Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GC 553 Rushnik VS How U Play
Date: Oct 18, 2025

#R1#
Erasmus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Erasmus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rihard swivels and escapes.
Rihard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rihard lands with a shot to the body.
Erasmus misses with a takedown
letting Rihard counter with a right hand.
Erasmus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jab from Rihard.
Nice straight punches there by Rihard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rihard.#TD#
Erasmus manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rihard on his heels. He'll look to pass Rihard's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erasmus stays in close to Rihard's body and controls the position.
We've been hearing that Erasmus has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rihard wants to sweep here but Erasmus controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Erasmus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erasmus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Erasmus advances to half guard.
Erasmus passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rihard! #SUB#
Erasmus working for a guillotine from mount but Rihard is in no mood to give up.
Rihard tries to hold on but Erasmus postures up.#T2#
Erasmus controlling from the full mount.
Erasmus with shots to the head and body - Rihard looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB#
Erasmus is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rihard has managed to escape the submission attempt. #T3#
Rihard is trying to escape the mount.
Rihard takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Erasmus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rihard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Erasmus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Erasmus sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Rihard is in a horrible position here. Erasmus smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T4#
Erasmus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Erasmus landing strikes from the mount and Rihard is in trouble!
Erasmus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rihard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rassie Erasmus dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rihard lands a body shot.
Erasmus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Erasmus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rihard 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.
Erasmus misses with a takedown
and Rihard counters with a straight right hand.
Jab, jab by Rihard - just one landing.
Erasmus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rihard to score with a decent uppercut.
Erasmus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rihard has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Erasmus is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Erasmus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rihard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rihard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rihard tests Erasmus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rihard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rihard lands with a right hand.
Erasmus tries for a takedown but Rihard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rassie Erasmus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Erasmus.
Erasmus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rihard avoids it really well and circles away.
Rihard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Rihard works over Erasmus's head and body with a nice combination.
Erasmus doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rihard counters with a straight right hand.
Matjaz Rihard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rihard connects with a single shot there.
Erasmus fails with the takedown
and Rihard counters with a nice uppercut.
Erasmus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rihard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Erasmus with a poor takedown
and Erasmus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Donk. Rihard catches Erasmus right on the button with a cross.
A jab lands there for Rihard.#ROC2#Erasmus is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rihard closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Erasmus out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matjaz Rihard!

Event: GC 544 Kamimoto VS Deleon
Date: Aug 30, 2025

#R1#
Rihard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rihard throws a right hand that Freeman ducks under and follows up with a left that Freeman also avoids with ease.
Rihard feints a jab promting Freeman to slip. Rihard then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Freeman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rihard lands a head shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Freeman or perhaps it was just good defense by Rihard, which made it look bad.
Rihard lands with an overhand left.
Freeman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rihard lands a jab to the nose.
Rihard 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.
Rihard has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jab, jab by Rihard - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rihard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rihard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Freeman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rihard.
Rihard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Freeman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rihard.
Rihard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Freeman feinted with a counter takedown.
Rihard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rihard connects with the punch.
Rihard lands a right hook to the body.
Rihard tests Freeman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rihard scores with a nice strike.
Rihard is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Freeman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rihard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Freeman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rihard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Freeman in his tracks.
Rihard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Freeman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rihard scores with a hook.
Rihard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rihard connects with a body shot.
Rihard thuds his right hand into Freeman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rihard lands with a hook. Freeman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC2#Freeman is rocked!
Rihard lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Freeman falls backwards - clearly groggy! Rihard dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matjaz Rihard!

Event: GC 540 Kamimoto VS Rihard
Date: Aug 02, 2025

#R1#
Kamimoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rihard defending well as Kamimoto loads up on a big left hand.
Rihard cracks Kamimoto with an open hand slap.
A big left from Rihard misses.
Rihard misses with an uppercut.
Rihard loads up on a big right hand but Kamimoto slips the punch.
Rihard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamimoto slips a straight right by Rihard.
Rihard looks to throw the jab but Kamimoto is out of range.
Rihard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shugo Kamimoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamimoto throws an overhand right that lands on Rihard's shoulder, as Rihard tries to avoid the shot.
Kamimoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rihard has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kamimoto throws an overhand right that lands on Rihard's shoulder, as Rihard tries to avoid the shot.
Kamimoto defending well as Rihard loads up on a big left hand.
Kamimoto works the jab nicely.
Kamimoto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rihard just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamimoto misses with an uppercut. Rihard saw that one coming.
Kamimoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rihard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rihard misses with a straight left.
Kamimoto connects with a body shot.#T1#
Kamimoto misses with a straight right.
Kamimoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamimoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rihard.
Kamimoto cracks a nice hook into Rihard's ribs.
Rihard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rihard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kamimoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rihard ducks under a wild hook from Kamimoto.
