Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: UCF 75: Mfer v Jones
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Ignon lands a nice hook to Catawanee's body. Catawanee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chayton Catawanee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignon works Catawanee's body with a nice hook.
Ignon moves out of range as Catawanee strikes.
Ignon with the counter takedown but Catawanee avoids it easily.
Catawanee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Ignon. Beautiful body shot.
Ignon lands with a right hand.
Catawanee throws a poor cross that misses
and Ignon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ignon ducks under a wild hook from Catawanee.
Catawanee throws a jab when Ignon was well out of range.
Ignon swings for the body but Catawanee moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Catawanee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ignon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Catawanee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Catawanee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ignon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Catawanee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ignon's hands.#CUT#It looks like Sauv Ignon has been cut.
Ignon defending well as Catawanee loads up on a big left hand.
Catawanee misses with a hook.
Catawanee lands with a good body shot.
Catawanee connects with a right hand. Ignon shakes it off.
Catawanee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ignon misses with a body shot. #T1#
Ignon moves out of range of the leg kick from Catawanee.
Catawanee throws a hook but Ignon avoids it easily.
Ignon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Catawanee's head backwards.
Ignon ducks under a wild hook from Catawanee.
Catawanee throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Ignon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ignon.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ignon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Catawanee is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Ignon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Catawanee is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Catawanee has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ignon has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Catawanee doesn't defend quickly enough and Ignon has managed to lock this one up! Can Catawanee escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Ignon on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sauv Ignon!
A relieved looking Sauv Ignon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: UCF 67: Nice v Traynor
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1#
Halleck misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Halleck throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Halleck throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Catawanee tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Halleck is in Catawanee's guard.
Halleck stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Catawanee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halleck trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Catawanee manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Catawanee has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Halleck is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Halleck escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Catawanee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Catawanee has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Halleck to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Catawanee is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Halleck pulls down on the head and he's put Catawanee to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gurney Halleck!

Event: UCF 59: Qwerty v Soprano
Date: Aug 17, 2024

#R1#
Jones moves out of range as Catawanee strikes.
Catawanee misses with a hook.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones tries to move into range but Catawanee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Catawanee throws a front kick aimed at Jones's knee but Jones avoids it well.
Catawanee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Catawanee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Catawanee manages to avoid it.
Catawanee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Catawanee misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab lands there for Catawanee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catawanee misses with a hook
and Jones makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Catawanee really felt that one!
Catawanee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sloppy strikes from Catawanee. Those never looked like landing.
Jones appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Catawanee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Catawanee scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Catawanee misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Catawanee throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Jones is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Catawanee misses with a straight right.
Catawanee misses with a wild combination.
Catawanee misses with a lunging right hand
and Catawanee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Catawanee throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Catawanee with a nice cross.
Catawanee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Catawanee lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Catawanee misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jones defending well as Catawanee loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
A low kick from Catawanee is predictable there
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Catawanee misses its intended target.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Catawanee misses the jab.
Catawanee misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chayton Catawanee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Catawanee throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Catawanee.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Catawanee misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Catawanee misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a low kick, right behind Catawanee 's knee.
Catawanee misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Catawanee misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Catawanee scores with a kick to the body. #T3#
Catawanee misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Catawanee throws a leg kick but Jones moved away.
Catawanee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Catawanee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Catawanee looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Catawanee there.
Catawanee throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Catawanee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Catawanee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Catawanee backs away, Jones returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Catawanee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Catawanee throws a combination that misses
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Catawanee throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Catawanee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Catawanee misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Catawanee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Catawanee misses.
Catawanee throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Catawanee throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Catawanee throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a leg kick.
Jones defending well as Catawanee loads up on a big left hand.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Catawanee misses with an uppercut.
It looks like Jones has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Catawanee throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Catawanee misses the target.
Catawanee misses with a low kick.
Jones tried to counter with a leg kick but Catawanee avoided it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chayton Catawanee dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Catawanee misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Catawanee misses with an attempted mid kick.
Catawanee swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Catawanee throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Catawanee misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Catawanee throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Catawanee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Catawanee throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Catawanee manages to avoid it.
Catawanee tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catawanee misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Catawanee misses.
Jones feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Chayton Catawanee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Catawanee misses with a head kick.
Catawanee throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Catawanee throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Catawanee misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Catawanee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Catawanee throws a head kick that misses
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones defending well as Catawanee loads up on a big left hand.
As Catawanee looks to move away, Jones throws a big counter combo but Catawanee just gets out of the way.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Catawanee throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with an outside leg kick.
Jones moves away from the strike by Catawanee.
Catawanee throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Catawanee misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Catawanee manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Jones.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Catawanee looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Catawanee manages to avoid it.#T2#
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Catawanee.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Catawanee.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Catawanee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Jones counters with a quick kick to the body but Catawanee blocks it.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones is looking to counter with a body kick.
Catawanee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
No joy there for Catawanee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Catawanee throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Catawanee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Catawanee.
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Catawanee misses with a left hand
and Catawanee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Catawanee looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Good exchange - Catawanee coming out on top.
Catawanee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a nice low kick that buckles Catawanee's knee momentarily.#T3#
Catawanee throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Catawanee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Catawanee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Catawanee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Jones was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Catawanee.
Catawanee misses with a double jab.
Jones is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Catawanee throws out the jab.
A combination from Catawanee does no damage.
As Catawanee backs away, Jones returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Catawanee throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Catawanee thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Catawanee throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Catawanee misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A combination from Catawanee does no damage.
Jones is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Catawanee.
Catawanee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones half committed to a counter leg kick.
Catawanee is breathing heavily.
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!
Catawanee looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
Catawanee looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Catawanee throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Catawanee.
Catawanee swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Catawanee misses with a right hand
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Catawanee.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chayton Catawanee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Catawanee misses with a combination
and Jones counters with an outside leg kick.
MF Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones slips a jab from Catawanee.
Catawanee misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Catawanee misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jones might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Catawanee misses with a double jab.
Jones fires out a quick counter leg kick but Catawanee just manages to avoid it.
Catawanee throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones half committed to a counter leg kick.
Catawanee misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones slips under a jab from Catawanee.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Catawanee tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A low kick lands for Catawanee. #T1#
Catawanee throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jones slips under a jab.
Catawanee shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jones eats them both and turns towards Catawanee to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Catawanee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Catawanee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Catawanee misses with a looping right.
It looked like Jones was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Catawanee misses with a straight right.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Catawanee throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones staying out of range there.
And Jones counters with a quick kick to the body but Catawanee blocks it.
Catawanee throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Catawanee connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Catawanee misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Catawanee.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Catawanee misses with a looping right.
Jones fires out a quick counter leg kick but Catawanee just manages to avoid it.
Catawanee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Catawanee thumps Jones with a low kick.
Catawanee misses with a left hand
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Catawanee misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Catawanee throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Catawanee manages to avoid it.
Catawanee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Catawanee works the jab nicely.
Catawanee misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Catawanee misses the target.
Catawanee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Catawanee. Those never looked like landing.
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A good leg kick by Catawanee.
Nice shot lands for Catawanee.
A slow jab from Catawanee misses its intended target.
Jones was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A jab from Catawanee misses.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Catawanee throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Catawanee misses.
Catawanee lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into range.
A slow jab from Catawanee misses its intended target.
Jones thinks about countering with a body kick.#T4#
Catawanee throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Catawanee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Catawanee.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Catawanee throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Catawanee misses.
That kick from Catawanee tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones slips a straight right by Catawanee.
As Catawanee looks to move away, Jones throws a big counter combo but Catawanee just gets out of the way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Catawanee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Catawanee.
It looked like Jones was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Catawanee.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chayton Catawanee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Catawanee misses with a head kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chayton Catawanee!

