Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SPPS Resurrection 010
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Bauweraerts shoots in for a takedown but Reis shows good takedown defense.
Reis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bauweraerts counters with a right hand to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Bauweraerts there.
Bauweraerts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reis counters with an inside leg kick.
Reis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bauweraerts misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Reis misses the body punch
and Bauweraerts counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Reis misses.
Bauweraerts misses with a straight left.
Reis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Reis 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.
Bauweraerts shoots in looking for a takedown but Reis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bauweraerts's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bauweraerts dips to his left and cracks Reis with an uppercut!
Reis throws a right hand that misses
letting Bauweraerts counter with a right hand.
Dakota Reis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Reis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reis tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Bauweraerts wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bauweraerts tries a head kick but it misses.
Reis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bauweraerts with a body shot.
Reis thows a leg kick but Bauweraerts checks it #TD#
and Bauweraerts counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bauweraerts throwing shots but Reis is blocking nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bauweraerts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Bauweraerts missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reis is looking to improve his position.
Bauweraerts is keen to just control but Reis is a slippery customer.
Bauweraerts not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bauweraerts is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bauweraerts is stalling here. Reis is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bauweraerts seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Reis has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Bauweraerts is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Reis is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T4#
Bauweraerts wants to control but Reis is having none of it.
Bauweraerts is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Reis tries to control but Bauweraerts wriggling away.
Bauweraerts is looking to improve his position but Reis isn't that keen on the idea.
Reis avoids the attempt from Bauweraerts to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bauweraerts tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koen Bauweraerts dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Reis scores with a leg kick.
Reis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bauweraerts will feel that in the morning.
Reis scores with a spinning back kick!
Bauweraerts swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
A nice leg kick from Reis, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reis moves away from the strike by Bauweraerts.
Reis scores with a jab to the body.
Reis misses with a shot to the body
and Bauweraerts counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Good leg kick by Reis.
Reis lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bauweraerts slips a jab and a cross from Reis.
A little feinted left hand from Bauweraerts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bauweraerts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sloppy strikes from Bauweraerts. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Bauweraerts throws a looping overhand right but Reis ducks down to avoid it.
Reis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bauweraerts, as that shot connected.
Reis throws a lazy head kick
and Bauweraerts cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bauweraerts fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Reis misses with a leg kick
letting Bauweraerts counter with a right hand. #T4#
Bauweraerts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bauweraerts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reis counters with a straight right hand.
Bauweraerts moves out of range of the strikes.
Bauweraerts is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Reis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bauweraerts is out of range and Reis settles back down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bauweraerts counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dakota Reis 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!#R3#
Bauweraerts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reis counters with a good low kick that Bauweraerts was not able to check.
Reis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bauweraerts changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Bauweraerts throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Reis was covering up waiting for the punch and Bauweraerts finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Reis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bauweraerts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bauweraerts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bauweraerts wants to control from the top but Reis keeps moving. #T1#
Reis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bauweraerts content to stall in guard here.
Bauweraerts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bauweraerts working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bauweraerts content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bauweraerts throws an elbow that misses. Reis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bauweraerts's guard. Nice move by Reis!#REVB#
Bauweraerts wants to sweep here but Reis controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Reis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bauweraerts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bauweraerts tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bauweraerts is trying to keep Reis in close.
Bauweraerts wants to sweep but no luck.
Koen Bauweraerts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Reis wants to pass the guard but Bauweraerts is keeping the position.
Reis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bauweraerts bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reis's guard. #REVR#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bauweraerts looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Reis looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Bauweraerts is defending well. Reis quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Bauweraerts has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Reis celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dakota Reis!
Dakota Reis is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Dakota Reis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SPPS Resurrection 003
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Jernit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jernit. That's going to slow Bauweraerts down.
Jernit 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.
Jernit 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.
Jernit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jernit looks to throw the jab but Bauweraerts is out of range.
Bauweraerts is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bauweraerts ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jernit ducks under a wild hook from Bauweraerts.
Bauweraerts defending well as Jernit loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Jernit.
Jernit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jernit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Bauweraerts.#T1#
Jernit throws a chopping leg kick but Bauweraerts manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jernit throws a hook but Bauweraerts avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jernit. Bauweraerts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bauweraerts throws a hook but Jernit blocks it.
Jernit takes one to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Gunt Jernit has been cut.
Bauweraerts connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bauweraerts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jernit lands the left hand.
Jernit misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Bauweraerts on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jernit throws a lazy right hand but Bauweraerts sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Jernit misses with a body shot.
Bauweraerts connects with a body shot.
