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Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 27, 2024
#R1#
Skystalker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#TD2#
Skystalker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Go to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Skystalker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Go's guard. #REVR#
Skystalker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Skystalker is pushing down on Go's leg trying to pass to half guard. Go is fighting to maintain full guard but Skystalker has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Skystalker in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Skystalker maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Go could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Skystalker has cracked it and Go is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Skystalker!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anni Skystalker!
Anni Skystalker 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: STC6| Grand Prix Round 2     
Date:   Jan 28, 2024
#R1#
Feeder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knightley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knightley lunges at Feeder with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Feeder's hand.
Knightley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Feeder.
Knightley is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Knightley throws a looping overhand right but Feeder ducks down to avoid it.
Knightley misses with a hook. Feeder ducked under it nicely.
Feeder takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Feeder moves out of range as Knightley strikes.
Feeder lands a nice shot that snaps Knightley's head back.
Feeder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knightley.
Knightley looks to land a left hand but Feeder moved out of range nicely.
Feeder misses with a wild body shot.
Feeder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Feeder moves away from the strike by Knightley.
A counter left hand to the body from Feeder misses its target.
Feeder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knightley looks to throw the jab but Feeder is out of range.
Knightley misses with a hook. Feeder ducked under it nicely.
Feeder misses with a straight left.
Knightley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#It looks like Case Knightley has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knightley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Knightley 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.
Feeder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knightley.
Feeder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knightley moves out of range as Feeder strikes.
Feeder moves away from the strike by Knightley. #T1#
Knightley takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #KD#
Feeder cracks Knightley with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Knightley looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Feeder finish him? #ROC#Knightley is rocked!
Feeder closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Knightley out cold! Knightley corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bottom Feeder!
During a confident post fight interview, Bottom Feeder thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: DC 126: Babcock v Korolev     
Date:   Jan 28, 2024
#R1#
Babcock stalks Korolev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Korolev's face. Korolev staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Alexander Korolev has been cut.#CL#
Babcock takes the fight into the clinch.
Korolev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Babcock's elbow.
Korolev misses with a punch on the inside.
Babcock tries to throw a body punch but Korolev avoids it by throwing Babcock back against the cage.
Babcock controlling the action here for a moment.
Korolev misses with the head strike.
Korolev trying to stall but Babcock improves his position.
Babcock is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Korolev struggles to land a body shot inside as Babcock controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korolev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babcock blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Korolev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheers as Babcock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Korolev doesn't seem phased though.
Korolev throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
so Babcock counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T1#
Korolev keeping full guard, as Babcock tries to pass.
Babcock landing with the ground and pound.
Babcock is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Babcock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Korolev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Korolev keeping full guard, as Babcock tries to pass.
Babcock is working hard here to advance position.
Babcock trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Babcock with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Babcock drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Babcock jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Babcock showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Babcock trying to control the position from guard on top but Korolev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Babcock wants to pass the guard but Korolev is keeping the position.
Korolev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Korolev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Korolev controls Babcock momentarily but Babcock frees himself.
Babcock 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.
Babcock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Babcock content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Babcock postures up in Korolev's guard and throws a big left but Korolev blocks it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Korolev keeping moving, preventing Babcock from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Korolev holds on and takes a little breather.
Babcock is in close to Korolev's body, working some short punches and elbows.#CUT#That has opened up Alexander Korolev's cut even more.
Babcock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Korolev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Babcock throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Babcock looking to pass the guard.
Korolev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Korolev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Babcock.
Babcock stands and throws Korolev's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Korolev is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Babcock is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Korolev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Korolev taking punishment in the form of punches.
Babcock trying to control the action but Korolev is working from the bottom.
Korolev takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #CUT#The cut above Alexander Korolev's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babcock scoring with punches from side control. #CUT#Alexander Korolev's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jim Babcock!
After winning the bout, Jim Babcock thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: STC2| Grand Prix Round 1     
Date:   Dec 31, 2023
#R1#
Takedo lands a nice shot to the body.
Knightley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knightley scores with a jab.
Knightley throws a lazy uppercut
and Takedo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Case Knightley has been cut.
Knightley throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Takedo counters with a nice right hand that sends Knightley toppling to the canvas! Knightley scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Takedo finish him?!#ROC2#Knightley is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knightley keeps the fight on the outside.
Oh Knightley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knightley misses with an uppercut. Takedo saw that one coming.
Knightley is holding his hands too far apart here. Takedo throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Knightley is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hung Takedo!
A very excited looking Hung Takedo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: DC 119 NYE     
Date:   Dec 31, 2023
#R1#
Korolev lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CUT2#It looks like Ante Novak has been cut.
Korolev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Novak moves away.
Novak swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Korolev scores with a shot to the body.
Novak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Korolev.
Korolev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Korolev has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Novak tries a head kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Korolev misses.
Korolev throws an overhand right that lands on Novak's shoulder, as Novak tries to avoid the shot.
Novak looks for the body kick but Korolev saw that one coming.
We've been told by Novak's head coaches at Mentor Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Korolev lands a body shot.
A jab from Korolev misses.
Korolev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Novak ducks under a wild hook from Korolev.
Novak looks for the body kick but Korolev saw that one coming.
Novak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Korolev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Novak counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Alexander Korolev has been cut.
Novak misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Korolev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Novak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Korolev scores with a kick to the midsection.
Novak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Novak throws a big counter combination but Korolev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Korolev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Novak has time to react.
Korolev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Korolev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Novak.
Novak misses with a wild body shot.
Korolev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Korolev lands with a good body shot.
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!
Korolev scores with a sloppy right hand. Novak should have avoided that one.
Korolev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Novak was well out of range. Poor timing from Korolev.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Korolev. Novak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Korolev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Korolev throws a nice head kick!
Novak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Korolev.
Korolev fails to land with a series of punches.
Korolev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Korolev keeps Novak at a distance using the push kick.
Korolev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Novak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Korolev manages to avoid it.
Korolev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Korolev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Korolev lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#Ante Novak's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Korolev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping leg kick lands for Korolev.
Korolev lands a leg kick that knocks Novak off balance momentarily.
Novak takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Novak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Korolev.
Korolev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Korolev misses with a right hand
and Novak counters with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Novak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A body shot lands from Korolev.
Korolev tries to throw a body punch but Novak avoids it by throwing Korolev back against the cage.
Korolev throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Korolev.
Korolev presses Novak against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4##BC#
Novak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Novak moves forwards but Korolev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korolev missing with a left hand there. Novak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Novak swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Korolev lands a body shot.
Korolev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Korolev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Novak.
