Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C464: Duran vs Kulmunki II
Date: Oct 19, 2025

#R1#
Valerio looks to score with a jab to the body but John is just out of range.
As Valerio backs off John throws a huge counter combo but Valerio manages to avoid it all.
Valerio scores with a decent looking hook.
John stuffs the takedown.
Valerio throws an overhand right that lands on John's shoulder, as John tries to avoid the shot.
John throws a right hand that Valerio ducks under and follows up with a left that Valerio also avoids with ease.
Valerio throws an overhand right that lands on John's shoulder, as John tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from John misses the target.
Valerio defending well as John loads up on a big left hand.
Valerio feinted with a counter takedown.
Valerio with a hook.
John ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valerio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valerio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Valerio shoots for a takedown but John saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Valerio just misses with a punch to the body.
John looks like he wants to counter punch here.
John chopping away at his opponent's legs.
John connects with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valerio looks to score with a jab to the body but John is just out of range.
John lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T1#
John has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Valerio finds it's way round the side to connect with John's head.
John takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Donk. John catches Valerio right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Ernesto Valerio has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from John. Those never looked like landing.
Valerio changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Valerio just misses with a punch to the body.
John dips to his left and cracks Valerio with an uppercut!
Sparring John is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD2#
John drops Valerio with a beautiful combination! Valerio stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - John is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Valerio is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Valerio. John does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oh Valerio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
John scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Valerio doesn't seem bothered though.
Valerio seems to have got his legs back now.
Sparring John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valerio moves out of range of the strikes.
John throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice inside leg kick there by John. That's going to slow Valerio down.
Valerio throws a lazy right hand but John sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from John! But no joy.
John walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Valerio checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Valerio changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
John looks to score with a jab to the body but Valerio is just out of range.
Valerio tries to counter with a takedown but John is quick to defend against it.
Valerio just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
John lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valerio circles away quickly and effectively.
John buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Valerio misses with a looping left.
John swinging wildly here.
Valerio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
John throws a leg kick which misses Valerio's front leg but catches the back leg as Valerio tries to avoid it.
Valerio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but John moves away.
John turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Valerio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but John manages to avoid it.
John moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Valerio blocks a low kick nicely.
John throws a nice looking combination but Valerio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from John misses.
Valerio feinted with a counter takedown.
John keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Valerio catches John with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A shot to the body from Valerio misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
John avoids the body shot from Valerio.
John throws a jab when Valerio was well out of range.
John misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valerio.
Valerio feinted with a counter takedown.
Some bone on bone action there as Valerio checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
John ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
John fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Valerio on the side of the head.
John throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
John jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
John throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valerio.
Valerio tries to counter with a takedown but John is quick to defend against it.
John staying out of range there.
Valerio just misses with a punch to the body.
John tries to move into range but Valerio moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
John bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Valerio's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
John misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
John moves away from the strike by Valerio.
Valerio takes a swing at John's ribcage but misses.
John feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Valerios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Valerio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
John swinging wildly here.
Valerio drops down looking for a counter takedown but John sprawls and moves away.
Valerio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
John has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
John scores with a hook.
John gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Valerio counters with a takedown into side control.
Valerio tries to move into full mount but can't pass John's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valerio trying to control the position but John is working away. #SUB#
Valerio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Valerio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparring John dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Valerio's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
John stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and John wants it to stay on the feet.
Valerio throws a hook but John avoids it easily.
John thows a leg kick but Valerio checks it #TD#
and Valerio counters with a single leg into guard. John didn't expect that.
John looking for a sweep. Not yet John, not yet.
Valerio passes into half guard. #SUB#
Valerio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Valerio prevents John from improving his position.
Valerio trying to mount his opponent but John defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Valerio is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Valerio is looking for a kimura but John is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Valerio to get the leverage. #T1##SUB#
Valerio is working for a kimura but John is defending it quite comfortably.
John won't allow Valerio to pass to mount.
John is trying to get back to full guard.
Valerio is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for John!
Valerio is trying to take his opponent's back.
John really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
John regains half guard.#T2##SUB#
Valerio is working for a kimura but John is defending it quite comfortably.
John keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Valerio trying to pass the guard but John defending well. #SUB#
Valerio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Valerio tries to pass the half guard into mount. John knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Valerio is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ernesto Valerio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Valerio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as John is looking to escape.
John is looking to improve his position but Valerio isn't that keen on the idea.
John prevents Valerio from taking his back.
John is trying to escape the mount.
Valerio moves to the back. #T4##SUB#
Valerio working for a choke but John is defending well. #SUB#
Valerio looking for the RNC.
Valerio avoiding John 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Valerio is persistently looking for the submission but John is defending it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
John looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Valerio dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Valerio'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Valerio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from John.
John is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valerio.
A swing and a miss from Valerio.
John looks like he wants to counter punch here.
John avoids the body shot from Valerio.
Valerio dodges the punch combination from John.
Sparring John seems to be getting the better of the standup.
John misses with a right hand #TD#
and Valerio counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
John wants to stand up but Valerio is controlling him.
Valerio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valerio won't allow John to sweep him here.
Valerio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Valerio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. John knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
John is not content to let Valerio control the position.
Valerio tries to move to mount but John blocks the move with his legs.
Valerio is looking to take a break and control but John is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Valerio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Valerio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
John tries to get back to half guard but can't.
John manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Valerio is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. John doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Valerio. #SUB#
Valerio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so John is just riding it out for now. Valerio eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Valerio is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. John manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Valerio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. John is keeping the position for now.
Valerio is working hard here to advance position.
John keeping moving, preventing Valerio from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Valerio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valerio trying to control but John is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
John on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
John gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Valerio counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Valerio is looking for a kimura here.
Valerio is looking to take a break and control but John is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valerio trying to control from John's half guard. John has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernesto Valerio!
As Ernesto Valerio got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Obrigado! I am here to show what I can do, and represent my family and all of Brazil. I have had ups and downs, but I'm in my prime. Whatever you want to give me, I will take care of them. Watch me.'.

Event: C458: Spencer vs Queiroz
Date: Sep 28, 2025

#R1#
John scoring well with a low kick there.
Chai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
John buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
John scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chai doesn't seem bothered though.
Chai scores with a leg kick.
John takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract John.
John lands with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Isamu San Chai has been cut.
John misses with a looping right.
John dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
John lands a leg kick that knocks Chai off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai motions for John to come forward. Chai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and John counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
John scores with a nice strike.
John cracks Chai with a good jab.
Chai checks a leg kick nicely.
Chai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
No joy there for John, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
John throws a combination. Chai tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chai misses with a looping left.#T1#
John lands a jab to the nose.
John has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
John gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chai slips under a jab from John.
Chai with a hook.
A good leg kick by John.
Chai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. John manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chai throws a body kick that misses.
John lands a nice shot to the body.
John throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
Chai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
John rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chai half committed to a counter leg kick.
John pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chai is out of range and John settles back down.
John connects with the punch.
John shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chai tries to move into range but John moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Chai clinches with his opponent.
John blocking some punches.
Chai lands a left hand. #T2#
Chai blocks a body shot from John.
A short right from Chai.
John is working Chai over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Chai.
Chai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chai lands a body shot.
John looks winded!
Chai lands a right hand.
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as John controls the action.
Chai cracks John with a nice body shot.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
John misses with the head strike.
Chai pushes John back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chai scores with a shot to the side of John's head.
John misses with a punch to the body.
John lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chai.
Chai lands a left hand that snaps the head of John backwards.
Chai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Chai.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
John can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
Chai tries to work over John's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Chai.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
John working aggressively here.
Chai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
I was talking to Chai's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Chai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
John has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chai seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if John can turn it around.
John swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Chai.
Chai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of John backwards.
Chai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of John backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as John controls his hands.
Nice body punch from John - that landed with a thud.
John prevents a body shot from Chai.
A right hook to the body lands for John.
Chai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from John. #T4#
John tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as John controls his hands.
Chai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
John doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
John misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Chai.
John working aggressively here.
John lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
John throws a head punch that misses.
Chai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of John backwards.
A short left from Chai.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai scores with a shot to the side of John's head.
Chai lands a body shot.
Chai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
John throws a head punch that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
John working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
John lands a right hand.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai scores with a hook to the body.
John misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isamu San Chai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Isamu San Chai's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
John misses with a body shot.
John throws a body shot but no joy.
John swats away the attempt to clinch by Chai.
John is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
John ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Chai moves in looking to clinch but John pushes him off.
An inside leg kick from John misses.
It looked like Chai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from John.
Chai looks to score with a jab to the body but John is just out of range.
A punch combination from John misses.
Some wild striking there from John.
Chai tries to counter by clinching up but John breaks away and moves out of range.
Chai fakes the leg kick and cracks John in the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai thumps John with a low kick.
Sparring John is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but John was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
A combination from John does no damage.
Chai lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Chai misses with a straight right.
Chai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed John momentarily.
John throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chai scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chai.
Good shot there by Chai.
Chai throws a shot to the body.
Chai staying out of range there.
Chai blocks a jab.
Chai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. John looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
John is breathing heavily.
John swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and John takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from John. Those never looked like landing.
Chai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from John does no damage.
Chai throws a leg kick that misses.
John throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Chai tries to clinch up.
Sparring John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
John takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chai tries to close the distance and clinch up but John swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chai scores with a sloppy right hand. John should have avoided that one.
Chai throws a leg kick which misses John's front leg but catches the back leg as John tries to avoid it.
Chai connects with a body shot that sends John's belly button to the back.
Chai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Chai moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Chai.
Chai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chai is working John over against the cage.
Chai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Isamu San Chai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chai cracks John with a nice body shot.
John blocks a body shot from Chai.
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#John is rocked!
Chai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chai.
John is still on wobbly legs! Can Chai finish him?
Chai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with John's elbow.
Chai gets through John's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chai misses with some punches.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chai lands a nice uppercut.
Chai misses with a body punch.
John blocks a body shot from Chai.
Chai presses John against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
John seems to have recovered his senses.
John doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
John misses with the head strike.
Chai lands with a light punch inside.
Chai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chai pushes John back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that John can do to turn this around?
A short right from Chai.
Chai scores with a shoulder strike.
Chai lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai lands a shot to the body.
Chai lands a right hand. #T4#
Chai lands a big right hand that drops John! The killer instinct kicks in and Chai finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Chai!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isamu San Chai!
Isamu San Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C453: Queiroz vs Jankovic
Date: Sep 07, 2025

#R1#
John throws a right and a left that both miss.
John feints and then cracks Szabolcs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Szabolcs down.
Szabolcs moves out of range as John strikes.
Szabolcs looks to throw the jab but John is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Szabolcs throws a low kick, looking for John's leg but John calmly moves out of range.
It seemed like John was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by John.
Szabolcs throws a head kick that misses
and John counters with a stiff right hand.
John connects with a solid leg kick.
We've been told by Szabolcs's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
John scores with a nice body kick.
Szabolcs misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from John misses.
A swing and a miss from Szabolcs.
Szabolcs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from John.
John circles away from the clinch attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - John scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#It looks like Balogh Szabolcs 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!
Sloppy strikes from John. Those never looked like landing.
John looks to land a combination but Szabolcs avoids it well.
John steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Szabolcs.
Szabolcs lands a nice looking body shot.
John punishes Szabolcs's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - John throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
John throws a leg kick which misses Szabolcs's front leg but catches the back leg as Szabolcs tries to avoid it.
Szabolcs connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Szabolcs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by John. John obviously looking to wear him down.
Szabolcs moves away from the strike by John.
Jab by Szabolcs.
Szabolcs misses with an uppercut.
Both fighters circling a little - John finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
John lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Szabolcs.
John connects with a nice looking jab. #CL#
Szabolcs rushes John and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Szabolcs.
Szabolcs blocks a body shot from John.
Szabolcs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Szabolcs misses with a punch on the inside.
John lands a nice shot to the body.
Szabolcs is breathing heavily.
John has a couple of punches blocked by Szabolcs.
John throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Szabolcs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
John works on Szabolcs's body with a couple of short punches.
John misses with a punch on the inside.
John lands with a left to the head.
John lands a hook that snaps the head of Szabolcs backwards.
John fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Szabolcs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by John.
John tries to throw a body punch but Szabolcs avoids it by throwing John back against the cage.
John cracks Szabolcs with a nice body shot.
Szabolcs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Szabolcs working aggressively here.
John lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Szabolcs backwards.
John lands a right hand that snaps the head of Szabolcs backwards.
John has a couple of punches blocked by Szabolcs.
John misses with a body punch.
Szabolcs takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from John as the two fighters clinch.
John blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by John.
A hook to the body from John.
John lands with a short head shot on the inside.
John doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
John fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Szabolcs has a couple of punches blocked by John.
John lands a body shot in the clinch.
John lands a left hand that snaps the head of Szabolcs backwards.
John lands a right hand that snaps the head of Szabolcs backwards.
John misses with the head strike.
Szabolcs can't find room to land a body shot as John controls the action.
John has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Szabolcs seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if John can turn it around.
John cracks Szabolcs with a nice body shot.
John lands a hook to the side of the head.
John softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
John fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
John blocks a punch to the side of the head.
John scores with a nice hook to the head.
Szabolcs working aggressively here.
John lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by John.
John lands a right hand that snaps the head of Szabolcs backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Szabolcs swings wildly with an uppercut but John uses good head movement to avoid it.
Szabolcs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Szabolcs blocking some punches.
Szabolcs blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Szabolcs throws a punch but it's blocked by John.
Szabolcs lands a hook that snaps the head of John backwards.
John lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Szabolcs lands a body shot in the clinch.
Szabolcs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
John has a couple of punches blocked by Szabolcs.
Szabolcs tries to throw a body punch but John avoids it by throwing Szabolcs back against the cage.
John blocks an uppercut.
John lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Szabolcs backwards.
John softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Szabolcs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
John prevents a body shot from Szabolcs.
A right hook to the body lands for John.
John scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from John.
John digs a right hand into Szabolcs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Szabolcs's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
John lands on the inside with an uppercut.
John makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
John scores with a shoulder strike.
John lands with a left to the head.
John scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#Szabolcs is rocked!
John lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparring John dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Balogh Szabolcs's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
John plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Szabolcs swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Szabolcs face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sparring John!
A victorious Sparring John thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C445: Sang Hun vs Yordan II
Date: Aug 17, 2025

#R1#
John dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jay. That did some damage!
John throws a big shot that misses.
Jay was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
John ducks under a wild hook from Jay.
John throws a shot from downtown. Jay moves away and avoids it.
John lands with a thumping leg kick.
John throws a half hearted mid kick.
John moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kobra Jay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jay misses with a few strikes there.
John feints a counter leg kick.
Jay connects with a single shot there.
Jay throws a sloppy head kick and John moves out of range easily.
John scores with a jab.
John moves away from the strike by Jay.
John scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
John looks to land a combination but Jay avoids it well.
John lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jay takes a step back to recover.
Jay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but John moves away.
John feints a counter leg kick.
Jay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from John.
John throws a hook to the side of Jay's head but Jay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice combination there by John. #T1#
John smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
John blocks a head kick by Jay.
John lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jay dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on John. That did some damage!
John moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
John scoring well with a low kick there.
Jay looks to land a right hand but John moved out of range.
John pushes Jay away with a front kick.
John tries to land a leg kick but Jay saw it coming and moves away.
John dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jay. That did some damage!
Jay walks into a stiff left hand from John.
John throws a leg kick but Jay moved away.
John throws a leg kick which misses Jay's front leg but catches the back leg as Jay tries to avoid it.
John throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
John misses with a leg kick.
John throws a series of punches but Jay moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jay punishes John's body with a nice straight punch.
Jay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Good leg kick by John.
John throws a push kick but Jay slaps the foot to one side.
John lands with an overhand left.
Jay looks to land a left hand but John moved out of range nicely.
John thows a body kick. Jay tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jay throws a series of strikes that have John backpedaling.
Jay checks a leg kick.
John missing with a left hand there. Jay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jay throws a big counter combination but John scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jay misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jay throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
John lands with a thumping leg kick.
John looks to land a right hand but Jay moved out of range.
Jay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jay scores with a nice right hand.
John walks into a jab.
John lands a nice looking body kick.#T3#
John connects with a crisp jab.
Jay just misses with a punch to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by John!
John takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
John looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
John misses with a body kick.
No joy there for John, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from John.
John looks to land a left hand but Jay moved out of range nicely.
John slips under a jab.
John keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
John looking to land some kicks to the body here.
John fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jay.
Jay throws a body punch but John moves out of range.
John checks a leg kick.
John connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from John.
Jay will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
John slips under a jab from Jay.
John lands with a kick to the ribs.
John throws a wild body kick that Jay sees coming a mile off.
Jay is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
John misses with a hook
enabling Jay to counter with a crisp jab.
Jay scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jay takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jay throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jay misses with a hook to the body
and John counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
John connects with a solid leg kick.
John buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A clash of legs there as John blocks the low kick.
Jay walks forward, straight into a front kick from John.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jay walks into a jab.
Jay misses with a double jab.
Jay misses with an uppercut
and John counters with a left and a right that stings Jay.
A big left from Jay misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparring John dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Jay misses with a combination
letting John counter with a right hand.
Jay misses with a wild body shot.
Jay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
John scores with a sloppy right hand. Jay should have avoided that one.
John misses with a hook.
John misses with a body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jay checks a leg kick.
Jay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and John counters with a straight right hand.
John moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
John thumps Jay with a low kick.
John steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jay.
John turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jay might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Donk. John catches Jay right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
John misses with a looping left.
John throws a low kick but Jay avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Jay. Those never looked like landing.
John throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Jay takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jay 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.
John looks to throw the jab but Jay is out of range.
Jay misses with an uppercut
and John counters with a one-two to the body.
John has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
John bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
John thumps Jay with a low kick.
Jay takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jay takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
John takes one to the chin there.
John's corner calls for a 1-2. John obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
John lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jay's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jay misses with a straight right.
John appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
John is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jay.
Jay dips to his left and cracks John with an uppercut!
John 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.
John lands a jab to Jay's midsection.
Jay misses with a hook. John ducked under it nicely.
John has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
John buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jay throws a jab but it's blocked by John.
A jab lands there for John.
Jay throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
John feints and then cracks Jay's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jay down.
John throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jay appears to be looking for a big counter.
John throws a half hearted mid kick.
John scores with a leg kick.
John attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jay is looking for a counter combo.
John has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Some wild striking there from Jay.
John just misses with a punch to the body.
John tries to move into range but Jay moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
John throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jay was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jay jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Jay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but John was well out of range. Poor timing from Jay.
Jay moves out of range of the strikes.
Jay takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
John has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A jab from John misses.
Jay's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
John takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
John with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
John slips under a jab.
Nice body kick from John.
The fighters circling - Jay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
John throws a series of punches but Jay avoids them all with ease.
Jay moves out of range as John throws a body kick.
John connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
John takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A good leg kick by John.
Jay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as John throws out the jab.
John takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
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!
John scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jay throws a quick inside leg kick.
John with the inside leg kick.
John lands a lovely overhand right.
No joy there for John, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
John misses with a straight left.
Jay misses with a left hand
and John counters with a lovely straight right hand!
John connects with a solid leg kick.
Jay throws a sloppy head kick
and John counters with a good, hard body kick but Jay shrugs it off.
Jay throws a jab but it's blocked by John.
Jay throws a leg kick but John checks it.
John attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
John lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sparring John seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jay uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before John has time to react.
Jay throws out a leg kick but John moves out of range and Jay only half commits.
John moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparring John showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
John thumps Jay with a low kick.
John throws a quick inside leg kick.
John tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
John keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jay thows a leg kick but John checks it
and John counters with a low kick, right behind Jay 's knee.
Jay looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A leg kick checked by John.
John connects with a nice looking jab.
John throws a good cross that connects.
John lands a jab to Jay's midsection.
Jay connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
John misses with a straight right.
Jay throws a big counter combination but John scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
John is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
John looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
John lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
John lands a leg kick that knocks Jay off balance momentarily.
John takes a swing at Jay's ribcage but misses. #T1#
John connects with the punch.
Jay tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
John doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jay throws a lazy uppercut
and John connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slapping leg kick lands for John.
Jay missing with a left hand there. John was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
John moves forwards but Jay connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jay.
Jay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
John takes one to the chin there.
A bone on bone clash there as John blocks the leg kick.
Jay avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jay takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
John takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kobra Jay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jay slips a jab from John.
John darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jay goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
John with a jab.
Jay walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. John checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
John swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jay has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from John.
Jay walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. John checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
John looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A shot to the body from John misses
letting Jay counter with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Jay.
Jay misses with an uppercut. John saw that one coming.
John throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by John. John obviously looking to wear him down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jay.#T3#
Jay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jay misses with a low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jay scores with a hook to the body. John takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from John.
It looked like Jay wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Decent striking displayed by Jay there.
John slips under a jab from Jay.
Jay throws a leg kick that misses.
John digs a good body shot into Jay's ribs.
John bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
John fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jay on the side of the head.
A low kick lands for John.
Jay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
John keeps Jay at a distance using the push kick.
John lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jay 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.#T4#
John connects with an inside leg kick.
John is looking to slow Jay down with leg kicks.
A thudding body kick lands there by John!
John connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab by Jay.
John connects with a solid leg kick.
John connects with a single shot there.
John lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jay circles away quickly and effectively.
A quick step to the side and Jay tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
John lands a glancing blow to the side of Jay's head.
Jay throws a head kick that misses
and John counters with an outside leg kick.
Jay connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jay throws a poor cross that misses
and John counters with a nice uppercut.
John dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jay. That did some damage!
John throws a sloppy body shot
and Jay counters with a stiff right hand.
Jay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by John. John obviously looking to wear him down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sparring John comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well John 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SYN 1181 Rauta vs. Wright
Date: Jun 29, 2025

