Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: CCC 71
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Farquharson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klimov.
Farquharson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Klimov misses with a looping left.
Klimov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Farquharson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Klimov throws a shot to the body.
Farquharson slips a jab from Klimov.
Klimov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Klimov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A swing and a miss from Klimov.
Farquharson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice shot lands for Klimov.#T1#
Klimov misses with a body shot.
Farquharson attempts a counter takedown but Klimov avoids it well and moves away.
Klimov tries to bum rush Farquharson with a series of wild strikes but Farquharson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Farquharson attempts a counter takedown but Klimov avoids it well and moves away.
Klimov misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Farquharson counters with a single leg into guard. Klimov didn't expect that.
Klimov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Farquharson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Farquharson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Farquharson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Klimov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Farquharson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Klimov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Farquharson cracks Klimov with a solid left hand.
Farquharson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Klimov has momentary wrist control but Farquharson slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Klimov wants to stand but Farquharson is controlling the position.
Klimov keeping moving, preventing Farquharson from controlling successfully.
Klimov controls Farquharson momentarily but Farquharson frees himself.
Farquharson trying to control but Klimov is working from the bottom.
Farquharson throws a big right hand that misses.
Klimov trying to control the position.
Farquharson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Farquharson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Farquharson 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.#T3#
Farquharson lands a couple of digs.
Farquharson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Klimov is keeping the position for now.
Farquharson trying to control the position from guard on top but Klimov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farquharson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Farquharson trying to control but Klimov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klimov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Farquharson passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Farquharson tries for a kimura but Klimov is defending well.
Farquharson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Farquharson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Klimov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Farquharson is looking to take a break and control but Klimov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Farquharson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Klimov is trying to improve his position.
Klimov dodges the ground and pound from Farquharson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Enokentiy Klimov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A left and a right from Klimov both land. Nice combination.
Klimov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Farquharson.
Farquharson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klimov.
A jab from Klimov misses.
Klimov throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Farquharson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Klimov!
Farquharson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Farquharson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Klimov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klimov is not content to let Farquharson control the position.
Farquharson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Klimov!#T1#
Farquharson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Farquharson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Klimov is looking to improve his position but Farquharson isn't that keen on the idea.
BOOM! Farquharson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Farquharson prevents Klimov from getting the reversal.
Klimov taking shots to the head.
Farquharson with good strikes from the mount here!
Farquharson looking to control but Klimov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Duncan Farquharson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Klimov gets back to half guard.
Farquharson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Farquharson winds up and cracks Klimov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Farquharson works his foot free and advances to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farquharson connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #SUB#
Farquharson working for a guillotine from mount but Klimov is in no mood to give up.
Klimov taking shots to the head.
Farquharson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Farquharson lands a big elbow.
Klimov tries to lock up and control but Farquharson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Farquharson lands with some strikes.
Klimov is in a horrible position here. Farquharson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T3#
Farquharson unloading with bombs!#ROC#Klimov is rocked!
Farquharson is landing with some decent strikes but Klimov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Farquharson with shots to the head and body - Klimov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Farquharson trying to control but Klimov is having none of it.
Farquharson lands a big shot there that rocks Klimov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Farquharson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Klimov is trying to escape the mount.
Klimov tries to hold on but Farquharson postures up.
Farquharson wants to control the pace but Klimov is squirming around nicely. #T4#
A nice elbow there by Farquharson.
Farquharson working the ground and pound effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klimov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Farquharson lands a heavy elbow.
BOOM! Farquharson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Farquharson lands a big elbow - Klimov is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Klimov is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Duncan Farquharson!

Event: STRIKE! 34
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Turnik throws a left and a right that both miss
and Emelianenko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Turnik's knee momentarily.
Turnik misses with a looping right.
Emelianenko lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A combination from Turnik does no damage.
Emelianenko motions for Turnik to come forward. Emelianenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Emelianenko has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Turnik is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Turnik misses with a looping left.
Turnik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Emelianenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turnik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turnik moves out of range as Emelianenko strikes.
Emelianenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turnik scores with a three punch combo! #CUT#It looks like Roman Emelianenko has been cut.
Emelianenko is looking to slow Turnik down with leg kicks.
Emelianenko tries to work over Turnik's front leg with a kick but Turnik checks it.
A jab from Turnik finds it's way through Emelianenko's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turnik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Emelianenko.
A swing and a miss from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries a low kick but Turnik avoids it.
Turnik misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Emelianenko feints and then cracks Turnik's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Turnik down.
Turnik throws a leg kick but Emelianenko moved away.
Emelianenko lunges at Turnik with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turnik's hand. #CUT2#It looks like Boban Turnik has been cut.
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut
and Turnik counters with a stiff right hand. #KD#
Turnik connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Emelianenko onto his butt! Emelianenko bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
Turnik is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Turnik. That snapped Emelianenko's head back. #ROC#Emelianenko is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Roman Emelianenko's cut even more.
Turnik weaves into range and cracks Emelianenko right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Emelianenko goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Turnik is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boban Turnik!
The defeated Roman Emelianenko had this to say: 'Try to hit me brother, I have no chin hahaha, wait…'.

Event: STRIKE! 33
Date: Aug 31, 2024

#R1#
Cuntmara scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cuntmara throws a lazy right hand but Saputra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Cuntmara. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cuntmara.
Good work by Saputra as he checks the leg kick.
Saputra is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Saputra staying out of range there.
Saputra is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cuntmara moves out of range as Saputra strikes.
Saputra moves out of range of the strikes.
Saputra throwing a counter right hand but Cuntmara manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Cuntmara there.
Cuntmara lands a nice shot to the body.
Saputra avoids the body shot from Cuntmara.
Saputra throwing a counter right hand but Cuntmara manages to avoid it.
A big left from Cuntmara misses.
Saputra takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Saputra staying out of range there.
Saputra has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Quarry in the buildup to the fight.
Cuntmara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Cuntmara thuds his right hand into Saputra's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cuntmara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saputra lands with a good body shot.
Nice defenses there by Saputra.
Saputra swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saputra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Saputra misses.
A jab from Cuntmara misses.
Cuntmara attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A counter left hand to the body from Saputra misses its target.
Cuntmara misses with a body shot.
Cuntmara throws a right hand that misses
letting Saputra counter with a right hand.
Saputra thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch lands to the side of Cuntmara 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cuntmara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Cuntmara looks to land a left hand but Saputra moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Cuntmara misses.
Saputra went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cuntmara missing with a left hand there. Saputra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Saputra wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cuntmara misses with a body shot
and Saputra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cuntmara throws out a loose jab but Saputra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cuntmara throws the left hand but Saputra avoids the punch easily.
Saputra throwing a counter right hand but Cuntmara manages to avoid it.
Saputra moves away from the strike by Cuntmara.
Cuntmara tried to score with a low kick but Saputra checks it.
Saputra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cuntmara.
Saputra appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Saputra shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Saputra takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cuntmara moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Cuntmara on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ibrahim Cuntmara dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Saputra just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cuntmara.
Saputra defending well as Cuntmara loads up on a big left hand.
Cuntmara throws a chopping leg kick but Saputra manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Saputra wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saputra fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saputra scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cuntmara fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saputra on the side of the head.
Saputra drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cuntmara misses with an uppercut
and Cuntmara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saputra throws a body shot but no joy.
Cuntmara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saputra manages to avoid it.
Saputra staying out of range there.
Saputra blocks a jab.
Saputra throwing a counter right hand but Cuntmara manages to avoid it.#T1#
Cuntmara scores with a hook to the body. Saputra takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saputra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saputra moves out of range as Cuntmara strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Saputra on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good shot there by Cuntmara.
Cuntmara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saputra moves away.
A low kick from Cuntmara is predictable there
and Saputra counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Cuntmara.
Cuntmara misses with a left hand
letting Saputra counter with a right hand.
Saputra slips a jab from Cuntmara.
A little feinted left hand from Saputra on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saputra misses with a few strikes there.
Saputra takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cuntmara loads up on a big right hand but Saputra slips the punch.#T2#
Cuntmara darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cuntmara jabs at Saputra's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saputra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cuntmara thuds his right hand into Saputra's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cuntmara throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from Cuntmara misses.
Ibrahim Cuntmara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cuntmara throws a leg kick but Saputra checks it.
Saputra seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cuntmara turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saputra blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Saputra on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saputra looks to land a right hand but Cuntmara moved out of range.
Cuntmara appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Saputra just misses with a punch to the body.
Saputra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cuntmara manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ibrahim Cuntmara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Saputra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Cuntmara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saputra.
Saputra went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Frendy Saputra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cuntmara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cuntmara is looking for the big counter here.
Saputra takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ibrahim Cuntmara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saputra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cuntmara manages to avoid it.
Saputra slips a straight right by Cuntmara.
Saputra throws a lazy right hand but Cuntmara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saputra takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Saputra stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cuntmara.
Cuntmara finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Saputra tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saputra lands with a straight right. Cuntmara didn't see that one coming.
Saputra slips a straight right by Cuntmara.
A quick step to the side and Saputra tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cuntmara moves out of range of the strikes.
Saputra drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
A slow jab from Saputra misses its intended target.
Cuntmara slips a jab from Saputra.
Cuntmara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cuntmara avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saputra. Cuntmara does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Cuntmara responds with a good body kick, but Saputra manages to step out the way in time.
Cuntmara's corner calls for a 1-2. Cuntmara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cuntmara cracks Saputra with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cuntmara lands a right hook to the body.
Saputra takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cuntmara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cuntmara tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Saputra lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cuntmara circles away quickly and effectively.
Ibrahim Cuntmara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Cuntmara.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cuntmara.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cuntmara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saputra has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cuntmara turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cuntmara lands with a nice body punch.
Saputra needs to keep his hands up - Cuntmara had a free shot at his head there.
Cuntmara buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Saputra slips under a jab from Cuntmara.
Cuntmara scores with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Cuntmara.
That kick from Cuntmara tenderised Saputra's leg. Saputra is trying to keep his angry face on.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim Cuntmara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cuntmara 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibrahim Cuntmara!
Ibrahim Cuntmara 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: NYF 81: Kramer vs Holton
Date: Aug 31, 2024

#R1#
Mendes misses with a looping left.
Mendes dives in for a single leg takedown but Tokoro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Mendes backs off Tokoro throws a huge counter combo but Mendes manages to avoid it all.
We've been hearing reports that Mendes has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tokoro has a couple of punches blocked by Mendes.
Mendes fails to pull guard.
Mendes prevents a body shot from Tokoro.
Tokoro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mendes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tokoro walks away with a smile on his face. Mendes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tokoro misses with an uppercut. Mendes saw that one coming.
Mendes moves out of range of the strikes.
Mendes tries to counter with a takedown but Tokoro is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Mendes shoots in and gets a takedown into Tokoro's guard.
Tokoro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tokoro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokoro is trying to keep Mendes in close.
Tokoro is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Mendes throwing strikes from guard but Tokoro blocks nicely.
Mendes looking to pass the guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mendes preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendes is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mendes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tokoro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tokoro throws a jab when Mendes was well out of range.
Mendes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mendes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tokoro sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Tokoro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mendes on the side of the head.
Mendes lands a jab to the nose.
Tokoro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tokoro throws out a loose jab but Mendes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tokoro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tokoro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendes manages to avoid it.
Mendes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Mendes gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendes wants to control but Tokoro is keeping him busy.
Tokoro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mendes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tokoro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mendes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tokoro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendes is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Mendes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Mendes is trying to work for a kimura but Tokoro is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Mendes is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tokoro trying to control here.
Mendes wants to pass the guard but Tokoro is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tokoro is looking to improve his position.
Tokoro keeps trying to improve his position.
Tokoro is still trying to improve position.
Mendes is thwarting Tokoro's attempts to control the position.
Mendes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tokoro keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tokoro wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hideo Tokoro will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tokoro missing with a left hand there. Mendes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Mendes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tokoro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tokoro throws the left hand but Mendes avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Tokoro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tokoro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mendes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tokoro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mendes circles away quickly and effectively.
Mendes scores with a hook.
Hideo Tokoro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tokoro throws a poor cross that misses
and Mendes counters with a straight right hand.
Mendes fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice cross by Tokoro.
Nice defenses there by Tokoro.
Tokoro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tokoro clobbers Mendes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tokoro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mendes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mendes tries to clinch but Tokoro moves out of range.
Tokoro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendes was well out of range. Poor timing from Tokoro.
Mendes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tokoro avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Tokoro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tokoro looks to land a left hand but Mendes moved out of range nicely.
Hideo Tokoro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Mendes closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Tokoro fails to land. #TD#
Mendes gets control of Tokoro's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mendes will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tokoro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tokoro wants to stand but Mendes has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Mendes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tokoro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mendes is tightening it up a little... Tokoro has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Tokoro reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Tokoro taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mendes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Paulo Mendes!
Paulo Mendes 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: Conquest VI
Date: Aug 31, 2024

