Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: KIFC 91-
Date: Jun 19, 2023

#R1#
Merchant connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#It looks like Island Chief has been cut.
Chief has his takedown stuffed
and Merchant counters with a nice uppercut.
Merchant throws a shot to the body.
Merchant slaps away a takedown attempt from Chief, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Merchant lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Chief looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Merchant keeping control of the position.
Merchant is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Chief is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Merchant has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chief thows a huge punch but Merchant dodges it nicely.
Chief prevents Merchant from improving his position.
Chief has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Chief looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Merchant with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Merchant blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chief.
Chief lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chief lands a nice short elbow.
Chief is thwarting Merchant's attempts to control the position.
Chief scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#Merchant is rocked!
Chief is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Merchant is hurt! He's hurt bad - Chief fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Merchant from any more punishment! Congratulations to Chief! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Island Chief!
Island Chief was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: KIFC 82-
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Kroner dodges the punch combination from Merchant.
Kroner 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.
Kroner shoots for a double leg takedown but Merchant sprawls well. He's pushed Kroner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kroner misses with a takedown attempt
and Merchant counters with a slapping leg kick. #TD#
Kroner fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Merchant to the ground. Kroner is now in Merchant's guard.#SUB#
Kroner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Merchant has control of Kroner's left arm, preventing Kroner from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merchant controls Kroner momentarily but Kroner frees himself.
Merchant looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB#
Kroner drops back looking for a leg! Merchant is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Merchant manages to kick Kroner off! Kroner jumps back into Merchant's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kroner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kroner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merchant is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Kroner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kroner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Merchant is trying to keep Kroner in close.
Kroner throwing strikes but missing.
Merchant really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kroner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Merchant avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kroner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kroner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kroner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Merchant wants to sweep here but Kroner controlling him for the moment.
Merchant can't keep his opponent in guard - Kroner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Merchant is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kroner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Merchant defending well though.
Merchant tries to roll over but Kroner keeps him under control.
Merchant keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Kroner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Merchant is just riding it out for now. Kroner eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB#
Kroner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Merchant missing with punches from the bottom. #SUB#
Kroner 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#
Kroner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Merchant has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kroner 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.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Merchant is looking to control Kroner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Merchant avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Kroner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Merchant has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kroner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merchant controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Kroner is looking for a kimura but Merchant is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kroner to get the leverage. #SUB#
Kroner wants to work for an arm triangle but Merchant is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lasse Kroner dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Kroner looking to score a takedown here. Merchant is defending well but Kroner drives through and ends up in Merchant's guard.
Kroner throwing strikes from guard but Merchant blocks nicely.
Merchant avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Merchant can't keep his opponent in guard - Kroner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kroner works his way into full mount! #SUB#
Kroner jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Merchant manages to avoid the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kroner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1##SUB#
Kroner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Merchant is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kroner throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Kroner is working to tighten his grip on Merchant's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Merchant has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kroner is really squeezing tight and eventually Merchant passes out! Kroner breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lasse Kroner!

