Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1055 River v Hanson
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Ainsworth misses with a left hand
and Daan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ainsworth misses with a hook. Daan ducked under it nicely.
Daan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick.
Daan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ainsworth at a distance.
Daan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ainsworth finds it's way round the side to connect with Daan's head.
Daan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ainsworth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Daan has time to react.
Ainsworth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Daan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Daan scores with a jab.
Daan tries to clinch there but Ainsworth circles away. #T1#
Daan throws a front kick that sends Ainsworth stumbling back into the cage.
Daan scores with a hook to the body. Ainsworth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Daan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ainsworth connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Daan scrambles back to his feet.
Daan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ainsworth scores with a jab.
Daan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ainsworth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Daan connects with a body shot that sends Ainsworth's belly button to the back.
Ainsworth tried to score with a low kick but Daan checks it.
Daan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Daan checks it.
A punch lands to the side of Ainsworth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Daan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Daan checks the leg kick nicely there. #T2#
Ainsworth takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Daan throws the kick towards the body but Ainsworth avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Ainsworth misses the target.
Daan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daan.
Ainsworth throws a poor cross that misses
and Daan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Daan throws a push kick but Ainsworth slaps the foot to one side.
Donk. Ainsworth catches Daan right on the button with a cross.
Daan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Daan scores with a body shot.
Daan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ainsworth to score with a decent uppercut.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ainsworth appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Daan cracks a nice hook into Ainsworth's ribs.
Ainsworth looks to land a left hand but Daan moved out of range nicely.
Ainsworth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Daan thuds his right hand into Ainsworth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Daan lands a slapping body shot.
Daan wants to clinch
enabling Ainsworth to counter with a crisp jab.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Daan checks it well.
Daan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth avoids the body shot from Daan. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Ainsworth misses the target.
Daan tries to clinch up but Ainsworth circles away and keeps his distance.
Daan swings for the body but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daan manages to avoid it.
Daan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ainsworth throws out a leg kick but Daan moves out of range and Ainsworth only half commits.
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!
Ainsworth slips a jab from Daan.
Daan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ainsworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Daan.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth 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.
Ainsworth moves away from the strike by Daan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Levi Daan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ainsworth connects with an inside leg kick.
Daan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daan manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Daan.
Ainsworth moves out of range of the body kick.
Daan misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Daan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daan scores with a body shot.
Daan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Daan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ainsworth can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick from Ainsworth misses. #T1#
Ainsworth throws a big shot that misses.
Daan is looking to wear down Ainsworth with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Daan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ainsworth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Daan lands with a nice body punch.
Ainsworth looks to throw the jab but Daan is out of range.
Daan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Daan connects with an inside leg kick.
Donk. Daan catches Ainsworth right on the button with a cross.
Daan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ainsworth moves away.
Daan ducks under a wild hook from Ainsworth.
Daan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ainsworth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daan slips a straight right by Ainsworth.
Daan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T2#
Daan cracks Ainsworth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Ainsworth might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Daan has got the better of the exchanges.
Ainsworth works Daan's body with a nice hook.
Daan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
It looked like Daan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth checks the leg kick.
Jab, jab by Ainsworth - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daan lands a front kick.
Daan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A punch lands to the side of Ainsworth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ainsworth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ainsworth swings away with a body shot that misses
and Daan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ainsworth throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
A big left from Ainsworth misses.
Daan is looking to clinch. #CL#
Daan closes the distance and clinches.
Daan misses with the head strike.
Daan blocks an uppercut.
Ainsworth misses with some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Daan.
Ainsworth throws a punch but it's blocked by Daan.
Daan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Daan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ainsworth backwards.
Ainsworth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ainsworth can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Ainsworth turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ainsworth manages to end up in side control.
Ainsworth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daan keeps working.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ainsworth tries to move to full mount but Daan actually manages to regain half guard. #T4#
Daan is refusing to be controlled, as Ainsworth sits in half guard.
Ainsworth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Daan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Daan is trying to get back to full guard.
Daan controlling the position for now.
Ainsworth wants to take a breather but Daan is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Levi Daan 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#
Daan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daan throwing a counter right hand but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Levi Daan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Daan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ainsworth swats away the attempt to clinch by Daan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Daan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daan ducks under a wild hook from Ainsworth.
Levi Daan is winning the standup battle so far.
Daan blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth misses with a hook
and Daan counters with a thumping low kick.
Daan throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Daan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ainsworth.#T1#
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Daan.
Ainsworth appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ainsworth misses with a lunging right hand
and Daan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ainsworth misses with a jab to the body
and Daan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Daan gets a clinch.
Ainsworth struggles to land a body shot inside as Daan controls his hands.
Ainsworth misses with a punch on the inside.
Daan stops a takedown attempt from Ainsworth.
Daan blocking some punches.
Daan gets underhooks to prevent Ainsworth's takedown attempt.
Daan blocking some punches.
Ainsworth misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Ainsworth goes for a takedown attempt but Daan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Levi Daan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilfred Ainsworth.
Ainsworth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ainsworth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daan counters with a nice uppercut.
Daan with the inside leg kick.
Daan misses the jab.
Daan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Daan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daan checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
Daan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
A big left from Ainsworth misses. #CL#
Daan rushes Ainsworth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ainsworth tries to work over Daan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daan.
Ainsworth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ainsworth is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Daan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ainsworth struggles to land a body shot inside as Daan controls his hands.
Ainsworth drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Daan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Daan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daan doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Ainsworth swings wildly with an uppercut but Daan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ainsworth tries to throw a body punch but Daan avoids it by throwing Ainsworth back against the cage.
Ainsworth swings wildly with an uppercut but Daan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daan tries a body shot but Ainsworth blocks it.
Daan digs a right hand underneath Ainsworth's ribcage. Ainsworth let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Daan blocks an uppercut.
Ainsworth lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ainsworth misses with the head strike.
Daan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ainsworth.
Wilfred Ainsworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ainsworth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ainsworth has had enough of the clinch but Daan keeps him there for the moment.

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 Levi Daan.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Daan, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GAMMA#1047 Sitsongrit v Grimm
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Takahashi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Daan thinks about countering with a body kick.
A low kick from Takahashi is predictable there
and Daan counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Takahashi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Takahashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takahashi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Daan circles away.
Takahashi lands a head shot.
Daan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Takahashi throws out a leg kick but Daan moves out of range and Takahashi only half commits.
Daan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Takahashi throws an off balance right hand
letting Daan counter with a right hand.
Daan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Genkei Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi shoots and misses
and Daan counters with a good low kick that Takahashi was not able to check.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Takahashi as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Takahashi misses with a looping right.
Takahashi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Takahashi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Daan counters with a two punch combo.
Takahashi wants to clinch.
It appears Daan was looking to counter with a kick there.#T1#
Takahashi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Daan finds it's way round the side to connect with Takahashi's head.
Daan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takahashi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Daan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Daan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot lands for Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a looping right.
Levi Daan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Daan.
Daan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Takahashi in his tracks.
Daan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Takahashi tries a low kick but Daan avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Daan blocks the leg kick. #T2#
Daan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takahashi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Daan lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takahashi. Daan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takahashi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Daan.
Takahashi throws a lazy right hand but Daan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takahashi thows a leg kick but Daan checks it
and Daan counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Takahashi fails to land the takedown.
Levi Daan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Genkei Takahashi.
Daan scores with a nice right hand.
Daan ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.
Takahashi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Takahashi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Takahashi misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Takahashi forces Daan back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Takahashi lands with a light punch inside.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Daan blocks it.
Daan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Daan blocking some punches.
Daan controlling the action here for a moment.
Daan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takahashi has Daan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Daan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Daan misses with a punch on the inside.
Daan is trying to stall.
Daan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takahashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Daan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takahashi stalls.
Takahashi looking for a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takahashi.#T4#
Daan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Daan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Takahashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daan lands a nice uppercut.
Daan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Daan tries a body shot but Takahashi blocks it.
Takahashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Daan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daan.#ROC#Takahashi is rocked!
Daan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Takahashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Daan finish him?
Takahashi can't find room to land a body shot as Daan controls the action.
Takahashi has a couple of punches blocked by Daan.
Takahashi seems to have recovered his senses.
Daan throws a punch but it's blocked by Takahashi.
Takahashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Daan has a couple of punches blocked by Takahashi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Daan.
Takahashi blocks an uppercut.
Takahashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takahashi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Levi Daan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Takahashi misses with an uppercut.
A quick step to the side and Daan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takahashi throws a right hand that misses
enabling Daan to counter with a crisp jab. #KD2#
Takahashi knocks Daan to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ROC2#Daan is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Levi Daan has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Takahashi throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Oh Daan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daan is trying to control Takahashi's posture but Takahashi avoids it.
The ground and pound from Takahashi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Daan is looking for a sweep.
Daan is working hard here to advance position.
Takahashi in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Daan looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Takahashi turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Genkei Takahashi!
Genkei Takahashi was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: CFC 632
Date: Jan 14, 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Event: APEX 9
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1#
Daan tries to clinch but Raikov is having none of it.
Raikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daan tries to close the distance and clinch but Raikov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Raikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Daan tests Raikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Daan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Raikov misses with an uppercut. Daan saw that one coming.
Raikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Raikov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Raikov.
Raikov misses with a takedown
and Daan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Daan's corner calls for a 1-2. Daan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daan looks to score with a jab to the body but Raikov is just out of range.
Raikov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Raikov misses with a hook.
Daan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Daan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raikov.
Daan throws a nice inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Daan.#T1#
Raikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Daan counters with a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by Daan.
Raikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ivan Raikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Raikov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Raikov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Raikov has a takedown stuffed.
