Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: NYF 97: Perry vs Bird II
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Akiyama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Akiyama misses with a body punch
and Van Elburg counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Akiyama misses its intended target. #CL#
Van Elburg instigates a clinch.
Akiyama misses with a punch to the body.
Akiyama tries a body shot but Van Elburg blocks it.
Akiyama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Elburg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van Elburg throws a punch but it's blocked by Akiyama.
Akiyama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Elburg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van Elburg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Elburg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Elburg.
Van Elburg has a couple of punches blocked by Akiyama.
Van Elburg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Elburg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Elburg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akiyama throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Akiyama throws an elbow but misses.
A short body shot lands from Van Elburg as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Elburg fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Akiyama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Van Elburg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Van Elburg swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Van Elburg blocks an elbow strike from Akiyama.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Akiyama just misses with a elbow thrown towards Van Elburg's brow.
A head punch on the inside from Van Elburg fails to land.
Akiyama throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Elburg blocks it with crossed arms.
Akiyama misses with a knee to the head.
Akiyama throws an elbow that misses.
Van Elburg misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Elburg dodges an elbow strike from Akiyama.
Van Elburg swings wildly with an uppercut but Akiyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Elburg really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Akiyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akiyama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Van Elburg's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Elburg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Elburg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akiyama's elbow.
Akiyama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Van Elburg.
Van Elburg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van Elburg working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Akiyama throws an elbow but misses.
Van Elburg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Elburg throws a punch but it's blocked by Akiyama. #T2#
Van Elburg throws a head punch that misses.
Akiyama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Elburg throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Akiyama lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Vincent Van Elburg has been cut.
Akiyama tries to land a knee to the head but Van Elburg blocks with his arms.
Akiyama wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Akiyama manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Van Elburg has Akiyama up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Elburg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Akiyama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Elburg's elbow.
Akiyama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Elburg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Akiyama blocks a body shot from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Elburg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Elburg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akiyama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg throws a head punch that misses.
Akiyama is trying to force a seperation but Van Elburg has the dominant position.
Akiyama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T3#
Van Elburg tries to work over Akiyama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akiyama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Elburg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Akiyama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but Van Elburg blocks it.
Van Elburg misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Van Elburg fails to land.
Van Elburg misses with a punch to the body.
Van Elburg blocks an elbow strike.
Akiyama misses with a knee strike.
Akiyama lands a body punch.
Akiyama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A shot in the inside from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg tries to work over Akiyama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Elburg. #BC2#
Akiyama manages to break the clinch.
Van Elburg tries to clinch there but Akiyama circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Akiyama!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Van Elburg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Van Elburg blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
Akiyama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Elburg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akiyama's elbow.
Akiyama pushes off an throws an elbow but Van Elburg leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Van Elburg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akiyama misses with a body punch.
Van Elburg gets through Akiyama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Van Elburg on the inside.
Van Elburg misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Akiyama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Elburg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van Elburg scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Elburg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but Van Elburg blocks it.
Van Elburg lands a hook that snaps the head of Akiyama backwards.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but Van Elburg blocks it.
Akiyama throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Akiyama breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Elburg wants to clinch up but Akiyama keeps it at a distance.
Akiyama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Akiyama has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Akiyama there as he acknowledges the shot.
Akiyama throws a right hand that misses
and Van Elburg counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent Van Elburg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vincent Van Elburg's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Akiyama misses with a left hand
and Akiyama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Van Elburg closes the distance and pushes Akiyama back into the cage.
Akiyama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Elburg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van Elburg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Akiyama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Van Elburg working aggressively here.
Van Elburg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Elburg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akiyama can do to turn this around?
Akiyama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Elburg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Akiyama misses with an elbow over the top.
Van Elburg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Akiyama backwards.
Van Elburg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Elburg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Elburg lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Van Elburg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Van Elburg on the inside.
Akiyama blocks a body shot from Van Elburg.
Akiyama has had enough of the clinch but Van Elburg keeps him there for the moment.
Van Elburg gets through Akiyama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vincent Van Elburg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Akiyama throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Elburg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Elburg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Akiyama's efforts to push away.#T1#
Van Elburg lands a body punch in the clinch.
Van Elburg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Akiyamas head.
Akiyama blocking some punches.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van Elburg lands a body shot.
Akiyama is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Elburg.
Van Elburg blocks an elbow strike from Akiyama.
Akiyama prevents a body shot from Van Elburg.
Akiyama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Elburg.
Van Elburg blocks an elbow strike.
Van Elburg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Elburg lands a body punch.
Van Elburg lands with a light punch inside.
Van Elburg lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Elburg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Van Elburg - that landed with a thud.
Van Elburg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Elburg misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg tries to work over Akiyama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akiyama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Elburg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van Elburg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Elburg struggles to land a body shot inside as Akiyama controls his hands.
Akiyama throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Akiyama throws an elbow that misses.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van Elburg misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Van Elburg fails to land.
Akiyama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Still in the clinch, Van Elburg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Elburg stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Akiyama is trying to break free.
A short left from Van Elburg.
A short right from Van Elburg.
Still in the clinch, Van Elburg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Elburg tries a body shot but Akiyama blocks it.
Van Elburg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Elburg pushes Akiyama back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Elburg prevents a body shot from Akiyama. #T3#
Akiyama misses with a knee to the head.
Van Elburg tries a body shot but Akiyama blocks it.
Akiyama pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Van Elburg tries to throw a body punch but Akiyama avoids it by throwing Van Elburg back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg scores with a hook to the body.
Akiyama pushes off an throws an elbow but Van Elburg leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short uppercut from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Elburg tries a body shot but Akiyama blocks it.
Van Elburg avoids a wild elbow strike from Akiyama.
Akiyama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Elburg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg throws a head punch that misses.
Van Elburg misses with a punch to the body.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but Van Elburg blocks it.
Van Elburg tries a body shot but Akiyama blocks it.
Van Elburg cracks Akiyama with a nice body shot.
Akiyama blocks a body shot from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg gets through Akiyama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Akiyama misses with a knee strike.
Van Elburg misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akiyama looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Akiyama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Akiyama throws a leg kick
and Van Elburg counters with a good low kick that Akiyama was not able to check.
Akiyama is looking to chop away at Van Elburg's legs. #CL#
Van Elburg moves into the clinch.
Akiyama throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Akiyama struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Elburg controls his hands.
Van Elburg blocks a body shot from Akiyama.
Van Elburg scores with a shot to the side of Akiyama's head.
Van Elburg lands a body shot.
Van Elburg tries to work over Akiyama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akiyama prevents a body shot from Van Elburg.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akiyama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Elburg lands a hook that snaps the head of Akiyama backwards.
Akiyama misses with a body punch.
Akiyama struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Elburg controls his hands.
Van Elburg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent Van Elburg dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vincent Van Elburg's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Van Elburg closes the distance and pushes Akiyama back into the cage.
Van Elburg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van Elburg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Van Elburg.
Akiyama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Van Elburg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Elburg lands a shoulder strike.
Akiyama tries to land a knee to the head but Van Elburg blocks with his arms.
Van Elburg misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Van Elburg as the two fighters clinch.
Van Elburg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akiyama misses with a body punch.
Van Elburg scores with a shot to the side of Akiyama's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Elburg tries to work over Akiyama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akiyama prevents a body shot from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Elburg swings wildly with an uppercut but Akiyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Elburg tries a body shot but Akiyama blocks it.
Akiyama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Van Elburg pushes Akiyama back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akiyama misses with a knee to the head.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van Elburg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Elburg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akiyama backwards.
Van Elburg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akiyama's elbow.
Van Elburg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Elburg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Elburg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Elburg lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Van Elburg.
Akiyama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Akiyama throws an elbow that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akiyama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Van Elburg is working Akiyama over against the cage.
Van Elburg lands a nice uppercut.
Van Elburg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#Akiyama is rocked!
Van Elburg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akiyama backwards.
Akiyama is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Elburg finish him?#T2#
Van Elburg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Elburg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Elburg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akiyama misses with an elbow strike.
Van Elburg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akiyama looking to throw knees to the head but Van Elburg is blocking nicely.
Van Elburg gets through Akiyama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Akiyama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Van Elburg pushes Akiyama back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Elburg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akiyama backwards.
Akiyama blocks a body shot from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg misses with a punch to the body.
Van Elburg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Elburg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Elburg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Van Elburg fails to land.
Van Elburg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vincent Van Elburg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Van Elburg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akiyama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Elburg's elbow.
Van Elburg misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Elburg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Elburg gets through Akiyama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Akiyama misses with a knee to the head.
Van Elburg swings wildly with an uppercut but Akiyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg pushes Akiyama back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Van Elburg struggles to land a body shot inside as Akiyama controls his hands.
Van Elburg misses with a body punch.
Akiyama seems to have recovered his senses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akiyama backwards.
A short left from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Van Elburg is working Akiyama over against the cage.#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Elburg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Elburg lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Elburg misses with a punch to the body.
Akiyama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Elburg tries a body shot but Akiyama blocks it.
Van Elburg lands a body punch.
Van Elburg scores with a shot to the side of Akiyama's head.
Van Elburg throws a punch but it's blocked by Akiyama.
Van Elburg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Akiyama backwards.
Van Elburg misses with some punches.
Akiyama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Elburg's elbow.
Van Elburg swings wildly with an uppercut but Akiyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Elburg lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akiyama backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akiyama misses with a knee to the head.
Kado Akiyama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Elburg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Akiyama throws an elbow but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Van Elburg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Van Elburg, 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Van Elburg!
Vincent Van Elburg really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Wrestler Wayfare logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: MMA Hype -20-
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Vagabov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Some bone on bone action there as Zakharik checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vagabov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zakharik misses with a body shot.
Zakharik looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zakharik cracks Vagabov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vagabov scores with a nice strike.
Zakharik throws a sloppy head kick and Vagabov moves out of range easily.
Vagabov misses with a series of wild punches.
A low kick lands for Zakharik.
Zakharik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vagabov.
Despite the aggression on Vagabov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vagabov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zakharik throws a poor cross that misses
and Vagabov counters with a good low kick that Zakharik was not able to check.
Zakharik scores with a nice right hand.
Zakharik lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vagabov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zakharik.
Zakharik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zakharik tries to move into range but Vagabov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good leg kick by Vagabov. #T1#
A slow jab from Zakharik misses its intended target.
Zakharik throws a big shot that misses.
Vagabov throws the kick towards the body but Zakharik avoids it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice uppercut lands for Vagabov. That snapped Zakharik's head back.
Vagabov lands a leg kick that knocks Zakharik off balance momentarily.
Vagabov looks to land a combination but Zakharik avoids it well.
Vagabov blocks a jab.
Vagabov cracks a nice hook into Zakharik's ribs.
Vagabov scores with the left hand. Zakharik knows he should have avoided that one.
Zakharik throws a body punch but Vagabov moves out of range.
Vagabov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vagabov.
Zakharik swings for the body but Vagabov moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Zakharik misses the target.
Vagabov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vagabov misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zakharik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vagabov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zakharik.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vagabov! But no joy.
Zakharik lands a body shot. #T2#
Zakharik misses the jab.
Vagabov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vagabov with a jab.
Zakharik tries to move into range but Vagabov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vagabov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zakharik looks to land a right hand but Vagabov moved out of range.
Vagabov swinging wildly here.
Nice straight punches there by Vagabov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vagabov.
Vagabov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zakharik moves forwards but Vagabov connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC2#Zakharik is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Vagabov engages and cracks Zakharik with a massive lead left hook - Zakharik tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Vagabov is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Islam Vagabov!