Jernit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bauweraerts throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jernit on the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bauweraerts gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jernit counters with an inside leg kick.
Jernit lands a nice looking body shot.
Jernit throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jernit throws a shot to the body.
Jernit scores with a hook.
Bauweraerts on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Bauweraerts moves forwards but Jernit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jernit blocks a leg kick.
Jernit avoids the body shot from Bauweraerts.
Bauweraerts takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jernit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jernit scores with a nice head shot.
Jernit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jernit thows a leg kick but Bauweraerts checks it #TD2#
and Bauweraerts counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jernit won't be happy with that.
Bauweraerts is working Jernit over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jernit takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jernit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Jernit taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jernit wants to control but Bauweraerts postures up.
Jernit is trying to improve his position.
Bauweraerts working away.
Bauweraerts is chipping away with strikes.
Bauweraerts grinds an elbow into Jernit's temple.
Bauweraerts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jernit keeps working.
Bauweraerts in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jernit is looking for a sweep.
Jernit is trying to control Bauweraerts's posture but Bauweraerts avoids it.
Jernit is holding Bauweraerts down, trying to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunt Jernit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunt Jernit'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#
Nice body punch from Jernit.
Jernit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bauweraerts swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jernit counters with a left to the body.
Bauweraerts misses with a few strikes there.
Bauweraerts takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gunt Jernit is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bauweraerts will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jernit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bauweraerts ducks under a wild hook from Jernit.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jernit. Bauweraerts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crunch! Jernit slams his shin into Bauweraerts's torso.
Good standup being displayed there by Jernit as he connects with a hook.
Jernit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jernit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bauweraerts takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bauweraerts looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jernit throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bauweraerts is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jernit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bauweraerts sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Bauweraerts tries to work over Jernit's front leg with a kick but Jernit checks it.
Jernit throws a lazy uppercut
and Bauweraerts counters with a straight right hand.
Jernit cracks Bauweraerts with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Jernit decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jernit wants to pass the guard but Bauweraerts is defending well.
Bauweraerts is pressing down on Jernit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jernit slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bauweraerts is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bauweraerts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jernit is one step ahead there. #T3#
Bauweraerts trying to control the position here.
Koen Bauweraerts has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jernit postures up.
Jernit trying to control but Bauweraerts is working from the bottom.
Jernit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bauweraerts can do to turn this around?
Jernit won't allow Bauweraerts to sweep him here.
Jernit stays in close to Bauweraerts's body and controls the position.
Bauweraerts is controlling Jernit's posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jernit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bauweraerts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jernit slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bauweraerts is not content to let Jernit control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bauweraerts manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jernit engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bauweraerts trying to control the position.
Bauweraerts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jernit trying to control the position from guard on top but Bauweraerts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jernit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bauweraerts with the counter takedown but Jernit avoids it easily.
Jernit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bauweraerts was well out of range. Poor timing from Jernit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunt Jernit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gunt Jernit's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Jernit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jernit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jernit cracks Bauweraerts with an open hand slap.
Bauweraerts digs a good body shot into Jernit's ribs.
Bauweraerts stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jernit.
Bauweraerts lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jernit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bauweraerts digs a good hook to Jernit's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bauweraerts lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jernit thows a leg kick but Bauweraerts checks it #TD2#
so Bauweraerts counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jernit looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Bauweraerts trying to control the position from guard on top but Jernit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bauweraerts sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jernit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jernit looking to pass the guard.
Jernit wants to control from the top but Bauweraerts keeps moving.
Jernit not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bauweraerts pulls Jernit in close to his closed guard and prevents Jernit from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bauweraerts 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.
Jernit showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bauweraerts controls Jernit momentarily but Jernit frees himself.
Bauweraerts tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Jernit wants to control from the top but Bauweraerts keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bauweraerts loads up on a big right hand but Jernit slips the punch.
Bauweraerts checks a low kick from Jernit.
It seemed like Bauweraerts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jernit closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jernit misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Jernit finds it's target.
Jernit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jernit misses with a hook.
Bauweraerts moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Jernit misses with a body shot
and Bauweraerts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bauweraerts with the inside leg kick.
Bauweraerts throws an off balance right hand
and Jernit counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bauweraerts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jernit.
Jernit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bauweraerts ducks under a wild hook from Jernit.
Bauweraerts throws a jab when Jernit was well out of range.
Jernit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jernit wants to land a leg kick but Bauweraerts is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Gunt Jernit did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Gunt Jernit's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Jernit throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Bauweraerts counters with a shoot takedown. Jernit fights it but they end up in guard.