Levi Daan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Raikov.
Raikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daan manages to avoid it.
Daan throws a quick counter kick to the body but Raikov avoids it.
Raikov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Daan.#CL2#
Raikov closes the distance and pushes Daan back into the cage.
Daan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daan scores with a shot to the side of Raikov's head.
Raikov goes for a takedown attempt but Daan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Daan misses with a body shot.
Daan lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Daan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Daan.#CUT#It looks like Ivan Raikov has been cut.#CL2#
Raikov moves into the clinch.
Daan blocks an elbow strike.
Raikov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Daan.
Daan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Raikov misses with an elbow over the top.
Daan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Raikov throws an elbow that misses.
Daan swings wildly with an uppercut but Raikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raikov trying to land knees to the body.
Daan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raikov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Daan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Daan pushes Raikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Daan.
Raikov goes for a takedown attempt but Daan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T3#
Raikov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Daan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Raikov misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Raikov looks winded!
Raikov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A nice leg kick from Daan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raikov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Daan avoids it really well and circles away.
Daan lands with a straight right. Raikov didn't see that one coming.
Raikov darts in looking for a takedown but Daan gets double underhooks and turns Raikov into the cage.
It looked like Daan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Raikov clinches with his opponent.
Daan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Daan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daan doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Daan lands a shoulder strike.
Daan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Raikov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Daan.
Daan can't find room to land a body shot as Raikov controls the action.
Raikov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Daan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Raikov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Daan as he jumps to the side.
Daan connects with a body shot that sends Raikov's belly button to the back.
Raikov throws a series of punches but Daan moves out of range.
A combination from Raikov does no damage.
Daan keeps Raikov at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
Daan forces Raikov back against the cage and clinches.
Good body shot from Daan.
Raikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Daan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raikov's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Levi Daan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Raikov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Raikov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Raikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Raikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Levi Daan is winning the standup battle so far.
Raikov fails with the takedown
and Daan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daan lands a leg kick that knocks Raikov off balance momentarily.#CL#
Daan clinches up against the cage.
Daan slowing the pace effectively.
A right handed body shot lands from Daan.
A right hand to the body from Daan.
Raikov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Daan blocks it with crossed arms.
Daan taking a breather.
Daan blocks a body shot from Raikov.
Levi Daan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raikov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Daan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Daan.
Daan blocks an uppercut.
Daan lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Daan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raikov can do to turn this around?#T1#
Daan scores with a shoulder strike.
Daan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Raikov backwards.
Raikov looking to slow down the pace here.
Daan scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Daan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Daan lands with a right to the head.
Raikov misses with a knee strike.
Daan lands a nice uppercut.
Daan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raikov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Raikov is breathing heavily.
Daan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raikov backwards.
A short right from Daan on the inside.
Raikov is trying to drag Daan to the mat but Daan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Levi Daan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Raikov.
Raikov misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raikov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Daan avoiding damage as Raikov throws knees to the body.
Daan lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Daan.
A shot in the inside from Daan.
Daan presses Raikov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Daan.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Daan is working Raikov over against the cage.
Daan lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Daan.
Daan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Daan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Daan lands a right hand.
Raikov tries to score a body lock takedown but Daan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Daan misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Daan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Daan is stalling here.
Daan lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Daan.
Daan lands with a left to the head.
Daan presses Raikov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Daan.
Daan lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#Raikov is rocked!
Daan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raikovs head.
Raikov is still on wobbly legs! Can Daan finish him?
Daan stalling.
Daan gets through Raikov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Daan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raikovs head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daan lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Raikov to his knees! Daan keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Levi Daan!
During a confident post fight interview, Levi Daan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 198
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Daan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Doherty is defended easily by Daan.
Doherty takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Daan misses with a hook. Doherty ducked under it nicely.
Doherty attempts a counter takedown but Daan avoids it well and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Daan as Doherty shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cathal Doherty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doherty shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Daan as he avoids it easily.
Doherty looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cathal Doherty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doherty shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Daan to counter with a crisp jab.
Doherty takes a jab right on the kisser.
Daan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Doherty shoots in for a takedown but Daan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Doherty fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Daan throws out a loose jab but Doherty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doherty closes this distance looking for a takedown but Daan circles away.
Doherty fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Daan avoids it really well and circles away.
Daan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doherty shoots in for a double leg but Daan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Daan scoring well with a low kick there.
Doherty fails with a takedown attempt.
Doherty tries to move into range but Daan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Daan works the jab nicely.#T2#
Doherty fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Daan avoids it really well and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Daan.
Doherty dives in and grabs Daan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Daan pushes down on Doherty's head and hops out.
Doherty backing away here, and Daan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Daan. #CL2#
Daan pushes Doherty up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daan stops a takedown attempt from Doherty.
Daan is pressed up against the cage. Doherty has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Daan down to the mat. Daan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Daan has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Doherty is looking to take this one to the mat.
Doherty has Daan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Daan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for Daan. #T3#
Doherty is trying to drag Daan to the mat but Daan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Daan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Doherty backwards.
Daan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Daan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Doherty changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Daan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Doherty fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Daan avoids it really well and circles away.
Doherty is breathing heavily.
Daan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Doherty stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good leg kick by Daan.
Daan misses with a looping left.
Daan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Daan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Doherty shoots in and drives through. Daan sprawls well.
Daan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Doherty is trying hard to land a takedown here. Daan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Daan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doherty fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Doherty shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Daan sprawls well. Daan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Doherty gets slowly back to his feet.
Doherty doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Daan counters with a right hand to the body.
Daan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Doherty shoots in looking for a takedown but Daan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Doherty's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Daan swinging wildly here.
Doherty shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Daan as he avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Levi Daan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Daan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Daan connects with a right hand. Doherty shakes it off.
Doherty shoots in for a double leg but Daan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Daan is looking to slow Doherty down with leg kicks.
Nice sprawl there from Daan as Doherty shoots in.
Doherty has his takedown stuffed
and Daan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cathal Doherty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick lands from Daan.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Doherty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Doherty shoots and misses
and Daan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Doherty takes one on the button.
Levi Daan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Daan, as that shot connected.
Daan stuffs the takedown attempt from Doherty. Doherty gets slowly back to his feet.
Doherty 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.
Daan scores with a hook to the body. Doherty takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Daan stuffs the takedown attempt from Doherty. Doherty gets slowly back to his feet.
Daan throws out a counter right but Doherty avoids it with no problem.
Good exchange - Daan coming out on top.
Daan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Doherty shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Daan defends it nicely.
Daan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Doherty tries to move into range but Daan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Doherty misses with a takedown attempt
and Daan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Doherty with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Daan to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doherty takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Daan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Doherty on the side of the head.
Daan scores with a jab to the body.
Daan sizes up Doherty with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Daan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Doherty tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Daan swivels and escapes.
Daan throws a series of strikes that have Doherty backpedaling.
Daan lands a jab to the nose.
Daan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Doherty if he has to take too many more of those. #T3#
Daan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Daan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Daan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Daan connects with a single shot there.
Daan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC2#Doherty is rocked!
Daan lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Doherty head around and knocks him out cold! Daan hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Levi Daan!
An out of breath Levi Daan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 189: Diggs vs Daan
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Diggs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Daan throws a hook to the side of Diggs's head but Diggs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daan throws a series of punches but Diggs avoids them all with ease.
Daan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diggs is able to avoid easily.
Diggs looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Levi Daan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daan loads up on a big right hand but Diggs slips the punch.
Diggs thinks about countering with a body kick.
Diggs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs throws a poor cross that misses
and Daan finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Diggs throws a lazy uppercut
and Daan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daan looks to land a body kick but Diggs moved away.#T1#
A good leg kick by Daan.
Daan throws a series of punches but Diggs avoids them all with ease.
Diggs looks to throw a body kick
and Daan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daan misses with a body punch
and Diggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diggs loads up on a big right hand but Daan slips the punch.
Daan misses with a hook.
Diggs moves out of range of the strikes.
Daan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Daan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Daan throws a head kick that misses.
Daan feints and then cracks Diggs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diggs down.
Diggs throws a poor cross that misses
and Daan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diggs thinking.
Daan throws a wild body kick that Diggs sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Diggs was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Daan.
Daan looks to land a left hand but Diggs moved out of range nicely.
Diggs appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diggs appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Daan misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Diggs misses
and Daan counters with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Daan misses with a jab to the body
and Diggs counters with a good, hard body kick but Daan shrugs it off.
Diggs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diggs tries a head kick but it misses.
Daan misses with a body shot
letting Diggs counter with a right hand.
Diggs ducks under a wild hook from Daan.
Diggs swings widly with a right hand
and Daan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Diggs is looking to score with low kicks.
Daan misses with a left hand
and Diggs counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Diggs misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diggs blocks the body kick.
Diggs staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Diggs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diggs ducks under a wild hook from Daan.
It looked like Diggs was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Daan.
Daan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diggs.
Diggs takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Diggs slips under a jab from Daan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Levi Daan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Diggs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Daan has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Daan throws the kick towards the body but Diggs avoids it.
Diggs throws a big counter combination but Daan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Daan misses with a hook to the body
and Diggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diggs defending well as Daan loads up on a big left hand.
Diggs is looking to counter punch.
Daan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diggs counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Daan is rocked!
Diggs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Daan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs circles away from the clinch attempt
and Diggs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daan is still on wobbly legs! Can Diggs finish him?#T1#
Daan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An attempted straight right counter from Diggs misses the target.
Daan seems to have recovered his senses.
Daan tries to clinch but Diggs moves out of range.
Diggs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Daan throws a wild body kick that Diggs sees coming a mile off.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Daan 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.
