nikolau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nikolau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Nikolau.
A short left from Weismuller.
Weismuller blocks an uppercut.
Nikolau tries a body shot but Weismuller blocks it.
Weismuller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nikolaus head.
Nikolau tries to throw a body punch but Weismuller avoids it by throwing Nikolau back against the cage. #T1#
Weismuller scores with a shoulder strike.
Weismuller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nikolau misses with the head strike.
Nikolau blocking some punches. #BC#
Weismuller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nikolau takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nikolau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nikolau moves out of range of the strikes.
Weismuller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nikolau.
Weismuller lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Weismuller throws a jab when Nikolau was well out of range.
Weismuller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Weismuller scores with a nice right hand.
Nikolau misses with a straight left.
Nikolau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Weismuller.
Weismuller scores with a jab to the body.
Nikolau tries to clinch but Weismuller is having none of it.
Weismuller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nikolau looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nikolau scores with a jab. Weismuller acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Weismuller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikolau throws a hook to the side of Weismuller's head but Weismuller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weismuller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nikolau.
Nikolau slips a jab from Weismuller.
A cross from Weismuller lands.
Weismuller tries to clinch there but Nikolau circles away.
A big right from Weismuller misses.
Weismuller defending well as Nikolau loads up on a big left hand.
Nikolau lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nikolau throws a leg kick
and Weismuller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weismuller slips under a jab from Nikolau.
Nikolau walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Weismuller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nikolau.
Weismuller misses with a hook.
Jab by Weismuller.
Nikolau cracks Weismuller with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
Nikolau scores with a decent looking hook.
Weismuller scores with a jab to the head.
Nikolau on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Weismuller. Weismuller obviously looking to wear him down.
Weismuller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nikolau fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Weismuller is out of range.
Weismuller throwing a counter right hand but Nikolau manages to avoid it.
Weismuller looks to throw the jab but Nikolau is out of range.
Nikolau scores with a nice strike.
Weismuller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Weismuller gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nikolau throws an overhand right that lands on Weismuller's shoulder, as Weismuller tries to avoid the shot.
Nikolau throws a jab but it's blocked by Weismuller.
Weismuller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nikolau.
Nikolau looks to score with a jab to the body but Weismuller is just out of range.
Weismuller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Weismuller wants to clinch up but Nikolau keeps it at a distance.
Nikolau tries a quick counter leg kick but Weismuller is wise to it.
Nikolau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Weismuller throwing a counter right hand but Nikolau manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikolau throws a hook to the side of Weismuller's head but Weismuller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Weismuller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice leg kick from Weismuller, right into the meat of the thigh.
Weismuller attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nikolau blocks a head kick by Weismuller.
A big right from Weismuller misses.
Weismuller throws a leg kick but Nikolau checks it.
Nikolau takes a swing at Weismuller's ribcage but misses.
Nikolau misses with a right hand
and Weismuller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nikolau slips a jab from Weismuller.
A jab from Weismuller misses.
Nikolau was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A slow jab from Weismuller misses its intended target.
Weismuller wants to clinch up but Nikolau keeps it at a distance.
Nikolau cracks Weismuller with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nikolau tests Weismuller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Weismuller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nikolau manages to avoid it.
Weismuller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Weismuller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tommy Weismuller.
I think Weismuller has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 49:47
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 49:46
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tommy Weismuller!
Tommy Weismuller retains his light heavyweight title!
Tommy Weismuller thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE 141
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1#
Weismuller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bonaparte's hands.#CL#
Bonaparte pushes Weismuller up against the cage in a clinch.
Bonaparte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weismuller's elbow.
Weismuller blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Weismuller manages to break the clinch.
Weismuller is looking to clinch but Bonaparte is avoiding it.
Weismuller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bonaparte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weismuller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weismuller throws a body punch but Bonaparte moves out of range.
Bonaparte is looking to counter with head kicks.
Weismuller misses with an uppercut. Bonaparte saw that one coming.
Bonaparte moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Weismuller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Weismuller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Bonaparte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Weismuller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bonaparte misses with a low kick.
Weismuller throws the left hand but Bonaparte avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Weismuller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonaparte was well out of range. Poor timing from Weismuller.
It looked like Bonaparte was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Weismuller.
Weismuller feints and then cracks Bonaparte's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bonaparte down.
Weismuller misses with a right hand
and Bonaparte counters with a straight right hand.
Weismuller looks to land a right hand but Bonaparte moved out of range.
Bonaparte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weismuller looks to land a left hand but Bonaparte moved out of range nicely.
Bonaparte misses with a hook
and Weismuller makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Weismuller throws a hook to the side of Bonaparte's head but Bonaparte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weismuller throws the left hand but Bonaparte avoids the punch easily.
Bonaparte on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Weismuller. Weismuller obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice uppercut there from Weismuller.
A jab from Bonaparte does it's job there.
Weismuller motions for Bonaparte to come forward. Weismuller throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bonaparte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Bonaparte takes the fight into the clinch.
Weismuller is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T2#
Bonaparte misses with some punches.
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!
Weismuller tries a body shot but Bonaparte blocks it.
Bonaparte lands a shoulder strike.
Weismuller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Weismuller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Weismuller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Weismuller presses Bonaparte against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Weismuller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Weismuller is working Bonaparte over against the cage.
Bonaparte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bonaparte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Weismuller misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Weismuller manages to break the clinch.
Weismuller moves out of range of the body kick.
Weismuller lands a nice shot that snaps Bonaparte's head back.
Bonaparte works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bonaparte takes a swing at Weismuller's ribcage but misses.
Weismuller tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bonaparte slips a straight right by Weismuller.
A low kick lands for Weismuller. #T3#
Bonaparte ducks right into an uppercut from Weismuller.
Bonaparte takes one to the side of the head.
Bonaparte throws a wild body kick that Weismuller sees coming a mile off.
Weismuller throws out a loose jab but Bonaparte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weismuller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Weismuller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bonaparte throws out a powerful jab.
Weismuller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bonaparte scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bonaparte tries to close the distance and clinch up but Weismuller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bonaparte takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Weismuller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Weismuller takes a kick to the side of the head.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Weismuller misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Weismuller.
Weismuller misses with an uppercut. Bonaparte saw that one coming.
Donk. Weismuller catches Bonaparte right on the button with a cross.
Bonaparte is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bonaparte moves out of range of the strikes.
Bonaparte swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Weismuller throws a big shot that misses.
Weismuller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Weismuller missing with a left hand there. Bonaparte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bonaparte throws a sloppy head kick and Weismuller moves out of range easily.
Bonaparte ducks under a wild hook from Weismuller.
The fight stays on the outside here - Weismuller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Weismuller misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Bonaparte to counter with a crisp jab.
Weismuller throws an off balance right hand
and Bonaparte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Weismuller dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bonaparte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weismuller.
Bonaparte throws a front kick that sends Weismuller stumbling back into the cage.
Weismuller throws a jab when Bonaparte was well out of range.
Bonaparte misses with a hook. Weismuller ducked under it nicely.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Weismuller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bonaparte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bonaparte slips a straight right by Weismuller.
A counter left hand to the body from Bonaparte misses its target.
Bonaparte gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bonaparte misses the jab.
Weismuller throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonaparte moves out of range as Weismuller strikes.
Bonaparte throwing a counter right hand but Weismuller manages to avoid it.
Bonaparte ducks under a wild hook from Weismuller.
Weismuller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonaparte.
An attempted straight right counter from Bonaparte misses the target.
Weismuller throws a lazy right hand but Bonaparte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Weismuller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bonaparte. Bonaparte circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Weismuller throws a hook but Bonaparte avoids it easily.
Bonaparte drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bonaparte cracks Weismuller with an open hand slap.
Weismuller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Weismuller misses with a body punch
and Bonaparte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weismuller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Weismuller slips under a jab from Bonaparte.
Weismuller punishes Bonaparte's body with a nice straight punch.
Weismuller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bonaparte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Weismuller.
Weismuller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weismuller connects with a solid leg kick.
Bonaparte takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Weismuller is looking to slow Bonaparte down with leg kicks.