Bauweraerts scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bauweraerts seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jernit seems keen to control Bauweraerts's posture.
Jernit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jernit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bauweraerts is one step ahead there.
Jernit is trying to keep Bauweraerts in close. #T1#
Bauweraerts trying to control but Jernit is working from the bottom.
Bauweraerts is fighting to break Jernit's control of his arms but Jernit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jernit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bauweraerts was well out of range. Poor timing from Jernit.
Bauweraerts throws a low kick but Jernit moves out of range easily.
Jernit misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bauweraerts counters with a nice uppercut.
Bauweraerts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jernit.
Bauweraerts is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#KD2#
Bauweraerts steps into range and cracks Jernit with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Jernit flops backwards and Bauweraerts dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC2#Jernit is rocked!#CUT2#Gunt Jernit's cut is getting worse.
Bauweraerts arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Jernit's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Koen Bauweraerts!
Koen Bauweraerts is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Koen Bauweraerts thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RSE 74:
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Pamungkas. Those never looked like landing.
Bauweraerts looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bauweraerts looks to throw the jab but Pamungkas is out of range.
Pamungkas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pamungkas misses with a wild body shot.
Bauweraerts feinted with a counter takedown.
Bauweraerts slips under a jab from Pamungkas.
Pamungkas throws a body punch but Bauweraerts moves out of range.
Pamungkas throws out a loose jab but Bauweraerts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pamungkas throws a lazy right hand but Bauweraerts sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bauweraerts changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pamungkas is looking to slow Bauweraerts down with leg kicks.
Pamungkas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bauweraerts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pamungkas throws a solid leg kick but Bauweraerts takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pamungkas.
Bauweraerts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pamungkas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pamungkas throws out a loose jab but Bauweraerts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bauweraerts cracks Pamungkas with a good jab.#T1#
Pamungkas throws a right hand that Bauweraerts ducks under and follows up with a left that Bauweraerts also avoids with ease.
Pamungkas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bambang Pamungkas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pamungkas throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Bauweraerts counters with a single leg into guard. Pamungkas didn't expect that.
Bauweraerts is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pamungkas is looking to stand up but Bauweraerts isn't so interested in that idea.
Bauweraerts content to stall in guard here.
Pamungkas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bauweraerts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bauweraerts works over Pamungkas with some ground and pound from guard.
Bauweraerts 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.
Bauweraerts controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bauweraerts lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pamungkas wants to get back to his feet but Bauweraerts is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Bauweraerts sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bauweraerts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bauweraerts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pamungkas controls Bauweraerts momentarily but Bauweraerts frees himself.
Pamungkas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bauweraerts content to stall in guard here.
Bauweraerts distracts Pamungkas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Bauweraerts is in close to Pamungkas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pamungkas looking to control.
Bauweraerts is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pamungkas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bauweraerts is controlling him.
Bauweraerts trying to control the position from guard on top but Pamungkas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pamungkas takes a swing at Bauweraerts's ribcage but misses.
Pamungkas throws a jab when Bauweraerts was well out of range.
A slow jab from Pamungkas misses its intended target.
Pamungkas misses the shot to the body.
Bauweraerts half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Pamungkas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pamungkas throws a right hand that Bauweraerts ducks under and follows up with a left that Bauweraerts also avoids with ease.
Pamungkas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bauweraerts moves away.
Bauweraerts swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pamungkas pushes Bauweraerts away with a front kick.
Pamungkas throws the left hand but Bauweraerts avoids the punch easily.
Bauweraerts drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pamungkas sprawls and moves away.
Pamungkas throws a hook but Bauweraerts avoids it easily.
Bauweraerts feinted with a counter takedown.
Pamungkas looks to land a combination but Bauweraerts avoids it well.
Pamungkas throws a leg kick #TD#
and Bauweraerts counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bauweraerts is looking to advance position but Pamungkas won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Bauweraerts.
Pamungkas wants to get back to his feet.
Bauweraerts stalling away here and it's allowed Pamungkas to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bambang Pamungkas will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bauweraerts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bauweraerts walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD#
Bauweraerts closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pamungkas quickly recovers to half guard.
Bauweraerts sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pamungkas defending well though.
Bauweraerts looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bauweraerts takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ES2#
Pamungkas has one foot on Bauweraerts's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Pamungkas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pamungkas throws a low kick but Bauweraerts moves out of range easily.
Bauweraerts closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pamungkas scores with a body shot.
Bauweraerts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pamungkas throws out the jab.