Event: MMA Hype -18-
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1#
Pavlovich swings for the body but Sosa moves out of range.
Sosa throws a body punch but Pavlovich moves out of range.
Ernesto Sosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sosa looks to land a left hand but Pavlovich moved out of range nicely.
Pavlovich now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pavlovich paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD#
Sosa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pavlovich's guard.
Sosa working some strikes from top position.
Sosa is working Pavlovich over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sosa landing some decent shots from guard.
Sosa working some strikes from top position.
Sosa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pavlovich working a defensive guard here.
Sosa is working Pavlovich over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sosa cracks Pavlovich with a solid left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sosa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sosa working some strikes from top position.#ROC#Pavlovich is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Gleb Pavlovich has been cut.
Sosa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pavlovich is still in real trouble! Can Sosa finish him?#T1#
Sosa is working Pavlovich over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sosa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pavlovich seems to have recovered his senses.
Pavlovich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sosa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pavlovich has momentary wrist control but Sosa slips an elbow through the middle.
Sosa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sosa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sosa lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Pavlovich can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sosa controls the pace.
Sosa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #CUT#The cut above Gleb Pavlovich's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ernesto Sosa!
An out of breath Ernesto Sosa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Thai vs Mumba
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1#
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
and Tengri counters with a left to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Tengri.
Knox cracks Tengri with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tengri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tengri connects with a single shot there.
Tengri throws a front kick that sends Knox stumbling back into the cage.
Tengri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Nice shot lands for Tengri.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tengri slips under a jab.
And Tengri responds with a good body kick, but Knox manages to step out the way in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tengri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Tengri.
Tengri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knox.
Tengri jabs Knox to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tengri.
Tengri avoids the body shot from Knox.
Tengri thinks about the counter body kick.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Tengri lets loose with a powerful body kick. Knox will feel that in the morning.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Tengri.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick.
Knox lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Knox misses with a hook #KD2#
and Tengri counters with a nice right hand that sends Knox toppling to the canvas! Knox scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tengri finish him?!#CUT2#It looks like Remington Knox has been cut.
Tengri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tengri 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.
Knox is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tengri is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Knox flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Knox is out cold! Tengri holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Munkh Tengri!
A victorious Munkh Tengri thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Summit Series 2 - KT Round 3B
Date: Dec 18, 2024

#R1#
Leighton gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#It looks like Morgan Leighton has been cut.
Leighton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zero lands a head shot.
Leighton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zero scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC2#Leighton is rocked!
Leighton fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Leighton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Leighton trying to stall but Zero improves his position.
A short right from Zero on the inside.
Leighton looking to slow down the pace here.
Zero misses with a punch to the body.
Zero looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Leighton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zero throws a punch but it's blocked by Leighton. #BC#
Leighton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Leighton gets a clinch. #T1#
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Leighton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zero is keeping busy.
Leighton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zero avoids it.#BC#
Leighton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leighton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Leighton forces Zero back against the ropes and clinches.#BC2#
Zero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Leighton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Zero as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Zero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leighton.
Danga de danga de dang - Leighton scores with a four punch combination!
Zero ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Leighton wants to clinch
and Zero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Zero misses with a series of wild punches.
Leighton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Leighton.
Leighton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Leighton is looking to land body kicks.
Zero connects with a body shot.
Leighton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT2#Morgan Leighton's cut is getting worse.
Zero cracks Leighton with an open hand slap.
Leighton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zero.
Leighton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Leighton throws a leg kick
and Leighton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD2#
Zero scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Leighton to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
Oh Leighton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Leighton doesn't manage to clinch there - Zero circles away.
Zero blocks a head kick by Leighton.
Leighton seems to have got his legs back now.
Leighton throws a wild body kick that Zero sees coming a mile off.
Leighton tries to clinch there but Zero circles away.
Zero throws a body shot but no joy.
Zero throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Leighton counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Leighton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leighton slips under a jab.
Leighton misses with a hook to the body
and Leighton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Morgan Leighton's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Zero blocks a leg kick.
Zero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leighton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leighton walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Sub Zero!
A very excited looking Sub Zero made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: MMA Hype -16-
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1#
Cooke is looking to clinch but Leighton is avoiding it.
Cooke slips under a jab.
Cooke throws a big shot that misses.
Cooke has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cooke throws a body punch but Leighton moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Leighton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cooke misses with a hook.
Leighton avoids the body shot from Cooke.
An attempted straight right counter from Leighton misses the target.
Jab from Cooke.
Leighton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cooke lands with a hook. Leighton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Leighton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooke was well out of range. Poor timing from Leighton.
August Cooke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Cooke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke looks to land a right hand but Leighton moved out of range.
Leighton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leighton throwing a counter right hand but Cooke manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cooke. Leighton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cooke connects with a body shot that sends Leighton's belly button to the back.#T1#
Leighton looks to score with a jab to the body but Cooke is just out of range.
Cooke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cooke lands a jab to Leighton's midsection.
Leighton looks to land a left hand but Cooke moved out of range nicely.
Cooke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Leighton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cooke avoids the body shot from Leighton.
Cooke walks into a stiff left hand from Leighton.
Leighton lands with an overhand left.
A jab lands there for Cooke.
Cooke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooke scores with a sloppy right hand. Leighton should have avoided that one.
Leighton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cooke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Cooke throws a good cross that connects.
A telegraphed right hand from Cooke misses the target.
It looked like Leighton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cooke.
Cooke swings for the body but Leighton moves out of range.
Leighton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Leighton throws a sloppy body shot
and Cooke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leighton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cooke scores with a hook.
Leighton takes one to the side of the head.
Leighton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cooke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cooke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cooke tries to bum rush Leighton with a series of wild strikes but Leighton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leighton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cooke. #T3#
Leighton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cooke cracks Leighton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Leighton throws an overhand right that lands on Cooke's shoulder, as Cooke tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Cooke takes the fight into the clinch.
Cooke tries a body shot but Leighton blocks it.
Leighton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leighton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cooke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leighton's elbow.
Leighton blocks a body shot from Cooke.
Leighton swings wildly with an uppercut but Cooke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leighton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Leighton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leighton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cooke swings wildly with an uppercut but Leighton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leighton can't find room to land a body shot as Cooke controls the action. #T4#
Cooke blocks an uppercut.
Cooke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leighton's elbow.
Leighton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cooke misses with a punch to the body.
Cooke misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leighton swings wildly with an uppercut but Cooke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cooke blocks a body shot from Leighton.
Cooke throws a head punch that misses.
Leighton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leighton has a couple of punches blocked by Cooke.
Cooke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leighton tries a body shot but Cooke blocks it.
Leighton prevents a body shot from Cooke.
A right hook to the body lands for Leighton.
Leighton has a couple of punches blocked by Cooke.
Cooke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Leighton.
Leighton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leighton misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cooke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

August Cooke dominated that round.
That's time! Leighton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Cooke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leighton.
Leighton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cooke 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.
Leighton takes one to the chin there.
Jab, jab by Cooke - just one landing.
Cooke connects with a jab.
A jab from Cooke misses.
Cooke throws a shot from downtown. Leighton moves away and avoids it.
Leighton walks into a stiff left hand from Cooke.#TD2#
Cooke drives through with a takedown into Leighton's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leighton keeping moving, preventing Cooke from controlling successfully.
Leighton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cooke.
Leighton trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Leighton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cooke.
Cooke postures up and lands a big shot to Leighton's brow.
Leighton wants to sweep but no luck.
Cooke throws a big right hand that misses.
Cooke throwing strikes from guard but Leighton blocks nicely.
Leighton is trying to keep Cooke in close.
Cooke throwing strikes from guard but Leighton blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cooke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cooke makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cooke stands and throws Leighton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cooke is looking to take a break and control but Leighton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leighton parries the strikes from Cooke easily there. Cooke is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Leighton to escape. #T2#
Cooke lands some shots froms side control.
Leighton wants to control but Cooke postures up.
Leighton is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cooke connects with a decent elbow.
Cooke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cooke wants to control but Leighton is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Leighton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cooke grinds an elbow into Leighton's temple.
Cooke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leighton keeps working.
Cooke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leighton managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cooke. #T3#
Cooke fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Cooke is looking to take a break and control but Leighton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cooke creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cooke landing a few strikes.
Cooke misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Cooke in side control, throwing shots but Leighton defends.
Leighton is not content to let Cooke control the position.
Leighton avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cooke.
Leighton wants to control but Cooke postures up.
Leighton dodges the ground and pound from Cooke.#T4#
Leighton wants to control but Cooke postures up.
Sloppy strikes there by Cooke.
Cooke 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.
Cooke creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cooke trying to control the action but Leighton is working from the bottom.
Cooke lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leighton takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Leighton avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cooke.
Leighton keeping his opponent close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

August Cooke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cooke cracks Leighton with a right hand to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Leighton misses the target.
Cooke misses with a wild body shot.
Leighton throws a shot from downtown. Cooke moves away and avoids it.
Cooke throws a body punch but Leighton moves out of range. #CL2#
Cooke darts in and clinches Leighton up against the cage.
Leighton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leighton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cooke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leighton's elbow.
Leighton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cooke wants a takedown.
Cooke tries a body shot but Leighton blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cooke.
Cooke misses with a body punch. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Leighton.
Cooke misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cooke.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leighton.
Cooke works on Leighton's body with a couple of short punches.
Leighton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leighton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cooke throws a punch but it's blocked by Leighton.
Cooke blocks an uppercut.
Leighton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cooke misses with a body punch.
Leighton struggles to land a body shot inside as Cooke controls his hands.
Leighton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leighton throws a punch but it's blocked by Cooke.
Cooke misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Cooke.
Cooke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leighton tries a body shot but Cooke blocks it.
Leighton misses with some punches. #T2#
Cooke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cooke presses Leighton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Cooke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leighton misses with a punch to the body.
Billy Leighton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cooke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leighton misses with some punches.
Leighton gets underhooks to prevent Cooke's takedown attempt.
Leighton lands a right hand.
Leighton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leighton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leighton fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Cooke has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Leighton clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Leighton takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Leighton looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Leighton takes a big shot to the side of the head.
August Cooke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
What can Leighton do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Leighton prevents Cooke from getting a body triangle.
Cooke not allowing Leighton to control his hands.
Cooke controlling well, preventing Leighton from escaping the position.
Cooke controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Leighton's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T4#
Cooke trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Cooke keeps control of the position easily here as Leighton tries to buck him off.
Billy Leighton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leighton trying to control the position but Cooke manages to sink in the hooks.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Cooke is continuing to stall.
Leighton trying to control the position but Cooke manages to sink in the hooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
August Cooke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cooke 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... August Cooke!