Kamimoto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rihard ducks under a wild hook from Kamimoto.
Kamimoto throws a looping overhand right but Rihard ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Rihard misses.
Rihard staying out of range there.
Rihard defending well as Kamimoto loads up on a big left hand.
Rihard thuds a left hand into Kamimoto's body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kamimoto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rihard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rihard staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamimoto dives in for a single leg takedown but Rihard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rihard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rihard misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Kamimoto blocking some punches.
We've been hearing reports that Kamimoto has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Kamimoto fails to land.
Rihard throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rihard.
Rihard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rihard can't find room to land a body shot as Kamimoto controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rihard.
Kamimoto lands a body punch.
Rihard taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kamimoto.
A short right from Rihard on the inside.
Rihard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rihard prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Rihard - that landed with a thud.
Kamimoto tries to throw a body punch but Rihard avoids it by throwing Kamimoto back against the cage.
Rihard lands with a right to the head.
Rihard presses Kamimoto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kamimoto misses with some punches.
Kamimoto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rihard walks away with a smile on his face. Kamimoto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shugo Kamimoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rihard moves out of range as Kamimoto strikes.#T3#
Kamimoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rihard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rihard misses with a straight left.
Rihard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kamimoto.
Kamimoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamimoto throws a big shot that misses.
Kamimoto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rihard catches Kamimoto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kamimoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kamimoto lands a body shot.
Kamimoto throws a body punch but Rihard moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rihard! But no joy.
Kamimoto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rihard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rihard just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamimoto drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rihard sprawls and moves away.
Kamimoto throws a lazy right hand but Rihard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Rihard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Kamimoto.
Kamimoto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamimoto misses with a wild body shot.
Kamimoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rihard was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamimoto.#T4#
Kamimoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamimoto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rihard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rihard defending well as Kamimoto loads up on a big left hand.
Rihard lands a right hook to the body.
Rihard misses with a few strikes there.
Kamimoto missing with a left hand there. Rihard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamimoto ducks right into an uppercut from Rihard.
Kamimoto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kamimoto blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamimoto. Rihard does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Rihard misses.
Matjaz Rihard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rihard lands a jab.
Rihard 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.
Kamimoto lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamimoto misses with a hook.
Kamimoto misses with a hook
and Rihard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kamimoto slips a jab from Rihard.
Nice uppercut there from Rihard.
Rihard swings for the body but Kamimoto moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Matjaz Rihard will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Nice body punch from Kamimoto.
Rihard throws a jab but it's blocked by Kamimoto.
Kamimoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Rihard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamimoto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shugo Kamimoto is winning the standup battle so far.
Rihard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamimoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Rihard.
Rihard misses with a straight right.
Kamimoto tries to counter with a takedown but Rihard is quick to defend against it.
Kamimoto missing with a left hand there. Rihard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamimoto shoots in looking for a takedown. Rihard tries to sprawl out of it but Kamimoto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rihard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kamimoto swings for the body but Rihard moves out of range.
Kamimoto moves away from the strike by Rihard.
Kamimoto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamimoto throws out a loose jab but Rihard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamimoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Rihard.
Kamimoto throws a hook but Rihard blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Rihard.
Kamimoto avoids the body shot from Rihard.
Rihard throws a jab when Kamimoto was well out of range.#T1#
Rihard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kamimoto throws a jab when Rihard was well out of range.
A big left from Rihard misses.
Kamimoto dips to his left and cracks Rihard with an uppercut!
Rihard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rihard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rihard misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamimoto. Rihard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rihard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kamimoto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rihard throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamimoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rihard manages to avoid it.
Rihard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kamimoto scores with a jab to the head.
Kamimoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Rihard throws a nice looking combination but Kamimoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kamimoto throws out a loose jab but Rihard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rihard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamimoto ducks under a wild hook from Rihard.#T2#
Rihard misses with an uppercut.
Kamimoto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kamimoto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rihard's waist but Rihard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kamimoto off to one side.
A swing and a miss from Rihard.
Kamimoto tries to counter with a takedown but Rihard is quick to defend against it.
A big right from Rihard misses.
Kamimoto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rihard lands a nice shot to the body.
Rihard throws a hook but Kamimoto avoids it easily.
Rihard lands a jab.
Kamimoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kamimoto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rihard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kamimoto to score with a decent uppercut.
Kamimoto misses with a hook.
Kamimoto tries to move into range but Rihard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rihard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rihard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamimoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Rihard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kamimoto under the eye.
Rihard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kamimoto.
Rihard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kamimoto scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
Kamimoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Rihard is just out of range.
Kamimoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rihard.
Rihard loads up on a big right hand but Kamimoto slips the punch.
Kamimoto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rihard doesn't seem bothered though.
Kamimoto throws a hook but Rihard avoids it easily.
