Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Tosen vs Takahashi
Date: Dec 11, 2022

#R1##KD2#
Jones feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kapisi sprawling to the canvas! Kapisi rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jones finish him?! #CUT2#It looks like Keone Kapisi has been cut.
Kapisi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kapisi misses with a jab to the body #KD2#
and Jones counters with a nice right hand that sends Kapisi toppling to the canvas! Kapisi scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jones finish him?!#ROC2#Kapisi is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kapisi throws a shot to the body.
Oh Kapisi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kapisi jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Kim Jones has been cut.
The fighters circle, before Jones throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Kapisi's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Jones lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Kim Jones!
Kim Jones was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SMASH: Menezes vs Kowalkiewicz
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
A jab from Cole misses.
Bollomard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#It looks like Jacques Bollomard has been cut.
Bollomard misses with a lunging right hand
and Cole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bollomard throws a body shot but no joy.
Cole moves out of range of the strikes.
Cole looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Bollomard throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cole tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bollomard is in Cole's guard.#SUB2#
Cole isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bollomard stacks Cole on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bollomard!
Bollomard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cole keeps working. #SUB#
Bollomard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cole knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Cole is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bollomard has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cole!
Bollomard thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Cole is working to get back to half guard.
Cole avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bollomard.
Bollomard has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cole's face.
Cole takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Cole tries to hold on but Bollomard postures up.
Cole is bucking up trying to escape but Bollomard cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T2#
Cole is working to get back to half guard.
Bollomard throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Cole is desperately trying to improve his position but Bollomard has a good base and remains in mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bollomard lands a heavy elbow.
Cole is working to get back to half guard.
Cole tries to lock up and control but Bollomard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bollomard landing strikes, looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole tries to hold on but Bollomard pushes him away. #T3#
Cole is trying to escape the mount.
Bollomard landing shots from mount.
Bollomard scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cole?
Bollomard connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bollomard prevents Cole from getting the reversal.
Bollomard lands a couple of good shots and Cole has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bollomard is not going to allow Cole to sit and survive in this position.
Cole is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bollomard off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Bollomard is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Bollomard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cole trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Bollomard trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Bollomard gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole is really stuck here.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Bollomard. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Cole trying to control the action but Bollomard just sinks the hooks in.
Bollomard keeps control of the position as Cole tries to break free.
Bollomard thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Bollomard. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in! #SUB#
Bollomard looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Cole defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bollomard's arms.
Cole trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Bollomard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Bollomard'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#
Bollomard misses with a straight right.
Cole doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bollomard blocks a leg kick.
Bollomard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cole finds it's way round the side to connect with Bollomard's head. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bollomard.
Bollomard sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cole is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The strikes coming from Bollomard are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cole tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole struggling a bit here.
Cole sneaks back into half guard.
Cole is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Cole manages to get to full guard.
Cole trying to keep a closed guard but Bollomard is proving a slippery customer.
Bollomard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cole can't keep his opponent in guard - Bollomard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cole makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cole.
Cole trying to keep a closed guard but Bollomard is proving a slippery customer.
Bollomard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bollomard wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Bollomard looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Cole looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Cole throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bollomard landing with the ground and pound.
Bollomard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cole can do to turn this around?
Cole keeping moving, preventing Bollomard from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Cole is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jacques Bollomard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cole seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bollomard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Bollomard is pushing down on Cole's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cole is fighting to maintain full guard but Bollomard has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cole blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bollomard.
Bollomard is thwarting Cole's attempts to control the position.
Bollomard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cole is trying to get back to full guard.
Bollomard drops an elbow to the side of Cole's head. #SUB2#
Cole is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bollomard pulls his head out easily.
Bollomard trying to mount his opponent but Cole defends it.
Cole tries to roll over but Bollomard keeps him under control.#SUB#
Bollomard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cole sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Cole wants to get back to full guard.
Bollomard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cole knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Bollomard seems content to control.
Bollomard is nestled in close to Cole, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bollomard trying to pass the guard but Cole defending well. #SUB2#
Cole looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Cole looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Cole looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bollomard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Bollomard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Bollomard's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Bollomard looks to score with a jab to the body but Cole is just out of range.
Cole fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bollomard.
Bollomard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bollomard misses the body punch
and Cole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bollomard connects with a single shot there.
Bollomard doesn't manage to clinch there - Cole circles away.
Cole throws a big counter head kick but Bollomard avoids it with no problem.
Cole blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole throws a hook but Bollomard blocks it.
A big left from Cole misses.
Bollomard misses with a right hand
and Cole counters with a three punch combo that has Bollomard backing up. Bollomard nods at Cole to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Bollomard closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cole counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jacques Bollomard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bollomard swings for the body but Cole moves out of range.
Cole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bollomard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bollomard takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bollomard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cole.
James Cole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cole connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bollomard. Bollomard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by Bollomard.
Bollomard misses with a hook.
Bollomard misses with a body shot.
Cole thinks about the counter body kick.
James Cole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bollomard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cole looks to land a left hand but Bollomard moved out of range nicely.
Cole throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bollomard moves out of range as Cole strikes.
Bollomard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bollomard throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Cole throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bollomard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bollomard throws a body shot but no joy.
Bollomard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cole throws a counter combo.
Cole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bollomard misses with a body shot.
Bollomard jabs at Cole's body.
Bollomard swings widly with a right hand
and Cole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bollomard misses with an uppercut. Cole saw that one coming.#T4#
A head kick misses from Cole.
Cole avoids the body shot from Bollomard.
Bollomard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bollomard misses with a series of wild punches.
Bollomard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cole.
Bollomard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cole paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cole pulls out of a head kick attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Cole comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bollomard 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: AKF 73: The King
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
Cobb throws a poor cross that misses
and Davis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Davis checks a leg kick.
Davis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Marciano Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis digs a good hook to Cobb's body.
Cobb fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Davis is out of range.
Davis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cobb backs up against the ropes.
Cobb looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cobb misses with a hook.
Davis tries to clinch there but Cobb circles away.
Davis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Davis misses with a hook to the body
and Cobb finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Davis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cobb has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Davis swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab. #T1#
Davis slips a jab from Cobb.
Davis moves away from the strike by Cobb.
Davis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cobb misses with a head kick.
Davis looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Cobb darts in and clinches Davis up against the ropes.
Cobb lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Davis tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobb lands a right hand that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Davis.
Still in the clinch, Cobb scores with a nice short uppercut.
Davis is working Cobb over against the ropes.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Cobb - that landed with a thud.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2##BC2#
Davis manages to break the clinch.
Cobb misses with a looping right.
Cobb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobb misses with a leg kick
and Davis counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Davis clinches up against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Davis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cobb is keeping busy.
Davis seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Davis wants to get back to striking at distance but Cobb won't allow it.
Cobb working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Davis blocking some punches.
Cobb blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cobb tries a knee to the head but Davis blocks it.
Davis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
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 Marciano Cobb will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cobb checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Davis.
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cobb is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Davis's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Davis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cobb finds it's way round the side to connect with Davis's head. #CUT#It looks like Jonathan Davis has been cut.
Cobb wants to clinch up but Davis keeps it at a distance.
Davis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jonathan Davis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Davis misses with a wild body shot.
Davis throws a leg kick
and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis misses with a wild body shot.
Davis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Cobb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davis.
Davis takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Cobb connects with a right hand. Davis shakes it off.#ROC#Davis is rocked!
Davis walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Davis 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 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Marciano Cobb!
Marciano Cobb was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 209
Date: Nov 30, 2022

#R1#
Crow chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Orsic misses with an uppercut.
Crow tries to clinch up.
Nice jab there from Crow.
Orsic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tran MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Crow avoids the body shot from Orsic.
Orsic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orsic checks a low kick from Crow.#TD2#
Crow closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Crow wants to control but Orsic is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crow fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Crow tries to advance to mount but can't.
Orsic is letting Crow control him for a moment.
Orsic is looking for a sweep.
Crow working the head with strikes.
Crow controls the position. #T1#
Crow tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Crow lands a decent elbow from side control.
Orsic tries to improve position but can't.
Orsic is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Crow off and has taken his back!
Crow is really stuck here. #SUB#
Orsic is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Crow defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Orsic is persistently looking for the submission but Crow is defending it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crow is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Orsic looking for the choke but no joy.
Crow tries to roll but Orsic sticks to his back. #T2##SUB#
Orsic has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Crow has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Crow prevents Orsic from getting a body triangle.
Crow tries to break free. #SUB#
Orsic has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Orsic looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Orsic is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Crow is defending well though. Orsic let's go of the attempt for now.
Orsic trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #SUB#
Orsic is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Crow has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T3#
Crow tries to escape but Orsic has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Orsic misses with an elbow to the head.
Orsic controlling well, preventing Crow from escaping the position.
Orsic throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB#
Orsic is looking for a choke. Crow gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Crow manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Crow wants to control from the top but Orsic keeps moving. #SUB#
Orsic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Crow slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Orsic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Crow stalling.
Orsic works his way to full guard. Good work.
Crow stopping the sweep attempt from Orsic.
Orsic keeping moving, preventing Crow from controlling successfully.
Crow works over Orsic with some ground and pound from guard.
Crow trying to control but Orsic is working from the bottom.
Crow is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Crow works over Orsic with some ground and pound from guard.
Crow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crow trying to control but Orsic is working from the bottom.
Orsic being controlled here, momentarily.
Orsic working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Red Crow will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Crow takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Orsic or perhaps it was just good defense by Crow, which made it look bad. #CL#
Orsic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crow misses with a punch on the inside.
Orsic blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Crow fails to land.
Crow can't get the takedown.
Crow misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Crow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crow fails to land with a series of punches.
Crow walks into a left hand. #T1#
Crow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Orsic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Crow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Crow ducks right into an uppercut from Orsic.
Orsic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Crow walks into a stiff left hand from Orsic.
Orsic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Orsic tries to clinch up but Crow circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Orsic gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crow tries to buck Orsic off but Orsic is having none of it.#SUB#
Orsic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Orsic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Crow avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Orsic.
Orsic working away.
Crow is not content to let Orsic control the position.
Crow is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Orsic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Crow is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Crow is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Orsic off and has taken his back!
Will Crow go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Crow biding his time, looking for the opening.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Crow. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Orsic breaks Crow's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Crow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Orsic's guard. #REVB#
Crow trying to control but Orsic is working from the bottom.
Crow's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Orsic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crow defends well.
Crow trying to control the position from guard on top but Orsic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Crow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orsic is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Orsic looking for a guillotine here but Crow defends easily.
Crow is in close to Orsic's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Orsic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orsic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crow is one step ahead there.
Crow trying to control the position from guard on top but Orsic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crow works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Crow wants to pass the guard but Orsic is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mate Orsic dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Orsic tries to sprawl but Crow drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Crow is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Orsic gets back to full guard.
Crow stopping the sweep attempt from Orsic.
Orsic being controlled here, momentarily.
Crow with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow trying to control but Orsic is working from the bottom.
Crow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Orsic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Orsic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crow controls the pace.#T1#
Crow stopping the sweep attempt from Orsic.
Orsic keeping moving, preventing Crow from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Orsic working for a triangle but Crow defends it easily.
Crow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orsic throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #SUB#
Crow avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Orsic keeping moving, preventing Crow from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Orsic working for a triangle but Crow defends it easily.
Crow connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Crow lands a couple of elbows.
Crow working some strikes from top position.
Crow with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Crow looking to pass the guard.
Crow works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Orsic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crow pulls his head out easily.
Crow perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Orsic gets back to full guard.
Orsic keeping full guard, as Crow tries to pass.
Crow wants to control from the top but Orsic keeps moving. #SUB#
Orsic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Orsic is on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Orsic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crow is keeping the position for now.
Crow is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Orsic trying to control the position from guard on top but Crow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orsic looking to pass the guard.
Orsic is fighting to break Crow's control of his arms but Crow is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Orsic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Orsic trying to control the position from guard on top but Crow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orsic wants to pass the guard but Crow is keeping the position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Orsic preventing the sweep.
Crow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Orsic trying to control but Crow is working from the bottom.
Crow is controlling Orsic's posture.
Crow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Orsic postures up and lands a big shot to Crow's brow.
Crow wants to sweep here but Orsic controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crow managing to control the position.
Orsic passes Crow's left leg - he's now in half guard.

