Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: UCF 37: Honda Jr v Valdenius
Date: Jun 08, 2024

#R1#
Covington dives in and grabs Payakaroon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Payakaroon pushes down on Covington's head and hops out.
A slapping leg kick lands for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Covington shoots in for a double leg but Payakaroon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Payakaroon moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've been hearing reports that Covington has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Covington is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Payakaroon is defending well for now.
Payakaroon lands a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Ashley Covington has been cut.
Covington tries for a takedown but Payakaroon manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ashley Covington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Covington dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Payakaroon stops a takedown attempt from Covington.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakaroon scores with a shot to the side of Covington's head.
Payakaroon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Payakaroon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Covington is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Payakaroon is defending well.
Covington has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Payakaroon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Covington blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Payakaroon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Covington misses with an elbow strike.
Payakaroon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Payakaroon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Payakaroon avoiding damage.
Payakaroon's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Payakaroon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Payakaroon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Payakaroon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Payakaroon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Covington lands with a left to the head.
Covington drops down looking for an ankle pick but Payakaroon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Covington chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Payakaroon can pounce on him.
Covington looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Covington dives in and grabs Payakaroon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Payakaroon pushes down on Covington's head and hops out.#T2#
Payakaroon lands a brutal head kick. Covington looks out on his feet and Payakaroon throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Samart Payakaroon!
Samart Payakaroon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2024

#R1#
Bateman misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Camacho counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stalling in the clinch from Camacho.
Good body shot from Camacho.
Camacho stalling in the clinch.
Camacho scores with a hook to the body.
Bateman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Camacho scores with a hook to the body.
Camacho blocking some punches.
Bateman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice body punch from Camacho - that landed with a thud.
Bateman is trying to push Camacho away but Camacho has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bateman is trying to break the clinch but Camacho has him pressed against the cage.
Camacho lands a right hand.
Camacho scores with a nice hook to the head.
Camacho lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Camacho successfully pulls guard.
Camacho is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Camacho is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bateman throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Camacho's body to avoid the submission. Camacho has instead reached around Bateman's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Camacho arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Anthony Camacho!
After winning the bout, Anthony Camacho thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2024

#R1#
Burns looks for a takedown but Bateman sprawls well.
Burns keeps the fight on the outside.
Martin Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bateman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Burns steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bateman.
Bateman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Burns.
Burns showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bateman.
Decent striking displayed by Bateman there.
A combination from Bateman does no damage.
Burns is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Burns fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Burns.
Bateman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Burns backs up against the cage.
Burns avoids the head kick by Bateman.
Burns changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Burns throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bateman's waist but Bateman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Burns off to one side.
Phill Bateman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Burns.
Burns looks winded!
Bateman leaves Burns with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bateman tried to counter with a leg kick but Burns avoided it.#T1#
A jab from Bateman finds it's way through Burns's defenses.
Bateman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bateman throws a low kick but Burns avoids it.
Bateman throws a body kick that misses.
Burns checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Burns takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #TD2#
Burns looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bateman!#SUB2#
Bateman tries to escape back to his feet but Burns has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Bateman's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Bateman is tapping! Burns saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Martin Burns!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2024

#R1#
Courageux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Funches.
Funches keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Courageux will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Funches scores with a nice head shot.
Courageux misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Funches counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Funches breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Funches rushes Courageux and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Funches is working for takedown but Courageux is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Funches pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Courageux throws a right hand that Funches ducks under and follows up with a left that Funches also avoids with ease.
Courageux looks to score with a jab to the body but Funches is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Courageux has his takedown stuffed
and Funches cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Courageux takes a swing at Funches's ribcage but misses.
Funches blocks the body kick. #KD#
A head kick lands from Funches that sends Courageux to the canvas. Courageux tries to scramble back to his feet but Funches brings him back down into side control. #ROC#Courageux is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Funches stands up.
Courageux is still on wobbly legs! Can Funches finish him?#T1#
Funches swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Funches explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Courageux seems to have recovered his senses.
Funches feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Courageux collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ron Funches!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2024