Weismuller throws a jab when Bonaparte was well out of range.
Bonaparte just misses with a punch to the body.
Bonaparte throws a sloppy head kick and Weismuller moves out of range easily.
Bonaparte misses with a wild body shot.
Bonaparte tries to close the distance and clinch but Weismuller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Weismuller throws a hook but Bonaparte blocks it.
And Bonaparte counters with a quick kick to the body but Weismuller blocks it.
Weismuller throws a lazy right hand but Bonaparte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bonaparte fires out a quick counter leg kick but Weismuller just manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Weismuller.
Weismuller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Weismuller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte avoids the body shot from Weismuller.
Weismuller connects with a jab.#T3#
Weismuller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bonaparte blocks a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Weismuller. That's going to slow Bonaparte down.
Bonaparte is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Weismuller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice defenses there by Bonaparte.
Weismuller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Weismuller misses.
A jab from Weismuller misses.
Bonaparte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Weismuller connects with a single shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Weismuller misses the target.
Weismuller gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Weismuller throws a lazy uppercut
and Bonaparte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bonaparte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Bonaparte scores with a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bonaparte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weismuller throws out the jab.
Bonaparte checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Weismuller swings widly with a right hand
and Bonaparte counters with a straight right hand.
Weismuller lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Weismuller ducks under a wild hook from Bonaparte.
Nice defenses there by Bonaparte.
Weismuller scores with a leg kick.
Bonaparte with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Weismuller to score with a decent uppercut.
Bonaparte walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Weismuller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Weismuller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Weismuller misses with a looping right.
Bonaparte appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Weismuller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Weismuller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Weismuller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonaparte moves away.
Weismuller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Weismuller connects with a leg kick.
Weismuller swats away the attempt to clinch by Bonaparte.
It seemed like Weismuller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Weismuller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bonaparte.#CL2#
Bonaparte gets tackled into the cage by Weismuller. Weismuller maintains the clinch.
Bonaparte misses with a punch on the inside.
Weismuller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Weismuller misses with a body punch.
Bonaparte tries to work over Weismuller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonaparte tries to throw a body punch but Weismuller avoids it by throwing Bonaparte back against the cage.
Weismuller lands with a left to the head.
Weismuller blocking some punches.
Weismuller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weismuller blocks a body shot from Bonaparte. #TD#
Bonaparte pulls guard effortlessly. #SU2#
Weismuller gets to his feet - Bonaparte follows without any prompting. #T1#
Bonaparte checks a leg kick nicely.
Bonaparte has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bonaparte there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Weismuller darts in and clinches Bonaparte up against the cage.
Weismuller tries to work over Bonaparte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Weismuller throws a punch but it's blocked by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bonaparte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Weismuller tries to work over Bonaparte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Weismuller breaks the clinch.
Bonaparte tries to clinch there but Weismuller circles away.
Weismuller looks to land a left hand but Bonaparte moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and Bonaparte tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weismuller throws a hook but Bonaparte blocks it.
Weismuller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bonaparte tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Weismuller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bonaparte looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Bonaparte slips a jab from Weismuller.
Bonaparte is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bonaparte throws a lazy right hand but Weismuller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weismuller throws out a counter right but Bonaparte avoids it with no problem.
Weismuller misses with a left hand
and Bonaparte counters with a nice uppercut.
Weismuller scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonaparte fails in his attempt to clinch.
Weismuller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonaparte.
Weismuller throws the left hand but Bonaparte avoids the punch easily.
Weismuller throws a lazy right hand but Bonaparte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bonaparte connects with a single shot there.
Weismuller looks to land a right hand but Bonaparte moved out of range.
Bonaparte throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Weismuller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bonaparte throws a sloppy head kick and Weismuller moves out of range easily. #T3#
Bonaparte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weismuller.
Weismuller tried to score with a low kick but Bonaparte checks it.
Bonaparte looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bonaparte drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Weismuller misses with a straight left.
Bonaparte thinks about countering with a head kick.
Weismuller throws a front kick aimed at Bonaparte's knee but Bonaparte avoids it well.
It looked like Bonaparte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bonaparte moves away from the strike by Weismuller.
Bonaparte darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bonaparte lands with a right hand.
Weismuller tries to clinch but Bonaparte is having none of it.
Bonaparte on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Weismuller. Weismuller obviously looking to wear him down.
Weismuller drops his hands momentarily and Bonaparte takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Bonaparte moves into the clinch successfully.
Weismuller misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Bonaparte can't find room to land a body shot as Weismuller controls the action.
Bonaparte misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Weismuller.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Weismuller fails to land.
Weismuller lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Weismuller breaks from the clinch.
Bonaparte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Weismuller throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Weismuller throws a shot from downtown. Bonaparte moves away and avoids it.
Bonaparte throws a jab but it's blocked by Weismuller.
Weismuller appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Bonaparte.
Weismuller connects with a solid leg kick.
Weismuller stuns Bonaparte with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Weismuller wants to clinch up but Bonaparte keeps it at a distance.
Bonaparte takes one to the chin there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Weismuller really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Weismuller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bonaparte moves out of range of the leg kick from Weismuller.
A telegraphed right hand from Bonaparte misses the target.
Weismuller looks to land a left hand but Bonaparte moved out of range nicely.
Weismuller throws a leg kick which misses Bonaparte's front leg but catches the back leg as Bonaparte tries to avoid it.
A jab from Weismuller misses.
Weismuller throws a hook but Bonaparte avoids it easily.
Bonaparte on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Weismuller throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Weismuller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bonaparte connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Bonaparte moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Weismuller.
Weismuller prevents a body shot from Bonaparte. #T1#
Bonaparte can't find room to land a body shot as Weismuller controls the action.
Bonaparte throws a punch but it's blocked by Weismuller.
Weismuller pushes Bonaparte back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A hook to the body from Weismuller.
Weismuller lands a shot to the body.
Weismuller lands with a short shot to the head.
Weismuller lands with a right to the head.
Weismuller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Weismuller lands a body shot.
Weismuller lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Weismuller.
Weismuller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bonaparte backwards.
Weismuller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Weismuller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bonaparte backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weismuller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Weismuller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Weismuller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Weismuller struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonaparte controls his hands.
Weismuller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bonaparte backwards.
Bonaparte swings wildly with an uppercut but Weismuller uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Weismuller digs a right hand underneath Bonaparte's ribcage. Bonaparte let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Weismuller.
Weismuller scores with a shoulder strike.
Weismuller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Weismuller breaks the clinch.
Bonaparte moves out of range of the strikes.
Bonaparte is looking to counter punch.
Bonaparte wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bonaparte has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Weismuller finds it's way round the side to connect with Bonaparte's head.
Bonaparte checks a leg kick.
Weismuller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Weismuller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bonaparte counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bonaparte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weismuller manages to avoid it.
Weismuller scores with a hook.
Weismuller lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Weismuller throws a leg kick but Bonaparte sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Weismuller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Weismuller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bonaparte counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Weismuller misses.
Bonaparte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weismuller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Weismuller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weismuller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bonaparte. That did some damage!
Weismuller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bonaparte doesn't seem bothered though.
Bonaparte throws a jab when Weismuller was well out of range.
Bonaparte lands a head shot.
Bonaparte misses with a straight left. #T4#
Weismuller cracks Bonaparte with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Weismuller connects with a single shot there.
Weismuller scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Weismuller.
A telegraphed right hand from Bonaparte misses the target. #CL#
Weismuller gets tackled into the cage by Bonaparte. Bonaparte maintains the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Weismuller.
Nice body punch from Weismuller - that landed with a thud.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Weismuller throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Weismuller.
Bonaparte fails to pull guard.
Weismuller lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Weismuller.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weismuller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Weismuller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bonaparte backwards.
Bonaparte tries to work over Weismuller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Weismuller dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!#R5##CL2#
Weismuller drives through and clinches with Bonaparte against the cage.
Weismuller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bonaparte tries to pull guard but Weismuller holds him up against the cage and eventually Bonaparte drops back down to his feet.