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 Mate Orsic.
I think Orsic 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mate Orsic!
After winning the bout, Mate Orsic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DC 10: Dye vs Late
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
Dharris connects with a right hand. Sobieskiego shakes it off.
Sobieskiego connects with a looping right hand.
Dharris takes a swing at Sobieskiego's ribcage but misses.
Sobieskiego lands with a slapping head kick.
Dharris throws a jab but it's blocked by Sobieskiego.
Dharris lands a head shot.
Dharris scores with a jab to the body.
Dharris cracks Sobieskiego with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sobieskiego avoids the body shot from Dharris .
Dharris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Sobieskiego gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sobieskiego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dharris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sobieskiego lands with a short shot to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Dharris has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dharris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dharris stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dharris wants a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Dharris fails to land.
A short uppercut from Sobieskiego. #TD#
Dharris is trying to trip Sobieskiego. He has hold of a leg but Sobieskiego is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dharris persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T1#
Dharris is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dharris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dharris throws a big right hand that misses.
Dharris postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dharris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dharris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sobieskiego bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dharris 's guard. #REVB#
Sobieskiego trying to control but Dharris is working from the bottom.
Sobieskiego sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dharris can't keep his opponent in guard - Sobieskiego advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Sobieskiego is trying to control. Dharris wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dharris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dharris defends it well.
Dharris tries to roll over but Sobieskiego keeps him under control.
Dharris controlling the position well.
Dharris is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sobieskiego's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sobieskiego's back!#T3#
Sobieskiego trying to control but not successfully.
Dharris has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dharris throwing strikes and Sobieskiego squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Dharris scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dharris misses with a head shot.
Dharris lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sobieskiego hang on?
Sobieskiego tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dharris raining down hammerfists from mount.
Dharris connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dharris controlling the position easily from mount.
Dharris unloading with bombs!#T4#
Dharris punishing his opponent with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sobieskiego can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dharris fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sobieskiego is bucking up trying to escape but Dharris cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sobieskiego manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dharris takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dharris performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hafir Dharris dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sobieskiego fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dharris checks it well.
Sobieskiego lands the left hand.
Sobieskiego displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dharris .
Dharris scores with a jab.
Sobieskiego fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dharris on the side of the head.
Dharris misses with a hook.
Sobieskiego tries a head kick but it misses.
Dharris attempts a counter takedown but Sobieskiego avoids it well and moves away.
Sobieskiego takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sobieskiego circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieskiego misses with a head kick.
Dharris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sobieskiego can do to turn this around?
Dharris avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dharris thuds a left hand into Sobieskiego's body.
Sobieskiego is looking to clinch.
Dharris throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sobieskiego stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Dharris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sobieskiego is breathing heavily.
Dharris lands a slapping body shot.
Dharris misses with a body shot.
Sobieskiego appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Dharris gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dharris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sobieskiego lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sobieskiego wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dharris has him pressed against the cage.
Dharris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sobieskiego lands with a light punch inside.
Sobieskiego lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Dharris .
Sobieskiego gets through Dharris 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sobieskiego has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dharris seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sobieskiego can turn it around.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dharris tries a body shot but Sobieskiego blocks it.
Sobieskiego throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Dharris wants the takedown. Sobieskiego is fighting it off but Dharris persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sobieskiego's guard against the cage.
Dharris trying to control the position from guard on top but Sobieskiego is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dharris 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. #T2#
Dharris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dharris wants to control from the top but Sobieskiego keeps moving.
Dharris chips away with some ground and pound.
Dharris slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dharris postures up in Sobieskiego's guard and throws a big left but Sobieskiego blocks it. #T3#
Dharris looking to pass the guard.
Dharris throws a strike but Sobieskiego rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Sobieskiego trying to control but Dharris is working from the bottom.
Sobieskiego wants to stand and escape but instead Dharris has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Sobieskiego keeping full guard, as Dharris tries to pass.
Dharris throwing strikes from guard but Sobieskiego blocks nicely.
Dharris throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Dharris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dharris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dharris scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dharris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dharris wants to control from the top but Sobieskiego keeps moving.
Dharris is looking to pass into half guard but Sobieskiego pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sobieskiego is in guard.#REVB#
Dharris pulls Sobieskiego in close to prevent any damage.
Sobieskiego sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dharris 's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hafir Dharris dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dharris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dharris keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sobieskiego lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dharris with a poor takedown
and Sobieskiego counters with a stiff right hand.
Sobieskiego slaps away a takedown attempt from Dharris , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sobieskiego doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dharris .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hafir Dharris . That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Sobieskiego. That snapped Dharris 's head back.
Sobieskiego misses with a low kick.
Dharris misses the body punch
and Sobieskiego connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dharris cracks Sobieskiego with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Sobieskiego throws a leg kick #TD#
and Dharris counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sobieskiego won't be happy with that.
Sobieskiego is looking to get back to his feet here but Dharris is keeping cool and he's managed to take Sobieskiego's back.
Dharris is landing with strikes. Sobieskiego can't take much more of this.
Sobieskiego tries to escape but Dharris has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dharris is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Sobieskiego. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Dharris missing with strikes from the back.
Dharris is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dharris just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #T2#
Dharris softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Sobieskiego takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dharris is punishing Sobieskiego with strikes - can he finish him?!
Sobieskiego is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Dharris 's hooks.
The referee warns Sobieskiego that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #ROC#Sobieskiego is rocked!
Dharris with shots to the head and body - Sobieskiego looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sobieskiego is still in real trouble! Can Dharris finish him?
Oooooh, big shot lands for Dharris ! Sobieskiego is hurt baaadly! Dharris is firing away with more strikes - Sobieskiego is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hafir Dharris !
After winning the bout, Hafir Dharris thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 206
Date: Nov 23, 2022