Diggs lands a slapping body shot.
Diggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Daan is just out of range.
Daan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Daan misses the shot to the body.
Daan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Daan throws a body punch but Diggs moves out of range. #T2#
Daan missing with a left hand there. Diggs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diggs slips under a jab.
Daan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Daan.
Diggs throws a leg kick
and Daan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Daan throws a body punch but Diggs moves out of range.
Diggs is looking to counter with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Diggs.
Daan throws the left hand but Diggs avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Diggs misses with a body shot.
Daan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diggs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Daan.
A little jabbing left from Daan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Daan scores with a kick to the midsection.
A bone on bone clash there as Diggs blocks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Diggs misses its target.
Daan misses with a body shot.
Daan misses with a body shot.
Diggs lunges at Daan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Daan's hand. #T4#
Diggs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Diggs counters with a quick kick to the body but Daan blocks it.
Levi Daan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diggs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diggs slips a jab from Daan.
Diggs misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Daan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Daan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Diggs counters with a straight right hand.
Diggs checks a low kick from Daan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diggs connects with an inside leg kick.
Diggs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Levi Daan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Daan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daan misses with a hook
and Diggs counters with an outside leg kick.
Daan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diggs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diggs moves out of range of the body kick from Daan.
Diggs throwing a counter right hand but Daan manages to avoid it.
Diggs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daan.
Diggs ducks right into an uppercut from Daan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diggs appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Diggs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Diggs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daan.
Diggs checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Daan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diggs counters with a body kick that stops Daan in his tracks momentarily.
Diggs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Daan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick lands for Daan.
Diggs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diggs misses with a hook to the body
and Daan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Diggs's knee momentarily.#T2#
Diggs moves out of range of the body kick.
Diggs quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Daan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Diggs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Daan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Daan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Daan misses with a wild body shot.
Daan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diggs. Diggs obviously looking to wear him down.
Diggs checks a low kick from Daan.
Diggs feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Diggs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
Diggs takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Diggs moves out of range of the body kick from Daan.
Diggs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Daan misses the shot to the body.
And Diggs counters with a quick kick to the body but Daan blocks it.
Diggs misses with a left hand
and Daan counters with a good, hard body kick but Diggs shrugs it off.
Diggs misses with a jab to the body
and Daan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daan.
Diggs fires out a quick counter leg kick but Daan just manages to avoid it.
Daan staying out of range there.
A punch lands to the side of Daan 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Daan lands a really nice looking cross but Diggs seems unphased.
Diggs ducks under a wild hook from Daan.
Diggs throws a lazy body kick
and Daan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Daan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daan feints and then cracks Diggs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diggs down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diggs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Daan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Levi Daan really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Daan throws a shot from downtown. Diggs moves away and avoids it.
Diggs half committed to a counter leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Daan. That's going to slow Diggs down.
Diggs explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Diggs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diggs throws a lazy right hand but Daan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Daan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diggs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Daan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Daan. #T1#
Daan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Diggs counters with a right hand to the body.
Diggs moves out of range as Daan throws a body kick.
Daan lands with an overhand left.
Daan throws a right hand that misses
and Diggs counters with a stiff right hand.
Diggs misses with a low kick as Daan jumps back.
Daan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Daan.
Daan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diggs. That did some damage!
Daan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diggs. #T2#
Diggs fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Daan out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Willie Diggs!
Willie Diggs retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Willie Diggs rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: RISE 181
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Daan misses with a low kick.
Schwarzschild was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Schwarzschild thuds his right hand into Daan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Schwarzschild moves out of range as Daan throws a body kick. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Schwarzschild has knocked Daan down with a huge combo! Schwarzschild steps away and waves a wobbly Daan back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Schwarzschild throws a body shot but no joy.
Schwarzschild looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Schwarzschild pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Schwarzschild tries to land a body kick
and Daan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Schwarzschild closes the distance and clinches.
Schwarzschild is stalling here.
Daan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daan lands an uppercut.#T1#
Daan lands an uppercut.
Schwarzschild blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schwarzschild swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schwarzschild blocks a body shot from Daan.
Schwarzschild misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Schwarzschild looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Daan.
Daan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schwarzschild tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Schwarzschild lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daan backwards.
Daan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daan swings wildly with an uppercut but Schwarzschild uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daan swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Schwarzschild pulls Daan into guard.
Schwarzschild is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Schwarzschild can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Daan controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Schwarzschild looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Daan passes into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schwarzschild is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Daan seems content to control.#T3#
Schwarzschild works his way to full guard. Good work.
Daan looking to pass the guard.
Schwarzschild bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Daan's guard. #REVR#
Daan keeping full guard, as Schwarzschild tries to pass.
Schwarzschild trying to control the position from guard on top but Daan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daan wants to sweep but no luck.
Schwarzschild slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Schwarzschild won't allow Daan to sweep him here. #T4#
Schwarzschild throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Daan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schwarzschild pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daan is keeping the position for now.
Daan wants to sweep here but Schwarzschild controlling him for the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Schwarzschild engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Schwarzschild tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schwarzschild wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Schwarzschild dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Daan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Daan misses with a leg kick
letting Schwarzschild counter with a right hand.
Schwarzschild lands a body shot.
Daan thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Schwarzschild clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daan blocks a body shot from Schwarzschild.
Schwarzschild tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Daan.
Schwarzschild prevents a body shot from Daan.
A right handed body shot lands from Daan.
Daan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schwarzschild backwards.
Schwarzschild misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Schwarzschild misses with a body punch.
Daan gets through Schwarzschild's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Schwarzschild misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schwarzschild.
Schwarzschild prevents a body shot from Daan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daan.
Schwarzschild lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Schwarzschild lands with a right to the head.
Schwarzschild tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Daan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Daan blocks the elbow strike.
Schwarzschild blocks an uppercut.
Daan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Daan pushes Schwarzschild back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Schwarzschild jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Daan walks away with a smile on his face. Schwarzschild gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Schwarzschild. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schwarzschild throws out a loose jab but Daan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schwarzschild moves out of range of the strikes.
Schwarzschild misses with a hook. Daan ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Schwarzschild misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Daan moves into range and clinches up with Schwarzschild.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daan stalling in the clinch.
Schwarzschild fails to pull guard.
Schwarzschild misses with a punch on the inside.
Schwarzschild lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daan.
Schwarzschild throws a head punch that misses.
Daan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Daan.
Schwarzschild tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daan blocks an uppercut.
Daan misses with some punches.
Schwarzschild lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Schwarzschild's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Daan lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Daan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Daan avoids the elbow strike from Schwarzschild, against the cage.
Daan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Schwarzschild works on Daan's body with a couple of short punches.
Daan swings wildly with an uppercut but Schwarzschild uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Schwarzschild throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Daan pushes Schwarzschild back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daan has a couple of punches blocked by Schwarzschild.
A head punch on the inside from Daan fails to land.
Schwarzschild misses with an elbow over the top.
Daan avoids a wild elbow strike from Schwarzschild.
A head punch on the inside from Daan fails to land.
Schwarzschild doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daan lands with a light punch inside.
Daan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daan dodges an elbow strike from Schwarzschild.
Daan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Daan misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Daan is leaning against Schwarzschild and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Schwarzschild swings wildly with an uppercut but Daan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schwarzschild is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Daan to keep the fight standing.
Schwarzschild misses with an elbow strike.
Daan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daan misses with some punches.
Daan blocking some punches.
Schwarzschild misses with the head strike.
Daan misses with the head strike.
Daan lands a shoulder strike.
Schwarzschild lands a left hand.
Schwarzschild fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Schwarzschild misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schwarzschild misses with some punches.
Daan dodges an elbow strike from Schwarzschild.
The referee calls for Schwarzschild to work.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Daan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Daan blocks an elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Levi Daan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Nice body kick there by Daan.
Schwarzschild fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Daan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Daan blocks the body kick.
Daan has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Schwarzschild tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schwarzschild tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daan was well out of range. Poor timing from Schwarzschild.
Daan throws a sloppy head kick and Schwarzschild moves out of range easily.
Schwarzschild tries to counter by clinching up but Daan breaks away and moves out of range.
Daan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwarzschild takes a jab right on the kisser.
Daan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Schwarzschild moves out of range as Daan throws a body kick.
Karl Schwarzschild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Schwarzschild slips a jab from Daan.#CL#
Schwarzschild instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Daan fails to land. #TD#
Schwarzschild manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Schwarzschild is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daan defends well.
Daan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Schwarzschild trying to control the position here.
Daan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Schwarzschild is trying to keep Daan in close.
Daan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Schwarzschild looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Schwarzschild being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Daan avoids a kick to the body.
Daan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Schwarzschild throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daan misses with an uppercut.
Schwarzschild swings away with a body shot that misses
and Daan counters with a body kick. #CL2#
Daan darts in and clinches Schwarzschild up against the cage.#T4#
Daan misses with a punch on the inside.
Schwarzschild is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Daan to keep the fight standing.
Schwarzschild jumps guard but Daan stands there with Schwarzschild around his waist. Schwarzschild gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daan.
Daan lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schwarzschild.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Schwarzschild tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Daan smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Schwarzschild. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daan misses with a right hand
letting Schwarzschild counter with a right hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Daan - that will leave a mark!
Daan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Schwarzschild's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daan slips a straight right by Schwarzschild.
Schwarzschild has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Daan.

And that's the end of the fight!
Levi Daan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Daan 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: RISE 165
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Daan moves out of range of the strikes.
Daan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
FeoTeo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
FeoTeo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Daan is trying to counter with his kicks.
Levi Daan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Daan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Daan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from FeoTeo.