#R1#
Stroganov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rush tries to avoid it but Stroganov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rush to the ground. Rush escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rush getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Stroganov has Rush up against the cage in a clinch.
Rush is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stroganov is defending well.
Stroganov wants to stall. #BC2#
Rush breaks from the clinch.
Stroganov is looking to clinch.
Rush with the counter takedown but Stroganov avoids it easily.
Stroganov doesn't manage to clinch there - Rush circles away.
Rush is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Stroganov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rush was covering up waiting for the punch and Stroganov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rush wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stroganov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stroganov distracts Rush with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rush is trying to control the position but Stroganov postures up. #T1#
Stroganov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stroganov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stroganov preventing the sweep.
Stroganov is working Rush over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rush working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Rush is looking for a triangle but Stroganov pushes his legs off easily.
Rush utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stroganov tries to free his leg and advance position but Rush is retaining full guard.
Stroganov postures up. #T2##SUB2#
Rush working for submissions but it's allowed Stroganov to get to half guard.
Rush is trying to control but can't.
Stroganov wants to pass the guard but Rush is defending well.
Rush is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stroganov 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.
Stroganov winds up and cracks Rush with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stroganov passes to side control. #T3#
Rush tries to buck Stroganov off but Stroganov is having none of it.
Stroganov scoring with punches and elbows.
Rush tries to bench press Stroganov off him but Stroganov keeps the position.
Stroganov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Stroganov landing strikes. #ROC#Rush is rocked!
A big shot lands for Stroganov! That's hurt Rush! Will he recover? Stroganov fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Stroganov!

Event: CCC 63 : Al Dariush vs Klimov
Date: Aug 11, 2024

#R1#
Al Dariush comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Klimov throws a nice looking combination but Al Dariush bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Klimov 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.
Al Dariush swings for the body but Klimov moves out of range.
Al Dariush digs a good body shot into Klimov's ribs.
Al Dariush throws a looping overhand right but Klimov ducks down to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Al Dariush, right into the meat of the thigh.
Edgars Al Dariush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Dariush misses the shot to the body.
Klimov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Dariush.
Al Dariush jabs Klimov right on the nose. Klimov blinks but takes it well.
Al Dariush looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Klimov slips a jab and a cross from Al Dariush.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Al Dariush. Klimov shrugs it off though.
Al Dariush throws a lazy uppercut
letting Klimov counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Edgars Al Dariush has been cut.
A big right from Klimov misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klimov misses with a body shot.
Al Dariush scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Klimov doesn't seem bothered though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Al Dariush.
Al Dariush lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Al Dariush with the inside leg kick.
Al Dariush bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Klimov's head.
Al Dariush works the jab nicely.#T1#
A big left from Klimov misses.
Al Dariush blocks a jab.
Al Dariush throws a leg kick which misses Klimov's front leg but catches the back leg as Klimov tries to avoid it.
Klimov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Klimov throws a body shot but no joy.
Al Dariush lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Klimov throws a jab when Al Dariush was well out of range.
Al Dariush half committed to a counter leg kick.
Al Dariush scores with a jab to the body.
Klimov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Dariush.
Klimov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Al Dariush is looking to wear down Klimov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Klimov throws a looping overhand right but Al Dariush ducks down to avoid it.
Al Dariush slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Dariush. Klimov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klimov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Klimov takes a swing at Al Dariush's ribcage but misses.
Klimov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klimov looks to land a combination but Al Dariush avoids it well.
Al Dariush was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Klimov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Dariush throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
Al Dariush just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al Dariush.
Al Dariush smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Al Dariush lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Klimov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Al Dariush ducks under a wild hook from Klimov.
Al Dariush lands with a thumping leg kick.
Al Dariush lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Klimov at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Klimov. Those never looked like landing.
Al Dariush lands with a nice body kick.
Al Dariush lands a nice shot to the body.
Al Dariush throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Klimov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Al Dariush pushes Klimov up against the cage in a clinch.
Al Dariush tries a body shot but Klimov blocks it.
Al Dariush lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Klimov misses with some punches.
Al Dariush tries to pull guard but Klimov holds him up against the cage and eventually Al Dariush drops back down to his feet. #T3#
Klimov working aggressively here.
Klimov is pushing Al Dariush up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Klimov tries a body shot but Al Dariush blocks it.
Al Dariush tries to pull guard but Klimov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Klimov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al Dariush is trying to pull guard but Klimov has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgars Al Dariush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klimov lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Al Dariush pulls guard effortlessly.
Klimov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Al Dariush is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Klimov is aware though and is defending well.
Klimov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Al Dariush trying to control the position. #SUB#
Al Dariush escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Klimov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Klimov wants to pass the guard but Al Dariush is keeping the position.
Klimov trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Dariush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Dariush is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Klimov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Klimov wants to control from the top but Al Dariush keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edgars Al Dariush dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edgars Al Dariush's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Al Dariush scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Al Dariush dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Klimov. That did some damage!
Klimov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Dariush.
A shot to the body from Al Dariush misses
and Klimov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Dariush uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Klimov has time to react.
Klimov misses with an uppercut. Al Dariush saw that one coming.
Klimov avoids the body shot from Al Dariush.
Klimov takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL#
Al Dariush has Klimov up against the cage in a clinch.
Al Dariush prevents a body shot from Klimov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Dariush lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Al Dariush blocking some punches.
Klimov tries to throw a body punch but Al Dariush avoids it by throwing Klimov back against the cage.
Al Dariush has a couple of punches blocked by Klimov.
Klimov misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Al Dariush tries to pull guard but Klimov holds him up against the cage and eventually Al Dariush drops back down to his feet.
Klimov can't find room to land a body shot as Al Dariush controls the action.
Nice body punch from Al Dariush. #TD#
Al Dariush decides to pull guard.
Klimov wants to control from the top but Al Dariush keeps moving.
Klimov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Al Dariush not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Klimov trying to control but Al Dariush is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klimov controlling from the top position. #T2#
Klimov wants to control from the top but Al Dariush keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Klimov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A nice leg kick from Al Dariush, right into the meat of the thigh.
Klimov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A counter left hand to the body from Al Dariush misses its target.
Klimov lands a nice shot to the body.
Klimov misses the shot to the body.
Jab by Al Dariush.#T3#
Al Dariush uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klimov.
Al Dariush has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Klimov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Klimov punishes Al Dariush's body with a nice straight punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Al Dariush as he connects with a hook.
Al Dariush uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Klimov.
Klimov throws a jab when Al Dariush was well out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Al Dariush.
Klimov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Klimov missing with a left hand there. Al Dariush was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al Dariush tries to clinch but Klimov moves out of range.
Al Dariush dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Klimov throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Dariush.
Al Dariush slips a jab and a cross from Klimov.
A swing and a miss from Klimov.
Al Dariush avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Klimov misses the target.
Klimov throws a big shot that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Dariush buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Klimov misses with a series of wild punches.
Al Dariush scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Al Dariush staying out of range there.
Edgars Al Dariush is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Al Dariush moves into the clinch.
Klimov tries to work over Al Dariush's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Al Dariush is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Klimov to keep the fight standing.
Klimov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Al Dariush.
A head punch on the inside from Klimov fails to land.
Al Dariush lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Klimov.
A right handed body shot lands from Klimov.
Klimov gets through Al Dariush's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Klimov struggles to land a body shot inside as Al Dariush controls his hands. #BC2#
Klimov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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 Edgars Al Dariush will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Edgars Al Dariush's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Al Dariush staying out of range there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Al Dariush.
Klimov looks to land a right hand but Al Dariush moved out of range.#CL#
Al Dariush forces Klimov back against the cage and clinches.
Al Dariush lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Klimov is trying to push Al Dariush away but Al Dariush has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Klimov tries to break free but Al Dariush pushes him back against the cage.
Klimov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Klimov swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Dariush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Dariush tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Klimov digs a right hand into Al Dariush's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Al Dariush's gas tank.
Al Dariush misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Al Dariush blocks a body shot from Klimov. #T1#
Klimov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Klimov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Al Dariush fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Al Dariush lands with a light punch inside.
Klimov tries to break free but Al Dariush pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Klimov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Klimov working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Al Dariush.
Klimov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Klimov can't find room to land a body shot as Al Dariush controls the action.
Al Dariush tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Klimov lands with a right to the head.
Al Dariush struggles to land a body shot inside as Klimov controls his hands. #T2#
Klimov tries a body shot but Al Dariush blocks it.
Klimov lands a body shot. #TD#
Al Dariush successfully pulls guard.
Klimov wants to control from the top but Al Dariush keeps moving.
Klimov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Al Dariush is pulling down on Klimov's head. It's preventing any offense from Klimov, at least for the moment.
Klimov trying to control but Al Dariush is working from the bottom.
Klimov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Klimov trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Dariush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Klimov being controlled here momentarily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Klimov wanted to stand there but Al Dariush had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Al Dariush steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klimov.
Al Dariush avoids the body shot from Klimov.
Klimov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Al Dariush circles away quickly and effectively.
Al Dariush moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Dariush was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Al Dariush lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Klimov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick from Al Dariush, right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Dariush looks to throw the jab but Klimov is out of range. #T4#
Klimov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Klimov misses the jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Al Dariush finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Al Dariush looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Klimov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Al Dariush connects with a nice looking jab.
Al Dariush is looking to slow Klimov down with leg kicks.
Al Dariush fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Dariush misses with a jab to the body
and Klimov counters with a stiff right hand.
Al Dariush lands a slapping body shot.
Al Dariush connects with a body shot that sends Klimov's belly button to the back.
Al Dariush lands a slapping body shot.
Al Dariush is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Klimov. #CL#
Al Dariush has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Al Dariush drags the fight down to the ground.
Klimov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edgars Al Dariush clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Edgars Al Dariush's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Klimov looks to land a right hand but Al Dariush moved out of range.
Al Dariush fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Al Dariush closes the distance and pushes Klimov back into the cage.
Al Dariush tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Al Dariush lands a body shot.
Al Dariush misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Klimov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Klimov misses with a looping right.
Al Dariush displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klimov throws out the jab.
Al Dariush throws a hook but Klimov avoids it easily.
Klimov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Dariush throws the left hand but Klimov avoids the punch easily.
Klimov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Klimov throws a right hand that Al Dariush ducks under and follows up with a left that Al Dariush also avoids with ease.
Al Dariush is looking to clinch.
Al Dariush blocks a jab.
Klimov misses the jab.#T1#
Al Dariush is looking to slow Klimov down with leg kicks.
Klimov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Dariush scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick lands for Al Dariush.
Al Dariush tries to land a front kick but Klimov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Al Dariush misses with a body shot.
A big right from Klimov misses.
Al Dariush scores with a one two! Klimov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Klimov missing with a left hand there. Al Dariush was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klimov. Al Dariush does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Klimov misses.
Klimov dodges the punch combination from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Klimov circles away quickly and effectively.
Klimov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Klimov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al Dariush jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #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!
Al Dariush defending well as Klimov loads up on a big left hand.
Al Dariush rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Klimov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A swing and a miss from Al Dariush.
Klimov throws out a counter right but Al Dariush avoids it with no problem.
Klimov throws a hook to the side of Al Dariush's head but Al Dariush sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Klimov lands a nice shot to the body.
Al Dariush connects with a jab.
Klimov throws a lazy right hand but Al Dariush sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Klimov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Al Dariush is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Klimov can do to turn this around?
Klimov throws a body punch but Al Dariush moves out of range.
Al Dariush half committed to a counter leg kick.
Al Dariush takes a swing at Klimov's ribcage but misses.
Klimov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Al Dariush slips a straight right by Klimov.
Al Dariush swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Al Dariush cracks Klimov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Klimov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Klimov missing with a left hand there. Al Dariush was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klimov. Al Dariush does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Al Dariush connects with the punch.
Al Dariush fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Klimov.
Al Dariush moves away from the strike by Klimov.
Al Dariush connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Klimov's hands.
Al Dariush throws a push kick but Klimov slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Al Dariush clinches up against the cage.
Al Dariush tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klimov's elbow.
Al Dariush blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Klimov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Al Dariush swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Klimov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Dariush's elbow.
Klimov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Klimov tries to throw a body punch but Al Dariush avoids it by throwing Klimov back against the cage.
Klimov misses with a body punch. #T4#
Al Dariush tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Al Dariush can't find room to land a body shot as Klimov controls the action.
Al Dariush keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Klimov's efforts to push away.
Al Dariush tries a body shot but Klimov blocks it.
Al Dariush tries to pull guard but Klimov holds him up against the cage and eventually Al Dariush drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgars Al Dariush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klimov throws a head punch that misses.
Al Dariush is trying to pull guard but Klimov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Al Dariush blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Klimov.
Al Dariush blocks a body shot from Klimov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edgars Al Dariush had his way with Enokentiy Klimov in that round.
The cut man is working on Edgars Al Dariush's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Al Dariush is looking to slow Klimov down with leg kicks.
Enokentiy Klimov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Al Dariush misses with a hook. Klimov ducked under it nicely.
Klimov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Klimov throws a right and a left that Al Dariush avoids nicely.
Klimov throws a big shot that misses.
Klimov lands a nice hook to Al Dariush's body. Al Dariush takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Al Dariush jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Klimov walks away with a smile on his face. Al Dariush gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Klimov throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Al Dariush looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimov takes a swing at Al Dariush's ribcage but misses.
Al Dariush fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Klimov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Klimov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Klimov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Dariush throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Al Dariush cracks Klimov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Klimov loads up on a big right hand but Al Dariush slips the punch.
Al Dariush moves out of range as Klimov strikes.
Klimov throws a shot from downtown. Al Dariush moves away and avoids it.
Al Dariush lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Klimov missing with a left hand there. Al Dariush was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al Dariush connects with a solid leg kick.
Klimov takes a swing at Al Dariush's ribcage but misses.
Al Dariush was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Al Dariush looks to land a left hand but Klimov moved out of range nicely.
Al Dariush catches Klimov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Al Dariush wants to clinch up but Klimov keeps it at a distance.
Al Dariush fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Al Dariush lands a front kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Klimov misses the target.
Klimov lands with a good body shot.
Al Dariush throws a looping overhand right but Klimov ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Klimov misses the target.
Klimov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Al Dariush throws a chopping leg kick but Klimov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Al Dariush feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Klimovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Klimov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Al Dariush fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Klimov on the side of the head.
Al Dariush's jab looks to have found its range, popping Klimov under the eye.
Klimov takes one to the chin there.
Klimov misses with an uppercut. Al Dariush saw that one coming.
Al Dariush slips under a jab from Klimov.
Klimov avoids a kick to the body.
Klimov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Al Dariush is looking to slow Klimov down with leg kicks.
Klimov throws a hook but Al Dariush avoids it easily.
Al Dariush is looking to counter punch.
Klimov misses with a hook.
Al Dariush with the inside leg kick. #T3#
Al Dariush misses with a body kick.
Klimov misses with a straight left.
Al Dariush fails with an attempt to clinch.
Al Dariush takes one to the side of the head.
Klimov throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Dariush. #CL#
Al Dariush has closed the distance and engaged Klimov in a clinch.
Al Dariush blocking some punches. #TD#
Al Dariush pulls guard.
Klimov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Al Dariush preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU2#
Klimov stands and steps away. Al Dariush gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Al Dariush slips a straight right by Klimov.
Klimov misses with a combination
and Al Dariush makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4##CL#
Al Dariush drives through and clinches with Klimov against the cage.
Klimov lands with a light punch inside.
Al Dariush has Klimov pressed against the cage, preventing Klimov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al Dariush.
Klimov has a couple of punches blocked by Al Dariush. #BC2#
Klimov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Klimov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klimov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Dariush sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Dariush looks to land a left hand but Klimov moved out of range nicely.
Al Dariush fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Klimov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Klimov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Klimov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Dariush.
Klimov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Dariush half committed to a counter leg kick.
Al Dariush fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klimov manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Edgars Al Dariush.
Well Al Dariush 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:46
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgars Al Dariush!
Edgars Al Dariush retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Edgars Al Dariush, 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: DMMA 338 Sitsongrit vs Pavlek
Date: Aug 10, 2024