#R1#
An inside leg kick from Gascoigne misses.
Manivong throws a lazy body kick
and Gascoigne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gascoigne tries to clinch but Manivong is having none of it.
Manivong punishes Gascoigne's body with a nice straight punch.
Manivong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manivong lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#It looks like Paul Gascoigne has been cut.
Gascoigne takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Gascoigne was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Manivong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manivong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gascoigne.
Paul Gascoigne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manivong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Gascoigne fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Manivong, pushing him back against the cage.
Gascoigne misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Gascoigne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gascoigne lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Manivong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gascoigne or not.
Gascoigne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manivong throws a punch but it's blocked by Gascoigne.
Gascoigne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Manivong has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#BC#
Gascoigne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manivong blocks a head kick by Gascoigne.
Manivong throws a big shot that misses.
Manivong throws out a powerful jab.
Manivong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gascoigne connects with a leg kick.
Gascoigne lands with a shot to the body.
Gascoigne connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Manivong momentarily.
Manivong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gascoigne.
Paul Gascoigne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Gascoigne throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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 shot to the liver by Gascoigne. Beautiful body shot.
Gascoigne throws a looping overhand right but Manivong ducks down to avoid it.
Gascoigne throws a head kick that misses.
Gascoigne moves out of range as Manivong throws a body kick.
Manivong moves to clinch but Gascoigne breaks away
and Gascoigne counters with a straight right hand.
Manivong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gascoigne tries to clinch there but Manivong circles away.
Manivong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Gascoigne moves in looking to clinch but Manivong pushes him off.
A telegraphed right hand from Manivong misses the target.
Gascoigne moves out of range as Manivong strikes.
Manivong blocks a head kick by Gascoigne.
Good leg kick by Gascoigne.
Manivong slips a jab from Gascoigne.
Gascoigne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A shot to the body from Gascoigne misses
and Manivong counters with an outside leg kick.
Manivong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gascoigne.
Manivong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gascoigne throws a head kick but Manivong moves out of range. #T4#
Gascoigne darts in trying to clinch
and Manivong counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gascoigne throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gascoigne misses the shot to the body.
Gascoigne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manivong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gascoigne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manivong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gascoigne at a distance.
Manivong thuds a left hand into Gascoigne's body.
Gascoigne is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manivong cracks Gascoigne with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gascoigne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manivong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Gascoigne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Gascoigne'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#
Manivong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Manivong swings for the body but Gascoigne moves out of range.
Gascoigne wants to land a leg kick but Manivong is out of range.
Manivong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gascoigne looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Manivong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manivong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gascoigne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Manivong's sensitive parts. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascoigne throws a head punch that misses.
Manivong misses with a punch on the inside.
Manivong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gascoigne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gascoigne misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
A short right from Gascoigne.
Manivong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Manivong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gascoigne's elbow.
Gascoigne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gascoigne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Manivong backwards.
Manivong blocks a body shot from Gascoigne.
Manivong blocking some punches.
Manivong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gascoigne misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Manivong gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gascoigne trying to keep a closed guard but Manivong is proving a slippery customer.
Manivong trying to control but Gascoigne is working from the bottom.
Manivong tries to free his leg and advance position but Gascoigne is retaining full guard.
Gascoigne trying to keep a closed guard but Manivong is proving a slippery customer.
Manivong wants to pass the guard but Gascoigne is keeping the position.
Gascoigne pulls Manivong in to control the position. #T2#
Gascoigne looking to control. #SUB2#
Manivong drops back looking for a leg! Gascoigne is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gascoigne manages to kick Manivong off! Manivong jumps back into Gascoigne's guard. #SUB#
Gascoigne is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Manivong is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gascoigne is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gascoigne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manivong.
Manivong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gascoigne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gascoigne is trying to keep Manivong in close.
Manivong tries to free his leg and advance position but Gascoigne is retaining full guard.
Gascoigne will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Gascoigne looking for a guillotine here but Manivong defends easily.
Gascoigne is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Manivong trying to control but Gascoigne is working from the bottom.
Manivong postures up in Gascoigne's guard and throws a big left but Gascoigne blocks it.
Gascoigne is trying to keep Manivong in close. #SUB2#
Manivong drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Manivong jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gascoigne keeping moving, preventing Manivong from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Manivong is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gascoigne is trying to keep Manivong in close.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Manivong trying to control but Gascoigne is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gascoigne throws a head kick but Manivong moves out of range. #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.
Gascoigne with a nice calf kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gascoigne.
Manivong throws a nice looking combination but Gascoigne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gascoigne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gascoigne throws a lazy uppercut
letting Manivong counter with a right hand.
Manivong throws a body punch but Gascoigne moves out of range.
Manivong lands a glancing blow to the side of Gascoigne's head.#CUT2#Paul Gascoigne's cut is getting worse.
Manivong throws a series of punches but Gascoigne moves out of range.
Gascoigne misses with a lunging right hand
and Manivong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good leg kick by Gascoigne.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akuma Manivong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Gascoigne'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Gascoigne looks to land a left hand but Manivong moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Gascoigne.
Gascoigne tries to close the distance and clinch but Manivong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gascoigne backing away here, and Manivong unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gascoigne throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Manivong counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Manivong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manivong tries a body shot but Gascoigne blocks it.
Gascoigne blocking some punches.
Gascoigne tries to work over Manivong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Manivong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gascoigne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gascoigne is looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascoigne throws a right hand that Manivong ducks under and follows up with a left that Manivong also avoids with ease.
Paul Gascoigne is winning the standup battle so far.
Manivong misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gascoigne. #T1#
Gascoigne misses with a head kick.
Manivong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Manivong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gascoigne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manivong throws an off balance right hand
and Gascoigne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gascoigne fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gascoigne fails in his attempt to clinch.
Manivong thows a left - swing and a miss!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Manivong.
Manivong lands a leg kick that knocks Gascoigne off balance momentarily.
Gascoigne throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Manivong counters with a single leg into guard. Gascoigne didn't expect that. #T2#
Manivong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gascoigne is trying to keep Manivong in close.
Manivong with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manivong wants to control from the top but Gascoigne keeps moving.
Gascoigne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manivong throwing strikes from guard but Gascoigne blocks nicely.
Manivong trying to control but Gascoigne is working from the bottom.
Manivong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Manivong trying to control the position from guard on top but Gascoigne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gascoigne is looking for a triangle here but Manivong uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SUB2#
Manivong wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gascoigne, who protects the arm well.
Gascoigne is looking to regain half guard here but Manivong keeps moving and retains side control.
Akuma Manivong has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB2#
Manivong tries for a kimura but Gascoigne is defending well. #SUB2#
Manivong looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gascoigne is trying to control Manivong's posture but Manivong avoids it. #SUB2#
Manivong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Manivong tries for a kimura but Gascoigne is defending well.
Gascoigne is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gascoigne manages to get back to half guard.
Manivong works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gascoigne tries to hold on but Manivong pushes him away.
Gascoigne is looking to improve his position but Manivong isn't that keen on the idea.
Manivong thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Manivong prevents Gascoigne from getting the reversal.
Manivong throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Manivong thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Gascoigne tries to hold on but Manivong postures up.
Gascoigne can't escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akuma Manivong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Manivong has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akuma Manivong!
After the fight, Akuma Manivong was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 206
Date: Nov 23, 2022

#R1#
Barnes throws a poor cross that misses
and Beardsley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Barnes there.
Beardsley ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes looks to throw the jab but Beardsley is out of range.
Beardsley throwing a counter right hand but Barnes manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Beardsley.
Beardsley moves away from the strike by Barnes.
Beardsley half committed to a counter leg kick.
Barnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Beardsley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#It looks like Drew Barnes has been cut.
Beardsley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barnes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Beardsley. Barnes shrugs it off though.
Beardsley swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Barnes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beardsley is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
Barnes is in close to Beardsley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barnes stands up over Beardsley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Beardsley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barnes won't allow Beardsley to sweep him here. #T1#
Barnes distracts Beardsley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Beardsley seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Beardsley managing to control the position.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnes forces his way into half guard.
Barnes drops an elbow to the side of Beardsley's head. #CUT2#It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut.
Beardsley moves into full guard.
Beardsley is adopting a defensive guard.
Barnes cracks Beardsley with a solid left hand.
Barnes lands a couple of elbows.
Barnes content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beardsley trying to control the position.
My spies in Mentor Gym inform me that Barnes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2##SUB#
Beardsley has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Barnes is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Beardsley.
Beardsley is looking to reverse the position.
Barnes is chipping away with strikes.
Beardsley takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Barnes lands a nice forearm strike.
Beardsley regains half guard.
Barnes drops an elbow to the side of Beardsley's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beardsley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beardsley wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Beardsley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Ground and pound from Barnes.
Barnes is nestled in close to Beardsley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beardsley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barnes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Beardsley taking some punishment here, with Barnes in his half guard. #CUT2#Peter Beardsley's cut is getting worse.
Barnes scoring with strikes to the body and head. #CUT2#Peter Beardsley's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Barnes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC2#Beardsley is rocked!#CUT2#Jeez, Peter Beardsley's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Drew Barnes!
Drew Barnes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ENIGMA 136
Date: Nov 20, 2022

#R1#
Bonesteel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Bonesteel has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Darawan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Darawan throws a good cross that connects.
Darawan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bonesteel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bonesteel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bonesteel throws a poor cross that misses
and Darawan counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like BIshop Bonesteel has been cut.
Darawan misses the jab.
It looked like Bonesteel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bonesteel misses the jab.
As Bonesteel backs off Darawan throws a huge counter combo but Bonesteel manages to avoid it all.
Darawan tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Bonesteel gets a clinch.
Bonesteel working aggressively here.
Darawan misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Darawan.
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 head punch blocked on the inside by Darawan.
Bonesteel lands an uppercut.
Bonesteel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Bonesteel misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Darawan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bonesteel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bonesteel misses with the combination.
Darawan scores with a punch to the head.
Nice jab there from Bonesteel. #CUT#It looks like Petcharon Darawan has been cut.
Bonesteel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Darawan.
Darawan lands a glancing blow to the side of Bonesteel's head.
Darawan misses with a right hand
and Bonesteel counters with a straight right hand.
Darawan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonesteel.
Darawan moves out of range as Bonesteel strikes.#T2#
A low kick from Bonesteel misses
enabling Darawan to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonesteel throws a shot to the body.
Bonesteel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Darawan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Darawan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Darawan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Darawan throws an off balance right hand
and Bonesteel counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Darawan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Darawan throws a jab when Bonesteel was well out of range.
It looked like Bonesteel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bonesteel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Darawan.
Bonesteel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #KD#
Bonesteel lands a big head kick that sends Darawan tumbling to the mat! Bonesteel takes a step backwards and waves Darawan back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Darawan is rocked!
Bonesteel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Darawan is still on wobbly legs! Can Bonesteel finish him?
Bonesteel fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Bonesteel tries a head kick but it misses.
Darawan checks a low kick from Bonesteel.
Darawan seems to have recovered his senses.
Darawan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bonesteel misses with the combination.
Darawan throws a poor cross that misses
and Bonesteel counters with a left and a right that stings Darawan.
Bonesteel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Darawan.
Darawan misses with a hook. Bonesteel ducked under it nicely.
Bonesteel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Bonesteel throws a sloppy head kick
and Darawan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bonesteel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Darawan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Bonesteel finds it's target.
Darawan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Darawan misses with an uppercut. Bonesteel saw that one coming.
Darawan misses with a right hand
and Bonesteel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Darawan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Darawan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That kick from Darawan tenderised Bonesteel's leg. Bonesteel is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darawan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bonesteel counters with a two punch combo.
Bonesteel connects with a leg kick.
Darawan misses with an uppercut
and Bonesteel counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

BIshop Bonesteel dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bonesteel moves out of range of the strikes.
Bonesteel feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL#
Bonesteel moves into range and clinches up with Darawan.
Bonesteel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Darawan avoids it.
Darawan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bonesteel tries to throw a body punch but Darawan avoids it by throwing Bonesteel back against the cage.
Bonesteel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Darawan misses with some punches.
Darawan is trying to break the clinch but Bonesteel has him pressed against the cage.
Bonesteel blocking some punches.
A short right from Darawan.
Darawan has had enough of the clinch but Bonesteel keeps him there for the moment.
Darawan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Darawan tries to circle away but Bonesteel has him pinned against the cage.
Bonesteel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darawan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bonesteel working aggressively here.
Bonesteel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darawan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bonesteel misses with some punches.
Bonesteel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Darawan is trying to break the clinch but Bonesteel is controlling him.#T1##BC2#
Darawan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bonesteel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Darawan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Darawan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bonesteel throws a head kick that misses.
Darawan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Darawan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bonesteel.
Darawan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bonesteel is out of range.
Bonesteel sizes up Darawan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Darawan keeps the fight on the outside.
Bonesteel blocks a jab.
Bonesteel half committed to a counter leg kick.#T2#
Bonesteel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bonesteel throws an off balance right hand
and Darawan counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darawan throws a shot from downtown. Bonesteel moves away and avoids it.
Darawan catches Bonesteel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Darawan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bonesteel digs a good body shot into Darawan's ribs.
Bonesteel wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Darawan! But no joy.#CL#
Bonesteel moves into the clinch.#T3##BC2#
Darawan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bonesteel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bonesteel slips under a jab from Darawan.
Darawan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bonesteel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bonesteel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Darawan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bonesteel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bonesteel scores with a leg kick.
Darawan lands a slapping body shot.
Bonesteel lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#That has opened up Petcharon Darawan's cut even more.#T4#
Bonesteel checks a leg kick nicely.
Darawan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bonesteel counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonesteel moves in looking to clinch but Darawan pushes him off.#KD#
Bonesteel lands a left and a right that send Darawan crashing to the mat, dazed. Bonesteel thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Bonesteel scores with a shot to the body.
Darawan moves out of range as Bonesteel strikes.
Bonesteel throws out a leg kick but Darawan moves out of range and Bonesteel only half commits.
Darawan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Bonesteel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bonesteel wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