Bonaparte lands a right hand.
Weismuller scores with a hook to the body.
Bonaparte swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Weismuller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonaparte. Weismuller does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Bonaparte tries to keep at a distance but Weismuller has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Weismuller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weismuller lunges at Bonaparte with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bonaparte's hand.
Bonaparte ducks under a wild hook from Weismuller.
Bonaparte connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bonaparte throws a lazy right hand but Weismuller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
A big left from Bonaparte misses.
Weismuller lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonaparte. Weismuller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weismuller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Weismuller misses the target.
Bonaparte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Weismuller.
Weismuller dips to his left and cracks Bonaparte with an uppercut!
Bonaparte takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Weismuller.
Weismuller throws a shot from downtown. Bonaparte moves away and avoids it.
Bonaparte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Weismuller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tommy Weismuller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Bonaparte takes a swing at Weismuller's ribcage but misses.
Weismuller misses with an uppercut
and Bonaparte counters with a nice body kick.
Bonaparte misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Weismuller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Weismuller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bonaparte throwing a counter right hand but Weismuller manages to avoid it.
Weismuller scores with a sloppy right hand. Bonaparte should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonaparte misses with a straight left.
Weismuller misses with a right hand
and Bonaparte counters with a left to the body.
Weismuller throws a leg kick which misses Bonaparte's front leg but catches the back leg as Bonaparte tries to avoid it.
Weismuller looks to land a left hand but Bonaparte moved out of range nicely.
Weismuller throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bonaparte counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Bonaparte gets tackled into the cage by Weismuller. Weismuller maintains the clinch.
Weismuller blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Bonaparte tries to throw a body punch but Weismuller avoids it by throwing Bonaparte back against the cage.
Weismuller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bonaparte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bonaparte throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weismuller.
Weismuller tries to work over Bonaparte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonaparte working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bonaparte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weismuller's elbow.
Bonaparte tries a body shot but Weismuller blocks it.
Bonaparte works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Weismuller is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bonaparte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bonaparte tries a body shot but Weismuller blocks it.
Jacques Bonaparte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Bonaparte has a couple of punches blocked by Weismuller.
Bonaparte can't find room to land a body shot as Weismuller controls the action.
Bonaparte jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Weismuller walks away with a smile on his face. Bonaparte gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Weismuller takes a swing at Bonaparte's ribcage but misses.
Weismuller throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonaparte.
Weismuller misses with a straight left.
Weismuller throws a looping overhand right but Bonaparte ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Bonaparte.
Weismuller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Weismuller throws a jab when Bonaparte was well out of range.
Weismuller tries to score with a low kick but Bonaparte moves his leg out of the way.
Weismuller throws an overhand right that lands on Bonaparte's shoulder, as Bonaparte tries to avoid the shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 45:50
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 45:50
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Weismuller!
Tommy Weismuller is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Tommy Weismuller, 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 134
Date: Jan 13, 2023

#R1#
Popara works the jab nicely.
Popara tries to clinch up.
Popara takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Popara checks a low kick from Weismuller.
Weismuller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Popara moves away.
Weismuller bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Popara's head.
Weismuller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Weismuller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Popara was well out of range. Poor timing from Weismuller.
Weismuller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Popara forces Weismuller back against the cage and clinches.
Weismuller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Popara backwards.
Weismuller misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Weismuller fails to land.
Weismuller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weismuller trying to control the position but instead, Popara has worked for underhooks and has pushed Weismuller into the cage.
Popara struggles to land a body shot inside as Weismuller controls his hands.
Popara pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Popara blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Weismuller manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Weismuller looks to score with a jab to the body but Popara is just out of range.
Popara misses with a shot to the body
and Weismuller counters with a right hand to the body.
Popara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Weismuller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Weismuller throws a poor cross that misses
and Popara counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Popara looks to throw the jab but Weismuller is out of range.
Weismuller went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for Weismuller.
Popara checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Weismuller.
Weismuller throws a right hand that misses
and Popara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weismuller misses with a two punch combination.
Popara tries to close the distance and clinch but Weismuller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Popara blocks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Weismuller, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Popara misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weismuller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Popara sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Popara throws a jab when Weismuller was well out of range.
As Popara backs away, Weismuller returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Weismuller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Weismuller connects with a single shot there.
Weismuller misses with a leg kick.
Weismuller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Popara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Popara is looking to clinch but Weismuller is avoiding it.
Popara swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Weismuller counters with a good low kick that Popara was not able to check.
Weismuller looks to score with a jab to the body but Popara is just out of range.
Weismuller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the body from Weismuller misses
and Popara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Popara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab, jab by Weismuller - just one landing.
Weismuller stuns Popara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Weismuller tries to land a leg kick but Popara saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Weismuller does it's job there.#T3#
Weismuller connects with a looping right hand.
Popara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Weismuller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Weismuller throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Popara throws an overhand right that lands on Weismuller's shoulder, as Weismuller tries to avoid the shot.
Popara takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Popara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Weismuller misses the target.
Weismuller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Popara misses with a jab to the body
letting Weismuller counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Weismuller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Popara misses.
Weismuller with a nice cross.
Weismuller misses with a hook
and Popara counters with a stiff right hand.
Weismuller lands with a right hand.
Popara checks the leg kick.
Popara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Weismuller lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weismuller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Popara in his tracks.
Weismuller lands a nice shot to the body.
Popara tries to clinch there but Weismuller circles away.
Popara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Weismuller connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Popara doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Weismuller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Weismuller moves into range and connects with a jab.
Weismuller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Popara was well out of range. Poor timing from Weismuller.
Popara is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Weismuller with a body shot.
Weismuller throws a big shot that misses.
Popara looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weismuller looks to land a left hand but Popara moved out of range nicely.
Popara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Weismuller throws a hook but Popara avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Popara.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Weismuller dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Weismuller swings widly with a right hand
and Popara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Popara walks into a left hand.
Weismuller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Popara drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Popara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Weismuller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Popara throws a big shot that misses.
Weismuller darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Weismuller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Popara has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Popara looks to score with a jab to the body but Weismuller is just out of range.
Weismuller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Weismuller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Weismuller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weismuller throws a poor cross that misses
and Popara counters with a left and a right that stings Weismuller.
Weismuller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Popara throws a jab when Weismuller was well out of range.
As Popara backs away, Weismuller returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Weismuller misses with a hook.
Popara looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Weismuller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Popara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Popara on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Weismuller tries to work over Popara's front leg with a kick but Popara checks it.
Weismuller misses with a looping right.
Popara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weismuller.
Popara looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Weismuller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Popara can do to turn this around?
Weismuller throws out a loose jab but Popara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Popara looks to clinch
and Weismuller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy left from Weismuller finds it's target.
Popara closes the distance looking to clinch
and Weismuller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Weismuller has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Popara staying out of range there.#T2#
Weismuller lands with a hook. Popara tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Popara tries to close the distance and clinch but Weismuller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Popara swinging wildly here.
Weismuller slips under a jab.
Weismuller scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Popara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Weismuller.
Weismuller just misses with a punch to the body.
Popara now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Popara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Weismuller.
Weismuller slips a jab and a cross from Popara.
Popara misses with a hook. Weismuller ducked under it nicely.
Popara needs to keep his hands up - Weismuller had a free shot at his head there.
Weismuller lands an overhand right.
Tommy Weismuller is winning the standup battle so far.
Weismuller swings for the body but Popara moves out of range.
Popara throws out a counter right but Weismuller avoids it with no problem.
Donk. Weismuller catches Popara right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Popara ducks under a wild hook from Weismuller.
Popara looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Popara tries to close the distance and clinch but Weismuller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Weismuller connects with a leg kick.
Weismuller looks to land a left hand but Popara moved out of range nicely.
Popara is looking to clinch but Weismuller is avoiding it.
Weismuller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Popara is looking to clinch.
Weismuller looks to throw the jab but Popara is out of range.
It seemed like Popara was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Popara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Weismuller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Popara misses with a straight left.
Popara moves out of range of the strikes.
