Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: ENIGMA 255
Date: May 03, 2025

#R1#
Path catches Koivupuunoksa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circling - Path throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Path keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Path! But no joy.
Path blocks a head kick by Koivupuunoksa.
Path connects with a single shot there.
Path takes a swing at Koivupuunoksa's ribcage but misses.
Path looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Koivupuunoksa connects with a single shot there.
Path swings for the body but Koivupuunoksa moves out of range.
Path looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Path uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koivupuunoksa.
Koivupuunoksa throws a leg kick but Path checks it.
Path misses with a looping left.
Sayonara Koivupuunoksa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koivupuunoksa connects with a body shot that sends Path's belly button to the back.
Path misses with a straight left.
Path chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Koivupuunoksa can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koivupuunoksa drops his hands momentarily and Path takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Path misses.
Koivupuunoksa chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Koivupuunoksa. That's going to slow Path down.
Path misses with a double jab.
Path misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Koivupuunoksa to counter with a crisp jab.
Koivupuunoksa jabs Path right on the nose. Path blinks but takes it well.
A punch combination from Path misses.
Path avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Path with the counter takedown but Koivupuunoksa avoids it easily.
Path lands the left hand.
Koivupuunoksa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Decent striking displayed by Path there.
Path's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Path duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koivupuunoksa scores with a shot to the body.
Path throws a right hand that misses
and Koivupuunoksa counters with a nice leg kick.
Path throws a big shot that misses.
Koivupuunoksa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koivupuunoksa throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Koivupuunoksa throws a head kick that misses.
Path swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koivupuunoksa throws a big counter combination but Path scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've been hearing reports that Koivupuunoksa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Koivupuunoksa cracks Path with an open hand slap.
Path checks a leg kick nicely.
Path uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koivupuunoksa.
Koivupuunoksa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Path throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Koivupuunoksa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Path drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Koivupuunoksa defends it well.
A jab from Koivupuunoksa misses.
Koivupuunoksa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Koivupuunoksa misses its intended target.
Koivupuunoksa is looking to score with low kicks.
Path goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Koivupuunoksa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Path throws out the jab.
Koivupuunoksa lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Koivupuunoksa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A shot to the liver by Koivupuunoksa. Beautiful body shot.
Koivupuunoksa misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Path counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Path is trying to control. Koivupuunoksa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Path not doing much here.
Koivupuunoksa is trying to control but can't.
Koivupuunoksa controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Koivupuunoksa actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Koivupuunoksa is trying to control but can't. #T4##SUB#
Koivupuunoksa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Path pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Koivupuunoksa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Path pulls his head out easily.
Path is thwarting Koivupuunoksa's attempts to control the position.
Koivupuunoksa wants to control the action here but instead Path manages to pass to full mount!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The referee warns Koivupuunoksa that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Path can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Koivupuunoksa is looking to escape.
Koivupuunoksa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koivupuunoksa is working hard here to advance position.
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 Sayonara Koivupuunoksa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Koivupuunoksa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Path was well out of range. Poor timing from Koivupuunoksa.
Path paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Path bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koivupuunoksa misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Path.
Koivupuunoksa throws a lazy uppercut
and Path counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Koivupuunoksa throws a leg kick
and Path counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Path misses the target.
Nice straight punches there by Koivupuunoksa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Koivupuunoksa.
Koivupuunoksa swings for the body but Path moves out of range.
Path uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koivupuunoksa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Path ducks under a wild hook from Koivupuunoksa.
Sayonara Koivupuunoksa is winning the standup battle so far.
Koivupuunoksa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A nice inside leg kick there by Koivupuunoksa. That's going to slow Path down.
Koivupuunoksa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Path.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Path walks into a left hand. #T1#
Path thuds his right hand into Koivupuunoksa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sloppy strikes from Path. Those never looked like landing.
Koivupuunoksa throws a leg kick
and Path cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Path's corner calls for a 1-2. Path obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Path swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koivupuunoksa is looking to counter punch.
Koivupuunoksa looks to score with a jab to the body but Path is just out of range.
Koivupuunoksa scores with a shot to the body.
Koivupuunoksa throws a body punch but Path moves out of range.
Koivupuunoksa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Koivupuunoksa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Path.
Koivupuunoksa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Path in his tracks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Koivupuunoksa, as that shot connected.
Koivupuunoksa misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koivupuunoksa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Path connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Path avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Path is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Koivupuunoksa takes one to the chin there.
Path throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Path scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Koivupuunoksa scores with a leg kick.
Path misses with a wild combination.
Koivupuunoksa misses the shot to the body.
Path avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koivupuunoksa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Path's head backwards.
Path throws a jab but it's blocked by Koivupuunoksa.
Koivupuunoksa blocks a jab.
Jab from Koivupuunoksa.
Path keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Koivupuunoksa backs off Path throws a huge counter combo but Koivupuunoksa manages to avoid it all.
Koivupuunoksa throws an off balance right hand
and Path cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Koivupuunoksa tries to move into range but Path moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Koivupuunoksa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Path throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koivupuunoksa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koivupuunoksa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Path scores with a jab to the head.
Koivupuunoksa throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Path to counter with a crisp jab.
Koivupuunoksa misses with a looping left.
Koivupuunoksa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koivupuunoksa throws a front kick aimed at Path's knee but Path avoids it well.
Koivupuunoksa moves forwards but Path connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Koivupuunoksa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koivupuunoksa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Path walks into a stiff left hand from Koivupuunoksa.
Koivupuunoksa misses with an uppercut
and Path cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koivupuunoksa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Path scores with a hook to the body. Koivupuunoksa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Path throws a shot to the body.
Path displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koivupuunoksa throws out the jab.
Path stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Path smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Path feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Koivupuunoksas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Path throws a looping overhand right but Koivupuunoksa ducks down to avoid it.
Koivupuunoksa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koivupuunoksa slips a straight right by Path.
Path lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Path.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Path connects with a crisp jab.
Koivupuunoksa swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Path counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Koivupuunoksa gets back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Left Path showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Koivupuunoksa.
A little jabbing left from Path on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Path's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Path checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Koivupuunoksa throws a sloppy head kick and Path moves out of range easily.
Koivupuunoksa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Path closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Koivupuunoksa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Path comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Koivupuunoksa moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Path.
Path throws a shot from downtown. Koivupuunoksa moves away and avoids it.
Koivupuunoksa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koivupuunoksa connects with a body shot that sends Path's belly button to the back.
Koivupuunoksa misses with a leg kick.
Good exchange - Koivupuunoksa coming out on top.