Rihard loads up on a big right hand but Kamimoto slips the punch.
Kamimoto connects with a body shot that sends Rihard's belly button to the back.
Kamimoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Rihard throws a counter combo.
Rihard scores with a hook to the body. Kamimoto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rihard cracks Kamimoto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kamimoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rihard.
Kamimoto misses the shot to the body.
Kamimoto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rihard on the side of the head.
Kamimoto cracks a nice hook into Rihard's ribs.
The fighters circling - Kamimoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rihard is looking for the big counter here.
Kamimoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rihard.
Rihard scores with a hook to the body. Kamimoto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rihard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Kamimoto connects with a looping right hand.
Nice defenses there by Rihard.
Rihard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamimoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Rihard looks to throw the jab but Kamimoto is out of range.
Kamimoto lands an overhand right.
Kamimoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rihard moves away.
Rihard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rihard misses with an uppercut.
Rihard throws a hook but Kamimoto avoids it easily.
Kamimoto with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Rihard counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shugo Kamimoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamimoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rihard.
Kamimoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rihard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamimoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamimoto throws a jab but it's blocked by Rihard.
Rihard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kamimoto.
Rihard scores with a hook to the body. Kamimoto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice defenses there by Rihard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Matjaz Rihard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamimoto. Rihard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamimoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rihard.
Kamimoto throws a body punch but Rihard moves out of range.
Kamimoto slips a jab from Rihard.
Rihard throws out a loose jab but Kamimoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamimoto loads up on a big right hand but Rihard slips the punch.
Rihard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rihard lands a lovely overhand right.
Kamimoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Kamimoto misses the target.
Rihard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rihard throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamimoto feinted with a counter takedown.
Kamimoto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Kamimoto as he connects with a hook.
Kamimoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rihard.
Rihard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamimoto.
Rihard avoids the body shot from Kamimoto.
Rihard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rihard looks to throw the jab but Kamimoto is out of range. #T1#
Kamimoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Kamimoto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rihard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamimoto manages to avoid it.
Kamimoto throws an overhand right that lands on Rihard's shoulder, as Rihard tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Rihard misses. #TD#
Kamimoto gets the takedown into side control.
Rihard tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Rihard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kamimoto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Kamimoto is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Rihard won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Kamimoto off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shugo Kamimoto!
Shugo Kamimoto is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Shugo Kamimoto, 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: GC 536 Chunky VS Jokic
Date: Jul 05, 2025

#R1#
Rihard dodges the punch combination from Newman.
Rihard jabs Newman right on the nose. Newman blinks but takes it well.
Newman looks to land a left hand but Rihard moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Newman.
Newman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Newman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rihard circles away quickly and effectively.
Rihard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Newman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Newman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jimmy Newman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rihard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Rihard. Those never looked like landing.
Rihard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rihard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rihard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Newman throws out the jab.
Rihard seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Newman throws a shot from downtown. Rihard moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Rihard misses its intended target.
Rihard misses with a hook.
Newman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A swing and a miss from Newman.
Newman misses the jab.
Rihard checks a leg kick.
Newman throws a right and a left that Rihard avoids nicely.
Newman blocks a jab.#T1#
Rihard misses with a straight right.
Newman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rihard throwing a counter right hand but Newman manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Rihard misses its intended target.
Rihard connects with a right hand. Newman shakes it off.
Rihard misses with an uppercut. Newman saw that one coming.
Newman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rihard throws a big counter combination but Newman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rihard lands a nice shot to the body.
Newman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rihard.
Rihard's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rihard duly obliges.
Rihard shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Newman eats them both and turns towards Rihard to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Newman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Newman throws a right and a left that Rihard avoids nicely.
Newman misses with a body shot.
Rihard lands a jab to the nose.
Newman tests Rihard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rihard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Newman lands with a right hand.
Rihard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rihard defending well as Newman loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Rihard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Newman misses with an uppercut. Rihard saw that one coming.#T2#
Rihard cracks Newman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rihard avoids the head kick by Newman.
Newman avoids the body shot from Rihard.
Rihard moves out of range of the strikes.
Rihard slips under a jab from Newman.
A little feinted left hand from Rihard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Newman misses with a two punch combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Newman. That snapped Rihard's head back.
Nice defenses there by Newman.
Rihard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Newman throws an overhand right that lands on Rihard's shoulder, as Rihard tries to avoid the shot.
Rihard is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rihard throws a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Rihard.
Rihard scores with a hook to the body. Newman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Newman throws a hook but Rihard blocks it.
Newman throws a body punch but Rihard moves out of range.
Newman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rihard.
Newman misses with a hook. Rihard ducked under it nicely.
Newman moves away from the strike by Rihard.
Newman misses with a right hand
and Rihard counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Newman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rihard circles away quickly and effectively.
Newman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rihard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Newman on the side of the head.