Event: NYF 95: Deiveredo vs Field II
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1#
Mendes tries to bum rush Stokes with a series of wild strikes but Stokes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stokes only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mendes lands an overhand right.
Mendes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stokes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mendes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mendes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stokes circles away quickly and effectively.
Stokes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mendes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stokes.
Paulo Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendes has his takedown stuffed
enabling Stokes to counter with a crisp jab.
Mendes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stokes counters with a nice body shot.
Mendes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Stokes takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Mendes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stokes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stokes scores with a hook.
Mendes sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mendes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mendes misses with a takedown
and Stokes counters with a good low kick that Mendes was not able to check.
Stokes ducks under a wild hook from Mendes.
Mendes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mendes there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#It looks like Paulo Mendes has been cut.
Mendes misses with a hook to the body
and Stokes counters with a nice body shot.
Mendes works over Stokes's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendes swings widly with a right hand
and Stokes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2##KD2#
Stokes drops Mendes with a beautiful combination! Mendes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stokes is looking for the KO!
Mendes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mendes throws an off balance right hand
enabling Stokes to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Mendes is rocked!
Stokes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mendes if he has to take too many more of those.
Mendes with a nice cross.
Stokes looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendes is just out of range.
Mendes attempts a counter takedown but Stokes avoids it well and moves away.
Mendes shoots and misses
and Stokes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#Paulo Mendes's cut is getting worse.
Mendes looks to land a right hand but Stokes moved out of range.
Mendes tries for a takedown but Stokes circles away easily#KD2#
and Stokes counters with a nice right hand that sends Mendes toppling to the canvas! Mendes scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Stokes finish him?!
Oh Mendes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mendes is breathing heavily.
Stokes finds Mendes's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Mendes flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Stokes lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Mendes will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wesley Stokes!
Wesley Stokes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: NYF 94: Zigaro vs Holton
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Burton blocks a head kick by Pittman. #TD#
Burton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Burton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pittman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Pittman is pushing Burton's head away, looking to escape. Burton manages to hold on to the position though.
Burton happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Burton is trying to get an arm triangle but Pittman is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton looking to control but instead Pittman has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Pittman is trying to stand. #SUB#
Burton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Burton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pittman is just riding it out for now. Burton eventually gives up the hold.
Burton trying to control from half guard but Pittman is working away. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Burton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A big left from Pittman misses.
Burton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burton swinging wildly here.
Burton lands a two punch combo.
Burton takes a swing at Pittman's ribcage but misses.
Pittman lands with a right hand.
Pittman lands a head kick!
Burton clobbers Pittman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Pittman avoids the body shot from Burton.
Burton misses with a series of wild punches.
Burton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pittman scores with a hook to the body. Burton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Burton tries to keep at a distance but Pittman has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Burton fails to land.
Pittman scores with a shoulder strike.
Pittman lands with a light punch inside.
Burton throws a head punch that misses.
Pittman has Burton pressed against the cage.
Burton misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Burton pulls guard successfully.
Pittman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
Pittman looking to sit in guard and control but Burton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Pittman wants to stand and escape but Burton is having none of it.
Pittman wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Burton manages to pass to side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burton wants to pass the guard but Pittman is defending well.
Burton is trying to control the action in half guard but Pittman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Burton stops Pittman from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Burton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Pittman misses with a looping right.
A punch combination from Burton misses.
Burton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burton slips a straight right by Pittman.
Pittman misses with a hook.
Burton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Burton throws a hook but Pittman avoids it easily.
Burton scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Burton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Burton does no damage.
Burton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pittman.
Pittman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burton.
Pittman avoids the body shot from Burton.
Burton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pittman circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Pittman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Burton scores with a takedown into Pittman's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burton prevents Pittman from getting back to his feet.
Burton tries to free his leg and advance position but Pittman is retaining full guard. #T1#
Burton wants to control from the top but Pittman keeps moving.
Pittman wants to get back to his feet but Burton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Burton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pittman is keeping the position for now.
Pittman wants to stand but Burton is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Burton throws an overhand right that lands on Pittman's shoulder, as Pittman tries to avoid the shot.
Pittman misses with a kick to the body.
Burton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Burton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grover Pittman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burton works the jab nicely.
Burton is looking to wear down Pittman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2##CL2#
Pittman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pittman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burton backwards.
Pittman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pittman scores with a shot to the side of Burton's head.
Pittman prevents a body shot from Burton.
Burton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pittman can do to turn this around?
Pittman scores with a shot to the side of Burton's head.
Pittman slowing the pace effectively.
Pittman stalling. #BC#
Burton breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burton misses with a double jab.
Grover Pittman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burton takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Burton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Burton ducks right into an uppercut from Pittman.
Pittman wants to clinch.
A big left from Burton misses.
Daniel Burton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Burton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pittman moves away.
Burton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pittman throws a body punch but Burton moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burton. Pittman does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pittman! But no joy.
A combination from Burton does no damage.
Burton throws a body shot but no joy.
Pittman staying out of range there.
Pittman connects with a solid leg kick.
Pittman is looking to clinch but Burton is avoiding it.
Burton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pittman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pittman connects with the punch.
Pittman scores with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Pittman.
A counter left hand to the body from Burton misses its target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pittman!
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Burton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Burton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pittman tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T4#
Burton trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Pittman is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Pittman prevents Burton from getting a body triangle.
Daniel Burton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pittman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pittman is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
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 Daniel Burton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pittman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No joy there for Burton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pittman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pittman, as that shot connected.
A head kick misses from Pittman.
Burton moves out of range of the strikes.
Burton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pittman.
Daniel Burton is winning the standup battle so far.
Pittman ducks under a wild hook from Burton.
Pittman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pittman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pittman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burton lands a nice hook to Pittman's body. Pittman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Burton misses with an uppercut. Pittman saw that one coming.
Pittman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Burton on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD#
Burton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pittman quickly recovers to half guard.
Pittman felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Burton trying to pass the guard but Pittman defending well. #T1#
Pittman is trying to stand up here but Burton is controlling him well.
Pittman is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Burton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pittman is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Burton moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Burton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pittman misses with the body kick
and Burton counters with a left and a right that stings Pittman.
An inside leg kick lands from Pittman.
A big left from Pittman misses.
Pittman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Burton misses with a few strikes there.
Burton throws a right and a left that Pittman avoids nicely.
Burton blocks the body kick.
Pittman connects with a body shot that sends Burton's belly button to the back.
A lazy body kick from Pittman #TD#
and Burton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pittman!
Pittman is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Burton is controlling him well.
Burton staying calm.#T3#
Burton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pittman keeps working.
Pittman wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Burton tries to move to mount but Pittman blocks the move with his legs.
Pittman is not content to let Burton control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pittman misses with a looping right.
Pittman throws a leg kick which misses Burton's front leg but catches the back leg as Burton tries to avoid it.
Burton needs to keep his hands up - Pittman had a free shot at his head there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burton. Pittman does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Pittman misses.
Pittman thows a body kick. Burton tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pittman takes one on the button.
Pittman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Burton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pittman.
As Pittman looks to move away, Burton throws a big counter combo but Pittman just gets out of the way.
Grover Pittman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A combination from Burton does no damage.
Burton misses with a wild body shot.
Burton ducks under a wild hook from Pittman.
Pittman misses the body punch
and Burton counters with a left and a right that stings Pittman.
Pittman throws a sloppy head kick and Burton moves out of range easily.
Burton attempts a counter takedown but Pittman avoids it well and moves away.
Pittman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Daniel Burton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pittman ducks under a wild hook from Burton.
Burton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

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 Daniel Burton.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burton, 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Burton!

Event: Summit Series 2 - KT Round 2B
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
A head kick from Leighton lands but Pereira takes it in his stride. #CL#
Leighton moves into the clinch.
Pereira throws a punch but it's blocked by Leighton.
Pereira misses with the head strike. #BC#
Leighton breaks the clinch. #CL#
Leighton rushes Pereira and presses him up against the ropes.#BC#
Leighton manages to break the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Pereira blocks the leg kick.
No joy there for Leighton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Leighton.
Leighton misses with a combination
and Pereira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pereira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leighton manages to avoid it.
Leighton dodges the punch combination from Pereira.
Pereira looks to score with a jab to the body but Leighton is just out of range.#T1#
Pereira lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leighton at a distance.
Leighton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pereira manages to avoid it.
Leighton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pereira takes a swing at Leighton's ribcage but misses.
Leighton throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CL#
Leighton takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Leighton manages to break the clinch.
Leighton avoids the body shot from Pereira.
Leighton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Leighton moves into the clinch.
Pereira lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Leighton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Leighton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Leighton cracks Pereira with a nice body shot.
Pereira misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Pereira.
Pereira tries to land knees in the clinch but Leighton avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Leighton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A left lands for Pereira.#CUT2#It looks like Morgan Leighton has been cut.
Leighton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Leighton rushes Pereira and presses him up against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Pereira as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Leighton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pereira misses with an uppercut.
Leighton appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Leighton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pereira, pushing him back against the ropes.
Leighton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leighton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Leighton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Leighton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leighton tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Pereira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Pereira dodges the punch combination from Leighton.
Leighton misses with a right hand
and Pereira counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Pereira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andre Pereira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pereira misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Leighton gets a clinch.
Pereira tries a body shot but Leighton blocks it.
Pereira is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pereira swings wildly with an uppercut but Leighton uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Leighton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been informed that Pereira has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pereira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pereira scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T4##CL#
Leighton closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Pereira throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Leighton breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Leighton forces Pereira back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
Leighton breaks from the clinch.
Leighton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pereira.
Pereira lands a two punch combo.
Pereira scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good leg kick by Leighton. #CL#
Leighton clinches up with Pereira and pushes him back against the ropes.
Leighton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leighton missing with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andre Pereira will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Morgan Leighton's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Leighton throws a right and a left that Pereira avoids nicely.
Pereira is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Leighton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
Leighton moves into range and clinches up with Pereira.
Morgan Leighton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Leighton taking a breather.
Pereira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Leighton is defending well for now.
Pereira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leighton trying to land knees to the body.
Leighton trying to stall but Pereira improves his position.
A nice left hand lands by Pereira.
Leighton is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pereira.
Pereira can't find room to land a body shot as Leighton controls the action. #BC#
Leighton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leighton tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Pereira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Leighton is looking to clinch but Pereira is avoiding it. #T1#
Pereira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leighton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Leighton. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Leighton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pereira throws an elbow that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Leighton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Leighton blocking some punches.
Leighton blocks the elbow strike.
Pereira throws an elbow but it misses.
Leighton blocks an elbow strike from Pereira.
Leighton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pereira misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leighton.
Leighton leaning against his opponent. #BC#
Leighton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Pereira connects with a jab.
Leighton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pereira misses with a double jab
and Leighton counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leighton closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pereira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Leighton moves into the clinch.
Pereira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Leighton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Leighton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Pereira.
Some wild striking there from Leighton.
Despite the aggression on Pereira's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3#
Leighton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pereira throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leighton. Pereira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andre Pereira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pereira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pereira scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Leighton tries to clinch but Pereira moves out of range.
Pereira looks to land a combination but Leighton avoids it well.
Leighton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pereira throws out the jab. #CL#
Leighton gets a clinch.
Pereira lands a left hand.
Leighton prevents a body shot from Pereira. #BC#
Leighton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pereira has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pereira misses the shot to the body. #T4##CL#
Pereira tries to keep at a distance but Leighton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Leighton prevents a body shot from Pereira. #BC#
Leighton breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Leighton moves into the clinch successfully.
Leighton slowing the pace effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Leighton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pereira slips a jab and a cross from Leighton.
Pereira swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Leighton counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pereira on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pereira trying to land knees to the body.
Pereira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Leighton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leighton wants to clinch up but Pereira keeps it at a distance.
Leighton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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 Morgan Leighton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Morgan Leighton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Leighton gets a clinch. #BC#
Leighton breaks the clinch.
Leighton wants to clinch.
Leighton stalks Pereira and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pereira's face. Pereira staggers backwards, shaken.
Leighton tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Pereira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira avoids a kick to the body.
Pereira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leighton tries to clinch but Pereira moves out of range.
Leighton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Pereira. Leighton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leighton doesn't manage to clinch there - Pereira circles away.
Leighton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Pereira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pereira now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Leighton rushes Pereira and presses him up against the ropes.
Leighton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pereira up against the ropes.#BC#
Leighton breaks from the clinch.
Pereira misses with a looping right.
A quick step to the side and Leighton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pereira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leighton moves away.
Leighton wants to clinch.#T2#
Leighton tries a head kick but it misses.
Pereira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pereira with a hook.
Leighton tries to clinch but Pereira is having none of it.
Pereira lands a jab.#CL#
Leighton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pereira blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Leighton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morgan Leighton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pereira cracks Leighton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Leighton darts in and clinches Pereira up against the ropes.#T3#
Pereira throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pereira misses with a knee to the head.
Leighton stalling.
Leighton taking a breather.
Pereira struggles to land a body shot inside as Leighton controls his hands.
Pereira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pereira misses with an elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leighton.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Leighton slows down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pereira.
Leighton pushes off an throws an elbow but Pereira leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#BC#
Leighton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pereira misses with the combination. #T4#
Pereira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leighton.
Leighton is looking to wear down Pereira with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Leighton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leighton lands with a shot to the body.
Leighton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Leighton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leighton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Leighton clinches up with Pereira and pushes him back against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leighton.
Pereira struggles to land a body shot inside as Leighton controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Morgan Leighton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Leighton 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 for Morgan Leighton!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Morgan Leighton!

Morgan Leighton wins by majority decision!
A very excited looking Morgan Leighton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: NYF Fight Night 50
Date: Dec 04, 2024