BIshop Bonesteel dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Bonesteel throws a hook but Darawan blocks it.
Darawan checks a low kick from Bonesteel.
Darawan missing with a left hand there. Bonesteel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bonesteel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Darawan avoids the head kick by Bonesteel.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Darawan! But no joy.
Darawan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Darawan throws a right hand that Bonesteel ducks under and follows up with a left that Bonesteel also avoids with ease.
Bonesteel is looking to clinch.
Bonesteel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darawan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Darawan blocks a leg kick.
Darawan misses with a straight right.
Darawan throws out a loose jab but Bonesteel uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Bonesteel tries to close the distance and clinch but Darawan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Darawan! But no joy.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A telegraphed right hand from Darawan misses the target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bonesteel.
Bonesteel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Darawan throws a right hand that misses
and Bonesteel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bonesteel ducks under a wild hook from Darawan.
Bonesteel misses with a body shot.
Darawan lands a nice shot that snaps Bonesteel's head back.
BIshop Bonesteel is winning the standup battle so far.
Darawan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Darawan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bonesteel scoring well with a low kick there.
Bonesteel cracks Darawan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Bonesteel tries to clinch
and Darawan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bonesteel misses with a leg kick
and Darawan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Bonesteel is rocked!
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!
Darawan throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Bonesteel counters with a nice right hand that sends Darawan toppling to the canvas! Darawan scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bonesteel finish him?!
Oh Bonesteel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bonesteel tries a low kick but Darawan avoids it.
Bonesteel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Darawan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bonesteel's knee momentarily.
Bonesteel seems to have got his legs back now.
Darawan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Darawan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A countering left hand to the body from Darawan misses.
Darawan blocks a head kick by Bonesteel.
Bonesteel looks up at the clock. Bad move! Darawan lands a right hand from hell, dropping Bonesteel. Darawan pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Petcharon Darawan!
Petcharon Darawan is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Petcharon Darawan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Cuntmara vs Big Mouth
Date: Nov 20, 2022

#R1#
Cole looks to land a right hand but Tonon moved out of range.
Tonon shoots in looking for a takedown but Cole manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tonon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cole throws a quick counter head kick but Tonon was just out of range.
A head kick misses from Cole.
Cole lands with a slapping head kick.
Tonon is looking to clinch but Cole is avoiding it.
Cole misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD2#
Tonon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Tonon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cole wants to control but Tonon is keeping busy.
Tonon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cole!
Tonon trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1#
Tonon connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Cole keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tonon tries to control but Cole wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonon avoids the attempt from Cole to control.
Tonon tries to control but Cole wriggling away.
Tonon lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tonon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tonon trying to control but Cole is having none of it. #T2#
Tonon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cole really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cole wants to control but Tonon is having none of it.
Cole is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tonon trying to control but Cole is having none of it.
Cole taking shots to the head. #T3#
Cole keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Tonon connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tonon looking to control but Cole is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cole wants to hold on but Tonon pushes him away.
Tonon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cole is looking to escape.
Cole can't escape the position.
Tonon cracks Cole with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tonon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tonon avoids the attempt from Cole to control.
Tonon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tonon avoids the attempt from Cole to control.#T4#
Tonon wants to control the pace but Cole is squirming around nicely.
Cole is desperately trying to improve his position but Tonon has a good base and remains in mount.
Tonon tries to control but Cole wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cole sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Tonon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Tonon drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cole can't keep his opponent in guard - Tonon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tonon is keen to just control but Cole is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Tonon is working for a submission of some sort.
Tonon is looking to advance position but Cole won't allow it.
Tonon trying to control the action but Cole is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cole is trying to control but can't.
Tonon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tonon prevents Cole from improving his position.#T1#
Tonon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cole knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Tonon 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.
Tonon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cole knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tonon trying to control from half guard but Cole is working away.
Cole keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cole trying to control but Tonon postures up.
Tonon lands strikes from half guard.
Cole is trying to maintain the position but Tonon is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cole is not content to let Tonon control the position.
Tonon works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on Cole's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tonon working the ground and pound.
Tonon moves into full mount!
Tonon controlling the pace for now.
Tonon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cole is looking to escape.
Tonon landing strikes from the mount.
Cole is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3#
Tonon trying to control but Cole is having none of it.
Cole tries to lock up and control but Tonon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tonon with a couple of short strikes.#SUB2#
Tonon working for a guillotine from mount but Cole is in no mood to give up.
Tonon prevents Cole from getting the reversal.
Tonon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cole is looking to escape.
Tonon punching from mount but Cole doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T4#
Cole really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Damian Tonon has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Tonon looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Tonon wants to control the pace but Cole is squirming around nicely.
Cole wants to control but Tonon is having none of it.
Tonon controlling from the full mount.
Tonon tries to control but Cole wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cole tries to lock up and control but Tonon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tonon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Tonon 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#
Tonon scores with a body shot.
Tonon dives in and grabs Cole's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cole pushes down on Tonon's head and hops out.
It looked like Cole was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cole tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Damian Tonon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tonon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tonon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tonon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cole.
Tonon throws a hook but Cole avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon throws a shot to the body.
Cole drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Cole.
Tonon connects with a body shot that sends Cole's belly button to the back.
Cole looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1##TD2#
Tonon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cole is trying to defend but Tonon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tonon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tonon is keen to just control but Cole is a slippery customer.
Cole is looking for a sweep. Tonon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tonon trying to control the action but Cole is working from the bottom.
Tonon thows a huge punch but Cole dodges it nicely.
Tonon passes to full mount!
Tonon wants to control the pace but Cole is squirming around nicely.
Tonon controlling his opponent.
James Cole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cole is trying desperately to improve position.
Cole bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Tonon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tonon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tonon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Cole works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cole wants to pass to mount but Tonon is defending the position.
Cole controlling the pace.
Cole is pressing down on Tonon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tonon is holding on for now.
Tonon trying to hold on to Cole's head to control him but Cole postures up.
Cole is trying to control the action in half guard but Tonon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tonon moves into full guard.
Cole preventing the sweep. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cole looking to pass the guard.
Cole wants to control from the top but Tonon keeps moving. #SUB2#
Tonon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at Gym inform us that Tonon has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Tonon working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Cole drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tonon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tonon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tonon! #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cole struggling a bit here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Tonon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tonon 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 26:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SMASH: Chaos vs Nurmagomedov
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Menshikov.
Kim Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menshikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#KD2#
Jones lands a big head kick that sends Menshikov tumbling to the mat! Jones takes a step backwards and waves Menshikov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Menshikov is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Maxim Menshikov has been cut.
Jones throws a hook but Menshikov avoids it easily.
Oh Menshikov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Menshikov walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Menshikov limp body while Jones jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kim Jones!
Kim Jones was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 200
Date: Nov 02, 2022

#R1#
Alderidge lands a jab.
Alderidge has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Crow lands with a hook. Alderidge tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Crow throws a looping overhand right but Alderidge ducks down to avoid it.
Alderidge sizes up Crow with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big left from Crow misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alderidge to score with a decent uppercut.
Crow pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Alderidge back to the cage. Crow follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Ranger Alderidge has been cut.#TD2#
Crow shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Crow was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T1#
Alderidge being controlled for a moment.
Crow throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Crow slows the pace down.
Alderidge avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Crow.
Crow wants to control but Alderidge is keeping him busy.
Alderidge is looking to regain half guard here but Crow keeps moving and retains side control.
Crow working 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.
Crow is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Alderidge will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Alderidge dodges the ground and pound from Crow.
Alderidge is looking to regain half guard here but Crow keeps moving and retains side control.
Crow wants to control but Alderidge is keeping him busy.
Alderidge defending against the ground and pound.
Crow trying to control the position but Alderidge is working away.
Crow throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Crow throwing strikes but Alderidge manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Alderidge looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Crow is avoiding damage well. #T3#
Crow is looking to reverse the position.
Crow has one of Alderidge's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Crow tries to improve position but can't.
Crow is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Crow is not content to let Alderidge control the position.
Crow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The strikes coming from Alderidge are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Crow manages to get back to half guard.
Alderidge scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Crow keeping control of the position.
Crow is staying active underneath Alderidge, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alderidge takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Alderidge not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Crow is controlling Alderidge's trapped leg to prevent Alderidge from advancing to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crow tries to roll over but Alderidge keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alderidge not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Red Crow will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ranger Alderidge'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#
A head kick misses from Crow.
Alderidge seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Crow wants to clinch up but Alderidge keeps it at a distance.
Alderidge throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crow stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crow misses with a wild combination.
Alderidge misses with a body shot.
Crow throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alderidge moves away from the strike by Crow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Alderidge finds it's target.
A combination from Crow does no damage.
Alderidge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crow moves away.#T1#
Crow throws a hook but Alderidge blocks it.
Alderidge appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Crow connects with a solid leg kick.
Alderidge throws a low kick but Crow avoids it.
Crow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alderidge was well out of range. Poor timing from Crow.
Alderidge swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Alderidge throws a low kick, looking for Crow's leg but Crow calmly moves out of range.
Alderidge moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alderidge shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Crow wants to clinch
and Alderidge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alderidge defends it nicely.#T2#
Alderidge throws a lazy uppercut
and Crow finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Alderidge keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Crow moves to clinch but Alderidge breaks away
and Alderidge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot lands for Alderidge.
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!
Crow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alderidge.#T3#
Alderidge moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alderidge scores with a hook.
Alderidge punishes Crow's body with a nice straight punch.
Crow throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Alderidge moves into the clinch.
Alderidge makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Crow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick from Alderidge misses
and Crow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Alderidge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alderidge misses with a looping right.
Alderidge moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCrow.
Alderidge misses with a looping right.
Crow goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T4#
Crow ducks right into an uppercut from Alderidge.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crow misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Crow.
Crow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alderidge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crow chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alderidge can pounce on him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alderidge.
Alderidge misses with a jab to the body
and Crow counters with a nice leg kick.
Crow looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slow jab from Crow misses its intended target.
As Crow tries to get set, Alderidge tries to push him back and clinch up but Crow manages to avoid the attempt.
Alderidge shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ranger Alderidge dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ranger Alderidge's cut.
That's time! Alderidge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Alderidge fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Crow.
Crow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Crow darts in looking for a takedown but Alderidge gets double underhooks and turns Crow into the cage.
Nice uppercut there from Crow.
The crowd cheers as Crow lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alderidge doesn't seem phased though.
Ranger Alderidge is winning the standup battle so far.
Alderidge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow throws a looping overhand right but Alderidge ducks down to avoid it.
Alderidge scores with a punch to the head.
Alderidge slips a jab from Crow.
It looked like Alderidge wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crow tries to bum rush Alderidge with a series of wild strikes but Alderidge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alderidge feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Crow throws a head kick that misses.
Crow needs to keep his hands up - Alderidge had a free shot at his head there.
Crow throws a shot from downtown. Alderidge moves away and avoids it.
Ranger Alderidge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crow has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alderidge finds it's way round the side to connect with Crow's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alderidge.
Alderidge loads up on a big right hand but Crow slips the punch.
A low kick from Alderidge is predictable there
and Crow counters with a nice uppercut.
Crow throws a hook to the side of Alderidge's head but Alderidge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alderidge scores with a hook to the body. Crow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Alderidge dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crow. That did some damage!#CL2#
Crow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alderidge blocks an uppercut.
Alderidge tries to land knees in the clinch but Crow avoids the damage to the body.
Crow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alderidge gets underhooks to prevent Crow's takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Alderidge.
Alderidge connects with a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crow.
Crow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alderidge's elbow.
Alderidge creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Crow's defenses.
Crow is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ranger Alderidge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Red Crow.
Crow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alderidge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alderidge lands a hook that snaps the head of Crow backwards.
Alderidge lands a left hand.
Alderidge pushes Crow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alderidge digs a right hand underneath Crow's ribcage. Crow let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alderidge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alderidge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Crow has a couple of punches blocked by Alderidge.
Crow lands with a short shot to the head.
Alderidge lands with a light punch inside.
Alderidge misses with some punches.
Crow lands a hook that snaps the head of Alderidge backwards.
Alderidge makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alderidge scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alderidge blocks an uppercut.
Crow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alderidge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alderidge swings wildly with an uppercut but Crow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alderidge stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alderidge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Alderidge.
Alderidge softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alderidge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crow tries to throw a body punch but Alderidge avoids it by throwing Crow back against the cage.
Alderidge tries a knee to the head but Crow blocks it.
Alderidge lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4##BC2#
Crow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick from Crow misses.
Crow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alderidge.
Alderidge thumps Crow with a low kick.
Good exchange - Alderidge coming out on top.
Alderidge connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crow. Crow circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alderidge takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alderidge lands with an uppercut that bounces Crow off the cage and back into range.
Red Crow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Crow.
Crow throws a lazy right hand but Alderidge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ranger Alderidge showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alderidge 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ranger Alderidge!
Our winner, Ranger Alderidge, 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: SMASH: Chaos vs Mountain 3
Date: Oct 30, 2022