Bauweraerts misses with a hook. Pamungkas ducked under it nicely. #T1#
A leg kick checked by Bauweraerts.
Pamungkas misses with an uppercut.
Pamungkas throws a jab when Bauweraerts was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pamungkas. Bauweraerts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bauweraerts feinted with a counter takedown.
Pamungkas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pamungkas tries to land a leg kick but Bauweraerts saw it coming and moves away.
Bauweraerts feinted with a counter takedown.
A punch lands to the side of Bauweraerts 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pamungkas misses the jab.
Bauweraerts takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bambang Pamungkas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pamungkas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bauweraerts.
Bauweraerts blocks a jab.
Bauweraerts feinted with a counter takedown.
Bauweraerts shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pamungkas as he avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pamungkas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bauweraerts has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bauweraerts and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pamungkas swings for the body but Bauweraerts moves out of range. #T2#
Pamungkas throws a hook but Bauweraerts blocks it.
Pamungkas misses with the combination.
Bauweraerts scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pamungkas doesn't seem bothered though.
Bauweraerts connects with an inside leg 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!
Pamungkas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bauweraerts.
Bauweraerts connects with a looping right hand.
Pamungkas throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Bauweraerts counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bauweraerts is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bauweraerts working over Pamungkas with some ground and pound. Pamungkas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#Pamungkas is rocked!
Pamungkas is not content to let Bauweraerts control the position.#T3#
Bauweraerts landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pamungkas is still in real trouble! Can Bauweraerts finish him?
Pamungkas is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bauweraerts jumps into side control!
Pamungkas seems to have recovered his senses.
Pamungkas is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bauweraerts asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Pamungkas taking punishment in the form of punches.
Pamungkas can't do much from the bottom here.
Bauweraerts cracks Pamungkas with a big elbow.
Bauweraerts blocks the strikes from Pamungkas.
Bauweraerts cracks Pamungkas with a big right hand but Pamungkas just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T4#
Bauweraerts landing a few strikes.
Bauweraerts lands an elbow.
Pamungkas is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd goes nuts as Bauweraerts knocks Pamungkas out cold with a massive hammerfist! Bauweraerts Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Koen Bauweraerts!
A very excited looking Koen Bauweraerts 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: RSE 66: Funeral Fog
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Gooding jabs Bauweraerts to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bauweraerts throws a right hand that misses
letting Gooding counter with a right hand.
Bauweraerts throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gooding counters with a straight right hand.
Bauweraerts scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bauweraerts connects with a single shot there.#TD#
Bauweraerts looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gooding!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gooding is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Bauweraerts postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bauweraerts gets to mount! Gooding was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Bauweraerts with shots to the head and body - Gooding looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bauweraerts controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bauweraerts cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bauweraerts scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gooding taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gooding is trying desperately to improve position.
Bauweraerts looking to finish Gooding with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gooding!
Bauweraerts can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gooding is looking to escape.
Gooding tries to reverse the position but Bauweraerts maintains control.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bauweraerts with shots to the head and body - Gooding looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bauweraerts controlling the position easily from mount.
A nice elbow there by Bauweraerts.#CUT#It looks like Cuba Gooding has been cut.
Gooding is bucking up trying to escape but Bauweraerts cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bauweraerts postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gooding looks a forlorn figure.
Bauweraerts takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Bauweraerts unloading with bombs!
Bauweraerts landing shots from mount.
Bauweraerts landing shots from mount.
Bauweraerts takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gooding is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gooding is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bauweraerts is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gooding can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #CUT#That has opened up Cuba Gooding's cut even more.
Bauweraerts raining down shots from the mount!#CUT#The cut above Cuba Gooding's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bauweraerts 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.
Bauweraerts is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC#Gooding is rocked!#CUT#Cuba Gooding's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Koen Bauweraerts!
Koen Bauweraerts decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RSE 52: Freezing Moon
Date: Feb 21, 2024

#R1#
White takes a swing at Bauweraerts's ribcage but misses.
White throws a shot from downtown. Bauweraerts moves away and avoids it.
White misses the jab.
White is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
White takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bauweraerts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
White throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Bauweraerts counters with a nice double leg into side control. White won't be happy with that.
White gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bauweraerts trying to control from half guard but White is working away.
White works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bauweraerts lands a couple of elbows.#T1##SUB#
White is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
White has momentary wrist control but Bauweraerts slips an elbow through the middle.
Bauweraerts sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bauweraerts works over White with some ground and pound from guard.