#R1#
Rockford throws a leg kick which misses Graves's front leg but catches the back leg as Graves tries to avoid it.
Rockford sizes up Graves with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Graves closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Graves avoids the head kick by Rockford.
Rockford throws a lazy uppercut
and Graves counters with a straight right hand.
Graves walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Graves lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Raine Rockford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockford lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Graves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Graves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rockford throws a hook but Graves avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Graves misses the target.
Rockford lands an overhand right.
Rockford jabs Graves to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rockford looks to land a left hand but Graves moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Graves misses the target.
Jab by Rockford.
A big left from Graves misses.
Graves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rockford scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A nice leg kick from Rockford, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1#
Rockford misses with a wild body shot.
Rockford lands the left hand.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Rockford misses with a straight left.
Graves throwing a counter right hand but Rockford manages to avoid it.
Rockford is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Graves had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Rockford jabs Graves right on the nose. Graves blinks but takes it well.
Rockford scores with a shot to the body.
Graves slips a straight right by Rockford.
Graves throwing a counter right hand but Rockford manages to avoid it.
Graves takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big right from Graves misses.
Graves takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rockford connects with a body shot that sends Graves's belly button to the back.
Rockford throws a jab but it's blocked by Graves.
Graves takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rockford lands a jab to Graves's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockford scores with a shot to the body.
Rockford misses with a straight right.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Rockford.
A quick step to the side and Graves tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Rockford throws an off balance right hand
and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Graves avoids the body shot from Rockford.
Graves throwing a counter right hand but Rockford manages to avoid it.
Rockford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves defending well as Rockford loads up on a big left hand.
Rockford scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Graves doesn't seem bothered though.
Rockford throws an overhand right that lands on Graves's shoulder, as Graves tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Graves misses the target.
Rockford throws a jab when Graves was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Graves.
Graves takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Graves throws a series of punches but Rockford avoids them all with ease.
Rockford doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rockford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
Graves looks to land a combination but Rockford avoids it well.
Rockford swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rockford misses with an uppercut.
Rockford moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Graves is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rockford pushes Graves away with a front kick.
Rockford scores with a nice body kick. #T3#
Graves has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Graves there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rockford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Graves.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rockford. Graves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rockford with a nice cross.
Graves closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rockford jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rockford with a hook.
Rockford looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range.
Rockford misses with a lunging right hand
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
Rockford doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rockford throws a right hand that misses
and Rockford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rockford throws out the jab.
Graves swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Graves connects with a single shot there.
Rockford with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rockford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graves.
Graves staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Rockford misses the target. #T4#
Graves needs to keep his hands up - Rockford had a free shot at his head there.
Graves takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Graves scores with a jab. Rockford acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rockford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
Donk. Rockford catches Graves right on the button with a cross.
Rockford thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rockford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rockford swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
Graves went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rockford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Graves.
Graves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rockford.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Graves moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Graves looks to throw the jab but Rockford is out of range.
Rockford swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rockford throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Rockford. Beautiful body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raine Rockford dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rockford scores with a nice right hand.
Rockford moves out of range as Graves strikes.
Graves tries to move into range but Rockford moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Raine Rockford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Graves takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Graves on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rockford digs a good body shot into Graves's ribs.
Rockford scores with a leg kick.
Rockford bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Graves's head backwards.
Graves tries to move into range but Rockford moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body kick there by Rockford.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rockford scores with a hook to the body. Graves takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rockford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Rockford.
Graves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rockford wants to counter the offense by Graves and move into the clinch position.
Rockford scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rockford misses with a hook. Graves ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Rockford digs a good hook to Graves's body.
Rockford stuns Graves with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Graves moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Graves staying out of range there.
Graves looks to throw the jab but Rockford is out of range.
Jab by Rockford.
Rockford scores with a decent looking hook.
Rockford connects with a nice looking jab.
Rockford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rockford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Graves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rockford.
Rockford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graves with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rockford to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Rockford.
A jab from Rockford does it's job there.
A punch lands to the side of Graves 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Rockford lunges at Graves with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Graves's hand.
Rockford lands with a right hand.
Rockford fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rockford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Graves shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Graves lands a slapping body shot.
Graves looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rockford misses with a looping left.
Rockford moves away from the strike by Graves.
Graves misses with a hook. Rockford ducked under it nicely.
Rockford just misses with a punch to the body.
Graves misses the jab.
Graves moves away from the strike by Rockford.
Graves misses with a hook. Rockford ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Rockford was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rockford throws a series of punches but Graves avoids them all with ease.
Graves misses with a straight right.
Rockford misses with an uppercut.
Graves is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T3#
Graves moves out of range of the strikes.
Rockford misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
It looked like Graves was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rockford.
Rockford swings widly with a right hand
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
Graves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rockford.
Graves was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Graves misses.
Graves takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rockford ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
Rockford cracks Graves with a good jab.
Rockford throws a body shot but no joy.
Graves is looking to counter punch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Graves might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rockford.
Graves misses with a straight right.
Rockford lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rockford defending well as Graves loads up on a big left hand.
Rockford misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Rockford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rockford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Graves sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Graves takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Graves throws a hook but Rockford blocks it.
Rockford showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Graves.
Rockford works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rockford jabs Graves to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rockford looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Graves, as that shot connected.
Graves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Graves throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rockford swings away with a body shot that misses
and Graves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Rockford as he connects with a hook.
Rockford lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheers as Rockford lands an impressive looking overhand right. Graves doesn't seem phased though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raine Rockford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Rockford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rockford lands a right hook to the body.
Graves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rockford.
Rockford tries to counter by closing the distance.
Graves throws an overhand right that lands on Rockford's shoulder, as Rockford tries to avoid the shot.
Rockford throws the left hand but Graves avoids the punch easily.
As Rockford looks to move away, Graves throws a big counter combo but Rockford just gets out of the way.
Rockford sizes up Graves with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rockford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rockford misses with an uppercut.
Graves takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good leg kick by Rockford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Rockford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
Rockford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Graves misses the jab.
Rockford clobbers Graves with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rockford scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Rockford lets loose with a powerful body kick. Graves will feel that in the morning.
Rockford thuds a left hand into Graves's body.
Rockford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Graves.
Rockford ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rockford lands a body shot.
Jab from Graves.
Graves misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Graves throws out a loose jab but Rockford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves sets himself, and Rockford steps forward looking for the clinch! Graves avoids it this time.
Graves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rockford throws out the jab.
Graves slips a straight right by Rockford.
Rockford clobbers Graves with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice uppercut there from Rockford.
Rockford throws a jab but it's blocked by Graves.
Rockford throws a front kick that sends Graves stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rockford lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Rockford.
Graves jabs at Rockford's body.
Rockford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Graves misses with an uppercut. Rockford saw that one coming.
Rockford cracks a nice hook into Graves's ribs.
Graves has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rockford.
Rockford bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Graves's head backwards.
Graves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Graves steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rockford. That one must have hurt.
Rockford lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Graves at a distance.
Nice cross by Graves.
Graves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rockford throws an off balance right hand
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rockford - that will leave a mark!
Rockford scores with a nice head shot.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Rockford was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Rockford.
Rockford lands a head shot.
Graves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rockford.
Nice defenses there by Rockford.
Graves throws the left hand but Rockford avoids the punch easily.
Rockford connects with a body shot that sends Graves's belly button to the back.
A big left from Rockford misses.
Graves is looking to counter punch.
Rockford ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Graves will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rockford connects with a jab.
Rockford throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Graves.
Rockford paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Graves misses with a looping left.
Rockford dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Graves. That did some damage!
Graves is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves defending well as Rockford loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Rockford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graves.
Rockford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Graves was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Graves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rockford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graves.
Graves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rockford lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Graves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Graves has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rockford finds it's way round the side to connect with Graves's head.
Graves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rockford connects with a body shot.
Graves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graves takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rockford lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Graves at a distance.
Rockford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Graves moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rockford misses with a hook. Graves ducked under it nicely.
Graves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raine Rockford really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Rockford staying out of range there.
Rockford defending well as Graves loads up on a big left hand.
Rockford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.
Graves throwing a counter right hand but Rockford manages to avoid it.
Rockford slips a straight right by Graves.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rockford connects with a jab.
Rockford lands a nice hook to Graves's body. Graves takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rockford works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Graves looks to land a left hand but Rockford moved out of range nicely.
Graves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rockford.
Graves scores with a shot to the body.
Rockford misses with a hook
and Rockford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Rockford.
Graves misses with an uppercut. Rockford saw that one coming.
Rockford feints a counter leg kick.
Rockford misses with a lunging right hand
and Graves counters with a three punch combo that has Rockford backing up. Rockford nods at Graves to acknowledge the strikes.
Rockford ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
Rockford takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses.
Rockford throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Graves throws a lazy right hand but Rockford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rockford.
Graves loads up on a big right hand but Rockford slips the punch.
Rockford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Graves misses the target.
Graves takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rockford cracks Graves with a good jab.
Graves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rockford.
Rockford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Graves.#T2#
Rockford connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rockford moves out of range of the strikes.
Rockford throws an overhand right that lands on Graves's shoulder, as Graves tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Graves misses the target.
Rockford connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice body punch from Rockford.
Rockford goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rockford misses the shot to the body.
Graves throwing a counter right hand but Rockford manages to avoid it.
Rockford connects with a body shot that sends Graves's belly button to the back.
Graves slips a jab from Rockford.
Graves throwing a counter right hand but Rockford manages to avoid it.
A low kick lands for Rockford.
Rockford throws a jab when Graves was well out of range.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Rockford is just out of range.
Rockford looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range.
Rockford scores with a hook.
A punch combination from Graves misses. #T3#
Graves looks to land a right hand but Rockford moved out of range.
Rockford slips under a jab from Graves.
A countering left hand to the body from Rockford misses.
Rockford lets loose with a powerful body kick. Graves will feel that in the morning.
Rockford throws a poor cross that misses
and Graves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Graves's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Graves duly obliges.
Rockford scores with a jab to the body.
Graves on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rockford misses with a left hand
and Graves makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fighters circling - Rockford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Graves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rockford connects with a right hand. Graves shakes it off.
Graves takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rockford.
Rockford jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
Rockford on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Graves slips under a jab.
Rockford misses with an uppercut.
Graves throws a hook to the side of Rockford's head but Rockford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Graves on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rockford just misses with a punch to the body.
Graves closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rockford connects with a right hand. Graves shakes it off.
Graves takes one to the side of the head.
Rockford scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rockford lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graves walks into a straight right hand from Rockford.
Rockford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rockford.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rockford. Graves shrugs it off though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raine Rockford dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Rockford with a nice calf kick.
Deon Graves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rockford moves out of range of the strikes.
Graves takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rockford lands a really nice looking cross but Graves seems unphased.
Rockford throws a shot to the body.
Graves looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rockford lands a body shot.
Graves connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Decent striking displayed by Rockford there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rockford.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Rockford connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rockford misses with a hook
and Graves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rockford.
Graves dodges the punch combination from Rockford. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Rockford as he connects with a hook.
Rockford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Graves.
Graves moves forwards but Rockford connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Graves on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Graves tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rockford.
Rockford with a jab.
Graves shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A lazy left from Rockford finds it's target.
Rockford throws a hook but Graves blocks it.
Graves doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rockford throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Graves on the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rockford misses the jab.
Graves seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Graves moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Graves takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
No joy there for Graves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rockford takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rockford scores with a jab.
Rockford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
Rockford lands a jab to Graves's midsection.
Graves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rockford appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Graves takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab lands there for Rockford.
Graves takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Graves looks to land a left hand but Rockford moved out of range nicely.
Rockford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graves avoids the body shot from Rockford.
An attempted straight right counter from Graves misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Rockford.
Crunch! Rockford slams his shin into Graves's torso.#T3#
Graves staying out of range there.
Graves walks into a jab.
Rockford connects with a good right hand that stumbles Graves. Graves circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Graves tests Rockford's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Graves looks to throw the jab but Rockford is out of range.
Rockford wants to counter with a clinch but Graves pushes him away.
Rockford takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses.
Graves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Graves.
Graves throws a looping overhand right but Rockford ducks down to avoid it.
Graves tries to move into range but Rockford moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rockford ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Graves slips under a jab from Rockford.
Rockford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Graves looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rockford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Rockford lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rockford fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Graves on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rockford. Graves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raine Rockford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rockford ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rockford lands with a kick to the temple. Graves shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Graves lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rockford circles away quickly and effectively.
Graves sets himself, and Rockford steps forward looking for the clinch! Graves avoids it this time.
Graves defending well as Rockford loads up on a big left hand.
Graves on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rockford. Rockford obviously looking to wear him down.
Graves lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Rockford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Graves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rockford works the jab nicely.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rockford manages to avoid it.
Graves walks into a left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raine Rockford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rockford 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 45:50