#R1#
Cejka slips under a jab.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cejka throws out the jab.
Cejka stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cejka scores with a nice right hand.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cejka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jackson on the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cejka.
Jackson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cejka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cestmir Cejka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cejka scores with a nice strike.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Cejka.
Jackson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jackson throws a low kick but Cejka moves out of range easily.
Jackson takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cejka misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson throws the left hand but Cejka avoids the punch easily.
Jackson slips a jab from Cejka.
Cejka lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
Cejka throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Cejka closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Cejka stalling the fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
A head punch on the inside from Cejka fails to land.
Cejka lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson gets through Cejka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cejka misses with a punch to the body.
Cejka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
Cejka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Cejka avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Cejka is trying to stall.
Cejka stalling.
Cejka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cejka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cejka as Jackson tries to tie him up. #T2#
Cejka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cejka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson is struggling to control the position.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Cejka fails to land.
Cejka is pushing Jackson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cejka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cejka looking to stall.
A shot in the inside from Jackson. #T3#
Jackson misses with some punches.
Cejka misses with a punch on the inside.
Cejka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Cejka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cejka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Cejka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cejka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cejka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cejka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cejka prevents a body shot from Jackson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
A hook to the body from Cejka.
Cejka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cejka struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Cejka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cejka throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cejka.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cejka misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cejka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Cejka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cejka misses with a punch on the inside.
Cejka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cejka stalling against the cage.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cejka backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cestmir Cejka 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#
Cejka misses with an uppercut.
Cejka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cejka.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Cejka checks it.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson throws a wild body kick that Cejka sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Cejka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cejka.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson.
Nice body punch from Cejka - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cejka pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cejka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Cejka. #T1#
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Cejka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Cejka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Cejka taking a breather. #BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cejka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cejka throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Cejka moved away.
Cejka is looking to counter punch.
Cejka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cejka checks a leg kick.
Cejka is looking to counter punch.
Cejka throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cejka with a jab.
Cejka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Cejka misses.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cejka.
Jackson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cejka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Cejka misses the target. #T2#
Cejka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson punishes Cejka's body with a nice straight punch.
Jackson delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cejka misses with a hook.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Cejka.
Cejka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cejka throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Cejka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks.
Cejka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson feints a counter leg kick.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cejka.
Nice body punch from Cejka.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cejka.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cejka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cejka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cejka doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Cejka moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Cejka takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Cejka slips a jab from Jackson.
Cejka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cejka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
Cejka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cejka ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.#CL#
Cejka forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Cejka throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson pushes Cejka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cejka blocking some punches.
Cejka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Cejka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Jackson.
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!
Cejka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson's efforts to push away.#T4#
Cejka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson avoiding damage.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Cejka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Cejka is controlling the position.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cestmir Cejka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cejka effectively controlling the action here.
Jackson cracks Cejka with a nice body shot.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson tries to work over Cejka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cejka stalling the fight.
Cejka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Cejka stalling in the clinch but Jackson improves position.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Cestmir Cejka will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Cejka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Demetrius Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cestmir Cejka is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Cejka moves away and avoids it.
Cejka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson walks into a left hand.
Cejka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jackson counters with a nice leg kick.
Jackson throws a leg kick that misses.
Jackson tries to land a leg kick but Cejka saw it coming and moves away.
Cejka tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cejka takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cejka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jackson misses with an attempted mid kick.
A clash of legs there as Cejka blocks the low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cejka. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Jackson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cejka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson. #T1#
Cejka's corner calls for a 1-2. Cejka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cejka misses with a body shot.
Jackson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cejka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cejka misses with a looping left.
Jackson tries a low kick but Cejka avoids it.#CL#
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Cejka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cejka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cejka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cejka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Cejka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Cejka tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cejka.
Cejka misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Cejka blocks an uppercut.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cejka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cejka prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson letting Cejka take a breather here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
A short left from Cejka.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson tries to work over Cejka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson digs a right hand into Cejka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cejka's gas tank.
Cejka misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Cejka fails to land. #T3#
Cejka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Cejka.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Cejka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jackson being controlled against the cage.
Cejka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cejka lands with a left to the head.
Cejka lands with a light punch inside.
Cejka works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Cejka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cestmir Cejka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson tries a body shot but Cejka blocks it.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Cejka slowing the pace effectively.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cejka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Cejka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cejka misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cestmir Cejka.
Well Cejka 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cestmir Cejka!

Event: STRIKE! 30
Date: Aug 10, 2024

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Emelianenko.
Northrop has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Emelianenko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Northrop flicks out a counter leg kick but Emelianenko steps away.
Northrop chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Emelianenko can pounce on him.
Emelianenko throws a low kick, looking for Northrop's leg but Northrop calmly moves out of range.
Emelianenko with the inside leg kick.
Emelianenko misses with a leg kick
and Northrop counters with a nice kick to the body.
Emelianenko swings for the body but Northrop moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Northrop! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko throws a leg kick
and Northrop counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Emelianenko misses with the body kick
and Northrop counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Roman Emelianenko has been cut.
Emelianenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Emelianenko throws a jab when Northrop was well out of range.
Emelianenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Emelianenko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Northrop is out of range and Emelianenko settles back down.
Northrop tries a quick counter leg kick but Emelianenko is wise to it.
Emelianenko thows a leg kick but Northrop checks it
and Northrop counters with a right hand to the body.
Emelianenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Northrop on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Emelianenko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Northrop is out of range and Emelianenko settles back down.
Northrop unleashes a big counter combination but Emelianenko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big right from Emelianenko misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Northrop! But no joy.
A low kick from Emelianenko is predictable there
and Emelianenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Emelianenko misses with a leg kick.
Roman Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Northrop on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Northrop walks into a stiff left hand from Emelianenko.#CUT#It looks like Russell Northrop has been cut.
Emelianenko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Emelianenko backing away here, and Northrop unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Emelianenko misses with a low kick.
Emelianenko throws a low kick, looking for Northrop's leg but Northrop calmly moves out of range.
Northrop steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Emelianenko throws a leg kick but Northrop checks it.
Emelianenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Emelianenko misses
letting Northrop counter with a right hand.
Emelianenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Northrop manages to avoid it.
Emelianenko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Northrop checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Emelianenko is looking to slow Northrop down with leg kicks.
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!
Emelianenko throws a push kick but Northrop slaps the foot to one side.
Northrop misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Emelianenko dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Emelianenko throws a leg kick
and Northrop counters with a straight right hand.
Emelianenko throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Northrop counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Emelianenko sizes up Northrop with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Emelianenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Northrop feints a counter leg kick.
Emelianenko throws a leg kick but Northrop sees it coming and moves out of range.
Emelianenko backing away here, and Northrop unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Emelianenko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Northrop is out of range and Emelianenko settles back down.
Emelianenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Northrop thinks about the counter body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko misses the shot to the body.
Emelianenko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Emelianenko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Northrop counters with a good, hard body kick but Emelianenko shrugs it off.
Emelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Northrop moves away.
Northrop is trying to counter with his kicks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Northrop throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Emelianenko on the side of the head. #CUT2#Roman Emelianenko's cut is getting worse.
Northrop avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Northrop let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Northrop throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Emelianenko throws a leg kick that is checked#KD2#
and Northrop counters with a straight right that drops Emelianenko on his ass! Emelianenko jumps back to his feet. He seems OK to continue so we'll get back to the action.#ROC2#Emelianenko is rocked!
A low kick lands for Northrop.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Emelianenko is predictable there
and Northrop counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Russell Northrop!
Our winner, Russell Northrop, 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.
In defeat, Roman Emelianenko stepped up to the mic, saying 'Try to hit me brother, I have no chin hahaha, wait…'.