#R1#
Cole avoids the body shot from Hakekia.
It looked like Cole was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hakekia.
The fighters circling - Hakekia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hakekia works the jab nicely.
Hakekia looks to throw a body kick
and Cole counters with a stiff right hand.
Hakekia attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hakekia lands a jab to the nose.
Hakekia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cole. Cole circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hakekia lands a jab to the nose.
Cole blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia with the inside leg kick.
Cole connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hakekia. Hakekia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hakekia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cole.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakekia looks to throw a body kick
letting Cole counter with a right hand. #T1#
Hakekia delivers a nice body kick.
Hakekia with a jab.
Hakekia darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hakekia wants to land a leg kick but Cole is out of range.
Hakekia throws out a leg kick but Cole moves out of range and Hakekia only half commits.
Cole lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cole blocks a jab.#KD#
Cole lands a big head kick that sends Hakekia tumbling to the mat! Cole takes a step backwards and waves Hakekia back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Hakekia is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Alika Hakekia has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crack! A monster head kick from Cole and Hakekia falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Cole!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). James Cole!
James Cole was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Alika Hakekia spoke after the fight, saying 'Im Sorry Uso'.

Event: DC 4: Ahearn vs Havran
Date: Oct 29, 2022

#R1#
P Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sobieskiego scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sobieskiego throws a shot from downtown. P Cruz moves away and avoids it.
P Cruz circles away from the clinch attempt.
P Cruz tests Sobieskiego's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've been told by P Cruz's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sobieskiego fakes a jab and throws a low kick but P Cruz checks it well.
Sobieskiego showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from P Cruz.
Sobieskiego throws a series of punches but P Cruz avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from P Cruz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
P Cruz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
P Cruz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sobieskiego counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
P Cruz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sobieskiego looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sobieskiego scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Sobieskiego misses its intended target. #CL#
Sobieskiego tries to keep at a distance but P Cruz has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Sobieskiego misses with some punches.
Sobieskiego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
P Cruz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sobieskiego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
P Cruz tries to throw a body punch but Sobieskiego avoids it by throwing P Cruz back against the cage.
Sobieskiego throws a punch but it's blocked by P Cruz.
Sobieskiego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Sobieskiego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
P Cruz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sobieskiego counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sobieskiego scores with a nice strike.
P Cruz keeps Sobieskiego at a distance using the push kick.
Sobieskiego tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
P Cruz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sobieskiego just manages to avoid it.
Ricardo P Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
P Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
P Cruz throws a low kick, looking for Sobieskiego's leg but Sobieskiego calmly moves out of range.
P Cruz throws a nice looking combination but Sobieskiego bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Sobieskiego was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Sobieskiego throws a looping overhand right but P Cruz ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Sobieskiego has closed the distance and engaged P Cruz in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
P Cruz blocks an uppercut. #BC#
P Cruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
P Cruz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A big left from P Cruz misses.
P Cruz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Sobieskiego's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
P Cruz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
P Cruz misses with a wild combination.
P Cruz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
P Cruz throws a hook but Sobieskiego avoids it easily.
As P Cruz backs off Sobieskiego throws a huge counter combo but P Cruz manages to avoid it all.
A head kick misses from Sobieskiego.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Sobieskiego works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC2#P Cruz is rocked!
P Cruz misses with a combination
and Sobieskiego counters with a thumping low kick.
Oh P Cruz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
P Cruz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sobieskiego counters with a thumping low kick.
P Cruz misses with a looping right.
Look low, kick high! Sobieskiego uses the oldest trick in the book to send P Cruz tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Sobieskiego is absolutely delighted - when P Cruz wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jana Iii Sobieskiego!
In his post fight interview, Jana Iii Sobieskiego started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: AKF FN | Jovanovic vs. Taz
Date: Oct 28, 2022

#R1#
Cannabino throws a right hand that Cobb ducks under and follows up with a left that Cobb also avoids with ease.
Nice uppercut there from Cannabino.
Cannabino takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cannabino takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cannabino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobb.
Cannabino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Cobb.#CUT2#It looks like Emporio Cannabino has been cut.
Cannabino throws a head kick that misses.
Cobb cracks Cannabino with a good jab.
Cobb misses with a looping left.
A jab lands there for Cobb.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cannabino throws a head kick that misses #KD2#
and Cobb counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Cannabino on his ass! Cannabino wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!
Cannabino lands with a nice combination. Cobb backs away looking to recover.
Cobb looks to throw the jab but Cannabino is out of range.
Cobb scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Cobb cracks Cannabino with an open hand slap.#CL#
Cannabino darts in and clinches Cobb up against the ropes.
Cannabino is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cobb gets through Cannabino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Cobb.
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land.
Cannabino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cannabino dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Cannabino.
Cobb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cannabino backwards.
A short uppercut from Cannabino.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
Cannabino lands a hook that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Cobb.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Cannabino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cobb lands a body shot.
Cobb has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cannabino seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cobb can turn it around.
Cannabino blocking some punches.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Cannabino. #BC2#
Cobb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cannabino blocks a head kick by Cobb.
Cobb lands with a right hand.
Cannabino takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cobb misses with a few strikes there.
Cannabino shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cobb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cannabino throws a big counter combination but Cobb scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cannabino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb throws a head kick but Cannabino moves out of range.
Marciano Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cannabino goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cannabino avoids the head kick by Cobb.
Cobb 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.