#R1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from John. Stankovic shrugs it off though.
John dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick lands for John.
John sizes up Stankovic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Stankovic misses the target.
Sparring John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
John misses with a double jab.
Stankovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
John uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stankovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from John.
John missing with a left hand there. Stankovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stankovic! But no joy.
John falls off balance throwing a combination
and John takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
John lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stankovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
John scores with a hook to the body. Stankovic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
John throws a leg kick which misses Stankovic's front leg but catches the back leg as Stankovic tries to avoid it.
Stankovic blocks the body kick.
John shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
John lands a nice looking body kick.
Stankovic throws a left and a right that both miss
letting John counter with a right hand.
John lands a slapping body shot.
Stankovic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stankovic checks a leg kick.
John lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stankovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Stankovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
John throws a looping overhand right but Stankovic ducks down to avoid it.
Stankovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as John throws out the jab.
Stankovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stankovic cracks John with an open hand slap.#T2#
Stankovic throws a series of punches but John moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
John misses with a few strikes there.
Stankovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stankovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and John counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
John lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
John throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stankovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from John.
John stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
John throws a leg kick
and Stankovic counters with a straight right hand.
Stankovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by John. John obviously looking to wear him down.
Good leg kick by John.
John tests Stankovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Stankovic checks the leg kick.
Stankovic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from John with a body shot.
John throws a one two combo.
Stankovic checks a low kick from John.
John misses with a combination
and Stankovic counters with a series of strikes. John will be more careful next time no doubt.
John walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stankovic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stankovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
John throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stankovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but John circles away quickly and effectively.
A low kick from John misses
and Stankovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Stankovic.
Stankovic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stankovic connects with a combination that backs up John into the cage. Stankovic lands a flurry of punches that gets past John's guard. John is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Stankovic bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Djordje Stankovic!
Djordje Stankovic decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SYN 1167 Tokugawa vs. Wright 2
Date: May 11, 2025

#R1#
John scoring well with a low kick there.
John feints and then cracks Evans's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Evans down.
Evans avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Donk. Evans catches John right on the button with a cross.
A low kick from John is predictable there
and Evans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Evans.
John tries to land a leg kick but Evans saw it coming and moves away.
John ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gwynn Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by John.
It looked like John was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Evans throws a right hand that misses
and John counters with a nice uppercut.
Evans changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Evans punishes John's body with a nice straight punch.
John shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Evans eats them both and turns towards John to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
John throws a leg kick which misses Evans's front leg but catches the back leg as Evans tries to avoid it.
John finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
John tries a low kick but Evans avoids it.
John with a nice calf kick.
John lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Evans rushes John and presses him up against the cage.
Evans looking to stall. #T1#
John misses with a short punch on the inside.
John misses with some punches.
Evans displaying some good clinch control by pressing John up against the cage.
John misses with a punch on the inside.
John misses with a short punch on the inside.
Evans lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt John or not.
Evans is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Evans slows down the pace here.
Stalling in the clinch from Evans.
John lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Evans or not.
John lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Good body shot from John.
Evans looks winded!
John lands a right hand.
Evans blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from John fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from John.
John doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
John scores with a shoulder strike.
John lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
John tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
John has a couple of punches blocked by Evans.
John presses Evans against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
John scores with a shot to the side of Evans's head.
John misses with the head strike.
John lands a right hand.
I was talking to John's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
John digs a right hand underneath Evans's ribcage. Evans let out a lung full of air as it connected.
John lands a nice uppercut.
John lands a right hand that snaps the head of Evans backwards. #T3#
John lands a hook that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from John.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for John.
John working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Evans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
John throws a head punch that misses.
John doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
John lands with a light punch inside.
John digs a right hand into Evans's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Evans's gas tank.
John misses with the head strike.
John lands a right hand.
John lands an uppercut.
John swings away with an uppercut that misses.
John lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from John on the inside.
Evans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
John throws a punch but it's blocked by Evans. #T4#
John lands a left hand that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
John struggles to land a body shot inside as Evans controls his hands.
John lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Evans tries to stall but John uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Evans slowing the pace effectively.
John fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
John lands a left hand that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
John lands a shoulder strike.
John swings wildly with an uppercut but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it.
John has a couple of punches blocked by Evans.
Still in the clinch, John scores with a nice short uppercut.
John lands a hook that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans takes a shot to the head.
Evans stalling in the clinch but John improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Evans.
John lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparring John dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
John lands a nice leg kick that just misses Evans's sensitive parts.
Evans swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jab from John.
Evans takes one to the chin there.
John fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Evans is out of range.
Evans throws a right and a left that both miss.
Left hook, right uppercut from John.
Evans throws a lazy right hand but John sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
John connects with a leg kick.
John ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Evans moves away.
Evans throws a big shot that misses.
Evans waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract John.
A little feinted left hand from John on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Evans lands with a thumping leg kick.
John misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evans.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
John uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Evans.
John scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
John fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
John attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Evans throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
John jabs at Evans's body.
John throws a leg kick that misses.
Evans buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
John wants to land a leg kick but Evans is out of range.
The crowd cheers as Evans lands an impressive looking overhand right. John doesn't seem phased though.
That kick from John tenderised Evans's leg. Evans is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice uppercut lands for Evans. That snapped John's head back.
John scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Evans doesn't seem bothered though.
John chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Evans can pounce on him.
A low kick from Evans is predictable there
and John counters with a slapping leg kick.
A good leg kick by John.
John throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sparring John is winning the standup battle so far.
Evans keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Evans checks the leg kick.
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch but John swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
John wants to slow Evans down by chopping away at his legs.
Evans's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans cracks John with an open hand slap.
Evans tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but John defends well and Evans ends up having to push John into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Evans takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T2#
Evans throws an off balance right hand
and John counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Evans is breathing heavily.
John scores with a one two! Evans had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but John shows good takedown defense.
Evans throws a jab when John was well out of range.
John misses with a low kick.
Sparring John is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
John swings for the body but Evans moves out of range.
Evans misses with an attempted mid kick.
John on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Evans. Evans obviously looking to wear him down.
Evans slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Evans doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - John scores with a four punch combination!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as John checks a leg kick.
John looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
John motions for Evans to come forward. John throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Evans's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#KD#
John lands a big uppercut and Evans crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Evans looks OK. John waves Evans back to his feet!#ROC#Evans is rocked!
Evans is looking to land body kicks.
Evans is still on wobbly legs! Can John finish him?
John connects with a solid leg kick.
That kick from John tenderised Evans's leg. Evans is trying to keep his angry face on.
Evans with a body punch. A glancing blow.
John attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3#
Evans wants to clinch up but John keeps it at a distance.
John throws a quick inside leg kick.
Evans seems to have recovered his senses.
A slapping leg kick lands for John.
Evans moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
John moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
John is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Evans can do to turn this around?
A good leg kick by Evans.
John fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Evans checks the leg kick.
John connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
John looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Evans takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Evans connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Evans looks to score with a jab to the body but John is just out of range.
A nice leg kick from Evans, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Evans throws a head kick that misses.
John fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Evans.
Some bone on bone action there as Evans checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Evans throws a jab when John was well out of range.#T4#
John tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Evans! But no joy.
Evans misses with a hook.
That kick from John tenderised Evans's leg. Evans is trying to keep his angry face on.
John slips a jab from Evans.
John feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Evans goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Evans tries to clinch there but John circles away. #CL2#
Evans moves into the clinch.
John misses with a short punch on the inside.
John cracks Evans with a nice body shot.
John swings away with an uppercut that misses.
John throws a head punch that misses.
John has a couple of punches blocked by Evans.
Evans takes a shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
John misses with the head strike.
Evans avoiding damage.
Still in the clinch, John scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparring John dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Evans throws a sloppy body shot
and John counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Evans. John does a little dance to reset his feet.
John appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Evans avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
John misses with a leg kick.
Evans walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from John. Evans does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by John.
Evans misses with a looping left.
Evans tries to clinch there but John circles away.
John appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Evans looks to land a right hand but John moved out of range.
John gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
John misses with a low kick.
Evans bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of John's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John avoids the body shot from Evans.
Evans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from John.
John is looking to slow Evans down with leg kicks.
John throws a low kick but it's checked well by Evans.
Good work by Evans as he checks the leg kick.
John scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
John keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
John throws a low kick but Evans avoids it.
You can see that Evans has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
John fails to land with a series of punches.
Evans doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Evans looks to score with a jab to the body but John is just out of range.
Evans is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Evans's hands are dropping dangerously low here and John connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Evans scrambles back to his feet.
Evans throws a big shot that misses.
Jab, jab by Evans - just one landing.
John looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
John lands with a right hand.
Evans throws a hook to the side of John's head but John sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Evans throws a poor cross that misses
and John counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
John swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jab by Evans.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Evans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Evans 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.
Evans misses with a double jab. #T2#
John lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
John scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Evans takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
John lands with a thumping leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Evans blocks the leg kick.
John throws a front kick aimed at Evans's knee but Evans avoids it well.
Evans misses the shot to the body.
Evans moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
John moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Evans has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
John throws a nice outside leg kick.
John jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Evans checks the leg kick nicely there.
Evans lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
John will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Evans is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
John attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Evans throws a combination. John tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sloppy strikes from Evans. Those never looked like landing.
Evans takes one on the button.
Gwynn Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evans slips a jab and a cross from John.
John throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A clash of legs there as Evans blocks the low kick.
Evans throws a good cross that connects.
Evans stalks John and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into John's face. John staggers backwards, shaken.
Evans throws an overhand right that lands on John's shoulder, as John tries to avoid the shot.
John scores with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for John.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans thows a left - swing and a miss!
John looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Evans stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from John.
John throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
John uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Evans.
John scores with a leg kick.
Evans digs a good hook to John's body. #T4#
Evans looks to score with a jab to the body but John is just out of range.
John appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A low kick lands for John.
John throws a nice outside leg kick.
Evans 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.
A nice leg kick lands there from John.
John changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Evans moves into the clinch.
John misses with a short punch on the inside.
John misses with some punches.
Evans tries to stall but John uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Evans tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and John avoids it.
Evans is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Evans - that landed with a thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
John blocking some punches.
Evans wants to break the clinch but can't.
John lands with a short punch from the clinch.
John on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sparring John showed his dominance in that final round.
Well John 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SYN 1161 Crispian vs. Margera
Date: Apr 13, 2025

#R1#
John connects with a body shot.
John cracks Choke with a good jab.
John misses with a double jab.
Choke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Choke looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Choke wants to pass the guard but John is keeping the position.
John looking for a sweep. Not yet John, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Choke advances position into side control!#SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, John has escaped the position, nice work there.
John is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Choke off and has taken his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
John slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Choke breaks John's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Choke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Choke looking to pass the guard.
Choke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
John pulls Choke in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Choke drops back looking for a leg! John is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and John manages to kick Choke off! Choke jumps back into John's guard.
John wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Choke looking to pass the guard.
Choke throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Choke postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! John is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Choke, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Choke isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. John stacks Choke on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by John!#T2#
Choke is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked John off and has taken his back!
John is in bad spot here.
John is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Choke off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Choke patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Choke working for the choke. #SUB#
John defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Choke's arms.
Choke gets his hands free as John looks to control.
Choke has the hooks in. John is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Choke is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. John defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Choke looking to break John's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. John remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Choke will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T3#
John is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Choke has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
John is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Choke gets his way!
Choke is hanging on to John's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
John is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
John trying to control the hands but Choke breaks the grip. #SUB#
Choke is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #T4#
John wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Choke is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but John has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Choke is trying to stick to John's back but John is turning into Choke. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Choke's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by John.
John engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Choke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but John can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
John is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Choke tries to strike from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Choke 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#
John scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Some wild striking there from John.
John thows a leg kick but Choke checks it #TD#
and Choke counters with a nice double leg into side control. John won't be happy with that.
John is looking for a sweep.
Choke misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB#
Choke is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but John is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
John wants to control but Choke postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Choke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Choke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Choke swings around for an armbar but John sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Choke's guard.#T1#
John controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
John wants to control from the top but Choke keeps moving.
Choke throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
John's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Choke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Choke looking for a guillotine here but John defends easily.
David Choke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Choke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
John trying to control the position from guard on top but Choke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
John has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Choke is proving hard to escape from.
Choke looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Choke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Choke has a closed guard, preventing John from standing up.
John stopping the sweep attempt from Choke.
John must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
John controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Choke has his foot on John's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. John works his way back into a safe position though.
John forces his way into half guard.
John seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that John has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Choke looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Choke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Choke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
John is controlling the pace. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Choke wants to get back to full guard.
John takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
John wants to stand but Choke has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
John controlling the action here.
Choke is looking for a sweep. John is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if John is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB#
Choke actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
John stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparring John showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
John looks to land a right hand but Choke moved out of range.
John lands with a straight right. Choke didn't see that one coming.
Choke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with John but John pushes him off and we're back to square one.
John ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Choke moves away.
John misses with the combination.
John feints and then cracks Choke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Choke down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by John.
John is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Choke slips under a jab.#T1#
Choke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for John.
Choke slips a straight right by John.
John throws a hook to the side of Choke's head but Choke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Choke tries to counter by moving into the clinch but John manages to circle out of the way.
John connects with a solid leg kick.
John motions for Choke to come forward. John throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Choke is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from John.
No joy there for John, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Choke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
John throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Choke.
Choke feinted with a counter takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by John. That's going to slow Choke down.
A solid leg kick lands there for John.
Choke checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A quick step to the side and Choke tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
John misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Sloppy strikes from John. Those never looked like landing.
Choke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
John has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
John displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Choke.
John was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
John goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Choke moves forwards but John connects with a nice, crisp jab.
John throws a hook but Choke blocks it.
Choke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
John misses with a double jab.
John throws a low kick but it's checked well by Choke.
John lands a jab to the nose.
John loads up on a big right hand but Choke slips the punch.
John throws a big shot that misses.
Sparring John is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from John.
John will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Choke drops down looking for a counter takedown but John sprawls and moves away.
John swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Choke.
John looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Choke walks into a stiff left hand from John.
John misses with a left hand #TD#
so Choke counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Choke looking to pass the guard.
John bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Choke's guard. #REVB##T4##SUB#
Choke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Choke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
John content to stall in guard here.
John wants to stand but Choke has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Choke throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sparring John comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think John 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sparring John!
Our winner, Sparring John, 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: SYN 1153 Crispian vs Adofo II
Date: Mar 16, 2025