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

Event: KTC 185 - R7
Date: Dec 02, 2024

#R1#
Naji jabs Maddox right on the nose. Maddox blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#It looks like Beau Maddox has been cut.
Maddox with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Naji to score with a decent uppercut.
Maddox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Naji, as that shot connected.
Naji connects with a body shot that sends Maddox's belly button to the back.
Maddox misses with a looping left.
Naji looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maddox takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maddox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Naji connects with the punch.
Naji throws out a loose jab but Maddox uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naji lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maddox circles away quickly and effectively.
Maddox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Naji fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maddox manages to avoid it.#T1#
Maddox misses with a wild body shot.
Naji keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maddox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Naji was well out of range. Poor timing from Maddox.
Maddox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maddox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Naji.
Maddox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Naji.
Naji throws a jab when Maddox was well out of range.
Naji scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Naji throws a right hand that Maddox ducks under and follows up with a left that Maddox also avoids with ease.
Naji on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
A jab from Naji misses.
Naji throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Naji slips a straight right by Maddox.
Naji bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maddox is looking to wear down Naji with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Maddox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maddox just misses with a punch to the body.
Naji throws an off balance right hand
and Maddox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Naji thinking.
A slow jab from Maddox misses its intended target.
Maddox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Naji lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arman Naji dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Beau Maddox's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Naji cracks Maddox with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Naji throws a hook but Maddox blocks it.
Maddox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maddox misses with a straight left.
Naji bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maddox throws a hook but Naji blocks it.
Maddox on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Decent striking displayed by Naji there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naji connects with the punch.
Maddox slips under a jab from Naji.
A quick step to the side and Maddox tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naji is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maddox.
A little feinted left hand from Maddox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Maddox slips under a jab from Naji.
Maddox appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Arman Naji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maddox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Naji moves away.
Naji throws a body punch but Maddox moves out of range.
Maddox swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Naji counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Naji has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maddox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maddox lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Naji cracks a nice hook into Maddox's ribs.
Naji swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maddox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maddox misses the shot to the body.
Maddox on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Maddox misses with a shot to the body
and Naji counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maddox thinking.
Arman Naji seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Naji throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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!
Maddox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Naji was well out of range. Poor timing from Maddox.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Naji! But no joy.
Naji scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Naji lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Naji tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maddox was well out of range. Poor timing from Naji.
It looked like Maddox was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Naji.
Naji misses with a left hand
and Maddox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Arman Naji has been cut.
Naji scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Naji connects with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arman Naji showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Maddox throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Naji! But no joy.
Beau Maddox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maddox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Naji darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Naji throws a poor cross that misses
and Maddox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Naji misses with a body shot.
Maddox throws a body shot but no joy.
Maddox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Naji.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naji smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Naji scores with a nice right hand.
Naji throws an off balance right hand
and Maddox counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Maddox on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Naji will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Maddox was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Naji.
Naji cracks Maddox with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
A slow jab from Naji misses its intended target.
Maddox with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Naji to score with a decent uppercut.
Maddox swings away with a body shot that misses
and Naji counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Naji looks to land a right hand but Maddox moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Maddox tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Naji misses with an uppercut.
Naji thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maddox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Naji.
Naji keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Naji uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maddox.
Arman Naji is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice straight punches there by Naji. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Naji.
Maddox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naji tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maddox was well out of range. Poor timing from Naji.
Maddox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naji manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arman Naji comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Naji 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: C366: Jiang vs Khabib II
Date: Dec 01, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Pope fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matikainen, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matikainen.
Matikainen tries to work over Pope's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matikainen.
Matikainen misses with the head strike.
Matikainen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Matikainen lands a body punch. #BC#
Matikainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pope throws a good cross that connects.
Matikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matikainen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pope under the eye.
Pope misses with a low kick.
A jab from Matikainen finds it's way through Pope's defenses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matikainen checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Pope darts in and clinches Matikainen up against the cage.
Matikainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pope lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Matikainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matikainen scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Pope breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pope uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matikainen.
Matikainen cracks Pope with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matikainen lands a glancing blow to the side of Pope's head.
Matikainen misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Pope is looking to score with low kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pope throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pope throws a body punch but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
Matikainen throws a body punch but Pope moves out of range.
Matikainen misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pope! But no joy.
The crowd cheers as Matikainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pope doesn't seem phased though.
Matikainen throws an overhand right that lands on Pope's shoulder, as Pope tries to avoid the shot.
Pope feints a counter leg kick.
Pope thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matikainen ducks under a wild hook from Pope.
Pope takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pope lands with a good body shot.
Crunch! Pope slams his shin into Matikainen's torso.
Matikainen connects with a right hand. Pope shakes it off.
Pope ducks right into an uppercut from Matikainen.
Matikainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pope.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pope throws a looping overhand right but Matikainen ducks down to avoid it.
Matikainen misses with an uppercut.
Pope throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pope chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matikainen can pounce on him.
Pope just misses with a punch to the body.
Matikainen tried to counter with a leg kick but Pope avoided it.
Matikainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matikainen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pope is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Pope moves away from the strike by Matikainen.
Matikainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pope ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matikainen moves away.
Matikainen throws a series of punches but Pope avoids them all with ease.
Matikainen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pope swings for the body but Matikainen moves out of range.
A big left from Matikainen misses.
Pope throws an overhand right that lands on Matikainen's shoulder, as Matikainen tries to avoid the shot.
Matikainen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matikainen lands a slapping body shot.
Pope scoring well with a low kick there.
Matikainen scores with a decent looking hook.
Matikainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pope throws a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Pope.
Matikainen wants to slow Pope down by chopping away at his legs.
Sloppy strikes from Matikainen. Those never looked like landing.
Matikainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pope sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matikainen throws the left hand but Pope avoids the punch easily.
Pope ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Matikainen throws out a leg kick but Pope moves out of range and Matikainen only half commits.
Pope scores with a nice head shot.
Pope checks a low kick from Matikainen.#T3#
Pope blocks a leg kick.
Pope paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matikainen avoids the body shot from Pope.
Matikainen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pope scores with a decent looking hook.
Matikainen looks to land a body kick but Pope moved away.
Pope throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Matikainen.
A telegraphed right hand from Pope misses the target.
Pope waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matikainen.
Pope throws a hook to the side of Matikainen's head but Matikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pope throws a good cross that connects.
Pope moves out of range as Matikainen strikes.
Pope lands a body shot.
Pope looks to land a right hand but Matikainen moved out of range.
Matikainen missing with a left hand there. Pope was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pope misses with a kick to the body.
Matikainen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matikainen blocks a jab.
Matikainen is looking to counter with head kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matikainen.
Pope dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matikainen. That did some damage!
Matikainen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Matikainen loads up on a big right hand but Pope slips the punch.
Pope on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matikainen. Matikainen obviously looking to wear him down.
Matikainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pope moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pope tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matikainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Pope.
A slow jab from Pope misses its intended target.
Matikainen moves out of range of the leg kick from Pope.
Matikainen throws a front kick aimed at Pope's knee but Pope avoids it well.
Pope uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matikainen.
Matikainen misses with a looping left.
A bone on bone clash there as Matikainen blocks the leg kick.
Matikainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big right from Pope misses.
Pope cracks Matikainen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pope checks the leg kick.
Pope keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matikainen.
Pope cracks Matikainen with an open hand slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matikainen throws a front kick aimed at Pope's knee but Pope avoids it well.
Pope lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pope keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matikainen.
Pope lands with a right hand.
Matikainen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matikainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pope moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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 DaMatti Matikainen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Matikainen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pope pushes Matikainen away with a front kick.
Pope throws a body kick that misses.
Matikainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pope moves out of range of the strikes.
Matikainen moves out of range as Pope strikes.
Matikainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pope.
Pope takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matikainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pope's sensitive parts.
Matikainen misses with a wild combination.
Pope let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pope avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Pope releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Matikainen throws a looping overhand right but Pope ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Matikainen slips a straight right by Pope.
Matikainen with the inside leg kick.
Pope misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pope just misses with a punch to the body.
Matikainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matikainen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pope moves forwards but Matikainen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good exchange - Matikainen coming out on top.
Matikainen throws a hook but Pope blocks it.
Pope on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Matikainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Pope misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Matikainen misses its intended target.
Matikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pope.
No joy there for Pope, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pope swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pope slips under a jab from Matikainen.
Matikainen misses with a kick to the body.
Pope misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matikainen.
Pope lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pope goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Matikainen misses the target.
Pope displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matikainen throws out the jab.
DaMatti Matikainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Pope throws a low kick but Matikainen avoids it.
Pope with a nice calf kick.
Matikainen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pope punishes Matikainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Pope misses with a body kick.
Pope swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pope avoids the body shot from Matikainen.
Matikainen slips under a jab from Pope.
Pope lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matikainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matikainen throws the left hand but Pope avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Pope uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matikainen.
Pope checks a leg kick.
Matikainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pope slips under a jab.
Pope is looking to score with low kicks.
Pope misses with a low kick as Matikainen jumps back.
Matikainen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pope on the side of the head.
Pope tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pope misses with a low kick.
Pope lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pope throws a big shot that misses.
Pope moves in looking to clinch but Matikainen pushes him off.
Matikainen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pope takes a swing at Matikainen's ribcage but misses.
Pope uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
Matikainen throws a head kick that Pope semi-blocks.
Jab from Pope.
Pope dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matikainen. That did some damage!
Pope throws a low kick, looking for Matikainen's leg but Matikainen calmly moves out of range.
Pope uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matikainen.
Pope throws a jab but it's blocked by Matikainen.
Pope throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matikainen throwing a counter right hand but Pope manages to avoid it.#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Matikainen.
A jab from Matikainen misses.
Pope jabs Matikainen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Matikainen throws a looping overhand right but Pope ducks down to avoid it.
Matikainen misses with a hook. Pope ducked under it nicely.
Pope throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matikainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matikainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pope just misses with a punch to the body.
Matikainen with a jab.
Matikainen with the inside leg kick.
Pope thumps Matikainen with a low kick.
Matikainen throws a head kick that misses.
Pope's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matikainen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pope scrambles back to his feet.
Matikainen scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pope is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Matikainen throws a leg kick that misses.
Pope with a nice calf kick.
Pope defending well as Matikainen loads up on a big left hand.
Matikainen tests Pope's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matikainen with a nice calf kick.#T4#
Matikainen misses the jab.
Matikainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pope defending well as Matikainen loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the liver by Pope. Beautiful body shot.
Matikainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Matikainen misses with a low kick.
Pope misses the shot to the body.
Pope bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pope moves out of range as Matikainen strikes.
A head kick misses from Matikainen.
Pope appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Matikainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pope throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matikainen ducks under a wild hook from Pope.
Matikainen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pope wants to slow Matikainen down by chopping away at his legs.
That kick from Pope tenderised Matikainen's leg. Matikainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matikainen lands a jab.
Pope throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matikainen.
Matikainen misses with a body shot.
Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pope.
Pope fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pope lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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 DaMatti Matikainen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Matikainen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pope throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pope throws an overhand right that lands on Matikainen's shoulder, as Matikainen tries to avoid the shot.
Matikainen connects with a looping right hand.
Matikainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pope replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Matikainen blocks it well.
Matikainen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pope.
Pope has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pope misses with a straight left.
Matikainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pope.
Nice body punch from Pope.
Pope has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matikainen.
Pope scores with a hook.
Pope's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pope buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pope throws a front kick that sends Matikainen stumbling back into the cage.
Pope uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
Matikainen connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pope slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pope scores with a kick to the midsection.
Matikainen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matikainen staying out of range there.
Matikainen throws a wild body kick that Pope sees coming a mile off.
Pope misses with a straight left. #T1#
Matikainen takes a swing at Pope's ribcage but misses.
Matikainen connects with the punch.
Pope walks into a jab.
Pope pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matikainen is out of range and Pope settles back down.
Pope moves away from the strike by Matikainen.
Matikainen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pope misses with a low kick.
Matikainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pope.
Matikainen motions for Pope to come forward. Matikainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pope cracks Matikainen with a good jab.
Pope scores with a hook to the body. Matikainen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pope misses with a looping left.
Pope lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matikainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matikainen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pope has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pope and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pope just misses with a punch to the body.
Pope throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matikainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pope swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matikainen, as that shot connected.
Pope takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pope dips to his left and cracks Matikainen with an uppercut!
Eli Pope has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pope throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matikainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matikainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pope.
Matikainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pope swings for the body but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen scores with a hook to the body. Pope takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pope loads up on a big right hand but Matikainen slips the punch.
Pope scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matikainen moves out of range as Pope strikes.
Pope ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matikainen checks a leg kick.
Pope explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pope gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matikainen avoids a kick to the body.
Pope takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circling - Matikainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pope is trying to counter with his kicks.
Matikainen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pope throws a series of punches but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen works Pope's body with a nice hook.
Matikainen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pope on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matikainen lands a two punch combo. #T3#
Matikainen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pope moves away from the strike by Matikainen.
Pope drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good leg kick by Pope.
Pope lands with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like DaMatti Matikainen has been cut.
Matikainen 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.
Matikainen looks to land a right hand but Pope moved out of range.
Pope throws a body shot but no joy.
Matikainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pope has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pope checks a low kick from Matikainen.
Matikainen lands a really nice looking cross but Pope seems unphased.
A solid body kick from Pope.
Pope fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pope lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matikainen at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Matikainen.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matikainen.
Pope throws a body punch but Matikainen moves out of range.
Pope misses with a kick to the body.
Pope stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matikainen.
Nice defenses there by Matikainen.#T4#
Pope pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matikainen is out of range and Pope settles back down.
Pope misses with a wild body shot.
Pope throws a body punch but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Matikainen throws a push kick but Pope slaps the foot to one side.
Matikainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matikainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Matikainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pope.
Matikainen connects with a right hand. Pope shakes it off.
Pope tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matikainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Pope.
Pope fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pope looks to throw the jab but Matikainen is out of range.
Matikainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matikainen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matikainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pope blocks a head kick by Matikainen.
Pope throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pope throws the left hand but Matikainen avoids the punch easily.
Pope fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matikainen.
Pope just misses with a punch to the body.
Pope throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eli Pope.
I think Matikainen 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DaMatti Matikainen!
DaMatti Matikainen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Summit Series 2 - KT Round 1A
Date: Nov 24, 2024