Novak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Korolev.
Novak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Korolev throws out the jab.
Korolev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Novak. That did some damage!
Korolev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Korolev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Korolev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Novak misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Korolev dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Korolev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Novak moves in looking to clinch but Korolev pushes him off.
Novak is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Korolev throws a big shot that misses.
Korolev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Novak checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An inside leg kick lands from Novak.
Novak has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Korolev finds it's way round the side to connect with Novak's head.
Korolev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Novak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Korolev.
Novak swings widly with a right hand
and Korolev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#Ante Novak's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korolev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Novak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Novak 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.
Korolev's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Korolev duly obliges. #ROC2#Novak 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!
Korolev lands with a good body shot.
Oh Novak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Korolev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#Jeez, Ante Novak's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Korolev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Novak on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Novak seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Korolev is looking to slow Novak down with leg kicks.
Korolev scores with a kick to the body.
Novak throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Korolev counters with a low kick, right behind Novak 's knee.
Novak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Korolev.
Korolev feints and then cracks Novak's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Novak down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Korolev. That's going to slow Novak down.
Novak throws a wild body kick that Korolev sees coming a mile off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Korolev. That's going to slow Novak down. #T2#
Novak 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.
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!
Novak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Korolev at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Korolev. Novak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body kick there by Korolev.
Novak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Korolev.
Novak looks to land a body kick but Korolev moved away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Korolev.
Novak looks to score with a jab to the body but Korolev is just out of range.
Korolev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Korolev is looking to slow Novak down with leg kicks.
Korolev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Novak. Korolev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Novak ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Novak gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Korolev counter with a right hand.
Korolev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Novak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Korolev throws out a loose jab but Novak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Korolev throws a shot to the body.
Korolev swings for the body but Novak moves out of range.
Novak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Korolev.
Korolev lands with a nice body punch.
Novak misses with a hook.
Korolev feints and then cracks Novak's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Novak down.
Danga de danga de dang - Korolev scores with a four punch combination!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexander Korolev!
Alexander Korolev thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: DMMA 276 The Superfight!     
Date:   Dec 30, 2023
#R1#
Queen shoots in but Dragneel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Natsu Dragneel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Queen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dragneel misses with a low kick.
Queen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Queen wants to slow Dragneel down by chopping away at his legs.
Queen misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Queen.
We've been informed that Queen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dragneel throws a leg kick which misses Queen's front leg but catches the back leg as Queen tries to avoid it.
Queen lands with an uppercut that bounces Dragneel off the cage and back into range.
Dragneel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dragneel looks to land a left hand but Queen moved out of range nicely.
Dragneel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragneel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Queen at a distance.
Queen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Queen finds it's way through Dragneel's defenses.
Queen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dragneel circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Queen lunges at Dragneel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dragneel's hand. #T1#
Dragneel tests Queen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Queen throws a low kick but Dragneel avoids it.
Queen with a nice calf kick.
Queen throws out a leg kick but Dragneel moves out of range and Queen only half commits.
Queen ducks under a wild hook from Dragneel.
Queen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Queen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dragneel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Queen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dragneel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dragneel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Queen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dragneel. That did some damage!
Dragneel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Queen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dragneel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A leg kick checked by Dragneel.
Queen connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragneel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Queen.
Queen tries to move into range but Dragneel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A head kick misses from Queen. #T2#
Dragneel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Queen throws out the jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Dragneel scores with a four punch combination!
Dragneel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Queen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dragneel misses with a body shot.
Queen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Natsu Dragneel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dragneel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Queen.
Queen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Queen.
Dragneel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dragneel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Dragneel misses.
Queen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dragneel.
Queen shoots for a double leg takedown but Dragneel sprawls well. He's pushed Queen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dragneel moves in looking to clinch but Queen pushes him off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dragneel checks a leg kick.
Queen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Queen misses with a few strikes there.
Dragneel tried to counter with a leg kick but Queen avoided it.#T3#
That kick from Queen tenderised Dragneel's leg. Dragneel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jab by Queen.
Dragneel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dragneel misses with a hook.
Dragneel ducks under a wild hook from Queen.
Dragneel throws the left hand but Queen avoids the punch easily.
Dragneel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Queen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dragneel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Queen. Queen obviously looking to wear him down.
Dragneel cracks Queen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD2#
Queen scores with a takedown into Dragneel's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragneel throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dragneel wants to stand but Queen is controlling the position. #T4#
Dragneel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Queen won't allow Dragneel to get back to his feet.
Dragneel trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Queen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dragneel throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dragneel wants to stand and escape but Queen is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Queen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Queen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dragneel had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Queen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dragneel throws a hook but Queen blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dragneel lands with a straight right. Queen didn't see that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cyrus Deangelo Queen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Queen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Queen wants to slow Dragneel down by chopping away at his legs.
A lazy left from Dragneel finds it's target.
Dragneel takes a swing at Queen's ribcage but misses.
Queen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Queen dodges the punch combination from Dragneel.
Queen misses with a wild body shot.
Dragneel lands a slapping body shot.
Queen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dragneel.
Queen slips a straight right by Dragneel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragneel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice jab there from Dragneel.
Dragneel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Queen throws a jab when Dragneel was well out of range.
Dragneel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dragneel lunges at Queen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Queen's hand.
Dragneel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Queen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dragneel on the side of the head.
Dragneel scores with a body shot.
Queen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Queen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dragneel lands a body shot.
Dragneel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Queen ducks under a wild hook from Dragneel.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Queen - that will leave a mark!
Dragneel lands with a slapping head kick.
Dragneel misses the shot to the body.
Queen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragneel.
Queen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragneel scores with a punch to the head.
Dragneel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Queen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dragneel throws a looping overhand right but Queen ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Queen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dragneel.
Dragneel is looking to chop away at Queen's legs.
Queen cracks Dragneel with an open hand slap.
A cross from Dragneel lands.
Dragneel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A jab from Dragneel misses.
Dragneel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Queen is out of range and Dragneel settles back down.
Dragneel loads up on a big right hand but Queen slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Queen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Queen slips a jab from Dragneel.
Dragneel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dragneel misses with a body shot.
Dragneel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dragneel lands a leg kick that knocks Queen off balance momentarily.
Natsu Dragneel is winning the standup battle so far.
Dragneel misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Queen scores with a spinning back kick!
Queen throws out a loose jab but Dragneel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dragneel throws a poor cross that misses
and Queen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Queen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dragneel manages to avoid it.
Dragneel tries to work over Queen's front leg with a kick but Queen checks it.
Queen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Queen connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dragneel.