Daan throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FeoTeo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Daan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
FeoTeo lands a nice looking body kick.#T1#
Daan moves out of range as FeoTeo throws a body kick.
Daan lands a jab.
Daan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping FeoTeo at a distance.
Good work by FeoTeo as he checks the leg kick.
FeoTeo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
FeoTeo tries to land a front kick but Daan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
FeoTeo throws a lazy uppercut
and Daan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps FeoTeo thinking.
FeoTeo thows a leg kick but Daan checks it
and Daan counters with a nice body kick.
FeoTeo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daan. #T2#
Daan looks to land a body kick but FeoTeo moved away.
Daan throws a lazy uppercut
and FeoTeo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract FeoTeo.
FeoTeo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Daan just manages to avoid it.
FeoTeo misses with a looping left.
Daan looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts FeoTeo, as that shot connected.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from FeoTeo. Daan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daan is looking to clinch.
Nice body kick from Daan.#T3#
Good work by FeoTeo as he checks the leg kick.
FeoTeo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
FeoTeo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Daan has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Daan throws the left hand but FeoTeo avoids the punch easily.
FeoTeo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
FeoTeo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
FeoTeo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daan.
An attempted straight right counter from FeoTeo misses the target.
Daan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
Daan scoring well with a low kick there.
A good leg kick by Daan.
A solid leg kick lands there for Daan.
FeoTeo throws a lazy uppercut
and Daan counters with a stiff right hand.
Daan throws a body shot but no joy.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from FeoTeo. Daan shrugs it off though.
Daan misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daan scores with the left hand. FeoTeo knows he should have avoided that one.
Daan catches FeoTeo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Levi Daan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
FeoTeo ducks right into an uppercut from Daan.
Daan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches FeoTeo on the side of the head.
FeoTeo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
FeoTeo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
FeoTeo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A good leg kick by Daan.
Levi Daan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Daan jabs FeoTeo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
FeoTeo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Daan lands a front kick.
FeoTeo lands an overhand right.
Daan throws a hook to the side of FeoTeo's head but FeoTeo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
FeoTeo misses with a straight right.
Daan throws a body punch but FeoTeo moves out of range.
FeoTeo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Daan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
FeoTeo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and FeoTeo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
A shot to the liver by Daan. Beautiful body shot.
Daan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Daan misses with an attempted mid kick.
FeoTeo throwing a counter right hand but Daan manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taz FeoTeo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by FeoTeo.
FeoTeo lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
FeoTeo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daan. #T3#
Daan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
FeoTeo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
FeoTeo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Daan throws a wild body kick that FeoTeo sees coming a mile off.
Daan connects with an inside leg kick.
FeoTeo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Daan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
FeoTeo tries to land a body kick
and Daan counters with a left to the body.
FeoTeo misses with an uppercut
and Daan counters with a straight right hand.
A nice leg kick from Daan, right into the meat of the thigh.
FeoTeo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
FeoTeo takes a swing at Daan's ribcage but misses.
FeoTeo misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
FeoTeo swings widly with a right hand
and Daan counters with a nice uppercut.
FeoTeo throws the left hand but Daan avoids the punch easily.
Daan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
FeoTeo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Levi Daan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Daan moves out of range as FeoTeo throws a body kick.
FeoTeo misses with a hook. Daan ducked under it nicely.
Daan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Daan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and FeoTeo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Daan scores with a hook.
FeoTeo misses the body punch
enabling Daan to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daan misses with a hook. FeoTeo ducked under it nicely.
FeoTeo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by FeoTeo.
Jab by FeoTeo.#T1#
FeoTeo misses with a kick to the body
and Daan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
FeoTeo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Daan delivers a nice body kick.
Daan missing with a left hand there. FeoTeo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
FeoTeo sizes up Daan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
FeoTeo misses with a body shot.
FeoTeo throws a hook but Daan avoids it easily.
Daan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Daan 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.#T2#
Daan with a nice calf kick.
FeoTeo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
FeoTeo avoids the head kick by Daan.
A swing and a miss from FeoTeo.
Daan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
FeoTeo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
FeoTeo throws the kick towards the body but Daan avoids it.
It seemed like Daan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
FeoTeo looks to throw a body kick
and Daan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
FeoTeo misses with a hook
and Daan counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
FeoTeo lands a slapping body shot.
FeoTeo lands a slapping body shot.
Daan tries to land a body kick
and FeoTeo counters with a nice body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for FeoTeo.
FeoTeo misses with a straight right.
FeoTeo thuds his right hand into Daan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Daan swings for the body but FeoTeo moves out of range.
Daan throws a body kick that misses
and FeoTeo counters with a good low kick that Daan was not able to check. #T4#
Daan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but FeoTeo was well out of range. Poor timing from Daan.
FeoTeo misses with the body kick
and Daan counters with a good low kick that FeoTeo was not able to check.
FeoTeo thuds his right hand into Daan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daan misses with a left hand
and FeoTeo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Daan is rocked!
Daan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daan is still on wobbly legs! Can FeoTeo finish him?
Daan throws a looping overhand right but FeoTeo ducks down to avoid it.
FeoTeo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Daan seems to have recovered his senses.
Daan lands with a straight right. FeoTeo didn't see that one coming.
Daan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Levi Daan.
Well Daan 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: RISE 157
Date: Apr 02, 2023

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

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

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

Event: RISE 150
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1#
Novak throws an off balance right hand
and Daan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Novak lands a head shot.
Daan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Novak. That did some damage!
Daan connects with a leg kick.
Daan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Novak counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daan.
Daan wants to clinch but Novak slips to the side
and Novak counters with an outside leg kick.
Levi Daan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daan is looking to clinch but Novak is avoiding it. #T1#
Daan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Daan wants to clinch.
Daan wants to slow Novak down by chopping away at his legs.
Daan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A nice leg kick from Daan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Daan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Novak swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daan catches Novak with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Novak crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Daan - the referee stops the clock and Novak gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Daan. Novak manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Novak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Novak takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Daan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Novak.
Novak is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A swing and a miss from Novak.
Daan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Daan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Daan wants to clinch up but Novak keeps it at a distance.
Daan moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Novak takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Novak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Daan takes a swing at Novak's ribcage but misses.
Daan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Daan throws a body shot but no joy.
Novak only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Daan swings for the body but Novak moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Daan.
A nice leg kick from Daan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Novak misses with a body shot.
Daan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Daan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Daan moves away from the strike by Novak. #T4#
Daan is looking to chop away at Novak's legs.
Daan is looking to wear down Novak with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Novak swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Daan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Novak throws an overhand right that lands on Daan's shoulder, as Daan tries to avoid the shot.
That kick from Daan tenderised Novak's leg. Novak is trying to keep his angry face on.
Novak takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Daan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Novak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daan.
Novak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Daan has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Levi Daan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Daan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Novak feints a counter leg kick.
Novak throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Novak looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Daan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Novak.
A punch lands to the side of Novak 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Novak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daan manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Novak is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Daan with a body shot.
Daan defending well as Novak loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and Daan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daan fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Daan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Novak misses with a kick to the body.
Novak takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Daan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Novak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Novak.
A counter left hand to the body from Daan misses its target.#CL#
Novak gets tackled into the cage by Daan. Daan maintains the clinch.
Novak tries a body shot but Daan blocks it.
Daan working aggressively here.
Novak misses with a body punch. #T2#
A short left from Daan.
Novak being controlled against the cage.
Daan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Daan fails to land.
Daan blocks a body shot from Novak.
Daan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Novak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daan tries to work over Novak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Novak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Novak tries to throw a body punch but Daan avoids it by throwing Novak back against the cage.
Novak misses with the head strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Novak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Novak struggles to land a body shot inside as Daan controls his hands.
Novak blocks a body shot from Daan.
Daan scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT#It looks like Ante Novak has been cut.
Daan fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Daan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daan has a couple of punches blocked by Novak.
Daan is stalling here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Daan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Novak tries to work over Daan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Novak backwards.
Daan scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Daan.
Daan prevents a body shot from Novak.
Daan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Daan misses with the head strike.
Novak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daan's elbow.
Good body shot from Novak.
Novak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Novak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Daan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Novak misses with a punch to the body.
Daan misses with a punch on the inside.
Daan misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daan throws a punch but it's blocked by Novak.
Daan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Novak backwards.
Novak presses Daan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Daan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Novak can do to turn this around?
Daan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Novak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daan's elbow.
Nice body punch from Novak - that landed with a thud.
Novak scores with a shoulder strike.
Novak tries to throw a body punch but Daan avoids it by throwing Novak back against the cage.
Levi Daan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Daan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Novak struggles to land a body shot inside as Daan controls his hands.
Daan working aggressively here.
Daan blocking some punches.
Novak can't find room to land a body shot as Daan controls the action.
Daan scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Levi Daan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ante Novak'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#
Daan blocks a head kick by Novak.
Daan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Daan has closed the distance and engaged Novak in a clinch.
Novak tries to work over Daan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Novak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Novak lands a left hand.
Daan is looking to control Novak's arms but Novak gets an underhook and turns him. Now Daan has his back to the cage.
Novak is trying to force a seperation but Daan has the dominant position.
Good body shot from Novak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Novak.
Daan lands an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Daan keeps control of Novak as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Daan fails to land.
Novak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daan's elbow.
Novak misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Daan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Novak misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Novak as the two fighters clinch.
Novak blocks a body shot from Daan.
Novak's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Daan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Daan 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.
Daan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Novak backwards.
A short right from Daan.
Novak lands a shoulder strike.
Novak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Daan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Novak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Novak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daan's elbow.
Daan cracks Novak with a nice body shot.
Novak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Novak blocks an uppercut.