#R1#
Greer moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Morgan Leighton has been cut.#KD2#
Greer clips Leighton with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Leighton a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
Greer throws a series of punches but Leighton avoids them all with ease.
Nigel Greer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Greer cracks Leighton with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Leighton is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Leighton is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!#ROC2#Leighton is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Leighton. Greer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oh Leighton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leighton scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Leighton seems to have got his legs back now.
Leighton tries to land a front kick but Greer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Leighton walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Leighton is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Nigel Greer!
After the big win, Nigel Greer made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bloodbath MMA Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: NYF 92: Perry vs Kakuzo II
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Silalahi with a nice cross.#CUT#It looks like Kado Akiyama has been cut.
A big left from Silalahi misses.
Silalahi misses with a looping right.
Silalahi backing away here, and Akiyama unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Akiyama throws out a loose jab but Silalahi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akiyama blocks a jab.
Silalahi is looking to slow Akiyama down with leg kicks.
A big left from Silalahi misses.
Akiyama only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Akiyama throws out a leg kick but Silalahi moves out of range and Akiyama only half commits.
Akiyama throws a shot to the body.
Silalahi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Akiyama throws a hook but Silalahi blocks it.
Silalahi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Akiyama counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Greggory Silalahi has been cut.
Silalahi throws a head kick that misses
and Akiyama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Akiyama misses.
Akiyama blocks a jab.
Greggory Silalahi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silalahi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akiyama looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Silalahi just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Akiyama looks to throw the jab but Silalahi is out of range.
Silalahi throws a shot to the body.
Silalahi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akiyama on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Akiyama scores with a nice head shot.
Silalahi misses with a wild body shot.
Akiyama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Silalahi thuds his right hand into Akiyama's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Silalahi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silalahi connects with a body shot that sends Akiyama's belly button to the back.
Silalahi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Silalahi throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silalahi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silalahi.
Akiyama moves out of range of the body kick.
Silalahi lands with a kick to the temple. Akiyama shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T2#
Silalahi misses with a looping right.
Akiyama let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Silalahi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silalahi just misses with a punch to the body.
Silalahi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akiyama.
Silalahi jabs at Akiyama's body.
An inside leg kick lands from Akiyama.
Silalahi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Akiyama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Akiyama throws a looping overhand right but Silalahi ducks down to avoid it.
Akiyama scores with a nice strike.
Silalahi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Silalahi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Akiyama.
Silalahi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Silalahi looks to throw the jab but Akiyama is out of range. #T3#
Akiyama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silalahi throws out the jab.
Silalahi misses with a body shot.
Akiyama now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Silalahi thuds his shin into the meat of Akiyama's side.
Akiyama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akiyama slips a straight right by Silalahi.
Silalahi lands a nice shot that snaps Akiyama's head back.
Silalahi tries a head kick but it misses.
Akiyama moves forwards but Silalahi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Silalahi throws a lazy right hand but Akiyama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silalahi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Silalahi throws out a loose jab but Akiyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akiyama has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Silalahi.
Akiyama takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silalahi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
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!
Silalahi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Silalahi connects with a solid leg kick.
Silalahi jabs at Akiyama's body.
Akiyama moves forwards but Silalahi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Silalahi throws a looping overhand right but Akiyama ducks down to avoid it.
Silalahi misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Akiyama clinches up against the cage.
Akiyama throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Silalahi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akiyama tried to score with a low kick but Silalahi checks it.
Donk. Silalahi catches Akiyama right on the button with a cross.
Silalahi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akiyama misses with a lunging right hand
and Silalahi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akiyama takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Akiyama's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Silalahi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Akiyama's head.
Akiyama takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Greggory Silalahi dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Silalahi.
Silalahi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akiyama lands with an uppercut that bounces Silalahi off the cage and back into range.
Akiyama has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Silalahi.
Silalahi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akiyama can do to turn this around?
Good leg kick by Silalahi.
Silalahi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Akiyama is out of range and Silalahi settles back down.
Silalahi scores with a body shot.
Silalahi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Silalahi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Silalahi misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Akiyama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Silalahi connects with a nice looking jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silalahi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akiyama tries to close the distance and clinch but Silalahi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akiyama throws a body punch but Silalahi moves out of range.
Silalahi scores with a hook.#T1#
Silalahi throws a body shot but no joy.
Silalahi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Akiyama on the side of the head.
Akiyama misses the jab.
Silalahi throws a shot from downtown. Akiyama moves away and avoids it.
Akiyama swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Akiyama throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Silalahi to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Akiyama is rocked!
A slapping body kick lands there for Akiyama.
Akiyama with the inside leg kick.
Silalahi is looking to score with low kicks.
Akiyama stuns Silalahi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Silalahi misses with the body kick
and Akiyama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Akiyama blocks a head kick by Silalahi.
Akiyama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akiyama throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silalahi counters with a head kick. That will keep Akiyama thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Akiyama is still on wobbly legs! Can Silalahi finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Kado Akiyama's cut even more.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Silalahi misses.
Silalahi moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAkiyama.
Akiyama seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Akiyama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Akiyama. Beautiful body shot.
Silalahi misses with a body kick.
Silalahi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Silalahi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Greggory Silalahi is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick by Silalahi misses
and Akiyama counters with a thumping low kick.
Akiyama with a nice calf kick.
Akiyama closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Silalahi misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick from Silalahi misses.
Akiyama takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Akiyama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silalahi tries to work over Akiyama's front leg with a kick but Akiyama checks it.
A good leg kick by Silalahi. #T3#
Akiyama misses with a straight right.
Akiyama 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.
Silalahi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Silalahi throws a head kick but Akiyama moves out of range.
Akiyama listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Silalahi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Akiyama.
A jab from Silalahi misses.
Akiyama throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Akiyama misses with a body shot.
Silalahi cracks Akiyama with a good jab.
Silalahi lands with a hook. Akiyama tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A left lands for Silalahi.
Silalahi throws a jab but it's blocked by Akiyama.
Akiyama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silalahi.#T4#
Silalahi lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silalahi avoids the body shot from Akiyama.
Silalahi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akiyama was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Silalahi scores with a head kick. Akiyama tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Silalahi cracks Akiyama with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Silalahi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akiyama tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Akiyama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silalahi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Akiyama's head backwards.
Silalahi looks to land a left hand but Akiyama moved out of range nicely.
Silalahi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#The cut above Kado Akiyama's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silalahi connects with a body shot that sends Akiyama's belly button to the back.
Akiyama throws a hook to the side of Silalahi's head but Silalahi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silalahi throws a leg kick but Akiyama checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Greggory Silalahi dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Silalahi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akiyama.
Silalahi lands a head kick! #KD#
Silalahi sends Akiyama crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Silalahi is motioning to the referee to let Akiyama up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Silalahi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Akiyama is out of range.
Akiyama feints a counter leg kick.
Akiyama misses the shot to the body.
Silalahi lands with a good body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silalahi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silalahi lands a nice hook to Akiyama's body. Akiyama takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Silalahi thuds his right hand into Akiyama's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A low kick lands for Akiyama.
Silalahi throws a sloppy head kick
and Akiyama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice defenses there by Akiyama.
A jab from Silalahi misses. #T1#
Akiyama scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Akiyama tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Akiyama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silalahi lands a nice shot that snaps Akiyama's head back.
Akiyama throws a body shot but no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Akiyama blocks the leg kick.
Silalahi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Silalahi.
Silalahi looks to score with a jab to the body but Akiyama is just out of range.
Akiyama lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Akiyama needs to keep his hands up - Silalahi had a free shot at his head there.
Silalahi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Akiyama motions for Silalahi to come forward. Akiyama throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akiyama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silalahi.
Akiyama takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Silalahi throws a hook but Akiyama avoids it easily.
Akiyama looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Akiyama takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Akiyama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silalahi manages to avoid it.
Silalahi misses with a jab to the body
and Akiyama counters with a good low kick that Silalahi was not able to check.
Good work by Akiyama as he checks the leg kick.
A head kick by Silalahi misses
and Akiyama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akiyama throws out a loose jab but Silalahi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silalahi blocks a jab.
Akiyama rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silalahi counters with a left to the body.
Silalahi slips a jab from Akiyama.
Akiyama takes a jab right on the kisser.
Akiyama with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Silalahi to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Silalahi tests Akiyama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akiyama. Silalahi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akiyama takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Akiyama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silalahi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akiyama scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silalahi doesn't seem bothered though.
Silalahi digs a good hook to Akiyama's body.
Silalahi connects with a nice looking jab.
Greggory Silalahi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Akiyama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silalahi.
Silalahi tries a head kick but it misses.
Silalahi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut there from Akiyama.
Silalahi takes a swing at Akiyama's ribcage but misses.
Akiyama throws out a counter right but Silalahi avoids it with no problem.
Silalahi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Akiyama tried to score with a low kick but Silalahi checks it.
Silalahi looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akiyama. Silalahi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akiyama misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silalahi lands with a shot to the body.
Akiyama takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silalahi misses with a left hand
and Akiyama counters with a slapping leg kick.
Silalahi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akiyama.
Silalahi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Akiyama.
Akiyama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silalahi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akiyama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silalahi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silalahi.
Kado Akiyama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good exchange - Silalahi coming out on top.
Akiyama has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silalahi connects with a solid leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Greggory Silalahi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silalahi, 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: C361: Jiang vs Rome
Date: Nov 17, 2024

#R1#
Nurmagomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pope throws a poor cross that misses
and Nurmagomedov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pope fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nurmagomedov on the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pope.
Pope fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nurmagomedov on the side of the head.
Pope throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pope slips under a jab.
Pope lands a slapping body shot.
Pope moves forwards but Nurmagomedov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pope chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Eli Pope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov misses with a straight right.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Pope avoids it easily.
Pope misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pope. Nurmagomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pope tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Pope.
Nurmagomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pope swings for the body but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov lunges at Pope with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pope's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pope has time to react.
Pope moves away from the strike by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov walks into a jab.
Pope slips under a jab.
Pope has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Savage Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Pope just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Nurmagomedov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pope feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nurmagomedovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pope moves away from the strike by Nurmagomedov.
Pope throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nurmagomedov feints the counter takedown.
Pope tries to work over Nurmagomedov's front leg with a kick but Nurmagomedov checks it.
Nurmagomedov checks a leg kick nicely.
Pope throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nurmagomedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pope takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pope is looking to wear down Nurmagomedov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pope waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nurmagomedov.
Pope misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pope connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pope.
Nurmagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pope paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov forces Pope back against the cage and clinches.
Nurmagomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pope backwards.
Nurmagomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Pope controls his hands.
Pope 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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pope.
Nurmagomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Popes head. #BC2#
Nurmagomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagomedov missing with a left hand there. Pope was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Nurmagomedov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pope momentarily.
Nurmagomedov cracks Pope with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pope tries to clinch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Pope circles away.
Nurmagomedov lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov pushes Pope up against the cage in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pope's elbow.
Pope scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Nurmagomedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pope cracks Nurmagomedov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pope misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov with the counter takedown but Pope avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab when Pope was well out of range.
Nurmagomedov throws a head kick but Pope moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pope.
Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pope.
A swing and a miss from Nurmagomedov.
Pope throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Nurmagomedov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pope's guard.
Nurmagomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pope pulls Nurmagomedov in close to his closed guard and prevents Nurmagomedov from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Nurmagomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pope managing to control the position.
Nurmagomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pope on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pope tries to get out of the position.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Pope keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Pope avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nurmagomedov postures up in Pope's guard and throws a big left but Pope blocks it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nurmagomedov passes Pope's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a kimura here.
Nurmagomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pope is refusing to be controlled, as Nurmagomedov sits in half guard.
Nurmagomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nurmagomedov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
That's time! Pope's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Pope swings for the body but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Pope lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pope has time to react.
Nurmagomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov throws out a powerful jab.
Pope scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pope throws a sloppy body shot
and Nurmagomedov counters with a straight right hand.
Nurmagomedov checks the leg kick.
Nurmagomedov moves away from the strike by Pope.
Nurmagomedov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nurmagomedov stuns Pope with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big right from Pope misses.
Nurmagomedov throws the left hand but Pope avoids the punch easily.
Nurmagomedov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nurmagomedov throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Nurmagomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Pope bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Pope wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Pope misses with a wild body shot.
Pope throws a solid leg kick but Nurmagomedov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pope.
Nurmagomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pope misses with a looping left.
Pope throws out a powerful jab.
Nurmagomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pope.
Nurmagomedov misses with a double jab.
Nurmagomedov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nurmagomedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pope connects with a solid leg kick.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut.
Pope moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pope takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov clinches up against the cage.
Pope misses with a punch on the inside.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body punch.
Pope tries to throw a body punch but Nurmagomedov avoids it by throwing Pope back against the cage.
Pope misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pope struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurmagomedov controls his hands.
Nurmagomedov working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Nurmagomedov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Pope breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov missing with a left hand there. Pope was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pope!
Pope thows a leg kick but Nurmagomedov checks it #TD2#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to take a breather but Pope is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pope blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nurmagomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pope defending well though.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nurmagomedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pope is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.
Pope blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurmagomedov. #T3#
Pope keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a kimura here.
Nurmagomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pope manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nurmagomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pope avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pope working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nurmagomedov.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurmagomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nurmagomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Nurmagomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pope has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nurmagomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pope working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nurmagomedov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pope working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nurmagomedov. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov 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#
A swing and a miss from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses the jab.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurmagomedov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pope throws a hook but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
Pope ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nurmagomedov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pope connects with a leg kick.
Pope drops his hands momentarily and Nurmagomedov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pope misses with a body kick.
Nurmagomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurmagomedov misses with a head kick.
Pope tries to land a front kick but Nurmagomedov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pope blocks a head kick by Nurmagomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pope throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Pope misses
and Nurmagomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pope will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pope throws a solid leg kick but Nurmagomedov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pope.
Nurmagomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pope.
Pope tries to score with a low kick but Nurmagomedov moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Nurmagomedov connects with the punch.
Pope avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nurmagomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nurmagomedov avoids the body shot from Pope.
Pope throws a shot from downtown. Nurmagomedov moves away and avoids it.
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Nurmagomedov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pope sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Pope misses with an uppercut. Nurmagomedov saw that one coming.
Nurmagomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pope swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nurmagomedov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pope lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pope needs to keep his hands up - Nurmagomedov had a free shot at his head there.
A good leg kick by Pope.
Nurmagomedov jabs Pope to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pope blocks a jab.
Pope throws a wild body kick that Nurmagomedov sees coming a mile off.
Nurmagomedov feints the counter takedown.
Eli Pope has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Pope on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nurmagomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pope misses with a body kick.
Pope lands a body shot.
Pope swings for the body but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pope.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab.
Pope tries to land a body kick
and Nurmagomedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pope. Nurmagomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pope closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nurmagomedov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pope is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nurmagomedov scores with a jab.
Pope throws a leg kick which misses Nurmagomedov's front leg but catches the back leg as Nurmagomedov tries to avoid it.
Pope misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Nurmagomedov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Pope tries to keep at a distance but Nurmagomedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pope can't find room to land a body shot as Nurmagomedov controls the action. #T3#
Pope tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nurmagomedov's elbow.
Pope lands a left hand.
Pope misses with a punch to the body.
Pope scores with a shoulder strike.
Nurmagomedov pushes Pope back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nurmagomedov.
Pope presses Nurmagomedov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pope misses with some punches.
Pope throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Pope.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nurmagomedov. #T4#
A short right from Pope.
Pope doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pope looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nurmagomedov prevents a body shot from Pope.
A head punch on the inside from Pope fails to land.
Nurmagomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the head.
Pope goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nurmagomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pope misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pope misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nurmagomedov blocks an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Khabib Nurmagomedov.
I've got Nurmagomedov 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 Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov took some time post fight to say the following; 'I’m the GOAT.'.