Koivupuunoksa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koivupuunoksa throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
so Path counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T1#
Koivupuunoksa scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom. #SUB#
Path got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koivupuunoksa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Path has managed to get both his arms back between Koivupuunoksa's legs - danger averted.
Path scoring with punches to the head and body.
Path throwing strikes from guard but Koivupuunoksa blocks nicely. #SUB#
Koivupuunoksa is looking for a triangle here but Path uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Koivupuunoksa is not content to let Path control the position.
Koivupuunoksa tries to bench press Path off him but Path keeps the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Path wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koivupuunoksa keeps working.
Left Path has got the better of the ground game so far.
Path lands a decent elbow from side control.
Path tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Path working the ground and pound.
Path postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Koivupuunoksa is looking for a sweep.
Path working away.
Koivupuunoksa avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Path. #T3#
Koivupuunoksa is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Path is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Koivupuunoksa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Koivupuunoksa tries to hold on but Path pushes him away.
Path trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Path landing strikes from the mount and Koivupuunoksa is in trouble!
Path avoids the attempt from Koivupuunoksa to control.
Koivupuunoksa tries to reverse the position but Path maintains control.
Koivupuunoksa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Koivupuunoksa manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Koivupuunoksa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Koivupuunoksa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Koivupuunoksa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Path has passed into half guard!
Path wants to take a breather but Koivupuunoksa is having none of it. #SUB#
Koivupuunoksa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koivupuunoksa trying to control but Path postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Left Path comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Path 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Left Path!

Event: ENIGMA 247
Date: Mar 09, 2025

#R1#
Path thuds a left hand into Turngemaxt's body.
Path throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Turngemaxt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turngemaxt ducks under a wild hook from Path.
Turngemaxt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Path misses with an uppercut.
Turngemaxt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Left Path seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turngemaxt slips a jab from Path.
Turngemaxt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Path momentarily.
Path misses with a looping right.
Turngemaxt tries to counter with a takedown but Path is quick to defend against it.
Turngemaxt thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Path misses the jab.
Path scores with a nice strike.
A big right from Path misses.
Donk. Turngemaxt catches Path right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Turngemaxt moves out of range of the strikes.
Path connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Turngemaxt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turngemaxt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turngemaxt feinted with a counter takedown.
Left Path is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Path misses with a hook.
Path scores with a nice strike.
A decent looking cross lands there for Path.
Turngemaxt takes a swing at Path's ribcage but misses.
Turngemaxt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Path swings widly with a right hand
and Turngemaxt counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Turngemaxt misses with an uppercut.
Turngemaxt slips under a jab from Path.
Path uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turngemaxt.
Path 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.
A lazy left from Path finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Path cracks Turngemaxt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Path throws an overhand right that lands on Turngemaxt's shoulder, as Turngemaxt tries to avoid the shot.
Turngemaxt looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Path throws the left hand but Turngemaxt avoids the punch easily.
Turngemaxt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Path throws a hook to the side of Turngemaxt's head but Turngemaxt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Path looks to throw the jab but Turngemaxt is out of range.
Turngemaxt takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Path waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turngemaxt.
Path rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turngemaxt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Turngemaxt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Path looks to score with a jab to the body but Turngemaxt is just out of range.
Path lands with a nice combination. Turngemaxt backs away looking to recover.
Turngemaxt tries to clinch up but Path circles away and keeps his distance.
Path throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Turngemaxt counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Path regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Turngemaxt.
Path wants to stand up but Turngemaxt is controlling him.
Path looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Turngemaxt looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Turngemaxt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Path works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Turngemaxt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Path is keeping the position for now.
Turngemaxt is working hard here to advance position.
Path pulls Turngemaxt in close to prevent any damage.
Turngemaxt tries to free his leg and advance position but Path is retaining full guard.
Turngemaxt stops Path from standing up.
Turngemaxt is looking to work some ground and pound but Path has wrist control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES2#
Path has his feet on Turngemaxt's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Turngemaxt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Path defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Left Path dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Turngemaxt slips a jab from Path.
Turngemaxt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Path.
Turngemaxt seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Path is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turngemaxt.
Path defending well as Turngemaxt loads up on a big left hand.
Path connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Path waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turngemaxt.
An attempted straight right counter from Turngemaxt misses the target.
Path circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turngemaxt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Path just misses with a punch to the body.
Path slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Path throws a jab but it's blocked by Turngemaxt.
Turngemaxt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Turngemaxt misses with an uppercut. Path saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Path on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turngemaxt ducks under a wild hook from Path.
Path throws a shot from downtown. Turngemaxt moves away and avoids it.
Turngemaxt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Turngemaxt shoots in for a takedown but Path shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Path thuds a left hand into Turngemaxt's body.
Turngemaxt slips a jab from Path.
A little feinted left hand from Turngemaxt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Path throws a hook but Turngemaxt avoids it easily.
Path misses with a looping left.
Turngemaxt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Path.
Turngemaxt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Path misses with a hook.
Turngemaxt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Path misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turngemaxt.
Left Path seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Path throws a shot from downtown. Turngemaxt moves away and avoids it.
Path takes a swing at Turngemaxt's ribcage but misses.
Path looks to score with a jab to the body but Turngemaxt is just out of range.
Turngemaxt drops down looking for a counter takedown but Path sprawls and moves away.
Turngemaxt staying out of range there.
Turngemaxt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Path.
Path has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Turngemaxt.
Path lands a two punch combo.
Path lands a right hook to the body.
Path scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Path is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turngemaxt.
Turngemaxt attempts a counter takedown but Path avoids it well and moves away.
Path throws a series of punches but Turngemaxt moves out of range. #T3#
Path throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turngemaxt is looking to counter the offense by Path and move into the clinch.
Turngemaxt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Path swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turngemaxt ducks under a wild hook from Path.
Turngemaxt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Path.
Turngemaxt throwing a counter right hand but Path manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Path. Turngemaxt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turngemaxt lands a nice shot that snaps Path's head back.
Path misses with a hook.
Turngemaxt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No joy there for Path, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turngemaxt seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Path catches Turngemaxt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Turngemaxt tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Path counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Turngemaxt! #T4#
Path trying to control the action but Turngemaxt is working from the bottom.
Turngemaxt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Turngemaxt manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Path trying to hold on to Turngemaxt's head to control him but Turngemaxt postures up.
Turngemaxt wants to free his trapped foot but Path is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Left Path showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Turngemaxt.
Path fails to land with a series of punches.
A big right from Path misses.
Turngemaxt attempts a counter takedown but Path avoids it well and moves away.
A big left from Path misses.
Turngemaxt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Path throws out the jab.
Path throws a jab when Turngemaxt was well out of range.