Queen lands with an overhand left.
Queen avoids the body shot from Dragneel.
Queen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dragneel checks it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Dragneel misses its target.
Dragneel misses with a hook.#T4#
Queen connects with a leg kick.
Queen ducks under a wild hook from Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragneel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Dragneel. #TD2#
Queen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dragneel can't do much from the bottom here.
Queen is looking to take a break and control but Dragneel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dragneel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Queen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Natsu Dragneel dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Queen scores with a kick to the midsection.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Queen.
Queen misses with a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Dragneel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dragneel connects with an inside leg kick.
Dragneel tries to land a leg kick but Queen saw it coming and moves away.
Queen throws a counter combo.
Queen scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Queen misses the target.
A low kick from Queen is predictable there
and Dragneel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Queen throws the kick towards the body but Dragneel avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Queen. Dragneel shrugs it off though.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Queen 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 Dragneel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dragneel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dragneel is looking for a counter combo.
Queen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dragneel. That did some damage!
Queen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dragneel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Dragneel defending well as Queen loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut there from Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a hook but Queen blocks it.
Queen tries a quick counter leg kick but Dragneel is wise to it.
Queen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dragneel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dragneel connects with a solid leg kick.
Dragneel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Dragneel. No joy for Queen on that attempt.
Dragneel throws an overhand right that lands on Queen's shoulder, as Queen tries to avoid the shot.
Dragneel works over Queen's head and body with a nice combination.
Queen throws a leg kick that misses.
Queen avoids the body shot from Dragneel.
Dragneel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Queen throws a sloppy head kick and Dragneel moves out of range easily.
Dragneel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Queen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragneel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Queen digs a good body shot into Dragneel's ribs.
No joy there for Dragneel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Donk. Dragneel catches Queen right on the button with a cross.
Dragneel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Queen.
An attempted straight right counter from Dragneel misses the target.
Queen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Queen just misses with a punch to the body.
Dragneel throws a hook but Queen blocks it.
Queen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Queen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Queen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Queen.
Queen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Queen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dragneel. #T3#
Dragneel misses with a straight left.
Queen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A good leg kick by Queen.
Dragneel lands a nice shot to the body.
Dragneel connects with a crisp jab.
Dragneel thuds his right hand into Queen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Queen shoots in for a takedown but Dragneel shows good takedown defense.
Natsu Dragneel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyrus Deangelo Queen.
Queen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dragneel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dragneel thuds a left hand into Queen's body.
Queen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dragneel.
A nice leg kick from Dragneel, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dragneel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dragneel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Queen can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Queen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dragneel scores with a shot to the body.
Queen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Dragneel wants to land a leg kick but Queen is out of range.
Dragneel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Queen's sensitive parts.
Queen slips a jab and a cross from Dragneel.
Dragneel scores with a jab.
Queen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dragneel counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Queen is rocked!
Queen walks into a stiff left hand from Dragneel.
Queen is still on wobbly legs! Can Dragneel finish him?
Dragneel drops Queen with a big left hand! Queen is injured, injured bad! Dragneel jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Natsu Dragneel!
Natsu Dragneel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: CFC 627     
Date:   Dec 25, 2023
#R1#
Stern throws a lazy head kick
and Kross connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kross misses the jab.
Stern throws out a counter right but Kross avoids it with no problem.
Stern thows a leg kick but Kross checks it
and Kross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stern misses with a hook. Kross ducked under it nicely.
As Stern looks to move away, Kross throws a big counter combo but Stern just gets out of the way.
Stern feints and then cracks Kross's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kross down.
Nice uppercut lands for Kross. That snapped Stern's head back.
Stern throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stern lands a leg kick that knocks Kross off balance momentarily.
A head kick by Stern misses
letting Kross counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kross blocks a jab.#KD#
Kross lands a big right hand that sends Stern crashing to the mat! Kross stays standing though and waves Stern back to his feet!#ROC#Stern is rocked!
Stern looks to land a right hand but Kross moved out of range.#T1#
Stern misses with a kick to the body
letting Kross counter with a right hand.
Stern is still on wobbly legs! Can Kross finish him?
Stern throws a push kick but Kross slaps the foot to one side.
Stern seems to have recovered his senses.
A low kick from Stern is predictable there #KD#
and Kross counters with a crisp right hand that drops Stern! Kross lets Stern back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Kross stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stern.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stern. Kross does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stern fails with the takedown
and Kross connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stern slips a jab from Kross.
Stern throws a sloppy body shot
and Kross counters with a straight right hand.
Kross pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kross stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stern.#T2#
Stern throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kross checks a low kick from Stern.
Stern cracks Kross with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stern with a nice calf kick.
Stern moves out of range of the body kick from Kross.
Kross avoids the body shot from Stern.
A head kick by Stern misses
and Kross counters with a straight right hand.
Stern misses with a jab to the body #KD#
and Kross counters with a crisp right hand that drops Stern! Kross lets Stern back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Stern with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kross looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stern rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kross counters with a body kick that stops Stern in his tracks momentarily.
Kross checks the leg kick.
A low kick from Stern misses
and Kross counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Kross closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Stern! Kross dives in looking to finish! Stern is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kullo Kross!
Kullo Kross is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Kullo Kross thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: CDM Round 13     
Date:   Dec 25, 2023
#R1#
Turnpike tests Hussin's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#It looks like Anwar Hussin has been cut.
Turnpike lands with a cross. #KD2#
Turnpike lands a big uppercut and Hussin crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hussin looks OK. Turnpike waves Hussin back to his feet!#ROC2#Hussin is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turnpike lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hussin at a distance.
Oh Hussin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turnpike dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hussin is breathing heavily.
Turnpike moves in close and cracks Hussin with a massive right hand! Hussin, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Turnpike!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jersey Turnpike!
Our winner, Jersey Turnpike, 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: CDM Round 12     
Date:   Dec 23, 2023
#R1#
Turnpike throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turnpike cracks Faroshev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Turnpike scores with a hook to the body. Faroshev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jersey Turnpike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Faroshev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Faroshev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Faroshev lands with a punch from half guard.
Turnpike pushes Faroshev off looking to stand but Faroshev dives back in and keeps control.
Ground and pound from Faroshev.
Nice strikes from Faroshev there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faroshev slips a nice elbow through Turnpike's hands, connecting with Turnpike's forehead.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Turnpike can do anything to dispel that myth.
Faroshev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Turnpike has hold of Faroshev's hands but Faroshev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Turnpike is looking to escape.
Faroshev working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#Turnpike is rocked!
Faroshev working over Turnpike with some ground and pound. Turnpike looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Turnpike is still in real trouble! Can Faroshev finish him?