Event: CCC 90
Date: Nov 17, 2024

#R1#
Tengri throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Glover counters with a nice body shot.
Glover's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tengri connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Glover scrambles back to his feet.
Tengri misses with a series of wild punches.
Tengri swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Glover closes the distance and clinches.
Tengri can't find room to land a body shot as Glover controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Tengri.
Glover misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Glover - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tengri blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Glover has hold of one of Tengri's legs. Tengri is fighting the takedown attempt but Glover gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glover throws a big right hand that misses.
Glover trying to control but Tengri is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Glover chips away with some ground and pound.
Glover is fighting to break Tengri's control of his arms but Tengri is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tengri looking to control but Glover passes into half guard.
Glover is controlling the pace.
Tengri is looking for a sweep. Glover is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Glover is trying to control. Tengri wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tengri is looking to improve his position.
Glover missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Glover slips a nice elbow through Tengri's hands, connecting with Tengri's forehead.
Tengri is looking to control Glover's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tengri avoid being mounted?#T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tengri scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tengri jabs at Glover's body.
Tengri throws a half hearted mid kick.
Munkh Tengri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tengri throws a body shot but no joy.
Tengri throws a wild body kick that Glover sees coming a mile off.
Tengri looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Glover counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tengri has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tengri preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Tengri managing to control the position.
Tengri looking to control.
Tengri managing to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tengri wants to control the position but Glover says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Glover 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#
Tengri misses with a wild body shot.
Glover changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tengri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Glover was well out of range. Poor timing from Tengri.
Tengri with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Dick Glover has been cut.
Glover on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tengri throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Glover counters with a takedown into side control.
Glover slows the pace down.
Glover tries to score with some ground and pound. Tengri controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tengri is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tengri is trying to control Glover's posture but Glover avoids it.
Glover has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Tengri takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tengri manages to work his way to half guard, despite Glover's best efforts.
Glover missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Glover working the head and body with strikes.
Tengri wants to control but Glover is keeping busy.
Glover sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tengri defending well though. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Glover trying to control from half guard but Tengri is working away.
Glover throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tengri wants to improve his position but Glover is controlling well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tengri has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Glover is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tengri misses with a wild body shot.
Tengri throws a looping overhand right but Glover ducks down to avoid it.
Glover tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tengri lands with a straight right. Glover didn't see that one coming.
Tengri connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Tengri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Glover with the counter takedown but Tengri avoids it easily.
Glover cracks Tengri with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Glover is defended easily by Tengri.
It looked like Tengri wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Glover with a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tengri! #CUT#That has opened up Dick Glover's cut even more.
Tengri misses the jab.
Tengri throws a body punch but Glover moves out of range.
Glover is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4##CL2#
Glover rushes Tengri and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Glover fails to land.
Glover throws a punch but it's blocked by Tengri.
Tengri pushes Glover back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tengri throws a punch but it's blocked by Glover.
Tengri misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Glover fails to land.
Tengri throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Tengri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tengri misses with an attempted mid kick.
Glover is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tengri lets loose with a powerful body kick. Glover will feel that in the morning.
Glover is breathing heavily.
Tengri lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tengri is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tengri with a hook.#CUT#The cut above Dick Glover's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Munkh Tengri is winning the standup battle so far.
Tengri lands with a hook. Glover tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Munkh Tengri dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dick Glover's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Tengri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tengri misses with a wild body shot.
It looks like Tengri has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Glover moves out of range of the body kick from Tengri.
Glover with the counter takedown but Tengri avoids it easily.
Tengri scores with the left hand. Glover knows he should have avoided that one.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tengri.
Tengri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Glover momentarily. #CUT#Dick Glover's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Munkh Tengri!
Our winner, Munkh Tengri, 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: KTC 185 - R6
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Maddox cracks Kezman with a good jab.
Maddox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kezman.
Kezman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Beau Maddox has been cut.
Maddox jabs Kezman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kezman lands with a shot to the body.
Maddox jabs Kezman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maddox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kezman lands a glancing blow to the side of Maddox's head.
Kezman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Maddox doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kezman throws a jab but it's blocked by Maddox. #T1#
Kezman swings for the body but Maddox moves out of range.
Maddox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maddox takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kezman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kezman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kezman scores with a jab. Maddox acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A low kick from Kezman is predictable there
and Maddox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maddox walks into a stiff left hand from Kezman.#T2#
Maddox throws the left hand but Kezman avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kezman misses the target.
Maddox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kezman manages to avoid it.
Kezman thumps Maddox with a low kick.
Kezman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kezman connects with a jab.
Kezman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kezman misses with a low kick.
Maddox let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kush Kezman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Beau Maddox's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kezman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maddox was well out of range. Poor timing from Kezman.
Maddox let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kezman lands a slapping body shot. #KD#
Maddox walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Kezman rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Maddox has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
Kezman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maddox can do to turn this around?
Kezman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maddoxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC#Maddox is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Beau Maddox's cut even more.
Kezman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Maddox tries to get into range but Kezman steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Maddox! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Kezman scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kush Kezman!
An out of breath Kush Kezman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Summit Series 2 - Grappling 8B
Date: Nov 10, 2024