A slow jab from Path misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Turngemaxt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Path blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Path stuns Turngemaxt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Turngemaxt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Path.
Turngemaxt feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Turngemaxt slips under a jab.
Turngemaxt attempts a counter takedown but Path avoids it well and moves away.
Path jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Path keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turngemaxt.
Path avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turngemaxt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Path misses with a hook #TD#
and Turngemaxt counters with a single leg into guard. Path didn't expect that.
Turngemaxt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Path is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Turngemaxt is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Path can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Turngemaxt controls the pace.
Path tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Turngemaxt stands and throws Path's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Path stops Turngemaxt from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turngemaxt has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Path is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Turngemaxt fails to move to back control.
Path is trying to stand up.
Path blocking the ground and pound. #SUB#
Turngemaxt working for a guillotine from mount but Path is in no mood to give up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Path is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #T3#
Path is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Turngemaxt misses with a head shot.
Turngemaxt lands a heavy elbow.
Turngemaxt 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.
Turngemaxt pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Path wants to get back to his feet.
Turngemaxt unloading with bombs!
Furdas Turngemaxt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Path is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #SUB#
Turngemaxt has control of Path's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Path regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Furdas Turngemaxt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Path is in a horrible position here. Turngemaxt smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Left Path is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Path holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Turngemaxt tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #T4#
Path is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Path tries to hold on but Turngemaxt postures up.
Turngemaxt seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Path is holding on tight.
Turngemaxt misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Path tries to lock up and control but Turngemaxt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Path is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Turngemaxt is staying active.
Path holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Turngemaxt tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #SUB#
Turngemaxt jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Path is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Path and Turngemaxt has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Turngemaxt misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Turngemaxt working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Furdas Turngemaxt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Path 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Left Path!

Event: RFL - New Years Revolution
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Path throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Michaud will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Michaud tries a head kick but it misses.
Path shoots in for a takedown but Michaud shows good takedown defense.
Path stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Michaud is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Path misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Michaud.
Michaud lands with a kick to the ribs.
Path misses with an uppercut.
Path scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A head kick misses from Michaud.
Path looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Michaud scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Michaud tries to land a leg kick but Path saw it coming and moves away.
Path avoids the head kick by Michaud.
Path swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Michaud throws a head kick but Path moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Path! But no joy.
Path blocks a head kick by Michaud.
Path misses with a series of wild punches.
Michaud throws a head kick but Path moves out of range. #TD2#
Path bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Michaud is trying to control Path's posture but Path avoids it.
Michaud on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Path controlling the position from side mount.
Michaud on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T2#
Michaud is trying to get back to half guard.
Michaud is trying to escape the position but Path is controlling the position.
Michaud is looking for a sweep.
Path is chipping away with strikes.
Path working the ground and pound.
Michaud is being controlled here.
Michaud is looking for a sweep.
Michaud on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Michaud tries to get out of the position.
Michaud struggling a bit here.
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!
Path in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T3#
Michaud struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Michaud misses with a low kick.
Baptiste Michaud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Path avoids a kick to the body.
Michaud scores with a kick to the midsection.
Michaud definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Michaud tries a head kick but it misses.
Michaud throws a head kick but Path moves out of range.
Path dodges the punch combination from Michaud. #T4#
A head kick misses from Michaud.
Path throws out a counter right but Michaud avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick lands from Michaud.
Path throws a jab but it's blocked by Michaud.
Path fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Michaud manages to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Michaud - that will leave a mark!
Path with a jab.
Path avoids the head kick by Michaud.
Path blocks the body kick.
Path tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Michaud was well out of range. Poor timing from Path.
A head kick misses from Michaud.
Path appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Path misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michaud moves forwards but Path connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Michaud takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Left Path will probably get the nod.
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#
Michaud throws a head kick that misses
and Path counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Path shoots in for a takedown but Michaud shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch combination from Michaud misses.
Path looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Path looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Michaud is fending him off so far but Path persists. Nope, Michaud circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Path scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Michaud wants to stand back up but Path manages to pass into side control.
Path landing strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Path.
Path working away.
Michaud tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Path presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Path landing strikes from the mount.#T1#
Path with the ground and pound from mount.
Michaud tries to hold on but Path pushes him away.
Path controlling the position easily from mount.
Path lands a big shot there that rocks Michaud but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Path looking to control and managing it successfully.
Michaud really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2#
Path unloading with bombs!
Path looking to control but Michaud is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Path won't let Michaud get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Path sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Michaud tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Michaud tries to hold on but Path pushes him away.
Michaud is trying to escape the mount.
Path raining down shots from the mount!
The referee warns Michaud that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Path controlling the pace for now.
Michaud is looking to improve his position but Path isn't that keen on the idea.
Path working Michaud over with strikes here. #T4#
Michaud taking shots to the head.
Path controlling from mount.
Michaud tries to hold on but Path pushes him away.
Path has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Path scoring with strikes but Michaud is staying in there.
Path controlling the pace for now.
Michaud wants to try and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Michaud tries to hold on but Path pushes him away.
Path putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Left Path 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#
Michaud pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Michaud staying out of range there.
A nice combination there by Michaud.
A cross from Michaud lands.
Michaud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Path manages to avoid it.
Michaud throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Path.
Michaud looks for the body kick but Path saw that one coming.
Path misses with a straight right.
Path scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Path scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Michaud doesn't seem bothered though.
Michaud lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Michaud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michaud misses with a head kick.
Michaud ducks under a wild hook from Path.
Michaud moves out of range as Path strikes.#T1#
Michaud throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Path counters with a straight right hand.
Michaud misses with a head kick.
Michaud on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Michaud misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Path takes a swing at Michaud's ribcage but misses.
Michaud lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Path connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Michaud showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Path. #TD2#
Path shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Path was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Left Path has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Path happy to just control the position for now.
Michaud knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Path on the ground.#T2#
Path has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Michaud struggling a bit here.
Path working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T3#
Michaud tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Path wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Path connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Michaud some visible discomfort.
Path grinds an elbow into Michaud's temple.
Sloppy strikes there by Path.
Path in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Michaud looks to move to half guard but instead Path has passed into mount! Damn!
Left Path is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michaud is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#T4#
Path landing punches.
Path pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Path controlling the position easily from mount.
Michaud is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Path controlling the pace for now.
Michaud keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Left Path.
I've got Path 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Left Path!

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 13
Date: Oct 09, 2024

#R1##CL#
Koivupuunoksa moves into the clinch successfully.
Koivupuunoksa slows down the pace here.
Koivupuunoksa has Path pressed against the cage.
Koivupuunoksa seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#BC#
Koivupuunoksa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Path keeps the fight on the outside.