#R1#
Gordon tries to clinch there but John circles away. #CL#
Gordon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
John misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Gordon.
John fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
John misses with the head strike.
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but John uses good head movement to avoid it.
John lands a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Lamar Gordon has been cut.
Gordon pushes John back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
Gordon cracks John with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Gordon fails to land.
Gordon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gordon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of John backwards.
Gordon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, John creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as John controls his hands.
Gordon gets through John's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
John misses with a punch on the inside.
Gordon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Gordon.
John misses with a short punch on the inside.
John has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gordon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if John can turn it around.
John swings wildly with an uppercut but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
John lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Gordon is looking to control John's arms but John gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gordon has his back to the cage.
Gordon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt John or not.
John working aggressively here.
Gordon misses with a punch on the inside.
Gordon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gordon blocks an uppercut.
Gordon lands a nice shot to the body.
John makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gordon misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from John fails to land.
A short uppercut from Gordon.
John lands an uppercut.
A short right from John.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Gordon.
John swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but John avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the cage.
John fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Gordon can't find room to land a body shot as John controls the action.
Gordon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
John swings wildly with an uppercut but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
John blocks a body shot from Gordon.
Gordon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of John backwards.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Gordon.
A head punch on the inside from John fails to land.
John's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
John misses with a body punch.
Gordon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of John backwards.
John working aggressively here.
John goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gordon blocking some punches.
John blocks an uppercut.
John lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Gordon.
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but John avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gordon.
Gordon lands with a left to the head.
John swings wildly with an uppercut but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Gordon misses with a body punch.
Gordon scores with a shot to the side of John's head.
Gordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with John's elbow.
John fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
John misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gordon.
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but John avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the cage.
John lands with a right to the head.
Gordon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from John fails to land.
Gordon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from John - that landed with a thud.
John has a couple of punches blocked by Gordon.
Good body shot from Gordon.
John misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from John.
Gordon gets through John's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
John swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gordon lands a hook that snaps the head of John backwards.
Gordon blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Gordon lands a left hand that snaps the head of John backwards.
Gordon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of John backwards.
Gordon lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Gordon.
John swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gordon tries to work over John's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gordon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
John tries to work over Gordon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Gordon on the inside.
Gordon tries a body shot but John blocks it.
Gordon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
John looks winded!
Gordon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gordon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gordon lands with a light punch inside.
John swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Gordon.
Gordon blocks an uppercut.
John misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gordon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lamar Gordon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lamar Gordon's cut.
That's time! Gordon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
John takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
John throws a poor cross that misses
and Gordon counters with a good, hard body kick but John shrugs it off.
John misses with a body punch
and Gordon counters with a straight right hand.
Gordon loads up on a big right hand but John slips the punch.
John scores with a hook to the body. Gordon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gordon defending well as John loads up on a big left hand.
John misses with an uppercut.
We've been told by Gordon's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gordon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that John can do to turn this around?
Gordon takes one on the button.
John throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Gordon clinches up against the cage.
Gordon tries a body shot but John blocks it.
John tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
John throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
John lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Gordon scores with a shot to the side of John's head.
Gordon gets through John's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gordon misses with the head strike.
John misses with some punches.
Gordon blocks an uppercut.
A short right from John.
John throws a head punch that misses.
Gordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from John.
John misses with some punches.
Gordon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gordon misses with a short punch on the inside.
John tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gordon tries a body shot but John blocks it.
John swings away with an uppercut that misses.
John misses with a punch on the inside.
John tries a body shot but Gordon blocks it.
Gordon blocks a body shot from John.
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gordon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
John has a couple of punches blocked by Gordon. #T2#
Gordon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gordon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gordon can't find room to land a body shot as John controls the action.
Gordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
John tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
John blocks a body shot from Gordon.
A short right from Gordon on the inside.
Gordon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gordon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gordon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
John misses with the head strike.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gordon.
Gordon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Gordon.
John struggles to land a body shot inside as Gordon controls his hands.
Gordon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
Gordon misses with some punches.
John fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
John swings wildly with an uppercut but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but John uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon pushes John back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gordon blocks a body shot from John.
John misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon is working John over against the cage.
Gordon controlling the action here for a moment.
Gordon blocking some punches.
John misses with a punch on the inside.
Gordon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Gordon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for John.
A shot in the inside from Gordon.
John is breathing heavily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gordon lands a left hand.
John fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Gordon lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Gordon.
John prevents a body shot from Gordon.
Gordon blocking some punches.
Gordon lands a left hand that snaps the head of John backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gordon blocking some punches.
Gordon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Gordon.
Gordon digs a right hand into John's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on John's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Gordon.
Gordon scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Gordon.
A short right from Gordon.
Gordon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gordon scores with a shoulder strike.
Gordon misses with a hook to the ribs.
John blocks a body shot from Gordon.
Gordon can't find room to land a body shot as John controls the action.
John blocks an uppercut.
Gordon lands a hook that snaps the head of John backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gordon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of John backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lamar Gordon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lamar Gordon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##KD#
Gordon lands a big uppercut and John crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but John looks OK. Gordon waves John back to his feet!
Gordon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#John is rocked!
John ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gordon moves away.
John is still on wobbly legs! Can Gordon finish him?
Lamar Gordon is winning the standup battle so far.
A bone on bone clash there as Gordon blocks the leg kick.
John throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gordon counters with a huge left! John is in big trouble! He's backing up but Gordon isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save John from any more damage. A dominating finish by Gordon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lamar Gordon!
Our winner, Lamar Gordon, 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: SYN 1132 Harris vs. Dariush
Date: Jan 19, 2025

#R1#
John with the inside leg kick.
Susi circles away from the clinch attempt
and John takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
John turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
John misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Susi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
John throws a leg kick
and Susi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps John thinking.
John fails with an attempt to clinch.
Susi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
John looks to land a left hand but Susi moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John falls off balance throwing a combination
and John takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Susi throws a body shot but no joy.
Susi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
John feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
John throws a body punch but Susi moves out of range.
Susi throws out a counter right but John avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Susi gets tackled into the cage by John. John maintains the clinch.
John swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Susi.
John doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Susi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
I was talking to John's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Susi pushes John back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from John fails to land.
Susi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
John misses with the head strike.
Susi prevents a body shot from John.
Susi can't find room to land a body shot as John controls the action.
Susi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Susi can't find room to land a body shot as John controls the action.
Susi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
John misses with a shot to the kidneys.
John has a couple of punches blocked by Susi.
Susi working aggressively here.
Susi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
John blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
John working aggressively here.
Susi blocks an uppercut.
John misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Susi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
John lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Susi on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Susi.
John swings wildly with an uppercut but Susi uses good head movement to avoid it.
John digs a right hand underneath Susi's ribcage. Susi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from John fails to land.
Susi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Susi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for John.
Susi lands a shoulder strike.
Susi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with John's elbow.
Susi works on John's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for John.
John throws a punch but it's blocked by Susi.
Susi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. John seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Susi can turn it around.
Susi lands a nice uppercut.
Susi gets through John's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Susi cracks John with a nice body shot.
Susi misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from John fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Susi.
John is breathing heavily.
Susi scores with a shot to the side of John's head.
John blocking some punches.
John swings wildly with an uppercut but Susi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Susi lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Susi.
John blocks a body shot from Susi.
John's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Susi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Susi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
John blocks a body shot from Susi.
Susi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with John's elbow.
John misses with some punches.
Susi lands a hook that snaps the head of John backwards.
John swings wildly with an uppercut but Susi uses good head movement to avoid it.
John working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Susi misses with the head strike. #T4#
Susi is looking to control John's arms but John gets an underhook and turns him. Now Susi has his back to the cage.
Susi tries to work over John's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for John.
John tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Susi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from John.
John fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Susi - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Susi.
John lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Susi backwards.
Susi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from John fails to land.
Susi tries a body shot but John blocks it.
John fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Susi.
John can't find room to land a body shot as Susi controls the action.
Susi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, John creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Susi throws a head punch that misses.
Susi throws a punch but it's blocked by John.
Susi blocks a body shot from John.
Susi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down John.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaarlo Susi 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#
Susi throws a poor cross that misses
enabling John to counter with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Susi.
John slips a jab from Susi.
John tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - John looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
John moves away from the strike by Susi. #CL#
John has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
John has a couple of punches blocked by Susi.
Susi prevents a body shot from John.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Susi.
A short body shot lands from John as the two fighters clinch.
Susi misses with the head strike.
John digs a right hand into Susi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Susi's gas tank. #T1#
A short right from Susi.
Susi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
John fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Susi throws a punch but it's blocked by John.
John presses Susi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
John misses with a punch on the inside.
John misses with the head strike.
John misses with the head strike.
Susi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
John has a couple of punches blocked by Susi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Susi.
A short right from Susi on the inside.
Susi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from John.
John tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Susi is leaning against John and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Susi struggles to land a body shot inside as John controls his hands.
John's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Susi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Susi tries to work over John's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
John can't find room to land a body shot as Susi controls the action.
John misses with some punches.
Susi lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, John creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
John has a couple of punches blocked by Susi.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Susi.
Susi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
John lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Susi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
John misses with a hook from the clinch.
Susi misses with a body punch.
John swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Susi misses with a punch to the body.
Susi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Susi blocks an uppercut.
Susi can't find room to land a body shot as John controls the action.
John's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Susi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
John swings wildly with an uppercut but Susi uses good head movement to avoid it.
John throws a punch but it's blocked by Susi. #T3#
Susi misses with a punch on the inside.
Susi working aggressively here.
Susi lands a body punch in the clinch.
John fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Susi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Susi lands an uppercut.
John tries a body shot but Susi blocks it.
John prevents a body shot from Susi.
Susi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Susi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Susi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Susi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Susi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
John tries a body shot but Susi blocks it.
Susi lands a right hand that snaps the head of John backwards.
Susi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
John blocks an uppercut.
Susi lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Susi.
Susi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
John blocks a body shot from Susi. #T4#
A short right from Susi.
Good body shot from Susi.
Susi lands a shot to the body.
John misses with a shot to the kidneys.
John doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Susi works on John's body with a couple of short punches.
Susi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of John backwards.
Good body shot from Susi.
Susi lands with a right to the head.
Susi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kaarlo Susi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A body shot lands from Susi.
Susi scores with a shoulder strike.
Susi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Susi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Susi gets through John's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Susi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Susi tries to work over John's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Susi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Susi tries to work over John's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Susi as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Susi scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaarlo Susi 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! This is the final round!#R3##KD2#
Susi sends John crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Susi is motioning to the referee to let John up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#John is rocked!
John throws a chopping leg kick but Susi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Susi takes one on the button.
Susi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
John tries to clinch but Susi moves out of range.
Susi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Susi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from John.
Susi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
John throws a lazy uppercut
and Susi counters with a straight that turns John's legs to rubber! Susi pushes forward with more strikes and John goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaarlo Susi!
During a confident post fight interview, Kaarlo Susi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 1122 Rose vs. Drago
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1##CL#
John closes the distance and clinches.
Reaper trying to control the position but instead, John has worked for underhooks and has pushed Reaper into the cage.
Reaper scores with a shoulder strike.
Reaper working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reaper.
Reaper lands a body punch.
John working aggressively here.
John swings away with an uppercut that misses.
John is leaning against Reaper and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reaper lands a left hand that snaps the head of John backwards.
John swings away with an uppercut that misses.
John blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from John fails to land.
John lands a nice uppercut.
Reaper lands a hook to the side of the head.
John lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
John fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
John tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Reaper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
John has a couple of punches blocked by Reaper.
John lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reaper backwards.
Reaper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reaper prevents a body shot from John.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reaper.
Reaper lands with a short shot to the head.
John lands a nice uppercut.
Reaper is stalling here.
Reaper has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. John seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Reaper can turn it around.
John swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reaper blocks an uppercut.
John misses with a punch on the inside.
John misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reaper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reaper blocks an uppercut.
John tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Reaper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from John.
Reaper slows down the pace here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reaper lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Reaper fails to land.
Reaper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reaper blocks a body shot from John.
I was talking to John's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Reaper lands a shoulder strike.
Reaper misses with a punch on the inside.
John misses with some punches.
John lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
John misses with some punches.
John lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Reaper fails to land.
A short uppercut from Reaper. #T3#
Reaper misses with a short punch on the inside.
John misses with a punch on the inside.
John lands a nice uppercut.
John lands a right hand.
John misses with a short punch on the inside.
John swings wildly with an uppercut but Reaper uses good head movement to avoid it.
John lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reaper.
John scores with a hook to the body.
John misses with the head strike.
Reaper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reaper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
John lands a body shot in the clinch.
John swings away with an uppercut that misses.
John lands with a left to the head.
Reaper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
John misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reaper. #T4#
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!
John fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
John blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
John doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reaper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reaper blocks an uppercut.
John misses with a hook from the clinch.
John misses with a short punch on the inside.
John misses with a punch on the inside.
Reaper blocks a body shot from John.
A head punch on the inside from John fails to land.
Reaper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reaper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reaper blocking some punches.
Reaper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
John working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
John misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by John.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparring John dominated that round.
That's time! John's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
John avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
John swings for the body but Reaper moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from John misses.
John wants to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Reaper misses.
John darts in trying to clinch
and Reaper counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John is looking to score with low kicks.
Reaper wants to counter the offense by John and move into the clinch position.
John throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reaper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reaper loads up on a big right hand but John slips the punch.
John misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Reaper paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
John just misses with a punch to the body.
Reaper tries to clinch there but John circles away.
Reaper lands with a right hand.
John misses with a low kick.
Reaper misses with a left hand
letting John counter with a right hand.
John throws an overhand right that lands on Reaper's shoulder, as Reaper tries to avoid the shot.
John swings and misses with a hook to the body.
John moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
John fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reaper, pushing him back against the cage.
Reaper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johns head.
John scores with a shot to the side of Reaper's head.
Reaper working aggressively here.
Reaper has John pressed against the cage. #T2#
John blocks an uppercut.
John swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
John tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
John misses with some punches.
John misses with a short punch on the inside.
John goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sparring John has scored more points in the clinch so far.
John tries to throw a body punch but Reaper avoids it by throwing John back against the cage.
Reaper throws a punch but it's blocked by John.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reaper.
Reaper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
John tries to throw a body punch but Reaper avoids it by throwing John back against the cage.
John misses with a punch on the inside.
Reaper misses with the head strike.
John misses with a punch on the inside.
John misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
John lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reaper backwards.
John misses with a punch on the inside.
John swings wildly with an uppercut but Reaper uses good head movement to avoid it.
John working aggressively here.
John misses with some punches.
John misses with a punch to the body.
John throws a head punch that misses.
John misses with a hook from the clinch.
John pushes Reaper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from John fails to land.
Reaper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
John misses with some punches.
Reaper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of John backwards.
John working aggressively here.
John tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reaper blocks an uppercut.
John is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reaper can do to turn this around?#T4#
John tries to work over Reaper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reaper stalls.
John throws a head punch that misses.
John lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reaper is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but John is keeping busy.
John lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
John blocks a body shot from Reaper.
John throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Reaper scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reaper.
A short right from John.
Reaper lands a shoulder strike.
John blocks a punch to the side of the head.
John tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reaper's elbow.
John misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparring John dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Reaper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jack Reaper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John misses with a double jab.
A punch lands to the side of Reaper 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Reaper cracks John with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sparring John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reaper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. John manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
John fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reaper checks it well.
Reaper throws out a counter right but John avoids it with no problem.
Reaper misses with a straight left.
John throws a solid leg kick but Reaper takes the impact on his shin and smiles at John.
Reaper slips under a jab from John.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
John throws a body shot but no joy.
John tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reaper steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from John.
John lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Reaper needs to keep his hands up - John had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Reaper closes the distance and pushes John back into the cage.
Reaper lands with a left to the head.
John misses with a punch on the inside.
Reaper is struggling to control the position.
John lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
John swings wildly with an uppercut but Reaper uses good head movement to avoid it.
John working aggressively here.
John lands with a left to the head.
Reaper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reaper misses with the head strike.
John has a couple of punches blocked by Reaper.
A head punch blocked on the inside by John.
John lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reaper backwards. #T2#
A short left from Reaper.
John tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reaper misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reaper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
John tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
John fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
John has a couple of punches blocked by Reaper.
John swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from John fails to land.
Reaper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reaper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of John backwards.
A short uppercut from John.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reaper.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reaper.
Reaper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reaper.
John is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
John throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for John.
John misses with some punches.
Reaper throws a punch but it's blocked by John.
Reaper blocks an uppercut.
Reaper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
John misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reaper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by John.
A head punch on the inside from Reaper fails to land.
Reaper blocks an uppercut.
John throws a punch but it's blocked by Reaper.
Reaper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reaper blocks a body shot from John.
Reaper blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from John fails to land.
Reaper slowing the pace effectively.#T4#
Reaper misses with a short punch on the inside.
John presses Reaper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
John blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from John.
Reaper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
John tries a body shot but Reaper blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from John. #ROC#Reaper is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
John lands a big right hand that drops Reaper! The killer instinct kicks in and John finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by John!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sparring John!
Sparring John seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 1112 Fries vs. English II
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
John needs to keep his hands up - Harris had a free shot at his head there.
A swing and a miss from Harris.
Harris's jab looks to have found its range, popping John under the eye.#CL#
Harris gets a clinch.
John misses with some punches.
Harris misses with a body punch.
John prevents a body shot from Harris.
Harris is leaning against John and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
John misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harris.
Nice body punch from Harris.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harris.
John looks winded!
Harris lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
John misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harris.
Harris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
John misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Harris.
Harris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of John backwards.
Harris misses with a punch to the body.
Harris cracks John with a nice body shot.
Harris working John over with knees to the body.
John throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Harris tries a body shot but John blocks it.
John tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harris tries to work over John's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
John goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
John blocks a body shot from Harris.
Harris lands a shoulder strike.
Harris with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Harris lands on the inside with an uppercut.
John swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
John prevents a body shot from Harris.
John has a couple of punches blocked by Harris.
Harris lands a hook that snaps the head of John backwards.
Harris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Harris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Harris - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Harris as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris lands a nice uppercut.
John's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harris makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Harris lands a shot to the body.
Harris lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt John or not.
John has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Harris seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if John can turn it around.#T2#
Harris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harris lands a knee to the head.
John goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harris blocking some punches.
Harris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of John backwards.
John lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
John swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Harris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
John tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
John takes a knee to the side of the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for John.
A short left from Harris.
Harris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Harris.
A left hand lands to the body for Harris.
John takes a shot to the head.
John takes an elbow to the forehead.
Harris lands an uppercut.
John fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harris. #T3#
Harris landing knees to the body.
Harris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with John's elbow.
Harris presses John against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Harris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harris scores a nice knee to the body.
Harris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johns head.
John's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harris scores with a shoulder strike.
John misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harris scores with a nice hook to the head.
Harris lands an uppercut.
Harris lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Harris.
John tries to work over Harris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harris lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down John.
A short right from Harris.
Harris cracks John with a nice body shot.
Harris tries to work over John's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harris.
Harris misses with a knee strike.
Harris misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Harris as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
Harris throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
John avoiding damage as Harris throws knees to the body.
Harris lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
John working aggressively here.
Harris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
John throws a punch but it's blocked by Harris.
Harris misses with a body punch.
Harris throws a punch but it's blocked by John.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harris.
Harris lands a shot to the body.
John prevents a body shot from Harris.
A right handed body shot lands from Harris.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Harris.
Harris tries to work over John's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
John throws a head punch that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harris scores with a nice hook to the head.
Harris gets through John's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harris.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harris.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harris.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raven Harris dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Harris lands with an uppercut that bounces John off the cage and back into range.
John throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harris.
Harris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that John can do to turn this around?
A shot to the liver by Harris. Beautiful body shot.
John walks into a stiff left hand from Harris.
Harris lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Harris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from John.
John takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Harris keeps the fight on the outside.
John falls off balance throwing a combination
and John takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Harris has managed to clinch.
Harris misses with a body punch.
John fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harris lands a body punch.
Harris lands a good knee to the midsection. John won't want to take too many of those.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harris.
Harris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
John is breathing heavily.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harris.
Harris blocks an uppercut.
Harris scores with a shot to the side of John's head.
Harris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Harris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of John backwards.
Harris lands with a right to the head.
Harris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of John backwards.
A right hand to the body from Harris.
John's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#John is rocked!
Harris lands a body shot.
Harris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
John is still on wobbly legs! Can Harris finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harris.
Harris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johns head.
Harris misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from John.
Harris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of John backwards.
Harris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harris.
John gets through Harris's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
John takes a shot to the head. #T2#
John blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Harris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by John.
John fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
John throws a punch but it's blocked by Harris.
John seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harris.
Harris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
John misses with the head strike.
Harris misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for John.
Harris misses with a punch to the body.
Harris lands a right hand that snaps the head of John backwards.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raven Harris has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Harris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
John has a couple of punches blocked by Harris.
A head punch on the inside from John fails to land.
John fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harris. #T3#
Harris is working John over against the cage.
John swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Harris.
A right handed body shot lands from Harris.
Harris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harris.
Harris lands a left hand that snaps the head of John backwards.
Harris lands a shoulder strike.
Harris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harris lands a body shot in the clinch.
John takes a knee to the side of the body.
Harris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Harris lands a hook that snaps the head of John backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris pushes John back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harris misses with a body punch.
Harris lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Harris lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt John or not.
Harris scores with a shoulder strike.
Harris misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Harris.
Harris struggles to land a body shot inside as John controls his hands. #T4#
Harris lands with a left to the head.
John misses with the head strike.
John blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Harris lands with a right to the head.
Harris tries to work over John's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harris lands a hook to the side of the head.
John fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harris tries to throw a body punch but John avoids it by throwing Harris back against the cage.
Harris blocks a body shot from John.
Harris lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for John.
Harris throws a knee to the head but misses.
Harris lands a hook to the side of the head.
John tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
John avoiding damage as Harris throws knees to the body.
A short left from Harris.
John lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Harris scores with a shoulder strike.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of John backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raven Harris dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Harris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from John.
John connects with a body shot that sends Harris's belly button to the back.
Jab by Harris.
Harris swats away the attempt to clinch by John.
John tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Harris ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Harris throws a leg kick which misses John's front leg but catches the back leg as John tries to avoid it.
A slow jab from Harris misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John misses with a combination
and Harris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Harris as he connects with a hook.
John looks to score with a jab to the body but Harris is just out of range.#T1#
Harris jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Harris tries to clinch up but John circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like John was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
John swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Harris lands.
Harris throws a shot to the body. #CL#
Harris forces John back against the cage and clinches.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
John tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harris's elbow.
Harris crunches a lovely knee into John's ribcage.
John takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harris is leaning against John and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
John blocks a body shot from Harris.
Harris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Harris digs a right hand underneath John's ribcage. John let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Harris pushes John back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris misses with a punch to the body.
Harris digs a right hand into John's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on John's gas tank. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Harris.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harris.
Harris lands with a right to the head.
Harris scores with a hook to the body.
Harris is leaning against John and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Harris scores with a shot to the side of John's head.
Harris lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Harris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Harris pushes John back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Harris.
Harris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
John avoiding damage as Harris throws knees to the body.
Harris lands a hook to the side of the head.
John avoiding damage as Harris throws knees to the body.
Harris lands a body punch.
Harris stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Harris is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Harris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Harris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Harris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Harris works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Harris stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Harris lands an uppercut.
Harris lands an uppercut.
John prevents a body shot from Harris.
John misses with a punch on the inside.
Harris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Harris tries to land knees in the clinch but John avoids the damage to the body.
John tries to throw a body punch but Harris avoids it by throwing John back against the cage.
Harris misses with a body punch.
Harris misses with a knee to the head.
John misses with the head strike.
Harris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harris blocking some punches.
John can't find room to land a body shot as Harris controls the action.
Harris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johns head.
John throws a head punch that misses. #KD#
Harris drops John with a big knee straight up the middle! John is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Despite the aggression on John's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
Harris pounces like a tiger and cracks John with a vicious hook! John is down but not out! Harris follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Raven Harris!
Raven Harris decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 1106 Cruz vs. Wulf
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Durant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but John manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from John! But no joy.
John throws a poor cross that misses
and Durant counters with a leg kick.
Durant wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
John throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Durant takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Durant takes a swing at John's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from John. Durant does a little dance to reset his feet.
As John backs away, Durant returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from John misses.
John misses with a combination
and Durant counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
John lands a nice shot that snaps Durant's head back.
John throws a predictable looking body shot
and Durant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Durant throws a hook but John avoids it easily.
Durant has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
John closes the distance but Durant moves to the side
and Durant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durant connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
John rushes Durant and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from John fails to land. #T2#
Durant lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
John lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Durant.
A frustrated look appears on Durant's face as he tries to break the clinch.
John tries a body shot but Durant blocks it.
John has a couple of punches blocked by Durant.
John scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durant.
Durant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
John misses with some punches.
John can't find room to land a body shot as Durant controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durant.
John working aggressively here.
Durant gets through John's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Durant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
John lands an uppercut.
John blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durant fails to pull guard.
Durant throws a punch but it's blocked by John.
Durant blocking some punches.
Durant blocks a body shot from John.
Durant lands with a left to the head. #T3##TD#
Durant manages to pull guard.
Durant has a closed guard, preventing John from standing up.
Durant trying to control the position.
John sitting in guard here, content to control.
John postures up. #SUB#
Durant is looking for a triangle but John pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Durant had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. John defends it easily.#SUB#
Durant is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
John has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Durant is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
John misses with a shot to the body
and Durant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Durant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
John misses with a looping left.
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 Kevin Durant will probably get the nod.
That's time! Durant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Durant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durant throws out a leg kick but John moves out of range and Durant only half commits. #CL2#
John gets in close and instigates a clinch.
John lands a hook to the side of the head.
John lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Durant can't find room to land a body shot as John controls the action.
John tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sparring John seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Durant jumps guard but John turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
John misses with a punch on the inside.
Durant blocks a body shot from John.
Durant jumps guard but John stands there with Durant around his waist. Durant gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durant misses with a punch to the body.
John tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
John swings away with an uppercut that misses.
John lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Durant just misses with a elbow thrown towards John's brow.
John lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Durant is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables John to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Durant. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Durant misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Durant's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Durant creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Durant blocking some punches.
John blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from John fails to land.
A short right from John on the inside.
John swings away with an uppercut that misses.
John has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Durant seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if John can turn it around.
John digs a right hand into Durant's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Durant's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
John gets through Durant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#Durant is rocked!
John creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Durant's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Durant drops to his knees and John pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sparring John!
Sparring John decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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