Ante Novak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Novak lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daan.
Novak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Novak wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Daan lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daan lands a left hand.
Daan blocks a body shot from Novak.
Daan misses with a punch on the inside.
Novak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Novak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Novak.
Novak lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Novak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Novak.
Novak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Novak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daan's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Novak as Daan tries to tie him up. #T3#
Novak lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Novak.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Novak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Novak lands a shot to the body.
Novak works on Daan's body with a couple of short punches.
Novak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Novak.
Novak misses with a body punch.
Daan throws a punch but it's blocked by Novak.
Novak struggles to land a body shot inside as Daan controls his hands.
Novak is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Novak blocks a body shot from Daan.
Daan takes a shot to the head.
Novak misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Novak breaks from the clinch.
Novak gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Daan.#T4#
Daan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And Novak responds with a good body kick, but Daan manages to step out the way in time.
Daan slips a straight right by Novak.
Daan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Levi Daan is winning the standup battle so far.
Novak lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Novak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daan.
Novak throws a leg kick that misses.
Daan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Despite the aggression on Novak's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Novak checks a leg kick.
Novak throws a big shot that misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: aaab
Date: Jan 15, 2023

#R1#
Daan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski sizes up Daan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a body shot
and Daan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Daan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daan.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Daan.#T1#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a straight right.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range of the body kick from Daan.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski cracks Daan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Daan looks to throw the jab but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is out of range.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a looping right hand.
Daan tries to work over Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's front leg with a kick but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski checks it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with the combination.
Daan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski manages to avoid it.
Daan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daan swings for the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws the left hand but Daan avoids the punch easily.
Daan with a nice cross.
Daan ducks under a wild hook from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Daan throws a big shot that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a looping overhand right but Daan ducks down to avoid it.
Daan is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Daan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a looping right.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski blocks the body kick.
The crowd cheers as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Daan doesn't seem phased though.
Daan misses the jab.
Daan thuds a left hand into Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws an overhand right that lands on Daan's shoulder, as Daan tries to avoid the shot.
Daan throws a body shot but no joy.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Daan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Daan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski on the side of the head.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski sizes up Daan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a hook but Daan blocks it.
Daan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a shot from downtown. Daan moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Daan misses.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Daan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski missing with a left hand there. Daan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a lovely overhand right.
Daan wants to land a leg kick but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is out of range.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Daan throws a front kick that sends Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski stumbling back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daan.
Daan avoids the body shot from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Daan might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Daan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daan throws a leg kick but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws out a counter right but Daan avoids it with no problem.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski eats them both and turns towards Daan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Daan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Daan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Daan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands with a straight right. Daan didn't see that one coming.
Daan tries to bum rush Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski with a series of wild strikes but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Daan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a lazy right hand but Daan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daan throws the kick towards the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daan.
Daan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Daan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Daan misses the target.
Daan throws a shot from downtown. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves away and avoids it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a wild body shot.
Daan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski clobbers Daan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Daan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski was well out of range. Poor timing from Daan.
A little jabbing left from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Daan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
A slow jab from Daan misses its intended target.
Daan moves away from the strike by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Daan 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.
Daan just misses with a punch to the body.
Daan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a straight right.
Some bone on bone action there as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski! But no joy.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a right hand that misses
and Daan counters with a one-two to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daan tries to clinch but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daan sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Daan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Daan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski to score with a decent uppercut.
Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daan ducks under a wild hook from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Daan is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Daan misses. #CL#
Daan has Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski up against the cage in a clinch.
Daan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Daan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski can't break the clinch.
Daan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Daan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski or not.
Daan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Levi Daan 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.#R3#
Daan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Daan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a jab. Daan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daan connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Daan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves away.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Daan with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski - just one landing. #T1#
Daan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A cross from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a left hand
and Daan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski thinking.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Daan.
Daan looks to score with a jab to the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is just out of range.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Daan.
Daan ducks under a wild hook from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Daan moves in looking to clinch but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski pushes him off.#T2#
Daan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Daan slips a straight right by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski checks a leg kick.
Daan lands with a straight right. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski didn't see that one coming.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a nice right hand.
Daan misses with a hook
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daan.
Daan tries to close the distance and clinch but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Daan swings for the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a looping left.
It looked like Daan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a jab. Daan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with an uppercut.
Daan misses with a hook.
Daan works the jab nicely.
Daan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daan scores with a nice body kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski cracks Daan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Daan throws a series of punches but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range.
Daan misses with a body shot. #T4##CL#
Daan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Daan backwards.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski wants to get back to striking at distance but Daan won't allow it.
Daan swings wildly with an uppercut but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski can't break the clinch.
Daan struggles to land a body shot inside as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski controls his hands.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski blocks a body shot from Daan.
Daan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is looking to break free of the clinch but Daan has double underhooks.
Daan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daan lands an uppercut.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Daan avoids it.
Daan prevents a body shot from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Daan prevents a body shot from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
A body shot lands from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Levi Daan did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Daan scores with a jab to the head.
Daan tries to clinch up
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a nice uppercut.
Daan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Daan instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a body punch.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Daan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is trying to force a seperation but Daan has the dominant position.
Daan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchskis head. #T1#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daan.
Daan misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swings wildly with an uppercut but Daan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to break free but Daan pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Daan tries to throw a body punch but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids it by throwing Daan back against the cage.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski presses Daan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Daan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Daan ducks under a wild hook from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Daan throws a quick counter kick to the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids it.
Daan swings for the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski! But no joy.#T2#
Daan looks to score with a jab to the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Daan throws a body shot but no joy.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski jabs Daan right on the nose. Daan blinks but takes it well.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's corner calls for a 1-2. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Daan.
Daan slips under a jab from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Daan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Daan ducks under a wild hook from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swats away the attempt to clinch by Daan.#T3#
Daan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daan.
A nice leg kick lands there from Daan.
Daan misses with a hook. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski ducked under it nicely.
Daan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Daan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daan was well out of range. Poor timing from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Daan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Daan misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Daan misses with a hook.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with an uppercut.
Daan lands a jab to the nose.
Daan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with an uppercut
and Daan counters with a nice leg kick.
Daan misses with a straight right.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski keeps the fight on the outside.
Daan throws a hook to the side of Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's head but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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 Levi Daan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a hook. Daan ducked under it nicely.
Daan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski cracks Daan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Daan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws an off balance right hand
and Daan counters with a stiff right hand.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Daan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Daan throws a hook but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a left hand
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a jab to Daan's midsection.#T1#
A jab from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski finds it's way through Daan's defenses.
Daan throws a body shot but no joy.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range as Daan throws a body kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a looping left.
Daan lands a slapping body shot.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big left from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses.
Daan moves out of range as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski strikes.
Daan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Daan misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Daan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Daan misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski walks into a jab.
Daan lands a jab to the nose.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a looping right.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daan scores with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Daan.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with an uppercut. #T3#
A jab from Daan misses. #CL#
Daan moves into the clinch.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a body punch.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a shoulder strike.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is trying to break the clinch but Daan has him pressed against the cage.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daan scores with a shot to the side of Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's head.
Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daan tries a body shot but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski blocks it.
Daan goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Daan dodges the punch combination from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski. #T4#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daan.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looks to land a left hand but Daan moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Daan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Daan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Daan just misses with a punch to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daan was well out of range. Poor timing from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Daan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
A jab from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Levi Daan.
I think Daan 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46

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

Event: Gillesespie vs Maker Money #24
Date: Dec 09, 2022

#R1#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with an uppercut
and Daan counters with a stiff right hand.
Daan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Daan counters with a nice uppercut.
Daan lands with an uppercut that bounces Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski off the cage and back into range.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daan defending well as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski loads up on a big left hand.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a body shot
and Daan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Daan connects with a leg kick.
Daan dodges the punch combination from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Daan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Daan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski manages to avoid it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski blocks a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daan throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Daan fails to land. #BC#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a combination
and Daan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a jab.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Daan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a hook
and Daan counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Daan rushes Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Daan can't find room to land a body shot as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski controls the action.
Daan tries a body shot but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski blocks it. #BC#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws the left hand but Daan avoids the punch easily.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daan lands a jab to Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's midsection.
Daan misses with a wild body shot.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Daan lands with a hook. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws an off balance right hand
and Daan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses the body punch
enabling Daan to counter with a crisp jab.
Daan misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Daan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good body shot from Daan.
Daan misses with the head strike.
Daan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's elbow.
Daan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski or not.
Daan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski has a couple of punches blocked by Daan. #T3##BC#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daan connects with a body shot that sends Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Daan clinches up with Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski and pushes him back against the cage.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski prevents a body shot from Daan.
Daan avoiding damage as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws knees to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Daan.
A nice left hand lands by Daan.
Daan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daan struggles to land a body shot inside as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski controls his hands.
Daan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Daan has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski breaks the clinch.
Daan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daan misses with a looping left.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is looking to chop away at Daan's legs.
Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws an off balance right hand
and Daan counters with a low kick, right behind Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski 's knee.
Daan clobbers Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daan connects with a body shot that sends Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's belly button to the back.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Daan. Daan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slow jab from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses its intended target.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a straight left.
Daan thows a body kick. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL2#
Daan gets a clinch.
Daan has a couple of punches blocked by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski. #BC#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daan misses with a hook. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Levi Daan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Daan.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski missing with a left hand there. Daan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands with a hook. Daan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Levi Daan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Daan.
Daan jabs at Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's body.
Daan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Daan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski prevents a body shot from Daan.