Having scored a knockdown, Marciano Cobb should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on Emporio Cannabino'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#
Cobb takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good standup being displayed there by Cobb as he connects with a hook.
Cobb throws a leg kick that misses.
Cobb lands an overhand right.
Cannabino is looking to clinch.
Cannabino checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cobb chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cobb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cannabino seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A head kick misses from Cannabino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick and Cannabino moves out of range easily.
Cannabino misses with a head kick.
Cobb has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cannabino wants to clinch up but Cobb keeps it at a distance.
Cannabino throws a lazy body kick
and Cobb counters with a low kick, right behind Cannabino 's knee. #T1#
Cannabino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cobb tries a head kick but it misses.
Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cannabino moves away.
Cobb misses with a low kick.
Cannabino misses with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cobb.
Emporio Cannabino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cannabino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cobb's sensitive parts.
Cobb throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobb misses with a head kick.
Cobb misses with a leg kick
and Cannabino counters with a series of strikes. Cobb will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cannabino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cobb throws a chopping leg kick but Cannabino manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cannabino on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cobb. Cobb obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Cannabino pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Cannabino rushes Cobb and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cobb.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Cannabino.
Cannabino throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cannabino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cobb throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cobb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cannabinos head.
Cobb lands a right hand.
Cannabino is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cobb is keeping busy.
Marciano Cobb seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cobb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cannabino tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cannabino prevents a body shot from Cobb.
Cannabino cracks Cobb with a nice body shot.
Cobb throws an elbow but it misses.
Cannabino working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marciano Cobb will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Emporio Cannabino's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Cobb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cobb misses with a left hand
and Cannabino counters with a stiff right hand.
Cannabino ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Cannabino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab.
Cannabino throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cannabino!
Cobb tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cannabino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cobb avoids the head kick by Cannabino.
Cobb looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannabino fails to land with a series of punches.
Cobb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cannabino.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cannabino.
Cannabino drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Cannabino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Cannabino misses.
No joy there for Cannabino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cobb pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Cannabino has Cobb up against the ropes in a clinch.
Marciano Cobb is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cannabino taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cannabino lands an uppercut.
Cannabino struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Cobb lands a nice shot to the body.
Cannabino is trying to push Cobb away but Cobb has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Cobb breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Cobb closes the distance and pushes Cannabino back into the ropes.
Cannabino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Cobb blocks a body shot from Cannabino. #BC2#
Cobb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cannabino throws a head kick that misses.
Cobb looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marciano Cobb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cannabino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobb.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cannabino scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cannabino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cobb throws a big counter head kick but Cannabino avoids it with no problem.
Cobb throws a series of strikes that have Cannabino backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobb is looking to clinch but Cannabino is avoiding it.
Cannabino throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cobb.#CL2#
Cobb fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cannabino, pushing him back against the ropes.
Cobb lands a damaging elbow. #BC#
Cannabino breaks the clinch.
Cobb moves out of range of the body kick from Cannabino.
Cobb throws a big counter head kick but Cannabino avoids it with no problem.
Emporio Cannabino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Cobb rushes Cannabino and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emporio Cannabino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cobb 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marciano Cobb!
Marciano Cobb bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 198
Date: Oct 26, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Republic gets a double leg takedown into Beardsley's guard.
Republic told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SU2#
Republic stands and steps away. Beardsley gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Beardsley moves to clinch but Republic breaks away
and Republic counters with a stiff right hand.
Beardsley misses with a leg kick
and Republic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beardsley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Republic.
Republic ducks under a wild hook from Beardsley.
Beardsley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Republic throws a fast counter high kick but Beardsley manages to duck under it in time.
Beardsley lands with a nice body kick.
Beardsley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Beardsley throws a hook but Republic avoids it easily.
Beardsley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Republic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Beardsley with a body shot.#T1#
Beardsley throws a lazy head kick
and Republic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Republic clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Beardsley breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Beardsley.
Republic looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Beardsley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Beardsley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Republic backwards.
Beardsley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Republic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beardsley tries a body shot but Republic blocks it. #BC#
Beardsley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beardsley throws a leg kick but Republic moved away.
Republic throws out a counter right but Beardsley avoids it with no problem.
Beardsley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Republic closes the distance and pushes Beardsley back into the cage.#T2#
Republic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Republic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beardsley's elbow.
Republic throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Beardsley.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beardsley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beardsley blocking some punches.
Beardsley lands an uppercut.
Beardsley blocking some punches.
Republic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Beardsley lands a shoulder strike.
Beardsley takes a shot to the head.
Beardsley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Republic's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Republic fails to land.
Beardsley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Republic backwards.
Beardsley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beardsley has a couple of punches blocked by Republic.
Republic misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beardsley.
Beardsley blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Beardsley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beardsley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Republic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Beardsley misses with a body punch
and Republic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Republic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Beardsley throws a leg kick but Republic checks it.
Beardsley tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Republic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Republic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beardsley fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Republic! But no joy.
Republic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Republic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Beardsley tries to work over Republic's front leg with a kick but Republic checks it.
Republic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Beardsley misses with a combination
and Republic counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Good exchange - Beardsley coming out on top.
Beardsley tries to close the distance and clinch but Republic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Republic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beardsley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Republic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Beardsley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Republic, pushing him back against the cage.
Beardsley struggles to land a body shot inside as Republic controls his hands.
Beardsley blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Republic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beardsley throws a head kick that misses
and Republic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Beardsley connects with a high kick.
Nice jab there from Beardsley.
Beardsley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Republic circles away quickly and effectively.
Beardsley lands a two punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Beardsley dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Beardsley throws a sloppy head kick
and Republic counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Banana Republic has been cut.
Beardsley throws a sloppy head kick
and Republic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beardsley misses with a hook. Republic ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Republic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Beardsley misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Republic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Beardsley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A head kick by Beardsley misses
enabling Republic to counter with a crisp jab.
Beardsley looks to throw the jab but Republic is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Republic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beardsley tries to bum rush Republic with a series of wild strikes but Republic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Republic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beardsley throws a leg kick but Republic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Beardsley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Republic sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Beardsley closes the distance but Republic moves to the side
and Republic counters with a head kick. That will keep Beardsley thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Beardsley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Beardsley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Republic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good work by Republic as he checks the leg kick.
Republic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beardsley wants to slow Republic down by chopping away at his legs.
Beardsley misses with a left hand
and Republic counters with a nice uppercut.
Peter Beardsley is winning the standup battle so far.
Beardsley thows a leg kick but Republic checks it
and Republic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Beardsley misses with a kick to the body.
Republic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Beardsley throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T2#
Republic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beardsley.
Beardsley scores with a nice strike.
Beardsley tries to clinch up
letting Republic counter with a right hand.
Beardsley throws a sloppy head kick
and Republic counters with a nice uppercut.
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 lazy body kick from Beardsley
and Republic counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beardsley. Republic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Republic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Republic wants to clinch
and Beardsley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Republic swats away the attempt to clinch by Beardsley.
Beardsley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beardsley takes a swing at Republic's ribcage but misses.
Republic throws a counter combo.
Beardsley connects with a single shot there.
A low kick from Beardsley is predictable there
and Republic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beardsley throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Republic to counter with a crisp jab.
Beardsley throws a leg kick
and Republic counters with a body kick that stops Beardsley in his tracks momentarily.
Beardsley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Peter Beardsley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beardsley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4##CL#
Beardsley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Beardsley tries to work over Republic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beardsley has a couple of punches blocked by Republic.
I was talking to Beardsley's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Republic breaks from the clinch.
Republic moves out of range of the body kick.
Republic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Beardsley throws out a loose jab but Republic uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Beardsley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Republic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beardsley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Republic throws out a counter right but Beardsley avoids it with no problem.
Republic blocks a head kick by Beardsley.
Beardsley misses with a leg kick
and Beardsley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beardsley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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 Peter Beardsley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Banana Republic's cut.
That's time! Beardsley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Republic blocks a low kick nicely.
Beardsley throws a right hand that misses
and Beardsley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Beardsley closes the distance and clinches.
Republic working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT2#It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut.
Republic blocks an uppercut.
Republic throws a head punch that misses.
Republic blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Beardsley.
Beardsley scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Republic.
A head punch on the inside from Republic fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Republic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Republic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beardsley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Republic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Beardsley with a body shot.
Republic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beardsley throws out the jab.
Republic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beardsley.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Republic! But no joy.#T1#
Republic defending well as Beardsley loads up on a big left hand.
Beardsley misses with an uppercut
and Republic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Beardsley takes the fight into the clinch.
Beardsley blocking some punches.
Beardsley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Republic.
Republic misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Republic.
Banana Republic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right hand to the body from Beardsley.
Beardsley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Beardsley - that landed with a thud.
Republic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beardsley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Beardsley.
A nice left hand lands by Beardsley.
Beardsley lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Beardsley lands with a left to the head.
Peter Beardsley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beardsley lands with a short shot to the head.
Beardsley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Beardsley blocking some punches.
Republic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Beardsley blocks it with crossed arms.
Beardsley lands an uppercut.
Beardsley scores with a shot to the side of Republic's head.
Beardsley lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Beardsley.
Beardsley struggles to land a body shot inside as Republic controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beardsley.
Beardsley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beardsley lands a left hand.
Beardsley lands a nice shot to the body.
Beardsley lands an uppercut.
Beardsley scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Beardsley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beardsley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Beardsley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#KD#
Beardsley drops Republic with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Republic looks back up at him and smiles so Beardsley waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Republic is rocked!
Beardsley misses with a low kick.
Republic wants to counter the offense by Beardsley and move into the clinch position.
Republic is still on wobbly legs! Can Beardsley finish him?
Republic tries to clinch there but Beardsley circles away.
Republic seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Beardsley darts in and clinches Republic up against the cage.
Beardsley throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Beardsley.
Republic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beardsley misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beardsley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Beardsley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Beardsley lands with a light punch inside.
Republic tries to break the clinch but Beardsley is controlling the position.
Republic fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Republic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beardsley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Republic's hands.
Peter Beardsley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Beardsley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Republic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beardsley.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Republic! But no joy.
Beardsley throws a looping overhand right but Republic ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Republic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Beardsley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Republic counters with a body kick.
Republic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Beardsley tries to clinch but Republic is having none of it.
Republic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beardsley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Republic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Beardsley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beardsley, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Beardsley!
Peter Beardsley decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 197
Date: Oct 23, 2022

#R1#
Slugger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gascoigne throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Slugger throws a wild body kick that Gascoigne sees coming a mile off.
Gascoigne with a nice calf kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gascoigne. That's going to slow Slugger down.
Slugger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Slugger takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Slugger lands a nice hook to Gascoigne's body. Gascoigne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gascoigne misses the shot to the body.
Slugger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#It looks like Lou Slugger has been cut.
Gascoigne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Slugger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gascoigne is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gascoigne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#It looks like Paul Gascoigne has been cut.#T1#
Gascoigne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slugger circles away quickly and effectively.
Slugger moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Gascoigne closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gascoigne can't find room to land a body shot as Slugger controls the action.
Slugger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gascoigne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Slugger manages to break the clinch.
Slugger blocks a jab.
Slugger misses with a looping left.
Slugger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gascoigne cracks Slugger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Slugger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gascoigne tries to clinch up but Slugger circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Gascoigne misses with a low kick.
Slugger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A good leg kick by Gascoigne.
Slugger tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slugger throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Gascoigne gets a clinch. #BC#
Gascoigne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gascoigne checks a leg kick.
Gascoigne seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gascoigne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slugger.
Gascoigne is looking for a counter combo.
Gascoigne walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Slugger 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.
Gascoigne lands a nice looking kick to the body. Slugger takes a step back to recover.
Paul Gascoigne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
A combination from Slugger does no damage.
Gascoigne throws a series of punches but Slugger avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Gascoigne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Slugger tries to land a front kick but Gascoigne steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gascoigne half committed to a counter leg kick.
Slugger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gascoigne is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Slugger misses with a kick to the body.
Gascoigne throws a good cross that connects.
Gascoigne darts in trying to clinch
enabling Slugger to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Gascoigne moves in looking to clinch but Slugger pushes him off.
Slugger sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#KD#
Gascoigne drops Slugger with a beautiful combination! Slugger stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gascoigne is looking for the KO!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slugger gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Gascoigne gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Gascoigne!
Paul Gascoigne decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SMASH: Kowal vs Selvatico
Date: Oct 23, 2022

#R1#
Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Steel backs up against the cage. #CUT#It looks like Jerome Steel has been cut.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Steel blocks a low kick nicely.
Steel throws a lazy uppercut
and Steel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steel lands a jab to the head.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Steel 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 Jones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones throws a head kick but Steel moves out of range.
Steel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Steel works the jab nicely.
Steel's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Steel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jones throws a solid leg kick but Steel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jones.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
Steel scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Steel takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Steel scores with a nice strike.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steel's hands.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jerome Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steel gets off balance looking for a body kick#KD#
and Jones counters with a crisp one two that drops Steel! Jones thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Steel to his feet! Steel is in big trouble!#ROC#Steel is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Steel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steel is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel seems to have recovered his senses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Steel. Jones shrugs it off though.
Steel lands a slapping body shot.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
A big left from Steel misses.
Steel lands a head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Kim Jones has been cut.#T2#
Steel misses with a shot to the body #KD#
and Jones counters with a crisp one two that drops Steel! Jones thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Steel to his feet! Steel is in big trouble!#CUT#That has opened up Jerome Steel's cut even more.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones slips a jab from Steel.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steel throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Steel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steel looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Steel with the inside leg kick.
Donk. Steel catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
Steel darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steel cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Steel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jones lands a jab to the head.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Steel throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Steel manages to avoid it.
Steel lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones rushes Steel with punches - Steel moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Steel goes down! Jones follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Jones!
Kim Jones bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SMASH: Choke vs Torsten 4
Date: Oct 22, 2022