#R1##CL#
John rushes Takala and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Takala breaks from the clinch.
John swings widly with a right hand
and Takala counters with a one-two to the body.
John looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
John moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
John tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Takala manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Takala takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
John throws an off balance right hand
and John takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
John throws a hook but Takala blocks it.
Takala is looking for the big counter here.
John wants to clinch
letting Takala counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
John scores with a three punch combo!
A telegraphed right hand from John misses the target. #T1##CL#
John gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Takala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takala.
Still in the clinch, John scores with a nice short uppercut.
John lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takala wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Takala breaks from the clinch. #CL#
John darts in and clinches Takala up against the cage.
Takala wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but John has him pressed against the cage.
John misses with a hook from the clinch.
John misses with some punches.
Takala can't break the clinch.
John struggles to land a body shot inside as Takala controls his hands.
John lands a right hand.
John misses with some punches.
John misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Takala manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from John.
Takala let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2##CL#
John clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
John working aggressively here. #BC2#
Takala breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
John dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
John throws a looping overhand right but Takala ducks down to avoid it.
John just misses with a punch to the body.
Takala looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Takala moves away from the strike by John.
Takala circles away from the clinch attempt
and Takala counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
John looks to land a left hand but Takala moved out of range nicely.
Takala gets cracked there but stands up to it.
John ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takala moves away.
Takala swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
John misses with a hook
and Takala counters with a right hand to the body.
John tries to close the distance and clinch but Takala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from John.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takala! But no joy.
A left lands for John.
Takala swats away the attempt to clinch by John.
As John backs off Takala throws a huge counter combo but John manages to avoid it all.
Takala slips a straight right by John.#T4#
John tries to close the distance and clinch but Takala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
John has closed the distance and engaged Takala in a clinch.
John misses with some punches.
John working aggressively here.
Takala is trying to break the clinch but John has him pressed against the cage.
John lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from John fails to land.
John throws a punch but it's blocked by Takala.
A head punch on the inside from John fails to land. #BC2#
Takala breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
John tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takala swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good standup being displayed there by John as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takala looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from John misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparring John dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Takala avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
John wants to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Takala misses.
John looks to score with a jab to the body but Takala is just out of range.
Takala on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sparring John is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the liver by John. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takala throws out a counter right but John avoids it with no problem.#CL#
John has closed the distance and engaged Takala in a clinch.
Takala prevents a body shot from John.
John lands with a short shot to the head.
John misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
John prevents Takala from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Takala's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takala needs to keep his hands up - John had a free shot at his head there.
John lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
John misses with a looping left.
Takala is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice shot by John.
John throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Takala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
John jabbing away but nothing is landing.
John cracks Takala with a right hand to the side of the head.
Takala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
John misses the shot to the body.
Takala let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
John lands a jab to Takala's midsection.
Tino Takala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
John misses the body punch
and Takala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
John scores with a nice strike.
John misses the shot to the body.
Takala tries a quick counter leg kick but John is wise to it.
Takala walks into a jab.
John tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Takala manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Takala takes one to the chin there.
John throws a lazy uppercut
and Takala counters with a nice uppercut.
John ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
John works over Takala's head and body with a nice combination.
John is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takala can do to turn this around?#T3#
John pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takala throws a counter combo.
John misses the body punch
enabling Takala to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - John throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sparring John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
John misses with an uppercut. Takala saw that one coming.
Takala unleashes a big counter combination but John bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
John misses with an uppercut
and John takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
John wants to clinch.
John fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takala lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
John throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takala.
Takala lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Takala ducks right into an uppercut from John.
Takala drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
John fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takala throws out a counter right but John avoids it with no problem.
John connects with a nice looking jab.
Sloppy strikes from John. Those never looked like landing.
Takala unleashes a big counter combination but John bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
John clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
John misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Takala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
John misses with a lunging right hand
and Takala counters with a stiff right hand.
John thuds a left hand into Takala's body.
John tries to clinch but Takala is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparring John dominated that second round.
That's time! John's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
John swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takala slips a jab and a cross from John.
Takala has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A cross from John lands.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Takala is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sparring John has scored more points in the clinch so far.
John goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
John throws a head punch that misses.
John swings wildly with an uppercut but Takala uses good head movement to avoid it.
John lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John throws a head punch that misses.
John lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Takala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
John is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Takala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takala flicks out a counter leg kick but John steps away.#T1#
John tries to clinch but Takala is having none of it.
John misses with a combination
and Takala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takala slips a straight right by John.
A nice side step and Takala releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Takala doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Takala defending well as John loads up on a big left hand.
Takala throws out a counter right but John avoids it with no problem.#CL#
John moves into the clinch.
John swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Takala breaks the clinch.
John is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tino Takala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
John throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takala looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
John throws an overhand right that lands on Takala's shoulder, as Takala tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from John misses.
A combination from John does no damage.
John scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
John tries to clinch but Takala is having none of it.
John fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takala looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
John swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Takala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
John misses with a combination
and Takala counters with a left to the body. #T3#
John swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Takala counter with a right hand.
John misses with a wild body shot.
Takala swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
John swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
John throws a lazy right hand but Takala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takala throws out a counter right but John avoids it with no problem.
Takala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by John.
John backing away here, and Takala unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
John lands a head shot.
John misses with a combination
and Takala counters with a low kick, right behind John 's knee.
John throws a hook but Takala avoids it easily.#T4#
John misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Takala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
John misses with a few strikes there.
John misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Takala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
John with a jab.
John misses the shot to the body.
John is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
John moves to clinch but Takala breaks away
letting Takala counter with a right hand.
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!
John looks to land a right hand but Takala moved out of range.
Takala tries a quick counter leg kick but John is wise to it.
John swings for the body but Takala moves out of range.
Takala doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sparring John showed his dominance in that final round.
Well John 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SYN 1096 Cruz vs McBean II
Date: Sep 15, 2024

#R1#
Coppola shoots in for a takedown but John shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
John scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Coppola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by John.
Coppola walks into a stiff left hand from John.
Coppola is looking to clinch.
Coppola attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
John bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Coppola's head.#CUT#It looks like Salvatore Coppola has been cut.
John connects with the punch.
John lands a nice hook to Coppola's body. Coppola takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Coppola throws a sloppy head kick and John moves out of range easily.
John wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
John swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab by John.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coppola looks up at the clock. Bad move! John lands a right hand from hell, dropping Coppola. John pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sparring John!
Our winner, Sparring John, 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: SYN 1091 Ryan vs Exotic
Date: Aug 25, 2024

#R1#
Choke is looking to clinch.
John misses with a series of wild punches.
Choke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
John cracks Choke with a good jab.#TD#
Choke looking to score a takedown here. John is defending well but Choke drives through and ends up in John's guard.
Choke throwing strikes from guard but John blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. John is keeping the position for now.
John preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Choke throwing strikes from guard but John blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Choke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Choke works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
John pushes Choke off looking to stand but Choke dives back in and keeps control.
John wants to control but Choke is keeping busy.
Choke is looking to advance position but John won't allow it.
Choke lands strikes from half guard.
John is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
John is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Choke scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
John wants to improve his position but Choke is controlling well. #T2#
Choke landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Choke seems to be looking for submissions.
Choke throwing shots but John is blocking nicely.
Choke prevents John from improving his position.
John is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
John is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Choke's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Choke's back!
Choke breaks John's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Choke drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but John manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Choke has John in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Choke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
John controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Choke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Let's hope that John has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
John got a little sloppy there for a moment and Choke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, John has managed to get both his arms back between Choke's legs - danger averted.
John wants to stand but Choke has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Choke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. John doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. John manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
John showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Choke looking for subs off his back but John has passed one foot through into half guard.
Choke gets full guard.
John must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
John controls from within his opponent's guard.
John's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
John trying to control but Choke is working from the bottom.
John trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
John wants to stand but Choke is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Choke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. John gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
John trying to stand up but can't free himself from Choke's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Choke dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
John misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Choke drops down looking for a counter takedown but John sprawls and moves away.
John misses with a wild body shot.
Nice sprawl there from John as Choke shoots in.
Choke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
John scores with a nice right hand.
Choke shoots in and drives through. John sprawls well.
John thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by John.
John scores with a nice head shot.
John swings for the body but Choke moves out of range.
Sparring John is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
John lands the left hand.#CL2#
John rushes Choke and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Choke drops down looking for an ankle pick but John pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
John throws an overhand right that lands on Choke's shoulder, as Choke tries to avoid the shot.
Choke is looking for a counter combo.
John tries to clinch but Choke moves away #TD#
and Choke counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Choke is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but John is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Choke swings around for an armbar but John sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Choke's guard.
Choke trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Choke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
John wants to control from the top but Choke keeps moving. #T2##SUB#
Choke is looking for a triangle but John pushes his legs off easily.
Choke keeping moving, preventing John from controlling successfully.
John slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
David Choke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Choke tries to improve position but can't.
John is looking to take a break and control but Choke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
John tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Choke is trying to improve his position.
The referee asks John politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. John prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
John tries to stand but Choke is controlling his head.
Choke is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Choke manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Choke seems to be working for a kimura but John defends the submission attempt.
John slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
John is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
Choke actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Choke is staying active underneath John, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Choke looking for submissions off his back.
John wants to take a breather but Choke is having none of it.
John seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #SUB#
Choke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Choke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
It looks like John is going to stand back up.
John not doing much here.
Choke is not content to let John control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparring John showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
John throws a body shot but no joy.
Choke is looking to counter the offense by John and move into the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Choke 's head but he takes it in his stride.
John misses the shot to the body.
John has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
John has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
John gets a clinch.
John prevents a takedown attempt there.
John is pressed up against the cage. Choke has hold of a leg and is looking to drag John down to the mat. John avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Choke tries for a takedown but John circles away easily
and John counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
John misses with a wild body shot. #T1##CL#
Choke rushes John and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
John breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Choke shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Choke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Choke seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Choke is working for a submission of some sort.
John wants to control but Choke is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Choke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
John wants to get back to his feet.
John wants to get back to full guard.
John is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
John wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Choke seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Choke looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Choke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Choke passes to full mount!
John blocking the ground and pound.
Choke breaks from John's wrist control and lands an elbow.
John is in a horrible position here. Choke smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
John avoids a series of strikes thrown by Choke. #T4#
John tries to lock up and control but Choke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Choke lands a heavy elbow.
Choke pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Choke cracks John with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
John avoids a series of strikes thrown by Choke.
Choke landing strikes, looking to finish! #SUB#
Choke with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
John really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Choke looking to finish with strikes here!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Choke!