Event: UCF 49: Fantastico v Mfer
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Catawanee.
Catawanee tries to score with a low kick but Skibbo moves his leg out of the way.
Skibbo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Skibbo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Catawanee's head.
Skibbo missing with a left hand there. Catawanee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Catawanee throws an overhand right that lands on Skibbo's shoulder, as Skibbo tries to avoid the shot.
Catawanee checks a low kick from Skibbo.
Skibbo throws out a loose jab but Catawanee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Catawanee cracks Skibbo with an open hand slap.
We've been informed that Skibbo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Skibbo throws a push kick but Catawanee slaps the foot to one side.
Catawanee takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Skibbo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Skibbo counters with a stiff right hand.
Catawanee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Catawanee.
Catawanee throws a poor cross that misses
and Skibbo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Chayton Catawanee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Catawanee missing with a left hand there. Skibbo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Catawanee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1#
Skibbo lands with a nice body punch.
Catawanee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Skibbo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Catawanee.
Catawanee connects with a looping right hand.
Catawanee doesn't manage to clinch there - Skibbo circles away.
Skibbo moves out of range as Catawanee strikes.
Catawanee checks a leg kick nicely.
Catawanee misses with a hook.
A lazy left from Skibbo finds it's target.
Catawanee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Catawanee misses the target.
Skibbo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Catawanee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Catawanee throws a left and a right that both miss
and Skibbo counters with a nice uppercut.
Catawanee misses with a leg kick
and Skibbo counters with a thumping low kick.
Catawanee throws a lazy uppercut
and Skibbo counters with a leg kick. #T2#
Skibbo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Catawanees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Skibbo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Catawanee.
It seemed like Skibbo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Skibbo tries to work over Catawanee's front leg with a kick but Catawanee checks it.
Catawanee looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Catawanee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Catawanee wants to clinch up but Skibbo keeps it at a distance.
Catawanee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Skibbo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Catawanee looks to clinch
and Skibbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skibbo slips a jab from Catawanee.
Skibbo lands a leg kick that knocks Catawanee off balance momentarily.
Skibbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Catawanee moves away.
Catawanee fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skibbo! But no joy.
Catawanee lands with a cross.
Catawanee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skibbo throws out a counter right but Catawanee avoids it with no problem.
Catawanee missing with a left hand there. Skibbo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Catawanee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Skibbo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Catawanee tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Skibbo counters with a straight right hand.
Catawanee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Skibbo's head backwards.
Skibbo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Catawanee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Catawanee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Skibbo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Skibbo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Catawanee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Catawanee misses with a looping right.
Catawanee tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Skibbo counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Catawanee throws a poor cross that misses
and Skibbo counters with a nice leg kick.
Catawanee misses with an uppercut
and Skibbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Catawanee misses with an uppercut
and Skibbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Catawanee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Skibbo. Skibbo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Catawanee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skibbo.
Skibbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Catawanee manages to avoid it.
Catawanee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Catawanee wants to clinch up but Skibbo keeps it at a distance.
Skibbo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Catawanee misses with a straight left.
Catawanee catches Skibbo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Catawanee clinches with his opponent.
Skibbo blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Skibbo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skibbo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Catawanee misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Catawanee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Skibbo counters with a nice body shot.
Catawanee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Skibbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Uno Skibbo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Catawanee misses with a right hand
and Catawanee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Skibbo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Catawanee fails in his attempt to clinch.
A good leg kick by Skibbo.
Skibbo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skibbo thuds his right hand into Catawanee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Catawanee cracks a nice hook into Skibbo's ribs.
Catawanee misses with a hook
and Catawanee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Catawanee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skibbo.
Catawanee fires out a quick counter leg kick but Skibbo just manages to avoid it.
Catawanee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skibbo.
Catawanee throws a jab but it's blocked by Skibbo.
Catawanee is looking to score with low kicks.
Catawanee is looking to clinch but Skibbo is avoiding it.
A big left from Skibbo misses.
As Skibbo backs away, Catawanee returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Skibbo moves out of range as Catawanee strikes.
Skibbo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Catawanee misses with a hook.#T1#
Catawanee ducks under a wild hook from Skibbo.
Skibbo avoids the body shot from Catawanee.
Skibbo throws a body punch but Catawanee moves out of range.
Skibbo defending well as Catawanee loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Skibbo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Skibbo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Skibbo moves out of range of the strikes.
Skibbo feints a jab promting Catawanee to slip. Skibbo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Catawanee slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Catawanee as he connects with a hook.
Catawanee goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL#
Catawanee moves into range and clinches up with Skibbo.
Skibbo throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Catawanee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skibbo backwards.
Catawanee prevents Skibbo from breaking the clinch.#T2##BC2#
Skibbo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Catawanee tries to land a front kick but Skibbo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Skibbo keeps the fight on the outside.
Catawanee throws out a loose jab but Skibbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Catawanee misses with a hook
letting Skibbo counter with a right hand.
Uno Skibbo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Catawanee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Catawanee misses with a left hand
and Skibbo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Catawanee throws a big shot that misses.
Skibbo misses the shot to the body.
Catawanee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skibbo throws out the jab.
Skibbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Catawanee moves away.
Catawanee scores with a jab. Skibbo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Catawanee with a nice cross.
Skibbo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Catawanee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Skibbo throws an overhand right that lands on Catawanee's shoulder, as Catawanee tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, jab by Skibbo - just one landing.
Skibbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Catawanee misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Skibbo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab from Catawanee does it's job there.
Catawanee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A low kick lands for Catawanee.
Catawanee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Catawanee misses its intended target.
Catawanee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Skibbo's corner calls for a 1-2. Skibbo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Skibbo blocks a jab.
Skibbo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Catawanee.
Catawanee closes the distance looking to clinch
and Skibbo counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Skibbo swats away the attempt to clinch by Catawanee.
Skibbo lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Catawanee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Skibbo connects with a leg kick.
Catawanee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Skibbo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Catawanee.
Catawanee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Skibbo's head.
Skibbo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Catawanee in his tracks.
Catawanee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Skibbo staying out of range there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Skibbo throws a hook to the side of Catawanee's head but Catawanee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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 Chayton Catawanee will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Skibbo swats away the attempt to clinch by Catawanee.
Skibbo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Catawanee misses with a lunging right hand
and Skibbo counters with a thumping low kick.
Catawanee throws the left hand but Skibbo avoids the punch easily.
Catawanee takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Skibbo misses with a looping right.
Catawanee misses with a left hand
and Skibbo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Skibbo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Catawanee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skibbo blocks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Catawanee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skibbo misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Catawanee.
Skibbo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Skibbo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Catawanee throws out the jab.
Skibbo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Catawanee throws a shot from downtown. Skibbo moves away and avoids it.
Catawanee misses with an uppercut
and Skibbo counters with a left to the body.
Skibbo checks a leg kick.
Catawanee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skibbo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skibbo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Catawanee with a body shot.
Catawanee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Skibbo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Skibbo walks into a straight right hand from Catawanee.
Skibbo feints and then cracks Catawanee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Catawanee down.
Skibbo misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Catawanee gets a clinch. #BC2#
Skibbo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skibbo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Catawanee.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Skibbo misses the target.
Catawanee ducks right into an uppercut from Skibbo.
Catawanee wants to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A clash of legs there as Skibbo blocks the low kick.
Catawanee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Skibbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Catawanee manages to avoid it.
Skibbo swats away the attempt to clinch by Catawanee.
Skibbo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Catawanee misses with a combination
and Skibbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Catawanee ducks under a wild hook from Skibbo.
Catawanee is looking to counter punch.
Catawanee misses with a left hand
and Skibbo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Catawanee moves out of range as Skibbo strikes.
An inside leg kick from Catawanee misses.
Catawanee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Catawanee throws a big shot that misses.
Catawanee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skibbo.
Catawanee tries to move into range but Skibbo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good work by Skibbo as he checks the leg kick.
Catawanee misses with a looping right.
Catawanee moves out of range of the body kick from Skibbo.
Catawanee throws a jab when Skibbo was well out of range.
Catawanee lands with a right hand.
Catawanee misses with a hook to the body
and Skibbo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Catawanee throws a leg kick
letting Skibbo counter with a right hand.
Catawanee throws the left hand but Skibbo avoids the punch easily.
Skibbo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Skibbo digs a good hook to Catawanee's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Catawanee moves out of range of the leg kick from Skibbo.
Skibbo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Skibbo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Skibbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Catawanee.
Catawanee misses with a right hand
and Skibbo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Catawanee's knee momentarily.
Catawanee throws a shot from downtown. Skibbo moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Catawanee moves into the clinch successfully.
Catawanee misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Skibbo breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Catawanee.
Despite the aggression on Skibbo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Uno Skibbo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Skibbo 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: UCF 41: Puro v Thorn
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1#
Catawanee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morterero smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Morterero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Catawanee slips a jab from Morterero.
A clash of legs there as Catawanee blocks the low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Catawanee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Morterero staying out of range there.
A big left from Morterero misses.
Morterero's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Morterero's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Catawanee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chayton Catawanee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morterero swats away the attempt to clinch by Catawanee.
Catawanee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Catawanee misses with a left hand
and Morterero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Catawanee has managed to clinch.
Morterero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Catawanee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Catawanee scores with a shoulder strike.
Morterero blocking some punches.
Catawanee has Morterero pressed against the cage, preventing Morterero from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Catawanee trying to control the position but instead, Morterero has worked for underhooks and has pushed Catawanee into the cage.
Morterero has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Catawanee misses with some punches.
Catawanee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Catawanee can't find room to land a body shot as Morterero controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Catawanee fails to land.
Catawanee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morterero backwards.
Catawanee lands a body punch.
Catawanee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Morterero's efforts to push away.
Catawanee tries to throw a body punch but Morterero avoids it by throwing Catawanee back against the cage.
Catawanee throws a punch but it's blocked by Morterero.
Catawanee misses with a punch to the body.
Catawanee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morterero's elbow.
Catawanee swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Catawanee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morterero blocks a body shot from Catawanee.
Catawanee has Morterero pressed against the cage, preventing Morterero from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Catawanee misses with a punch to the body.
Morterero is trying to push Catawanee away but Catawanee has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Morterero blocks a body shot from Catawanee.
Catawanee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Catawanee tries to throw a body punch but Morterero avoids it by throwing Catawanee back against the cage.
Morterero has had enough of the clinch but Catawanee keeps him there for the moment.
Morterero wants to break free but Catawanee has control.
Morterero tries to break free but Catawanee pushes him back against the cage.
Catawanee lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Morterero breaks the clinch.
Morterero on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Catawanee. Catawanee obviously looking to wear him down.
Catawanee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Morterero finds it's way round the side to connect with Catawanee's head.
Morterero avoids a kick to the body.
Catawanee misses with a body kick.
Morterero with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Catawanee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#It looks like Emilio Morterero has been cut.#T3#
Morterero lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Morterero scores with a nice right hand.
Morterero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Catawanee circles away quickly and effectively.
Morterero is looking to land body kicks.
Catawanee looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Catawanee moves out of range as Morterero throws a body kick.
Morterero with a nice cross.
Catawanee doesn't manage to clinch there - Morterero circles away.
Morterero connects with a right hand. Catawanee shakes it off.#CL#
Catawanee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Catawanee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
Morterero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Catawanee throws a head kick but Morterero moves out of range.
Morterero scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Catawanee is looking to score with low kicks.
Morterero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morterero keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T4#
Catawanee misses with a right hand
and Morterero counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Catawanee is rocked!
Morterero slips under a jab from Catawanee.
Morterero is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Catawanee had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Morterero misses with a left hand
and Catawanee counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Catawanee.
The fighters circling - Morterero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morterero misses with a lunging right hand
and Catawanee counters with a low kick, right behind Morterero 's knee.
Morterero avoids the head kick by Catawanee.
Catawanee lands a glancing blow to the side of Morterero's head.#CL#
Catawanee darts in and clinches Morterero up against the cage.
Catawanee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Catawanee throws a head punch that misses.
Morterero is trying to break free.
Catawanee throws a punch but it's blocked by Morterero.
Catawanee scores with a shot to the side of Morterero's head.
Catawanee swings wildly with an uppercut but Morterero uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Catawanee.
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 Chayton Catawanee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emilio Morterero'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#
Catawanee scores with a jab.
Catawanee staying out of range there.
Catawanee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Morterero lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Morterero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Catawanee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Catawanee misses with a low kick.
Morterero blocks a head kick by Catawanee.
A little jabbing left from Morterero on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Morterero connects with a crisp jab.
Catawanee throws an overhand right that lands on Morterero's shoulder, as Morterero tries to avoid the shot.
Catawanee looks to land a right hand but Morterero moved out of range.
Catawanee loads up on a big right hand but Morterero slips the punch.
Morterero avoids the head kick by Catawanee.
Catawanee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Catawanee throws a predictable looking body shot
and Morterero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morterero connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Catawanee cracks Morterero with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Catawanee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Morterero on the side of the head.#ROC#Morterero is rocked!
Catawanee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morterero. That did some damage!
Morterero is still on wobbly legs! Can Catawanee finish him?
Morterero is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Catawanee doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Morterero crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Morterero's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chayton Catawanee!