#R1#
Baker walks into a jab.
Baker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abel.
Baker tries to counter by clinching up but Abel breaks away and moves out of range.
Baker staying out of range there.
Baker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Abel lands a slapping body shot.
Abel looks to land a body kick but Baker moved away.
Baker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Baker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Abel throws a right hand that Baker ducks under and follows up with a left that Baker also avoids with ease.
Abel cracks Baker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Baker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Baker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Abel tests Baker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Abel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baker moves away.
A lazy left from Abel finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abel throws an off balance right hand
and Baker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Baker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abel manages to avoid it.
Baker throws a shot from downtown. Abel moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baker. Abel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abel tries a quick counter leg kick but Baker is wise to it.
Abel throws a hook to the side of Baker's head but Baker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aristides Abel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker swings for the body but Abel moves out of range.
Baker avoids the head kick by Abel.
Abel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Abel scores with a kick to the midsection.
Abel throws a jab when Baker was well out of range.
Abel misses with a hook. Baker ducked under it nicely.
Baker tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Abel manages to circle out of the way.
Baker slips a straight right by Abel.
Abel lets loose with a powerful body kick. Baker will feel that in the morning.#T2#
Abel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Baker doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Abel does it's job there.
Baker moves in looking to clinch but Abel pushes him off.
Baker avoids the body shot from Abel.
Abel is looking to slow Baker down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abel gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Baker counters with a right hand to the body.
Baker is looking to wear down Abel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Abel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Abel misses with a double jab
and Baker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Baker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abel.
Abel throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #KD#
Baker lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Abel sprawling to the canvas. Baker follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Abel hang on? #ROC#Abel is rocked!
Baker lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Abel! More strikes land and this one is all over! Baker jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balthazar Baker!
During a confident post fight interview, Balthazar Baker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ENIGMA 131
Date: Oct 09, 2022

#R1#
Matikainen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matikainen throws a big shot that misses.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonesteel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matikainen to score with a decent uppercut.
Bonesteel ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Matikainen connects with a jab.
Matikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matikainen looks to land a right hand but Bonesteel moved out of range.
Matikainen tries to land a front kick but Bonesteel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bonesteel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Matikainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matikainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bonesteel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like DaMatti Matikainen has been cut.
Bonesteel missing with a left hand there. Matikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matikainen throws a right and a left that Bonesteel avoids nicely.
Matikainen misses with a hook
and Bonesteel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matikainen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonesteel throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Bonesteel clinches with his opponent.
Matikainen scores with a shot to the side of Bonesteel's head. #T1#
Matikainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matikainen misses with the head strike.
Bonesteel misses with a knee to the head.
Matikainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matikainen scores with a shot to the side of Bonesteel's head.
Bonesteel working aggressively here.
Matikainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Matikainen misses with some punches.
Matikainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bonesteel is working for takedown but Matikainen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bonesteel cracks Matikainen with a nice body shot.
Matikainen is trying to force a seperation but Bonesteel has the dominant position.
Bonesteel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bonesteel has a couple of punches blocked by Matikainen.
Bonesteel misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Bonesteel has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Matikainen clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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!
Matikainen is trying to get back to his feet but Bonesteel has full control of the position and if anything, Matikainen has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonesteel trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #T2#
Matikainen is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Bonesteel patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Matikainen wants to get back to his feet.
Bonesteel struggling to keep hold of the position.
Matikainen is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Bonesteel is looking for the choke from the back position but Matikainen is controlling his hands well.
Matikainen wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Bonesteel is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Matikainen has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Matikainen showing good submission defense here.
Bonesteel really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Matikainen.#T3#
Bonesteel trying to control.
Bonesteel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Matikainen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Bonesteel looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bonesteel is persistently looking for the submission but Matikainen is defending it well.
Matikainen prevents Bonesteel from getting a body triangle.
Bonesteel biding his time, looking for the opening.
Matikainen is trying to get back to his feet but Bonesteel has full control of the position and if anything, Matikainen has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Matikainen 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.
Bonesteel struggling to keep hold of the position.
Matikainen is trying to stand back up. #T4##SUB#
Matikainen showing good submission defense here.
Matikainen is trying to stand back up.
Bonesteel trying to control momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonesteel has good solid back control here.
Matikainen wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

BIshop Bonesteel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bonesteel misses the jab.
Matikainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Bonesteel feints and then cracks Matikainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matikainen down.
Bonesteel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bonesteel throws an off balance right hand
and Matikainen counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matikainen.
Matikainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bonesteel is out of range.
Matikainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Matikainen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bonesteel counters with a leg kick. #CL#
Bonesteel forces Matikainen back against the cage and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Matikainen.
A head punch on the inside from Matikainen fails to land. #BC2#
Matikainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matikainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matikainen throws out a leg kick but Bonesteel moves out of range and Matikainen only half commits.
Bonesteel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matikainen moves away.
Matikainen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Matikainen thuds his right hand into Bonesteel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Matikainen thumps Bonesteel with a low kick.
Bonesteel tries to close the distance and clinch but Matikainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bonesteel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matikainen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slapping body kick lands there for Matikainen.
A low kick lands for Matikainen.
Matikainen throws a leg kick which misses Bonesteel's front leg but catches the back leg as Bonesteel tries to avoid it.
Matikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonesteel is just out of range.
Bonesteel half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL#
Bonesteel clinches.
Still in the clinch, Bonesteel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bonesteel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonesteel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Matikainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonesteel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bonesteel throws a low kick but Matikainen moves out of range easily. #T2#
Bonesteel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bonesteel checks a leg kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Bonesteel misses the target.
Bonesteel walks into a left hand.
Matikainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but Bonesteel moved away.
Bonesteel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matikainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matikainen connects with a high kick. #CL#
Bonesteel drives through and clinches with Matikainen against the cage.
Matikainen lands with a right to the head.
Matikainen scores with a hook to the body.
Bonesteel lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Matikainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bonesteel throws a push kick but Matikainen slaps the foot to one side.
Bonesteel tries to land a leg kick but Matikainen saw it coming and moves away.
Matikainen throws a shot from downtown. Bonesteel moves away and avoids it.
Bonesteel misses with a head kick. #T3#
Bonesteel scores with a sloppy right hand. Matikainen should have avoided that one.
Matikainen lands a jab.
Bonesteel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bonesteel takes one on the button.
Bonesteel has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Matikainen.
Matikainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bonesteel.
A cross from Matikainen lands.
Matikainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bonesteel.
Bonesteel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matikainen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bonesteel moves out of range of the body kick.
Bonesteel is looking for a counter combo.
Bonesteel connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonesteel throws a leg kick but Matikainen sees it coming and moves out of range. #T4#
A good leg kick by Bonesteel.
Matikainen connects with a right hand. Bonesteel shakes it off.#CL#
Bonesteel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matikainen.
Matikainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Bonesteel backwards.
Bonesteel lands a right hand. #BC2#
Matikainen breaks the clinch.
Matikainen connects with a leg kick.
Bonesteel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
Bonesteel misses with a head kick.
Matikainen misses with a body shot.
Bonesteel slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matikainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bonesteel.
Good leg kick by Matikainen.
Matikainen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice body kick from Matikainen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DaMatti Matikainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen'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.#R3#
Bonesteel sizes up Matikainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matikainen looks to throw the jab but Bonesteel is out of range.
Bonesteel tries to clinch there but Matikainen circles away.
Bonesteel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matikainen.
Matikainen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matikainen scores with a sloppy right hand. Bonesteel should have avoided that one.
Matikainen looks for the body kick but Bonesteel saw that one coming.
Matikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matikainen works Bonesteel's body with a nice hook.
Matikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonesteel moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonesteel throws a body kick that misses
and Bonesteel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bonesteel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matikainen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bonesteel tries to clinch but Matikainen moves out of range.
Bonesteel swings for the body but Matikainen moves out of range. #T1#
Bonesteel tries to work over Matikainen's front leg with a kick but Matikainen checks it.
Bonesteel lands a nice looking body kick.
Matikainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonesteel.
Matikainen walks into a left hand.
Bonesteel wants to clinch.
Matikainen misses with an uppercut. Bonesteel saw that one coming.
Matikainen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bonesteel lands a really nice looking cross but Matikainen seems unphased.
Matikainen lands with an uppercut that bounces Bonesteel off the cage and back into range.
Matikainen throws out a loose jab but Bonesteel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonesteel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matikainen. #T2#
Matikainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Bonesteel feints and then cracks Matikainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matikainen down.
Matikainen is looking to chop away at Bonesteel's legs. #CL#
Bonesteel moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matikainen.
Bonesteel throws a punch but it's blocked by Matikainen.
Bonesteel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matikainen wants to get back to striking at distance but Bonesteel won't allow it.
Bonesteel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bonesteel has Matikainen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Matikainen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Matikainen misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Matikainen breaks the clinch.
Matikainen misses with a leg kick
and Bonesteel counters with a big head kick but Matikainen shrugs it off.
Bonesteel blocks a jab.#CL#
Bonesteel closes the distance and clinches.
Matikainen misses with some punches. #BC2#
Matikainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bonesteel misses with a looping left.#T3#
Bonesteel lands a body shot.
Bonesteel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matikainen.
Matikainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matikainen throws a jab when Bonesteel was well out of range.
Bonesteel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bonesteel takes a swing at Matikainen's ribcage but misses.
A clash of legs there as Matikainen blocks the low kick.
Bonesteel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonesteel is just out of range.
Matikainen swings widly with a right hand
and Bonesteel counters with a two punch combo.
Matikainen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Matikainen.
Matikainen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bonesteel.
Bonesteel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bonesteel lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonesteel scores with a decent looking hook.
Bonesteel misses with a two punch combination. #T4#
Matikainen's corner calls for a 1-2. Matikainen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matikainen thows a body kick. Bonesteel tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Matikainen.
Matikainen tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Bonesteel counters with a shoot takedown. Matikainen fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Matikainen has his feet on Bonesteel's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bonesteel tries to clinch but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen avoids the head kick by Bonesteel.
Matikainen checks a low kick from Bonesteel.
Matikainen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Matikainen cracks Bonesteel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bonesteel thuds his shin into the meat of Matikainen's side.
Bonesteel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matikainen.
Bonesteel misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Matikainen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but DaMatti Matikainen just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Decent striking displayed by Matikainen there.
Matikainen misses the body punch
and Bonesteel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bonesteel moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matikainen.
Bonesteel lands a glancing blow to the side of Matikainen's head.
Bonesteel looks to land a right hand but Matikainen moved out of range.
Bonesteel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bonesteel tried to counter with a leg kick but Matikainen avoided it.
Bonesteel is looking to slow Matikainen down with leg kicks.
A low kick from Bonesteel is predictable there
and Matikainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Matikainen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matikainen throws a right hand that misses
and Bonesteel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bonesteel will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bonesteel throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #ROC#Matikainen is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matikainen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bonesteel. Bonesteel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matikainen is still on wobbly legs! Can Bonesteel finish him?
Bonesteel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matikainen seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Bonesteel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bonesteel is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bonesteel misses the shot to the body.
Matikainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bonesteel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A shot to the body from Matikainen misses
enabling Bonesteel to counter with a crisp jab.
Matikainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bonesteel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matikainen.
Matikainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matikainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matikainen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matikainen connects with a leg kick.
Matikainen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bonesteel tries to move into range but Matikainen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Matikainen throws a low kick but Bonesteel avoids it.
As Matikainen backs away, Bonesteel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Matikainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bonesteel can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonesteel tries to clinch up but Matikainen circles away and keeps his distance.
Matikainen feints a counter leg kick.
Matikainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bonesteel throws a leg kick but Matikainen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bonesteel misses with a series of wild punches.
Matikainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonesteel.
Matikainen digs a good body shot into Bonesteel's ribs.
Bonesteel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bonesteel blocks the body kick.
Bonesteel is looking for a counter combo.
Bonesteel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bonesteel throws a head kick that misses.
Matikainen lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Bonesteel doesn't manage to clinch there - Matikainen circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Bonesteel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Matikainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonesteel.
Matikainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Bonesteel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bonesteel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matikainen's head backwards.
Good exchange - Matikainen coming out on top.
A swing and a miss from Bonesteel.
And Matikainen responds with a good body kick, but Bonesteel manages to step out the way in time.
Bonesteel steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Matikainen. That one must have hurt.
Bonesteel connects with a solid leg kick.
Matikainen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bonesteel walks into a straight right hand from Matikainen.
Bonesteel slips under a jab from Matikainen.
Bonesteel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matikainen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4#
Matikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bonesteel throws a big counter combination but Matikainen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Matikainen throws a big shot that misses.
Matikainen moves out of range of the body kick from Bonesteel.
A nice leg kick from Bonesteel, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matikainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matikainen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matikainen slips under a jab.
As Bonesteel backs off Matikainen throws a huge counter combo but Bonesteel manages to avoid it all.
Bonesteel throws a head kick that misses.
Matikainen misses with an uppercut.
Bonesteel tried to counter with a leg kick but Matikainen avoided it.
Matikainen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bonesteel throws a sloppy head kick and Matikainen moves out of range easily.
Matikainen throws a right hand that Bonesteel ducks under and follows up with a left that Bonesteel also avoids with ease.
Matikainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bonesteel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matikainen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DaMatti Matikainen dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Matikainen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Matikainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matikainen throws a looping overhand right but Bonesteel ducks down to avoid it.
Matikainen slips under a jab from Bonesteel.
Matikainen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matikainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matikainen thows a leg kick but Bonesteel checks it
and Bonesteel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Matikainen.
It looked like Bonesteel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bonesteel misses the jab.
Bonesteel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matikainen lands with a hook. Bonesteel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Bonesteel closes the distance and pushes Matikainen back into the cage.
Matikainen takes a shot 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!
Matikainen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matikainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonesteel controls his hands.
Matikainen blocking some punches. #T1##BC2#
Matikainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matikainen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bonesteel's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Matikainen. That snapped Bonesteel's head back.
Matikainen avoids the head kick by Bonesteel.
Bonesteel moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMatikainen.
Matikainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonesteel.
Matikainen looks to throw the jab but Bonesteel is out of range.
Matikainen blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab lands there for Matikainen.
Bonesteel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bonesteel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bonesteel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bonesteel tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Matikainen misses its intended target.
Matikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonesteel moves away.#T2#
Matikainen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bonesteel counters with a nice uppercut.
Bonesteel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matikainen.
Bonesteel tried to counter with a leg kick but Matikainen avoided it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matikainen connects with the punch.
Bonesteel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bonesteel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matikainen tests Bonesteel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Bonesteel misses the target.
Matikainen looks to throw the jab but Bonesteel is out of range.
Matikainen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bonesteel.
Matikainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matikainen connects with a right hand. Bonesteel shakes it off.
Bonesteel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A bone on bone clash there as Matikainen blocks the leg kick.
BIshop Bonesteel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Bonesteel moves out of range of the body kick.
Matikainen misses with a looping right.
Matikainen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bonesteel checks a leg kick.
Matikainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bonesteel defending well as Matikainen loads up on a big left hand.
A combination from Matikainen does no damage.
Matikainen throws a wild body kick that Bonesteel sees coming a mile off.
Bonesteel tries to close the distance and clinch but Matikainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matikainen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matikainen tries to bum rush Bonesteel with a series of wild strikes but Bonesteel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matikainen with a hook.
Bonesteel connects with a single shot there.
A shot to the body from Matikainen misses
and Bonesteel counters with a left right combination that sends Matikainen crashing to the mat - Bonesteel wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Matikainen out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). BIshop Bonesteel!
BIshop Bonesteel retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath BIshop Bonesteel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Mountain vs Chaos 2
Date: Oct 09, 2022