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

#R1#
Beach looks to land a left hand but John moved out of range nicely.
John keeps the fight on the outside.
Beach tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Beach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
John looks to throw the jab but Beach is out of range.
John throws a right hand that Beach ducks under and follows up with a left that Beach also avoids with ease.
John slips under a jab from Beach.
John uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beach.
John circles away from the clinch attempt
and John counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beach thinking.
John misses with a hook. Beach ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach moves out of range as John strikes.
John swats away the attempt to clinch by Beach.
Beach tries to clinch but John moves away
and John counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sammy Beach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beach takes one on the button.
Beach has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Beach uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from John.#T1#
A big left from Beach misses. #CL#
Beach has managed to clinch.
John pushes Beach back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
John lands on the inside with an uppercut.
John misses with the head strike.
John lands a shoulder strike.
John misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
John's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beach throws a nice looking combination but John bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beach darts in trying to clinch
and John counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
John throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
John keeps the fight on the outside.
John is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Beach with a body shot.
John connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
John circles away from the clinch attempt.
John swings for the body but Beach moves out of range.
Beach tries to clinch up but John circles away and keeps his distance.
John is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Beach gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Beach fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like John was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Beach fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beach lands with a hook. John tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Beach fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch but John swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
John pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Beach back to the cage. John follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
John circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from John.
Beach tries to clinch up.
John is looking for the big counter here.
Beach moves in looking to clinch but John pushes him off.
John misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from John misses.
Beach tries to clinch up
and John counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Beach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from John.
John smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
John changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
John thuds a left hand into Beach's body.
Beach tries to clinch up.
John steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beach.
Beach throws a body punch but John moves out of range.
Beach wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from John! But no joy.
Beach on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Beach tries to clinch but fails miserably
and John counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Beach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beach moves in looking to clinch but John pushes him off.#CL#
Beach has closed the distance and engaged John in a clinch. #BC2#
John manages to break the clinch.
John misses with an uppercut.
A quick step to the side and Beach tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
John feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beachs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
John circles away from the clinch attempt
and John counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beach takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A lazy left from John finds it's target.
John misses with a few strikes there.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but John paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Donk. John catches Beach right on the button with a cross.
John throws a jab when Beach was well out of range.
John throws a hook but Beach avoids it easily.
John tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beach was well out of range. Poor timing from John.
John throws the left hand but Beach avoids the punch easily.
John swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
John avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
John is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Beach with a body shot.
John swats away the attempt to clinch by Beach.
John lands a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparring John dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Beach tries to clinch but John is having none of it.
A countering left hand to the body from John misses.
John looks to land a combination. Beach sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Beach moves in looking to clinch but John pushes him off.
John clobbers Beach with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
John misses with a straight left.
Beach lands with a right hand.
John avoids the body shot from Beach.
John swats away the attempt to clinch by Beach.
John has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
John scores with a jab to the jaw.
John lands a lovely overhand right.
John with a nice cross.
Beach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
John throws a hook but Beach avoids it easily.
John throws an overhand right that lands on Beach's shoulder, as Beach tries to avoid the shot.
John comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Beach tries to clinch up.#T1#
John throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beach is looking to clinch but John is avoiding it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from John 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.
John circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
John keeps the fight on the outside.
John connects with a body shot.
John swats away the attempt to clinch by Beach.
John has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Beach doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
John blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
John lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
John's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
John getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
John cracks Beach with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Beach fails with an attempt to clinch.
John looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Beach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from John.
Beach wants to clinch but John slips to the side
and John counters with a straight right hand.
Beach looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beach misses with a wild combination.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up but John swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Danga de danga de dang - John scores with a four punch combination!
John lands a jab to the head.
Beach tries to clinch
and John counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
John listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
John digs a good hook to Beach's body.
John punishes Beach's body with a nice straight punch.
John throws out a powerful jab.
John misses with a two punch combination.
John swats away the attempt to clinch by Beach.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Beach doesn't manage to clinch there - John circles away.
John throws a series of punches but Beach avoids them all with ease.
Beach seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
John misses with a straight right. #CL#
Beach pushes John up against the cage in a clinch.
John swings wildly with an uppercut but Beach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beach pushes John back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Beach gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Beach lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Beach blocking some punches.
John tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beach working aggressively here.
John tries to break free but Beach pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
John breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beach slips under a jab from John.
Beach on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Beach tries to clinch up.
Beach tries to clinch but John is having none of it.
Beach lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
John throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beach doesn't manage to clinch there - John circles away.
John throws a body punch but Beach moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from John.
A swing and a miss from Beach.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but John paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beach misses with a two punch combination.
John lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Beach displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as John throws out the jab.
John moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Beach comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but John paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
John avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
John now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Beach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from John.
John looks to land a combination but Beach avoids it well.
A big right from John misses.
Beach tries to clinch but John moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparring John showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
John swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Beach has closed the distance and engaged John in a clinch.
John throws a head punch that misses.
Beach misses with some punches.
Beach misses with a body punch. #BC2#
John manages to break the clinch.
Beach tries to clinch but John moves out of range.
Beach is looking to clinch but John is avoiding it.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up but John swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beach wants to clinch up but John keeps it at a distance.
Beach is looking to clinch.
Beach takes one to the chin there.
Beach throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John misses with a wild body shot.
John thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beach scores with a jab to the jaw.
John cracks Beach with a right hand to the side of the head.
Beach takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
John takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Beach tries to clinch up but John circles away and keeps his distance.
John throws a shot from downtown. Beach moves away and avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beach has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from John finds it's way round the side to connect with Beach's head.
John connects with a crisp jab.
Beach moves in looking to clinch but John pushes him off.
Beach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice side step and John releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Beach tries to clinch there but John circles away.
Despite the aggression on John's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Beach is looking to clinch but John is avoiding it.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but John paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beach throws a series of punches but John moves out of range.
John lands a nice shot that snaps Beach's head back.
John loads up on a big right hand but Beach slips the punch.
Sammy Beach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
John goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
John scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
Beach closes the distance and pushes John back into the cage.
John prevents a body shot from Beach.
John lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beach backwards.
John lands a left hand.
John lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beach.
A right hand to the body from John.
Sammy Beach has scored more points in the clinch so far.
John blocking some punches.
Beach takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
John manages to break the clinch.
John swats away the attempt to clinch by Beach.
Beach displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as John throws out the jab.
Beach throws a looping overhand right but John ducks down to avoid it.
Beach wants to clinch
and Beach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Beach ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Beach looks to clinch
and John connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
John looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beach wants to clinch
and John counters with a straight right hand.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up but John swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beach tries to clinch up
and John counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from John.
Beach works the jab nicely.
Beach wants to clinch
letting John counter with a right hand.
John bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beach's head.
A big left from John misses.
John throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Beach tries to clinch but fails miserably
and John counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beach tries to clinch up
and John counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Beach swings away with a body shot that misses
letting John counter with a right hand.
John scores with a jab. Beach acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Beach slips under a jab.
Beach gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
John keeps the fight on the outside.
John swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
John cracks Beach with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
John dips to his left and cracks Beach with an uppercut!
John circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beach scores with a jab. John acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
John moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beach misses the shot to the body.
John swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SYN 1076 Kamara vs Noeigati
Date: Jun 16, 2024

#R1#
John throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Castellanos.
John checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
John ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Castellanos tries to work over John's front leg with a kick but John checks it.
John now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Castellanos throws a jab but it's blocked by John.
John throws out a loose jab but Castellanos uses good head movement to avoid it.
John jabs Castellanos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A slow jab from John misses its intended target. #CL#
Castellanos has closed the distance and engaged John in a clinch.
John lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Castellanos.#T1#
Castellanos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
John misses with a hook to the ribs.
John misses with a shot to the kidneys.
John's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Castellanos can't find room to land a body shot as John controls the action.
Castellanos swings wildly with an uppercut but John uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castellanos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
John breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
John throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castellanos is looking to counter with a body kick.
John fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Castellanos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
John just misses with a punch to the body.
John swings widly with a right hand
and Castellanos counters with a stiff right hand.
Castellanos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from John. Those never looked like landing.
Sparring John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Castellanos misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheers as John lands an impressive looking overhand right. Castellanos doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castellanos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castellanos has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Undisputed in the buildup to the fight.
John lands a nice looking body shot.
John swings away with a body shot that misses
and Castellanos counters with a nice body shot.
John looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
John will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
John wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Castellanos misses with a leg kick.
Castellanos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
John lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Castellanos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Castellanos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
John swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Castellanos counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Castellanos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
John jabs Castellanos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
John misses with a body shot
and Castellanos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castellanos misses with a body shot.
John throws a sloppy body shot #KD#
and Castellanos counters with a nice right hand that sends John toppling to the canvas! John scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Castellanos finish him?!#ROC#John is rocked!
John misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Castellanos counters with a huge right that knocks John out cold! Castellanos is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jose Castellanos!
Jose Castellanos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HZN 21 Ivanovic v McBean II
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1#
Rutger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
John throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Rutger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rutger scores with a push kick.
Rutger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rutger throws a lazy right hand but John sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutger. John does a little dance to reset his feet.
John takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rutger throws a body kick that misses
and John counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
John throws a right hand that Rutger ducks under and follows up with a left that Rutger also avoids with ease.
John throws a right hand that Rutger ducks under and follows up with a left that Rutger also avoids with ease.
Rutger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
John fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutger manages to avoid it.
Rutger throws a body punch but John moves out of range.
Rutger has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Rutger misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and John releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Donk. Rutger catches John right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
John scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
John throws a looping overhand right but Rutger ducks down to avoid it.
John misses with a wild combination. #T1#
John misses the jab.
John looks to throw the jab but Rutger is out of range.
John throws a hook but Rutger avoids it easily.
Rufus Rutger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
John scores with a body shot.
Rutger looks to throw the jab but John is out of range.
Rutger cracks John with an open hand slap.
John keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutger swings away with a body shot that misses
and John counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rutger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as John throws out the jab.
John lands with a shot to the body.
John takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rutger throws a good cross that connects.
Rutger throws a leg kick but John sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rutger is looking to wear down John with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
John has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rutger finds it's way round the side to connect with John's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
John throws a hook but Rutger avoids it easily.
Rutger throws a quick counter kick to the body but John avoids it.#T2#
Rutger just misses with a punch to the body.
John throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rutger is looking to counter punch.
John throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab from Rutger.
John rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rutger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
John swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from John.
John throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rutger.
John throws a shot from downtown. Rutger moves away and avoids it.
John throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
John avoids the body shot from Rutger.
Rutger throws a body kick that misses
and John counters with a straight right hand.
John throws a right and a left that both miss.
John checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
Rutger misses with a straight left.
Rutger misses with a right hand
and John counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rutger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and John counters with a nice uppercut.
Rutger lands a really nice looking cross but John seems unphased.
Rutger throws a head kick that misses.
Rutger swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by John.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutger. John does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rutger swings for the body but John moves out of range.
John takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A looping hook to the body misses from John. Rutger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for John. That snapped Rutger's head back.
Rutger throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from John misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutger. John does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rutger looks to land a body kick but John moved away.
Rutger throws out a loose jab but John uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Rutger scores with a nice head shot.
Rutger throws a leg kick but John sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rutger needs to keep his hands up - John had a free shot at his head there.
Rutger keeps John at a distance using the push kick.
A lazy left from Rutger finds it's target.
The fighters circling - Rutger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
John displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rutger throws a body kick that misses
and Rutger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
John avoids the body shot from Rutger.
Rutger misses with an uppercut
and John counters with a nice uppercut.
Rutger misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from John does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rutger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rutger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rutger takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sparring John will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rutger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
John takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rutger misses with a body punch
and John counters with a left to the body.
Rutger lands a nice hook to John's body. John takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
John throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from John misses.
Rutger throws a body shot but no joy.
John throws a lazy right hand but Rutger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
John uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutger.
John swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rutger throws a sloppy head kick and John moves out of range easily.
Rutger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and John counters with a straight right hand.
John fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutger manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rutger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and John makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rutger misses with a shot to the body
and John counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rutger misses with a jab to the body
and John counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rutger is defended easily by John.
Rutger misses with a hook
and John counters with a straight right hand.
Rutger misses with a hook.
John throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
John's corner calls for a 1-2. John obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
John throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rutger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but John manages to avoid it.
Rutger throws a big shot that misses.
Sparring John seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rutger looks to throw a body kick
and John cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
John lands a nice looking body shot.
Rutger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but John was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutger.
Rutger throws a leg kick but John moved away.
John looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
John throws a series of punches but Rutger avoids them all with ease.
John has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
John fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutger manages to avoid it.#T2#
John misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutger.
Rutger slips a straight right by John.
A little feinted left hand from Rutger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rutger has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
John keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutger swings away with a body shot that misses
and John counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rutger's corner calls for a 1-2. Rutger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
John dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rutger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rutger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rutger misses with a hook to the body
and John makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rutger throws a shot from downtown. John moves away and avoids it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rutger might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rutger scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rutger throws a leg kick
enabling John to counter with a crisp jab.
Rutger slips under a jab.
Rutger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Rutger misses with an attempted mid kick.
It seemed like John was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rutger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
John lands a jab to Rutger's midsection.
John cracks a nice hook into Rutger's ribs.
John throws a hook to the side of Rutger's head but Rutger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from John. Those never looked like landing.
John throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rutger tries to work over John's front leg with a kick but John checks it.
Rutger misses with a lunging right hand
and John counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
John fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
John connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rutger momentarily.
Rutger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from John.
John now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
John throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rutger misses the body punch
and John counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rutger throws a poor cross that misses
and John counters with a stiff right hand.
Rutger digs a good hook to John's body. #T4#
John steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutger.
John misses with a hook. Rutger ducked under it nicely.
Rutger throws a shot from downtown. John moves away and avoids it.
John misses with a hook.
Rutger scores with a crisp jab that stopped John in his tracks.
Rutger looks to score with a jab to the body but John is just out of range.
Rutger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
John on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rutger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but John moves away.
John defending well as Rutger loads up on a big left hand.
John misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutger misses with a leg kick
and John counters with a straight right hand.
Rutger avoids the body shot from John.
Rutger connects with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparring John showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
An inside leg kick from Rutger misses.
Rutger connects with a good right hand that stumbles John. John circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sloppy strikes from John. Those never looked like landing.
Rutger misses with an uppercut
and John counters with a nice uppercut.
Rutger lands a nice looking body kick.
Rutger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rutger misses with a straight right.
John avoids the body shot from Rutger.
That kick from Rutger tenderised John's leg. John is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rutger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
John lands with a right hand.
John throws a body shot but no joy.
Rutger swings for the body but John moves out of range.
John looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
John ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutger moves away.
Rutger throws a lazy right hand but John sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
John misses the jab.#T1#
Rutger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rutger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract John.
Rutger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rutger swings widly with a right hand
and John counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rutger thinking.
Rutger throws a quick head kick that skims the top of John's head.
John throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rutger misses with a hook
and Rutger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
John swings for the body but Rutger moves out of range.
John fails to land with a series of punches.
Rutger throws a right hand that misses
and John counters with a left and a right that stings Rutger.
Rutger tests John's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by John.
Rutger connects with the punch.
Rutger takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
Rutger throws a leg kick
enabling John to counter with a crisp jab.
John doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rutger throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and John counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rutger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rutger throws out a leg kick but John moves out of range and Rutger only half commits.
John moves into range and connects with a jab.
John jabs Rutger right on the nose. Rutger blinks but takes it well.
Rutger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
John has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rutger.
Rutger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from John.
John throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rutger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
John lands an overhand right.
Rutger looks to throw the jab but John is out of range.
John doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Rutger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rutger there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rutger lands a head shot.
John throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
John throws a body shot but no joy.
John moves away from the strike by Rutger.
John on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice uppercut there from Rutger.
John throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab from Rutger.
John lands with a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rutger.
Rutger misses with a head kick.
Rutger misses the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
John moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
John ducks under a wild hook from Rutger.
John connects with a body shot.
Rutger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
No joy there for John, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
John just misses with a punch to the body.
John lands a jab to the nose.
A lazy body kick from Rutger
and John counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
John dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rutger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and John has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
John connects with a body shot that sends Rutger's belly button to the back.
Rutger moves out of range as John strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutger pivots, looking for a leg kick but John is out of range and Rutger settles back down.
John will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparring John really 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.#R4#
Rutger throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
John connects with a body shot that sends Rutger's belly button to the back.
John moves out of range of the strikes.
John bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
John tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutger was well out of range. Poor timing from John.
John looks to land a combination but Rutger avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Rutger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rutger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A head kick by Rutger misses
and John counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rutger lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rutger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
John moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rutger throws a chopping leg kick but John manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
John checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rutger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but John moves away.#T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Rutger finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rutger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and John counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Rutger.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
John moves out of range of the body kick from Rutger.
John misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rutger throws a jab but it's blocked by John.
Rutger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Rutger.
John lands a nice shot to the body.
John looks to land a right hand but Rutger moved out of range.
It looked like Rutger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
John throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rutger lands with a nice body punch.
Rutger avoids the body shot from John.
Rutger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of John's head.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Rutger misses the target.
A low kick lands for Rutger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
John moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
John slips a straight right by Rutger.
Rutger scores with a sloppy right hand. John should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutger. John does a little dance to reset his feet.
John is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rutger with a body shot.
Rutger throws a lazy right hand but John sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rutger slips under a jab.
Rutger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
John has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rutger.
John ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutger moves away.
John throws a one two combo.
Rutger gets off balance looking for a body kick
and John counters with a nice uppercut.
John uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rutger.
Rutger misses with a straight left. #T3#
Rutger punishes John's body with a nice straight punch.
John throws a nice looking combination but Rutger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rutger thinks about countering with a body kick.
John throws a series of punches but Rutger moves out of range.
Rutger misses the body punch
and John cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
John misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rutger throws a hook but John blocks it.
John throws a hook but Rutger blocks it.
John throws a right hand that Rutger ducks under and follows up with a left that Rutger also avoids with ease.
Rutger shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rutger slips under a jab.
Rutger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by John.
Rutger throws an off balance right hand
and John counters with a nice uppercut.
Rutger throws a wild body kick that John sees coming a mile off.
John scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Rutger lands a nice hook to John's body. John takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice defenses there by Rutger.
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!
John misses with an uppercut. Rutger saw that one coming.
John slips a jab from Rutger.
John appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rutger throws a front kick that sends John stumbling back into the cage.
John defending well as Rutger loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and John releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rutger looks to score with a jab to the body but John is just out of range.
As Rutger backs off John throws a huge counter combo but Rutger manages to avoid it all.
John blocks a low kick nicely.
John looks to land a right hand but Rutger moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Rutger misses the target.
John uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutger.
John throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
John misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
John scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rutger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A right-left combo lands from John.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparring John dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Rutger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A combination from John does no damage.
John waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rutger.
Rutger throws a body shot but no joy.
John is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
John lands a jab-cross combination.
Rutger works the jab nicely.
John on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rutger swings for the body but John moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from John misses.
John throws a right and a left that both miss.
John just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutger misses with an uppercut. John saw that one coming.
Rutger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but John moves away.
John walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
John lands a jab to Rutger's midsection.
Rutger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Rutger throws a body punch but John moves out of range.
John staying out of range there.
Rutger tries to work over John's front leg with a kick but John checks it.
John uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutger.
A cross from Rutger lands.
Rufus Rutger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John misses the shot to the body.
Rutger sizes up John with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rutger lands with an uppercut that bounces John off the cage and back into range.
John wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
John's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rutger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! John scrambles back to his feet.
Rutger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
John looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutger is just out of range.
A right-left combo lands from John.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
John checks a leg kick. #T2#
John takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
John looks to throw the jab but Rutger is out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from John.
John throws a combination that misses
and Rutger counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
John is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
John misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutger.
John blocks a head kick by Rutger.
John misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rutger misses with a jab to the body
and John counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutger throws a looping overhand right but John ducks down to avoid it.
John walks into a stiff left hand from Rutger.
Rutger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rutger throws a poor cross that misses
and John counters with a stiff right hand.
Rutger throws a hook but John blocks it.
John looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutger is just out of range.#T3#
John lands a body shot.
Rutger slips a jab and a cross from John.
A swing and a miss from Rutger.
John works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
John jabs Rutger right on the nose. Rutger blinks but takes it well.
Rutger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but John is out of range.
John blocks the body kick.
Rutger misses with a kick to the body.
Rutger throws a jab when John was well out of range.
John jabs Rutger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rutger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from John. Rutger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rutger connects with the punch.
Rutger throws a poor cross that misses
and John counters with a series of strikes. Rutger will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from John. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - John throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
John uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutger.
John throws a looping overhand right but Rutger ducks down to avoid it.
Rutger misses with a jab to the body
and John counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rutger thinking.
Rutger misses the jab.
John takes one to the chin there.
A shot to the body from Rutger misses
and John counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rutger throws a lazy body kick
and John counters with a straight right hand.
John uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutger.
It seemed like John was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rutger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutger throws a low kick but John avoids it.
A low kick from Rutger misses
and John makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rutger throws a lazy body kick
and John cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
John scores with a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sparring John.
Well John has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sparring John!
Sparring John is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Sparring John 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: HZN 17 Harris V Rutger
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Zuev misses with the combination.
Zuev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
John is looking for a counter combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zuev. John does a little dance to reset his feet.
John's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zuev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! John scrambles back to his feet.
Zuev scores with a hook.
John misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aleksandr Zuev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
John avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
John looks to score with a jab to the body but Zuev is just out of range.
Zuev throws a right and a left that John avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zuev misses with a combination
and John counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zuev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zuev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling John to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Zuev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zuev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
John avoids the body shot from Zuev.
It looked like John wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zuev wants to clinch.
Zuev just misses with a punch to the body.
Zuev connects with a jab.
John dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Zuev misses.
John has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zuev.
Zuev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zuev misses with a low kick.
Zuev scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Zuev tests John's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zuev misses with a low kick.
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!
Zuev tests John's chin there with a solid looking shot.
John slips a straight right by Zuev.
Sloppy strikes from John. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
John tries to keep at a distance but Zuev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zuev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but John has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
I was talking to John's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
John misses with a body punch.
John tries to break free but Zuev pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Zuev breaks from the clinch.
Zuev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! John had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
John takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zuev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
John blocks a head kick by Zuev.
Zuev closes the distance but John moves to the side
and John counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Zuev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by John.
Zuev throws a combination. John tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Zuev throws a head kick that misses.
John blocks a head kick by Zuev.
John was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
John blocks the body kick.
Zuev misses with a combination
and John cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zuev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zuev jabs John right on the nose. John blinks but takes it well.
John avoids the head kick by Zuev.
A quick step to the side and John tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
John throws a series of punches but Zuev avoids them all with ease.
John dodges the punch combination from Zuev.
John throws a big counter combination but Zuev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
John avoids the body shot from Zuev.
John bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
John lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
John misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from John. Zuev does a little dance to reset his feet.
John is looking to wear down Zuev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
John throws a poor cross that misses
and Zuev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
John ducks right into an uppercut from Zuev.
Zuev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and John counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Zuev takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zuev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
John breaks from the clinch.
John scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Zuev dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Zuev closes the distance and clinches. #CUT#It looks like Aleksandr Zuev has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from John.
A quick uppercut on the inside from John. #BC#
John pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zuev scores with a nice strike.
John swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zuev motions for John to come forward. Zuev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zuev has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
John blocks a head kick by Zuev.
A head kick misses from Zuev.
John staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev misses with a body kick.
Zuev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed John momentarily.
Zuev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zuev closes the distance looking to clinch
and John counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
John uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zuev.
Zuev throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like John wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Zuev forces John back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Zuev breaks the clinch.
Zuev lands with a right hand.
Zuev throws a combination that misses
and John counters with a right hand to the body.
Zuev is breathing heavily.
John takes a swing at Zuev's ribcage but misses.
Zuev throws a leg kick but John sees it coming and checks it nicely.
John looks to throw the jab but Zuev is out of range.
Zuev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
John swings and misses with a hook to the body.
John takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Zuev looks to move away, John throws a big counter combo but Zuev just gets out of the way.
Zuev throws a series of punches but John moves out of range.
Aleksandr Zuev seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
A nice leg kick from Zuev, right into the meat of the thigh.
John takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zuev moves in looking to clinch but John pushes him off.
John went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
John fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
John wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zuev throws a looping overhand right but John ducks down to avoid it.
John misses with a body shot.
Zuev throws out a counter right but John avoids it with no problem.
Zuev tries to clinch up.
John cracks Zuev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
John connects with a body shot.
John misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zuev.
Zuev thows a left - swing and a miss!
John scores with a jab. Zuev acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
John takes a swing at Zuev's ribcage but misses.
Zuev steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Zuev throws a predictable looking body shot
and John counters with a left right combination that sends Zuev crashing to the mat - John wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Zuev out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sparring John!
Sparring John decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HZN 11 Harris v Machine
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
John misses with a wild combination.
John misses with a series of wild punches.
Steel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from John.
Steel tries a head kick but it misses.
Steel throws a lazy uppercut
and John counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
John jabbing away but nothing is landing.
John slips a straight right by Steel.
John bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steel's head.
Steel throws a shot to the body.
Steel scores with a nice head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. John eats them both and turns towards Steel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Steel scores with a three punch combo! #TD#
John gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
John pushes Steel off and scrambles back to his feet. #T1#
John misses with a double jab
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
John just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. John doesn't seem bothered though.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
John has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Steel finds it's way round the side to connect with John's head.
A left lands for Steel.
Steel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and John counters with a lovely straight right hand!
John keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel moves out of range of the strikes.
Steel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but John swivels and escapes.
John misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
John tries to keep at a distance but Steel has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel. #T2#
John is looking to break free of the clinch but Steel has double underhooks. #TD#
Steel has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics John uses from the top position.
Steel seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Steel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. John manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Steel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
John controls Steel momentarily but Steel frees himself.
Steel passes into half guard. #SUB#
Steel seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
John is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Steel is looking for a kimura but John is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steel to get the leverage. #T3#
Steel is trying to control the action in half guard but John is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Steel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
John felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Steel wants to pass to mount but John is defending the position.
Steel working over John with some ground and pound. John looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
John avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Steel.
Steel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
John is trying is best to control the position here.
Steel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
John is trying to maintain the position but Steel is very close to passing his half guard.
Steel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Steel works his way into side control. #T4#
You can see the frustration on John's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
John defending against the ground and pound.
Steel tries to score with some ground and pound. John controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Steel cracks John with a big right hand but John just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
John can't do much from the bottom here.
Who's going to make the next move?#SUB#
Steel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Steel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, John has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Steel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Steel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Steel misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Steel landing strikes.
John tries to bench press Steel off him but Steel keeps the position.
Steel tries to score with some ground and pound. John controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
John struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Steel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but John is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here.#SUB#
Steel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. John knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Steel throwing strikes but John manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
John wants to stand but Steel has his arm trapped.
Steel is trying to improve his position.
Steel is trying to control John's posture but John avoids it.
John wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working.
Steel can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
John taking a breather here.
John tries to stand but Steel is controlling his head.
Steel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but John wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Steel struggling a bit here.
John controlling the position.
Steel is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
John tries to stand but Steel is controlling his head. #T3#
Steel is looking to reverse the position.
Steel regains half guard.
Steel has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Steel is trying to maintain the position but John is very close to passing his half guard.
Steel is refusing to be controlled, as John sits in half guard.
Steel is looking to improve his position.
Steel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Steel.
Steel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
John trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
John got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, John has managed to get both his arms back between Steel's legs - danger averted.
John stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
Steel looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel keeping moving, preventing John from controlling successfully.
John pushes down on Steel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Steel regains full guard. Nicely done.
John trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel has control of John's left arm, preventing John from doing any damage.
Steel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that John can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Steel is looking for a triangle but John pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Steel is looking for a triangle but John pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Cole Steel will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Steel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from John.
John ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
John looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cole Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel throws the left hand but John avoids the punch easily.
Steel dives in for a single leg takedown but John sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Steel digs a right hand into John's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on John's gas tank. #BC2#
John escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cole Steel is winning the standup battle so far.
Steel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
John with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steel to score with a decent uppercut.
Steel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from John on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
John connects with a body shot that sends Steel's belly button to the back.
John misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from John.
Some wild striking there from John.
Steel throws a big counter combination but John scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Steel lands with an uppercut that bounces John off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Steel looks to land a left hand but John moved out of range nicely.
Steel throws a hook but John blocks it.
John throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it. #KD2#
John drops Steel with a beautiful combination! Steel stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - John is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Cole Steel has been cut.
Steel works the jab nicely.
Steel slips a jab and a cross from John.
Sparring John is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but John was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Steel looks to land a combination but John avoids it well.
John lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
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!
Steel lands a glancing blow to the side of John's head.
Steel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from John.
John connects with a jab.
Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. John sees it coming and avoids it easily.
John let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Steel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Steel misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Steel misses its intended target. #T2#
A left and a right from Steel both land. Nice combination.
John looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
Steel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Steel lands a lovely overhand right.
John throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel lands with a hook. John tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Steel slips under a jab.
John swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
John scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steel doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice uppercut lands for Steel. That snapped John's head back.
Steel misses with an uppercut
and John connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steel lands with a good body shot.
Steel throws a lazy right hand but John sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A combination from Steel does no damage.
John looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Steel takes a swing at John's ribcage but misses.
Steel slips under a jab.
John throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Steel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
John is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Steel scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sparring John has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John gets back to full guard.
John controls Steel momentarily but Steel frees himself.
Steel trying to control but John is working from the bottom.
John 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.#T4#
Steel postures up in John's guard and throws a big left but John blocks it.
John avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Steel wants to control from the top but John keeps moving. #SUB2#
John has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
John keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass.
Steel lands a couple of digs.
Steel wants to pass the guard but John is keeping the position.
Cole Steel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cole Steel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Steel got a little sloppy there for a moment and John has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel has managed to get both his arms back between John's legs - danger averted.