Event: UCF 30: Kong v Wilder
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1#
Supko takes one on the button.
Supko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Catawanee swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Supko looks to throw the jab but Catawanee is out of range.
Catawanee throwing a counter right hand but Supko manages to avoid it.
Catawanee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Supko.
Catawanee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Supko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Catawanee wants to clinch but Supko slips to the side
enabling Supko to counter with a crisp jab.
Catawanee throws a looping overhand right but Supko ducks down to avoid it.
Supko's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Supko's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A swing and a miss from Supko.
An attempted straight right counter from Catawanee misses the target.
Catawanee slips a jab from Supko.
Catawanee connects with a leg kick.
Catawanee tries to land a body kick
and Catawanee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Catawanee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A low kick from Catawanee misses
and Supko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Catawanee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Catawanee throws a shot from downtown. Supko moves away and avoids it.
Catawanee with a nice calf kick.
Supko throws out a loose jab but Catawanee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Supko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Catawanee.
It seemed like Supko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A solid body kick from Catawanee.
Catawanee slips under a jab from Supko.
Supko scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Catawanee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Supko. That did some damage!
Catawanee is looking to score with low kicks.
Supko throws out a counter right but Catawanee avoids it with no problem.
Catawanee needs to keep his hands up - Supko had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Catawanee clinches up against the cage.
Supko tries to break free but Catawanee pushes him back against the cage.
Supko tries to circle away but Catawanee has him pinned against the cage.
Catawanee throws a head punch that misses.
Catawanee lands a right hand.
Supko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Supko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Catawanee has a couple of punches blocked by Supko.
Supko tries to break the clinch but Catawanee is controlling the position.
Supko letting Catawanee take a breather here.
Supko prevents a body shot from Catawanee.
Supko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Catawanee has Supko pushed against the cage.
Supko wants to get back to striking at distance but Catawanee won't allow it.
Catawanee stalls.
A short uppercut from Catawanee.
Catawanee misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Supko.
Catawanee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Supko's efforts to push away.
The referee calls for Catawanee to work.
Catawanee lands a shot to the body.
Catawanee lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Supko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chayton Catawanee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Catawanee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Supko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Catawanee.
Catawanee ducks right into an uppercut from Supko.
Supko slips under a jab.
Supko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Supko works Catawanee's body with a nice hook.
Supko throws a head kick that misses.
Catawanee slips under a jab from Supko.
It looked like Catawanee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Catawanee moves away from the strike by Supko.
Supko throws an overhand right that lands on Catawanee's shoulder, as Catawanee tries to avoid the shot.
Catawanee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Catawanee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Supko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Supko looks to land a left hand but Catawanee moved out of range nicely.
Supko missing with a left hand there. Catawanee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Supko might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
No joy there for Supko, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Catawanee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Supko, pushing him back against the cage.
Supko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Supko is trying to break the clinch but Catawanee is controlling him.
Supko tries to break free but Catawanee pushes him back against the cage.
Catawanee manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T4##BC2#
Supko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick lands for Catawanee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Catawanee ducks under a wild hook from Supko.
Catawanee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Supko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Catawanee throws a series of punches but Supko moves out of range.
Supko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Catawanee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Supko. Catawanee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Supko throws an overhand right that lands on Catawanee's shoulder, as Catawanee tries to avoid the shot.
Supko looks to throw the jab but Catawanee is out of range.
Supko throws a hook but Catawanee avoids it easily.
Supko thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Catawanee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Supko moves out of range of the strikes.
Catawanee throws a push kick but Supko slaps the foot to one side.
Catawanee throws an off balance right hand
and Supko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ksawery Supko will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Catawanee swings widly with a right hand
and Supko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Supko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Catawanee.
Ksawery Supko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Catawanee misses with a leg kick
enabling Supko to counter with a crisp jab.
Catawanee misses with a low kick.
Catawanee misses with a body shot.
Supko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big right from Supko misses.
Nice defenses there by Catawanee.
Catawanee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Supko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Catawanee moves away from the strike by Supko.
Catawanee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Catawanee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Supko moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supko scores with a nice right hand.
A lazy left from Catawanee finds it's target.
Nice shot by Catawanee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Catawanee works Supko's body with a nice hook.
Catawanee slips a jab from Supko.
Supko thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Supko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Catawanee tests Supko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Supko needs to keep his hands up - Catawanee had a free shot at his head there.
Catawanee throws a head kick that misses.
Supko scores with a jab.
Catawanee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Catawanee cracks Supko with a good jab.
Supko throws a poor cross that misses
and Catawanee counters with a right hand to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Supko misses the target.
Catawanee scores with a nice strike.
Catawanee misses with a hook to the body
and Catawanee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Catawanee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Supko.
Catawanee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Supko.
Catawanee lands with a nice body punch.
Catawanee throws a body punch but Supko moves out of range.
Catawanee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Supko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Catawanee darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Catawanee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Supko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Catawanee scrambles back to his feet.
Catawanee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Supkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A low kick from Catawanee misses
and Supko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Catawanee swings for the body but Supko moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Catawanee.
Supko throws out a counter right but Catawanee avoids it with no problem.
Catawanee throws a leg kick
and Supko counters with a straight right hand.
Supko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Catawanee misses with a looping right.
Catawanee misses with a low kick.
Supko throws a nice looking combination but Catawanee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Catawanee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Supko.
Supko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Catawanee lands a leg kick that knocks Supko off balance momentarily.#T3#
Catawanee swings widly with a right hand
enabling Supko to counter with a crisp jab.
Catawanee slips under a jab from Supko.
Catawanee throws a sloppy head kick
and Supko counters with a one-two to the body.
Supko lands a really nice looking cross but Catawanee seems unphased.
Supko checks a low kick from Catawanee.
Catawanee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Catawanee swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Catawanee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Catawanee throws a head punch that misses.
Catawanee avoiding damage.
Come on Catawanee - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Catawanee tries to work over Supko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Supko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Supko blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Catawanee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Catawanee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Supko misses with a straight left.
Catawanee throws a lazy body kick
enabling Supko to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Supko throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Catawanee counter with a right hand.
Catawanee scores with a nice strike.
Catawanee throws a leg kick but Supko sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL#
Catawanee clinches with his opponent.
Supko tries to break free but Catawanee pushes him back against the cage.
Catawanee throws a head punch that misses.
Catawanee prevents Supko from breaking the clinch.
Catawanee swings wildly with an uppercut but Supko uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Catawanee taking a breather.
Come on Catawanee - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Catawanee seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
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 Chayton Catawanee 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Supko lands an overhand right.
Catawanee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Catawanee lands with a good body shot.
Catawanee thows a leg kick but Supko checks it
and Supko counters with a nice uppercut.
Catawanee throws a body kick that misses.
Supko throws out a counter right but Catawanee avoids it with no problem.
Catawanee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Supko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Supko misses.
Catawanee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Supko on the side of the head.
Catawanee swings away with a body shot that misses
and Supko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Catawanee misses with the body kick
and Supko counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Catawanee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Catawanee throws a head kick that misses.
Catawanee looks to throw a body kick
enabling Supko to counter with a crisp jab.
Supko takes one on the button.
Supko throws an overhand right that lands on Catawanee's shoulder, as Catawanee tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Catawanee throws a body punch but Supko moves out of range.
Catawanee lands a nice looking body shot.
Catawanee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Supko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Supko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Catawanee.
Supko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Supko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Catawanee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Catawanee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Supko is able to avoid easily.
Catawanee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Supko throws a lazy uppercut
and Catawanee counters with a straight right hand.
Supko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Catawanee tests Supko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Catawanee checks a low kick from Supko.
Catawanee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Catawanee ducks under a wild hook from Supko.
Catawanee lands the left hand.
Supko swinging wildly here. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Supko throws a right hand that misses
and Catawanee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Catawanee just misses with a punch to the body.
Catawanee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Supko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Catawanee.
Supko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Catawanee throws a big shot that misses.
Catawanee slips under a jab.#CL#
Catawanee moves into the clinch successfully.
Catawanee is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Supko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Catawanee scores with a shoulder strike.
Catawanee slowing the pace effectively.
Supko has had enough of the clinch but Catawanee keeps him there for the moment.
Supko is trying to break the clinch but Catawanee is controlling him.#T3#
Catawanee has Supko pushed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Supko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Catawanee prevents Supko from breaking the clinch.
Supko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Supko tries to break free but Catawanee pushes him back against the cage.
Catawanee working aggressively here.
Catawanee tries a body shot but Supko blocks it.
Catawanee swings wildly with an uppercut but Supko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Catawanee keeps control of Supko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Catawanee displaying some good clinch control by pressing Supko up against the cage.
Catawanee struggles to land a body shot inside as Supko controls his hands. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Catawanee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Supkos head.
Catawanee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Supko's elbow.
Catawanee's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Supko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Catawanee has a couple of punches blocked by Supko.
A frustrated look appears on Supko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Catawanee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Supko's efforts to push away.
Catawanee has Supko pressed against the cage, preventing Supko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Catawanee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Catawanee fails to land.
Catawanee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Supko backwards.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chayton Catawanee!