Path looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Path uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koivupuunoksa.
Path uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koivupuunoksa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koivupuunoksa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Koivupuunoksa scores with a shot to the body.
Koivupuunoksa throws a body shot but no joy.
Path throws a right and a left that Koivupuunoksa avoids nicely.
A jab from Path does it's job there.
Path keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Koivupuunoksa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Koivupuunoksa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Path!
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.
Koivupuunoksa is putting a hurting on Path here, landing some big shots from side control.
Path tries to bench press Koivupuunoksa off him but Koivupuunoksa keeps the position.
Koivupuunoksa working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The strikes coming from Koivupuunoksa are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Path is trying to improve his position.
Koivupuunoksa cracks Path with a big right hand but Path just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sloppy strikes there by Koivupuunoksa.
Koivupuunoksa throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T2#
Path tries to bench press Koivupuunoksa off him but Koivupuunoksa keeps the position. #SUB#
Koivupuunoksa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Path, who protects the arm well.
Koivupuunoksa working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Path's face as Koivupuunoksa controls the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koivupuunoksa tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Path is not content to let Koivupuunoksa control the position.
Koivupuunoksa sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Path is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Koivupuunoksa trying to control the action but Path is working from the bottom. #T3#
Koivupuunoksa lands a nice forearm strike.
The strikes coming from Koivupuunoksa are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Path on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Path defending against the ground and pound.
Path is pushing Koivupuunoksa's head away, looking to escape. Koivupuunoksa manages to hold on to the position though.
Koivupuunoksa misses with the ground and pound.
Path taking punishment in the form of punches.
Koivupuunoksa fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Path is pushing Koivupuunoksa's head away, looking to escape. Koivupuunoksa manages to hold on to the position though.
Path struggling a bit here.
Path manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Path is looking to improve his position.
Path gets back to full guard.
Koivupuunoksa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Koivupuunoksa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Path seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Path looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koivupuunoksa throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sayonara Koivupuunoksa 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#
Path lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A left lands for Path.
Path looks to land a right hand but Koivupuunoksa moved out of range.
Koivupuunoksa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Path manages to avoid it.
Koivupuunoksa has his takedown stuffed
and Path counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Koivupuunoksa clinches with his opponent.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Koivupuunoksa tries to work over Path's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koivupuunoksa is leaning against Path and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Koivupuunoksa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Koivupuunoksa has Path pushed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Koivupuunoksa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Path breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koivupuunoksa misses with an uppercut. Path saw that one coming.
Path avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Koivupuunoksa throws a series of punches but Path avoids them all with ease.
Path throws a counter combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Path. Koivupuunoksa does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Koivupuunoksa. That snapped Path's head back. #CL#
Koivupuunoksa rushes Path and presses him up against the cage.
Koivupuunoksa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Koivupuunoksa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Koivupuunoksa misses with a body punch.
Koivupuunoksa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Koivupuunoksa.
Koivupuunoksa throws a punch but it's blocked by Path.
Koivupuunoksa swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Path escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A shot to the body from Koivupuunoksa misses
and Koivupuunoksa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Koivupuunoksa.
Koivupuunoksa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Path.
Koivupuunoksa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koivupuunoksa misses with a takedown
and Path connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sayonara Koivupuunoksa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koivupuunoksa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Path.#CL#
Koivupuunoksa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Koivupuunoksa swings wildly with an uppercut but Path uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Koivupuunoksa breaks the clinch.
Koivupuunoksa misses with an uppercut
and Path counters with a stiff right hand.
Good shot there by Path.#T4#
Koivupuunoksa takes a swing at Path's ribcage but misses.
Left Path seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koivupuunoksa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Path.
Koivupuunoksa throws a jab but it's blocked by Path.
Koivupuunoksa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Path under the eye.
Path 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Path uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koivupuunoksa.
Path connects with the punch.
Koivupuunoksa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Path keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Path misses with a looping left.
Koivupuunoksa swings for the body but Path moves out of range. #CL#
Koivupuunoksa moves into the clinch successfully.
Path is trying to break the clinch but Koivupuunoksa is controlling him.#BC#
Koivupuunoksa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sayonara Koivupuunoksa will probably get the nod.
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#
Path misses with a wild body shot.
Path misses with an uppercut.
Koivupuunoksa thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Path was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Path connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Koivupuunoksa's hands.
Path comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Koivupuunoksa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Koivupuunoksa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Path can do to turn this around?
Path throws a nice looking combination but Koivupuunoksa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Koivupuunoksa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Path with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Path throws a body punch but Koivupuunoksa moves out of range.
Koivupuunoksa doesn't manage to clinch there - Path circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Path changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Koivupuunoksa tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Path on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Koivupuunoksa misses with a body punch
and Path counters with a stiff right hand.
Koivupuunoksa tries to clinch but Path moves out of range. #T1#
Koivupuunoksa tries to clinch up.
Koivupuunoksa misses with an uppercut.
Path misses with an uppercut.
Koivupuunoksa throws a hook to the side of Path's head but Path sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Path throws the left hand but Koivupuunoksa avoids the punch easily.
Koivupuunoksa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Koivupuunoksa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Koivupuunoksa closes the distance but Path moves to the side
and Path counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koivupuunoksa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Path counters with a straight right hand.
Path swings for the body but Koivupuunoksa moves out of range.
Path cracks Koivupuunoksa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Koivupuunoksa looks to land a left hand but Path moved out of range nicely.
Path lands with an overhand left.#TD#
Koivupuunoksa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Koivupuunoksa showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice strikes from Koivupuunoksa there.
Left Path has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koivupuunoksa with the ground and pound but Path uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Path is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Koivupuunoksa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Path is keeping the position for now.
Koivupuunoksa won't allow Path to sweep him here. #T3#
Path is looking to stand up but Koivupuunoksa isn't so interested in that idea.
Koivupuunoksa throws an elbow that misses. Path uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Koivupuunoksa's guard. Nice move by Path!#REVB#
Koivupuunoksa controls Path momentarily but Path frees himself.
Path is looking to stand up but Koivupuunoksa won't let him.
Koivupuunoksa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sayonara Koivupuunoksa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koivupuunoksa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Path blocking the ground and pound attempt from Koivupuunoksa. #T4##SUB2#
Path looking for submissions off his back.
Koivupuunoksa passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Path!
Path tries to hold on but Koivupuunoksa pushes him away.
Koivupuunoksa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Koivupuunoksa dominating with strikes here.
Sayonara Koivupuunoksa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Path is trying to escape the mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Left Path comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Koivupuunoksa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sayonara Koivupuunoksa!
Our winner, Sayonara Koivupuunoksa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 94
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1#
Hope throws a body shot but no joy.