Newman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rihard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rihard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rihard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Newman looks to land a combination but Rihard avoids it well.
Newman misses with a straight right.
Rihard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Newman throws a front kick aimed at Rihard's knee but Rihard avoids it well.
Rihard misses with an uppercut. Newman saw that one coming.
Newman throws out a counter right but Rihard avoids it with no problem.
Newman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A swing and a miss from Rihard.
Newman defending well as Rihard loads up on a big left hand.
Rihard moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rihard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Newman avoids the body shot from Rihard.
Rihard moves out of range of the body kick from Newman.
Rihard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newman was well out of range. Poor timing from Rihard.
Rihard cracks Newman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Newman misses with a hook. Rihard ducked under it nicely.
Newman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rihard.
Left hook, right uppercut from Newman.
A big right from Newman misses.
Rihard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newman.
Rihard moves forwards but Newman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rihard cracks Newman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Newman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Newman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rihard.
Rihard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rihard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Newman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rihard.
Nice straight punches there by Rihard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rihard.
Newman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rihard connects with a right hand. Newman shakes it off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice defenses there by Newman.
Rihard throws the left hand but Newman avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Rihard does it's job there.
Rihard throws a jab but it's blocked by Newman.
Newman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rihard lands an overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matjaz Rihard dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Some bone on bone action there as Rihard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rihard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Newman throws out the jab.
Newman moves away from the strike by Rihard.
Rihard moves out of range as Newman strikes.
Rihard tries to move into range but Newman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Newman throws a shot from downtown. Rihard moves away and avoids it.
Rihard went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Newman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Newman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rihard scores with a nice head shot.
Nice jab there from Newman.
Rihard has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newman. Rihard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Newman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newman misses with a straight right.
Newman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newman throws a jab but it's blocked by Rihard.
Rihard cracks Newman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rihard throws a hook but Newman avoids it easily.
Newman tried to score with a low kick but Rihard checks it.
Rihard misses the shot to the body.
Newman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rihard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rihard looks to throw the jab but Newman is out of range. #T1#
Newman throws a chopping leg kick but Rihard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
No joy there for Newman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rihard misses with a wild combination.
Newman looks to land a left hand but Rihard moved out of range nicely.
Newman throws a lazy right hand but Rihard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Newman.
A slow jab from Rihard misses its intended target.
Newman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matjaz Rihard is winning the standup battle so far.
Newman throws out a loose jab but Rihard uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Rihard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rihard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rihard loads up on a big right hand but Newman slips the punch.
Rihard thuds his right hand into Newman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Newman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rihard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Newman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rihard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rihard slips a jab from Newman.
Newman scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Rihard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Newman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rihard checks it well.
Rihard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Newman doesn't seem bothered though.
Newman moves out of range as Rihard strikes.
Rihard is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Newman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rihard.
Rihard throws an overhand right that lands on Newman's shoulder, as Newman tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Newman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Rihard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Newman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rihard misses the jab.
Newman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rihard was well out of range. Poor timing from Newman.
Rihard misses with a hook.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Newman might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rihard has got the better of the exchanges.
Rihard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Newman.
Rihard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Newman misses with a straight right.
Rihard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rihard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newman.
Some bone on bone action there as Rihard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Newman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rihard is looking to counter punch.
Newman misses the jab.
Rihard throws a one two combo.
Rihard misses with a series of wild punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T3#
Newman misses with an uppercut. Rihard saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from Rihard.
Newman misses with a straight right.
Rihard takes one to the chin there.
Newman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rihard to score with a decent uppercut.
Newman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Newman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rihard.
Rihard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newman manages to avoid it.
Newman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Newman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rihard.
Newman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rihard is out of range and Newman settles back down.
Rihard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rihard throws a jab but it's blocked by Newman.
Newman slips a straight right by Rihard.
Newman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rihard defending well as Newman loads up on a big left hand.
Newman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rihard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Newman.
Nice body punch from Rihard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rihard throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Rihard throws a body punch but Newman moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Rihard misses the target.
Rihard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rihard takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Newman looks to land a combination but Rihard avoids it well.
Newman misses with an uppercut
and Rihard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Newman misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Rihard.
Rihard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rihard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newman can do to turn this around?
Newman lands a head shot.
Rihard checks a low kick from Newman.
An attempted straight right counter from Rihard misses the target.
Rihard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Newman throws a big shot that misses.
Newman swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rihard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Newman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Newman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rihard.
Newman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Newman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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 Matjaz Rihard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Newman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rihard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Newman throws a body shot but no joy.
Rihard throws an overhand right that lands on Newman's shoulder, as Newman tries to avoid the shot.
Newman misses with a hook. Rihard ducked under it nicely.
Rihard throws a big shot that misses.
Newman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Newman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rihard.
Newman throws a series of punches but Rihard moves out of range.