Event: UCF 20: Nice v Chuck
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Catawanee throws a low kick but Nofud moves out of range easily.
Chayton Catawanee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nofud is looking to land body kicks.
Catawanee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nofud throws out a counter right but Catawanee avoids it with no problem.
Catawanee looks to throw the jab but Nofud is out of range.
Nofud slips a jab and a cross from Catawanee.
A little jabbing left from Nofud on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nofud misses the shot to the body.
Catawanee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nofud lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Nofud.
Nofud misses with an uppercut. Catawanee saw that one coming.
Nofud fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big right from Catawanee misses.
Catawanee checks a low kick from Nofud.
Nofud jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Catawanee cracks Nofud with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Catawanee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nofud.
Nofud is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Catawanee throws a lazy right hand but Nofud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nofud with a nice calf kick.
Nofud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Catawanee.#T1#
Nofud throws out a powerful jab.
Nofud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Catawanee cracks a nice hook into Nofud's ribs.
Nofud misses with a body kick.
Catawanee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Catawanee is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Nofud's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Catawanee misses with a straight right.
Nofud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nofud lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nofud is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nofud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Catawanee throws out the jab.
Nofud is looking to slow Catawanee down with leg kicks.
Nofud throws a hook but Catawanee blocks it.
Nofud takes a swing at Catawanee's ribcage but misses.
Nofud misses with an uppercut.
Nofud looks to land a right hand but Catawanee moved out of range.
Nofud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Catawanee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Catawanee looks to land a body kick but Nofud moved away.
It seemed like Nofud was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Catawanee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Catawanee wants to land a leg kick but Nofud is out of range. #T2#
Catawanee throws a head kick but Nofud moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Catawanee 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 Nofud has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nofud and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nofud on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Catawanee. Catawanee obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Catawanee.
Nice jab there from Catawanee.
Catawanee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nofud jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Catawanee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nofud moves out of range of the body kick from Catawanee.
Nofud looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Catawanee does it's job there.
Nofud takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nofud throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Catawanee misses with a head kick.
Catawanee dips to his left and cracks Nofud with an uppercut!
Catawanee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nofud throws the left hand but Catawanee avoids the punch easily.
Catawanee loads up on a big right hand but Nofud slips the punch.
Catawanee thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Catawanee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nofud counters with a nice body kick.
A big left from Catawanee misses.
Catawanee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nofud throws a nice outside leg kick.
Catawanee keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Catawanee blocks a leg kick.
Nofud throws out a loose jab but Catawanee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Catawanee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nofud.
Nofud connects with a leg kick.
Catawanee connects with a single shot there.
Catawanee fails to land with a series of punches.
Catawanee is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Catawanee thuds his right hand into Nofud's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nofud throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nofud tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Catawanee throws a big counter combination but Nofud scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Catawanee moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheers as Catawanee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nofud doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Nofud doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nofud takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nofud lands a head kick. Catawanee smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nofud ducks under a wild hook from Catawanee.
Catawanee scores with a nice head shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Catawanee checks a leg kick.
Nofud lands with a right hand.
Catawanee misses with a double jab
enabling Nofud to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Catawanee.
Catawanee throws a right and a left that Nofud avoids nicely.
Catawanee misses with a hook
and Nofud counters with an inside leg kick.
Catawanee lands with a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Catawanee is looking to land body kicks.
Catawanee walks into a straight right hand from Nofud.
Catawanee throws a body shot but no joy.
Catawanee lands a glancing blow to the side of Nofud's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chayton Catawanee dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nofud misses the shot to the body.
Nofud feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Catawanees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice body kick there by Catawanee.
Catawanee checks a leg kick nicely.
Nofud tries to move into range but Catawanee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nofud misses with a body kick.
Catawanee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Catawanee backs off Nofud throws a huge counter combo but Catawanee manages to avoid it all.
Nofud feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Catawanees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chayton Catawanee is winning the standup battle so far.
Nofud lands with a cross.
Catawanee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nofud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Catawanee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Oooooh!!! Catawanee has knocked Nofud down with a huge combo! Catawanee steps away and waves a wobbly Nofud back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Nofud is rocked!
Catawanee lands with a big right hook that stumbles Nofud - he's out on his feet here! Catawanee follows up with another monster hook that separates Nofud from consciousness! Nofud falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Catawanee stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chayton Catawanee!