Path jabs Hope right on the nose. Hope blinks but takes it well.
Hope throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Path jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Path swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hope falls off balance throwing a combination
and Path counters with a left to the body.
Hope bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Path lands a jab to the nose.
Path throws a jab when Hope was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hope! But no joy.
Left Path seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Path misses with a lunging right hand
and Hope counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Path.
Path throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hope throws a looping overhand right but Path ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Path throws a lazy uppercut
and Hope connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hope misses with a series of wild punches.
Path lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Path misses with a hook
and Hope counters with a straight right hand.
Hope lands with a nice combination. Path backs away looking to recover.
Path takes a swing at Hope's ribcage but misses.
Path scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hope in his tracks.
Path scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hope doesn't seem bothered though.
Path uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hope.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Path throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Path throws a hook to the side of Hope's head but Hope sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
The fighters circling - Hope throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Path fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hope manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Hope releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Path lands a nice shot to the body.
Hope throws a right hand that Path ducks under and follows up with a left that Path also avoids with ease.
Path works the jab nicely.
Path throws a body punch but Hope moves out of range.
Path misses the shot to the body.
Hope unleashes a big counter combination but Path bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hope throws a poor cross that misses
and Path makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big right from Hope misses.
Hope tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Path was well out of range. Poor timing from Hope.
Hope defending well as Path loads up on a big left hand.
Hope paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Path misses. #T3#
Path missing with a left hand there. Hope was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hope is looking for the big counter here.
Nice defenses there by Path.
An attempted straight right counter from Path misses the target.
Path scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Path uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hope.
Hope jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Path throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hope uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Path.
A slow jab from Hope misses its intended target.
Hope looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Path swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hope misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Path definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Path throws a series of punches but Hope avoids them all with ease.
A countering left hand to the body from Hope misses.
Path throws an overhand right that lands on Hope's shoulder, as Hope tries to avoid the shot.
Hope lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hope throws out a loose jab but Path uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Hope blocks a jab.
Hope misses with the combination.
The crowd cheers as Hope lands an impressive looking overhand right. Path doesn't seem phased though.
Path throws a jab but it's blocked by Hope.
Hope moves out of range of the strikes.
Hope steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Path.
Hope looks to land a left hand but Path moved out of range nicely.
Path takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Path throws a body shot but no joy.
Hope ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Path moves away.
Hope misses with a double jab.
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 Left Path will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hope steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Path.
Hope misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Path on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Path misses with an uppercut.
Hope lands the left hand.
Path throws a hook but Hope blocks it.
Path lands an overhand right.
Hope takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Path lands a body shot.
A slow jab from Path misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hope moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hope displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Path throws out the jab.
Hope ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Path moves away.
Path was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Path throws the left hand but Hope avoids the punch easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hope might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Path has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
Hope lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Path throws a lazy right hand but Hope sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hope takes a jab right on the kisser.
Path throws the left hand but Hope avoids the punch easily.
Hope looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Path throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hope lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hope misses with a body shot
and Path counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Path smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Path misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hope.
Hope takes one to the chin there.
Hope moves out of range of the strikes.
Path looks to score with a jab to the body but Hope is just out of range.
Hope swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Path takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Path misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Path.
Path uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hope.
Hope swings for the body but Path moves out of range.
Path swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Path throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Path throws a sloppy body shot
and Hope counters with a straight right hand.
Hope uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Path.
Hope misses with a straight left.
Path swinging wildly here.
Path missing with a left hand there. Hope was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hope just misses with a punch to the body.
Path was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Hope throws a body shot but no joy.
Left Path is winning the standup battle so far.
Path misses with the combination.
Path fails to land with a series of punches.
Path misses with a body shot.
Hope is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Path with a body shot.
Hope throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Path sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Path avoids the body shot from Hope.
Path lands with a nice body punch.
Path throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hope avoids the body shot from Path.
Path swings for the body but Hope moves out of range.
As Path backs off Hope throws a huge counter combo but Path manages to avoid it all.
Hope takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Hope on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Path throws a lazy right hand but Hope sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hope scores with a nice strike.
Hope rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Path moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Path misses with a body punch
and Hope counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hope throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Hope.
Hope ducks under a wild hook from Path.
Path ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hope moves away.
Path fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hope manages to avoid it.
Hope looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Path fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hope looks to score with a jab to the body but Path is just out of range.
Hope swings widly with a right hand
and Path cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Left Path dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Path shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Path displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hope has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Path finds it's way round the side to connect with Hope's head.
Path cracks Hope with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Path lands a jab.
Hope lands a glancing blow to the side of Path's head.
Hope slips under a jab from Path.
Path stuns Hope with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Path misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Hope on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hope throws an off balance right hand
and Hope takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hope throws a body punch but Path moves out of range.
Path misses with a series of wild punches.
Hope swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Hope blocks a jab.
Hope lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hope uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Path has time to react.
Hope misses with a hook to the body
and Path cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hope misses with a double jab.
Hope looks to land a left hand but Path moved out of range nicely.
Hope rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Path counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Path just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hope tries to move into range but Path moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hope cracks Path with a right hand to the side of the head.
Path throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Hope to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hope feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Paths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hope swinging wildly here.
Path throws an off balance right hand
and Hope counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hope avoids the body shot from Path.
Hope throws a looping overhand right but Path ducks down to avoid it.
Path is looking to counter punch.
Hope throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Path sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Path misses with an uppercut.
Hope moves out of range of the strikes.
Hope misses with a looping right.
Path swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Broken Hope has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hope misses with a wild body shot.
Hope displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Path throws out the jab. #T3#
Path throws a hook but Hope blocks it.
Hope takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hope dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Hope misses.
Path swings for the body but Hope moves out of range.
Path misses with a few strikes there.
Hope now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice defenses there by Hope.
It seemed like Hope was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Path throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Hope on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Path throws a series of punches but Hope avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Hope on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Left Path is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hope has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hope closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Path throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hope sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Path takes a swing at Hope's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Path stuns Hope with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hope misses with a two punch combination.
Path misses with a jab to the body
enabling Hope to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Path swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hope fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Path manages to avoid it.
Hope cracks Path with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hope looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Path takes a swing at Hope's ribcage but misses.
Path scores with a shot to the body.
Hope throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Path counter with a right hand.
Path throws a hook to the side of Hope's head but Hope sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hope looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Path throws a shot from downtown. Hope moves away and avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Left Path.
Well Path 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Left Path!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 75
Date: Aug 10, 2024

#R1#
McCarthy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Path stuffs the takedown.