Popara looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Weismuller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Popara. That did some damage!
Popara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Popara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Weismuller moves out of range as Popara strikes.
Popara tries to clinch up.
Weismuller misses with a right hand
and Popara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Popara has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Weismuller finds it's way round the side to connect with Popara's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weismuller lands a leg kick that knocks Popara off balance momentarily.
Popara tries to clinch up.
A big left from Weismuller misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Popara! But no joy.
Weismuller throws an off balance right hand
and Popara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weismuller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weismuller misses with a straight left.
Popara let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Weismuller misses with a left hand
and Popara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weismuller throws a lazy uppercut
and Popara counters with a right hand to the body.
Popara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weismuller manages to avoid it.
Weismuller went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Popara's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Weismuller - that will leave a mark!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Weismuller dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Weismuller throws an off balance right hand
and Popara counters with a right hand to the body.
Popara throws a lazy uppercut
and Weismuller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weismuller looks to score with a jab to the body but Popara is just out of range.
Weismuller thuds his shin into the meat of Popara's side.
Weismuller scores with a decent looking hook.
Popara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Weismuller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Weismuller throws a leg kick
and Popara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Popara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weismuller manages to avoid it.
Popara slips under a jab.
Weismuller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Popara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Popara! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weismuller with the inside leg kick.
Popara misses with a lunging right hand
and Weismuller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Popara forces Weismuller back against the cage and clinches.
Popara can't find room to land a body shot as Weismuller controls the action.
Weismuller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1##BC#
Weismuller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Popara staying out of range there.
Weismuller stuns Popara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Popara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Weismuller throws a hook but Popara blocks it.#CL2#
Popara moves into the clinch successfully.
Weismuller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Weismuller lands with a short shot to the head.
Popara pushes off an throws an elbow but Weismuller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Popara.
Weismuller dodges an elbow strike from Popara.
Weismuller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Popara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Weismuller misses with a body punch.
Popara blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Weismuller.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weismuller working hard to break the clinch.
Tommy Weismuller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Popara misses with a body punch.
Popara has a couple of punches blocked by Weismuller.
Popara lands with a right to the head.
Popara tries a body shot but Weismuller blocks it.
Popara can't find room to land a body shot as Weismuller controls the action.
Popara tries to throw a body punch but Weismuller avoids it by throwing Popara back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Weismuller.
Popara misses with a punch to the body.
Popara swings wildly with an uppercut but Weismuller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Popara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Popara lands an elbow just above Weismuller 's eye.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Popara. #T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Popara just misses with a elbow thrown towards Weismuller's brow.
Popara has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Weismuller seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Popara can turn it around.
Popara pushes Weismuller back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Popara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Popara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weismuller's elbow.
Petar Popara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Popara comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Popara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Weismuller takes an elbow to the temple.
Weismuller blocks an elbow strike from Popara.
Popara struggles to land a body shot inside as Weismuller controls his hands. #BC#
Weismuller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Popara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Weismuller scores with a punch to the head.
Popara is looking to clinch. #T4#
Weismuller throws a leg kick but Popara sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Popara.
Weismuller misses with a body shot.
Popara on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Weismuller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Popara tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Weismuller counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Popara has knocked Weismuller down with a huge combo! Popara steps away and waves a wobbly Weismuller back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Tommy Weismuller has been cut.
Popara throws a jab when Weismuller was well out of range.
Weismuller throwing a counter right hand but Popara manages to avoid it.
Weismuller scores with a punch to the head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Weismuller.
Weismuller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Weismuller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice jab there from Weismuller.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tommy Weismuller.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Weismuller, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: RISE 127
Date: Dec 18, 2022

#R1#
A big left from Khinchegashvili misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Weismuller, as that shot connected.
Some bone on bone action there as Khinchegashvili checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Weismuller throws out a loose jab but Khinchegashvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khinchegashvili misses with an uppercut.
Weismuller throws a jab but it's blocked by Khinchegashvili.
Weismuller looks to throw the jab but Khinchegashvili is out of range.
We've been told by Khinchegashvili's head coaches at Eastern Queens MMA Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Khinchegashvili throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Weismuller lands the left hand.
Khinchegashvili throws a wild body kick that Weismuller sees coming a mile off.
Weismuller lands with a kick to the ribs.
Khinchegashvili moves forwards but Weismuller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Khinchegashvili there.
A good leg kick by Khinchegashvili.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Weismuller.
Khinchegashvili lands a jab to the nose.
Khinchegashvili misses with a few strikes there.
Khinchegashvili tries a low kick but Weismuller avoids it.
Weismuller flicks out a counter leg kick but Khinchegashvili steps away.#T1#
Weismuller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Khinchegashvili has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Khinchegashvili tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Weismuller defending well as Khinchegashvili loads up on a big left hand.
Khinchegashvili goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Weismuller checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Weismuller tries a quick counter leg kick but Khinchegashvili is wise to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Khinchegashvili misses the target.
Khinchegashvili lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Weismuller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khinchegashvili sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Weismuller misses.
Khinchegashvili jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Weismuller misses with a low kick.
Khinchegashvili moves out of range of the strikes.
Khinchegashvili was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weismuller gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Khinchegashvili swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khinchegashvili throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Weismuller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Weismuller connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Weismuller slips under a jab.
Weismuller slips a straight right by Khinchegashvili.
Weismuller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Khinchegashvili slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Khinchegashvili on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Khinchegashvili ducks under a wild hook from Weismuller.
Weismuller tries a low kick but Khinchegashvili avoids it.
Khinchegashvili misses with a body kick.
Weismuller takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Weismuller fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Khinchegashvili is out of range.
Khinchegashvili with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Weismuller to score with a decent uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Khinchegashvili.
Weismuller was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Weismuller fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Khinchegashvili checks it well.
Decent striking displayed by Weismuller there.
Khinchegashvili throws a hook but Weismuller avoids it easily.
Weismuller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Khinchegashvili in his tracks.
Khinchegashvili dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Weismuller misses with a body kick.
Khinchegashvili lunges at Weismuller with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Weismuller's hand.
Khinchegashvili lands a jab.
Khinchegashvili has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Weismuller.
Khinchegashvili keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Weismuller walks into a straight right hand from Khinchegashvili.
Weismuller misses with a low kick.
Khinchegashvili misses with an uppercut.
Weismuller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Weismuller with a hook.
Khinchegashvili finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Weismuller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Khinchegashvili swings for the body but Weismuller moves out of range.
Khinchegashvili is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Weismuller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Khinchegashvili.
Weismuller dips to his left and cracks Khinchegashvili with an uppercut!
Khinchegashvili listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weismuller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Nice shot lands for Weismuller.
Khinchegashvili swings for the body but Weismuller moves out of range.
Khinchegashvili defending well as Weismuller loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Weismuller.
Weismuller tries to work over Khinchegashvili's front leg with a kick but Khinchegashvili checks it.
Khinchegashvili throws a looping overhand right but Weismuller ducks down to avoid it.
Khinchegashvili feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Weismullers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice defenses there by Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili misses with a leg kick
and Weismuller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Weismuller looks to score with a jab to the body but Khinchegashvili is just out of range.
Khinchegashvili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weismuller.
Khinchegashvili checks a low kick from Weismuller.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khinchegashvili looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Weismuller misses the jab.
Khinchegashvili looks to score with a jab to the body but Weismuller is just out of range.
Khinchegashvili avoids the body shot from Weismuller.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tommy Weismuller will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice body punch from Weismuller.
Khinchegashvili moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A jab from Weismuller finds it's way through Khinchegashvili's defenses.
A nice combination there by Weismuller.
Khinchegashvili scores with a jab to the head.
Weismuller misses with an uppercut.
Weismuller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khinchegashvili manages to avoid it.
Khinchegashvili has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Khinchegashvili there as he acknowledges the shot.
Weismuller lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weismuller misses with a wild body shot.
Khinchegashvili bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khinchegashvili throwing a counter right hand but Weismuller manages to avoid it.
Khinchegashvili bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Khinchegashvili moves out of range of the strikes.