Bauweraerts must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
White preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bauweraerts scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bauweraerts is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bauweraerts postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
White is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bauweraerts's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bauweraerts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bauweraerts wants to pass the guard but White is keeping the position.
Bauweraerts controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bauweraerts cracks White with a solid left hand.
Bauweraerts sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
White looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
White working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bauweraerts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bauweraerts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
White being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bauweraerts stands up over White, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bauweraerts seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
White is looking for a triangle but Bauweraerts pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
White working for a triangle but Bauweraerts defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bauweraerts with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koen Bauweraerts dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bauweraerts slips a jab from White.
A jab from White misses.
White misses with the combination.
White slips a jab from Bauweraerts.
White slips under a jab from Bauweraerts.
White defending well as Bauweraerts loads up on a big left hand.
White misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Bauweraerts counters with a single leg into guard. White didn't expect that.
Bauweraerts looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bauweraerts distracts White with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Bauweraerts is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bauweraerts scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bauweraerts throwing strikes from guard but White blocks nicely.
Bauweraerts pushes down on White's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bauweraerts lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked White! More strikes land and this one is all over! Bauweraerts jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koen Bauweraerts!
After winning the bout, Koen Bauweraerts thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RSE 40: Deathless Sun
Date: Jan 17, 2024

#R1#
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws out a loose jab but Bauweraerts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nerdspoof The 3rd missing with a left hand there. Bauweraerts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Bauweraerts counters with a single leg into guard. Nerdspoof The 3rd didn't expect that.
Bauweraerts looking to sit in guard and control but Nerdspoof The 3rd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bauweraerts not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bauweraerts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nerdspoof The 3rd is one step ahead there.
Bauweraerts bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nerdspoof The 3rd's guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to sweep here but Bauweraerts controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Nerdspoof The 3rd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is trying to keep Bauweraerts in close. #T1#
Bauweraerts trying to control the position from guard on top but Nerdspoof The 3rd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bauweraerts controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bauweraerts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bauweraerts trying to control the position from guard on top but Nerdspoof The 3rd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bauweraerts controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bauweraerts with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bauweraerts lands a couple of digs.#CUT#It looks like Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd has been cut.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to sweep here but Bauweraerts controlling him for the moment.
Bauweraerts keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nerdspoof The 3rd's head.
Bauweraerts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bauweraerts with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bauweraerts throwing strikes but missing.
Nerdspoof The 3rd pulls Bauweraerts in to control the position. #T3#
Bauweraerts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bauweraerts sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bauweraerts trying to control but Nerdspoof The 3rd is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bauweraerts closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bauweraerts darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big right from Nerdspoof The 3rd misses.
Bauweraerts drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nerdspoof The 3rd sprawls and moves away.
Bauweraerts looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Nerdspoof The 3rd as he connects with a hook.
Nerdspoof The 3rd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bauweraerts.
Bauweraerts connects with a jab.#T4#
Bauweraerts slips under a jab from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bauweraerts moves away from the strike by Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Nerdspoof The 3rd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bauweraerts.
Bauweraerts with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nerdspoof The 3rd to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2#
Nerdspoof The 3rd closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bauweraerts to the mat! Bauweraerts manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bauweraerts keeping moving, preventing Nerdspoof The 3rd from controlling successfully.
Bauweraerts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nerdspoof The 3rd is one step ahead there.
Nerdspoof The 3rd seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nerdspoof The 3rd has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bauweraerts is proving hard to escape from.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd's cut.
That's time! Bauweraerts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bauweraerts.
Bauweraerts misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nerdspoof The 3rd! But no joy.
Bauweraerts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Nerdspoof The 3rd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Bauweraerts shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Bauweraerts.
Bauweraerts throws out a loose jab but Nerdspoof The 3rd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nerdspoof The 3rd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bauweraerts manages to avoid it.
Bauweraerts slips a jab from Nerdspoof The 3rd.#T1#
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nerdspoof The 3rd fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bauweraerts on the side of the head.
Nerdspoof The 3rd misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Bauweraerts counters with a shoot takedown. Nerdspoof The 3rd fights it but they end up in guard.
Bauweraerts throwing strikes but missing.
Nerdspoof The 3rd avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bauweraerts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nerdspoof The 3rd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bauweraerts with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bauweraerts throws an elbow that misses. Nerdspoof The 3rd uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bauweraerts's guard. Nice move by Nerdspoof The 3rd!#REVB#
Bauweraerts trying to control the position.
Bauweraerts seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to free his leg and advance position but Bauweraerts is retaining full guard.
Bauweraerts is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bauweraerts is adopting a defensive guard.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to control from the top but Bauweraerts keeps moving.