Path misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Path ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCarthy moves away.
McCarthy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Path defends it well.
McCarthy wants to clinch.
Path throws out a powerful jab.
McCarthy shoots in looking for a takedown. Path tries to sprawl out of it but McCarthy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Path manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Path throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T1#
Path dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCarthy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Path sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McCarthy somewhat.
Left Path has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph McCarthy.
McCarthy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Path is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCarthy.
Path stuns McCarthy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McCarthy has his takedown stuffed
and Path counters with a stiff right hand.
Path scores with a jab.
McCarthy throws a sloppy head kick and Path moves out of range easily.
McCarthy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Path pinned against the cage. Path gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Path 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.
McCarthy throws a series of punches but Path moves out of range.
McCarthy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Path cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Path misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCarthy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Path counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Path lands a head shot.
McCarthy fails with a takedown attempt.
Path scores with a jab to the body.
McCarthy throws a wild body kick that Path sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Path scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Path stalks McCarthy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McCarthy's face. McCarthy staggers backwards, shaken.
Path definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McCarthy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Path scores with a shot to the body.
McCarthy looks winded!
Path throws a body shot but no joy.
Path connects with a good right hand that stumbles McCarthy. McCarthy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McCarthy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Path sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McCarthy somewhat.
Path lands a right hook to the body.
McCarthy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Path is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Path swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCarthy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCarthy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCarthy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Path swings for the body but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy throws a half hearted mid kick.
A quick step to the side and Path tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCarthy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McCarthy takes one to the side of the head.
Left Path is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCarthy slips a jab and a cross from Path.
And McCarthy tries to counter it with a takedown but Path pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Path cracks McCarthy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Path jabs McCarthy right on the nose. McCarthy blinks but takes it well.
Path lands a body shot.
McCarthy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Left Path dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
McCarthy tries to clinch there but Path circles away.
Path throws a combination. McCarthy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Path goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McCarthy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McCarthy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Path throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McCarthy on the side of the head.
McCarthy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Path paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McCarthy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McCarthy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Path.
Path with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCarthy just misses with a punch to the body.
McCarthy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Path manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Path is looking for a counter combo.
Left Path is winning the standup battle so far.
Path scores with a hook to the body. McCarthy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Path fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCarthy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Path with a jab.
McCarthy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McCarthy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Path counters with a nice body shot.
Path lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Path is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCarthy can do to turn this around?
Path clobbers McCarthy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McCarthy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Path counters with a right hand to the body.
McCarthy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circle momentarily. Path darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Path connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Path thuds his right hand into McCarthy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice shot lands for Path.#T2#
Path lands a nice hook to McCarthy's body. McCarthy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Path blocks a head kick by McCarthy.
We've been informed that McCarthy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McCarthy misses with a takedown
enabling Path to counter with a crisp jab.
Left Path has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph McCarthy.
McCarthy is breathing heavily.
Jab, jab by Path - just one landing.
Path moves into range and connects with a jab.
Path with a hook.
McCarthy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Path cracks McCarthy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Path thuds a left hand into McCarthy's body.
Path's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Path duly obliges. #T3#
McCarthy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Path counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy left from Path finds it's target.
Path with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Path punishes McCarthy's body with a nice straight punch.
McCarthy darts in looking for a takedown but Path gets double underhooks and turns McCarthy into the cage.
Path lands a nice shot that snaps McCarthy's head back.
Path scores with a hook to the body. McCarthy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Path getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Joseph McCarthy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Path connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McCarthy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Path showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCarthy. #T4#
Path lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarthy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Path connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McCarthy scrambles back to his feet.
Path throws a series of strikes that have McCarthy backpedaling.
Path smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#McCarthy is rocked!
and Path counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts McCarthy! He's just covering up as Path starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Left Path!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 53
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1#
Path throws an overhand right that lands on Bak's shoulder, as Bak tries to avoid the shot.
Path looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Path swings away with a body shot that misses
and Path takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bak throws a head kick that misses.
Bak misses with a head kick.
Path on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bak lands a nice shot that snaps Path's head back.
Path walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Path. Bak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wei Bak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Bak.
Path stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bak.
Path misses the shot to the body.
Bak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Path.#T1#
Bak scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bak connects with the punch.
Path throws out a loose jab but Bak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Path misses with a hook.
A right-left combo lands from Bak.
Bak misses with a looping right.
Bak throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A good leg kick by Bak.
Path looks to score with a jab to the body but Bak is just out of range.
A punch combination from Bak misses.
Bak lands a jab to Path's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bak slips a straight right by Path.
Bak misses with a low kick.
Path doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Bak with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Path misses with a straight right.
Bak misses with a head kick.
Bak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Path moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bak throws a series of punches but Path moves out of range.
Bak throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Path's head.
Path's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bak under the eye.
Path misses with an uppercut. Bak saw that one coming.
We've been told by Bak's head coaches at Rising Sun Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Path swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Path thows a left - swing and a miss!
Path throws a body shot but no joy.
Bak lands a high kick!
A big right from Path misses.
Path missing with a left hand there. Bak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Bak on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bak throws a push kick but Path slaps the foot to one side.
Path slips a jab and a cross from Bak.
Path looks to score with a jab to the body but Bak is just out of range.
Bak throws a lazy head kick
and Path counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bak moves out of range as Path strikes.
Bak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Path looks to move away, Bak throws a big counter combo but Path just gets out of the way.
Path moves out of range of the body kick from Bak.
Path throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Path throws out a loose jab but Bak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Path misses with a straight left.
Path 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.
Path avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Path appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Path tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bak was well out of range. Poor timing from Path.
Bak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Path moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Path takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bak misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Path.
Path misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Path misses with a combination
and Bak counters with a one-two to the body.
Bak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good leg kick by Bak.
Bak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Path.
Bak swings for the body but Path moves out of range.
Path swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Path pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Path throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Path swings for the body but Bak moves out of range.
Bak seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wei Bak dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Path takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bak feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Paths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bak moves out of range as Path strikes.
Bak throws a quick inside leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Path might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bak has got the better of the exchanges.
Path blocks a head kick by Bak.
A punch combination from Bak misses.
Bak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Path can do to turn this around?
Bak lands a jab-cross combination.
Bak scores with a head kick.
Path scores with a jab to the body.
Bak throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Path takes a swing at Bak's ribcage but misses.
Bak misses with a head kick.
Path pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bak tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Path is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Path scores with a jab to the head.
Bak misses with a hook.
Path's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bak connects with a single shot there.
Bak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Path throws out the jab.
Bak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Path misses with a hook.
Path tests Bak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Path fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Path throws a right hand that misses
and Bak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Path misses with the combination.