Weismuller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weismuller throws a good cross that connects.
Weismuller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khinchegashvili. #T1#
Weismuller loads up on a big right hand but Khinchegashvili slips the punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Khinchegashvili. That's going to slow Weismuller down.
Khinchegashvili lands a jab to the head.
Khinchegashvili moves away from the strike by Weismuller.
Weismuller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khinchegashvili.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Weismuller! But no joy.
Weismuller misses with a hook.
Khinchegashvili checks the leg kick.
Khinchegashvili loads up on a big right hand but Weismuller slips the punch.
Khinchegashvili misses with an uppercut. Weismuller saw that one coming.
Weismuller is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Khinchegashvili with a body shot.
Khinchegashvili scores with a nice head shot.
Weismuller connects with a body shot.
Weismuller moves out of range as Khinchegashvili throws a body kick.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Weismuller misses with a hook. Khinchegashvili ducked under it nicely.
Weismuller staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Weismuller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Weismuller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice shot by Khinchegashvili.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weismuller throws a solid leg kick but Khinchegashvili takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Weismuller.
Khinchegashvili's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Khinchegashvili duly obliges.
Khinchegashvili staying out of range there.
Khinchegashvili misses with a jab, cross combination.
And Weismuller responds with a good body kick, but Khinchegashvili manages to step out the way in time.
A decent looking cross lands there for Weismuller.
Weismuller cracks Khinchegashvili with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Weismuller swings widly with a right hand
and Khinchegashvili cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Weismuller checks the leg kick.
A left lands for Weismuller.
Weismuller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Khinchegashvili to counter with a crisp jab.
Weismuller throws a big shot that misses.
Weismuller lands a nice shot to the body.
Khinchegashvili scoring well with a low kick there.
Decent striking displayed by Weismuller there.
Weismuller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
Weismuller throws a jab when Khinchegashvili was well out of range.
Khinchegashvili looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Weismuller lands with a cross.
Weismuller misses with a hook
and Khinchegashvili counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weismuller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weismuller. Khinchegashvili does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Weismuller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weismuller with a nice cross.
Weismuller lands a slapping body shot.
Weismuller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khinchegashvili.
A telegraphed right hand from Weismuller misses the target.
Khinchegashvili throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weismuller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Weismuller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weismuller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Weismuller! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Khinchegashvili.
Weismuller lands a jab to the nose.
Weismuller cracks Khinchegashvili with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weismuller feints and then cracks Khinchegashvili's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Khinchegashvili down.
Khinchegashvili looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Khinchegashvili misses with an uppercut. Weismuller saw that one coming.
Khinchegashvili missing with a left hand there. Weismuller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khinchegashvili moves out of range of the body kick.
Weismuller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weismuller drops his hands momentarily and Khinchegashvili takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Weismuller slips a straight right by Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Khinchegashvili misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Khinchegashvili checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khinchegashvili lands a jab.
Weismuller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Weismuller will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tommy Weismuller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Weismuller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Khinchegashvili avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khinchegashvili is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Weismuller.
The fighters circle momentarily. Weismuller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Weismuller misses with a hook
and Khinchegashvili counters with a right hand to the body.
Khinchegashvili scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Weismuller misses with a looping right.
Weismuller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili throws a hook to the side of Weismuller's head but Weismuller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weismuller throws a hook but Khinchegashvili avoids it easily.
Khinchegashvili throws a hook but Weismuller blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khinchegashvili moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Weismuller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Weismuller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khinchegashvili on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Khinchegashvili misses with an uppercut. Weismuller saw that one coming.
Weismuller misses with a hook.
Weismuller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khinchegashvili looks to land a right hand but Weismuller moved out of range.
Khinchegashvili keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weismuller.
The fighters circling - Weismuller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weismuller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Weismuller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Weismuller moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Weismuller misses.
Khinchegashvili drops his hands momentarily and Weismuller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Khinchegashvili is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Khinchegashvili lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Weismuller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Weismuller throws a lazy right hand but Khinchegashvili sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weismuller with a jab.
David Khinchegashvili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tommy Weismuller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The fighters circling - Khinchegashvili throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khinchegashvili missing with a left hand there. Weismuller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khinchegashvili throws a hook to the side of Weismuller's head but Weismuller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khinchegashvili lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Weismuller at a distance.
Weismuller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Weismuller misses the jab.
Weismuller connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Weismuller moves away from the strike by Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili drops his hands momentarily and Weismuller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Weismuller keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Khinchegashvili throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Weismuller.
Khinchegashvili with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Weismuller to score with a decent uppercut.
Khinchegashvili tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Weismuller is able to avoid easily.
Weismuller misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Weismuller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Khinchegashvili scoring well with a low kick there.
Weismuller takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Weismuller throws a body shot but no joy.
Weismuller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Weismuller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Khinchegashvili misses with an uppercut. Weismuller saw that one coming.
Khinchegashvili looks for the body kick but Weismuller saw that one coming.
Weismuller appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Weismuller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Weismuller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Khinchegashvili keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weismuller.
Khinchegashvili jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Weismuller misses with a wild body shot.
Khinchegashvili misses with an attempted mid kick.
It seemed like Weismuller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Weismuller. That snapped Khinchegashvili's head back. #T4#
Weismuller lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Weismuller.
Weismuller connects with a solid leg kick.
Weismuller slips a straight right by Khinchegashvili.
Weismuller tries a quick counter leg kick but Khinchegashvili is wise to it.
Weismuller misses with a right hand
enabling Khinchegashvili to counter with a crisp jab.
Khinchegashvili throws an overhand right that lands on Weismuller's shoulder, as Weismuller tries to avoid the shot.
Khinchegashvili checks a low kick from Weismuller.
Weismuller takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Weismuller slips a jab from Khinchegashvili.
Nice defenses there by Khinchegashvili.
Khinchegashvili waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weismuller.
Weismuller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khinchegashvili takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weismuller. Khinchegashvili does a little dance to reset his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Weismuller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Weismuller 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Weismuller!
Tommy Weismuller decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: KOP CALL Last Breath
Date: Nov 18, 2022

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Weismuller.
Weismuller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Weismuller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Donal.
Donal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Donal tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Weismuller throws out a counter right but Donal avoids it with no problem.
Decent striking displayed by Weismuller there.
Weismuller tries to clinch but Donal moves out of range.
Weismuller lands a right hook to the body.
Donal with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Donal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weismuller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Weismuller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Donal doesn't seem phased though.
Weismuller cracks Donal with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donal throws a leg kick that misses.
Weismuller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Donal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Donal misses.
Weismuller connects with a solid leg kick.
Weismuller ducks under a wild hook from Donal.
Donal dips to his left and cracks Weismuller with an uppercut!
Donal throws a low kick but Weismuller avoids it.#T1#
Weismuller drops his hands momentarily and Donal takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Weismuller takes a jab right on the kisser.
Weismuller cracks a nice hook into Donal's ribs.
Weismuller moves out of range of the leg kick from Donal.
Weismuller jabs Donal right on the nose. Donal blinks but takes it well.
Jab by Weismuller.
Donal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Weismuller. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Weismuller.
Donal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Weismuller lands with a straight right. Donal didn't see that one coming.
Weismuller checks a low kick from Donal.
Donal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Weismuller.
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!
Weismuller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Donal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Donal throws a solid leg kick but Weismuller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Donal.
Donal takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
Weismuller throws a leg kick but Donal sees it coming and moves out of range.
Weismuller tries to close the distance and clinch but Donal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Weismuller connects with a body shot.
Weismuller is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Donal had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Weismuller moves into range and connects with a jab.
Weismuller lands a leg kick that knocks Donal off balance momentarily.
Donal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donal lands a nice leg kick that just misses Weismuller's sensitive parts.
Weismuller tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Donal is able to avoid easily.
Donal misses with a kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Donal lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Weismuller has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Weismuller and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Weismuller moves out of range of the leg kick from Donal.
Weismuller swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Weismuller scores with a punch to the head.
Donal throws a big shot that misses.
Weismuller scoring well with a low kick there.