178 cm
18 yrs
160 lbs

170 cm
18 yrs
162 lbs

Leighton

Lemaire

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Morgan Leighton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Maurice Lemaire!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Leighton darts in looking for a takedown but Lemaire gets double underhooks and turns Leighton into the ropes.
Lemaire tries to pull guard but Leighton won't allow it. #TD2#
Lemaire jumps guard and drags Leighton to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Leighton trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemaire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leighton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Leighton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leighton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Leighton wants to control from the top but Lemaire keeps moving. #T1#
Leighton looking to pass the guard.
Leighton content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Leighton looking to pass the guard.
Lemaire keeping moving, preventing Leighton from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Leighton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lemaire is keeping the position for now.
Lemaire is trying to keep Leighton in close.
Lemaire keeping full guard, as Leighton tries to pass. #T3#
Leighton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Leighton advances to half guard.
Lemaire is looking to control Leighton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lemaire avoid being mounted?
Leighton not doing much here. #T4#
Leighton is trying to control the action in half guard but Lemaire is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Leighton not doing much here. #T5#
Leighton wants to advance to full mount but Lemaire doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Leighton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lemaire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lemaire can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Leighton controls the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lemaire can do anything to dispel that myth.
Leighton is pushing down on Lemaire's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lemaire is fighting to maintain full guard but Leighton has managed to sneak the leg through.#T6#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Leighton in particular looking to stall.
Lemaire won't allow Leighton to pass to mount.
Lemaire is looking to control Leighton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lemaire avoid being mounted?
Leighton is controlling the pace.
Leighton is looking to advance position but Lemaire won't allow it. #SUB#
Leighton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lemaire is just riding it out for now. Leighton eventually gives up the hold. #T7#
Leighton content to control rather than advance.
Leighton is keen to just control but Lemaire is a slippery customer.
Leighton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Leighton trying to mount his opponent but Lemaire defends it. #T8#
Leighton is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Leighton (3) vs (0) Lemaire
Lemaire is squirming around, avoiding Leighton's attempts to control the action.
Lemaire tries to lock up and control but Leighton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Leighton looking to control but Lemaire is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lemaire is trying to reverse the position but instead Leighton has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Leighton (6) vs (0) Lemaire
Lemaire trying to control but not successfully. #T9#
Leighton trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lemaire doesn't escape. #SUB#
Lemaire showing good submission defense here.
Leighton trying to control momentarily.
Leighton biding his time, controlling Lemaire. #T10#
Leighton tries to get the hooks in deep but Lemaire pushed the leg off.
Leighton controls the action.
Leighton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Leighton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lemaire for as long as he can get away with.
Lemaire tries to break free. #T11#
Leighton tries to get the hooks in deep but Lemaire pushed the leg off.
Lemaire is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #SUB#
Leighton looking for the choke from the back.
Leighton tries to get the hooks in deep but Lemaire pushed the leg off.
Lemaire is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Leighton is looking to control Lemaire but Lemaire is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Lemaire showing good submission defense 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.
Lemaire tries to escape the position. #T12#
Leighton slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Lemaire trying to control the hands but Leighton won't let him. #T13#
Leighton is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Lemaire is keeping busy.
Leighton has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lemaire's body.
Leighton struggling to keep hold of the position. #T14#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Leighton controlling the positon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lemaire rolls, trying to escape but Leighton keeps control of the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leighton takes the fight on points by 6 to 0.
Morgan Leighton thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SPPS Resurrection 011
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Szabolcs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cruz stuns Szabolcs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ricardo Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Szabolcs takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Cruz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cruz looks to land a body kick but Szabolcs moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Szabolcs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cruz throws a one two combo. #CUT2#It looks like Balogh Szabolcs has been cut.
Cruz swings widly with a right hand
and Szabolcs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cruz has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Cruz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Szabolcs looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz scoring with punches from side control.
Szabolcs tries to buck Cruz off but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz landing a few strikes.
Cruz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1#
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Szabolcs keeps working.
Cruz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Szabolcs haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cruz misses with the ground and pound.
Szabolcs tries to improve position but can't.
Szabolcs avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cruz.
Cruz trying to control the position but Szabolcs is working away. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Szabolcs tries to improve position but can't.
Cruz in side control, throwing shots but Szabolcs defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Szabolcs is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Cruz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Cruz is staying tight to Szabolcs's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cruz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Szabolcs managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cruz.
Cruz remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Szabolcs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Cruz with the ground and pound but Szabolcs regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #SUB2#
Cruz seems to be working for a kimura but Szabolcs defends the submission attempt.
Cruz wants to control but Szabolcs is keeping him busy.
Cruz throwing shots but Szabolcs is blocking nicely.
Cruz sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Szabolcs keeps working.
Cruz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Szabolcs is holding on to half guard well.
Szabolcs is staying active underneath Cruz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz moves out of range as Szabolcs throws a body kick.
Cruz misses with a shot to the body
and Szabolcs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cruz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Cruz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Balogh Szabolcs's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cruz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Szabolcs tries to avoid it but Cruz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Szabolcs to the ground. Szabolcs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Szabolcs scores with a push kick.
Balogh Szabolcs is winning the standup battle so far.
Cruz thows a leg kick but Szabolcs checks it
and Szabolcs counters with a nice kick to the body.
Cruz with the inside leg kick.
Szabolcs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Cruz misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice shot lands for Cruz.
Cruz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Szabolcs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szabolcs lands a nice looking body shot. #TD2#
Cruz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Szabolcs preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Szabolcs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Cruz looks to land a strike but Szabolcs avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Cruz throwing strikes from guard but Szabolcs blocks nicely.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Szabolcs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Szabolcs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cruz. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Szabolcs keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cruz throws out a loose jab but Szabolcs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruz throws a wild body kick that Szabolcs sees coming a mile off.
Szabolcs misses with a body shot.
Cruz throws a nice looking combination but Szabolcs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've been told by Szabolcs's head coaches at Savage Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cruz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cruz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It appears Szabolcs was looking to counter with a kick there.
Cruz jabs Szabolcs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Szabolcs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cruz.
Szabolcs is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Szabolcs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Szabolcs throws a push kick but Cruz slaps the foot to one side.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Szabolcs.
An attempted straight right counter from Szabolcs misses the target.
Cruz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Szabolcs circles away.
Cruz looks to throw the jab but Szabolcs is out of range.
Cruz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cruz wants to clinch up but Szabolcs keeps it at a distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Szabolcs - that will leave a mark!
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Cruz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Szabolcs.
Cruz blocks the body kick. #CL2#
Cruz closes the distance and clinches.
Cruz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cruz goes for a takedown attempt but Szabolcs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Balogh Szabolcs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Cruz.
Cruz tries to work over Szabolcs's front leg with a kick but Szabolcs checks it.
Szabolcs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Szabolcs lands a nice shot to the body.
Szabolcs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Szabolcs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cruz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Szabolcs.
Cruz moves out of range as Szabolcs throws a body kick.
Szabolcs throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And Cruz tries to counter it with a takedown but Szabolcs pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cruz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cruz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cruz moves out of range of the body kick from Szabolcs.
Cruz wants to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Szabolcs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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 Balogh Szabolcs will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Balogh Szabolcs's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
Cruz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Szabolcs defends it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cruz is defended easily by Szabolcs.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Szabolcs! Cruz is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balogh Szabolcs!
Balogh Szabolcs thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: NYF 90: Perry vs Carter
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Stokes throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Dujardin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dujardin.
Stokes is pulling down on Dujardin's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Stokes has his foot on Dujardin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dujardin works his way back into a safe position though.
Dujardin wants to control from the top but Stokes keeps moving.
Stokes working a defensive guard here.
Stokes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dujardin scoring with some ground and pound.
Our spies down at at Savage Gym inform us that Stokes has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dujardin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Stokes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stokes has momentary wrist control but Dujardin slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Dujardin trying to control but Stokes is working from the bottom.
Stokes is trying to keep Dujardin in close.
Dujardin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stokes is pulling down on Dujardin's head to control his posture.
Stokes trying to keep a closed guard but Dujardin is proving a slippery customer.
Dujardin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dujardin postures up.
Stokes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dujardin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dujardin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stokes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dujardin is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dujardin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Stokes.
Stokes feints a counter leg kick.
Stokes misses with an uppercut. Dujardin saw that one coming.
Stokes tries to close the distance and clinch but Dujardin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dujardin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stokes sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Dujardin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T3#
Stokes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dujardin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dujardin wants to control from the top but Stokes keeps moving.
Dujardin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stokes is trying to keep Dujardin in close.
Stokes keeping moving, preventing Dujardin from controlling successfully.
Dujardin working some strikes from top position.
Stokes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dujardin scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Stokes is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Dujardin has his hands clasped together but Stokes extends and breaks Dujardin's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Stokes.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wesley Stokes!
A victorious Wesley Stokes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: NYF 90: Perry vs Carter
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Pittman connects with a solid leg kick.
Benzo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#It looks like Grover Pittman has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pittman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pittman lands with a nice body punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Pittman darts in and clinches Benzo up against the cage.
Benzo struggles to land a body shot inside as Pittman controls his hands.
Benzo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benzo lands a nice uppercut.
Benzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pittman's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Benzo fails to land.
Pittman is looking to control Benzo's arms but Benzo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pittman has his back to the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pittman.
Pittman stalls.
Benzo misses with the head strike.
Benzo prevents a body shot from Pittman.
Pittman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Benzo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pittman has Benzo pressed against the cage.
Pittman is trying to drag Benzo to the mat but Benzo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Benzo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Pittman lands a shoulder strike.
Pittman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benzo has Pittman pressed against the cage.
Benzo takes a shot to the head.
Pittman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benzo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pittman working aggressively here.
Pittman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Benzo can't find room to land a body shot as Pittman controls the action.
Benzo working aggressively here.
Pittman blocking some punches.
Pittman lands a nice uppercut.
Pittman blocks a body shot from Benzo.
Benzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benzo tries a body shot but Pittman blocks it.
Pittman lands a left hand.
Pittman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ritanzo Benzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grover Pittman.
Pittman misses with the head strike. #T2#
Pittman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pittman swings wildly with an uppercut but Benzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pittman misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benzo slows down the pace here.
Benzo tries to break the clinch but Pittman is controlling the position.
Pittman tries to throw a body punch but Benzo avoids it by throwing Pittman back against the cage.
Benzo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pittman has a couple of punches blocked by Benzo.
Benzo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benzo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benzo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Benzo is trying to stall.
Pittman blocks an uppercut.
Pittman misses with a punch on the inside.
Benzo swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
A short uppercut from Pittman.
Pittman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pittman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Benzo throws a punch but it's blocked by Pittman.
Benzo throws a punch but it's blocked by Pittman.
Pittman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Benzo lands a left hand.
Pittman trying to control the position but instead, Benzo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pittman into the cage.
Benzo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pittmans head.
Benzo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Benzo taking a breather.
Pittman blocks a body shot from Benzo.
Pittman misses with some punches.
Pittman has a couple of punches blocked by Benzo.
Benzo lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pittman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pittman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pittman can't get the takedown.
Good body shot from Pittman. #T4#
Benzo throws a head punch that misses.
Pittman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pittman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Benzo backwards.
Pittman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Benzo misses with a body punch. #BC#
Benzo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pittman manages to avoid it.
Pittman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Benzo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pittman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pittman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pittman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benzo scores with a hook to the body. Pittman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pittman lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Pittman closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Benzo misses with a punch on the inside.
Benzo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pittman looking for a takedown.
Benzo can't find room to land a body shot as Pittman controls the action.
Pittman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Grover Pittman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Grover Pittman's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Benzo throws out a leg kick but Pittman moves out of range and Benzo only half commits.
Pittman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benzo throws a low kick but Pittman avoids it.
Pittman misses with a two punch combination.
Benzo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pittman moves out of range as Benzo strikes.
Pittman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Benzo throws a chopping leg kick but Pittman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pittman thuds his right hand into Benzo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pittman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pittman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pittman throws a body punch but Benzo moves out of range.
A big left from Pittman misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Benzo misses the target.
Benzo keeps the fight on the outside.
Benzo is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benzo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've been told by Benzo's head coaches at The Hidden that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A low kick lands for Benzo.
Benzo throws the left hand but Pittman avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Pittman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grover Pittman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Pittman is just out of range.
Benzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benzo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benzo throws a jab but it's blocked by Pittman. #T1#
Benzo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pittman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benzo.
Pittman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Benzo on the side of the head.
Benzo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benzo throwing a counter right hand but Pittman manages to avoid it.
Pittman misses with a straight right.
Pittman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Benzo.#CL2#
Benzo tries to keep at a distance but Pittman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Benzo throws a punch but it's blocked by Pittman.
Benzo misses with a punch to the body.
Benzo misses with the head strike.
Pittman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Benzo backwards.
Benzo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pittman tries to throw a body punch but Benzo avoids it by throwing Pittman back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Benzo fails to land.
Benzo scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pittman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pittman stalling.
Pittman goes for a takedown attempt but Benzo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pittman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Benzo has time to react.#T2##CL2#
Pittman clinches up with Benzo and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pittman. #BC#
Benzo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pittman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benzo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Benzo throws a nice head kick! #CL#
Benzo rushes Pittman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Benzo blocking some punches.
Pittman lands a nice shot to the body.
Pittman blocks a body shot from Benzo.
Benzo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Benzo controlling the action here for a moment.
Pittman trying to stall but Benzo improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benzo.
Grover Pittman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Benzo lands a body shot. #T3#
Nice body punch from Benzo - that landed with a thud.
Benzo is looking to control Pittman's arms but Pittman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Benzo has his back to the cage.
Pittman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benzo has a couple of punches blocked by Pittman.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benzo.
Benzo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pittman is keeping busy.
Benzo scores with a shoulder strike.
Benzo misses with a punch to the body.
Pittman blocks a body shot from Benzo.
Pittman blocking some punches.
Benzo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pittman backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Benzo.
Benzo can't find room to land a body shot as Pittman controls the action.
Pittman is looking to control Benzo's arms but Benzo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pittman has his back to the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Benzo.
Pittman is looking for a takedown.
Pittman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pittman jumps guard but Benzo stands there with Pittman around his waist. Pittman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ritanzo Benzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grover Pittman.
Benzo scores with a hook to the body.#T4##BC#
Benzo manages to break the clinch.
Benzo misses with an uppercut. Pittman saw that one coming.
Pittman lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pittman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Benzo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pittman throws out a loose jab but Benzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pittman throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Benzo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benzo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pittman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Benzo connects with a body shot.
Benzo looks to land a combination but Pittman avoids it well.
Benzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pittman throws out the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pittman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Benzo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Donk. Pittman catches Benzo right on the button with a cross.
Benzo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pittman is out of range and Benzo settles back down.
Donk. Pittman catches Benzo right on the button with a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ritanzo Benzo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Grover Pittman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Benzo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pittman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Benzo misses the jab.
Pittman tries to clinch up
and Benzo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#CL#
Benzo closes the distance and clinches.
Pittman blocking some punches.
Pittman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Benzo to keep the fight standing.
Benzo lands a nice shot to the body.
Benzo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Benzo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pittman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benzo blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Pittman jumps guard and drags Benzo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pittman wants to stand but Benzo is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Benzo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pittman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pittman wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Benzo manages to pass to side control.
Pittman pushes Benzo off looking to stand but Benzo dives back in and keeps control.
Benzo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Benzo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pittman pushes Benzo off looking to stand but Benzo dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pittman defending well as Benzo loads up on a big left hand.
Pittman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pittman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benzo doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Pittman moves into the clinch.
Benzo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pittman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Benzos head.
Pittman tries to score a body lock takedown but Benzo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ritanzo Benzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grover Pittman.#BC#
Benzo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benzo loads up on a big right hand but Pittman slips the punch.
That kick from Pittman tenderised Benzo's leg. Benzo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benzo avoids the head kick by Pittman.
Some bone on bone action there as Pittman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pittman moves out of range of the strikes.
Benzo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pittman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Benzo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pittman's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Benzo.
Benzo takes one on the button.
Benzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pittman throws out the jab.
Pittman scores with a hook.
Pittman misses with an uppercut. Benzo saw that one coming.
Benzo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pittman moves in looking to clinch but Benzo pushes him off.
Pittman wants to clinch.
Pittman cracks Benzo with a good jab.
A jab from Benzo misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pittman! But no joy.
Pittman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Benzo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Benzo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It seemed like Pittman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Pittman. That snapped Benzo's head back.
Crunch! Benzo slams his shin into Pittman's torso.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pittman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Benzo is able to avoid easily.
Benzo throws a leg kick but Pittman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Grover Pittman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benzo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pittman throws a nice looking combination but Benzo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Benzo connects with a single shot there.
Pittman throws a sloppy head kick and Benzo moves out of range easily.
Benzo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Benzo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pittman throws a hook but Benzo avoids it easily.
Pittman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Benzo misses with a body shot.
Pittman with a nice cross.
A shot to the liver by Pittman. Beautiful body shot.
Benzo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pittman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pittman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benzo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pittman blocks the body kick.
Pittman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Benzo finds it's way round the side to connect with Pittman's head.
Pittman lands a high kick!

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 Ritanzo Benzo.
Well Benzo 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ritanzo Benzo!

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