Koen Bauweraerts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nerdspoof The 3rd being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Nerdspoof The 3rd's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bauweraerts gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bauweraerts shoots in looking for a takedown. Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to sprawl out of it but Bauweraerts keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nerdspoof The 3rd manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nerdspoof The 3rd will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bauweraerts drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nerdspoof The 3rd sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Nerdspoof The 3rd drives through with a takedown into Bauweraerts's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is fighting to break Bauweraerts's control of his arms but Bauweraerts is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Bauweraerts has his foot on Nerdspoof The 3rd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nerdspoof The 3rd works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Nerdspoof The 3rd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bauweraerts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nerdspoof The 3rd works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bauweraerts is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Nerdspoof The 3rd 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.
Bauweraerts wants to improve his position but Nerdspoof The 3rd is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Nerdspoof The 3rd darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Koen Bauweraerts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nerdspoof The 3rd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bauweraerts walks into a jab.
Bauweraerts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Bauweraerts changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws out a loose jab but Bauweraerts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nerdspoof The 3rd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bauweraerts lands a nice shot that snaps Nerdspoof The 3rd's head back.
Bauweraerts moves away from the strike by Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Bauweraerts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nerdspoof The 3rd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bauweraerts swings for the body but Nerdspoof The 3rd moves out of range.
Good exchange - Nerdspoof The 3rd coming out on top.
Nerdspoof The 3rd fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bauweraerts on the side of the head.
Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nerdspoof The 3rd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
so Bauweraerts counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to sweep but no luck.
Bauweraerts tries to free his leg and advance position but Nerdspoof The 3rd is retaining full guard.
Nerdspoof The 3rd looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Nerdspoof The 3rd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bauweraerts defends well.
Bauweraerts lands a couple of elbows.
Bauweraerts throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Nerdspoof The 3rd is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bauweraerts frees his head nicely. Oh but Nerdspoof The 3rd has switched to an armbar! Bauweraerts is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd!
Our winner, Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd, 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: RSE 31.5: Fire In The Sky
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Oyelowo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bauweraerts manages to avoid it.
Bauweraerts changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Oyelowo throws a body punch but Bauweraerts moves out of range.
Oyelowo with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Bauweraerts counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Oyelowo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bauweraerts passes into side control.
Oyelowo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bauweraerts misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bauweraerts working the ground and pound from side control.
Bauweraerts creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Oyelowo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
A lull in the action here.
Bauweraerts landing a few strikes. #T1#
Oyelowo wants to control but Bauweraerts postures up.
Oyelowo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oyelowo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Oyelowo is trying to get back to half guard.
Bauweraerts is chipping away with strikes.
Oyelowo tries to bench press Bauweraerts off him but Bauweraerts keeps the position.
Oyelowo is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Oyelowo is not content to let Bauweraerts control the position.
Bauweraerts looks up at the clock and then as Oyelowo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bauweraerts smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Oyelowo manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bauweraerts is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Oyelowo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bauweraerts passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bauweraerts controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Oyelowo gets back to half guard.
Oyelowo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bauweraerts is working away from the top position though.
Bauweraerts prevents Oyelowo from standing back up.
Oyelowo is trying to control but can't.
Oyelowo moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oyelowo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bauweraerts wants to control from the top but Oyelowo keeps moving.
Oyelowo is trying to control the position but Bauweraerts postures up. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Oyelowo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bauweraerts is fighting to break Oyelowo's control of his arms but Oyelowo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bauweraerts stands up over Oyelowo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Oyelowo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bauweraerts trying to control the position from guard on top but Oyelowo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bauweraerts with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oyelowo is trying to control the position but Bauweraerts postures up.
Oyelowo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bauweraerts distracts Oyelowo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koen Bauweraerts dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bauweraerts ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oyelowo throws a hook but Bauweraerts blocks it.
Bauweraerts half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Oyelowo throws a body punch but Bauweraerts moves out of range.
Adrian Oyelowo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Oyelowo does no damage.
Oyelowo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oyelowo shoots in for a takedown but Bauweraerts shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oyelowo. Bauweraerts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bauweraerts tries to counter with a takedown but Oyelowo is quick to defend against it.
Oyelowo misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Bauweraerts counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bauweraerts trying to control the position from guard on top but Oyelowo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bauweraerts postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bauweraerts is fighting to break Oyelowo's control of his arms but Oyelowo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bauweraerts looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Oyelowo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bauweraerts is one step ahead there. #T1#
Bauweraerts trying to control but Oyelowo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Oyelowo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bauweraerts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bauweraerts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bauweraerts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oyelowo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bauweraerts postures up in Oyelowo's guard and throws a big left but Oyelowo blocks it.