Weismuller connects with a nice looking jab.
Donal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Donal tried to score with a low kick but Weismuller checks it.
Weismuller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Donal in his tracks.
Donal looks to throw the jab but Weismuller is out of range.
Weismuller has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Weismuller connects with a looping right hand.
Donal throws a sloppy head kick and Weismuller moves out of range easily.
Weismuller connects with a right hand. Donal shakes it off.
Donal throws a looping overhand right but Weismuller ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Weismuller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Weismuller lands a nice shot to the body.
Donal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Donal takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Donal throws a big shot that misses.
Weismuller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Weismuller moves in looking to clinch but Donal pushes him off.
Donal takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weismuller is looking to clinch.
Weismuller moves out of range of the leg kick from Donal.
Donal misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Weismuller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Donal throws out a leg kick but Weismuller moves out of range and Donal only half commits. #T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Weismuller.
Weismuller scores with a nice head shot.
Weismuller connects with a leg kick.
Donal throws a leg kick which misses Weismuller's front leg but catches the back leg as Weismuller tries to avoid it.
Donal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Donal throws a jab when Weismuller was well out of range.
Weismuller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Weismuller jabs at Donal's body.
Weismuller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Donals jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Donal throws a hook but Weismuller avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Weismuller! But no joy.
Donal finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Weismuller connects with a body shot that sends Donal's belly button to the back.
Donal misses with a right hand
and Weismuller counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weismuller avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Weismuller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Weismuller tries to clinch but Donal is having none of it.
Weismuller lands a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Donal. Those never looked like landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Weismuller dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Weismuller throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Weismuller clinches up against the cage.
Donal lands a body punch.
Donal working hard to break the clinch.
Donal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Donal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Weismuller backwards.
Weismuller is working Donal over against the cage.
Weismuller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Weismuller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Weismuller throws a head punch that misses.
Donal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Weismuller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donal's elbow.
Weismuller lands with a left to the head.
Donal throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Donal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Weismuller throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weismuller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Donal motions for Weismuller to come forward. Donal throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Weismuller.
Good exchange - Weismuller coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weismuller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Weismuller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Donal.#T1#
Weismuller takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Donal throws a shot from downtown. Weismuller moves away and avoids it.
Weismuller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Donal. Donal obviously looking to wear him down.
Donal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Weismuller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Weismuller doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Weismuller jabs Donal right on the nose. Donal blinks but takes it well.
Weismuller checks a leg kick.
Donal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Weismuller.
Weismuller scores with a jab. Donal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Donal misses with a low kick.
Donal connects with a right hand. Weismuller shakes it off.
Donal throws a hook but Weismuller avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Donal.
Donal tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Weismuller with a nice calf kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donal. Weismuller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weismuller scores with a nice strike.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Weismuller. That's going to slow Donal down.
Donal connects with a looping right hand.
Donal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Donal lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Donal walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Weismuller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Weismuller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donal looks to land a left hand but Weismuller moved out of range nicely.
Donal tries to score with a low kick but Weismuller moves his leg out of the way.
Weismuller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Weismuller with a nice calf kick.
Donal throws a right hand that misses
and Weismuller counters with a left to the body.
Donal 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.
Donal throws a nice outside leg kick.
Weismuller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A combination from Weismuller does no damage.
Donal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Donal attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Donal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donal pivots, looking for a leg kick but Weismuller is out of range and Donal settles back down.
Donal tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Weismuller is able to avoid easily.#T3##CL2#
Weismuller drives through and clinches with Donal against the cage.
Weismuller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Donals head. #BC#
Donal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Weismuller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Donal doesn't seem bothered though.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Donal lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Weismuller has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Weismuller and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Weismuller lands a jab to the nose.
Weismuller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Donal. Donal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Weismuller connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A clash of legs there as Weismuller blocks the low kick.
Weismuller scores with a nice head shot.
Weismuller's corner calls for a 1-2. Weismuller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Weismuller checks the leg kick nicely there.
Donal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weismuller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Donal.
Weismuller tests Donal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Weismuller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Donal.
Donal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
A jab from Donal finds it's way through Weismuller's defenses.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Weismuller darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Donal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Donal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weismuller.
Weismuller bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Donal's head.
Weismuller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Donal.
Weismuller blocks a leg kick.
Donal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big left from Donal misses.
Weismuller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Weismuller scores with a nice strike.
Weismuller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Donal.
Weismuller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Donal in his tracks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donal walks into a straight right hand from Weismuller.
Weismuller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Weismuller.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Donal lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Weismuller has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Weismuller and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Weismuller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Donal misses the target.
Donal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weismuller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donal manages to avoid it.
Weismuller lands a lovely overhand right.
Weismuller is looking to clinch but Donal is avoiding it.
Weismuller tries to clinch up but Donal circles away and keeps his distance.
Weismuller slips under a jab from Donal.
Donal misses with an uppercut. Weismuller saw that one coming.
Weismuller appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Donal has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Weismuller on the inside. #BC2#
Weismuller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Weismuller lands with a straight right. Donal didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Weismuller.
Donal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Weismuller lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weismuller blocks the body kick.
Weismuller checks a leg kick.
Weismuller looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Weismuller as he connects with a hook.
Donal is looking to clinch but Weismuller is avoiding it.
Donal pivots, looking for a leg kick but Weismuller is out of range and Donal settles back down.
Donal throws a low kick but Weismuller avoids it.
It seemed like Weismuller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Donal throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Donal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Weismuller.
Donal throws a nice looking combination but Weismuller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Weismuller connects with a body shot that sends Donal's belly button to the back.
Donal throws a leg kick but Weismuller moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donal. Weismuller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donal with the inside leg kick.
Donal takes one to the chin there.
Weismuller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Donal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Weismuller counters with a stiff right hand.
Weismuller digs a good hook to Donal's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donal throws the left hand but Weismuller avoids the punch easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Weismuller. That's going to slow Donal down. #T2#
Weismuller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donal misses with a wild combination.
Weismuller scores with a hook to the body. Donal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A swing and a miss from Donal.
A countering left hand to the body from Weismuller misses.
Donal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weismuller.
Nice straight punches there by Weismuller. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Weismuller.
Weismuller lands a nice shot to the body.
Weismuller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Donal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick misses from Weismuller.
An attempted straight right counter from Donal misses the target.
Donal fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Weismuller. That's going to slow Donal down.
Weismuller keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Donal, right into the meat of the thigh.
Donal throws a leg kick but Weismuller sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
Donal throws a looping overhand right but Weismuller ducks down to avoid it.
Weismuller cracks Donal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Donal throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Donal takes one to the side of the head.
Donal throws a low kick but Weismuller moves out of range easily.
Donal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Weismuller.
Weismuller defending well as Donal loads up on a big left hand.
Weismuller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Donal. That did some damage!
Donal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Weismuller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Donal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Weismuller lands a glancing blow to the side of Donal's head.#CL#
Donal closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Weismuller manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donal moves to clinch but Weismuller breaks away
and Weismuller counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Good work by Weismuller as he checks the leg kick.
Donal throws a low kick but it's checked well by Weismuller.
Weismuller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Weismuller tries to close the distance and clinch but Donal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Weismuller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donal throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Weismuller! But no joy.
Weismuller is looking to slow Donal down with leg kicks.
Weismuller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Weismuller closes the distance and clinches.
Donal is trying to break free.
A short left from Weismuller.
Donal has a couple of punches blocked by Weismuller. #BC2#
Weismuller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Weismuller checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Donal scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donal thows a leg kick but Weismuller checks it
and Weismuller counters with a straight right hand.
Weismuller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Donal throws a low kick but Weismuller moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Weismuller really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Donal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Weismuller.
Weismuller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Donal dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Weismuller. That did some damage!
Donal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Weismuller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Weismuller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Donal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Donal goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Donal looks for the body kick but Weismuller saw that one coming.
Weismuller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Donal throws a leg kick but Weismuller moved away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Weismuller! But no joy.
Donal tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Donal looks to throw the jab but Weismuller is out of range. #T1#
Weismuller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Weismuller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Donal on the side of the head.