Daan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Daan has a couple of punches blocked by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Daan misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Daan misses with a hook
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daan. #T1#
Daan takes one to the chin there.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a lazy uppercut
and Daan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daan catches Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swats away the attempt to clinch by Daan.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with an uppercut.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski checks the leg kick.
Daan misses with an uppercut. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski saw that one coming.
Daan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a hook. Daan ducked under it nicely.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tests Daan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Daan closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a sloppy body shot
and Daan counters with a stiff right hand.
Daan scores with a hook to the body. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daan scoring well with a low kick there.
Daan misses the shot to the body.
Daan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Daan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws an overhand right that lands on Daan's shoulder, as Daan tries to avoid the shot.
Daan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Daan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Daan looks to score with a jab to the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses the target.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a right hand that misses
and Daan counters with a stiff right hand.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Daan scoring well with a low kick there.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A low kick from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses
and Daan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daan lands with a hook. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Daan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daan at a distance.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Daan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a body shot.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski slips a jab from Daan.
Daan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Daan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daan connects with a leg kick. #T4#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Daan.
Daan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a hook
enabling Daan to counter with a crisp jab.
Daan tries to clinch but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Daan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A leg kick checked by Daan.
Daan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski with a body shot.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski blocks the body kick.
Daan works the jab nicely.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Daan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daan connects with a solid leg kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Levi Daan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws an off balance right hand
letting Daan counter with a right hand.
Daan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski manages to avoid it.
Daan throws the left hand but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids the punch easily.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a lazy uppercut
letting Daan counter with a right hand.
Daan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with an uppercut
and Daan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands with a right hand.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Daan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Daan with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a good cross that connects.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with an uppercut
and Daan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a body punch but Daan moves out of range.
Daan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
A lazy left from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski finds it's target.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looks to throw the jab but Daan is out of range. #CL2#
Daan forces Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski back against the cage and clinches.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is trying to break the clinch but Daan is controlling him.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Daan tries a body shot but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski blocks it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski has had enough of the clinch but Daan keeps him there for the moment.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Daan 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.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daan misses with a body punch.
Daan misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Daan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's efforts to push away.#BC#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A shot to the body from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses
and Daan counters with an inside leg kick.
Daan misses with a straight right. #T2#
Daan misses with a hook
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Daan throws a chopping leg kick but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a leg kick but Daan checks it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws out a loose jab but Daan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daan looks to land a right hand but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moved out of range.
Daan throws a looping overhand right but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski ducks down to avoid it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Daan doesn't seem bothered though.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daan throws the kick towards the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daan.
An attempted straight right counter from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses the target.
Daan misses the shot to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Daan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski on the side of the head. #CL2#
Daan gets a clinch.
Daan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Daan lands with a left to the head.
Levi Daan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski fails to land.
Daan has a couple of punches blocked by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Daan throws a head punch that misses.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a left hand.
Daan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Daan.
Daan doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daan throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Daan jabs at Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses.
The fighters circling - Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Daan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daan.#CL2#
Daan rushes Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski and presses him up against the cage.
Daan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Daan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daan moves in looking to clinch but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski pushes him off.
Daan connects with a solid leg kick.
Daan lands a nice looking body kick.
Daan tries to clinch up but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski circles away and keeps his distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Levi Daan really dominated that round.
That's time! Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a hook.
Daan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Daan throws a hook but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski blocks it.
It looked like Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski gets tackled into the cage by Daan. Daan maintains the clinch.
Daan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Daan fails to land.
Daan struggles to land a body shot inside as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski controls his hands.
Daan lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Daan as the two fighters clinch.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daan keeps control of Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's elbow.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daan.
Nice body punch from Daan.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Daan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski working aggressively here.
Daan lands a nice shot to the body.
Daan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski backwards.
Daan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's elbow.
Daan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with some punches.
Daan has a couple of punches blocked by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Daan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Daan.
Daan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Daan lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
A short right from Daan on the inside.
Daan throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Daan. #ROC2#Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is rocked!
Daan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's efforts to push away.
Oh Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daan.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Daan.
Daan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski backwards.
A short body shot lands from Daan as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daan.
A short left from Daan.
Daan lands a body shot.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski blocks an uppercut.
Daan works on Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's body with a couple of short punches.
Daan tries to throw a body punch but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids it by throwing Daan back against the cage.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski prevents a body shot from Daan.
Daan misses with a body punch.
Daan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Daan has a couple of punches blocked by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Daan misses with some punches.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is trying to break free.#T3#
Daan struggles to land a body shot inside as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski controls his hands.
Daan tries to throw a body punch but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids it by throwing Daan back against the cage.
Daan has a couple of punches blocked by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Daan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski backwards.
Daan tries to work over Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is looking to break free of the clinch but Daan has double underhooks.
Daan misses with a punch to the body.
Daan lands a right hand.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski blocking some punches.
Daan working aggressively here.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Daan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski backwards.
Daan lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Daan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski wants to break the clinch but can't.
A hook to the body from Daan.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Daan throws a push kick but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski slaps the foot to one side.
A quick step to the side and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski on the side of the head.
Daan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Daan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws an off balance right hand
and Daan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski under the eye.#CL2#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to keep at a distance but Daan has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Levi Daan dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Daan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with an uppercut
and Daan counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daan at a distance.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski defending well as Daan loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws an off balance right hand
and Daan counters with a left to the body.
Daan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Daan lands a jab.#T1#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a straight right.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws out a loose jab but Daan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looks to land a right hand but Daan moved out of range.
Daan swings widly with a right hand
and Daan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daan staying out of range there.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Daan counters with a nice leg kick.
Daan throws a nice head kick!
Daan is looking to slow Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski down with leg kicks.
Daan throws a looping overhand right but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski ducks down to avoid it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Daan.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a leg kick
and Daan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Daan.#T2##KD2#
Daan cracks Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Daan has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski to stand back up!
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!
Daan throws an overhand right that drops Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski like a sack of potatoes! Daan dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Levi Daan!
Levi Daan is the new middleweight champion!
Levi Daan thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Harlan vs Hogan - Money # 20
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
Daan lunges at Machine with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Machine's hand. #CUT2#It looks like Alexis Machine has been cut.#CL#
Machine moves into the clinch.
Machine throws an elbow but it misses.
Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machine.
Daan working aggressively here.
Daan avoids a wild elbow strike from Machine.
A short uppercut from Daan.
Daan dodges an elbow strike from Machine.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machine.
Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Daan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Daan digs a right hand underneath Machine's ribcage. Machine let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Daan blocks an elbow strike from Machine.
Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Daan avoids a wild elbow strike from Machine.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Daan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Machine looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Machine throws an elbow but it misses. #T1#
Daan misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Daan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Daan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machine throws an elbow that misses.
Machine throws an elbow that misses.
Daan misses with the head strike.
Machine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daan dodges an elbow strike from Machine.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
I was talking to Machine's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Daan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
Machine misses with an elbow over the top.
Daan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machine looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Daan pushes Machine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Machine misses with an elbow strike.
Daan misses with some punches.
Daan blocks the elbow strike.
Daan dodges an elbow strike from Machine.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Daan breaks from the clinch.
Daan lands with a right hand. #T2#
Machine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Machine closes the distance and pushes Daan back into the cage.
Daan blocks the elbow strike.
Machine misses with an elbow strike.
Machine blocks an uppercut.
Daan has a couple of punches blocked by Machine.
Daan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machine throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machine throws an elbow but misses.
Daan blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Daan's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machine.
Daan blocks an elbow strike from Machine.
Daan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machine misses with an elbow strike.
Daan blocks an elbow strike from Machine.
Daan scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Daan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machine is looking to clinch. #T3#
Machine tries to close the distance and clinch but Daan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machine tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Daan counter with a right hand.
Machine wants to clinch but Daan slips to the side
and Daan counters with an outside leg kick.
Machine tries to clinch up
and Daan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daan lands with a right hand.
Daan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Daan keeps the fight on the outside.
Daan keeps the fight on the outside.
Machine looks to clinch
and Daan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machine looks to clinch
and Daan counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Machines jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fight stays on the outside here - Machine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Daan lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Machine tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Daan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machine tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Daan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#Alexis Machine's cut is getting worse.
Machine tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Daan counter with a right hand. #CL#
Machine closes the distance and clinches.
Machine lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Levi Daan has been cut.
Machine misses with an elbow strike.
Daan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Daan scores with a shot to the side of Machine's head.
Daan avoids a wild elbow strike from Machine.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Daan lands a right hand.
Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Levi Daan dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Machine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Daan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Daan scores with a jab to the head.
Machine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machine tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Daan counter with a right hand.
Machine tries to close the distance and clinch but Daan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice side step and Daan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Machine closes the distance but Daan moves to the side
and Daan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Machine on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Daan. Daan obviously looking to wear him down.
Daan misses with a straight right.
Daan scores with a jab to the head. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Daan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Machine pushes off an throws an elbow but Daan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Daan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Daan fails to land.
Daan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Machines 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!
With the fighters up against the cage, Machine throws an elbow but misses.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1##BC2#
Daan breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Daan has Machine up against the cage in a clinch.
Daan lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machine throws an elbow but misses.
Alexis Machine has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Daan lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Daan.
Daan lands an uppercut.
Daan blocks an elbow strike.
Machine throws an elbow that misses.
Daan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Daan avoids the elbow strike from Machine, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Daan.
Daan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Machine blocks a body shot from Daan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machine pushes off an throws an elbow but Daan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machine throws an elbow but misses.
Daan blocks an elbow strike from Machine.
Daan tries to work over Machine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machine throws an elbow but it misses.