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 Cole Steel.
Well Steel 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Steel!
Our winner, Cole Steel, 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: HZN 5 Tuytuhlz v Tampukpuk
Date: Feb 02, 2024

#R1#
A punch combination from Spice misses.
A big right from Spice misses.
Spice uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from John.
A head kick from Spice lands but John takes it in his stride.
John lands an overhand right.
John throws a right and a left that Spice avoids nicely.
John digs a good body shot into Spice's ribs.
John's jab looks to have found its range, popping Spice under the eye.
A jab from Spice misses.
John swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by John!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
John throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Spice misses the target.
Spice throws a predictable looking body shot #KD2#
and John counters with a nice right hand that sends Spice toppling to the canvas! Spice scrambles and gets back to his feet - can John finish him?!#ROC2#Spice is rocked!
John walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Spice drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! John swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Spice's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sparring John!
After winning the bout, Sparring John thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HZN 2 Covington vs Marek
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Kula misses with a wild body shot.
Kula closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Good shot there by Kula.
John scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kula takes one to the chin there.
Kula swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kula misses with the combination.
Kula bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kula looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
John with a nice cross.
A telegraphed right hand from John misses the target.
It looked like Kula wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kula scores with a shot to the body.
Kula throws a jab but it's blocked by John.
Kula feints a jab promting John to slip. Kula then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. John slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kula scores with a jab to the head.
John misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
The fighters circling - John throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kula fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
John lands a jab to the head.
John lands a right hook to the body.
John throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kula on the side of the head.
Kula cracks John with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kula sizes up John with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
John misses with a double jab
and Kula counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kula's jab looks to have found its range, popping John under the eye.
Kula scores with a push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kula connects with a crisp jab.
Kula bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kula closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice body punch from Kula.
Kula scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
John walks into a jab.
Kula moves out of range of the strikes.
Kula scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kula misses with a double jab
enabling John to counter with a crisp jab.
Kula falls off balance throwing a combination
and John counters with a lovely straight right hand!
John rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kula moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kula takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kula pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from John misses the target.
John connects with a body shot.
Nice body punch from John.
Kula lands a slapping body shot.
John punishes Kula's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
John misses with a looping right.
A jab from Kula misses.
As Kula backs off John throws a huge counter combo but Kula manages to avoid it all.
Kula takes a swing at John's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - John throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Kula wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kula scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kula ducks down and throws a hook to the body but John moves away.
Kula misses with the body kick
and John counters with a stiff right hand.
Kula blocks a jab.
Kula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
John misses with a two punch combination.
Kula connects with a crisp jab.
Kula throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and John counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
John takes a swing at Kula's ribcage but misses.
John bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
John throws the left hand but Kula avoids the punch easily.
Kula misses with a right hand
and John cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Kalle Kula 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!
John looks to land a right hand but Kula moved out of range.
Kula throws a looping overhand right but John ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body punch from John.
Kula throws an overhand right that lands on John's shoulder, as John tries to avoid the shot.
John scores with a body shot.
Kula bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
John ducks under a wild hook from Kula.
John throws a body punch but Kula moves out of range.
Kula lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kula throws a right hand that John ducks under and follows up with a left that John also avoids with ease.
John throws a big shot that misses.
Kula appears to be looking for a big counter.
John takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kula misses with the combination.
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 Kalle Kula will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kalle Kula'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.#R2#
Kula steps to the side to avoid the strikes from John.
John throws a right hand that misses
and Kula counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps John thinking.
A slow jab from Kula misses its intended target.
John defending well as Kula loads up on a big left hand.
Kula tries a head kick but it misses.
John appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
John avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
John with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kula to score with a decent uppercut.
Kula uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from John.
A cross from John lands.
Kula throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kula keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from John.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kula.
Kula throws a left and a right that both miss
and John counters with a stiff right hand.
Kula throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting John counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kula throws out a powerful jab.
Kula throws a jab when John was well out of range.#T1#
John moves away from the strike by Kula.
John throws a right and a left that both miss.
A cross from Kula lands.#KD2#
John cracks Kula with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. John has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kula to stand back up!#ROC2#Kula is rocked!
Kula loses concentration momentarily and John pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Kula crashes face first to the mat, out cold! John finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sparring John!
Sparring John decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 112: Godwin vs Cango
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
John looks to throw the jab but Karhu is out of range.
John swings and misses with a hook to the body.
John takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
John tries to bum rush Karhu with a series of wild strikes but Karhu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
John swings widly with a right hand
and Karhu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. John darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
John lands a nice hook to Karhu's body. Karhu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
John misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karhu.
Karhu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from John with a body shot.
Karhu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
John throws a poor cross that misses
and Karhu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
John throws a jab but it's blocked by Karhu.
A swing and a miss from Karhu.
As Karhu looks to move away, John throws a big counter combo but Karhu just gets out of the way.
John slips under a jab.#T1#
Karhu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from John.
A combination from John does no damage.
Karhu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
John throws a hook but Karhu blocks it.
John throws a right hand that misses
and Karhu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
John misses with a combination
and Karhu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
John scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
John swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karhu avoids the body shot from John.
John lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Rasmus Karhu has been cut.
John uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karhu.
Karhu defending well as John loads up on a big left hand.
John looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
John tries to bum rush Karhu with a series of wild strikes but Karhu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Karhu's jab looks to have found its range, popping John under the eye.
Karhu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
John keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
John went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Karhu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from John.
It seemed like Karhu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body punch from John.
Karhu misses with a body shot.
John's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and John duly obliges.
Karhu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Karhu ducks under a wild hook from John.
John lands a jab.#T3#
Karhu pivots, looking for a leg kick but John is out of range and Karhu settles back down.
John misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Karhu counter with a right hand.
John slips under a jab.
John throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karhu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slow jab from John misses its intended target.
John sizes up Karhu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC#Karhu is rocked!
John lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Karhu head around and knocks him out cold! John 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 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sparring John!
Sparring John thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 108: Hernandez vs Cedillo
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
John throws a hook but Nuorempi blocks it.
John throws a hook but Nuorempi blocks it.
Nuorempi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but John moves away.
John looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
John scores with a decent looking hook.
John throws a body shot but no joy.
Nuorempi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A nice combination there by John.
John swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from John misses.
Nuorempi looks to land a right hand but John moved out of range.
John misses with a shot to the body
letting Nuorempi counter with a right hand.
John throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Nuorempi counters by clinching up.
John tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nuorempi's elbow.
Nuorempi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nuorempi works on John's body with a couple of short punches.
Nuorempi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nuorempi lands a right hand that snaps the head of John backwards.
Nuorempi scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Nuorempi lands a body punch.
Nuorempi misses with a punch to the body.
John takes a shot to the head.
Nuorempi blocking some punches.
Nuorempi lands a shot to the body.
John is breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Nuorempi on the inside.
Nuorempi lands with a short shot to the head.
Nuorempi keeps control of John as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
John tries to work over Nuorempi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nuorempi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. John seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nuorempi can turn it around.
Nuorempi lands a nice shot to the body.
Nuorempi digs a right hand underneath John's ribcage. John let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nuorempi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nuorempi lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Nuorempi.
Still in the clinch, Nuorempi scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Nuorempi. #T2#
A body shot lands from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nuorempi lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
John is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nuorempi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip John to the mat. John regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Nuorempi advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Nuorempi seems to be working for a kimura but John defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
John is defending against the submission attempts here by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi passes the guard and advances to mount!
John is working to get back to half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Nuorempi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Nuorempi is working for a guillotine from mount but John frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nuorempi controlling the pace for now.
Nuorempi throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Nuorempi with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
John can't escape the position.
John is working hard here to advance position.
Nuorempi thowing shots but they're missing.
Nuorempi content just to control the position here.
John can't escape the position.
Nuorempi throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Nuorempi looking to control but John is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Suutari Nuorempi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nuorempi lands a jab.
Nuorempi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from John.
Nuorempi feints the counter takedown.
Nuorempi lands with a hook. John tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
John lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nuorempi misses with a straight right.
Sparring John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nuorempi connects with the punch.
John takes one on the chin but seems OK.
John throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi swings for the body but John moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuorempi connects with a good right hand that stumbles John. John circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Nuorempi darts in and clinches John up against the cage.
Nuorempi is leaning against John 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!
A left hand lands to the body for Nuorempi.
Suutari Nuorempi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
John wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nuorempi has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nuorempi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johns head. #T1#
Nuorempi working aggressively here.
Nuorempi pushes John back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nuorempi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nuorempi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johns head.
John misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nuorempi tries a body shot but John blocks it.
Nuorempi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nuorempi lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from John.
A nice left hand lands by Nuorempi.
John has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nuorempi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nuorempi presses John against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nuorempi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Nuorempi scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nuorempi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nuorempi scores with a hook to the body.
Nuorempi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nuorempi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nuorempi lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Nuorempi lands a nice shot to the body.
Nuorempi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Nuorempi - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi lands with a left to the head.
Nuorempi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nuorempi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nuorempi tries to throw a body punch but John avoids it by throwing Nuorempi back against the cage.
John is trying to break the clinch but Nuorempi is controlling him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#John is rocked!
John's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh John is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hook to the body lands for Nuorempi.
Nuorempi is working John over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Nuorempi. #TD2#
Nuorempi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. John is trying to keep an underhook but Nuorempi manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Nuorempi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Nuorempi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
John seems to have got his legs back now.
Nuorempi wants to control the pace but John is squirming around nicely.
Nuorempi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
John holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nuorempi tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nuorempi looking to control but John is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nuorempi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Nuorempi is stalling here but it's allowed John to get half guard.
Nuorempi passes to side control.
Nuorempi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt John will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Nuorempi wants to lay and pray for a moment but John keeps working.
Nuorempi slows the pace down. #SUB2#
Nuorempi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Suutari Nuorempi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A big left from John misses.
And Nuorempi tries to counter it with a takedown but John pushes his down on his head and steps out.
John loads up on a big right hand but Nuorempi slips the punch.
John takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Nuorempi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with John, pushing him back against the cage.
Nuorempi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Nuorempi as the two fighters clinch.
John blocks a body shot from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
John breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Nuorempi gets the takedown into side control.
John trying to remain calm as Nuorempi controls from the top position.
John is not content to let Nuorempi control the position.
Nuorempi remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T1#
Nuorempi is continuing to stall.
John is pushing Nuorempi's head away, looking to escape. Nuorempi manages to hold on to the position though.
Nuorempi controls the position.
The ground and pound from Nuorempi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
John is not content to let Nuorempi control the position.
Nuorempi tries to advance to mount but John denies him. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
John is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Nuorempi is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#SUB2#
Nuorempi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Nuorempi controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poor strikes thrown by Nuorempi there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Nuorempi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
John sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3#
Nuorempi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nuorempi wants to take a breather but John is having none of it.
Nuorempi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sparring John has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuorempi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nuorempi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nuorempi lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nuorempi wants to free his trapped foot but John is holding on for dear life with his legs.
John is trying to get back to full guard.
Nuorempi wants to lay and pray for a moment but John keeps working.
John won't allow Nuorempi to pass to mount.
Nuorempi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but John does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nuorempi is taking a breather. John says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
John looks to land a combination but Nuorempi avoids it well.
John lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nuorempi circles away quickly and effectively.
And Nuorempi tries to counter it with a takedown but John pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sparring John is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
John jabbing away but nothing is landing.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: HFC 101: Masamba vs Chai
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Blake fails in his attempt to clinch.
John misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for John. That snapped Blake's head back. #CUT2#It looks like Blade Blake has been cut.
Blake walks into a left hand.
Blake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from John.
Blake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
John connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blake's hands.
John tests Blake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake defending well as John loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from John misses its intended target.
John scores with a nice strike.
Blake defending well as John loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
John uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blake has time to react.
John throws the left hand but Blake avoids the punch easily.
John swats away the attempt to clinch by Blake.
A slow jab from John misses its intended target.
Blake seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
John is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
John connects with a right hand. Blake shakes it off.
John lands a nice hook to Blake's body. Blake takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Blake clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from John. #BC2#
John escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
John has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice cross by John.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by John!
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!
John throws a jab when Blake was well out of range.
John scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
John misses with a looping left.
Blake takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blake doesn't manage to clinch there - John circles away.
Nice uppercut there from John.
John misses with a wild body shot.
Blake seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Blake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blake definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sparring John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
John looks to score with a jab to the body but Blake is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from John.
A big right from John misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blake misses with a head kick. #T3#
John with a jab.#CUT2#Blade Blake's cut is getting worse.
John feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Blakes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Blake takes a body punch but keeps moving.
John looks to land a right hand but Blake moved out of range.#CL#
Blake gets a clinch. #BC2#
John manages to break the clinch.
John swats away the attempt to clinch by Blake.
John misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Blake counters by moving into the clinch.
John tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
John is trying to push Blake away but Blake has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Blake is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables John to keep the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from John.
John tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blake's elbow. #T4#
John looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The referee calls for John to work.
John just leaning against Blake, taking a breather.
Blake is trying to pull guard but John turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Blake being controlled against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from John.
Blake blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake tries to pull guard but John holds him up against the cage and eventually Blake drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blade Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
John slowing the pace effectively.#TD#
Blake gets control of John's arms and successfully pulls guard. Blake will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blake 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.
John wants to stand but Blake is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparring John dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blade Blake's cut.
That's time! Blake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A leg kick checked by John.
Blake moves away from the strike by John.
Blake moves out of range as John strikes.
John ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blake moves away.
John loads up on a big right hand but Blake slips the punch.
John has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL#
Blake moves into range and clinches up with John.#BC2#
John's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
John dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blake wants to clinch up but John keeps it at a distance.
John has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake tries a low kick but John avoids it.
Blake ducks under a wild hook from John.
Blake tries to counter by moving into the clinch but John manages to circle out of the way.
Blake misses with a leg kick
and Blake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
John connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big right from John misses. #T1#
John ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blake moves away.
John jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab by John.
John swings and misses with a hook to the body.
John lands a nice hook to Blake's body. Blake takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Blake moves into range and clinches up with John.
Blake is trying to pull guard but John has him pressed against the cage.
John working aggressively here.
John can't break the clinch.
Blake tries to pull guard but John won't allow it.
John misses with a hook to the ribs.
John goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
John wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T2#
John misses with some punches.
John is trying to force a seperation but Blake has the dominant position.
John lands a left hand.
Blake fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blade Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
John stalling the fight.
John working some nice short punches in the clinch.
John misses with the head strike.
A bit of stalling here from John.
John cracks Blake with a nice body shot.
John misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blake fails to pull guard.
Blake tries to pull guard but John holds him up against the cage and eventually Blake drops back down to his feet.
Blake jumps guard but John turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Blake manages to pull guard.
Blake might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
John is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Blake wants to sweep here but John controlling him for the moment.
John sitting in guard, not really doing much.
John's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Blake tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Blake is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
John looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
John controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
John throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blake throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
John misses with an uppercut.
Blake is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from John.
Blake throws a leg kick which misses John's front leg but catches the back leg as John tries to avoid it.
John thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blake tries to counter by clinching up but John breaks away and moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparring John showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Blade Blake's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
John punishes Blake's body with a nice straight punch.
John throws a body shot but no joy.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch up but John swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blake walks into a stiff left hand from John.
John swings for the body but Blake moves out of range.
John throws an overhand right that lands on Blake's shoulder, as Blake tries to avoid the shot.
Blake is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from John.
John jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blake goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
John is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blake.
Blake seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake moves in looking to clinch but John pushes him off.
Blake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blake is looking to counter the offense by John and move into the clinch.
Sparring John seems to be getting the better of the standup.
John throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blake tries to land a leg kick but John saw it coming and moves away. #T1#
Blake looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blake ducks under a wild hook from John.
John throws a hook but Blake blocks it.
John lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
John throws a hook but Blake avoids it easily.
John throws a body punch but Blake moves out of range. #CL#
Blake clinches.
John lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blake backwards.
John misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Blake jumps guard. #SUB#
Blake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Blake throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! John escapes and throws Blake's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Blade Blake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Blake is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
John decides to stand back up.
John throws a big shot that misses.
Blake is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from John.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blake tries to score with a low kick but John moves his leg out of the way.
John looks to throw the jab but Blake is out of range.
John connects with a right hand. Blake shakes it off.#CUT2#Blade Blake's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Blake swings away with a leg kick that misses.
John looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blake fails with an attempt to clinch.
John misses with a hook.
John throws an overhand right that lands on Blake's shoulder, as Blake tries to avoid the shot.
John throws a hook but Blake avoids it easily.#T3#
John misses the jab.
John misses with an uppercut. Blake saw that one coming.
John scores with a jab to the jaw.
John lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big left from John misses.
Blake seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
John scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
John fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
John throws out a loose jab but Blake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blake throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
John keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
John throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
John scores with a hook to the body. Blake takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
John scores with a sloppy right hand. Blake should have avoided that one.
Blake throws a leg kick which misses John's front leg but catches the back leg as John tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
John lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
John scores with a jab to the body.
John connects with a nice looking jab.
John throws a big shot that misses.
John lands a really nice looking cross but Blake seems unphased. #CUT2#Jeez, Blade Blake's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Blake takes one to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sparring John!
Sparring John decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 95: Brady vs Hunt
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1##CL#
Von Stroheim closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Stroheim.
John swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Stroheim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Stroheim is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Von Stroheim misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Von Stroheim breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Von Stroheim throws out a loose jab but John uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Von Stroheim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
John breaks from the clinch.
John waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Von Stroheim.
John scores with a jab to the body.
Von Stroheim misses with a hook
and John counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Von Stroheim throws the left hand but John avoids the punch easily.
Von Stroheim misses with a looping left.#T1#
John throws a predictable looking body shot
and John takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
John misses with an uppercut
and Von Stroheim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Von Stroheim 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.
John gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Von Stroheim.
Von Stroheim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
John throws a looping overhand right but Von Stroheim ducks down to avoid it.
John blocks a jab.
John connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#It looks like Jonas Von Stroheim has been cut.
John scores with a sloppy right hand. Von Stroheim should have avoided that one. #ROC2#Von Stroheim is rocked!
Von Stroheim's corner calls for a 1-2. Von Stroheim obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by John! Von Stroheim is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sparring John!
Sparring John thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MMAHKI 68
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
Inoue chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Inoue misses with an attempted mid kick.
John is looking to counter punch.
John comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
John cracks Inoue with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Inoue uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by John.
John throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
John slips a jab from Inoue.
Inoue looks to land a right hand but John moved out of range.
John swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Inoue doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Inoue tries a low kick but John avoids it.
Inoue displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as John throws out the jab.
Inoue feints a counter leg kick.
John throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Inoue throws out a counter right but John avoids it with no problem.
Inoue moves away from the strike by John.
John looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Inoue throws a poor cross that misses
and John counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Inoue with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling John to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Inoue punishes John's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Inoue throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
John thows a left - swing and a miss!
Inoue keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from John.
John misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. John darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Inoue uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from John.
John pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Inoue wants to clinch.
Inoue scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
John looks to land a right hand but Inoue moved out of range.#T2#
Inoue ducks under a wild hook from John.
Inoue looks like he wants to counter punch here.
John jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Inoue moves into range and clinches up with John.
Inoue throws a punch but it's blocked by John.
Inoue lands with a short punch from the clinch.
John blocking some punches.
John throws a head punch that misses.
John misses with a hook to the ribs.
Inoue can't find room to land a body shot as John controls the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Inoue has a couple of punches blocked by John.
Inoue doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Inoue ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Inoue no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
John controlling from the top position.
John won't allow Inoue to sweep him here.
John showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
John continues to stall.
Inoue tries to land a sweep but no joy.
John slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
John taking a breather here.
Inoue is trying to get back to half guard.
John in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Inoue is trying to work for a sweep but John has mounted him!
John tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
John has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
More hug and hope from John.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparring John dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Inoue throws a quick inside leg kick.
Inoue uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before John has time to react.
Inoue dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on John. That did some damage!
Sparring John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Inoue.
John looks to land a right hand but Inoue moved out of range.
Inoue appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Inoue connects with a single shot there.
John has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Inoue.
Inoue chopping away at his opponent's legs.
John throws a hook to the side of Inoue's head but Inoue sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Inoue.
Inoue is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by John.
Inoue ducks under a wild hook from John.
Inoue moves away from the strike by John. #T1#
John dips to his left and cracks Inoue with an uppercut!
Inoue has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
John is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Inoue.
John is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A thudding body kick lands there by Inoue!
Inoue throws a nice inside leg kick.
John scores with a body shot.
Inoue blocks a jab.
John misses with a looping right.
John throws a jab but it's blocked by Inoue.
Inoue moves out of range of the strikes.
Inoue slips a jab from John.
John throws a hook but Inoue avoids it easily.
Sparring John is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Inoue.
John jabbing away but nothing is landing.
John throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Inoue counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Inoue pushes John up against the cage in a clinch.
John tries a body shot but Inoue blocks it.
Inoue blocks a body shot from John.
John controlling the action here for a moment.
Good body shot from John.
Inoue lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Inoue struggles to land a body shot inside as John controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from John fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on John's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Inoue pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
John misses with an uppercut.
Inoue throws a big counter head kick but John avoids it with no problem.
Inoue looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
John just misses with a punch to the body.
John misses with an uppercut.
Inoue looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T3#
Inoue takes a shot to the body in his stride.
John throws an overhand right that lands on Inoue's shoulder, as Inoue tries to avoid the shot.
Inoue was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
John fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Inoue manages to avoid it.
John loads up on a big right hand but Inoue slips the punch.
Inoue appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Inoue ducks right into an uppercut from John.
Inoue avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
John lands a right hook to the body.
John misses with a right hand
letting Inoue counter with a right hand.
John looks to throw the jab but Inoue is out of range.
Sparring John is winning the standup battle so far.
John throws an overhand right that lands on Inoue's shoulder, as Inoue tries to avoid the shot.
John misses the shot to the body.
John misses with a body shot.
Inoue with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling John to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
John misses with a hook. Inoue ducked under it nicely.
Inoue throws a counter combo.
Inoue ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Inoue steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
John throws an overhand right that lands on Inoue's shoulder, as Inoue tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
John tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Inoue was well out of range. Poor timing from John.
John throws a body punch but Inoue moves out of range.
Inoue throws a big counter head kick but John avoids it with no problem.
Inoue looks to score with a jab to the body but John is just out of range.
John swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
John takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Inoue tries to close the distance and clinch but John swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Inoue missing with a left hand there. John was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
John throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Inoue. #CL2#
Inoue gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
John prevents a body shot from Inoue.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Seisuke Inoue 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Inoue slips a straight right by John.
Inoue steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Inoue throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling John to counter with a crisp jab.
John has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Inoue.
John thuds a left hand into Inoue's body.
Inoue blocks a jab.
John ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Inoue fakes the leg kick and cracks John in the body.
Inoue throws a head kick but John moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Inoue.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
John lands a jab to the nose.
John misses the shot to the body.
John avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Inoue lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Inoue throws a chopping leg kick but John manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A quick step to the side and John tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Inoue. That's going to slow John down.
John fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Inoue looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
John connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Inoue momentarily.
Inoue tries to close the distance and clinch but John swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
John cracks a nice hook into Inoue's ribs.
A lazy left from John finds it's target.
John has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Inoue.
John lands a jab.#ROC#Inoue is rocked!
John thuds a left hand into Inoue's body.
Inoue is still on wobbly legs! Can John finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inoue misses with an uppercut.
Inoue seems to have recovered his senses.
John is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Inoue can do to turn this around?#T2#
John throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Inoue on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Inoue throws a leg kick which misses John's front leg but catches the back leg as John tries to avoid it.
John shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
John misses with a hook.
Inoue uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from John.
John misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Inoue.
Inoue unleashes a big counter combination but John bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
John throws a jab when Inoue was well out of range.
John with a jab.
Inoue keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from John.
John tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Inoue was well out of range. Poor timing from John.
John throws an off balance right hand
and Inoue counters with a head kick. That will keep John thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Inoue takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
A big right from Inoue misses.
Inoue tries to close the distance and clinch but John swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
John throws a hook but Inoue avoids it easily.
John is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
John ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Inoue moves away.
Inoue with a nice calf kick.
Inoue slips under a jab.
John jabs Inoue to the body, keeping him at a distance.
John throws a body shot but no joy.
Inoue turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Inoue avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
John throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
John takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
John checks the leg kick nicely there. #T4#
John connects with a good right hand that stumbles Inoue. Inoue circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#KD#
John lands a big right hand that sends Inoue crashing to the mat! John stays standing though and waves Inoue back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
John misses with an uppercut. Inoue saw that one coming.
Inoue appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Inoue moves away from the strike by John.
Inoue scores with a sloppy right hand. John should have avoided that one.
Inoue dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on John. That did some damage!
John gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Inoue clinches up with John and pushes him back against the cage.
John tries to throw a body punch but Inoue avoids it by throwing John back against the cage.
Inoue goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
John lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Inoue breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: MMAHKI 62
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
John getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
John darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lascombe 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.
Lascombe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says John as he avoids it easily.
John scores with a decent looking hook.
John lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lascombe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around John's waist but John gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lascombe off to one side.
John with a nice cross.
John lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#Lascombe is rocked!
Lascombe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with John but John pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sparring John has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ferdinand Lascombe.
John stuffs the takedown attempt from Lascombe. Lascombe gets slowly back to his feet.
Lascombe fails with a takedown attempt.
John lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Nice jab there from John.
Lascombe is still on wobbly legs! Can John finish him?
John digs a good hook to Lascombe's body.
Lascombe walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from John! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sparring John!
A very excited looking Sparring John 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: MMAHKI 45
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
John throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from John misses the target.
Steel throws a right hand that misses
and John connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steel throws a hook to the side of John's head but John sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
John looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
John fails to land with a series of punches.
John swings widly with a right hand
and Steel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by John. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of John.
A telegraphed right hand from John misses the target. #CL2#
Steel clinches.
Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steel lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
John looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
John throws a hook but Steel blocks it.
Steel is looking for the big counter here.
Steel looks to throw the jab but John is out of range.
John ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Steel misses the shot to the body. #T1#
John bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel's corner calls for a 1-2. Steel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Steel cracks John with a right hand to the side of the head.
John tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from John.
Steel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Steel closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, John scores with a nice short uppercut.
John blocking some punches.
John tries to stall but Steel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Steel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steel lands a nice shot to the body.
Steel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steel.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel misses with a body punch.
John misses with the head strike. #BC#
John breaks from the clinch.
Steel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steel throws a hook but John avoids it easily.
John swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steel misses with a hook to the body
and John counters with a stiff right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
John looks to land a right hand but Steel moved out of range.
Steel throws out a counter right but John avoids it with no problem.
John's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steel under the eye.
Steel swings for the body but John moves out of range.
Steel throws a right hand that John ducks under and follows up with a left that John also avoids with ease.
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
John misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel.
Steel throws a lazy right hand but John sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
John connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
John lands a nice shot to the body.
Steel walks into a jab.
Steel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from John.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but John was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
An attempted straight right counter from John misses the target.
John displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
Steel connects with a jab.
John takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Steel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from John.#T3#
John throws a hook but Steel blocks it.
John ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A nice combination there by Steel.
Steel throws a hook to the side of John's head but John sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
John misses with a straight right.
Steel throws a sloppy body shot
and John cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts John, as that shot connected.
John throws a hook to the side of Steel's head but Steel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
John lands with a cross.
Steel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. John looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by John.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. John looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
John misses with a wild body shot.
Steel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
John is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steel throws the left hand but John avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Steel scores with a decent looking hook.
Steel lands a lovely overhand right.
Steel loads up on a big right hand but John slips the punch.
John throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but John is just out of range.
Steel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice uppercut lands for John. That snapped Steel's head back.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but John manages to avoid it.
John slips a jab and a cross from Steel.
Steel misses with a looping right.
John ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
John scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
John throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
John throws a hook but Steel blocks it.
Steel takes a swing at John's ribcage but misses.
John takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Steel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A slow jab from John misses its intended target.
John fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Steel throws a jab when John was well out of range.
Steel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice jab there from John.
Steel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as John throws out the jab.
John listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
John waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steel.
A swing and a miss from John.
Sparring John is winning the standup battle so far.
Steel lands with a shot to the body.
Steel throws an off balance right hand
letting John counter with a right hand.
John tests Steel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from John misses.
John looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
John pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
John misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from John.#T1#
Steel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steel throws a series of punches but John avoids them all with ease.
John uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel.
John misses with a wild body shot.
Steel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
John closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
John just misses with a punch to the body.
John lands a nice hook to Steel's body. Steel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Steel misses with a hook. John ducked under it nicely.
Steel slips a straight right by John.
Steel cracks John with a good jab.
Steel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
John scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steel misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Steel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel cracks John with a right hand to the side of the head.
John scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Steel moves out of range as John strikes.
Steel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
John misses with a looping left.
Steel throws a one two combo.
John throws out a loose jab but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel throws a hook but John avoids it easily.
John scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Steel clinches up against the cage.
Steel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
John lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
John lands a nice shot to the body.
John misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steel scores with a nice hook to the head.
John misses with a body punch. #BC#
John escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, jab by Steel - just one landing.
John uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from John.#T3#
John takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.
John fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Steel staying out of range there.
Steel misses with a straight left.
A jab from Steel misses.
John is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steel.
Steel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Steel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
John throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and John counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steel throws a hook but John avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from John misses its target.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from John misses the target.
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
John slips a straight right by Steel.
John scores with a nice right hand.
Steel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
John cracks a nice hook into Steel's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from John misses the target.
John throws a shot from downtown. Steel moves away and avoids it.
John uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
John connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steel momentarily.
Jab from Steel.
John lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A decent looking cross lands there for John.
Steel misses with a body punch
and John makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
John bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steel's head backwards.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but John manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and John tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel digs a good body shot into John's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by John.
Steel throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab, jab by Steel - just one landing.
John throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparring John dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
John throws a series of punches but Steel moves out of range.
Steel throws out a counter right but John avoids it with no problem.
Steel throws a hook but John blocks it.
John connects with a jab.
John throws out a loose jab but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but John was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
John moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
John misses with a straight right.
Steel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Steel tries to bum rush John with a series of wild strikes but John uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from John misses.
Steel thuds a left hand into John's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Steel.
Steel misses with a jab to the body
and John counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
John is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steel.
John is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A slow jab from Steel misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. John does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
John ducks right into an uppercut from Steel.
John moves out of range of the strikes.
John throwing a counter right hand but Steel manages to avoid it.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but John manages to avoid it.
Steel cracks John with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
John lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Steel misses with a double jab
and John counters with a lovely straight right hand!
John lands with an uppercut that bounces Steel off the cage and back into range.
John throws a jab when Steel was well out of range.
Steel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
John lands with a nice body punch.
Steel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent John stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
John slips under a jab.
John was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steel takes one to the side of the head.
John feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Steels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by John.
John lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Steel clinches with his opponent. #BC#
John manages to break the clinch.
John connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steel. Steel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
John scores with a jab. Steel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Steel misses with a body shot.
John takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Steel is looking to clinch.
John swings for the body but Steel moves out of range.
Steel lands a nice shot that snaps John's head back.
Steel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as John throws out the jab.
Steel throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. John darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Steel throws a series of punches but John moves out of range. #T3#
Steel throws an overhand right that lands on John's shoulder, as John tries to avoid the shot.
Steel walks into a straight right hand from John.
Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab lands there for John.
Steel misses with a body shot.
John misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel lands with a good body shot.
John lands a jab to the head.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but John manages to avoid it.
Steel misses with a hook
and John counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
John throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Steel moves into the clinch.
Steel lands a hook that snaps the head of John backwards.
John misses with a shot to the kidneys.
John goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
John lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
John blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
John blocks a body shot from Steel.
Steel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as John controls the action.
John misses with a body punch.
Cole Steel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Steel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of John backwards.
Good body shot from Steel.
John misses with a punch on the inside.
John tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steel is struggling to control the position.
John being controlled against the cage.
John lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steel.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
John has a couple of punches blocked by Steel.
Steel lands a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cole Steel.
I think Steel 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: MMAHKI 38
Date: Apr 05, 2023