Koen Bauweraerts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bauweraerts scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Oyelowo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bauweraerts postures up and lands a big shot to Oyelowo's brow.
Bauweraerts trying to control but Oyelowo is working from the bottom.
Bauweraerts is stalling in the full guard.
Oyelowo looking to control. #SUB2#
Oyelowo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bauweraerts defends well.
Bauweraerts lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Oyelowo looking to control but Bauweraerts passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Oyelowo looking for submissions off his back.
Bauweraerts performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Oyelowo gets back to full guard.
Bauweraerts makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bauweraerts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bauweraerts trying to control but Oyelowo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Oyelowo looking for a guillotine here but Bauweraerts defends easily. #T4#
Bauweraerts postures up in Oyelowo's guard and throws a big left but Oyelowo blocks it.
Bauweraerts throws a big elbow that misses.
Bauweraerts wants to control from the top but Oyelowo keeps moving.
Bauweraerts looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Oyelowo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bauweraerts can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oyelowo wants to stand but Bauweraerts is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koen Bauweraerts dominated that second round.
That's time! Bauweraerts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice jab there from Bauweraerts.
Oyelowo goes for a double leg but Bauweraerts avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bauweraerts continues to drive forward.
Bauweraerts slips a jab and a cross from Oyelowo.
Bauweraerts feinted with a counter takedown.
Bauweraerts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oyelowo staying out of range there.
Bauweraerts slips a jab from Oyelowo.
Oyelowo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oyelowo shoots in but no luck this time.
Oyelowo wants to clinch#TD#
and Bauweraerts counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bauweraerts not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bauweraerts looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Oyelowo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bauweraerts stalling. #T1#
Bauweraerts is keen to just control but Oyelowo is a slippery customer.
Bauweraerts stalling.
Oyelowo trying to get back to full guard but Bauweraerts takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Bauweraerts lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The referee warns Oyelowo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oyelowo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bauweraerts scoring with strikes but Oyelowo is staying in there.
Oyelowo working to try and regain half guard. #T2#
The referee warns Oyelowo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bauweraerts postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Oyelowo looks a forlorn figure.
Bauweraerts tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bauweraerts looking to finish Oyelowo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Oyelowo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bauweraerts breaks from Oyelowo's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC#Oyelowo is rocked!
Bauweraerts looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Oyelowo is still in real trouble! Can Bauweraerts finish him?
Bauweraerts scoring with strikes but Oyelowo is staying in there.
Bauweraerts lands a big elbow - Oyelowo is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Oyelowo is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Koen Bauweraerts!
An out of breath Koen Bauweraerts thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RSE 24: A Night Of Violence
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Bauweraerts misses the jab.
Kirby lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bauweraerts's sensitive parts.
Kirby falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Bauweraerts counters with a single leg into guard. Kirby didn't expect that.
Bauweraerts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kirby is controlling Bauweraerts's posture.
Bauweraerts seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bauweraerts is in close to Kirby's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Bauweraerts trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bauweraerts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bauweraerts throws a big right hand that misses.
Kirby working a defensive guard but Bauweraerts manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bauweraerts in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bauweraerts tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kirby is not content to let Bauweraerts control the position.
Bauweraerts working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Bauweraerts looking to control but instead Kirby has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Bauweraerts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kirby 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.
Bauweraerts scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bauweraerts thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bauweraerts thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kirby's head.
Bauweraerts working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bauweraerts controlling the action here.
Bauweraerts throwing shots but Kirby is blocking nicely.
Bauweraerts 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#
Bauweraerts missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bauweraerts sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bauweraerts sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kirby defending well though.
Bauweraerts is stalling here. Kirby is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bauweraerts seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kirby has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Bauweraerts is trying to work for a sweep but Kirby has mounted him!#T4#
Bauweraerts looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Kirby really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bauweraerts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bauweraerts trying to control the hands but Kirby breaks the grip.
Kirby keeps control of the position as Bauweraerts tries to break free. #SU2#
Kirby has Bauweraerts's back but decides to stand back up... Obviously he fancies his chances in the standup department!
Kirby shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kirby lands with an uppercut that bounces Bauweraerts off the cage and back into range.
Nate Kirby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kirby slips a straight right by Bauweraerts.
Kirby appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koen Bauweraerts dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bauweraerts ducks right into an uppercut from Kirby.