Donal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donal needs to keep his hands up - Weismuller had a free shot at his head there.
Donal misses with a wild combination.
Donal tries to work over Weismuller's front leg with a kick but Weismuller checks it.
Decent striking displayed by Weismuller there.
Donal keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab from Weismuller.
Donal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Weismuller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Donal. That's going to slow Weismuller down.
Weismuller ducks under a wild hook from Donal.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donal walks into a straight right hand from Weismuller.
Weismuller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Donal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Weismuller jabs at Donal's body.
Weismuller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Donal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Donal there as he acknowledges the shot.
Donal looks to throw the jab but Weismuller is out of range.
Weismuller connects with an inside leg kick.
Donal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Weismuller.
Weismuller with a nice cross.
Jab by Donal.
Weismuller tries to clinch up.
Weismuller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donal works the jab nicely.
Weismuller ducks under a wild hook from Donal.
Donal throws a leg kick but Weismuller moved away.#T3#
Donal throws a leg kick that is checked
and Weismuller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Donal throws a leg kick but Weismuller moved away.
A jab from Weismuller does it's job there.
Donal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Weismuller.
Good leg kick by Weismuller.
Donal throws a looping overhand right but Weismuller ducks down to avoid it.
Weismuller scores with a punch to the head.
Weismuller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Weismuller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Donal 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.
Good standup being displayed there by Weismuller as he connects with a hook.
Weismuller moves out of range of the leg kick from Donal.
Donal throws a push kick but Weismuller slaps the foot to one side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weismuller scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
Donal takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Weismuller moves out of range of the leg kick from Donal.
Donal misses with a body kick.
Weismuller lunges at Donal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Donal's hand.
Jab from Weismuller.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Weismuller.
A nice leg kick lands there from Weismuller.
Weismuller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Donal. Donal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Weismuller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Donal has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Weismuller finds it's way round the side to connect with Donal's head.
Weismuller wants to land a leg kick but Donal is out of range.
Weismuller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donal.
Weismuller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
You can see that Weismuller has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weismuller connects with a jab.
Donal misses with a leg kick
and Weismuller counters with a stiff right hand.
Weismuller scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Weismuller dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Weismuller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Weismuller lands the left hand.
Weismuller scores with a punch to the head.
Weismuller scores with a jab.
Donal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Donal throws a leg kick but Weismuller checks it.
Weismuller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Donal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Weismuller can pounce on him.
Donal throws out a leg kick but Weismuller moves out of range and Donal only half commits.
A little jabbing left from Weismuller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Weismuller moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Donal misses.
Weismuller is looking to clinch but Donal is avoiding it.
Donal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weismuller checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A slapping leg kick lands for Weismuller.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Weismuller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Weismuller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Weismuller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Donal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weismuller.
Weismuller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Donal's head backwards.
Weismuller cracks Donal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Weismuller cracks Donal with a right hand to the side of the head.
Weismuller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Donal.
Donal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Weismuller.
The fighters circle momentarily. Weismuller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Donal misses with a double jab.
Donal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weismuller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tommy Weismuller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Jab, jab by Weismuller - just one landing.
Donal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weismuller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Weismuller throws a leg kick which misses Donal's front leg but catches the back leg as Donal tries to avoid it.
Weismuller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Donal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Weismuller stuns Donal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Donal misses the target.
Donal is looking to clinch but Weismuller is avoiding it.
Donal looks to land a combination but Weismuller avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Weismuller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Donal is looking for a counter combo.
Donal tries a low kick but Weismuller avoids it.
Nice body punch from Weismuller.
Donal throws out a leg kick but Weismuller moves out of range and Donal only half commits.
Weismuller with the inside leg kick. #T3#
Weismuller checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Donal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Donal there as he acknowledges the shot.
Weismuller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Donal tries to land a front kick but Weismuller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Weismuller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Weismuller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Donal on the side of the head.
Donal looks to land a left hand but Weismuller moved out of range nicely.
Weismuller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Donal momentarily.
Donal loads up on a big right hand but Weismuller slips the punch.
Weismuller tries a quick counter leg kick but Donal is wise to it.
Nice defenses there by Weismuller.
Weismuller jabs Donal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Donal throws a body kick that misses.
Weismuller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A cross from Weismuller lands.
A big left from Donal misses. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weismuller wants to clinch up but Donal keeps it at a distance.
Donal will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Weismuller cracks Donal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Donal misses with a right hand
and Weismuller counters with a nice body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Weismuller blocks the leg kick.
It seemed like Weismuller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Weismuller scores with a nice strike.
Donal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Donal throws a leg kick but Weismuller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Weismuller now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Weismuller scores with a jab to the body.
Donal lands a head shot.
Donal throws a nice inside leg kick.
Weismuller lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the liver by Weismuller. Beautiful body shot.
Weismuller's corner calls for a 1-2. Weismuller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Elwyn Donal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice cross by Weismuller.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Weismuller!
Tommy Weismuller is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Tommy Weismuller 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: KOP MARS
Date: Sep 23, 2022

#R1#
Saitoh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Weismuller counters with a nice uppercut.
Saitoh takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Weismuller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saitoh.
Saitoh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Saitoh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weismuller moves away.
Saitoh connects with a looping right hand.
Weismuller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weismuller misses with a hook.
Weismuller's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saitoh connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Weismuller scrambles back to his feet.
Weismuller misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Weismuller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Weismuller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saitoh moves away.
Saitoh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Weismuller circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masa Saitoh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weismuller tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Saitoh dives in and scores a takedown into Weismuller's guard.

Weismuller has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Saitoh has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Weismuller.
A right handed body shot lands from Weismuller.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Weismuller pushes Saitoh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Saitoh. #BC2#
Weismuller manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Weismuller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Saitoh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weismuller.
Saitoh lands with an uppercut that bounces Weismuller off the cage and back into range.
Saitoh misses with a body shot.
Weismuller misses the shot to the body.
Saitoh swings for the body but Weismuller moves out of range.
Weismuller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Weismuller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saitoh.
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!
Saitoh scores with a body shot. #T2#
Saitoh takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Saitoh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Weismuller 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.
Weismuller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Saitoh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Saitoh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weismuller.
Saitoh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Weismuller.
Jab by Weismuller.
Weismuller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Weismuller avoids the body shot from Saitoh.
Saitoh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Weismuller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Weismuller avoids the body shot from Saitoh.
Saitoh slips a jab from Weismuller.
Saitoh fails to land the takedown.
Weismuller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Weismuller is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Saitoh had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3#
Saitoh dives in and grabs Weismuller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Weismuller pushes down on Saitoh's head and hops out.
Saitoh drops his hands momentarily and Weismuller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Saitoh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Weismuller but Weismuller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Weismuller misses with an uppercut. Saitoh saw that one coming.
Weismuller throws a shot from downtown. Saitoh moves away and avoids it.
Weismuller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saitoh was well out of range. Poor timing from Weismuller.
A quick step to the side and Saitoh tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weismuller works Saitoh's body with a nice hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saitoh.
Saitoh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weismuller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Saitoh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saitoh throws a looping overhand right but Weismuller ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Weismuller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saitoh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Weismuller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Weismuller catches Saitoh right on the button with a cross.
Weismuller 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weismuller swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saitoh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Saitoh dives in and grabs Weismuller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Weismuller pushes down on Saitoh's head and hops out.
Saitoh swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Weismuller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weismuller slips a jab and a cross from Saitoh. #TD#
Saitoh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Weismuller wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#ES2#
Weismuller has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Saitoh is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Weismuller manages to break the clinch.
Weismuller misses with a head kick.
Saitoh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Weismuller dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Weismuller bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Saitoh's head.
Saitoh throws a body shot but no joy.
Saitoh is looking to wear down Weismuller with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fighters circle momentarily. Weismuller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Weismuller punishes Saitoh's body with a nice straight punch.
Saitoh looks to score with a jab to the body but Weismuller is just out of range.
Weismuller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saitoh throws a body punch but Weismuller moves out of range.