Faroshev scores with a big shot! Turnpike's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Turnpike! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daroshev Faroshev!

 

Event: CDM Round 11     
Date:   Dec 21, 2023
#R1#
Turnpike scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Torso is breathing heavily.
Turnpike misses with a hook.#CL2#
Turnpike instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Turnpike's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turnpike swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Torso misses the target.
Torso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turnpike.
An attempted straight right counter from Torso misses the target.
Turnpike scores with a hook to the body. Torso takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turnpike swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Torso.
Turnpike misses with an uppercut.
Torso definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A jab lands there for Turnpike.
Turnpike throws a shot from downtown. Torso moves away and avoids it.
Turnpike is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Torso.
Turnpike waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Torso.
Turnpike scores with a punch to the head.#ROC2#Torso is rocked!#CUT2#Mr Torso's cut is getting worse.
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!
Turnpike tries to bum rush Torso with a series of wild strikes but Torso uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#KD2#
Turnpike lands a big right hand that sends Torso crashing to the mat! Turnpike stays standing though and waves Torso back to his feet!
Oh Torso is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turnpike finds Torso's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Torso flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Turnpike lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Torso will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jersey Turnpike!
A very excited looking Jersey Turnpike made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: CDM Round 10     
Date:   Dec 19, 2023
#R1#
Turnpike misses with a jab to the body
and Turnpike takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Antukis blocks a jab.
Turnpike moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAntukis.
Turnpike throws an off balance right hand
and Turnpike takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turnpike tries to bum rush Antukis with a series of wild strikes but Antukis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Antukis is looking for the big counter here.
Turnpike connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Turnpike is breathing heavily.
Turnpike misses with a body punch
and Antukis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A lazy left from Turnpike finds it's target.
Antukis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Turnpike misses with a hook #KD2#
and Antukis counters with a head kick that drops Turnpike to the mat! Turnpike scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Turnpike is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turnpike misses with a looping left.
Turnpike moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAntukis.
Oh Turnpike is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turnpike throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Antukis counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jokubas Antukis!
Jokubas Antukis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: OFK 360 - Escalante Vs Anderso     
Date:   Dec 17, 2023
#R1##CL#
Marek rushes Magomedov and presses him up against the cage.
Marek scores with a shoulder strike.
Magomedov is working Marek over against the cage.
Marek lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
I was talking to Marek's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Marek scores with a hook to the body.
Magomedov jumps guard but Marek stands there with Magomedov around his waist. Magomedov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Magomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marek lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Marek. #TD2#
Magomedov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marek pulls Magomedov in close to prevent any damage.
Magomedov trying to control but Marek is working from the bottom.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marek is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Marek controlling Magomedov's posture.
Magomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov trying to control but Marek is working from the bottom.
Magomedov postures up in Marek's guard and throws a big left but Marek blocks it.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Marek is keeping the position.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Marek keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Magomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magomedov lands a couple of elbows.
Magomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Marek keeps moving.
Marek wants to control the position but Magomedov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Magomedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Marek avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magomedov.
Marek regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Magomedov.
Magomedov throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Marek avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Magomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Magomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Marek has wrist control.
Marek avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Magomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Magomedov throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Magomedov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Marek dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Magomedov being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Marek preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Marek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marek has managed to get both his arms back between Magomedov's legs - danger averted.
Marek is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but instead Marek has moved into half guard.
Well, if Marek is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khalid Magomedov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Magomedov dodges the punch combination from Marek.
Marek misses with a double jab.
Marek swings for the body but Magomedov moves out of range.
Marek lands a nice looking body shot.
Magomedov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut.
Marek scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov misses with a combination
and Marek makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marek throws out a loose jab but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Marek misses the target. #T1#
Marek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#It looks like Khalid Magomedov has been cut.
Magomedov misses with a looping left.
Marek was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marek takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Marek scores with a punch to the head.
A big left from Marek misses.
Magomedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marek scores with the left hand. Magomedov knows he should have avoided that one.
Gregor Marek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marek misses with a hook.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
Marek leaves Magomedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Magomedov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marek. Marek circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marek connects with the punch.
Gregor Marek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Marek cracks Magomedov's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Magomedov slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Marek can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gregor Marek!
Gregor Marek retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Gregor Marek thanked Conviction for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: H33     
Date:   Dec 17, 2023
#R1#
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Knightley.
Knightley scores with a nice strike.
Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Knightley checks it well.
Knightley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Knightley tries a quick counter leg kick but Smith is wise to it.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Knightley's belly button to the back.
Knightley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Knightley counters with a thumping low kick.
Knightley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice body kick there by Smith.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith 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.
Smith looks to land a combination but Knightley avoids it well.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Knightley counters with a thumping low kick.
Smith misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knightley lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith will feel that in the morning.
Knightley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Knightley to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Knightley. That snapped Smith's head back.
A solid leg kick lands there for Knightley.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Knightley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Knightley counters with an outside leg kick.
Smith tries to land a leg kick but Knightley saw it coming and moves away.
Smith backing away here, and Knightley unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Knightley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knightley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Knightley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knightley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Knightley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Knightley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith wants to land a leg kick but Knightley is out of range.
Knightley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith. #T2#
Knightley wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Knightley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Knightley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Donk. Smith catches Knightley right on the button with a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Knightley.
Nice uppercut lands for Knightley. That snapped Smith's head back.
Smith steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Knightley. That one must have hurt.
Knightley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith throws the left hand but Knightley avoids the punch easily.
Knightley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Knightley follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Smith cracks Knightley 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.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Knightley is just out of range.
Knightley defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Knightley to counter with a crisp jab.
Knightley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Conrad Knightley will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knightley.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Knightley's front leg but catches the back leg as Knightley tries to avoid it.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Knightley ducks down to avoid it.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Knightley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knightley slips under a jab.
Knightley has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Knightley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Knightley moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith checks a low kick from Knightley.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knightley scores with a jab.
Knightley jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Knightley moves out of range easily.
Knightley lands with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knightley avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Knightley.#T1#
Knightley tries a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Knightley cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Knightley throws a fast counter high kick but Smith manages to duck under it in time.
Knightley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
An inside leg kick lands from Knightley.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Knightley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith throws a low kick but Knightley moves out of range easily.
Knightley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
Knightley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smith looks to throw a body kick
and Knightley finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Knightley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Smith misses with a hook.
Knightley feints a counter leg kick.
Smith throws a head kick but Knightley moves out of range.