Event: CCC 61 : Oneil vs Kuznecov
Date: Aug 09, 2024

#R1#
Ape tries to score with a low kick but Turtle moves his leg out of the way.
Ape misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Turtle counters by moving into the clinch.
Turtle lands a knee to the body.
Turtle lands a knee to the body.
Turtle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Turtle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Turtle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ape avoids it.
Turtle lands a nice shot to the body.
Turtle with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Grey Ape has been cut.
Ape on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Turtle is struggling to control the position.
Turtle working Ape over with knees to the body.
Ape can't find room to land a body shot as Turtle controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Ape fails to land.
Ape tries a body shot but Turtle blocks it.
Ape goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turtle tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T1#
Turtle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ape in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Turtle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ape has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ape on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Turtle tries to land a knee to the head but Ape blocks with his arms.
Turtle unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ape is breathing heavily.
Turtle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ape.
Turtle with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Turtle.
Turtle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ape.
Turtle unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ape lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Turtle landing knees to the head.
Ape misses with the head strike.
Turtle scores a nice knee to the body.
Turtle lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ape tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turtle's elbow.
Turtle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ape in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T2#
Turtle is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Turtle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ape avoids it.
Turtle missing with knees to the body.
Turtle misses with a punch to the body.
Ape misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turtle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ape blocks it with crossed arms.
Turtle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ape throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turtles head.
Turtle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Turtle unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ape lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ape looking to slow down the pace here.
Ape prevents a body shot from Turtle.
Turtle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ape in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Turtle.
Ape prevents a body shot from Turtle.
Turtle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ape avoids it.#T3#
Ape on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ape swings wildly with an uppercut but Turtle uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turtle.
Ape scores with a shot to the side of Turtle's head.
Ape misses with a punch on the inside.
Turtle connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ape's face.
Turtle lands a good knee to the midsection. Ape won't want to take too many of those.
Turtle tries to land knees in the clinch but Ape avoids the damage to the body.
Ape on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ape doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ape working hard to break the clinch.
Turtle connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ape's face.
Turtle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ape blocks a body shot from Turtle.
Ape avoiding damage as Turtle throws knees to the body.
Turtle tries to land knees in the clinch but Ape avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Ape blocks a body shot from Turtle.
Ape misses with a punch to the body.
Turtle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ape blocks it with crossed arms.
Turtle missing with knees to the body.
Turtle lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Turtle tries to land knees in the clinch but Ape avoids the damage to the body.
Ape lands an uppercut.
Turtle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ape is defending well for now.
Turtle misses with a knee to the head.
Ape managing to block the knees to the body from Turtle.
Turtle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ape throws a punch but it's blocked by Turtle.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Turtle tries a body shot but Ape blocks it.
Ape prevents a body shot from Turtle.
Turtle lands a good knee to the midsection. Ape won't want to take too many of those.
Ape lands a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rubber Turtle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grey Ape's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ape on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Turtle.
Ape avoids the head kick by Turtle.
A counter left hand to the body from Ape misses its target.
Turtle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Turtle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ape misses with a low kick.
Turtle wants to counter with a clinch but Ape pushes him away.
Ape throws a lazy body kick
and Turtle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turtle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ape misses with a few strikes there.
Turtle tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ape swings for the body but Turtle moves out of range.
Ape fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Ape misses with a straight right.
Turtle was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ape. That's going to slow Turtle down.
Ape with a nice calf kick.#CL2#
Turtle pushes Ape up against the cage in a clinch.
Turtle misses with a knee to the head.
Ape misses with a punch on the inside.
Turtle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turtle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Turtle lands a knee to the head.
Ape doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ape prevents a body shot from Turtle.
Turtle blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Ape's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Turtle checks a leg kick nicely.
Turtle lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ape checks a leg kick nicely.
Grey Ape seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turtle lunges at Ape with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ape's hand. #ROC2#Ape is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ape throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Turtle counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Turtle.
Oh Ape is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turtle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Turtle tries to land a knee to the head but Ape blocks with his arms.
Turtle tries to land a knee to the head but Ape blocks with his arms.
Good body shot from Turtle.
Ape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turtle misses with a knee to the head.
Turtle tries a knee to the head but Ape blocks it.
Turtle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turtle unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turtle tries to land a knee to the head but Ape blocks with his arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Turtle.
Ape seems to have got his legs back now.
Turtle looking to throw knees to the head but Ape is blocking nicely.
Turtle prevents a body shot from Ape.
Turtle using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Ape.
Ape blocks a body shot from Turtle. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turtle.
Ape blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Turtle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ape is defending well for now.
Turtle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Turtle scores with a knee to the head.
Ape takes a knee to the side of the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ape.
Turtle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turtle lands a knee to the head.
Ape prevents a body shot from Turtle.
Turtle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turtle jerks Ape's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Ape drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Turtle goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Turtle because Ape was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Rubber Turtle!
Rubber Turtle thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2024

#R1#
Boma avoids a kick to the body.
Boma looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Boma tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD2#
and Tofail counters with a crisp one two that drops Boma! Tofail thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Boma to his feet! Boma is in big trouble!
Boma slips a jab and a cross from Tofail.
Tofail lands a leg kick that knocks Boma off balance momentarily.
Tofail fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boma.
Tofail throws a hook but Boma avoids it easily.
Tofail swats away the attempt to clinch by Boma.
Tofail goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tofail connects with a body shot.
Tofail misses with an uppercut. #T1#
A big right from Tofail misses.
Boma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tofail.
A low kick from Tofail is predictable there
and Boma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tofail connects with a crisp jab.
Tobig Tofail seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tofail throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boma walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tofail feints and then cracks Boma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boma down.
Boma checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tofail throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tofail throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boma is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tofail scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Tofail feints and then cracks Boma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boma down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A combination from Tofail does no damage.
Tofail throws a solid leg kick but Boma takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tofail.
Tofail rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tofail throws a lazy body kick
and Boma counters with a right hand to the body.
Boma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tofail.
Tofail waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boma.
A nice leg kick from Tofail, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tofail throws a series of punches but Boma avoids them all with ease.
That kick from Boma tenderised Tofail's leg. Tofail is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tofail is looking to chop away at Boma's legs.
Nice body punch from Boma. #T3#
Good exchange - Tofail coming out on top.
Tofail swings for the body but Boma moves out of range.
Tofail avoids the body shot from Boma.
Tofail dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boma. That did some damage!
Tofail throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boma throwing a counter right hand but Tofail manages to avoid it.
Tofail jabs Boma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tofail throws a leg kick
and Boma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boma misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Tofail misses.
Tofail tries to land a body kick
and Boma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boma is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tofail lands a two punch combo. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boma avoids the body shot from Tofail.
Tofail tries a head kick but it misses.
It appears Boma was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tofail throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tofail misses with an uppercut. Boma saw that one coming.
Tofail rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boma counters with a right hand to the body.
Tofail fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boma is out of range.
Tofail connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tofail misses with an uppercut. Boma saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Boma misses the target.
Tofail scores with a leg kick.
Tofail loads up on a big right hand but Boma slips the punch.#CL#
Boma moves into the clinch successfully.
Tofail tries a body shot but Boma blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tobig Tofail dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Tofail misses with a hook.
Tobig Tofail seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boma takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boma throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boma lands with a shot to the body.
Boma takes a kick to the side of the head.
Boma connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tofail connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice cross by Boma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tofail misses with a low kick.
Tofail misses with a right hand
and Boma scores with a counter punch that sends Tofail to the canvas! Boma smells blood - he's punishing Tofail with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Tofail has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maurice Boma!
Maurice Boma decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RFL 8.2
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Jorgensen digs a good body shot into Thibodeaux's ribs.
Thibodeaux slips a jab from Jorgensen.
Nice shot by Jorgensen.
Jorgensen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thibodeaux lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#It looks like Tobias Jorgensen has been cut.
Jorgensen misses with a lunging right hand
and Thibodeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thibodeaux throws a series of punches but Jorgensen avoids them all with ease.
Jorgensen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jorgensen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jorgensen 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jorgensen. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jorgensen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick that misses.
Jorgensen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thibodeaux can pounce on him.
Jorgensen slips a jab from Thibodeaux.
Jorgensen stuns Thibodeaux with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jorgensen manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jorgensen. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jorgensen throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux. #T1#
Thibodeaux lands a nice hook to Jorgensen's body. Jorgensen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jorgensen misses with a wild body shot.
Thibodeaux feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Thibodeaux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jorgensen.
Thibodeaux jabs Jorgensen right on the nose. Jorgensen blinks but takes it well.
Thibodeaux staying out of range there.
Thibodeaux takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Jorgensen is just out of range.
Jorgensen lands a body shot.
Jorgensen just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen misses with a hook.
Thibodeaux cracks Jorgensen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thibodeaux misses the jab.
Jorgensen just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Jorgensen misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jorgensen slips under a jab from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Thibodeaux connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jorgensen. Jorgensen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jorgensen scores with a body shot.
Jorgensen throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the body.
Jorgensen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Jorgensen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jorgensen.
Thibodeaux will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jorgensen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jorgensen misses with a right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a left to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jorgensen throws a shot from downtown. Thibodeaux moves away and avoids it.
Jorgensen lands a slapping body shot.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thibodeaux lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've been told by Thibodeaux's head coaches at Final Mile that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thibodeaux fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses.
Jorgensen scores with a sloppy right hand. Thibodeaux should have avoided that one.
Jorgensen defending well as Thibodeaux loads up on a big left hand.
Jorgensen tests Thibodeaux's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jorgensen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux moves away.
Thibodeaux with a nice calf kick.
Jorgensen ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Jorgensen misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Thibodeaux to counter with a crisp jab.
Jorgensen walks into a straight right hand from Thibodeaux.
Jorgensen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thibodeaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jorgensen.
Thibodeaux jabs Jorgensen to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Thibodeaux looks to throw the jab but Jorgensen is out of range.
Jorgensen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Thibodeaux to counter with a crisp jab.
Jorgensen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jorgensen moves away.
Jorgensen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thibodeaux moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jorgensen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A low kick lands for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a series of punches but Jorgensen moves out of range.
Thibodeaux scores with a leg kick.
Jorgensen digs a good hook to Thibodeaux's body.
Jorgensen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux works the jab nicely.
Jorgensen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick and Jorgensen moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Jorgensen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

August Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tobias Jorgensen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Jorgensen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a left to the body.
August Thibodeaux is winning the standup battle so far.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab.
Thibodeaux half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jorgensen throws a jab when Thibodeaux was well out of range.
Thibodeaux lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jorgensen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jorgensen can do to turn this around?
Thibodeaux swings widly with a right hand
and Jorgensen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jorgensen's head.
Jorgensen throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
As Jorgensen backs away, Thibodeaux returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Thibodeaux throws out a powerful jab.
Jorgensen swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Thibodeaux digs a good body shot into Jorgensen's ribs.
Jorgensen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thibodeaux's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jorgensen swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping left.
Jorgensen throws a hook but Thibodeaux avoids it easily.#T1#
Jorgensen takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Thibodeaux was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thibodeaux lands with a right hand.
Thibodeaux scores with a three punch combo!
Jorgensen throws a series of punches but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Thibodeaux.
Jorgensen works the jab nicely.
Jorgensen misses with a straight right.
Jorgensen throws a big shot that misses.
Thibodeaux is looking to slow Jorgensen down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jorgensen misses with a jab to the body
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Jorgensen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Thibodeaux has got the better of the exchanges.
Jorgensen throws a series of strikes that have Thibodeaux backpedaling.
Jorgensen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thibodeaux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD2#
Jorgensen drops Thibodeaux with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Thibodeaux looks back up at him and smiles so Jorgensen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Thibodeaux is rocked!
Jorgensen blocks a jab.
Oh Thibodeaux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jorgensen throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range. #T2#
Jorgensen misses with an uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jorgensen misses with a hook to the body
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux seems to have got his legs back now.
Thibodeaux lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thibodeaux cracks Jorgensen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thibodeaux slips a jab from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Jorgensen missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jorgensen throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux drops his hands momentarily and Jorgensen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thibodeaux scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jorgensen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#That has opened up Tobias Jorgensen's cut even more.
Thibodeaux keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thibodeaux misses with a few strikes there.
Thibodeaux stalks Jorgensen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jorgensen's face. Jorgensen staggers backwards, shaken.#T3#
Thibodeaux lands a leg kick that knocks Jorgensen off balance momentarily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thibodeaux.
Jorgensen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thibodeaux was well out of range. Poor timing from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thibodeaux lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thibodeaux lands a body shot.
Thibodeaux slips a jab from Jorgensen.
No joy there for Jorgensen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab from Jorgensen.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jorgensen throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jorgensen manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jorgensen takes one on the button.
Thibodeaux swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jorgensen swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thibodeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jorgensen.
Jorgensen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thibodeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jorgensen.
Jorgensen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Jorgensen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jorgensen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thibodeaux.
Jorgensen misses the shot to the body.
Jorgensen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thibodeaux lands a slapping body shot.
Jorgensen thows a left - swing and a miss!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jorgensen throws a jab when Thibodeaux was well out of range.
Jorgensen needs to keep his hands up - Thibodeaux had a free shot at his head there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thibodeaux. That's going to slow Jorgensen down.
Thibodeaux lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

August Thibodeaux dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tobias Jorgensen'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Jorgensen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thibodeaux connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jorgensen scrambles back to his feet.
Tobias Jorgensen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thibodeaux connects with a looping right hand.
Thibodeaux missing with a left hand there. Jorgensen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thibodeaux throws out a loose jab but Jorgensen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jorgensen swings widly with a right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jorgensen throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen jabs Thibodeaux right on the nose. Thibodeaux blinks but takes it well.
Thibodeaux lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jorgensen misses with a lunging right hand
and Thibodeaux makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jorgensen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jorgensen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Jorgensen looks to move away, Thibodeaux throws a big counter combo but Jorgensen just gets out of the way.
Jorgensen looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux is just out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that Jorgensen ducks under and follows up with a left that Jorgensen also avoids with ease.
Jorgensen throws an overhand right that lands on Thibodeaux's shoulder, as Thibodeaux tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Jorgensen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jorgensen throws a hook to the side of Thibodeaux's head but Thibodeaux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thibodeaux cracks Jorgensen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jorgensen was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Jorgensen moves out of range.
Thibodeaux looks to land a combination but Jorgensen avoids it well.
Thibodeaux throws a jab when Jorgensen was well out of range.
Thibodeaux connects with the punch.
Jorgensen lands a really nice looking cross but Thibodeaux seems unphased.
Jorgensen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thibodeaux lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jorgensen backs up against the cage.
Thibodeaux moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jorgensen misses with a lunging right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux staying out of range there.
Jorgensen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thibodeaux scores with a hook to the body. Jorgensen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Jorgensen throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the body from Thibodeaux misses
and Jorgensen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jorgensen thuds a left hand into Thibodeaux's body.
Thibodeaux lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slow jab from Jorgensen misses its intended target.
Thibodeaux lands with a nice body punch.
Jorgensen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thibodeaux moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jorgensen misses with a hook.
Thibodeaux fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jorgensen just manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux walks into a stiff left hand from Jorgensen.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Jorgensen blocks it.
Thibodeaux misses with a double jab.
Jorgensen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Jorgensen misses the target.
Thibodeaux scores with a spinning back kick!
Jorgensen misses with a straight right. #T3#
Jorgensen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux moves away.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Jorgensen throws a body shot but no joy.
Jorgensen looks to throw the jab but Thibodeaux is out of range.
Jorgensen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jorgensen misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Donk. Thibodeaux catches Jorgensen right on the button with a cross.
Jorgensen blocks a jab.
Jorgensen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux's corner calls for a 1-2. Thibodeaux obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jorgensen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux moves away.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Jorgensen slips under a jab from Thibodeaux.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Thibodeaux.
Jorgensen throws an off balance right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a left to the body.
Jorgensen throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux misses with a low kick.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jorgensen throws a right hand that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a good low kick that Jorgensen was not able to check.
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Jorgensen moves out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a jab but it's blocked by Jorgensen.
Jorgensen avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
It seemed like Jorgensen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jorgensen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thibodeaux fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes from Jorgensen. Those never looked like landing.
Jorgensen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
August Thibodeaux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thibodeaux lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jorgensen misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
August Thibodeaux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thibodeaux 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: NYF 77: Traumen vs Hopson
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Logan throws a looping overhand right but Tokoro ducks down to avoid it.
Tokoro lands with a nice body punch.
Logan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tokoro's head.
Tokoro throws a body punch but Logan moves out of range.
Logan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Logan blocks a jab.
Tokoro 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.
Tokoro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tokoro lands with a good body shot.
Logan thuds a left hand into Tokoro's body.
Logan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tokoro misses with a series of wild punches.
Tokoro throws a right hand that misses
and Logan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Logan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tokoro.
Logan dodges the punch combination from Tokoro.
Logan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tokoro throws a hook to the side of Logan's head but Logan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Logan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Logan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tokoro throws a hook but Logan avoids it easily.
Logan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Tokoro throws a jab but it's blocked by Logan.
Logan misses the jab.
Logan scores with a head kick.
Tokoro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Logan.
Tokoro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Logan has time to react.
Logan just misses with a punch to the body.
Tokoro goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Logan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tokoro.
Logan is trying to counter with his kicks.
Logan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tokoro.
A head kick misses from Logan.
Tokoro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Logan counters with a stiff right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Logan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Tokoro finds it's target.
Logan lands with a cross.
Logan misses with a right hand
and Tokoro counters with a right hand to the body.
Tokoro scores with a three punch combo!
Tokoro jabs Logan to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Logan.
Logan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tokoro misses with a body punch
and Logan counters with a nice leg kick.
Logan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tokoro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tokoro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Logan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tokoro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Logan moves away.
Tokoro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Logan misses with a right hand
and Tokoro counters with a stiff right hand.
Tokoro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Logan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tokoro will feel that in the morning.
Tokoro misses with a hook
and Logan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Logan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Tokoro misses.
Logan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tokoro looks to land a right hand but Logan moved out of range.
Tokoro loads up on a big right hand but Logan slips the punch.
Logan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tokoro finds it's way round the side to connect with Logan's head.
Tokoro misses with a left hand
and Logan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
A jab from Tokoro misses.
Logan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tokoro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Logan.
Logan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tokoro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Logan was well out of range. Poor timing from Tokoro.
Logan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tokoro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tokoro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Logan.
Tokoro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Logan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tokoro throws out the jab.
Tokoro throws a hook but Logan blocks it.
Logan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Logan throws a front kick that sends Tokoro stumbling back into the cage.
Logan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tokoro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Logan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Logan with the inside leg kick.
Logan takes a swing at Tokoro's ribcage but misses.
Logan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tokoro. #T4#
Tokoro throws a jab but it's blocked by Logan.
Logan connects with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tokoro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Logan throws a sloppy head kick and Tokoro moves out of range easily.
Logan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tokoro is looking for a counter combo.
Tokoro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Logan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tokoro.
Tokoro throws a right and a left that Logan avoids nicely.
Tokoro misses the shot to the body.
Logan misses with an uppercut. Tokoro saw that one coming.
Logan misses with a hook.
Logan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tokoro.
Tokoro throws an overhand right that lands on Logan's shoulder, as Logan tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Logan with the inside leg kick.
Logan scores with a jab to the head.
An inside leg kick from Logan misses.
Tokoro throws a body punch but Logan moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hideo Tokoro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tokoro just misses with a punch to the body.
Hideo Tokoro is winning the standup battle so far.
A left lands for Tokoro.
Logan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Logan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tokoro. That did some damage!
Tokoro throws an overhand right that lands on Logan's shoulder, as Logan tries to avoid the shot.
Tokoro misses with a jab to the body
and Logan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A nice leg kick from Logan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tokoro throws a hook but Logan avoids it easily.
Logan throws a leg kick which misses Tokoro's front leg but catches the back leg as Tokoro tries to avoid it.
Tokoro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Logan momentarily.
Tokoro swings for the body but Logan moves out of range.
Tokoro throws a body punch but Logan moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Logan lands a head kick!
Logan walks into a stiff left hand from Tokoro.
Tokoro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Logan.
Logan lands with a nice body kick.
Tokoro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Logan doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Tokoro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Logan's hands.
Logan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Logan looks to land a left hand but Tokoro moved out of range nicely.
Tokoro misses the jab.
Tokoro throws a hook to the side of Logan's head but Logan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Logan misses the target.
Logan misses with a looping left.
Tokoro throwing a counter right hand but Logan manages to avoid it.
Tokoro misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Logan.
Logan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tokoro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Logan works the jab nicely.
Logan takes a swing at Tokoro's ribcage but misses.
Tokoro throws the left hand but Logan avoids the punch easily.
Nice jab there from Logan.
Tokoro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Logan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #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!
Logan throws a head kick that half lands.
A jab from Logan misses.
Tokoro throws a body shot but no joy.
Logan throws a leg kick but Tokoro moved away.
Tokoro throws a lazy uppercut
and Logan counters with a straight right hand.
Tokoro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Logan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Logan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Logan throws a head kick that misses.
Logan slips a straight right by Tokoro.
Logan cracks Tokoro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tokoro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tokoro looks to score with a jab to the body but Logan is just out of range.
Logan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Logan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Logan throws a low kick but Tokoro moves out of range easily.
Tokoro works Logan's body with a nice hook.
Logan takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Logan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tokoro looks to land a left hand but Logan moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Logan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Logan moves out of range of the strikes.
Tokoro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Logan.
A thudding body kick lands there by Logan!
Tokoro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Logan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tokoro throws a sloppy body shot
and Logan counters with an outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Logan.
Logan throws a sloppy head kick and Tokoro moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Logan misses its intended target.
Tokoro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Logan misses with a hook.
Logan misses with a straight right.
Tokoro needs to keep his hands up - Logan had a free shot at his head there.
Logan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tokoro.
Tokoro ducks under a wild hook from Logan.
Logan avoids the body shot from Tokoro. #T4#
Tokoro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Logan manages to avoid it.
Tokoro stuns Logan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Logan tries a low kick but Tokoro avoids it.
Logan throws a jab when Tokoro was well out of range.
Tokoro throws a body punch but Logan moves out of range.
Tokoro moves out of range of the body kick from Logan.
Tokoro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Logan manages to avoid it.
Tokoro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Logan counters with a leg kick.
Logan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tokoro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tokoro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Logan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tokoro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Logan manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Logan.
Tokoro throws a big shot that misses.
Logan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Logan throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Logan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Tokoro misses with an uppercut.
Logan throws a hook to the side of Tokoro's head but Tokoro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Logan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A jab from Tokoro does it's job there.
Logan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Logan misses with a hook.
Tokoro looks to land a right hand but Logan moved out of range.
Tokoro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Logan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Logan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Tokoro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tokoro just misses with a punch to the body.
Tokoro misses with a wild body shot.
Tokoro takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokoro looks to land a combination but Logan avoids it well.
Tokoro throws a hook to the side of Logan's head but Logan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Logan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tokoro looks to score with a jab to the body but Logan is just out of range.
Logan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Logan lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Tokoro misses with a hook. Logan ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tokoro. Logan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Logan connects with a nice looking jab.
Tokoro misses with a straight right.
Tokoro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Logan.
A jab from Tokoro misses.
Tokoro jabs Logan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Logan slips a straight right by Tokoro.
Tokoro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tokoro throws the left hand but Logan avoids the punch easily.
Tokoro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tokoro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Logan to score with a decent uppercut.
Logan connects with a solid leg kick.
Tokoro slips under a jab from Logan.
Tokoro throwing a counter right hand but Logan manages to avoid it.
Tokoro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Logan.
Logan lands with a straight right. Tokoro didn't see that one coming.
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!
Tokoro connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Logan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tokoro throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Tokoro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Logan lands a jab to the head.
Logan lands with a hook. Tokoro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tokoro lands a jab to Logan's midsection.
Tokoro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A slapping body kick lands there for Logan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tokoro. Logan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tokoro throws a lazy right hand but Logan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Logan looks to land a left hand but Tokoro moved out of range nicely.
Tokoro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Logan lands with a right hand.
Tokoro tries to move into range but Logan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Logan misses with a looping right.
Tokoro swings for the body but Logan moves out of range.
Tokoro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Logan was well out of range. Poor timing from Tokoro.#T3#
Tokoro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Logan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tokoro doesn't seem bothered though.
Tokoro loads up on a big right hand but Logan slips the punch.
Logan scores with a head kick.
Logan looks to land a combination. Tokoro sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tokoro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Logan.
Logan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tokoro.
Logan throws a counter combo.
Tokoro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Logan throws an overhand right that lands on Tokoro's shoulder, as Tokoro tries to avoid the shot.
Logan throws a leg kick
and Tokoro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tokoro swings widly with a right hand
and Logan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Logan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tokoro.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tokoro. Logan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tokoro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Logan.
Tokoro is looking to counter punch.
Tokoro throws a body punch but Logan moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Logan tests Tokoro's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Logan misses with a straight left.
Logan ducks under a wild hook from Tokoro.
Logan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tokoro swings for the body but Logan moves out of range.
Logan looks to land a left hand but Tokoro moved out of range nicely.
Logan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Logan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tokoro.
Tokoro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Logan throws out the jab.
Tokoro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tokoro misses the shot to the body.
Logan throws a jab when Tokoro was well out of range.
A slow jab from Tokoro misses its intended target.
Logan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tokoro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tokoro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Logan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Logan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Logan!
During a confident post fight interview, Jimmy Logan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PFL Kickboxing 1: Genesis
Date: Aug 02, 2024