Bauweraerts scores with a nice strike.#TD#
Kirby gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bauweraerts to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bauweraerts trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bauweraerts landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bauweraerts trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Bauweraerts with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kirby is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bauweraerts throws an elbow that misses. Kirby uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bauweraerts's guard. Nice move by Kirby!#REVB#
Bauweraerts has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kirby has passed into side control.
Bauweraerts tries to buck Kirby off but Kirby is having none of it.
Bauweraerts is trying to work for a sweep but Kirby has mounted him!
Kirby is looking to stand but Bauweraerts has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage. #T2#
Bauweraerts tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bauweraerts slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bauweraerts is looking for a sweep. Kirby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kirby wants to stand up but Bauweraerts is controlling the position.
Bauweraerts makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bauweraerts.
Bauweraerts is controlling Kirby's posture.#T3#
Bauweraerts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kirby wanted to stand there but Bauweraerts had control of the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bauweraerts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bauweraerts throws out a loose jab but Kirby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bauweraerts slips under a jab from Kirby.#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.
Kirby walks into a stiff left hand from Bauweraerts.
Bauweraerts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bauweraerts jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kirby shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bauweraerts scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kirby walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kirby scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bauweraerts doesn't seem bothered though.
Bauweraerts scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kirby in his tracks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koen Bauweraerts dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kirby dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bauweraerts. That did some damage!
Bauweraerts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirby manages to avoid it.
Bauweraerts misses with a hook
and Kirby counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kirby connects with a crisp jab.
Kirby with the inside leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bauweraerts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kirby.
Bauweraerts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kirby sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kirby swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bauweraerts thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Kirby ducks right into an uppercut from Bauweraerts.
Koen Bauweraerts is winning the standup battle so far.
Bauweraerts shoots for a takedown but Kirby saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bauweraerts fails with a takedown attempt.
Kirby looks to score with a jab to the body but Bauweraerts is just out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Kirby. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kirby.
Nate Kirby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bauweraerts tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kirby swivels and escapes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kirby! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koen Bauweraerts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bauweraerts misses with a hook
and Kirby counters with an inside leg kick.
Bauweraerts connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kirby feints and then cracks Bauweraerts's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bauweraerts down.
Bauweraerts misses with the combination.
Kirby tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Bauweraerts counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T3#
Kirby wants to sweep but Bauweraerts has passed to side control!
Kirby is not content to let Bauweraerts control the position.
Bauweraerts misses with the ground and pound.
Bauweraerts trying to control the position but Kirby is working away.
Bauweraerts advances to mount.
Kirby regains half guard.#T4#
Bauweraerts trying to control the pace.
Bauweraerts passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kirby!
Kirby tries to hold on but Bauweraerts postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bauweraerts scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kirby?

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 Koen Bauweraerts.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bauweraerts, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: RSE : Just Some Fights 9
Date: Oct 04, 2023

#R1#
Moly is looking to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Moly misses.
A low kick lands for Moly.
Moly is looking to slow Bauweraerts down with leg kicks. #TD2#
Bauweraerts darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bauweraerts is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bauweraerts lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Moly hang on?
Bauweraerts pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bauweraerts is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T1#
Moly is trying desperately to improve position.
Bauweraerts scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bauweraerts has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bauweraerts trying to control but Moly is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bauweraerts cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bauweraerts trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Moly really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2#
Bauweraerts controlling his opponent.
Bauweraerts scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bauweraerts takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moly is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bauweraerts pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bauweraerts putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bauweraerts is landing with some decent strikes but Moly is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2#Moly is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bauweraerts postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Moly badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Bauweraerts around the waist but Bauweraerts pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Bauweraerts is the winner by TKO! Bauweraerts jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koen Bauweraerts!
During a confident post fight interview, Koen Bauweraerts thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Very Wacky 2 - Final
Date: Nov 28, 2022

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#CL#
Bauweraerts rushes Van Ingen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Van Ingen effectively controlling the action here.
Van Ingen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Ingen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
Van Ingen is trying to maintain a safe position but Bauweraerts gets an underhook and turns Van Ingen into the cage.
Van Ingen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Van Ingen is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Bauweraerts has denied him.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joey Van Ingen.#CL#
Bauweraerts instigates a clinch. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Van Ingen is looking to control Bauweraerts's arms but Bauweraerts gets an underhook and turns him. Now Van Ingen has his back to the cage.
Bauweraerts fails to pull guard.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bauweraerts as Van Ingen tries to tie him up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Ingen stalling in the clinch but Bauweraerts improves position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 10:9
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 10:9
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 10:9

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

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