Saitoh digs a good hook to Weismuller's body.
Saitoh misses with a shot to the body
and Weismuller counters with a straight right hand.
Weismuller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saitoh.
Weismuller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Weismuller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Weismuller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Saitoh throws a body shot but no joy.
Saitoh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weismuller moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Saitoh shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Weismuller's guard.

Weismuller scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T1#
Weismuller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Weismuller scores with a decent looking hook.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saitoh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weismuller throws a hook but Saitoh blocks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Weismuller as he connects with a hook.
Weismuller slips a straight right by Saitoh.
Saitoh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weismuller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saitoh was well out of range. Poor timing from Weismuller.
Saitoh takes a swing at Weismuller's ribcage but misses.
Weismuller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Weismuller throws a hook to the side of Saitoh's head but Saitoh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saitoh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weismuller moves away.
Weismuller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saitoh.
Weismuller has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Saitoh feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Weismullers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Weismuller lands with an uppercut that bounces Saitoh off the cage and back into range.
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!
Saitoh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weismuller.
Weismuller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saitoh was well out of range. Poor timing from Weismuller.
Saitoh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weismuller moves out of range of the strikes.
Weismuller scores with a decent looking hook.
Weismuller throws a shot from downtown. Saitoh moves away and avoids it.
Saitoh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Weismuller connects with a right hand. Saitoh shakes it off.
A big right from Weismuller misses.
Saitoh was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Weismuller throws a shot from downtown. Saitoh moves away and avoids it.
Weismuller scores with a jab to the body.
Saitoh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weismuller manages to avoid it.
Weismuller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saitoh.
Saitoh has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saitoh there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Weismuller.
Saitoh scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Weismuller cracks Saitoh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Saitoh's corner calls for a 1-2. Saitoh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Weismuller looks to score with a jab to the body but Saitoh is just out of range.
Weismuller misses the shot to the body.
Weismuller leaves Saitoh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looks like Saitoh has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Saitoh throws an overhand right that lands on Weismuller's shoulder, as Weismuller tries to avoid the shot.
Saitoh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Weismuller throws a shot from downtown. Saitoh moves away and avoids it.
Weismuller missing with a left hand there. Saitoh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saitoh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Weismuller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Weismuller misses with an uppercut. Saitoh saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saitoh throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Weismuller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Weismuller misses with a straight right.
Saitoh scores with a shot to the body.
Saitoh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Weismuller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saitoh.
Saitoh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Weismuller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Saitoh looks to throw the jab but Weismuller is out of range.
Weismuller swings for the body but Saitoh moves out of range.
Saitoh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weismuller.
Weismuller misses with a looping left.
It looked like Saitoh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Weismuller moves out of range as Saitoh strikes.
Weismuller looks to throw the jab but Saitoh is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weismuller lands a glancing blow to the side of Saitoh's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Weismuller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Saitoh shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Weismuller's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weismuller is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Weismuller trying to control the position.
Saitoh working some strikes from top position.
Weismuller controls Saitoh momentarily but Saitoh frees himself.
Tommy Weismuller has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Weismuller trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Jab from Weismuller.
Saitoh cracks Weismuller with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Weismuller moves away from the strike by Saitoh.
Weismuller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saitoh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Weismuller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saitoh somewhat.
Saitoh cracks Weismuller with an open hand slap.
A jab lands there for Weismuller.
The crowd cheers as Weismuller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Saitoh doesn't seem phased though.
Masa Saitoh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Weismuller just misses with a punch to the body.
Saitoh was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Weismuller catches Saitoh with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Weismuller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saitoh misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Weismuller.
Saitoh takes a swing at Weismuller's ribcage but misses.
Weismuller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saitoh misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saitoh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saitoh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Weismuller lands a body shot.
Weismuller looks to land a right hand but Saitoh moved out of range.
Weismuller works Saitoh's body with a nice hook.
Weismuller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saitoh looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Weismuller scores with a nice strike.
Saitoh lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
A jab lands there for Weismuller.
Weismuller throws a nice head kick!
Saitoh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saitoh walks into a straight right hand from Weismuller.
Saitoh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Weismuller circles away.
Weismuller lands a right hook to the body.
Tommy Weismuller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Saitoh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Weismuller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Weismuller.
Nice sprawl there from Weismuller as Saitoh shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masa Saitoh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saitoh gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheers as Weismuller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Saitoh doesn't seem phased though.
Tommy Weismuller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Weismuller.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saitoh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Saitoh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circling - Saitoh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weismuller scores with a hook.
Weismuller moves out of range of the strikes.
Weismuller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saitoh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Weismuller.
Weismuller lands a head shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Weismuller.
A head kick from Weismuller lands but Saitoh takes it in his stride.
Saitoh fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Weismuller.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Weismuller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Weismuller 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Weismuller!
During a confident post fight interview, Tommy Weismuller thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Bellicose 120 - Prospects 9
Date: Jul 13, 2022

#R1#
Weismuller bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Breika's head.#CL2#
Breika gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Weismuller scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Weismuller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Breika drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breika sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Breika trying to control the position from guard on top but Weismuller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breika pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weismuller is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breika trying to control but Weismuller is working from the bottom.
Breika postures up. #T1#
Breika wants to control from the top but Weismuller keeps moving.
Weismuller wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Breika is now in half guard.
Weismuller is not content to let Breika control the position.
Weismuller works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Weismuller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Breika doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Breika manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Breika avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Breika trying to control the position from guard on top but Weismuller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weismuller is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Far-Q Fight Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Breika stopping the sweep attempt from Weismuller.
Breika won't allow Weismuller to get back to his feet.
Breika looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Weismuller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Breika needs to keep his hands up - Weismuller had a free shot at his head there.
Weismuller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Breika tries to clinch up
and Weismuller counters with a big right hand! Oh Breika is in trouble here! Weismuller follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Weismuller!
Our winner, Tommy Weismuller, 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 60: Hunt v Daxton
Date: May 01, 2022

#R1##CL#
Weismuller forces Robertson back against the cage and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Robertson.
I was talking to Weismuller's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Robertson tries to work over Weismuller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robertson takes a shot to the head.
Weismuller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weismuller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weismuller misses with a punch on the inside.
Weismuller misses with some punches.
Weismuller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Weismuller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weismuller misses with some punches. #BC#
Weismuller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Weismuller misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Robertson! But no joy.
Weismuller looks to land a right hand but Robertson moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weismuller throws an overhand right that lands on Robertson's shoulder, as Robertson tries to avoid the shot.
Robertson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Robertson is looking to clinch but Weismuller is avoiding it. #CL#
Weismuller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Robertson, pushing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weismuller lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Robertson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Weismuller working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Weismuller breaks from the clinch.
Robertson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weismuller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Robertsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Robertson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Weismuller to score with a decent uppercut.
Weismuller cracks Robertson with an open hand slap.
Weismuller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Weismuller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Weismuller throws an off balance right hand
and Robertson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Robertson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weismuller looks to throw the jab but Robertson is out of range.
Robertson takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #KD#
Weismuller cracks Robertson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Weismuller has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Robertson to stand back up!#ROC#Robertson is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ameen Robertson has been cut.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weismuller throws an overhand right that drops Robertson like a sack of potatoes! Weismuller dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Weismuller!
An out of breath Tommy Weismuller thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Outlaw Test 4
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Virinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Weismuller is just out of range.
Weismuller shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Virinen misses with a looping left.
Virinen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Weismuller counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Weismuller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weismuller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Virinen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Virinen lands with a straight right. Weismuller didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Weismuller scores with a nice strike.
Virinen takes a swing at Weismuller's ribcage but misses.
Weismuller is looking to counter punch.
Virinen defending well as Weismuller loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Virinen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice jab there from Virinen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weismuller. Virinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Virinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Virinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weismuller manages to avoid it.
Weismuller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Virinen swings for the body but Weismuller moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Weismuller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Virinen throws a body punch but Weismuller moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Virinen's corner calls for a 1-2. Virinen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Virinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 9:10
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 9:10
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasse Virinen!
Lasse Virinen gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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