#R1#
Clarke slips under a jab.
Clarke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clarke. Saputra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saputra let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Saputra blocks a head kick by Clarke.
Clarke swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saputra counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Saputra throws a sloppy body shot
and Clarke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clarke throws a leg kick that is checked
and Saputra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clarke fakes the leg kick and cracks Saputra in the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke misses with a jab to the body
and Saputra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clarke thows a leg kick but Saputra checks it
and Saputra counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Clarke thinking.
A head kick by Clarke misses
and Clarke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saputra lands a glancing blow to the side of Clarke's head.#T1#
Saputra rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clarke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clarke throws a hook to the side of Saputra's head but Saputra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Saputra on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Clarke misses with a body punch
and Saputra counters with a nice uppercut.
Clarke thows a leg kick but Saputra checks it
and Saputra counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Clarke lands a nice looking kick to the body. Saputra takes a step back to recover.
Clarke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saputra counters with a left to the body.
Clarke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saputra's sensitive parts.
Clarke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Clarke throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Saputra to counter with a crisp jab.
Saputra on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Clarke. Clarke obviously looking to wear him down.
Clarke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saputra throws a jab but it's blocked by Clarke.
A quick step to the side and Clarke tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Saputra misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clarke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saputra is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Clarke misses with a jab to the body
and Saputra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clarke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saputra was well out of range. Poor timing from Clarke.
Clarke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A solid leg kick lands there for Clarke.
Clarke lands a right hook to the body.
No joy there for Saputra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saputra lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saputra just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frendy Saputra will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Clarke lands with a nice body punch.
Clarke misses the body punch
and Saputra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clarke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saputra manages to avoid it.
Clarke walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saputra checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Saputra misses the jab.
Clarke misses the jab.
Saputra looks to score with a jab to the body but Clarke is just out of range.
Dean Clarke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clarke takes a swing at Saputra's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saputra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clarke.
A low kick from Clarke misses
and Saputra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saputra throws a lazy right hand but Clarke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clarke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saputra. That did some damage!#T1#
Jab, jab by Clarke - just one landing.
Saputra fails to land with a series of punches.
Saputra avoids a kick to the body.
Saputra is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A head kick misses from Clarke.
Clarke misses with a lunging right hand
letting Saputra counter with a right hand.
Clarke throws a body shot but no joy.
Saputra staying out of range there.
Clarke misses with a hook to the body
and Saputra counters with a straight right hand.
Saputra throws an overhand right that lands on Clarke's shoulder, as Clarke tries to avoid the shot.
A nice leg kick from Clarke, right into the meat of the thigh.
Clarke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saputra.
It seemed like Saputra was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Clarke misses with an uppercut
and Saputra counters with a straight right hand.
Clarke throws a low kick but Saputra moves out of range easily.
Saputra is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Clarke with a body shot.
A low kick from Clarke is predictable there
and Clarke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clarke misses with an uppercut
and Saputra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Saputra throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Clarke to counter with a crisp jab.
Clarke lands with a nice body kick.
Clarke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saputra. That did some damage!
Clarke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Clarke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saputra manages to avoid it.
Saputra throws a series of punches but Clarke avoids them all with ease.
Saputra checks the leg kick.
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 Dean Clarke will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Saputra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clarke thows a leg kick but Saputra checks it
and Saputra counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Clarke, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut there from Clarke.
Clarke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Despite the aggression on Saputra's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Clarke misses the jab.
Saputra moves out of range as Clarke throws a body kick.
Clarke avoids the body shot from Saputra.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Clarke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saputra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clarke.
Clarke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Clarke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saputra stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Clarke is looking to slow Saputra down with leg kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Clarke 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 Saputra has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Saputra and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Saputra checks a leg kick.
Saputra is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Clarke with a body shot.
Saputra moves out of range of the strikes.
Dean Clarke is winning the standup battle so far.
Saputra lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clarke circles away quickly and effectively.
Saputra blocks a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Clarke.
A slapping leg kick lands for Clarke.
Clarke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saputra manages to avoid it.
Saputra is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Clarke with a body shot.
Saputra looks to throw the jab but Clarke is out of range.
Clarke looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
Saputra 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.
Clarke throws a leg kick
and Clarke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clarke throws a wild body kick that Saputra sees coming a mile off.
Clarke throws a leg kick but Saputra sees it coming and moves out of range.
Clarke finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Clarke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Clarke.
Saputra is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Clarke with a body shot.
A big left from Clarke misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saputra misses with a looping right.
Clarke throws a body shot but no joy.
Clarke looks to land a right hand but Saputra moved out of range.
It seemed like Saputra was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Clarke clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
A big left from Saputra misses.
Saputra looks to land a left hand but Clarke moved out of range nicely.
Clarke with the inside leg kick.
Saputra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clarke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saputra gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Clarke.
Clarke misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Saputra.
Clarke throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Saputra counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke misses with a kick to the body
and Saputra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saputra's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Saputra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clarke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saputra throws a shot from downtown. Clarke moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Saputra throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clarke counters with a nice uppercut.
Clarke misses with a hook to the body
and Saputra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saputra checks the leg kick.
Saputra looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Clarke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Clarke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saputra manages to avoid it.
Saputra blocks a jab.
Clarke misses the shot to the body.
Saputra now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Clarke throws a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Clarke.
Clarke scores with a hook to the body. Saputra takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Clarke misses with a low kick.
Saputra now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Saputra staying out of range there.
Clarke moves away from the strike by Saputra.
A big right from Saputra misses.
Saputra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saputra is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A jab from Saputra finds it's way through Clarke's defenses.
Clarke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saputra.
Clarke just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clarke takes a swing at Saputra's ribcage but misses.
Clarke swings for the body but Saputra moves out of range.
Saputra let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Good work by Saputra as he checks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Clarke had his way with Frendy Saputra in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Clarke throws a leg kick
and Saputra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Frendy Saputra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clarke throws a chopping leg kick but Saputra manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Saputra checks a leg kick.
Saputra is looking for the big counter here.
Clarke lands with a good body shot.
Saputra misses with a straight right.
Saputra throws a hook but Clarke blocks it.
Saputra on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Clarke. Clarke obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Clarke. That's going to slow Saputra down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saputra misses with a wild body shot.
Saputra takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saputra throws a combination that misses
and Clarke counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Clarke lands a leg kick that knocks Saputra off balance momentarily.
Saputra takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saputra misses with a body shot
and Clarke counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dean Clarke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Saputra crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Clarke - the referee stops the clock and Saputra gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Clarke. Saputra manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Clarke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Saputra swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saputra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saputra throws out a counter right but Clarke avoids it with no problem.
Clarke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Clarke slips under a jab.
A combination from Saputra does no damage.
A quick step to the side and Clarke tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clarke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Saputra blocks the body kick.
Saputra now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saputra. Clarke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clarke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Clarke throws a body punch but Saputra moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Clarke.
Clarke is looking to wear down Saputra with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Clarke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Clarke throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Clarke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clarke lets loose with a powerful body kick. Saputra will feel that in the morning.
Saputra takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Saputra throws the left hand but Clarke avoids the punch easily.
As Saputra backs away, Clarke returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Saputra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clarke.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saputra! But no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Clarke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Clarke 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Clarke!
Dean Clarke is the new bantamweight champion!
A relieved looking Dean Clarke 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: DMMA 335 Kuomanen vs Olcinius
Date: Jul 28, 2024

#R1#
Durling scores with a jab to the head.
Tofail thows a leg kick but Durling checks it
and Durling counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tofail throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Durling holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Durling can't find room to land a body shot as Tofail controls the action.
Tofail fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Durling can't find room to land a body shot as Tofail controls the action.
A body shot lands from Durling.
Durling misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tofail misses with a short punch on the inside.
Durling blocks an uppercut.
Tofail working aggressively here.
Durling blocks a body shot from Tofail.
Durling tries to work over Tofail's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durling lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tofail or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Durling.
Tofail looks winded!
Tofail misses with some punches.
Durling lands a nice uppercut.
Tofail prevents a body shot from Durling.
Tofail misses with some punches. #T1#
Durling pushes Tofail back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
I was talking to Durling's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Durling.
Durling lands a nice uppercut.
Durling scores with a shot to the side of Tofail's head.
Durling working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tofail blocks a body shot from Durling.
Durling stalling the fight.
Durling lands a nice uppercut.
Durling lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tofail or not.
Tofail blocks a body shot from Durling.
Durling lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tofail backwards.
Durling lands a nice shot to the body.
Durling gets through Tofail's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Durling lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tofail backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tofail tries a body shot but Durling blocks it.
Durling working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Durling struggles to land a body shot inside as Tofail controls his hands.
Durling lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#Tofail is rocked!
Durling lands a big right hand that drops Tofail! The killer instinct kicks in and Durling finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Durling!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Durling!
Nick Durling thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Conquest II
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Rush looks to score with a jab to the body but Duck Ki is just out of range.
Rush throws out a powerful jab.
Duck Ki connects with an inside leg kick.
Duck Ki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice leg kick from Duck Ki, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rush throws a sloppy head kick and Duck Ki moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Rush blocks the leg kick.
Rush tries to work over Duck Ki's front leg with a kick but Duck Ki checks it.
Duck Ki is looking to counter the offense by Rush and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rush looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Duck Ki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Duck Ki missing with punches from the bottom. #T1#
Duck Ki manages to get to full guard.
Rush preventing the sweep.
Duck Ki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Duck Ki throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rush uses it to pass to side control.
Duck Ki regains half guard.
Duck Ki is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Rush wants to pass the guard but Duck Ki is defending well.
Duck Ki throws a strike from the bottom but Rush passes into side control!
Duck Ki can't do much from the bottom here.
Duck Ki is looking to regain half guard here but Rush keeps moving and retains side control.
Duck Ki looking for a sweep but Rush has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Duck Ki can't escape the position. #T3##SUB2#
Rush jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Duck Ki manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Duck Ki trying to control but Rush flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Rush controlling well, preventing Duck Ki from escaping the position.
Rush trying to control.#SUB2#
Rush looking for the choke from the back.
Rush controlling well, preventing Duck Ki from escaping the position.
Duck Ki takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Rush has the hooks in. Duck Ki is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rush not allowing Duck Ki to control his hands. #T4#
I really don't envy Duck Ki right now.
Rush has good solid back control here.
Rush looking to hold on to the position here but Duck Ki rolls and ends up regaining guard. #SUB#
Duck Ki looking for subs off his back but Rush has passed one foot through into half guard.
Duck Ki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yadiel Rush 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#
Rush looks to score with a jab to the body but Duck Ki is just out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rush - that will leave a mark!
Rush uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duck Ki.
Duck Ki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Duck Ki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Duck Ki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Rush tries to counter it with a takedown but Duck Ki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rush. That's going to slow Duck Ki down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rush has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Duck Ki tries to land a leg kick but Rush saw it coming and moves away.
Rush drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Duck Ki defends it well.
Duck Ki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rush tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Duck Ki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rush tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Duck Ki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rush attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Duck Ki wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rush tries to bum rush Duck Ki with a series of wild strikes but Duck Ki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from Duck Ki.
Nice body kick from Duck Ki.
Rush lands with a good body shot.
Rush throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rush avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rush tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Rush circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yadiel Rush seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rush scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Duck Ki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rush lands a body shot.
Duck Ki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rush throws a big shot that misses.
Rush lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rush changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick by Duck Ki - that's a beauty! Rush is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Duck Ki can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Go Duck Ki!