#R1#
Jones feints and then cracks Maui's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maui down.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Raykuza Maui has been cut.#CL2#
Maui fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Maui's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Maui blocks a body shot from Jones.
Maui takes a shot to the head.
Maui misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Maui tries to tie him up.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maui working aggressively here. #TD#
Jones decides to pull guard.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jones working for a triangle but Maui defends it easily. #SUB#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##SUB#
Jones throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Maui escapes and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jones is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Maui off and has taken his back!
Maui trying to get back to his feet but Jones is in full control for now. #SUB#
Jones working for the choke.
Maui is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #SUB#
Maui defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jones's arms.
Jones trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Maui doesn't escape. #T2##SUB#
Jones working for the choke. #SUB#
Jones is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Maui knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Maui for a finish.
Jones seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Jones looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Jones is persistently looking for the submission but Maui is defending it well.
Maui staying busy and making it hard for Jones to control. #SUB#
Jones is looking for the choke from the back position but Maui is controlling his hands well.
Jones doesn't have the hooks in and Maui manages to turn into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Jones working for a triangle but Maui defends it easily. #T3#
Maui showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Jones is looking for a triangle but Maui pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Jones has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Maui is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jones.
Jones is letting Maui control him for a moment.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jones manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jones trying to control but Maui postures up.
Maui performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raykuza Maui's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
Kim Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Jones misses
and Maui counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maui can do to turn this around?
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maui tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maui looks to clinch
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maui thinking.
Maui ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Maui tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jones connects with a jab.#CL2#
Maui moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Maui.
Maui working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones cracks Maui with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maui is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Maui swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Maui blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Jones tries to pull guard but Maui forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Maui working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maui throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Maui working aggressively here.
Kim Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Maui pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maui darts in trying to clinch
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kim Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones tries a low kick but Maui avoids it.
Maui checks a leg kick.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Maui counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination. #CUT#That has opened up Raykuza Maui's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maui.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Maui counters with a straight right hand.
Maui tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jones counters with a good low kick that Maui was not able to check.
Kim Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Maui slips a straight right by Jones.
It seemed like Maui was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jones punishes Maui's body with a nice straight punch.
Maui moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.#T3##KD#
Jones drops Maui with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Maui looks back up at him and smiles so Jones waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Maui is rocked!
Maui moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones drops Maui with a straight right hand, right on the button! Jones follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Jones!
Kim Jones bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Raykuza Maui spoke after the fight, saying 'There's a reason this guy is a legend, shit like that. There's no shame in losing to that guy. I had fun, i'm sure he did too and so did the fans. I love y'all. I'll be back.'.

Event: SMASH: Roy vs Cole 3
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
A slow jab from Roy misses its intended target.
Cole looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Roy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Roy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cole throws a big counter head kick but Roy avoids it with no problem.
Cole throws a jab when Roy was well out of range.
Cole lands a glancing blow to the side of Roy's head.
Roy cracks Cole with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Cole was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Roy tries to land a front kick but Cole steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Roy misses with a looping left.#T1#
Roy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Cole gets tackled into the cage by Roy. Roy maintains the clinch.
Roy lands a left hand.
Roy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cole fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cole tries to throw a body punch but Roy avoids it by throwing Cole back against the cage.
Roy misses with an elbow strike.
Cole throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cole throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cole tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Roy smiles and moves away.
Cole ducks under a wild hook from Roy.
Roy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Roy misses the body punch
and Cole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Roy lands a nice shot to the body.
Rob Roy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roy misses with a kick to the body.
Cole throws a big counter head kick but Roy avoids it with no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roy avoids the head kick by Cole.
Cole missing with a left hand there. Roy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cole moves out of range of the body kick.
Cole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roy.
Cole throws out a counter right but Roy avoids it with no problem.
Cole missing with a left hand there. Roy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It appears Roy was looking to counter with a kick there.
Roy avoids the head kick by Cole.
Roy throwing a counter right hand but Cole manages to avoid it.#T3#
Roy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Roy throws a lazy uppercut
and Cole counters with a straight right hand.
Cole slips a jab from Roy.
Cole looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Cole misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Roy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Roy catches Cole with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cole scores with a nice strike.
Roy lands a nice shot that snaps Cole's head back.
Roy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T4#
Sloppy strikes from Cole. Those never looked like landing.
Cole throws the left hand but Roy avoids the punch easily.
Roy lands a body shot.
Roy looks to land a body kick but Cole moved away.
Good exchange - Roy coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Donk. Cole catches Roy right on the button with a cross.
Cole moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Cole on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Roy 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#
Roy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roy scores with a body shot.
Cole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left lands for Roy.
Cole connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cole misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roy. Cole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cole avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A swing and a miss from Roy.#T1#
Roy loads up on a big right hand but Cole slips the punch.
Roy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cole has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Roy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Roy jabs Cole to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cole swinging wildly here.
Cole misses with a straight left.
Roy connects with the punch.#T2#
Roy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cole counters with a stiff right hand.
Cole has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Roy.#KD#
Roy cracks Cole with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Roy has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cole to stand back up!#ROC#Cole is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roy lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Cole head around and knocks him out cold! Roy hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rob Roy!
Rob Roy retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Rob Roy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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