Daan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Machine throws an elbow that misses. #BC2#
Daan breaks from the clinch.
Daan keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Daan instigates a clinch.
Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Daan throws a punch but it's blocked by Machine.
Machine pushes off an throws an elbow but Daan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Daan avoids the elbow strike from Machine, against the cage.
Daan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machine's elbow.
Daan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machine throws an elbow but misses.
Daan lands a right hand.
Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Daan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Daan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Machine misses with an elbow strike.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Machine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Daan lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Daan avoids the elbow strike from Machine, against the cage.
Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daan.
Machine pushes off an throws an elbow but Daan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machine.
Machine misses with an elbow over the top.
Machine throws an elbow but it misses.
Machine blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machine.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machine throws an elbow but misses.
Daan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Daan avoids the elbow strike from Machine, against the cage.
Daan blocks an elbow strike from Machine. #BC2#
Daan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machine closes the distance but Daan moves to the side
and Daan counters with a right hand to the body.
Machine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Daan cracks Machine with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Machine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Machine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Daan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Daan moves into range and clinches up with Machine.
Daan throws a head punch that misses.
Daan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machine throws an elbow that misses.
Daan dodges an elbow strike from Machine.
Daan blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machine.
Daan blocks an elbow strike from Machine.
Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Machine misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daan.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Daan swings wildly with an uppercut but Machine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daan working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daan dodges an elbow strike from Machine.
Daan dodges an elbow strike from Machine.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Levi Daan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Daan throws a series of punches but Machine avoids them all with ease.
Levi Daan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daan with a hook.
Machine doesn't manage to clinch there - Daan circles away.
Daan throws out a counter right but Machine avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Daan moves into the clinch successfully.
Machine throws an elbow that misses.
Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Machine misses with an elbow strike.
Daan working aggressively here.
Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Machine misses with an elbow over the top.
Daan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Daan's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice body punch from Daan - that landed with a thud.
Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Daan misses with some punches.
Machine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T1#
Machine blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Daan.
Daan blocks an elbow strike from Machine.
Machine misses with an elbow strike.
Daan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Daan as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daan avoids the elbow strike from Machine, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Daan - that landed with a thud.
Daan throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Daan.
Daan lands a hook that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
Daan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daan.
A hook to the body from Daan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Daan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machine blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Daan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Daan scores with a nice right hand.
Daan lands with a good body shot.
Daan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Machine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alexis Machine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL2#
Daan gets a clinch.
Good body shot from Daan.
Daan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Daan.
Daan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Daan fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Daan breaks from the clinch.
Machine tries to clinch
and Daan counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Daan drives through and clinches with Machine against the cage. #BC2#
Daan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice inside leg kick there by Daan. That's going to slow Machine down.
Daan lands with a cross. #CUT2#Alexis Machine's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machine tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Daan counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Machine tries to clinch up
and Machine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daan scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#Jeez, Alexis Machine's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Machine closes the distance but Daan moves to the side
and Daan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Daan circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Daan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Machine tries to clinch up.
Machine closes the distance but Daan moves to the side
and Daan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Machine is rocked!
Machine wants to clinch up but Daan keeps it at a distance.
Daan lands the left hand.
Oh Machine is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Daan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Daan scores with a nice short uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Levi Daan!
After winning the bout, Levi Daan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Daan vs Fran - Money # 19
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1#
Daan misses the shot to the body.
Daan lands a right hook to the body.
Daan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daan throws a looping overhand right but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski ducks down to avoid it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a lazy right hand but Daan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've been told by Daan's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Daan throws a body punch but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Daan fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Daan misses its intended target.
Daan throws a hook to the side of Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's head but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daan moves away from the strike by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Daan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Daan moves forwards but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Daan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daan throws a jab when Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski was well out of range.#T1#
Daan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Daan backs off Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a huge counter combo but Daan manages to avoid it all.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski slips under a jab from Daan.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Daan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Daan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a fast counter high kick but Daan manages to duck under it in time.
Daan slips under a jab from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski stuns Daan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Daan throws a body kick that misses.
A big left from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daan. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a single shot there.
Daan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range as Daan strikes.#T2#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a jab to Daan's midsection.
Daan blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Daan misses the target.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looks to land a combination. Daan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daan doesn't manage to clinch there - Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski circles away.
A shot to the liver by Daan. Beautiful body shot.
Daan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Daan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski has time to react.
Daan ducks under a wild hook from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Daan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a jab to the head.
Good shot there by Daan.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.#ROC2#Daan is rocked!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski drops Daan with a huge uppercut! Daan drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski!
Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Adams vs Smith - Money - #14
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
Lauzier throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Daan to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Gabriel Lauzier has been cut.
Daan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lauzier has time to react.
Lauzier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lauzier slips under a jab from Daan.
Lauzier misses with a hook.
Gabriel Lauzier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Daan.
Daan misses with an uppercut
and Lauzier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Daan looks to land a right hand but Lauzier moved out of range.
Lauzier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daan.
Despite the aggression on Lauzier's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Daan lands with a right hand.
Lauzier throws a nice looking combination but Daan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daan throws a hook to the side of Lauzier's head but Lauzier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lauzier misses with a straight right.
It looked like Daan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Daan blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Daan misses its target.
Daan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lauzier.
Lauzier misses with an uppercut
and Daan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lauzier.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Lauzier misses the target.
Lauzier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daan.
Lauzier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daan.
Daan moves away from the strike by Lauzier.
Daan defending well as Lauzier loads up on a big left hand.
Daan lands with a nice body kick.
Lauzier throws a shot from downtown. Daan moves away and avoids it.
Lauzier throws a hook to the side of Daan's head but Daan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lauzier connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Daan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Daan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lauzier with a lazy takedown attempt
and Daan counters with a straight right hand.
Daan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lauzier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daan.
Daan lands a glancing blow to the side of Lauzier's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daan misses with a wild body shot.
Daan misses with a straight left. #T2#
Lauzier throws a one two combo.
Daan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lauzier misses with an uppercut
and Daan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lauzier.
It appears Daan was looking to counter with a kick there.
Daan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lauzier.
Daan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lauzier throws an off balance right hand
and Daan counters with a straight right hand.
Lauzier misses with a right hand
and Daan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Daan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lauzier throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Daan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Daan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Daan's corner calls for a 1-2. Daan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lauzier moves forwards but Daan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Daan misses the target. #T3#
Daan misses with a hook.
Lauzier swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lauzier 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.
Daan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Daan slips under a jab.
Lauzier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Daan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lauzier is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Daan.#CUT#That has opened up Gabriel Lauzier's cut even more.
The fighters circle momentarily. Daan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC#Lauzier is rocked!
Lauzier ducks under a wild hook from Daan.
Lauzier is still on wobbly legs! Can Daan finish him?
Lauzier throws a jab but it's blocked by Daan.
Lauzier seems to have recovered his senses.
Daan misses with an uppercut.
Daan misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Lauzier.
Lauzier misses with a looping right.
Daan throwing a counter right hand but Lauzier manages to avoid it.
Daan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Daan misses with a leg kick.
Lauzier feints the counter takedown.
Daan slips a jab from Lauzier.
Lauzier throws the left hand but Daan avoids the punch easily.
Lauzier works Daan's body with a nice hook.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lauzier listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lauzier misses with an uppercut. Daan saw that one coming.
Daan misses with a hook. Lauzier ducked under it nicely.
Daan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lauzier moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lauzier darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Daan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lauzier lands an overhand right.
Daan staying out of range there.
Lauzier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lauzier throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Daan to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#The cut above Gabriel Lauzier's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lauzier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Daan.
Daan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lauzier.
Daan slaps away a takedown attempt from Lauzier, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Levi Daan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Lauzier's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lauzier throws the left hand but Daan avoids the punch easily.
Daan jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Daan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Daan throws out a loose jab but Lauzier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Levi Daan is winning the standup battle so far.
Daan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Daan defending well as Lauzier loads up on a big left hand.
Lauzier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daan manages to avoid it.
It looked like Daan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Daan missing with a left hand there. Lauzier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lauzier misses with a right hand
and Daan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lauzier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daan.
Daan lands with an uppercut that bounces Lauzier off the cage and back into range.
Daan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Daan there.
Lauzier throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Daan on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lauzier throws a jab when Daan was well out of range.
Nice cross by Lauzier.
Daan misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Lauzier.#T1#
Lauzier on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Daan ducks under a wild hook from Lauzier.
Daan throwing a counter right hand but Lauzier manages to avoid it.
Daan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Daan misses the target.
Daan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lauzier is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lauzier throws a looping overhand right but Daan ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Daan misses the target.
Daan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lauzier.
Daan swings for the body but Lauzier moves out of range.
Daan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Daan misses with a series of wild punches.
Lauzier walks forward, straight into a front kick from Daan.
A slow jab from Lauzier misses its intended target. #T2#
Daan slips a jab from Lauzier.
Lauzier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Daan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lauzier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daan lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daan connects with a crisp jab.
Lauzier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Daan to counter with a crisp jab.
Lauzier loads up on a big right hand but Daan slips the punch.
Lauzier sizes up Daan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Daan misses with a wild body shot.
Lauzier misses with a straight left.
Lauzier shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Daan defends it nicely.
Daan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Daan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T3#
Daan scores with a shot to the body.
Lauzier throws a big shot that misses.
Lauzier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donk. Daan catches Lauzier right on the button with a cross.
Lauzier misses with an uppercut
and Daan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab from Daan misses.
Sloppy strikes from Lauzier. Those never looked like landing.
Daan throws a body shot but no joy.
Lauzier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daan.
Lauzier steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Daan.
Daan connects with a nice looking jab.