Bak throws a head kick that half lands. #T2#
Path misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bak.
Bak throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Bak.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bak missing with a left hand there. Path was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wei Bak is winning the standup battle so far.
Bak misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Path was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bak ducks under a wild hook from Path.
Bak fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Path is out of range.
Path swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bak takes a swing at Path's ribcage but misses.
Path looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Path throws a shot to the body.
Bak ducks under a wild hook from Path.
Bak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bak throws a head kick that misses.
Path looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Path misses with a straight right. #T3#
Bak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bak misses with a head kick.
A jab lands there for Path.
Bak moves out of range of the strikes.
Wei Bak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bak scores with a head kick.
Path throws a nice looking combination but Bak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Path walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bak.
Bak throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A leg kick checked by Path.
Path throws a lazy right hand but Bak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bak is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bak slips a jab from Path.
Bak throws a jab but it's blocked by Path.
Path let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Path fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bak manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Path throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bak went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
Bak staying out of range there.
Path moves out of range of the body kick from Bak.
Path misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Bak misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Path tests Bak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Path misses with the combination.
Bak defending well as Path loads up on a big left hand.
Bak is looking to counter punch.
Bak tries a head kick but it misses.
Path looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Path throws a shot from downtown. Bak moves away and avoids it.
Path misses with a hook.
Bak throws a big counter combination but Path scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Path. Those never looked like landing.
Bak throws a body shot but no joy.
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 Wei Bak will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bak misses with an attempted mid kick.
Path misses with a straight right.
Bak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Path jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Bak.
Path throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Path connects with a body shot.
Path works Bak's body with a nice hook.
Bak throws a head kick but Path moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bak throws a front kick aimed at Path's knee but Path avoids it well.
Path now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bak throws a sloppy head kick
and Path counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice body kick there by Bak.
A looping hook to the body misses from Path. Bak does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Bak throws a head kick but Path moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Path avoids the head kick by Bak.
Bak throws a sloppy head kick and Path moves out of range easily.
Path throws a counter combo.
Bak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Path throws out the jab.
Bak swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bak throws a series of punches but Path moves out of range.
Path tries to bum rush Bak with a series of wild strikes but Bak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A shot to the body from Path misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bak misses with a body shot.
Bak misses with an uppercut.
Bak throws a half hearted mid kick.
Path misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bak.
Bak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Path.
Path swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Path throws a hook to the side of Bak's head but Bak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Bak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bak blocks a jab.
Bak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bak is looking for a counter combo.
Bak tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Path is able to avoid easily.
Path ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bak walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Path checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Path swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Left Path has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bak lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Path connects with a body shot.
Bak thows a leg kick but Path checks it
and Path counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab from Path misses.
Bak throws a sloppy head kick and Path moves out of range easily.
Path throws a body shot but no joy.
Path tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bak was well out of range. Poor timing from Path.
As Path backs away, Bak returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Bak connects with a crisp jab.
Bak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Path looks to score with a jab to the body but Bak is just out of range.
Path has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Path ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bak moves away.
Path throws an overhand right that lands on Bak's shoulder, as Bak tries to avoid the shot.
Path throws a series of punches but Bak avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Path misses.
Path misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bak.
A head kick misses from Bak.
Bak throws a leg kick which misses Path's front leg but catches the back leg as Path tries to avoid it.
Bak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Path ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bak moves away.
Bak feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Path throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wei Bak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bak connects with a solid leg kick.
Bak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bak throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Path.
Path misses with a looping right.
Bak avoids the body shot from Path.
Bak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Path.
A big right from Path misses.
Path throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bak.
Bak with the inside leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Path in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Path throws a jab when Bak was well out of range.
Path misses the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Left Path.
Well Bak 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wei Bak!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 35
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Honda takes one on the button.#TD#
Honda feints and as Path raises his hands in defense, Honda changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Path looking for a sweep. Not yet Path, not yet.
Path wants to stand but Honda is controlling the position.
Honda wants to pass the guard but Path is keeping the position.
Path looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Honda wants to control from the top but Path keeps moving.
Honda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Path wants to stand up but Honda is controlling him. #T1#
Path has his hands on Honda's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Honda takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Path misses with a few strikes there.
Honda just misses with a punch to the body.
Path throws a shot from downtown. Honda moves away and avoids it.
Honda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Path connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Path digs a good body shot into Honda's ribs.
Path scores with a shot to the body.
Honda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Path.#T2#
Path displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD#
Honda shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Path controlling Honda's posture.
Honda works over Path with some ground and pound from guard.
Honda wants to control from the top but Path keeps moving.
Path working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Honda.
Path looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Honda sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Path is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Path's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Honda postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Path shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Honda eats them both and turns towards Path to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Some wild striking there from Honda.
Honda misses with a takedown attempt
and Path cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Honda has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL#
Honda moves into the clinch.#T4#
Come on Honda - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Path tries to circle away but Honda has him pinned against the cage.
Path wants to break free but Honda has control.
Honda wants to take the fight to the mat but Path manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoichi Honda. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Honda gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Honda wants to control from the top but Path keeps moving.
Honda wants to pass the guard but Path is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Left Path 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#
Honda tries to land a body kick
and Path counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Path punishes Honda's body with a nice straight punch.
Honda takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Path scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yoichi Honda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Path pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Honda misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Path! But no joy.
Path dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Honda moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice jab there from Path.
Path has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Honda wants to clinch
and Path counters with a nice body shot.
Honda is looking to clinch but Path is avoiding it.
A jab from Path finds it's way through Honda's defenses.
Path connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Path will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Path dips to his left and cracks Honda with an uppercut!
Path lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Honda tries to clinch but Path is having none of it. #TD#
Honda shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Path manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Honda is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Honda postures up in Path's guard and throws a big left but Path blocks it.
Yoichi Honda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Path looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Honda stops Path from standing up.
Honda lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Path being controlled here, momentarily.
Path trying to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Honda controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Left Path seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot lands for Path.
Honda slips under a jab from Path.
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!
Honda moves to clinch but Path breaks away
and Path counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Honda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Path scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Path lands a jab to the nose.
Honda on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Honda wants to clinch.
Honda throws a head kick that misses
and Path counters with a nice uppercut.
Honda looks to clinch
and Path connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Path dodges the punch combination from Honda.
Path tests Honda's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4##CL#
Honda takes the fight into the clinch.
Honda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Path is trying to break free.
Honda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Path to keep the fight standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Honda tries to pull guard but Path forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoichi Honda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Honda jumps guard but Path stands there with Honda around his waist. Honda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Path's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Left Path showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Honda rushes Path and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Honda pulls Path into guard.