Newman moves out of range as Rihard strikes.
Newman misses with a straight right.
Newman throws a leg kick but Rihard moved away.
Newman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Newman throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rihard tries to bum rush Newman with a series of wild strikes but Newman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rihard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Newman throws out the jab.
Rihard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rihard misses the shot to the body.
Newman appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Newman misses with an uppercut. Rihard saw that one coming.
Newman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Newman throws a hook to the side of Rihard's head but Rihard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Newman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rihard.
Rihard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Newman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rihard throws out the jab.
Rihard lands the left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Rihard. Those never looked like landing.
Rihard misses with a body shot.
Rihard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rihard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Newman misses with a straight left.
Newman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rihard.
Newman looks to land a left hand but Rihard moved out of range nicely.
Rihard appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Newman misses with a low kick.
Rihard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rihard throwing a counter right hand but Newman manages to avoid it.
Newman misses the jab.
Rihard scores with a jab.
Rihard moves out of range as Newman throws a body kick.
Newman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rihard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rihard throws an overhand right that lands on Newman's shoulder, as Newman tries to avoid the shot.
Rihard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Newman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rihard slips a straight right by Newman.
It looked like Rihard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rihard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Newman staying out of range there.
Rihard looks to land a right hand but Newman moved out of range.
Newman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rihard looks to throw the jab but Newman is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Newman misses the target.
Rihard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Newman.
A quick step to the side and Rihard tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rihard misses with an uppercut.
Rihard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Newman.
Rihard misses with a wild body shot.
Despite the aggression on Newman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Newman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Newman takes one to the chin there.
Rihard throws a shot to the body.
Newman throws a chopping leg kick but Rihard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Newman misses with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Rihard - just one landing. #T3#
Newman moves out of range as Rihard strikes.
Rihard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Newman misses with a hook.
Rihard throws a body shot but no joy.
Newman throws out a loose jab but Rihard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newman swinging wildly here.
Newman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Newman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Newman misses with an uppercut.
Newman misses with a straight left.
Newman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rihard was well out of range. Poor timing from Newman.
Newman throws a shot from downtown. Rihard moves away and avoids it.
Newman tried to score with a low kick but Rihard checks it.
Newman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rihard.
Newman staying out of range there.
Newman missing with a left hand there. Rihard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Newman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rihard scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Rihard takes a swing at Newman's ribcage but misses.
Newman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Newman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rihard.
Rihard jabs Newman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newman defending well as Rihard loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rihard.
Jimmy Newman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Newman slips a jab from Rihard.
Rihard lands a body shot.
Rihard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Newman misses the body punch
and Rihard counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Newman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rihard slips a jab and a cross from Newman.
Newman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rihard looks to land a left hand but Newman moved out of range nicely.
Newman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Newman connects with a right hand. Rihard shakes it off.
Newman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rihard manages to avoid it.
Rihard lunges at Newman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Newman's hand.
Newman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rihard finds it's way round the side to connect with Newman's head.
Matjaz Rihard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rihard scores with the left hand. Newman knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newman throws a looping overhand right but Rihard ducks down to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matjaz Rihard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rihard 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matjaz Rihard!

Event: GC 531 Doncis VS Rihard
Date: May 31, 2025

#R1#
Rihard lands an overhand right.
Doncis tries to clinch up.
Doncis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rihard on the side of the head.
Doncis tries to clinch up
and Rihard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rihard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Doncis moves away from the strike by Rihard.
Doncis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rihard.
Doncis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rihard.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rihard circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rihard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Doncis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Rihard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rihard swats away the attempt to clinch by Doncis.
Rihard throws out a counter right but Doncis avoids it with no problem.
Rihard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice combination there by Rihard.
Doncis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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!
Doncis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rihard connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Doncis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rihard.
Doncis misses with a body shot.
Rihard just misses with a punch to the body.
Doncis is looking to counter punch.
Doncis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Rihard misses.
Rihard just misses with a punch to the body.
Doncis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Doncis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Doncis moves to clinch but Rihard breaks away
and Rihard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Doncis wants to clinch up but Rihard keeps it at a distance.
Rihard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doncis.
Rihard misses with a hook. Doncis ducked under it nicely.
Matjaz Rihard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rihard swinging wildly here.
Nice shot by Rihard.
Rihard throws a big shot that misses.
Rihard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doncis manages to avoid it.
Doncis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Rihard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Rihard misses.
Rihard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rihard throws an overhand right that lands on Doncis's shoulder, as Doncis tries to avoid the shot.
Doncis is looking for a counter combo.
Rihard slips under a jab from Doncis.
Rihard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Doncis wants to clinch
letting Rihard counter with a right hand.
Rihard keeps the fight on the outside.
Rihard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Doncis tries to clinch there but Rihard circles away.
A nice side step and Rihard releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rihard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Rihard. Beautiful body shot.