A nice side step and Knightley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Knightley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Knightley counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Knightley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith backing away here, and Knightley unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Knightley.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knightley counters with a slapping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Knightley.
Smith swings for the body but Knightley moves out of range.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Knightley counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knightley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith misses the body punch
and Knightley counters with a straight right hand.
Knightley throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Knightley counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Knightley with the inside leg kick.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws a hook but Knightley blocks it.
Knightley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Knightley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Knightley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad Knightley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Smith throws a body punch but Knightley moves out of range.
Knightley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bryant Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knightley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Knightley should have avoided that one.
Smith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Knightley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Smith throws a head kick but Knightley moves out of range.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Knightley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knightley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knightley raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Knightley.
Knightley scores with a hook.
A good leg kick by Knightley.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Knightley counters with a nice uppercut.
Knightley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith misses with the body kick
and Knightley counters with a nice leg kick.
Bryant Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Knightley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith misses with a kick to the body
enabling Knightley to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith misses with a hook. Knightley ducked under it nicely.
Good leg kick by Knightley.
Knightley lands a jab to the nose.
Conrad Knightley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith misses the body punch
and Knightley counters with a thumping low kick.
Knightley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smith looks for the body kick but Knightley saw that one coming.
Knightley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Knightley's shoulder, as Knightley tries to avoid the shot.
Knightley connects with a solid leg kick.
Knightley scores with a kick to the midsection.
Knightley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Knightley.#T2#
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!
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Knightley counter with a right hand.
Smith throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Knightley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knightley blocks a head kick by Smith.
Knightley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knightley connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knightley checks a leg kick nicely.
Knightley scores with a leg kick.
Knightley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and Knightley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Knightley.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knightley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Knightley slips the punch.
Smith throws a low kick but Knightley avoids it.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Knightley moves away and avoids it.
Knightley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conrad Knightley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knightley 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conrad Knightley!

Conrad Knightley thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: DMMA 272     
Date:   Dec 17, 2023
#R1#
Nitro throws a push kick but Rocky slaps the foot to one side.
Rocky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rocky has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nitro.
Rocky sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nitro misses the body punch
letting Rocky counter with a right hand.
Rocky's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nitro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rocky scrambles back to his feet.
Rocky with a nice cross.#KD2#
Nitro cracks Rocky with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Nitro has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rocky to stand back up!
Jimmy Nitro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocky fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nitro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rocky was well out of range. Poor timing from Nitro.
Nitro swings widly with a right hand
and Rocky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nitro cracks a nice hook into Rocky's ribs.
Nitro looks to score with a jab to the body but Rocky is just out of range.
Nitro bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've been informed that Nitro has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Rocky moves out of range of the body kick from Nitro.
Rocky throwing a counter right hand but Nitro manages to avoid it.
Nitro scores with a leg kick.
Nitro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jimmy Nitro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Nitro throws a body punch but Rocky moves out of range.
Rocky lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rocky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Decent striking displayed by Rocky there.
Rocky slips a jab from Nitro.#CL#
Rocky clinches up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Rocky.
Rocky scores with a knee to the head.
Nitro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rocky's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Nitro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Nitro. #BC2#
Nitro breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Rocky misses its intended target.
Nitro misses with a body kick.
Nitro looks to throw a body kick
and Rocky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nitro throws a push kick but Rocky slaps the foot to one side. #T2##TD#
Rocky closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rocky thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nitro tries to improve position but can't.
Rocky sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nitro is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nitro struggling a bit here.
Rocky controlling from side mount.
Rocky trying to control the position but Nitro is working away. #T3#
Rocky is trying to ground and pound but Nitro uses the momentary lack of control by Rocky to regain half guard.
Rocky performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rocky wants to control but Nitro is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocky is looking to stall here but Nitro recovers full guard.
Nitro working a defensive guard here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Nitro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rocky trying to control the position from guard on top but Nitro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rocky throws a sloppy strike and Nitro has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Rocky is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Nitro!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy Nitro!
During a confident post fight interview, Jimmy Nitro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: DC 116: Cholo v Beard     
Date:   Dec 17, 2023
#R1#
Knightley throws a good cross that connects. #CUT#It looks like Fotos Hasapis has been cut.
Knightley delivers a nice body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Knightley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hasapis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Knightley tests Hasapis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hasapis tries to work over Knightley's front leg with a kick but Knightley checks it.
Good exchange - Hasapis coming out on top.#TD2#
Hasapis scores with a takedown into Knightley's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knightley is controlling Hasapis's posture.#T1#
Hasapis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knightley works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Hasapis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knightley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hasapis has managed to get both his arms back between Knightley's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Hasapis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Knightley has his hands on Hasapis's head, controlling the position.
Hasapis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #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.
Hasapis working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Knightley has an active guard here but Hasapis has managed to pass into half guard.
Hasapis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hasapis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Knightley is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Hasapis lands a big elbow.
Hasapis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Knightley working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hasapis lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knightley wants to hold on but Hasapis pushes him away.
Knightley is bucking up trying to escape but Hasapis cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Knightley is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Hasapis cracks Knightley with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hasapis landing strikes from the mount.
Knightley is trying to escape the mount.
Knightley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hasapis on the ground.
Knightley controls the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hasapis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fotos Hasapis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fotos Hasapis'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#
Hasapis blocks a head kick by Knightley.
Hasapis moves out of range as Knightley strikes.
Hasapis feints the counter takedown.
Knightley blocks a head kick by Hasapis.
Knightley is looking to counter punch.
Hasapis throws a good cross that connects.
Knightley walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hasapis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hasapis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Hasapis 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.
Hasapis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Knightley defending well though.
Knightley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Knightley.
Knightley is trying to control the position but Hasapis postures up.
Hasapis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knightley's head.
Hasapis cracks Knightley with a solid left hand.
Knightley has his hands on Hasapis's head, controlling the position.
Fotos Hasapis has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2##SUB#
Knightley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hasapis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Knightley has Hasapis pulled in close to control his posture.
Knightley keeping moving, preventing Hasapis from controlling successfully. #T3#
Knightley seems keen to control Hasapis's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Knightley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knightley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hasapis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Knightley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hasapiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T4#
Knightley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hasapiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Knightley looks to land a right hand but Hasapis moved out of range.
Hasapis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knightley at a distance.
Knightley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hasapis! But no joy.
Knightley stuffs the takedown attempt from Hasapis. Hasapis gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hasapis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knightley's waist but Knightley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hasapis off to one side.
Hasapis misses with the combination.
Knightley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Fotos Hasapis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Fotos Hasapis's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Knightley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hasapis moves away.