Event: KIFC 71
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Stukov with the inside leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Stukov scores with a four punch combination!
Merchant definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Merchant looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stukov throws a hook but Merchant blocks it.
Merchant is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stukov.
Merchant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Stukov misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Merchant misses its target.
Stukov misses with a straight left.
Stukov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Merchant.
A little feinted left hand from Merchant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stukov misses with a double jab
and Merchant counters with a stiff right hand.
Stukov throws a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Merchant misses the target.
Stukov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Merchant.
Stukov fails to land with a series of punches.
Merchant was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stukov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Merchant.
Merchant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Stukov there.#T1#
A big left from Stukov misses.
A swing and a miss from Stukov.
Stukov with a nice calf kick.
Stukov tries a low kick but Merchant avoids it.
Stukov throws a head kick but Merchant moves out of range.
Merchant was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Merchant throws a series of strikes that have Stukov backpedaling.
Nice cross by Stukov.
Stukov throws an overhand right that lands on Merchant's shoulder, as Merchant tries to avoid the shot.
Stukov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Merchant.
Stukov throws an off balance right hand
and Merchant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stukov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Merchant was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Merchant blocks a jab.
Stukov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stukov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Merchant. #T2#
Merchant throws a low kick but Stukov avoids it.
Stukov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stukov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Merchant is out of range and Stukov settles back down.
Merchant is looking to counter punch.
Stukov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Merchant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stukov throws out the jab.
A big left from Stukov misses.
It looked like Merchant was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stukov.
Merchant misses with the combination.
Merchant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stukov throws an overhand right that lands on Merchant's shoulder, as Merchant tries to avoid the shot.
Merchant stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stukov.
Stukov scores with a body shot.
Merchant throws a low kick but Stukov moves out of range easily.
Stukov throws a leg kick but Merchant sees it coming and moves out of range.
Merchant was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Stukov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Merchant's sensitive parts.
Stukov throws a lazy right hand but Merchant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petr Stukov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Merchant staying out of range there.
Merchant takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stukov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Stukov lands a jab to the nose.
Stukov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Merchant.
Stukov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Merchant moves away.
Merchant attempts a counter takedown but Stukov avoids it well and moves away.
Stukov throws a jab when Merchant was well out of range.
Stukov tried to score with a low kick but Merchant checks it.
Stukov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Merchant takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stukov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stukov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Merchant.#T4#
Stukov looks to score with a jab to the body but Merchant is just out of range.
Stukov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Merchant's sensitive parts.
Stukov misses with a hook.
Merchant tried to score with a low kick but Stukov checks it.
Good work by Merchant as he checks the leg kick.
Merchant slips a straight right by Stukov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stukov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stukov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stukov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stukov is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Merchant like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Merchant from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Petr Stukov!
Our winner, Petr Stukov, 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: KIFC 53
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1#
Goransson has his takedown stuffed
and Merchant counters with a nice body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Merchant.
Goransson tries for a takedown but Merchant circles away easily
enabling Merchant to counter with a crisp jab.
Merchant comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goransson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Merchant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Goransson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goransson with a poor takedown
and Merchant counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Goransson looks for a takedown but Merchant sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Merchant on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good work by Goransson as he checks the leg kick.
Merchant connects with a jab.
Goransson has a takedown stuffed.
Goransson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Goransson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Merchant 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.
Justin Merchant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danga de danga de dang - Merchant scores with a four punch combination!
Merchant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goransson moves away.
Goransson 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.
Goransson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Merchant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Merchant with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goransson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Merchant is fending him off so far but Goransson persists. Nope, Merchant circles away and we're back to standing.#T3#
Goransson shoots and misses
and Merchant counters with a straight right hand.