Lauzier tries to bum rush Daan with a series of wild strikes but Daan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Daan misses with a body shot.
Lauzier fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Daan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lauzier.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lauzier listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Lauzier misses with a lunging right hand
and Daan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#Gabriel Lauzier's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Lauzier looks to throw the jab but Daan is out of range.
Daan takes a swing at Lauzier's ribcage but misses.
As Daan backs off Lauzier throws a huge counter combo but Daan manages to avoid it all.
An inside leg kick from Daan misses.
Lauzier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daan misses with a looping right.
Lauzier misses with a left hand
and Daan counters with a nice leg kick.
Daan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lauziers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lauzier has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lauzier misses with a looping left.
Daan scores with a nice right hand.
Lauzier throws a hook to the side of Daan's head but Daan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lauzier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Daan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Levi Daan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Lauzier's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Lauzier tests Daan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Daan misses the target.
Daan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Daan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lauzier.
Lauzier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daan.
Lauzier swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Daan.
Daan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big left from Lauzier misses.
Daan leaves Lauzier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daan throws an overhand right that lands on Lauzier's shoulder, as Lauzier tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Lauzier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lauzier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daan lands the left hand.
Lauzier throws a poor cross that misses
and Daan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Lauzier lands a lovely overhand right.
Lauzier slips under a jab from Daan.
Daan throws a lazy uppercut
and Lauzier counters with a straight right hand.
Lauzier takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Daan misses with an uppercut. Lauzier saw that one coming.
Lauzier tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lauzier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daan.
Lauzier 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 slow jab from Lauzier misses its intended target.
Lauzier throws an off balance right hand
and Daan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lauzier thinking.
Lauzier misses with an uppercut
and Daan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Daan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Daan lands a nice hook to Lauzier's body. Lauzier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lauzier throws an overhand right that lands on Daan's shoulder, as Daan tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lauzier bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Daan's head.
Lauzier misses with a few strikes there.
Daan throwing a counter right hand but Lauzier manages to avoid it.#T2#
Good shot there by Lauzier.
Lauzier moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lauzier stalks Daan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Daan's face. Daan staggers backwards, shaken.
Daan just misses with a punch to the body.
Lauzier doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lauzier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daan manages to avoid it.
Lauzier slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A slow jab from Lauzier misses its intended target.
Daan misses with an uppercut.
Daan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Daan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lauzier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daan.
Daan looks to land a right hand but Lauzier moved out of range.
Daan with a jab.
Lauzier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Lauzier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Daan is looking to counter punch.
Daan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lauzier can do to turn this around?
Lauzier ducks under a wild hook from Daan.
Daan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lauzier.
Lauzier misses with a hook. Daan ducked under it nicely.
Daan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lauzier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daan misses with a straight left.
Lauzier slips under a jab from Daan.
Daan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Daan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lauzier.
A swing and a miss from Daan.
Lauzier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daan.
Lauzier connects with a nice looking jab.
Lauzier moves out of range of the strikes.
Lauzier throws a lazy uppercut
and Daan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Levi Daan!
Levi Daan retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Levi Daan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Alvarez vs Daan - Money - #10
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Daan.
Alvarez throws an overhand right that lands on Daan's shoulder, as Daan tries to avoid the shot.
Alvarez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Daan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvarez.
Alvarez stuns Daan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alvarez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Daan moves out of range.
Daan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Daan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alvarez counters with a nice uppercut.
Daan looks to throw the jab but Alvarez is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Alvarez misses the target.
Alvarez looks to throw the jab but Daan is out of range.
Alvarez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alvarez misses with a straight left.
Alvarez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Daan counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daan avoids the body shot from Alvarez.
Daan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alvarez slips under a jab from Daan.
It looked like Alvarez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Daan throws a body shot but no joy.
Daan is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A big left from Daan misses.
Alvarez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Daans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daan looks to land a left hand but Alvarez moved out of range nicely.
Alvarez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alvarez misses with a left hand
and Daan counters with a nice uppercut.
Alvarez defending well as Daan loads up on a big left hand.
Daan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Daan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Daan cracks a nice hook into Alvarez's ribs.
Saul Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Daan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Daan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alvarez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Daan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez misses with a left hand
and Daan counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Daan.
Alvarez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Alvarez misses with a series of wild punches.
Alvarez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daan.
Daan 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.
Alvarez scores with a sloppy right hand. Daan should have avoided that one.
Daan looks to throw the jab but Alvarez is out of range.
As Daan looks to move away, Alvarez throws a big counter combo but Daan just gets out of the way.
Alvarez misses with a hook. Daan ducked under it nicely.
Daan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC2#Alvarez is rocked!
Daan drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Alvarez's head, knocking him out cold! Daan is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Levi Daan!
Levi Daan is the new middleweight champion!
Levi Daan thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Davis vs Oliveira - Money - #7
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
Pawlowski defending well as Daan loads up on a big left hand.
Pawlowski feints the counter takedown.
Daan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Daan misses with a wild body shot.
Pawlowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daan.
A slow jab from Daan misses its intended target.
It seemed like Pawlowski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pawlowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Daan looks to score with a jab to the body but Pawlowski is just out of range.
Pawlowski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A swing and a miss from Daan.
Pawlowski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Pawlowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pawlowski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pawlowski defending well as Daan loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Pawlowski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Daan misses with a looping left.
Pawlowski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Daan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pawlowski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Daan cracks Pawlowski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Pawlowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daan.
A telegraphed right hand from Daan misses the target.
Pawlowski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Daan misses with an uppercut. Pawlowski saw that one coming.
Daan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pawlowski.
Pawlowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daan.
Levi Daan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daan misses with an uppercut. Pawlowski saw that one coming.
Pawlowski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pawlowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daan.#T3#
Pawlowski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Daan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pawlowski momentarily. #ROC#Pawlowski is rocked!
Pawlowski walks straight into a right hand from Daan - that's dropped him! Daan jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Pawlowski from any more punishment! Pawlowski complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Levi Daan!
A very excited looking Levi Daan 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: Lights vs Davis - Money #4
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
Plan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Daan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daan misses with a looping left.
Plan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Daan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Plan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Daan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daan misses with an uppercut
and Plan counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plan misses with a combination #CL2#
and Daan moves into the clinch.
Daan lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Daan - that landed with a thud.
I was talking to Plan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Daan on the inside. #T1#
Daan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Daan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Daan lands a left hand.
Daan lands a nice shot to the body.
Plan is breathing heavily.
Daan gets through Plan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Plan takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#Plan is rocked!
Daan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Plan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daan creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Plan with a big uppercut! Plan tries to clinch up but Daan pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Plan to the mat! Plan covers up and Daan unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Levi Daan!
Our winner, Levi Daan, 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: Money - Additional - #3
Date: Mar 27, 2022

#R1#
Figueira throws a right hand that Daan ducks under and follows up with a left that Daan also avoids with ease.
Figueira throws a series of punches but Daan avoids them all with ease.
Daan throws a hook but Figueira avoids it easily.
Figueira stalks Daan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Daan's face. Daan staggers backwards, shaken.
Daan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Figueira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daan circles away quickly and effectively.
Daan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Figueira takes one on the button.
A jab from Daan finds it's way through Figueira's defenses.
Mauricio Figueira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daan avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Daan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Figueira displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Daan throws a hook to the side of Figueira's head but Figueira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the body from Figueira misses
and Daan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Figueira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daan. #CL2#
Daan clinches.
Daan lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daan.
Daan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Daan working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Figueira's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Daan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daan.
Daan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Figueira's efforts to push away.
Daan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Daan lands a body punch.
Figueira stalling against the cage.
Daan misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Figueira fails to land.
Figueira looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Daan prevents Figueira from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daan.
Figueira blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Daan lands with a light punch inside.
Daan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Figueira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daan working aggressively here.
Daan misses with some punches.
Daan misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daan.
A head punch on the inside from Daan fails to land.
A short left from Daan.
Daan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Daan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Figueira.
Figueira can't break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Daan.
Figueira blocks an uppercut.
Daan misses with some punches.
Figueira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daan working aggressively here.
Figueira blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daan.
Figueira blocking some punches.
A short right from Daan on the inside.
Daan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Figueiras head.
Figueira tries to circle away but Daan has him pinned against the cage.
Figueira misses with a punch to the body.
Daan misses with some punches.
Daan throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Figueira - that landed with a thud.
Figueira is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daan.
Daan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Daan has a couple of punches blocked by Figueira.
Figueira swings wildly with an uppercut but Daan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Figueira backwards.
Good body shot from Figueira.
Figueira looking to stall. #T4#
Figueira is looking to break free of the clinch but Daan has double underhooks.
Figueira wants to break the clinch but can't.
Daan throws a punch but it's blocked by Figueira.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Figueira has Daan pushed against the cage.
Daan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daan swings wildly with an uppercut but Figueira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Figueira is looking to break free of the clinch but Daan has double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Figueira - that landed with a thud.
Daan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Figueira.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Figueira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Daan misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Levi Daan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
No joy there for Figueira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Figueira fails to land with a series of punches.
Figueira walks into a straight right hand from Daan.
Daan throws an overhand right that lands on Figueira's shoulder, as Figueira tries to avoid the shot.
Some wild striking there from Figueira.
Daan throws a shot from downtown. Figueira moves away and avoids it.
Daan slips a jab and a cross from Figueira.
Figueira dips to his left and cracks Daan with an uppercut!
Figueira misses with a wild combination.
Mauricio Figueira is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daan lands a jab to the head.
Daan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Figueira walks straight into a right hand from Daan - that's dropped him! Daan jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Figueira from any more punishment! Figueira complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Levi Daan!
Our winner, Levi Daan, 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.

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