Doncis walks into a stiff left hand from Rihard.
Doncis darts in trying to clinch
and Rihard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Doncis wants to clinch up but Rihard keeps it at a distance.
Rihard jabs Doncis to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Doncis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Doncis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Doncis is looking to clinch.
Rihard throws an overhand right that lands on Doncis's shoulder, as Doncis tries to avoid the shot.
Doncis scores with a nice head shot.
Doncis throws a jab when Rihard was well out of range.
Doncis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rihard throws a body punch but Doncis moves out of range.
Rihard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doncis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Doncis throws a hook but Rihard avoids it easily.
Doncis is looking to clinch. #CL#
Doncis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Doncis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doncis can't find room to land a body shot as Rihard controls the action. #BC2#
Rihard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rihard is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Doncis had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Doncis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Doncis tries to clinch there but Rihard circles away.
Doncis tries to clinch up but Rihard circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Rihard looks to land a right hand but Doncis moved out of range.
Doncis tries to close the distance and clinch but Rihard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rihard throws a lazy uppercut
and Doncis counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doncis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rihard lands with a shot to the body.
Rihard has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Doncis defending well as Rihard loads up on a big left hand.
Doncis throws out a loose jab but Rihard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doncis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rihard has time to react.
Doncis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rihard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Doncis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Doncis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Doncis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rihard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doncis.
Doncis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rihard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rihard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doncis.
Rihard missing with a left hand there. Doncis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Doncis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rihard.
Jab by Rihard.
Rihard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Doncis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matjaz Rihard dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rihard moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matjaz Rihard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rihard moves out of range of the strikes.
Rihard scores with a sloppy right hand. Doncis should have avoided that one.
Doncis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rihard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Doncis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rihard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doncis was well out of range. Poor timing from Rihard.#CL#
Doncis darts in and clinches Rihard up against the cage.
Doncis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rihard digs a right hand into Doncis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Doncis's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Rihard. #BC2#
Rihard manages to break the clinch.
Doncis tries to clinch but Rihard moves out of range.
Doncis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doncis works the jab nicely.
Rihard throws a lazy right hand but Doncis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rihard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doncis.
Doncis ducks under a wild hook from Rihard.#T1#
Rihard misses with a looping left.
Rihard scores with a shot to the body.
Rihard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rihard moves out of range of the strikes.
Rihard throws a lazy uppercut
letting Doncis counter with a right hand.
Doncis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rihard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Doncis throws an overhand right that lands on Rihard's shoulder, as Rihard tries to avoid the shot.
Doncis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rihard.
Doncis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rihard on the side of the head.
Doncis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Doncis lands a head shot.
Doncis tries to clinch but Rihard is having none of it.
Rihard is looking for the big counter here.
Rihard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doncis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doncis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rihard lands a nice shot to the body.
Rihard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rihard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rihard. Doncis does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Rihard throws a hook but Doncis avoids it easily.
Doncis doesn't manage to clinch there - Rihard circles away.
Doncis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Doncis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Rihard releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rihard throws a hook but Doncis avoids it easily.
Rihard lands a slapping body shot.
Doncis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Doncis lands a nice hook to Rihard's body. Rihard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rihard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Doncis with a nice cross.
A jab from Rihard misses.
Doncis is looking to clinch.
Matjaz Rihard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doncis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doncis tries to clinch but Rihard is having none of it.
Rihard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doncis.
Doncis looks to clinch
and Rihard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rihard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rihard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doncis manages to avoid it.#T3#
Rihard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Doncis loads up on a big right hand but Rihard slips the punch.
Rihard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rihard scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Doncis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Rihard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rihard. Doncis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doncis moves in looking to clinch but Rihard pushes him off.
A combination from Doncis does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Doncis.
Rihard throws a hook to the side of Doncis's head but Doncis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doncis wants to clinch.
Rihard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rihard throws out a loose jab but Doncis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doncis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rihard throws a hook but Doncis avoids it easily.
Doncis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Doncis ducks under a wild hook from Rihard.
Doncis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rihard.
Doncis connects with a right hand. Rihard shakes it off.
Doncis avoids the body shot from Rihard.
Rihard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Doncis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Doncis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rihard.
Rihard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rihard throws a body punch but Doncis moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rihard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Doncis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Doncis lands the left hand.
A combination from Rihard does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doncis. Rihard does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Doncis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rihard, pushing him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Matjaz Rihard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Doncis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Doncis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Doncis staying out of range there.
Rihard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Doncis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rihard swats away the attempt to clinch by Doncis.
Doncis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rihard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rihard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doncis.
Rihard misses with a looping left.
Doncis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rihard defending well as Doncis loads up on a big left hand.
Doncis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rihard swings widly with a right hand
and Doncis counters with a straight right hand.