Nice body kick there by Knightley.
Knightley misses with a body kick.
Hasapis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knightley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hasapis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Hasapis misses the target. #T1#
Hasapis motions for Knightley to come forward. Hasapis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knightley jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hasapis cracks Knightley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Donny Knightley is winning the standup battle so far.
Knightley misses with a hook.
Hasapis unleashes a big counter combination but Knightley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Knightley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hasapis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knightley.
Hasapis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Knightley walks into a straight right hand from Hasapis.
Hasapis misses with a hook
and Knightley counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Hasapis throws a sloppy head kick and Knightley moves out of range easily.
Knightley throws a hook but Hasapis avoids it easily.
Hasapis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hasapis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hasapis swings for the body but Knightley moves out of range.
Hasapis slips under a jab.
Hasapis tries a quick counter leg kick but Knightley is wise to it.
Knightley throws a push kick but Hasapis slaps the foot to one side.
Hasapis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knightley.#T3#
Knightley slips a straight right by Hasapis.
Hasapis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#That has opened up Fotos Hasapis's cut even more.
Hasapis shoots in but Knightley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Knightley throws a lazy body kick
and Hasapis counters with a stiff right hand.
Hasapis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knightley.
Hasapis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Knightley throws the left hand but Hasapis avoids the punch easily.
Hasapis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Donny Knightley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hasapis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Knightley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hasapis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Donny Knightley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fotos Hasapis.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hasapis!
Hasapis cracks Knightley with a good jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fotos Hasapis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hasapis 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fotos Hasapis!

Our winner, Fotos Hasapis, 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: CDM Round 9     
Date:   Dec 17, 2023
#R1#
Turnpike moves away from the strike by Faolin.
Faolin looks winded!
Turnpike throws a right and a left that Faolin avoids nicely.
Turnpike tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Faolin was well out of range. Poor timing from Turnpike.
Faolin misses with a straight left.
Turnpike pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the liver by Turnpike. Beautiful body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Turnpike there.
Turnpike connects with a body shot.#CL#
Turnpike has closed the distance and engaged Faolin in a clinch. #BC#
Turnpike's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turnpike wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Turnpike connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good exchange - Turnpike coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turnpike throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Faolin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Faolin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turnpike.
Turnpike throws a shot to the body.
Faolin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Turnpike digs a good body shot into Faolin's ribs.
Turnpike connects with a crisp jab.
A lazy left from Turnpike finds it's target.
Turnpike misses the shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Turnpike. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turnpike.
Faolin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Turnpike gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Turnpike breaks from the clinch.
Jersey Turnpike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faolin throws a lazy right hand but Turnpike sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turnpike throws a body shot but no joy.
Turnpike lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Turnpike breaks from the clinch.
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!
Faolin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Turnpike lands with a good body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Faolin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Faolin misses with a head kick.
Turnpike getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice straight punches there by Turnpike. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turnpike.
Turnpike wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Faolin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Turnpike misses the target.
Turnpike throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
An inside leg kick from Faolin misses.
Faolin lands a two punch combo.
Turnpike scores with a crisp jab that stopped Faolin in his tracks.
Faolin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Faolin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Turnpike ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Faolin throws a right and a left that Turnpike avoids nicely.
Faolin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Turnpike checks a leg kick nicely.
Turnpike throws a body punch but Faolin moves out of range.
A jab from Turnpike misses.
Turnpike throws the left hand but Faolin avoids the punch easily.
Faolin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turnpike swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Faolin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turnpike catches Faolin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Turnpike misses with a wild body shot.
And Faolin tries to counter it with a takedown but Turnpike pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Turnpike takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice straight punches there by Turnpike. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turnpike.
Faolin tries to bum rush Turnpike with a series of wild strikes but Turnpike uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turnpike lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Turnpike uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Faolin.
Faolin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Faolin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turnpike tries to bum rush Faolin with a series of wild strikes but Faolin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Faolin takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
Turnpike throws a hook but Faolin avoids it easily.
Turnpike is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL#
Turnpike closes the distance and clinches.
Faolin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Turnpike breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turnpike swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Faolin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Faolin. #ES#
Turnpike has his feet on Faolin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Turnpike stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Faolin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turnpike circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice jab there from Turnpike.
Turnpike connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Faolin momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Faolin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turnpike definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Faolin throws a sloppy head kick and Turnpike moves out of range easily.
Faolin misses with a hook.
Turnpike swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Faolin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jersey Turnpike dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Faolin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turnpike.
Sean Faolin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Faolin takes one to the chin there.
Turnpike lands with an overhand left.
Turnpike's corner calls for a 1-2. Turnpike obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice cross by Turnpike.#CL#
Turnpike gets a clinch. #BC#
Turnpike breaks the clinch.
Faolin avoids the body shot from Turnpike.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Faolin in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Turnpike throws the left hand but Faolin avoids the punch easily.
Turnpike checks the leg kick.
Turnpike moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Turnpike. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turnpike.
Faolin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Turnpike misses with an uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Turnpike misses with a wild body shot.
Turnpike tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Faolin was well out of range. Poor timing from Turnpike.#T1##CL#
Turnpike moves into the clinch.#BC#
Turnpike breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jersey Turnpike is winning the standup battle so far.
Faolin scores with a punch to the head.
Faolin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Turnpike is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Faolin can do to turn this around?
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Turnpike takes a jab right on the kisser.
Turnpike connects with a body shot that sends Faolin's belly button to the back.
Faolin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Faolin missing with a left hand there. Turnpike was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Faolin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Turnpike.
Faolin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Faolin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turnpike takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faolin ducks under a wild hook from Turnpike.
Faolin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turnpike.
Turnpike misses with a straight right. #T2#
Turnpike avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turnpike lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Turnpike connects with a nice looking jab.
Turnpike keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Faolin.
Turnpike avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Turnpike. That snapped Faolin's head back.
A jab from Turnpike does it's job there.
A punch combination from Faolin misses.
Turnpike was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Faolin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turnpike finds it's way round the side to connect with Faolin's head.
Faolin with a hook.
Turnpike keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turnpike was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Faolin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Faolin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turnpike.
Faolin swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Turnpike looks to score with a jab to the body but Faolin is just out of range.
Turnpike throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Faolin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turnpike bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Faolin misses with a body shot.
Faolin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Turnpike looks to land a left hand but Faolin moved out of range nicely.
Faolin throws a looping overhand right but Turnpike ducks down to avoid it.
Turnpike cracks Faolin with an open hand slap.
Turnpike tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Faolin was well out of range. Poor timing from Turnpike.