#R1#
Hunter throws a jab when John was well out of range.
A slow jab from John misses its intended target.
John throws a sloppy body shot
letting Hunter counter with a right hand.
Hunter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from John.
John tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunter was well out of range. Poor timing from John.
A big right from John misses.
John throws a body shot but no joy.
John defending well as Hunter loads up on a big left hand.
Hunter moves out of range of the strikes.
John waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunter.
Hunter appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
John keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Hunter closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John prevents a body shot from Hunter.
Hunter lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hunter.
John tries to throw a body punch but Hunter avoids it by throwing John back against the cage.
Hunter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Hunter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hunter can't find room to land a body shot as John controls the action. #T1#
Hunter holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hunter lands a shoulder strike.
Hunter scores with a nice hook to the head.
John misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunter scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Hunter as the two fighters clinch.
Hunter blocks an uppercut.
Hunter lands a body punch.
Hunter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The referee calls for Hunter to work.
Hunter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of John backwards.
A short uppercut from Hunter.
Hunter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunter leaning his opponent against the cage.
John blocking some punches. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunter.
Hunter misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hunter.
Hunter pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hunter stalling against the cage.
Hunter misses with a body punch.
Hunter digs a right hand underneath John's ribcage. John let out a lung full of air as it connected.
John goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunter lands a left hand.
John doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from John.
Hunter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hunter will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning John up against the cage.
Hunter lands a right hand. #T3#
John letting Hunter take a breather here.
John misses with a punch to the body.
Hunter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunter gets through John's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
John is trying to stall.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
John throws a head punch that misses.
Hunter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
John throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunter.
John misses with the head strike.
Hunter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
John wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hunter prevents a body shot from John.
Hunter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
John is breathing heavily.
Hunter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Hunter lands a hook to the side of the head.
John wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hunter has him pressed against the cage.
Hunter can't find room to land a body shot as John controls the action.
Good body shot from Hunter.
Hunter'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.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
John misses with a punch to the body.
Hunter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johns head.
Hunter lands a body shot.
Hunter lands a right hand that snaps the head of John backwards.
Hunter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of John backwards.
Hunter pressing his opponent against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Hunter scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunter.
Hunter lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Hunter dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Hunter moves into the clinch.
Paul Hunter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hunter taking a breather.
John struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunter controls his hands.
Hunter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hunter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hunter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hunter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunter stalling against the cage.
Hunter pushes John back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#KD2#
Hunter drops John onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! John is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#John is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunter lands a big right hand that drops John! The killer instinct kicks in and Hunter finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Hunter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Hunter!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2023

#R1#
John takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nima missing with a left hand there. John was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
John looks to land a right hand but Nima moved out of range.
Nima misses with the combination.
John is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nima.
Nima is looking for the big counter here.
John misses with a hook. Nima ducked under it nicely.
John jabs at Nima's body.
John cracks Nima with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
John dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nima throws a body shot but no joy.
Nima misses with a body shot.
Nima thows a left - swing and a miss!
John scores with a nice strike.
A jab from John misses.
John uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nima.
A little feinted left hand from John on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
John looks to land a left hand but Nima moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nima dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
John slips under a jab.
Nima throws a big shot that misses.
Nima lands a nice looking body shot.
Nima misses with a wild combination.
John loads up on a big right hand but Nima slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from John misses the target.
Nima ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
John missing with a left hand there. Nima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from John misses the target.
John looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like John wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but John moves away.
John misses with a lunging right hand
and John takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
John dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
John throws a lazy uppercut
and Nima counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
John jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nima throws a big shot that misses.
Nima throws a jab when John was well out of range.
Nima 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.
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!
Nima throws a shot from downtown. John moves away and avoids it.
John misses the jab.
A big right from John misses.
John is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nima.
Nima looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nima misses with an uppercut. John saw that one coming.
A big left from Nima misses.
Nima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nima scores with a three punch combo!
John throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch combination from John misses.
It seemed like Nima was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
John throws a jab when Nima was well out of range.
Nima throws a shot from downtown. John moves away and avoids it.
It looked like John wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
John misses with a looping right.#T3#
John avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice straight punches there by John. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of John.
John throws a shot from downtown. Nima moves away and avoids it.
John throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nima sees it coming and avoids it easily.
John throws out a powerful jab.
Nima takes one to the side of the head.
John misses with a looping left.
Nima misses with an uppercut.
John throws out a loose jab but Nima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nima misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from John on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nima connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed John momentarily.
A big left from Nima misses.
A little feinted left hand from John on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nima takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by John.
Nima dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nima throws the left hand but John avoids the punch easily.
Nima lands a jab to the nose.
Nima takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from John misses.
Nima slips a jab from John.
Nima walks into a left hand.
Nima throws a jab when John was well out of range.
John was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab lands there for John.
John misses with an uppercut.
Nima misses with a body shot.
John waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nima.
Nima unleashes a big counter combination but John bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nima takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
John misses with an uppercut.
John misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Nima was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
John throws a sloppy body shot
and Nima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 Sparring John 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#
A slow jab from John misses its intended target.
Nima looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nima swings for the body but John moves out of range.
John slips a jab from Nima.
John is looking to counter punch.
John misses with a right hand
and Nima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nima scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. John doesn't seem bothered though.
Nima misses with a series of wild punches.
John misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Nima, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nima ducks under a wild hook from John.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John misses with a hook.
John cracks a nice hook into Nima's ribs.
John uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nima misses with a wild body shot.
Nima closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1#
John swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from John.
John throws an off balance right hand
and Nima counters with a one-two to the body.
Nima lands with a shot to the body.
Nima throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Idi Nima seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nima scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. John doesn't seem bothered though.
Nima moves out of range as John strikes.
Nima drops his hands momentarily and John takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
John looks to land a left hand but Nima moved out of range nicely.
Nima doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
John uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nima.
John was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
John takes a jab right on the kisser.
A cross from John lands.
Nima connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nima moves out of range as John strikes.#T2#
John misses the jab.
Nima looks to throw the jab but John is out of range.
Nima lands the left hand.
Nima lands a nice looking body shot.
John rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
John lands a nice shot that snaps Nima's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from John. Nima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nima keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from John.
A lazy body kick from Nima
enabling John to counter with a crisp jab.
John loads up on a big right hand but Nima slips the punch.
John ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nima connects with a body shot.
Nima looks to throw the jab but John is out of range.
John moves forwards but Nima connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nima lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Nima scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. John doesn't seem bothered though.
John lands a jab to Nima's midsection.
John misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nima.
John keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nima.
Nima throws a jab when John was well out of range.
John throws out a loose jab but Nima uses good head movement to avoid it.
John blocks a jab.
Nima pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
John misses with a hook
and Nima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
John moves away from the strike by Nima.
John is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
John defending well as Nima loads up on a big left hand.
John is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Nima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nima lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
John tests Nima's chin there with a solid looking shot.
John steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nima.#T4#
John throws out a loose jab but Nima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nima is clearly trying to counter these attacks from John with a body shot.
Nima slips under a jab.
John with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nima throws a hook but John avoids it easily.
Nima throws a lazy right hand but John sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
John defending well as Nima loads up on a big left hand.
Nima dips to his left and cracks John with an uppercut!
Nima steps to the side to avoid the strikes from John.
A combination from Nima does no damage.
Nima keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from John.
Nima takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good shot there by Nima.
John misses with a body shot.
John staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nima missing with a left hand there. John was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Idi Nima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
John throws out a powerful jab.
John lands with an overhand left.
Nima throws a shot from downtown. John moves away and avoids it.
John uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nima.
John slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but John moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from John misses the target.
John throws a shot to the body.
John misses the jab.
John swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nima lands a jab to John's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John connects with a body shot that sends Nima's belly button to the back.
John throws a hook but Nima blocks it.
Nima throws out a counter right but John avoids it with no problem.
John gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nima.
A punch combination from Nima misses.
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!
John moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
John misses with a hook.
John connects with a jab.
John thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nima misses with a wild body shot.
Nima lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nima fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. John looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nima uses good head movement to avoid the hook from John.
Nima misses the shot to the body.
John appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
John connects with a body shot that sends Nima's belly button to the back.
Nima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from John.
Nima slips a straight right by John.
John throws out a loose jab but Nima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nima ducks under a wild hook from John.
Nima walks into a straight right hand from John.
John throws a hook but Nima blocks it.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nima. John does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nima looks to throw the jab but John is out of range.
Nima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but John was well out of range. Poor timing from Nima.
John moves out of range as Nima strikes.
It looked like John wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nima misses the jab.
Nima has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
John slips under a jab.
Nima throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
John keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
John throws a poor cross that misses
and John takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from John misses its intended target.
Nima walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
John looks to throw the jab but Nima is out of range.
John misses with a hook. Nima ducked under it nicely.
Nima slips under a jab from John.#T3#
Nima lands a straight punch to the body, keeping John at a distance.
John throws out a loose jab but Nima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nima misses with a straight right.
John throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nima sees it coming and avoids it easily.
John takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nima thows a left - swing and a miss!
John uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nima.
John throwing a counter right hand but Nima manages to avoid it.
Nima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from John.
John throws a hook but Nima blocks it.
Nima connects with a body shot that sends John's belly button to the back.
Nima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
John slips under a jab.
John scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nima doesn't seem bothered though.
A shot to the liver by John. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
John connects with a single shot there.
Nima slips under a jab from John.
John misses with an uppercut.
Nima keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from John.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nima swings for the body but John moves out of range.
John looks to land a left hand but Nima moved out of range nicely.
Nima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nima throws a big shot that misses.
Nima throws a big shot that misses.
John swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nima moves away from the strike by John.
Nima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
John walks into a straight right hand from Nima.
John swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sparring John!
A relieved looking Sparring John thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2022

#R1#
Young takes a shot to the body in his stride.
John moves away from the strike by Young.
An attempted straight right counter from John misses the target.
Young pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from John does it's job there.
A punch lands to the side of Young 's head but he takes it in his stride.
John dips to his left and cracks Young with an uppercut!
Young jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Young throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Young throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
John avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Young slips a jab from John.
John is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Young.
A lazy left from Young finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
John misses with a hook.
John lands an overhand right.
Young misses the shot to the body.
Young connects with a nice looking jab.
John works the jab nicely.
A slow jab from John misses its intended target.
Young scores with a jab.
Young lands a nice shot that snaps John's head back. #T1#
A punch combination from Young misses.
Young loads up on a big right hand but John slips the punch.
Young throws a hook but John blocks it.
John lands a jab.
Young swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Young tries to close the distance and clinch up but John swats him away and circles back towards the center.
John was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Young scores with a decent looking hook.
John ducks under a wild hook from Young.
John misses with a hook. Young ducked under it nicely.
Young steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from John.
Nice jab there from Young.
John misses with a hook. Young ducked under it nicely.
John misses with a few strikes there.
John throws a hook but Young avoids it easily.
Young wants to counter the offense by John and move into the clinch position.
Young swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Young throws an uppercut from half a mile away. John sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Young throws an uppercut from half a mile away. John sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Young tests John's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
John cracks Young with a good jab.#T2#
John with a jab.
Young throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
John is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Young.
John uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Young.
Young lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Young slips under a jab.
Young steps to the side to avoid the strikes from John.
John dips to his left and cracks Young with an uppercut!
John fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Young on the side of the head.
Young slips a jab from John.
Young lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
John fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
John swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Young lands a right hook to the body.
Young's corner calls for a 1-2. Young obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Young lands with a right hand.
John connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
John throws a lazy right hand but Young sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
John takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
John throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Young lands a right hook to the body.
John ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Decent striking displayed by Young there.
Young looks to score with a jab to the body but John is just out of range.
John throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Young pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Young missing with a left hand there. John was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
John pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
John misses with a looping right.
John has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Young finds it's way round the side to connect with John's head.
Young cracks John with a good jab.
John is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
John moves away from the strike by Young.
John swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Young wants to counter with a clinch but John pushes him away.
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!
John misses with a hook.
John moves out of range as Young strikes.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Young misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from John on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Young throws out a loose jab but John uses good head movement to avoid it.
John is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Young.
A big right from Young misses.
John avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Young tests John's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Young connects with a looping right hand.
Young uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from John.
Young slips a straight right by John.
John thows a left - swing and a miss!
Young is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
John connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Young's hands.
John uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Young.
Young bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of John's head.
Young fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Young 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#
John steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Young.
Young misses with a few strikes there.
John throwing a counter right hand but Young manages to avoid it.
Young tries to clinch but John is having none of it.
Young slips under a jab.
Young has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Young uses good head movement to avoid the hook from John.
Young defending well as John loads up on a big left hand.
John loads up on a big right hand but Young slips the punch.
John ducks under a wild hook from Young.
John is looking to counter punch.
John throws a hook but Young avoids it easily.
Young avoids the body shot from John.
Young is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by John.
Young steps to the side to avoid the strikes from John.
Kai Young seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Young slips a straight right by John.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Young bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Young moves out of range of the strikes.
Young ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Young is looking to clinch.
John moves forwards but Young connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
John throws a jab but it's blocked by Young.
Young misses the jab.
John is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Young lands a nice shot that snaps John's head back.
John throws a jab but it's blocked by Young.
Young looks to land a right hand but John moved out of range.
John was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Young works the jab nicely.
John misses with an uppercut. Young saw that one coming.
Young throws out a loose jab but John uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young slips a straight right by John.
Young works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Young lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Young swings widly with a right hand
and John counters with a straight right hand.
Young on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Young bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps John's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from John misses.
Young throws a shot from downtown. John moves away and avoids it.
A jab from John misses. #T2#
Young tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circling - John throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
John misses with an uppercut.
John on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Young throws a hook to the side of John's head but John sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
John looks to land a right hand but Young moved out of range.
Young wants to clinch up but John keeps it at a distance.
John takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts John, as that shot connected.
John showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Young.
It looked like John wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Young tries to close the distance and clinch but John swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Young lands a head shot.
Young falls off balance throwing a combination
and Young takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by John!
Young throws a nice looking combination but John bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Young defending well as John loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
John misses with a straight right.
Young is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Young connects with a looping right hand.
Young throws the left hand but John avoids the punch easily.
Young scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
John throws a looping overhand right but Young ducks down to avoid it.
Young is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circling - John throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
John looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good exchange - John coming out on top.
Young changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Young tries to clinch but John moves out of range.
Young listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Young throws a shot from downtown. John moves away and avoids it.
John's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Young connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! John scrambles back to his feet.
Young takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young's corner calls for a 1-2. Young obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
John blocks a jab.#T4#
John slips under a jab from Young.
Nice defenses there by John.
John misses with a hook. Young ducked under it nicely.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Young staying out of range there.
John takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Young gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Young blocks an uppercut.
Young misses with some punches.
John fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
John doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Young throws a head punch that misses.
Young misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Young scores with a shot to the side of John's head.
John throws a punch but it's blocked by Young.
John blocking some punches.
Young misses with the head strike.
John stalling in the clinch but Young improves position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Young showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
John looks to land a right hand but Young moved out of range.
Young displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as John throws out the jab.
Young throws a lazy right hand but John sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
John appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Young with a hook.
A big right from John misses.
Young looks to land a left hand but John moved out of range nicely.
Young throws the left hand but John avoids the punch easily.
John scores with a punch to the head.
Young tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. John manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
John was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Young slips a jab from John.
Young throws a looping overhand right but John ducks down to avoid it.
John misses with a hook. Young ducked under it nicely.
Young wants to counter with a clinch but John pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
John throws a jab but it's blocked by Young.
John thuds his right hand into Young's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slow jab from John misses its intended target.
Young avoids the body shot from John.
Young moves away from the strike by John. #T1#
Young takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Young tries to clinch but John moves out of range.
Young is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by John.
John walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Young misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Young.
Young throws a hook to the side of John's head but John sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Young bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
John misses the shot to the body.
Young with a hook.
John takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
John fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Young ducks under a wild hook from John.
Young is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
John gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
John walks into a jab.
John works the jab nicely.
Kai Young is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of John 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Young uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from John.
Young swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by John.
John's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Young connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! John scrambles back to his feet.
John uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Young.
John scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Young misses with a looping right.
Young connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Young is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by John.
John ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
John throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
John dodges the punch combination from Young.
John moves out of range of the strikes.
Young bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Young throws a jab but it's blocked by John.
Young ducks under a wild hook from John.#T3#
Young throws out a loose jab but John uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young ducks under a wild hook from John.
John gets cracked there but stands up to it.
John swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Young misses with an uppercut. John saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from John.
Young throws a hook but John blocks it.
Young defending well as John loads up on a big left hand.
John sets himself, and Young steps forward looking for the clinch! John avoids it this time.
John on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
John keeps the fight on the outside.
John is looking to counter punch.
A swing and a miss from Young.
Young lands a jab to the nose.
Young swings and misses with a hook to the body.
John thows a left - swing and a miss!
John uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Young.#T4#
Young looks to throw the jab but John is out of range.
John slips under a jab from Young.
John with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Young to score with a decent uppercut.
Young fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
John scores with a nice right hand.
Young staying out of range there.
John throws a hook to the side of Young's head but Young sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Young misses with a hook. John ducked under it nicely.
John throws a body punch but Young moves out of range.
John throws a hook but Young avoids it easily.
John misses with a hook. Young ducked under it nicely.
Nice body punch from Young.
Young avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
John throws the left hand but Young avoids the punch easily.
Young wants to counter with a clinch but John pushes him away.
Young bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
John misses with a looping left.
Sparring John has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Young throws a jab when John was well out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Young comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Young 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

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

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