Doncis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circling - Rihard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doncis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Doncis takes a swing at Rihard's ribcage but misses.
Doncis blocks a jab.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Rihard.
Doncis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doncis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Doncis defending well as Rihard loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Doncis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Doncis slips a straight right by Rihard.
Doncis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rihard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Doncis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Doncis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab from Doncis.
Rihard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rihard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doncis misses with a looping left.
Doncis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rihard manages to avoid it.
Rihard misses with a body shot.
Rihard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doncis was well out of range. Poor timing from Rihard.
Rihard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rihard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doncis was well out of range. Poor timing from Rihard.
Lukas Doncis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rihard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rihard lands a nice hook to Doncis's body. Doncis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rihard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Doncis momentarily.
Doncis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Doncis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rihard throws a counter combo.
Doncis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rihard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rihard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rihard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rihard looks to land a right hand but Doncis moved out of range.
Rihard scores with a shot to the body.
Doncis tries to clinch there but Rihard circles away.
Doncis misses with a hook. Rihard ducked under it nicely.
Rihard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Doncis slips a jab from Rihard.#CL#
Doncis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Doncis misses with a punch on the inside.
Doncis misses with a punch on the inside.
Doncis has a couple of punches blocked by Rihard.
Doncis misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Doncis fails to land.
Doncis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Doncis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doncis lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Doncis fails to land.
Doncis throws a head punch that misses.
Doncis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Doncis.
Rihard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rihard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rihard blocking some punches.
Doncis blocking some punches.
Doncis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rihard's elbow.
Doncis tries to throw a body punch but Rihard avoids it by throwing Doncis back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rihard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rihard. #T4#
A short left from Rihard.
Doncis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Come on Rihard - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rihard scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rihard blocking some punches.
Rihard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rihard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doncis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doncis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lukas Doncis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rihard misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rihard.
Rihard content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Doncis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doncis stalling in the clinch but Rihard improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Doncis fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Doncis.
A shot in the inside from Doncis.
Matjaz Rihard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Doncis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Rihard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matjaz Rihard.
I've got Rihard 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matjaz Rihard!

Event: GC 528 Rihard VS Freeman
Date: May 10, 2025

#R1#
Freeman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rihard.
And Freeman tries to counter it with a takedown but Rihard pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A left lands for Rihard.
Freeman slips a straight right by Rihard.
Rihard catches Freeman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Freeman tries for a takedown but Rihard circles away easily
enabling Rihard to counter with a crisp jab.
Rihard throws a hook but Freeman avoids it easily.
Rihard loads up on a big right hand but Freeman slips the punch.
Freeman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rihard has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rihard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rihard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rihard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rihard but Rihard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Freeman slips a jab from Rihard.#T1#
Freeman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rihard connects with a looping right hand.
Rihard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Freeman in his tracks.
Freeman tries for a takedown but Rihard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Matjaz Rihard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Freeman.
Rihard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Freeman moves away.
Rihard throws a looping overhand right but Freeman ducks down to avoid it.
Rihard is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rihard misses with a right hand
and Freeman counters with a head kick.
Freeman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rihard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Freeman's hands.
Rihard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rihard lands a jab to Freeman's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rihard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rihard is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T2#
Rihard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Freeman on the side of the head.
Rihard thuds his right hand into Freeman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Freeman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rihard defends well and Freeman ends up having to push Rihard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Freeman needs to keep his hands up - Rihard had a free shot at his head there.
Rihard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matjaz Rihard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Rihard.
Rihard lands a slapping body shot.
Rihard connects with the punch.
Freeman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rihard.
Rihard looks to land a left hand but Freeman moved out of range nicely.
Freeman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Freeman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
Rihard lands an overhand right.
A cross from Rihard lands.
Rihard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jab by Rihard.#ROC#Freeman is rocked!
Freeman takes one to the side of the head.
Freeman is still on wobbly legs! Can Rihard finish him?
Freeman leaves his chin hanging out and Rihard seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Freeman crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matjaz Rihard!

Event: GC 524 Lebedev VS Freeman
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1#
Witkowsky tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rihard swivels and escapes.
Rihard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Rihard. That snapped Witkowsky's head back.
Witkowsky moves in looking to clinch but Rihard pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Rihard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Witkowsky moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rihard just misses with a punch to the body.
Rihard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Witkowsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rihard digs a good hook to Witkowsky's body.
Rihard 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.
Matjaz Rihard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rihard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rihard scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Witkowsky looks for a takedown but Rihard sprawls well.
Rihard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Witkowsky throws a head kick that misses.
Rihard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1##CL2#
Witkowsky closes the distance and clinches.
Witkowsky misses with the head strike.
Rihard lands an uppercut.
Witkowsky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rihard lands with a left to the head.
Rihard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Witkowsky stalling in the clinch but Rihard improves position.
Rihard taking a breather.