Event: STRIKE! 27
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
Areni takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice shot by Saputra.#CUT#It looks like Hin Areni has been cut.
Saputra lands with a right hand.
Saputra misses with a shot to the body
and Areni counters with a straight right hand.
Saputra throws a series of punches but Areni avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Areni! But no joy.
Saputra misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Areni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saputra throws a lazy uppercut
and Areni counters with a straight right hand.
Saputra with a jab.
Saputra fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Areni looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saputra scores with a crisp jab that stopped Areni in his tracks.
A jab from Saputra finds it's way through Areni's defenses.
Saputra scores with a hook to the body. Areni takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Saputra scores with a sloppy right hand. Areni should have avoided that one.
Saputra throws a predictable looking body shot
and Areni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Areni closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Saputra misses the jab.
Areni looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saputra throws a hook but Areni avoids it easily.
Areni swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saputra throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Areni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the body from Saputra misses
and Areni counters with a straight right hand.
Saputra misses with a double jab
and Areni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Saputra swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Areni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the body from Saputra misses
and Areni counters with a straight right hand.
Frendy Saputra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saputra misses with a hook
and Areni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Frendy Saputra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saputra throws a lazy right hand but Areni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saputra throws the left hand but Areni avoids the punch easily.
Areni looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saputra swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Areni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saputra throws a lazy uppercut
and Areni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saputra tries to bum rush Areni with a series of wild strikes but Areni uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Areni looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saputra throws a sloppy body shot
and Areni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saputra misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Areni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Frendy Saputra will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hin Areni's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Saputra swings away with a body shot that misses
and Areni counters with a straight right hand.
Saputra misses with a shot to the body
and Areni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saputra misses with a body shot.
Areni swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saputra throws a hook but Areni blocks it.
Saputra throws an off balance right hand
and Areni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saputra throws a nice looking combination but Areni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Areni on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saputra jabs at Areni's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saputra misses with a few strikes there.
Saputra misses with a shot to the body
and Saputra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Areni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saputra throws out the jab.
Hin Areni seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Saputra throws a right hand that misses
and Areni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Saputra misses.
Saputra misses with an uppercut
and Areni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saputra throws a shot from downtown. Areni moves away and avoids it.
Areni swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saputra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Areni was well out of range. Poor timing from Saputra.
Areni takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Areni takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saputra misses with a hook
and Areni counters with a stiff right hand.
Saputra throws a lazy uppercut
and Areni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saputra throws a predictable looking body shot
and Areni counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Saputra misses with a lunging right hand
and Areni counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saputra throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Areni counter with a right hand.
Saputra misses with an uppercut.
Saputra misses with a body punch
and Areni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Areni slips under a jab from Saputra.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Areni! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Saputra misses the target.
Areni swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice uppercut there from Saputra.
Saputra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Areni looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Areni slips a straight right by Saputra.
Areni throws out a counter right but Saputra avoids it with no problem.
Saputra rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Areni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hin Areni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hin Areni's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Saputra misses with an uppercut
and Saputra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Areni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saputra.
Saputra throws a right hand that misses
enabling Areni to counter with a crisp jab.
Saputra looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Saputra misses with a body punch
enabling Areni to counter with a crisp jab.
Saputra throws a lazy uppercut
and Areni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hin Areni is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saputra swings widly with a right hand
letting Areni counter with a right hand.
Saputra throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Areni counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saputra rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Areni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saputra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saputra throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Areni counter with a right hand. #T1#
Saputra throws an off balance right hand
and Areni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saputra throws a right hand that misses
and Areni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saputra misses with a hook
and Areni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saputra misses with a right hand
and Areni counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the body from Saputra misses
and Areni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saputra misses with a wild body shot.
Saputra misses with a body shot
and Areni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saputra throws a lazy right hand but Areni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Areni on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saputra throws a right hand that misses
and Saputra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saputra throws a left and a right that both miss
and Areni counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Saputra lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Areni at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saputra misses with an uppercut
and Areni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saputra uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Saputra throws a body punch but Areni moves out of range.
Saputra throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Areni counter with a right hand.
Saputra throws a sloppy body shot
and Areni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saputra misses with a body punch
and Areni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saputra throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saputra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saputra throws a poor cross that misses
and Areni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hin Areni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Areni 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hin Areni!
A very excited looking Hin Areni 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: OFK 420 - Wright Vs Kersikov
Date: Jul 14, 2024