Goransson shoots in for a double leg but Merchant sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Merchant fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goransson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Goransson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Merchant counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Goransson is breathing heavily.
Goransson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Merchant as he avoids it easily.
Merchant lands with a nice body punch.
Goransson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Merchant counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Merchant lands a jab to the head.
Merchant digs a good body shot into Goransson's ribs.
Goransson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Merchant makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Goransson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goransson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Goransson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Goransson attempts a counter takedown but Merchant avoids it well and moves away.
Merchant is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Goransson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Goransson has his takedown stuffed
and Merchant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Merchant dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Goransson blocks a leg kick.
Merchant connects with a body shot.
Merchant lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Goransson shoots in for a double leg but Merchant sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Goransson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goransson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Goransson drops his hands momentarily and Merchant takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Merchant lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Goransson at a distance.
A low kick from Merchant misses #TD#
and Goransson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Merchant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goransson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merchant keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Goransson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Goransson seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Goransson is working for a kimura but Merchant is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Merchant is looking to improve his position. #T2##SUB#
Goransson is working for a submission of some sort.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Merchant can do anything to dispel that myth.
Merchant avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goransson. #SUB#
Goransson wants to work for an arm triangle but Merchant is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Goransson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Merchant is controlling Goransson's trapped leg to prevent Goransson from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Goransson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Merchant sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB#
Goransson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Merchant trying to hold on to Goransson's head to control him but Goransson postures up. #SUB#
Goransson is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Goransson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Merchant has managed to free his arm - good work.
Goransson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Merchant is looking to control Goransson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Merchant avoid being mounted?
Merchant is looking to improve his position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Goransson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Merchant has managed to free his arm - good work.
Goransson prevents Merchant from improving his position.#SUB#
Goransson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Goransson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merchant wants to improve his position but Goransson is controlling well. #SUB#
Goransson 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.
Merchant has his hands clasped together around Goransson's back. He's all about the action.
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 Gunnar Goransson will probably get the nod.
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#
Goransson with a poor takedown
and Merchant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Merchant as Goransson shoots in.
Merchant tries to counter with a clinch but Goransson shakes him off and moves away.
Merchant fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Goransson is out of range.
Goransson has his takedown stuffed
and Merchant counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Goransson thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Goransson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merchant lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merchant lands a right hook to the body.
Merchant tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Goransson is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Merchant misses the shot to the body.
As Merchant backs away, Goransson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Merchant ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Merchant scores with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Merchant.
Merchant lands the left hand.
Goransson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Justin Merchant seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
A left and a right from Merchant both land. Nice combination.
Goransson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Merchant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Merchant throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Merchant thuds a left hand into Goransson's body.#T3#
Goransson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Merchant counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Goransson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Goransson there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've been informed that Merchant has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Merchant throws a low kick but it's checked well by Goransson.
Goransson feinted with a counter takedown.
Merchant scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Merchant lands with a nice body punch.
Merchant 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.
A combination from Merchant does no damage. #T4#
Merchant tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goransson tries to counter with a takedown but Merchant is quick to defend against it.
Merchant takes a swing at Goransson's ribcage but misses.
Merchant throws a shot to the body.
Goransson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Merchant lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goransson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Merchant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Merchant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Merchant 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 26:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Merchant!