Event: UCF 6: Catawanee v Nice
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Nice lands an impressive looking overhand right. Catawanee doesn't seem phased though.
Catawanee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nice.
Nice cracks Catawanee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've been told by Catawanee's head coaches at Average Judas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chayton Catawanee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Catawanee misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Nice counters with a shoot takedown. Catawanee fights it but they end up in guard.
Nice trying to control the position from guard on top but Catawanee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nice postures up.
Catawanee keeping moving, preventing Nice from controlling successfully.
Nice wants to pass the guard but Catawanee is keeping the position.
Nice postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice trying to control the position from guard on top but Catawanee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T1#
Nice looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Catawanee throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Nice counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nice keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Catawanee tries to get to full guard but Nice has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Nice is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Catawanee is staying active underneath Nice, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Catawanee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nice's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nice's back!
Nice trying to control the hands but Catawanee breaks the grip. #T2#
Catawanee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nice on the ground.
Catawanee keeps control of the position easily here as Nice tries to buck him off.
Catawanee is hanging on to Nice's back as he tries to escape. #T3#
Nice prevents Catawanee from getting a body triangle.
Nice is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Nice breaks Catawanee's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Catawanee is pulling down on Nice's head. It's preventing any offense from Nice, at least for the moment.
Catawanee on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Catawanee tries to get out of the position.
Nice stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Catawanee swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Catawanee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nice controls the pace.
Nice trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nice trying to control but Catawanee is working from the bottom.
Catawanee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nice is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Nice drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Catawanee dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Nice working for submissions but it's allowed Catawanee to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Nice dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Catawanee throws out a leg kick but Nice moves out of range and Catawanee only half commits.
Catawanee misses with a straight left.
Nice appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Catawanee scoring well with a low kick there.
Catawanee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nice in his tracks. #CUT#It looks like Jack Nice has been cut.
A good leg kick by Catawanee.
Catawanee lands with a cross.
Catawanee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catawanee lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice scores with a jab. Catawanee acknowledges it with a nod 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!
Catawanee looks to land a left hand but Nice moved out of range nicely.
Nice appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Catawanee's head.#T1#
Nice looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Catawanee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Catawanee scores with a one two! Nice had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Chayton Catawanee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Catawanee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Catawanee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chayton Catawanee is winning the standup battle so far.
Catawanee looks to land a right hand but Nice moved out of range.
And Nice tries to counter it with a takedown but Catawanee pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A chopping leg kick lands by Catawanee.
Catawanee throws an overhand right that lands on Nice's shoulder, as Nice tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Catawanee.
Nice uppercut there from Catawanee.
Catawanee misses with a right hand
and Catawanee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Catawanee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nice sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Catawanee misses with a hook.
Catawanee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Catawanee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nice.
Nice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Catawanee scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Catawanee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nices jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Catawanee throws out the jab.
Nice has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Catawanee dips to his left and cracks Nice with an uppercut!
Nice uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Catawanee.
Nice feints the counter takedown.
Catawanee jabs Nice right on the nose. Nice blinks but takes it well.
A punch lands to the side of Catawanee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice ducks under a wild hook from Catawanee.
Catawanee swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Catawanee lands a slapping body shot.
Nice loads up on a big right hand but Catawanee slips the punch.
Nice ducks under a wild hook from Catawanee.
Catawanee cracks Nice with a good jab.
Catawanee connects with a body shot.
Catawanee throws a lazy uppercut
and Nice counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Catawanee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Catawanee swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Nice counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nice passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Nice goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Catawanee turns into him and now he's in Nice's guard.
Nice is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Catawanee preventing the sweep.
Catawanee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nice is keeping the position for now.
Nice wants to sweep here but Catawanee controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chayton Catawanee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Nice's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Catawanee looks to score with a jab to the body but Nice is just out of range.
Nice misses with a hook. Catawanee ducked under it nicely.
Catawanee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nice.
Catawanee connects with an inside leg kick.
Catawanee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nice sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Catawanee.
Nice looks to land a right hand but Catawanee moved out of range.
Catawanee misses with a body shot #TD2#
and Nice counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nice preventing the sweep.
Nice trying to control but Catawanee is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Catawanee is on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
Nice wants to sweep here but Catawanee controlling him for the moment.
Catawanee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Nice looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Catawanee passes into half guard.
Nice is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nice is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Catawanee is trying to control. Nice wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nice is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nice manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Catawanee wants to control from the top but Nice keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Nice looking for a guillotine here but Catawanee defends easily.
Catawanee trying to control the position from guard on top but Nice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nice looking to hit a scissor sweep but Catawanee is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice 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. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Catawanee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Catawanee.
Catawanee throws the left hand but Nice avoids the punch easily.
Catawanee needs to keep his hands up - Nice had a free shot at his head there.
Catawanee connects with a leg kick.
Catawanee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Catawanee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Catawanee there as he acknowledges the shot.
Catawanee throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nice counters with a two punch combo.
Catawanee misses with a straight left.
Catawanee throws a hook to the side of Nice's head but Nice sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Catawanee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Catawanee connects with a solid leg kick.
Catawanee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jack Nice just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Jack Nice'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.#R4#
Catawanee misses with a series of wild punches.
Catawanee lands a nice looking body shot.
Catawanee misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Nice decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Catawanee's guard.
Catawanee trying to control the position.
Nice tries to free his leg and advance position but Catawanee is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Nice trying to control the position from guard on top but Catawanee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nice passes Catawanee's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nice is trying to control. Catawanee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Nice seems to be working for a kimura but Catawanee defends the submission attempt.
Catawanee wants to control but Nice is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice wants to free his trapped foot but Catawanee is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nice is stalling here. Catawanee is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nice seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Catawanee has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Catawanee just content to control the position.
Nice is looking to reverse the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Nice tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Catawanee presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T3#
Nice is desperately trying to improve his position but Catawanee has a good base and remains in mount.
Nice tries to improve his position but instead Catawanee has taken his back!
Nice rolls, trying to escape but Catawanee keeps control of the position.
Nice manages to reverse the position and now he's in Catawanee's guard. Nice work there by Nice.
Catawanee has control of Nice's left arm, preventing Nice from doing any damage. #T4#
Nice trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Catawanee manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Catawanee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nice working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Nice has an active guard here but Catawanee has managed to pass into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Catawanee in particular looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Chayton Catawanee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Nice's cut.
That's time! Catawanee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Nice checks a low kick from Catawanee.
A nice side step and Nice releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice throws a shot from downtown. Catawanee moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Catawanee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Catawanee throws a leg kick
and Nice counters with a right hand to the body.
Catawanee throws a right hand that misses
and Nice counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Catawanee throws a wild body kick that Nice sees coming a mile off.
Catawanee swings for the body but Nice moves out of range.
Catawanee misses with a hook.
Catawanee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Catawanee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Catawanee does no damage.
Nice is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice swings for the body but Catawanee moves out of range.
Catawanee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Catawanee misses with a body shot. #T1#
Catawanee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Catawanee misses with a jab to the body
and Nice connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice slips under a jab from Catawanee.
Catawanee throws the left hand but Nice avoids the punch easily.
Catawanee misses with a looping right.
Despite the aggression on Nice's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Catawanee throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Nice counters with a shoot takedown. Catawanee fights it but they end up in guard.
Catawanee trying to control the position.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Catawanee has control of Nice's left arm, preventing Nice from doing any damage.
Nice looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Nice stands and throws Catawanee's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Catawanee is letting Nice control him for a moment.
Catawanee sneaks back into half guard.
Nice performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nice is trying to control. Catawanee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Catawanee trying to hold on to Nice's head to control him but Nice postures up.
Nice wants to control but Catawanee is keeping him busy.
Nice moves into full mount! Catawanee won't be happy about that!
Catawanee is looking to get to half guard.
Nice looking to control but Catawanee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Catawanee is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Nice has taken his back. #T4##SUB2#
Nice working for a choke but Catawanee reverses nicely into Nice 's guard.
Catawanee controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Nice comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nice 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Nice!
Jack Nice is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Jack Nice thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TL Fight Night 32
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Catawanee throws a big shot that misses.
Ludvig Eriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Catawanee takes the fight into the clinch.
Eriksson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Eriksson has Catawanee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Catawanee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Catawanee scores with a shot to the side of Eriksson's head. #TD2#
Eriksson gets control of Catawanee's arms and successfully pulls guard. Eriksson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Catawanee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Eriksson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Catawanee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Eriksson's guard.
Catawanee controlling the pace.
Catawanee is thwarting Eriksson's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eriksson tries to roll over but Catawanee keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Eriksson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Catawanee preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Eriksson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Catawanee frees his head nicely. Oh but Eriksson has switched to an armbar! Catawanee is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ludvig Eriksson!
Ludvig Eriksson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TL Fight Night 28
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Catawanee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Catawanee tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mackintosh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Catawanee throws a head kick that misses.
Mackintosh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Catawanee at a distance.
Mackintosh scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mackintosh punishes Catawanee's body with a nice straight punch.
Chayton Catawanee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mackintosh throws a front kick that sends Catawanee stumbling back into the cage.
Mackintosh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Catawanee circles away quickly and effectively.
Catawanee throws a hook but Mackintosh avoids it easily.
Mackintosh plants his feet and lands a nice head 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!
Catawanee tries to clinch but Mackintosh is having none of it.
Catawanee tries a head kick but it misses.
Catawanee throws a sloppy head kick and Mackintosh moves out of range easily.
Mackintosh swats away the attempt to clinch by Catawanee.
Some bone on bone action there as Mackintosh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
Catawanee moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Catawanee.
Mackintosh misses with a body punch. #T1#
Catawanee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Catawanee tries to work over Mackintosh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mackintosh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mackintosh wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Catawanee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Catawanee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mackintosh lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Mackintosh as the two fighters clinch.
Mackintosh scores with a shot to the side of Catawanee's head.
Mackintosh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mackintosh prevents a body shot from Catawanee. #BC2#
Mackintosh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Catawanee tries to clinch but Mackintosh moves out of range.
Catawanee misses with a looping right.
Catawanee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Catawanee misses with a hook
and Mackintosh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mackintosh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mackintosh throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T2#
Mackintosh lands a nice hook to Catawanee's body. Catawanee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mackintosh cracks Catawanee with a good jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Catawanee throws a hook to the side of Mackintosh's head but Mackintosh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mackintosh jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Catawanee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Catawanee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Catawanee tries to clinch up
and Mackintosh counters with a stiff right hand.
Mackintosh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mackintosh.
Mackintosh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slow jab from Catawanee misses its intended target.
Mackintosh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Catawanee under the eye.
Mackintosh works the jab nicely.
Mackintosh is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Catawanee had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Mackintosh staying out of range there.
Mackintosh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Catawanee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Mackintosh moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice shot by Mackintosh.
Catawanee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mackintosh.
Catawanee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A solid body kick from Mackintosh.
Catawanee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mackintosh throws out a counter right but Catawanee avoids it with no problem.
A shot to the liver by Mackintosh. Beautiful body shot.
Mackintosh lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mackintosh slips a jab from Catawanee.
A big left from Catawanee misses.
Mackintosh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mackintosh lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mackintosh lands with a hook. Catawanee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mackintosh lands a nice looking body kick.
Catawanee misses with a lunging right hand
and Mackintosh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Catawanee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mackintosh. Mackintosh obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Mackintosh jabs Catawanee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Catawanee misses with an uppercut
and Mackintosh counters with a nice kick to the body.
Catawanee scores with a jab. Mackintosh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Catawanee throws a sloppy head kick
and Mackintosh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mackintosh plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Catawanee tries a low kick but Mackintosh avoids it.
Catawanee tries to clinch but Mackintosh is having none of it.
A jab from Catawanee misses.
Catawanee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mackintosh scores with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Mackintosh.
Catawanee throws a lazy right hand but Mackintosh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Catawanee misses with an uppercut
and Mackintosh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Catawanee tries to clinch
and Mackintosh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mackintosh connects with a solid leg kick.
Mackintosh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Catawanee throws a hook to the side of Mackintosh's head but Mackintosh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chester Mackintosh dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Catawanee moves in looking to clinch but Mackintosh pushes him off.
Mackintosh scores with a jab to the head.
Catawanee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#It looks like Chester Mackintosh has been cut.
Catawanee looks to throw the jab but Mackintosh is out of range.
Mackintosh scores with a nice head shot.
Mackintosh defending well as Catawanee loads up on a big left hand.
Catawanee throws a jab but it's blocked by Mackintosh.
Catawanee tries to clinch up.
Catawanee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mackintosh can pounce on him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Catawanee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Catawanee misses with a hook. Mackintosh ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mackintosh scores with a sloppy right hand. Catawanee should have avoided that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mackintosh.
Catawanee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mackintosh throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chester Mackintosh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Catawanee lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Mackintosh lands a nice shot to the body.
Mackintosh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Catawanee.
Mackintosh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Catawanee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mackintosh lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mackintosh lands a lovely overhand right.
Catawanee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Catawanee throws a lazy right hand but Mackintosh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Catawanee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mackintosh has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Catawanee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mackintosh scores with a hook.
Mackintosh walks into a stiff left hand from Catawanee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Catawanee misses with a left hand
and Mackintosh counters with a left to the body.
Mackintosh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Catawanee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Catawanee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mackintosh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Catawanee.
A swing and a miss from Catawanee.
Catawanee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Mackintosh lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mackintosh scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mackintosh with a nice cross.
Catawanee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Mackintosh.
Mackintosh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mackintosh connects with a solid leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Catawanee crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mackintosh - the referee stops the clock and Catawanee gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mackintosh. Catawanee manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL#
Catawanee drives through and clinches with Mackintosh against the cage.
Mackintosh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mackintosh misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A body shot lands from Mackintosh.
Mackintosh scores with a shoulder strike.
Mackintosh lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mackintosh.
Catawanee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Catawanee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Catawanee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mackintosh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Catawanee backwards.
Good body shot from Mackintosh.
Catawanee prevents a body shot from Mackintosh.
Catawanee will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A body shot lands from Mackintosh.
Mackintosh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Catawanee backwards.
Mackintosh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mackintosh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mackintosh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mackintosh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mackintosh presses Catawanee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Mackintosh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Catawanee tries to clinch
and Mackintosh counters with a nice low kick that buckles Catawanee's knee momentarily.
Catawanee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mackintosh connects with a body shot.
Mackintosh's corner calls for a 1-2. Mackintosh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Catawanee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mackintosh.
Catawanee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mackintosh connects with a nice looking jab.
Catawanee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mackintosh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Catawanee.
Mackintosh connects with a solid leg kick.
Mackintosh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mackintosh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mackintosh lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Catawanee misses with a left hand
and Mackintosh counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab by Mackintosh.
Catawanee 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.
Mackintosh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Catawanee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Catawanee takes one to the chin there.
Mackintosh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Catawanee.
Mackintosh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Catawanee's sensitive parts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chester Mackintosh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chester Mackintosh's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Catawanee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chayton Catawanee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mackintosh tests Catawanee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Catawanee misses with a hook.
Mackintosh slips under a jab from Catawanee.
Mackintosh lands a nice looking body kick.
Mackintosh slips a straight right by Catawanee.
Mackintosh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Mackintosh. Beautiful body shot.
Mackintosh connects with the punch.
Mackintosh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mackintosh digs a good hook to Catawanee's body.
Mackintosh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mackintosh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Catawanee takes one on the button.
Mackintosh sizes up Catawanee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mackintosh jabs Catawanee right on the nose. Catawanee blinks but takes it well.
Catawanee throws a lazy uppercut
and Mackintosh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
A jab lands there for Mackintosh.
Good leg kick by Mackintosh.
Mackintosh defending well as Catawanee loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Catawanee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Catawanee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mackintosh. Mackintosh obviously looking to wear him down.
Mackintosh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Catawanee.
Mackintosh ducks under a wild hook from Catawanee.
Mackintosh lands a really nice looking cross but Catawanee seems unphased.
Mackintosh stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mackintosh lands a lovely overhand right.
Mackintosh lands a body shot.
Mackintosh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Catawanee. That did some damage!
Mackintosh slips a jab from Catawanee.
Catawanee misses with a hook
and Mackintosh counters with a good, hard body kick but Catawanee shrugs it off.
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!
Catawanee misses with a hook. Mackintosh ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Mackintosh connects with a nice looking jab.
Mackintosh blocks a jab.
Mackintosh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mackintosh.
Catawanee misses with a straight right.
Catawanee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mackintosh feints and then cracks Catawanee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Catawanee down.
Mackintosh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Catawanee.
Catawanee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Catawanee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mackintosh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mackintosh lands with a straight right. Catawanee didn't see that one coming.
Mackintosh scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Catawanee takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mackintosh tests Catawanee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mackintosh scores with a jab.
Mackintosh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Catawanee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Catawanee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Catawanee throws a poor cross that misses
and Mackintosh counters with a stiff right hand.
Catawanee misses with a hook
and Mackintosh counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mackintosh scores with a head kick. #ROC2#Catawanee is rocked!
Mackintosh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Catawanee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big left from Catawanee misses.
Catawanee seems to have got his legs back now.
Catawanee misses with an uppercut
and Mackintosh counters with a nice leg kick.
Catawanee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mackintosh.
Mackintosh throws a good cross that connects.
A good leg kick by Mackintosh.
Catawanee throws a big shot that misses.
A cross from Mackintosh lands.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mackintosh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Catawanee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mackintosh scores with a sloppy right hand. Catawanee should have avoided that one.
Catawanee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Catawanee misses with a hook. Mackintosh ducked under it nicely.
Catawanee doesn't manage to clinch there - Mackintosh circles away.
Nice body punch from Mackintosh.
Mackintosh lands with a thumping leg kick.
Catawanee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Catawanee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mackintosh stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Catawanee takes one to the side of the head.
Catawanee tests Mackintosh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Catawanee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chester Mackintosh!