Path wants to stand but Honda is controlling his posture from full guard.
Honda trying to keep a closed guard but Path is proving a slippery customer.
Honda is looking to sweep but instead, Path has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda is controlling Path's trapped leg to prevent Path from advancing to side control.
Path takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Honda wants to control but Path is keeping busy.
Path stops Honda from getting back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Path sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Path uses his free foot to push down on Honda's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Honda.
Honda is desperately trying to improve his position but Path has a good base and remains in mount.
Path wants to control the pace but Honda is squirming around nicely. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Path sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Honda tries to lock up and control but Path gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Path takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Path tries to control but Honda wriggling away.
Honda is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Path tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Path has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Path wants to control the pace but Honda is squirming around nicely.
Left Path is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Honda is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Path tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Honda tries to reverse the position but Path maintains control.
Path tries to control but Honda wriggling away.
Path content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yoichi Honda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Honda flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Left Path comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Path 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Left Path!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2024

#R1#
Path stuffs the takedown attempt from Moore. Moore gets slowly back to his feet.
Path displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moore throws out the jab.
Nice cross by Path.
Path throws a jab when Moore was well out of range.#CL2#
Moore has taken the fight to the clinch.
Path wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Moore has Path pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Path manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Moore has Path pressed against the cage, preventing Path from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Path can't break the clinch. #BC#
Path breaks the clinch.
Path throws a jab when Moore was well out of range.#T1#
Moore throws out a leg kick but Path moves out of range and Moore only half commits.
Moore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Path.
Moore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Path.
Moore avoids the body shot from Path.
Path misses with a body shot.
Moore throws a one two combo.
Left Path is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Path is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moore.
Moore unleashes a big counter combination but Path bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Moore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Moore misses with a few strikes there.
As Moore looks to move away, Path throws a big counter combo but Moore just gets out of the way.
Moore misses with a series of wild punches.
Path throwing a counter right hand but Moore manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moore. Path does a little dance to reset his feet.
Path throws out a loose jab but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Path stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Path wants it to stay on the feet.
Left Path has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Moore.
Moore moves in looking to clinch but Path pushes him off.
Moore tries to clinch but Path moves out of range.
Path throws a shot from downtown. Moore moves away and avoids it.
Path looks to land a right hand but Moore moved out of range.
Left Path seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Path waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moore.
Path digs a good body shot into Moore's ribs.
Moore looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore swinging wildly here.
Moore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Path.
Moore is looking to clinch but Path is avoiding it.
A quick step to the side and Path tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Path missing with a left hand there. Moore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Path sets himself, and Moore steps forward looking for the clinch! Path avoids it this time.#T3#
No joy there for Path, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moore shoots in for a takedown but Path shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Moore takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Path looks to land a combination but Moore avoids it well.
Path throws a nice looking combination but Moore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Path throws a right hand that Moore ducks under and follows up with a left that Moore also avoids with ease.
An inside leg kick from Moore misses.
A jab from Path misses.
Moore gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Moore moves away from the strike by Path.
Moore moves out of range of the strikes.
Path fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moore manages to avoid it.
Moore is looking for the big counter here.
Path just misses with a punch to the body.
As Path backs off Moore throws a huge counter combo but Path manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Path misses with a looping left.
Moore slips under a jab from Path.
Path connects with a body shot that sends Moore's belly button to the back.
Path jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moore takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore avoids the body shot from Path.
Path throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moore is looking for the big counter here.
Path throws the left hand but Moore avoids the punch easily.
Moore moves out of range as Path strikes.
Path lands with a shot to the body.
Moore slips a jab from Path.
A jab from Path misses.
As Path backs off Moore throws a huge counter combo but Path manages to avoid it all.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Left Path dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Path lands a two punch combo.
Moore fails with an attempt to clinch.
Path lands a jab.
Path fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moore manages to avoid it.
Moore throws a counter combo.
Path takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Moore walks into a stiff left hand from Path.
Moore throws a sloppy head kick and Path moves out of range easily.
Path is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moore.
Path swings away with a body shot that misses
and Moore counters with a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Moore.
Moore is breathing heavily.
Path is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moore.
Path swats away the attempt to clinch by Moore.#T1#
Moore gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Path misses with a hook. Moore ducked under it nicely.
Path misses the shot to the body.
Path throws a right hand that Moore ducks under and follows up with a left that Moore also avoids with ease.
Path misses with the combination.
Path lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Path stuns Moore with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Path pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Moore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Path throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Path bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Moore on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Path throws a looping overhand right but Moore ducks down to avoid it.
Path pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moore blocks a jab.
Moore avoids the body shot from Path.
It seemed like Moore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Moore moves away from the strike by Path.
As Path backs off Moore throws a huge counter combo but Path manages to avoid it all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moore is looking to clinch but Path is avoiding it.
Path is looking to counter punch.
Moore darts in looking for a takedown but Path gets double underhooks and turns Moore into the cage.
Path swings for the body but Moore moves out of range.
Moore appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Path ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moore moves away.
Path swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Moore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Path ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moore moves away.
Path misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moore.
Nice body punch from Path.
Path rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Path throws out the jab.
Moore has a takedown stuffed.
Path ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moore moves away.
Path misses with a looping right.
Path throws an overhand right that lands on Moore's shoulder, as Moore tries to avoid the shot.
Jab from Path.
Path is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moore can do to turn this around?#T4#
Path fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Path swings for the body but Moore moves out of range.
Moore staying out of range there.
Left Path is winning the standup battle so far.
Path is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moore.
Path throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moore shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Path just misses with a punch to the body.
Path waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moore.
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!
Path misses with a jab, cross combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Path.
Moore has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Path finds it's way round the side to connect with Moore's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Left Path dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A swing and a miss from Path.
Moore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Moore.
Path throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Moore bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Path tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Path really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moore can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Path is looking to escape. #T1#
Moore avoids the attempt from Path to control.
Moore can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Path is looking to escape.
Path wants to control but Moore is having none of it.#T2#
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.
Path keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Path tries to lock up and control but Moore gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Path is working to get back to half guard.
Path on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Path tries to get out of the position.
Path wants to try and get back to his feet.
Path is trying to escape the mount.
Path tries to hold on but Moore pushes him away. #T3#
Path manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Moore missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Path looks like he's trying to stand up.
Path trying to control from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Moore is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Path is pressing down on Moore's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Left Path is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Path lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Path controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Path passes into half guard.
Moore is staying active underneath Path, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Path stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Moore to get to his feet.
Christopher Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Path swings for the body but Moore moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Left Path.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Path, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Left Path!

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