Turnpike tries to clinch
and Turnpike takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Faolin misses with a body shot. #CL#
Turnpike takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Turnpike escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turnpike ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Faolin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Turnpike on the side of the head.
Turnpike lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turnpike thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turnpike is looking to clinch.
Faolin slips a jab from Turnpike.
Faolin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Faolin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turnpike punishes Faolin's body with a nice straight punch.
Turnpike throws a big shot that misses.
Faolin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Faolin loads up on a big right hand but Turnpike slips the punch.
Turnpike cracks Faolin with an open hand slap.
Faolin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turnpike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turnpike throws a one two combo.
Turnpike moves out of range of the strikes.
Turnpike was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Faolin blocks a jab.
Faolin keeps the fight on the outside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jersey Turnpike dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Faolin misses its intended target.
Turnpike lands a nice hook to Faolin's body. Faolin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Turnpike there.
Faolin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Turnpike clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Turnpike breaks from the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Turnpike.
Faolin throws a body kick that misses.
Turnpike darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Faolin moves out of range of the strikes.
Turnpike bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Turnpike lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Turnpike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Turnpike there.
Turnpike blocks a low kick nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Faolin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turnpike pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Turnpike slips a jab from Faolin.
Turnpike lands with a good body shot.
Faolin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Faolin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turnpike was well out of range. Poor timing from Faolin.
Turnpike uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Faolin misses with a low kick.
Turnpike avoids the body shot from Faolin.
Faolin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Faolin takes a swing at Turnpike's ribcage but misses.
Turnpike scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Faolin doesn't seem bothered though.
Faolin drops his hands momentarily and Turnpike takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Turnpike jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Turnpike bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turnpike ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turnpike throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Faolin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Faolin swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Turnpike with a hook.
Faolin misses with a two punch combination.
Turnpike thuds a left hand into Faolin's body.
Turnpike takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Turnpike throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Faolin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Faolin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Faolin ducks under a wild hook from Turnpike.
A clash of legs there as Turnpike blocks the low kick.#CL#
Turnpike gets a clinch. #BC#
Turnpike breaks the clinch.
Turnpike scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Faolin cracks Turnpike with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Faolin keeps the fight on the outside.
Turnpike fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Faolin on the side of the head.
Turnpike slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Turnpike blocks a jab.
Faolin throws a good cross that connects.
Turnpike moves out of range as Faolin strikes.
Faolin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Turnpike uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Turnpike takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Turnpike breaks the clinch.
Turnpike takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice shot by Turnpike.
Turnpike cracks Faolin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Turnpike waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Faolin.
Faolin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turnpike lands with a nice body punch.
Faolin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Faolin tries a low kick but Turnpike avoids it.
Turnpike lands a right hook to the body.
Turnpike scores with a decent looking hook.
Turnpike throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Faolin just misses with a punch to the body.
Faolin throws a jab but it's blocked by Turnpike.
Turnpike lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Turnpike clinches. #BC#
Turnpike's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turnpike scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Faolin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turnpike.
Turnpike swings for the body but Faolin moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turnpike misses with an uppercut
and Faolin counters with a three punch combo that has Turnpike backing up. Turnpike nods at Faolin to acknowledge the strikes.
Faolin throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Turnpike on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Turnpike clinches. #BC#
Turnpike breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jersey Turnpike!

After winning the bout, Jersey Turnpike thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Sean Faolin was interviewed post fight and said 'Fook off ye cheeky coont.'.

 

Event: NYF 45: Adebisi vs Tonioli     
Date:   Dec 16, 2023
#R1#
Fraumilch checks the leg kick nicely there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fraumilch! But no joy.
A shot to the body from Fraumilch misses #TD#
and Knightley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fraumilch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Knightley wants to free his trapped foot but Fraumilch is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Knightley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fraumilch's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Knightley connects with a nice short shot to Fraumilch's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fraumilch has a hand on Knightley's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Knightley takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Knightley working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Knightley looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #T1#
Fraumilch wants to control but Knightley is having none of it.
Knightley punching from mount but Fraumilch doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Knightley landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fraumilch tries to hold on but Knightley pushes him away.
Fraumilch is squirming around, avoiding Knightley's attempts to control the action.
Knightley landing shots from mount.
Fraumilch tries to reverse the position but Knightley maintains control.
Fraumilch slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fraumilch wants to improve his position but Knightley is controlling well. #T2#
Knightley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Knightley sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fraumilch is not content to let Knightley control the position.#SUB2#
Fraumilch looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Knightley pushes past his half guard into mount!
Knightley lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Knightley scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fraumilch wants to hold on but Knightley pushes him away.#T3#
Knightley looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #ROC#Fraumilch is rocked!#SUB#
Knightley jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fraumilch manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Fraumilch is still in real trouble! Can Knightley finish him?
Fraumilch wants to control but Knightley postures up.
Fraumilch seems to have recovered his senses.
Fraumilch might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Knightley haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Knightley has control of an arm but Fraumilch manages to advance to Knightley's back!
Knightley tries to break free. #T4#
Knightley tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Knightley wants to hold on but Fraumilch pushes him away.
Knightley working to try and regain half guard.
Knightley is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knightley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Knightley is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Flynn Knightley dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Fraumilch moves out of range as Knightley strikes.
Fraumilch throws out a counter right but Knightley avoids it with no problem.
Knightley looks to throw the jab but Fraumilch is out of range.
Knightley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Danga de danga de dang - Knightley scores with a four punch combination!
Knightley throws a hook to the side of Fraumilch's head but Fraumilch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fraumilch misses the jab.
Knightley avoids the body shot from Fraumilch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knightley works Fraumilch's body with a nice hook.
Knightley looks to score with a jab to the body but Fraumilch is just out of range.
Knightley thows a leg kick but Fraumilch checks it
letting Fraumilch counter with a right hand. #T1#
Knightley misses with a low kick.
Knightley misses with a takedown attempt - Fraumilch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A nice side step and Fraumilch releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Knightley wants to land a leg kick but Fraumilch is out of range.
Fraumilch throws out a counter right but Knightley avoids it with no problem.
Flynn Knightley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knightley swings widly with a right hand
and Fraumilch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fraumilch checks a leg kick.
Fraumilch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fraumilch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knightley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Knightley looks to score with a jab to the body but Fraumilch is just out of range.
It seemed like Fraumilch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knightley swings for the body but Fraumilch moves out of range.
Fraumilch scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Knightley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Knightley.
Fraumilch misses with a looping right.
Knightley changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Knightley takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knightley takes a swing at Fraumilch's ribcage but misses.