Event: TL Fight Night 23
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Catawanee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Martel doesn't seem bothered though.
Martel throws a low kick, looking for Catawanee's leg but Catawanee calmly moves out of range.
Catawanee connects with a nice looking jab.
Martel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from Catawanee misses its intended target.
Catawanee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Martel misses.
Martel throws a good cross that connects.
Martel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Catawanee throws out the jab.
Catawanee scoring well with a low kick there.
Catawanee throws a lazy uppercut
and Martel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Catawanee throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Catawanee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martel.
Catawanee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Catawanee rushes Martel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Catawanee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martel backwards.
Catawanee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Martel.
Martel looks winded!#T1#
A short right from Catawanee on the inside.
A hook to the body from Catawanee.
Catawanee avoiding damage.
Catawanee lands an uppercut.
Catawanee lands with a short shot to the head.
Catawanee lands a shot to the body.
Catawanee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Martel or not.
Catawanee is struggling to control the position.
Catawanee lands a left hand.
Catawanee stalling in the clinch.
Catawanee scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Catawanee as the two fighters clinch.
Catawanee is working Martel over against the cage.
Catawanee lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martel takes a shot to the head.
Catawanee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Martel has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Catawanee seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Martel can turn it around.
A hook to the body from Catawanee.
A nice left hand lands by Catawanee.
Catawanee lands a right hand.
Catawanee slowing the pace effectively.
Martel takes a shot to the head.
Martel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Catawanee has him pressed against the cage.
Catawanee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Catawanee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martels head. #ROC#Martel is rocked!
Catawanee pushes Martel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Martel is still on wobbly legs! Can Catawanee finish him?#KD#
Catawanee drops Martel onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Martel is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Catawanee lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Catawanee.
Catawanee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Martel backwards. #T3#
Catawanee is working Martel over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Catawanee.
Nice body punch from Catawanee - that landed with a thud.
Catawanee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martel backwards.
A short left from Catawanee.
Catawanee lands a big right hand that drops Martel! The killer instinct kicks in and Catawanee finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Catawanee!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chayton Catawanee!

Event: TWGC 40 (185lbs, D4): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023

181 cm
19 yrs
170 lbs

175 cm
18 yrs
165 lbs

Catawanee

Miele

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chayton Catawanee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bella Miele!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Miele fails with the takedown#CL#
and Catawanee moves into the clinch.
Miele is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Catawanee is defending well.#TD#
Catawanee decides to pull guard.
Miele wants to pass the guard but Catawanee is keeping the position.#SUB#
Catawanee is looking for a triangle here but Miele uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Catawanee (0) vs (3) Miele
Catawanee tries to buck Miele off but Miele is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Miele thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Catawanee is looking to reverse the position.
Catawanee gets back to half guard.
Miele is trying to control the action in half guard but Catawanee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Catawanee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miele on the ground.
Catawanee holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Miele is trying to control the action in half guard but Catawanee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Catawanee is looking for a sweep. Miele is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Catawanee is positioning himself well to prevent Miele advancing to mount. #T2#
Catawanee is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Miele is trying to work for a kimura but Catawanee is defending well. #SUB2#
Miele is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Catawanee has managed to free his arm - good work.
Miele looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Catawanee is staying active underneath Miele, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Catawanee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miele pulls his head out easily.
Miele wants to control but Catawanee is keeping him busy.
Catawanee is controlling Miele's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Miele is looking to take a break and control but Catawanee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miele is looking to advance position but Catawanee won't allow it.
Catawanee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T4##SUB#
Catawanee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Miele is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Catawanee defends it well.
Catawanee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miele is looking to advance position but Catawanee won't allow it. #T5#
Miele passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Catawanee (0) vs (6) Miele#SUB2#
Miele has control of Catawanee's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Catawanee regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Catawanee is squirming around, avoiding Miele's attempts to control the action.
Catawanee tries to reverse the position but Miele maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Catawanee has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Catawanee (0) vs (9) Miele
Miele struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB2#
Miele looking to break Catawanee's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Catawanee remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Miele will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Catawanee is in bad spot here. #SUB2#
Miele looking to break Catawanee's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Catawanee remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Miele will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T7##SUB2#
Catawanee preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Miele.
Catawanee is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Miele working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Catawanee is doing well to defend. Miele seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Catawanee is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bella Miele!