Event: KIFC 42-
Date: Apr 04, 2023

#R1#
Delaware shoots in for a takedown but Merchant shows good takedown defense.
Merchant swats away the attempt to clinch by Delaware .
Merchant fires out a quick counter leg kick but Delaware just manages to avoid it.
Delaware wants to clinch but Merchant slips to the side
and Merchant counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Delaware misses with a combination
and Merchant counters with a good low kick that Delaware was not able to check.
Merchant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delaware was well out of range. Poor timing from Merchant.
A big right from Delaware misses.
Delaware with a lazy takedown attempt
and Merchant counters with a right hand to the body.
Delaware throws a nice looking combination but Merchant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merchant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delaware .
Delaware looks to land a combination but Merchant avoids it well. #CL2#
Delaware moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Delaware pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Delaware misses with a two punch combination.
As Delaware backs away, Merchant returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dick Delaware seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Merchant dodges the punch combination from Delaware .
Merchant chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Delaware misses.
Delaware throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Merchant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Delaware throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Merchant finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Merchant lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Delaware throws a head kick that misses
and Merchant counters with a nice low kick that buckles Delaware 's knee momentarily.
Delaware misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Delaware throws a combination that misses
and Merchant counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Delaware throws a combination that misses
and Merchant counters with a slapping leg kick.
Merchant tried to score with a low kick but Delaware checks it.
Merchant looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Justin Merchant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Delaware lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Merchant backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delaware misses with a two punch combination.
Merchant scores with a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Merchant.
Delaware connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Delaware tries to clinch up but Merchant circles away and keeps his distance.
Delaware throws a right and a left that both miss.
Merchant half committed to a counter leg kick.
Merchant takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Delaware looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Justin Merchant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Delaware .
Delaware shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Merchant but Merchant pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Delaware backs away, Merchant returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Delaware fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Merchant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Delaware doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Merchant counters with a left to the body.
Delaware fails with an attempt to clinch.
Delaware tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Merchant is able to avoid easily.
Merchant tried to counter with a leg kick but Delaware avoided it.
Delaware swinging wildly here.
Delaware swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Merchant counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Merchant lands with a thumping leg kick.
Delaware misses with a double jab.
Delaware fails with the takedown
and Merchant counters with a slapping leg kick. #T4#
Delaware fails to land with a series of punches.
Delaware fails with the takedown
and Merchant counters with a thumping low kick.
Delaware with a lazy takedown attempt
and Merchant makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Delaware throws a lazy body kick
and Merchant counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Delaware throws a nice looking combination but Merchant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delaware throws a right hand that Merchant ducks under and follows up with a left that Merchant also avoids with ease.
Delaware misses with a combination
and Merchant counters with an inside leg kick.
Delaware 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Delaware throws a series of punches but Merchant moves out of range.
Delaware looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Delaware rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Merchant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Merchant dodges the punch combination from Delaware .
Merchant appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
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 Justin Merchant will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Delaware is defended easily by Merchant.
Delaware dives in and grabs Merchant's left leg, looking for a takedown. Merchant pushes down on Delaware 's head and hops out.
Merchant throws a low kick but Delaware moves out of range easily.
Merchant throws a lazy right hand but Delaware sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dick Delaware is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Delaware throws an overhand right that lands on Merchant's shoulder, as Merchant tries to avoid the shot.
Delaware throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Merchant staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merchant throws a series of punches but Delaware moves out of range.
Delaware fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Merchant avoids it really well and circles away.
Justin Merchant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Delaware .
Delaware throws a head kick but Merchant moves out of range.
Merchant is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Delaware fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Merchant seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Delaware throws a leg kick but Merchant checks it.
Merchant is looking to wear down Delaware with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Delaware falls off balance throwing a combination
and Delaware takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Delaware has his takedown stuffed
and Merchant counters with a series of strikes. Delaware will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Delaware closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Merchant misses with a punch to the body.
Merchant wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Merchant stalling in the clinch but Delaware improves position.
Merchant trying to control the position but instead, Delaware has worked for underhooks and has pushed Merchant into the cage.#BC2#
Delaware manages to break the clinch.
Justin Merchant is winning the standup battle so far.
Delaware misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Delaware misses with a wild body shot.
Merchant tries to counter with a takedown but Delaware is quick to defend against it.
Some wild striking there from Delaware .
Delaware misses with a combination
and Merchant counters with a left to the body.
Some wild striking there from Delaware .
Delaware throws a combination that misses
and Merchant counters with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delaware throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Delaware looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Merchant is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Delaware tries to bum rush Merchant with a series of wild strikes but Merchant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Delaware fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
Merchant throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Merchant looks to score with a jab to the body but Delaware is just out of range.
Delaware changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Merchant throws a body shot but no joy.
Delaware throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Merchant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Merchant throws a body shot but no joy.
Delaware closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Delaware lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Merchant circles away quickly and effectively.
Merchant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Delaware misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck for Delaware with that takedown attempt.
Merchant is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Delaware is breathing heavily.
Delaware works over Merchant's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC2#Merchant is rocked!#T4#
OH! Merchant has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Delaware smells blood and charges in for the finish! Delaware unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Merchant sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dick Delaware !

Event: KIFC 35
Date: Mar 29, 2023

#R1#
Good work by Schultz as he checks the leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Schultz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Schultz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A counter left hand to the body from Merchant misses its target.
A big left from Schultz misses.
Schultz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schultz jabs Merchant to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Merchant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schultz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Merchant scores with a three punch combo!
Schultz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz misses the jab.
Merchant takes a swing at Schultz's ribcage but misses.
Schultz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Merchant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schultz throws out the jab. #T1#
Schultz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Merchant.
Merchant swings for the body but Schultz moves out of range.
Schultz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Schultz throws a monster overhand right that drops Merchant! Schultz follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ron Schultz!
Ron Schultz 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.

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