A left hand lands to the body for Rihard.
Witkowsky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rihard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Witkowsky wants a takedown.
Matjaz Rihard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakub Witkowsky.
Rihard lands a shot to the body.#TD2#
Witkowsky jumps guard.
Rihard controlling from the top position. #T2#
Witkowsky is trying to keep Rihard in close.
Rihard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Witkowsky is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Witkowsky is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rihard is controlling him. #T3##SUB2#
Witkowsky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rihard defends well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Witkowsky looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Witkowsky gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice uppercut there from Rihard.
Witkowsky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Rihard misses the target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Witkowsky or perhaps it was just good defense by Rihard, which made it look bad.
Witkowsky tries to clinch but Rihard moves out of range.
Witkowsky takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rihard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rihard lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rihard, as that shot connected.
Rihard cracks Witkowsky with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rihard throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rihard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Witkowsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Rihard.
Rihard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Witkowsky takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rihard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rihard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rihard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Witkowsky.
Rihard throws an overhand right that lands on Witkowsky's shoulder, as Witkowsky tries to avoid the shot.
Witkowsky shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Witkowsky closes the distance and clinches up with Rihard, looking for a takedown. Witkowsky pushes Rihard against the cage but Rihard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rihard digs a good body shot into Witkowsky's ribs.
Some wild striking there from Rihard.
Witkowsky tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matjaz Rihard dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Witkowsky fails with a takedown attempt.
Rihard misses with a wild body shot.
Rihard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Witkowsky can do to turn this around?
Rihard lands with a good body shot.
Witkowsky doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Witkowsky tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rihard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Witkowsky somewhat.
Rihard scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rihard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Witkowsky looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rihard throws a shot from downtown. Witkowsky moves away and avoids it.
Rihard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rihard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Witkowsky.
Matjaz Rihard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakub Witkowsky.
Witkowsky on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Witkowsky takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matjaz Rihard is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Witkowsky misses with a wild combination.
Witkowsky is breathing heavily.
Rihard connects with a right hand. Witkowsky shakes it off.
Rihard lands a slapping body shot.
Rihard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Witkowsky walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Witkowsky misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rihard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rihard lands a nice shot that snaps Witkowsky's head back.
Rihard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Witkowsky shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Witkowsky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Witkowsky has a takedown stuffed.
Rihard misses with a wild combination.
Witkowsky takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Witkowsky has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Witkowsky there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rihard lands a nice shot to the body.
Jakub Witkowsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rihard scores with the left hand. Witkowsky knows he should have avoided that one.
Rihard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rihard wants it to stay on the feet.
Matjaz Rihard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Witkowsky tries to move into range but Rihard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Witkowsky takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No joy there for Witkowsky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Rihard misses the target.
Nice shot by Rihard.
Rihard thuds his right hand into Witkowsky's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rihard shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Witkowsky eats them both and turns towards Rihard to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T3#
Rihard with a nice cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Witkowsky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rihard lands a nice shot that snaps Witkowsky's head back.
Witkowsky tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rihard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rihard takes a swing at Witkowsky's ribcage but misses.
Rihard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rihard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Witkowsky gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rihard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Witkowsky doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rihard counters with a nice uppercut.
Rihard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Witkowsky on the side of the head.
Rihard with a nice cross.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rihard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rihard.#ROC#Witkowsky is rocked!
Donk. Rihard catches Witkowsky right on the button with a cross.
Witkowsky is still on wobbly legs! Can Rihard finish him?
Rihard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Witkowsky seems to have recovered his senses.
Witkowsky shoots in for a double leg but Rihard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little feinted left hand from Rihard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rihard.
Rihard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Witkowsky's head.
Witkowsky gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Witkowsky shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rihard pinned against the cage. Rihard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Witkowsky takes one on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rihard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matjaz Rihard dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Witkowsky takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Witkowsky takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Witkowsky fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rihard avoids it really well and circles away.
Rihard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rihard lands a really nice looking cross but Witkowsky seems unphased.
Witkowsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rihard.
Rihard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Witkowsky under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Witkowsky shoots in but no luck this time.
Good standup being displayed there by Rihard as he connects with a hook.
Witkowsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Witkowsky throws a head kick but Rihard moves out of range.
Rihard lands a jab.
Witkowsky takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1##KD#
Rihard drops Witkowsky with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Witkowsky looks back up at him and smiles so Rihard waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Rihard scores with a hook to the body. Witkowsky takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #KD#
Rihard lands a left and a right that send Witkowsky crashing to the mat, dazed. Rihard thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rihard lands a nice shot to the body.
Rihard lands a nice hook to Witkowsky's body. Witkowsky takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
BOOM! Rihard lands a beautiful left hook that drops Witkowsky. Witkowsky tries to recover but Rihard is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Witkowsky lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matjaz Rihard!

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