Event: WCMMA Quarter-Final A
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1#
Catawanee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bolkvadze tries to clinch but Catawanee moves out of range.
Catawanee tries to counter with a clinch but Bolkvadze shakes him off and moves away.
Bolkvadze tries to close the distance and clinch but Catawanee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Catawanee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bolkvadze throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Catawanee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Donk. Catawanee catches Bolkvadze right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Buck Bolkvadze has been cut.
Catawanee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bolkvadze is looking to clinch.
Catawanee throws a big counter head kick but Bolkvadze avoids it with no problem.
Bolkvadze looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bolkvadze scores with a hook to the body. Catawanee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bolkvadze. That's going to slow Catawanee down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolkvadze throws a head kick that misses.
Catawanee wants to counter the offense by Bolkvadze and move into the clinch position.
Catawanee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bolkvadze tries to clinch there but Catawanee circles away.
Catawanee throws out a counter right but Bolkvadze avoids it with no problem.
Catawanee takes a swing at Bolkvadze's ribcage but misses.
Bolkvadze scores with a punch to the head.
Bolkvadze moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bolkvadze lets loose with a powerful body kick. Catawanee will feel that in the morning.#T1#
Bolkvadze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Catawanee throws out the jab.
Bolkvadze stuns Catawanee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bolkvadze lands with an uppercut that bounces Catawanee off the cage and back into range.
Bolkvadze scores with a kick to the body.
Bolkvadze lands an overhand right.
Catawanee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bolkvadze tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Catawanee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bolkvadze lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bolkvadze scores with a push kick.
Bolkvadze thuds his shin into the meat of Catawanee's side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Catawanee sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bolkvadze thuds a left hand into Catawanee's body.
A jab lands there for Bolkvadze.
That kick from Bolkvadze tenderised Catawanee's leg. Catawanee is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Catawanee misses with a low kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bolkvadze. Catawanee shrugs it off though.
Bolkvadze changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bolkvadze jabs at Catawanee's body.
Both fighters circling a little - Bolkvadze finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Catawanee looks winded!
Bolkvadze lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bolkvadze lands an overhand right.
Catawanee has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bolkvadze.
Catawanee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bolkvadze scores with a jab to the body.
Bolkvadze lands with an uppercut that bounces Catawanee off the cage and back into range.
A solid body kick from Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Catawanee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bolkvadze lands a head kick! #T3#
Catawanee swats away the attempt to clinch by Bolkvadze.
Catawanee throws out a loose jab but Bolkvadze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolkvadze lands with a cross.
Catawanee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bolkvadze sets himself, and Catawanee steps forward looking for the clinch! Bolkvadze avoids it this time.
Catawanee takes one to the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze tries to close the distance and clinch but Catawanee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bolkvadze scores with a kick to the body.
Catawanee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Catawanee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Catawanee crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bolkvadze - the referee stops the clock and Catawanee gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bolkvadze. Catawanee manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bolkvadze pushes Catawanee away with a front kick.
Catawanee takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bolkvadze punishes Catawanee's body with a nice straight punch.
Bolkvadze scores with a leg kick.
Bolkvadze moves in looking to clinch but Catawanee pushes him off.
Catawanee wants to counter with a clinch but Bolkvadze pushes him away.
Bolkvadze scores with a nice right hand.
Bolkvadze throws a good cross that connects.
Catawanee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bolkvadze.
Catawanee keeps the fight on the outside.
Catawanee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bolkvadze scores with a punch to the head.
Bolkvadze thuds a left hand into Catawanee's body.
Bolkvadze is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Catawanee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Catawanee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bolkvadze can pounce on him.
Bolkvadze scores with a head kick.
Buck Bolkvadze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolkvadze jabs at Catawanee's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Buck Bolkvadze dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buck Bolkvadze'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#
Bolkvadze connects with a leg kick.
Catawanee throws a hook but Bolkvadze avoids it easily.
Catawanee on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Catawanee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bolkvadze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Catawanee can do to turn this around?
Catawanee throws a jab when Bolkvadze was well out of range.
Bolkvadze works Catawanee's body with a nice hook.
Bolkvadze cracks Catawanee with an open hand slap.
Catawanee avoids the head kick by Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolkvadze lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Bolkvadze closes the distance and clinches.
Catawanee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bolkvadze lands a right hand.
Catawanee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1##TD2#
Catawanee successfully pulls guard.
Bolkvadze's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bolkvadze passes Catawanee's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bolkvadze prevents Catawanee from improving his position.
Bolkvadze wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Bolkvadze maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Catawanee could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bolkvadze has cracked it and Catawanee is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bolkvadze!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Buck Bolkvadze!
A relieved looking Buck Bolkvadze thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WCMMA Group D Round 3
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Leonardo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Catawanee misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Catawanee misses the target.
Leonardo looks to score with a jab to the body but Catawanee is just out of range.
Leonardo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mario Leonardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Catawanee just misses with a punch to the body.
Leonardo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leonardo lands a nice hook to Catawanee's body. Catawanee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Catawanee throws a poor cross that misses
and Leonardo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Leonardo.
Leonardo looks to score with a jab to the body but Catawanee is just out of range.
Catawanee moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonardo defending well as Catawanee loads up on a big left hand.
Catawanee slips a jab from Leonardo.
Catawanee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leonardo at a distance.
Leonardo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leonardo throws a lazy right hand but Catawanee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Leonardo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leonardo throws a body shot but no joy.
Leonardo misses with a jab to the body
enabling Catawanee to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Leonardo.
Leonardo misses with a double jab
and Catawanee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Leonardo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Catawanee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Catawanee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leonardo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Catawanee throws a lazy uppercut
and Leonardo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice combination there by Leonardo.
Catawanee misses with a body shot.
Leonardo throws out a counter right but Catawanee avoids it with no problem.
Catawanee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Catawanee. Leonardo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Catawanee ducks right into an uppercut from Leonardo.
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!
Good standup being displayed there by Leonardo as he connects with a hook.
Leonardo misses the jab.
Leonardo throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Catawanee to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Leonardo misses with a lunging right hand
and Catawanee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leonardo misses with a hook.
Catawanee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Leonardo doesn't seem bothered though.
Catawanee throws a big shot that misses.
Leonardo defending well as Catawanee loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Leonardo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leonardo misses the jab.
Catawanee attempts a counter takedown but Leonardo avoids it well and moves away.
Catawanee lands with a shot to the body.
Leonardo throws a jab but it's blocked by Catawanee.
Good standup being displayed there by Leonardo as he connects with a hook.
Catawanee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leonardo.
Catawanee slips under a jab.
Catawanee is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Leonardo misses with a hook
and Catawanee counters with a nice uppercut.
Catawanee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leonardo.
Leonardo blocks a jab.
Catawanee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice jab there from Leonardo. #T3#
Leonardo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Catawanee digs a good hook to Leonardo's body.
Leonardo misses with a left hand
and Catawanee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leonardo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice uppercut there from Leonardo.
Leonardo walks into a jab.
Leonardo scores with a nice head shot.
Leonardo tests Catawanee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leonardo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Catawanee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leonardo misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Catawanee to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Catawanee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Leonardo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Catawanee throws a jab when Leonardo was well out of range.
Leonardo swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Catawanee counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Catawanee throws a head punch that misses.
Catawanee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Leonardo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Leonardo wants to break free but Catawanee has control. #T4#
Leonardo wants to stall.
Catawanee misses with a punch to the body.
Catawanee stalling in the clinch.
A short left from Leonardo.
Catawanee throws a punch but it's blocked by Leonardo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leonardo.
Catawanee gets through Leonardo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Leonardo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leonardo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Catawanee backwards.
Catawanee prevents Leonardo from breaking the clinch.
A hook to the body from Catawanee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Catawanee.
Leonardo tries to break free but Catawanee pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Catawanee.
Catawanee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Leonardo pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mario Leonardo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Catawanee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Leonardo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Catawanee counters with a right hand to the body.
Catawanee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Catawanee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Catawanee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leonardo.
Leonardo moves out of range of the strikes.
Leonardo scores with a jab to the head.
Catawanee misses with a lunging right hand
and Leonardo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Catawanee loads up on a big right hand but Leonardo slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catawanee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Leonardo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Catawanee changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Catawanee moves out of range of the strikes.
Leonardo lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Catawanee throws a body punch but Leonardo moves out of range. #T1#
Leonardo scores with a punch to the head.
Catawanee throws a jab but it's blocked by Leonardo.
Leonardo scores with a body shot.
Leonardo misses with a left hand
and Catawanee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leonardo swings widly with a right hand
and Catawanee counters with a stiff right hand.
Catawanee misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Leonardo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Catawanee throws a big shot that misses.
Leonardo connects with a body shot.
Leonardo slips under a jab from Catawanee.
Leonardo throws out a counter right but Catawanee avoids it with no problem.
Leonardo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leonardo fails to land with a series of punches.
Catawanee moves out of range as Leonardo strikes.
Catawanee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leonardo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Catawanee. #T2#
Leonardo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Catawanee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Catawanee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Leonardo throws a combination. Catawanee tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Catawanee misses with a hook.
Leonardo cracks Catawanee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Catawanee.
Catawanee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leonardo throws a hook but Catawanee blocks it.
It looked like Catawanee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leonardo throws a hook to the side of Catawanee's head but Catawanee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leonardo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Catawanee on the side of the head.
Catawanee defending well as Leonardo loads up on a big left hand.
Catawanee throws a big shot that misses.
Leonardo misses with an uppercut.
Catawanee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leonardo.
Catawanee ducks under a wild hook from Leonardo.
Leonardo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Catawanee.
Catawanee throws an off balance right hand
and Catawanee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leonardo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Catawanee slips a straight right by Leonardo.
Catawanee half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Catawanee moves away from the strike by Leonardo.
Catawanee appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Leonardo looks to land a left hand but Catawanee moved out of range nicely.
Leonardo misses with a looping left.
Leonardo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Catawanee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Catawanee looks to land a left hand but Leonardo moved out of range nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Leonardo there.
Leonardo throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Catawanee counters by clinching up.
Catawanee misses with a body punch.
Catawanee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Catawanee leaning his opponent against the cage.
Leonardo is pressed up against the cage. Catawanee has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Leonardo down to the mat. Leonardo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Catawanee. Leonardo does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Leonardo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leonardo throws out a loose jab but Catawanee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice cross by Catawanee.
Leonardo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leonardo misses with a hook. Catawanee ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Catawanee avoids the body shot from Leonardo.
Catawanee misses with a hook.
It seemed like Leonardo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Catawanee misses.
Leonardo throws a hook to the side of Catawanee's head but Catawanee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Catawanee throws a hook but Leonardo avoids it easily.
Catawanee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mario Leonardo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Catawanee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Catawanee lands with a shot to the body.
Catawanee has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Leonardo connects with a single shot there.
Catawanee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Leonardo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Catawanee avoids the body shot from Leonardo.
Catawanee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Catawanee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Catawanee throws a hook to the side of Leonardo's head but Leonardo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Catawanee moves out of range as Leonardo strikes.
Leonardo slips a straight right by Catawanee.
Leonardo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Catawanee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leonardo.
Leonardo scores with a sloppy right hand. Catawanee should have avoided that one.
Leonardo slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Leonardo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Catawanee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leonardo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leonardo scores with a shot to the body.
Leonardo misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Leonardo misses the target.
Catawanee tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Leonardo manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Leonardo misses with a body shot.
Catawanee drops down looking for a counter takedown but Leonardo sprawls and moves away.
Leonardo jabs at Catawanee's body.
Leonardo misses the jab.
Catawanee moves out of range of the strikes.
Leonardo tries to move into range but Catawanee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Leonardo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Leonardo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chayton Catawanee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Catawanee throws an off balance right hand
and Leonardo counters with a stiff right hand.
Catawanee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Leonardo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Catawanee under the eye.
Leonardo misses with a two punch combination.
Leonardo missing with a left hand there. Catawanee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Catawanee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leonardo counters with a straight right hand.
Catawanee has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leonardo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leonardo throws out a counter right but Catawanee avoids it with no problem.
Leonardo throws out a loose jab but Catawanee uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Leonardo lands the left hand.
Leonardo clobbers Catawanee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Catawanee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leonardo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Catawanee works the jab nicely.
Leonardo misses with an uppercut
and Catawanee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Catawanee throws a jab when Leonardo was well out of range.
Leonardo cracks Catawanee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Catawanee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leonardo.
Leonardo looks to land a left hand but Catawanee moved out of range nicely.
Catawanee moves forwards but Leonardo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Catawanee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Leonardo misses with a hook
letting Catawanee counter with a right hand.
Leonardo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Catawanee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Catawanee swings widly with a right hand
and Leonardo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Leonardo misses with a right hand
and Catawanee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leonardo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Catawanee.
Catawanee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leonardo moves out of range as Catawanee strikes.
Leonardo ducks under a wild hook from Catawanee.
Catawanee misses with a right hand
and Leonardo counters with a left and a right that stings Catawanee.
Nice defenses there by Leonardo.
Mario Leonardo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Leonardo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Catawanee doesn't seem bothered though.
Catawanee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Leonardo's hands.
Catawanee misses with a hook
and Leonardo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leonardo works the jab nicely.
Leonardo throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Leonardo.
Catawanee throws a predictable looking body shot
and Leonardo counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Catawanee throws an off balance right hand
and Leonardo counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Catawanee misses the target.
Catawanee throws a poor cross that misses
and Leonardo counters with a stiff right hand.
Catawanee lands a nice hook to Leonardo's body. Leonardo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Leonardo moves away from the strike by Catawanee.
Catawanee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leonardo to score with a decent uppercut.
Leonardo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Catawanee on the side of the head.
Catawanee misses the jab.
Catawanee slips a straight right by Leonardo.
Leonardo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Catawanee takes a swing at Leonardo's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leonardo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Leonardo sizes up Catawanee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Leonardo throws a lazy uppercut
letting Catawanee counter with a right hand.
Catawanee cracks Leonardo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: WCMMA Group D Round 2
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#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.
Penn slips a jab from Catawanee.
Penn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Catawanee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Catawanee wants it to stay on the feet.
Penn has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Catawanee throws a lazy right hand but Penn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Penn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Catawanee with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catawanee swings for the body but Penn moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Penn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Penn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Penn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Catawanee leaves Penn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Catawanee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chayton Catawanee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Penn.
Penn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Catawanee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Catawanee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Penn dives in and grabs Catawanee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Catawanee pushes down on Penn's head and hops out.
Catawanee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Catawanee missing with a left hand there. Penn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from Penn misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Catawanee. Penn does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Penn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Penn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Catawanee misses with a body shot.
Penn throws out a counter right but Catawanee avoids it with no problem.
Penn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Catawanee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Penn somewhat.
Catawanee was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T3#
A big right from Catawanee misses.
It seemed like Penn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from Catawanee.
Penn throws out a counter right but Catawanee avoids it with no problem.
Catawanee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Penns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A swing and a miss from Catawanee.#T4#
Penn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Penn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Penn shoots in looking for a takedown but Catawanee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Penn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Catawanee is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Catawanee throws the left hand but Penn avoids the punch easily.
Penn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chayton Catawanee dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Catawanee jabs at Penn's body.
Catawanee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No luck for Penn with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Catawanee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catawanee lands a nice hook to Penn's body. Penn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Catawanee throws a jab but it's blocked by Penn.
Catawanee missing with a left hand there. Penn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Catawanee connects with a body shot that sends Penn's belly button to the back.
Penn slips a straight right by Catawanee.
Catawanee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Penn slips a straight right by Catawanee.
Penn throws out a counter right but Catawanee avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Catawanee missing with a left hand there. Penn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Penn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Penn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Catawanee swivels and escapes.
Penn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Catawanee.
Penn misses with a takedown attempt
and Catawanee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chayton Catawanee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Penn.
Nice sprawl there from Catawanee as Penn shoots in.
Penn moves out of range of the strikes.
Penn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Penn shoots for a takedown but Catawanee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Catawanee misses its target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Penn or perhaps it was just good defense by Catawanee, which made it look bad.
Catawanee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Penn.
Penn throws out a counter right but Catawanee avoids it with no problem.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from Catawanee.
Penn looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Catawanee misses with a wild body shot.
Penn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A left lands for Catawanee.
Catawanee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Penn shoots in for a double leg but Catawanee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Penn might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Catawanee has got the better of the exchanges.
Catawanee misses the shot to the body.
Penn shoots for a double leg takedown but Catawanee sprawls well. He's pushed Penn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Penn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Catawanee was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Penn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chayton Catawanee dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3##KD#
Catawanee lands a big uppercut and Penn crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Penn looks OK. Catawanee waves Penn back to his feet!
Catawanee throws an overhand right that lands on Penn's shoulder, as Penn tries to avoid the shot.
Catawanee misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Penn! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Catawanee.
Penn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Penn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Penn has a takedown stuffed.
Penn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Catawanee circles away.
A quick step to the side and Catawanee tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Penn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Catawanee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Penn thinking.
Chayton Catawanee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Penn.
Catawanee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Penn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Catawanee.
Penn avoids the body shot from Catawanee.
Penn dives in and grabs Catawanee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Catawanee pushes down on Penn's head and hops out.
Catawanee jabs Penn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Catawanee missing with a left hand there. Penn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Penn misses with a takedown attempt - Catawanee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Penn avoids the body shot from Catawanee.
A jab from Catawanee misses.
Penn throws out a counter right but Catawanee avoids it with no problem.
Penn slips under a jab from Catawanee.
Penn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little feinted left hand from Catawanee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
James Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Catawanee throws a shot to the body.
Catawanee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A slow jab from Catawanee misses its intended target.
Chayton Catawanee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chayton Catawanee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Catawanee throws the left hand but Penn avoids the punch easily.
Penn throws out a counter right but Catawanee avoids it with no problem.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:24
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chayton Catawanee!
James Penn was interviewed post fight and said 'The outcome was rigged. I really won but the evil Dems stole it from me. Woe is me. Woe is MFing me. '.