Fraumilch is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Knightley with a body shot.
Fraumilch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Fraumilch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knightley tests Fraumilch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knightley scores with the left hand. Fraumilch knows he should have avoided that one.
Knightley throws a good cross that connects.
Fraumilch scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Flynn Knightley has been cut.
Knightley goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice uppercut lands for Fraumilch. That snapped Knightley's head back.
Knightley throws a push kick but Fraumilch slaps the foot to one side.
It seemed like Fraumilch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knightley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fraumilch.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fraumilch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fraumilch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fraumilch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knightley.
A nice side step and Fraumilch releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fraumilch.
Knightley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fraumilch blocks a low kick nicely.
Fraumilch blocks a low kick nicely.
Knightley connects with a body shot.
Knightley lands a head 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 Flynn Knightley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Flynn Knightley's cut.
That's time! Knightley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Knightley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Knightley slips a jab from Fraumilch.
Knightley feinted with a counter takedown.
Fraumilch misses the body punch #TD#
so Knightley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Knightley distracts Fraumilch with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Knightley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Knightley is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fraumilch trying to keep a closed guard but Knightley is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Fraumilch looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Knightley puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fraumilch trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Flynn Knightley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knightley raining down hammerfists from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knightley is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fraumilch is in a horrible position here. Knightley smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fraumilch is bucking up trying to escape but Knightley cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Knightley looking to control but Fraumilch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Fraumilch wants to control but Knightley is having none of it.
Knightley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fraumilch is looking to escape.
Fraumilch is wriggling around trying to escape.
Knightley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fraumilch can do to turn this around?
Knightley lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knightley breaks from Fraumilch's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T3#
Knightley breaks from Fraumilch's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Knightley tries to control but Fraumilch wriggling away.
Fraumilch wants to control but Knightley is having none of it.
The referee warns Fraumilch that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fraumilch wants to control but Knightley is having none of it.
Fraumilch sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Knightley prevents Fraumilch from improving his position.#T4#
Fraumilch is trying to control but can't.
Fraumilch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Knightley.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Knightley lands a nice short elbow.
Fraumilch trying to control here.
Lieb Fraumilch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fraumilch trying to get back to full guard but Knightley takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knightley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fraumilch is looking to escape.
Knightley has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fraumilch's face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Flynn Knightley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Knightley, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flynn Knightley!

A relieved looking Flynn Knightley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: TL Fight Night 33     
Date:   Dec 16, 2023
#R1#
A jab lands there for LaFleur.#CUT#It looks like Charles Barkley has been cut.
LaFleur blocks a head kick by Barkley.
Barkley scoring well with a low kick there.
Barkley takes a swing at LaFleur's ribcage but misses.
Barkley lands a nice hook to LaFleur's body. LaFleur takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
LaFleur moves out of range of the body kick from Barkley.
It looked like LaFleur was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barkley.
LaFleur looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barkley throws a jab when LaFleur was well out of range.
LaFleur moves out of range of the body kick from Barkley.
LaFleur digs a good body shot into Barkley's ribs.
Barkley throws a wild body kick that LaFleur sees coming a mile off.
It looked like LaFleur wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barkley scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Jean Francois LaFleur has been cut.
Barkley throws a leg kick but LaFleur moved away.
Barkley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but LaFleur circles away quickly and effectively.
LaFleur was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barkley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and LaFleur counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
LaFleur lands a nice shot to the body.
Barkley looks winded!
Barkley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
LaFleur stuns Barkley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Barkley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
LaFleur wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
LaFleur swings for the body but Barkley moves out of range.
Barkley takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
LaFleur rushes Barkley and presses him up against the cage.
LaFleur lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from LaFleur on the inside.
A short uppercut from LaFleur.
Barkley blocks a body shot from LaFleur.
LaFleur blocking some punches.
Barkley blocks an uppercut.
Barkley has a couple of punches blocked by LaFleur.
LaFleur throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LaFleur lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barkley or not.
LaFleur throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barkleys head. #CUT#That has opened up Charles Barkley's cut even more.
A short left from LaFleur.
LaFleur swings wildly with an uppercut but Barkley uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Barkley tries to work over LaFleur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
LaFleur misses with a punch to the body.
LaFleur throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
LaFleur dips a shoulder and cracks Barkley with a mighty uppercut! Barkley falls back against the cage and LaFleur unloads with a barrage of strikes! Barkley is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - LaFleur screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Francois LaFleur!
Our winner, Jean Francois LaFleur, 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: CDM Round 8     
Date:   Dec 15, 2023
#R1##TD#
Reynolds scores with a takedown into Turnpike's guard.
Turnpike looks winded!
Reynolds slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Reynolds is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Turnpike will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Reynolds is working to tighten his grip on Turnpike's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Turnpike has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Reynolds is really squeezing tight and eventually Turnpike passes out! Reynolds breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Stanley Reynolds!
Stanley Reynolds 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: CMD Round 7     
Date:   Dec 13, 2023
#R1##CL2#
Turnpike takes the fight into the clinch.
Waters looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Turnpike tries to break the clinch but Waters is controlling the position. #TD#
Waters pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Waters has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Turnpike should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Waters has tightened it up now! Turnpike should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). River Waters!

 

Event: CDM Round 6     
Date:   Dec 11, 2023
#R1#
Turnpike ducks under a wild hook from Fister.
Turnpike looks winded!
Fister throws a hook but Turnpike avoids it easily.
Fister throws a jab when Turnpike was well out of range.
Fister definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fister's corner calls for a 1-2. Fister obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Turnpike uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fister.
Fister cracks Turnpike with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fister throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Turnpike on the side of the head.
Fister scores with a hook to the body. Turnpike takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turnpike keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fister.
Fister waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turnpike.
Turnpike slips a jab from Fister.
Fister scores with a crisp jab that stopped Turnpike in his tracks.
Turnpike ducks under a wild hook from Fister.
Fister lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Fister is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turnpike.
Turnpike looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fister throws the left hand but Turnpike avoids the punch easily.
Fister missing with a left hand there. Turnpike was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turnpike looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turnpike blocks a jab.
Fister connects with a right hand. Turnpike shakes it off.#ROC#Turnpike is rocked!
Turnpike bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turnpike swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turnpike is still on wobbly legs! Can Fister finish him?
Turnpike blocks a jab.
Fister throws an overhand right that lands on Turnpike's shoulder, as Turnpike tries to avoid the shot.
Fister drops Turnpike with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Turnpike! Fister dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freaky Fister!

 

 
 
 
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