#R1#
Godwin swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Godwin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Godwin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Haruki Johnson has been cut.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Godwin.
Godwin misses the shot to the body.
Godwin throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with an inside leg kick.
Godwin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godwin scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnson should have avoided that one.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Johnson misses its target.
Godwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Godwin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head. #T1#
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Basko Godwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Godwin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#Haruki Johnson's cut is getting worse.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Godwin throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Godwin misses with a left hand
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Godwin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
Godwin misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
Godwin 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.
Johnson throws a push kick but Godwin slaps the foot to one side.
Godwin misses with a left hand
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Godwin swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Johnson avoids the body shot from Godwin.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Godwin dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Godwin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Godwin lands a right hook to the body.
Godwin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Godwin throws an off balance right hand
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Godwin is rocked!
Johnson lands a front kick.
Godwin looks winded!
Godwin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Godwin to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Godwin looks to clinch but Johnson throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Godwin taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Haruki Johnson!
Haruki Johnson retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Haruki Johnson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 330 Double Trouble
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1#
Morrison wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Barrengarry has knocked Morrison down with a huge combo! Barrengarry steps away and waves a wobbly Morrison back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Frank Morrison has been cut.
A jab lands there for Morrison.
Barrengarry throws a hook but Morrison blocks it.
Morrison drops down looking for a counter takedown but Barrengarry sprawls and moves away.
Barrengarry on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
Barrengarry chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've been hearing reports that Morrison has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Barrengarry with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Morrison keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barrengarry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morrison ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Morrison loads up on a big right hand but Barrengarry slips the punch.
Barrengarry connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Morrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morrison shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barrengarry as he jumps to the side.
Barrengarry is trying to counter with his kicks.
Barrengarry gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barrengarry fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Morrison is out of range. #T1#
Barrengarry takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barrengarry slips a straight right by Morrison.
Morrison scores with a nice right hand.
Morrison moves out of range of the leg kick from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barrengarry 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 Morrison has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Morrison and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barrengarry moves away from the strike by Morrison.
Barrengarry only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Barrengarry is just out of range.
Morrison misses with a wild body shot.
Logan Barrengarry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morrison missing with a left hand there. Barrengarry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Morrison blocks the leg kick.
Barrengarry takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrison. Barrengarry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barrengarry misses with a straight right.
Barrengarry uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morrison.
Barrengarry throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barrengarry, as that shot connected. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barrengarry misses with a hook to the body
and Morrison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barrengarry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Barrengarry.
Morrison lands with a hook. Barrengarry tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barrengarry throws the kick towards the body but Morrison avoids it.
Barrengarry walks into a stiff left hand from Morrison.
Barrengarry throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Morrison smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Morrison is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Morrison steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Barrengarry. That one must have hurt.
Morrison looks to land a right hand but Barrengarry moved out of range.
Morrison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An inside leg kick from Barrengarry misses.
Morrison throws a big shot that misses.
Morrison closes the distance and clinches up with Barrengarry, looking for a takedown. Morrison pushes Barrengarry against the cage but Barrengarry circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Morrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barrengarry.
Morrison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barrengarry.#T3#
Barrengarry moves out of range of the strikes.
Barrengarry only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Morrison scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barrengarry throws a solid leg kick but Morrison takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barrengarry.
Good standup being displayed there by Morrison as he connects with a hook.
Barrengarry attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barrengarry. #TD#
Morrison throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Barrengarry tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Morrison is in Barrengarry's guard.
Barrengarry being controlled here, momentarily.
Barrengarry wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Barrengarry looking to control. #T4#
Morrison stands up over Barrengarry, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barrengarry has control of Morrison's left arm, preventing Morrison from doing any damage.
Morrison slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Morrison distracts Barrengarry with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barrengarry is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Morrison working some strikes from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Frank Morrison will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Morrison's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Barrengarry throws a jab but it's blocked by Morrison.
Morrison is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Barrengarry doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Morrison keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Morrison keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barrengarry throws a low kick but Morrison moves out of range easily.
Morrison throws an overhand right that lands on Barrengarry's shoulder, as Barrengarry tries to avoid the shot.
Barrengarry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barrengarry. Morrison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morrison comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barrengarry misses with a lunging right hand
and Morrison counters with a nice uppercut.
Morrison checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrengarry throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Morrison scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Morrison looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barrengarry tries to get to full guard but Morrison has control of the leg. #T1#
Morrison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barrengarry does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Morrison is thwarting Barrengarry's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Morrison in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison is nestled in close to Barrengarry, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Morrison lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Morrison prevents Barrengarry from improving his position.
Morrison not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barrengarry tries to roll over but Morrison keeps him under control.
Barrengarry trying to control from the bottom.
Morrison looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barrengarry with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Morrison thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barrengarry's head.
Morrison sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barrengarry defending well though.
Barrengarry tries to get to full guard but Morrison has control of the leg.
Morrison missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barrengarry tries to roll over but Morrison keeps him under control.#T3#
Morrison looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barrengarry with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Morrison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barrengarry does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Still in half guard, Morrison seems content to control.
Morrison sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barrengarry defending well though.
Barrengarry tries to roll over but Morrison keeps him under control.
Morrison is taking a breather. Barrengarry says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Morrison seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4##ES2#
Barrengarry kicks Morrison off and gets back to his feet.
Barrengarry thumps Morrison with a low kick.
Morrison cracks a nice hook into Barrengarry's ribs.
Frank Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Morrison.
Barrengarry steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Morrison.
Barrengarry throws a leg kick that misses.
Barrengarry closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barrengarry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morrison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Morrison.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrengarry slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barrengarry missing with a left hand there. Morrison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barrengarry shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barrengarry on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barrengarry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Morrison dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Morrison's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Morrison cracks a nice hook into Barrengarry's ribs.
Logan Barrengarry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barrengarry misses with a kick to the body.
Morrison smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Barrengarry is just out of range.
Barrengarry looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Morrison scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barrengarry in his tracks. #TD#
Morrison gets a takedown into half guard.
Barrengarry is trying to get back to full guard.
Morrison lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Morrison. #T1#
Morrison looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barrengarry with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Morrison drops an elbow to the side of Barrengarry's head.
Morrison thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barrengarry is looking to improve his position.
Morrison is keen to just control but Barrengarry is a slippery customer.
Barrengarry is controlling Morrison's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Morrison is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barrengarry is looking to control Morrison's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barrengarry avoid being mounted?
Barrengarry taking some punishment here, with Morrison in his half guard. #T2#
Barrengarry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barrengarry is not content to let Morrison control the position.
Morrison is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Morrison is nestled in close to Barrengarry, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barrengarry is trying to maintain the position but Morrison is very close to passing his half guard.
Morrison drops an elbow to the side of Barrengarry's head.
Morrison thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barrengarry's head.
Morrison lands with a punch from half guard.
Morrison is nestled in close to Barrengarry, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Morrison winds up and cracks Barrengarry with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Barrengarry wants to improve his position but Morrison is controlling well.
Morrison is keen to just control but Barrengarry is a slippery customer.
Barrengarry has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Morrison is working away from the top position though.
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. Morrison connects with a nice short shot to Barrengarry's temple.
Barrengarry taking some punishment here, with Morrison in his half guard.
Barrengarry on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Morrison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barrengarry can do to turn this around?
Barrengarry taking some punishment here, with Morrison in his half guard.
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. Morrison connects with a nice short shot to Barrengarry's temple.
Ground and pound from Morrison.
Morrison trying to control the action but Barrengarry is working from the bottom. #T4#
Barrengarry on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barrengarry is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Morrison there.
Well, if Morrison 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.
Frank Morrison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morrison winds up and cracks Barrengarry with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Morrison wants to take a breather but Barrengarry is having none of it.
Morrison takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Morrison showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Morrison 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DMMA 330 Double Trouble
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1#
Jackson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
King throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Jackson pivots, looking for a leg kick but King is out of range and Jackson settles back down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jackson.
King checks a leg kick nicely.
Jackson slips under a jab from King.
A nice inside leg kick there by King. That's going to slow Jackson down.
King takes a shot to the body in his stride.
King avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
King lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson moves away from the strike by King.
A big right from Jackson misses.
King 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.
King misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
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!
King scores with a punch to the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as King checks a leg kick.
King throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at The Quarry that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
King throws a solid leg kick but Jackson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at King.
Jackson fires out a quick counter leg kick but King just manages to avoid it.
King throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson throws a nice outside leg kick.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson half committed to a counter leg kick.
King throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
King misses with a leg kick.
King scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
King lands with a kick to the temple. Jackson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.#T2#
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
King misses with a kick to the body.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
King throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
King tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on King. That did some damage!
King swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson with a nice calf kick.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
King moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jackson defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on King. That did some damage!
King misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson works King's body with a nice hook.#T3#
A combination from King does no damage.
Jackson half committed to a counter leg kick.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson scores with a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
King takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jackson connects with a jab.
Jackson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC#King is rocked!
King misses with a hook.
King is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
King throws a body shot but no joy.
King seems to have recovered his senses.
Jackson throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
King lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from King.
Jackson throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
King takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson throws a leg kick that misses. #T4#
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of King's head.
Jackson looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Jackson backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks King's temple! It sends King violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Jackson celebrates and the doctors try to help King!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Demetrius Jackson!
A victorious Demetrius Jackson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CCC 50 : Al Dariush vs Winston
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1#
Ape throws an off balance right hand
and Kallio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ape is looking to land body kicks.
Kallio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ape can pounce on him.
We've been informed that Ape 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.
Jab, jab by Ape - just one landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ape.
Ape throws a jab when Kallio was well out of range.
Kallio throws a big counter combination but Ape scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ape misses with a hook.
Kallio gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A head kick by Ape misses
and Kallio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kallio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kallio seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kallio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ape looks to land a right hand but Kallio moved out of range.
Kallio throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kallio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Kallio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ape throws a leg kick
and Kallio counters with a one-two to the body.
Ape scores with the left hand. Kallio knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Kimmo Kallio has been cut.
Kallio checks the leg kick nicely there.
A swing and a miss from Ape.
Ape blocks a head kick by Kallio.
Ape scores with a kick to the midsection.
Crunch! Kallio slams his shin into Ape's torso.
Kallio scores with a decent looking hook.
Ape scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ape throws a front kick aimed at Kallio's knee but Kallio avoids it well.
Kallio scores with a push kick.#T2#
Ape misses with a wild combination.
Kallio throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ape avoids it.
Ape lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ape is looking to chop away at Kallio's legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Kallio misses the target.
Ape is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ape throws a leg kick that misses.
Ape 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.
Ape pushes Kallio away with a front kick.
Ape shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kallio.
Nice body kick there by Kallio.#T3#
Ape bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kallio's head backwards.
Ape has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kallio.
Ape stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kallio.
Kallio just misses with a punch to the body.
Kallio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ape moves away.
Kallio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ape loads up on a big right hand but Kallio slips the punch.
Ape swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ape throws a leg kick
and Kallio counters with a series of strikes. Ape will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ape thumps Kallio with a low kick.
Kallio throws a front kick that sends Ape stumbling back into the cage.
Kallio avoids the body shot from Ape. #T4#
Ape scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Kallio.
No joy there for Ape, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kallio appears to be looking for a big counter.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kallio.
Kallio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ape on the side of the head.
Ape misses with a hook.
Kallio throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ape throws a low kick, looking for Kallio's leg but Kallio calmly moves out of range.
Kallio throws a body punch but Ape moves out of range.
Ape misses with a kick to the body.
Ape misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Kallio was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kimmo Kallio will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kallio's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ape throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kallio went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A clash of legs there as Kallio blocks the low kick.
Grey Ape seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ape ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kallio moves away.
Kallio is looking for a counter combo.
Ape has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kallio.
Kallio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ape momentarily.
A low kick from Ape is predictable there
and Kallio counters with a left and a right that stings Ape. #ROC#Ape is rocked!
Ape avoids the head kick by Kallio.
Ape is still on wobbly legs! Can Kallio finish him?
Kallio knocks out Ape with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Kallio before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Kallio picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kimmo Kallio!
A victorious Kimmo Kallio thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: OFK 419 - Drozd Vs Bogachev
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1#
Drozd throws the left hand but Bogachev avoids the punch easily.
Drozd works the jab nicely.
Drozd on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Drozd lands a leg kick that knocks Bogachev off balance momentarily.
Miroslav Drozd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick from Bogachev.
Bogachev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Drozd misses with a hook.
Drozd moves away from the strike by Bogachev.
Drozd fails to land with a series of punches.
Bogachev 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.
Bogachev wants to slow Drozd down by chopping away at his legs.
Bogachev throws a body kick that misses.
Drozd moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Drozd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drozd takes one to the chin there.
Drozd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Drozd is looking to counter punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Drozd.
Bogachev throws a low kick but Drozd moves out of range easily.
Drozd keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #CL#
Drozd closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Drozd is looking to control Bogachev's arms but Bogachev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Drozd has his back to the cage.
I was talking to Drozd's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bogachev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drozd backwards.
Drozd has Bogachev pressed against the cage.
Drozd avoiding damage.
Drozd seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bogachev as Drozd tries to tie him up.
Drozd lands with a light punch inside.
Drozd lands a nice shot to the body.
Drozd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Bogachev.
Drozd misses with some punches.
Drozd working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The referee calls for Drozd to work.
Drozd struggles to land a body shot inside as Bogachev controls his hands. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bogachev.
Drozd prevents a body shot from Bogachev.
Bogachev tries to throw a body punch but Drozd avoids it by throwing Bogachev back against the cage.
Drozd trying to control the position but instead, Bogachev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Drozd into the cage.
Bogachev throws a punch but it's blocked by Drozd.
Bogachev misses with the head strike.
Bogachev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bogachev has a couple of punches blocked by Drozd.
Bogachev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drozd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bogachev.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bogachev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drozd.
Drozd slows down the pace here.
Bogachev can't find room to land a body shot as Drozd controls the action.
Drozd lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bogachev letting Drozd take a breather here.
Drozd holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Drozd slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Miroslav Drozd.
Bogachev throws an overhand right that lands on Drozd's shoulder, as Drozd tries to avoid the shot.
Drozd connects with the punch.
Drozd tries to clinch there but Bogachev circles away.
Drozd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bogachev.
Drozd blocks a low kick nicely.
Drozd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bogachev can pounce on him.
Bogachev feints and then cracks Drozd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Drozd down. #T4#
Bogachev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drozd manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Drozd misses the target.
Bogachev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bogachev misses the shot to the body.
Drozd works over Bogachev's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Bogachev misses.
Drozd missing with a left hand there. Bogachev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bogachev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Drozd.
Drozd checks a leg kick.
Drozd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bogachev slips a jab and a cross from Drozd.
Drozd is looking to clinch but Bogachev is avoiding it.
Bogachev throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bogachev misses with a hook. Drozd ducked under it nicely.
Drozd throwing a counter right hand but Bogachev manages to avoid it.
Drozd scores with a nice right hand.
Bogachev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Drozd throws an off balance right hand
and Bogachev counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bogachev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Miroslav Drozd will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bogachev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drozd.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bogachev! But no joy.
Bogachev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Drozd connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bogachev scrambles back to his feet.
Bogachev misses with a body shot.
Bogachev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bogachev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Drozd misses.
Drozd misses with a body shot.
Drozd scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bogachev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Drozd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Drozd misses the shot to the body.
Drozd backing away here, and Bogachev unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bogachev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Drozds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Motshan Bogachev seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Drozd moves into 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!
Drozd lands a left hand.
Bogachev struggles to land a body shot inside as Drozd controls his hands.
Drozd blocks a body shot from Bogachev.
Bogachev tries to break free but Drozd pushes him back against the cage.
Drozd leaning against his opponent. #T1#
Bogachev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drozds head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bogachev blocking some punches.
Drozd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bogachev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bogachev takes a knee to the side of the body.
Drozd dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Drozd looking to slow down the pace here.
Drozd taking a breather.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Drozd displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bogachev up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Miroslav Drozd.
Drozd throws a sloppy head kick and Bogachev moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Bogachev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bogachev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drozd.#T2#
Drozd dips to his left and cracks Bogachev with an uppercut!
Drozd lands a nice looking body shot.
Bogachev keeps the fight on the outside.
Bogachev scores with a jab to the body.
Drozd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bogachev.
Drozd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Drozd wants to clinch.#CL#
Drozd has Bogachev up against the cage in a clinch.
Miroslav Drozd has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bogachev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drozd is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bogachev is keeping busy.
Bogachev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drozds head. #T3#
A short right from Bogachev.
Drozd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Drozd taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Bogachev.
Drozd misses with a knee strike.
Drozd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drozd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drozd misses with a punch to the body.
Bogachev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drozd takes a shot to the head.
Bogachev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bogachev has a couple of punches blocked by Drozd.
Bogachev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bogachev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bogachev tries to throw a body punch but Drozd avoids it by throwing Bogachev back against the cage. #T4#
Bogachev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drozds head.
A hook to the body from Bogachev.
Bogachev throws a head punch that misses.
Drozd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drozd lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drozd manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Drozd taking a breather.
Drozd tries to stall but Bogachev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bogachev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bogachev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Drozd on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Drozd.
Drozd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bogachev backwards.
Bogachev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bogachev tries to work over Drozd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drozd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Motshan Bogachev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Bogachev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drozd.
Drozd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drozd cracks Bogachev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Bogachev.
Drozd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drozd slips under a jab.
Drozd tests Bogachev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bogachev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Drozd looks to score with a jab to the body but Bogachev is just out of range.
As Drozd backs off Bogachev throws a huge counter combo but Drozd manages to avoid it all.
Bogachev scoring well with a low kick there.
A punch lands to the side of Drozd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bogachev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Drozd has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Drozd connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bogachev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Drozd lands a jab.
Bogachev throws a shot from downtown. Drozd moves away and avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Drozd checks a leg kick. #T1#
Bogachev slips under a jab.
Drozd lands a jab to the nose.
Drozd checks a leg kick nicely.
Bogachev tries to work over Drozd's front leg with a kick but Drozd checks it.
Bogachev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drozd manages to avoid it.
Bogachev rushes Drozd and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Drozd is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Bogachev piles on the pressure and Drozd crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Motshan Bogachev!
Motshan Bogachev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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