Event: WCMMA Group D Round 1
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
Manaitpasov fails with the takedown.
Catawanee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Manaitpasov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Manaitpasov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Catawanee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Manaitpasov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Manaitpasov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Manaitpasov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Catawanee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Catawanee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manaitpasov.
Catawanee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Manaitpasov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Manaitpasov is trying to control the action in half guard but Catawanee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Manaitpasov thows a huge punch but Catawanee dodges it nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Catawanee can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Manaitpasov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Manaitpasov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Manaitpasov trying to mount his opponent but Catawanee defends it.
Manaitpasov throwing shots but Catawanee is blocking nicely.
Manaitpasov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Catawanee wants to improve his position but Manaitpasov is controlling well.
Manaitpasov 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.
Manaitpasov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manaitpasov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Catawanee defending well though.
Manaitpasov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Manaitpasov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Catawanee defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manaitpasov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Catawanee keeps working. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Manaitpasov dives in for a single leg takedown but Catawanee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazhymukan Manaitpasov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manaitpasov is looking for a takedown.
A short right from Catawanee on the inside.
Catawanee gets underhooks to prevent Manaitpasov's takedown attempt. #BC2#
Catawanee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manaitpasov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Catawanee's waist but Catawanee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manaitpasov off to one side.
Catawanee connects with a crisp jab.
Manaitpasov shoots in but no luck this time.
Catawanee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Catawanee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manaitpasov.
Catawanee lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Manaitpasov with a poor takedown
and Catawanee counters with a straight right hand.
Catawanee throws a good cross that connects.
Catawanee cracks Manaitpasov with a good jab.#TD#
Manaitpasov dives in and scores a takedown into Catawanee's guard.
Catawanee is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Manaitpasov throwing strikes from guard but Catawanee blocks nicely.
Manaitpasov trying to control but Catawanee is working from the bottom.
Manaitpasov throws a big right hand that misses.
Catawanee trying to keep a closed guard but Manaitpasov is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Manaitpasov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Manaitpasov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Manaitpasov in side control, throwing shots but Catawanee defends.
Catawanee dodges the ground and pound from Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov in side control, throwing shots but Catawanee defends.
Catawanee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Manaitpasov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Manaitpasov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chayton Catawanee dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Manaitpasov dives in and grabs Catawanee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Catawanee pushes down on Manaitpasov's head and hops out.#TD#
Manaitpasov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Catawanee was covering up waiting for the punch and Manaitpasov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Manaitpasov stays in close to Catawanee's body and controls the position.
Catawanee trying to control the position here.
Manaitpasov throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catawanee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Manaitpasov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manaitpasov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Manaitpasov sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Manaitpasov trying to control but Catawanee is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chayton Catawanee seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Manaitpasov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Manaitpasov throws a big right hand that misses.
Catawanee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Catawanee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manaitpasov is fighting to break Catawanee's control of his arms but Catawanee is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Manaitpasov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Manaitpasov trying to control the position from guard on top but Catawanee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Catawanee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manaitpasov is one step ahead there.
Manaitpasov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Manaitpasov drives through with a takedown into Catawanee's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T3#
Manaitpasov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Manaitpasov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Manaitpasov trying to control the position from guard on top but Catawanee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manaitpasov pushes down on Catawanee's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Catawanee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Manaitpasov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Manaitpasov is controlling the pace.
Catawanee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manaitpasov. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Catawanee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Catawanee is trying to maintain the position but Manaitpasov is very close to passing his half guard.
Manaitpasov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manaitpasov wants to take a breather but Catawanee is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazhymukan Manaitpasov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Manaitpasov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Catawanee lands a slapping body shot.
Manaitpasov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Catawanee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Manaitpasov tries for a takedown but Catawanee circles away easily
and Catawanee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Catawanee lands a nice looking body shot.
Catawanee scores with a body shot.
Catawanee jabs at Manaitpasov's body.
Kazhymukan Manaitpasov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manaitpasov shoots in looking for a takedown but Catawanee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Manaitpasov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazhymukan Manaitpasov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Catawanee scores with a jab to the body.
Catawanee lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Catawanee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Catawanee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Manaitpasov looks for a takedown but Catawanee sprawls well.#T1#
Manaitpasov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Catawanee punishes Manaitpasov's body with a nice straight punch.
Catawanee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Catawanee lands a body shot. #TD#
Manaitpasov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manaitpasov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Manaitpasov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Catawanee keeps working.
Catawanee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Manaitpasov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Manaitpasov is looking to take a break and control but Catawanee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Manaitpasov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Catawanee is avoiding damage well.
Sloppy strikes there by Manaitpasov.
Catawanee dodges the ground and pound from Manaitpasov.
Catawanee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manaitpasov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ground and pound from Manaitpasov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sloppy strikes there by Manaitpasov.
Catawanee tries to improve position but can't.
Manaitpasov trying to control the position but Catawanee is working away.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Manaitpasov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Catawanee regains half guard, as Manaitpasov was trying to land strikes.
Kazhymukan Manaitpasov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manaitpasov thows a huge punch but Catawanee dodges it nicely.
Catawanee is trying to maintain the position but Manaitpasov is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Catawanee with a jab.
Manaitpasov shoots for a takedown but Catawanee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Manaitpasov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4##TD#
Manaitpasov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Catawanee looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Manaitpasov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Catawanee sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Manaitpasov controls the position from side control.
Manaitpasov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Manaitpasov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Catawanee is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Manaitpasov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Catawanee defending against the ground and pound.
Manaitpasov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chayton Catawanee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Catawanee 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chayton Catawanee!

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