#R1#
Bateman tests Magomedsharipov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magomedsharipov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#KD#
Bateman lands a big head kick that sends Magomedsharipov tumbling to the mat! Bateman takes a step backwards and waves Magomedsharipov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Magomedsharipov is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Magomed Magomedsharipov has been cut.
Bateman fakes the leg kick and cracks Magomedsharipov in the body.
Magomedsharipov is still on wobbly legs! Can Bateman finish him?
Bateman fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Magomedsharipov square on the jaw! Damn, Magomedsharipov is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phill Bateman!
After the fight, Phill Bateman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2024

#R1#
Courageux thuds his shin into the meat of Lei's side.
Lei looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Courageux lands a brutal head kick. Lei looks out on his feet and Courageux throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Matthieu Courageux!
Matthieu Courageux decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Frito Lei stepped up to the mic, saying 'I need a drink!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1#
Bateman throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
Bateman throws a body kick that misses
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab.
Bateman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bateman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Chai with a nice cross.
Bateman misses with a head kick.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bateman fails to land with a series of punches.
Bateman misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.
Chai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bateman gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Chai gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Bateman is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Savaje Bebe Chai!
Savaje Bebe Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SSKT May Day 2024
Date: May 01, 2024

#R1#
Collins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drew was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Collins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Collins misses with a hook
and Drew counters with a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Drew misses.
Drew thumps Collins with a low kick.
Drew keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Collins.
Collins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Drew digs a good hook to Collins's body.
Drew with a hook.
Drew smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drew throws out a loose jab but Collins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drew closes the distance and catches Collins with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Collins is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Collins is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Collins is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Drew takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Rick Drew!

Event: UCF 20: Nice v Chuck
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Infantino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Covington.
Infantino displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Covington.
Infantino stuffs the takedown attempt from Covington. Covington gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ashley Covington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Covington misses with a takedown attempt - Infantino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Infantino throws a counter combo.
Infantino uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Covington has time to react.#CUT2#It looks like Ashley Covington has been cut.
Infantino slips a jab from Covington.
A countering left hand to the body from Infantino misses.
Covington misses with a takedown attempt
and Infantino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A right-left combo lands from Infantino. #ROC2#Covington is rocked!
Infantino grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Covington takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Infantino cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Quentin Infantino!
A relieved looking Quentin Infantino 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: SSKT April Fool's 2024
Date: Apr 01, 2024

#R1#
Antero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Collins.
We've been told by Antero's head coaches at LazyFighters Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Antero misses with a straight left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Antero.
Antero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Antero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Collins throws a hook to the side of Antero's head but Antero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Antero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Collins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Antero throws a looping overhand right but Collins ducks down to avoid it.
Antero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Collins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Collins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Antero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Collins manages to avoid it.
Collins throws a counter combo.
Antero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Collins.
Collins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Collins throws a hook but Antero avoids it easily.
Antero clobbers Collins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Collins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Antero.
Levi Antero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Collins. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Antero moves out of range as Collins strikes.
Antero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Antero misses with a looping right.
Antero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Collins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Antero is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC#Collins is rocked!
Antero lands a nice leg kick that just misses Collins's sensitive parts.
Collins is still on wobbly legs! Can Antero finish him?
Antero cracks Collins with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Levi Antero!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Levi Antero waved his t-shirt featuring UNSTOPPABLE NUTRITION's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: SSKT April Fool's 2024
Date: Apr 01, 2024

#R1#
Swotter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bateman throwing a counter right hand but Swotter manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Swotter. Those never looked like landing.
Bateman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A combination from Swotter does no damage.
Bateman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Swotter looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Swotter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Swotter tries a body shot but Bateman blocks it.
Swotter tries a body shot but Bateman blocks it.
Bateman looking to throw knees to the head but Swotter is blocking nicely.
Bateman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bateman throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Swotter.
Bateman tries to throw a body punch but Swotter avoids it by throwing Bateman back against the ropes.
Swotter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bateman misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swotter.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bateman.
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!
Swotter misses with some punches. #T1#
Nice body punch from Swotter.
Bateman is looking to break free of the clinch but Swotter has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bateman.
Swotter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bateman backwards.
Bateman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bateman is trying to break the clinch but Swotter is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swotter.
Swotter can't find room to land a body shot as Bateman controls the action.
Swotter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bateman backwards.
Nice body punch from Bateman - that landed with a thud.
Swotter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bateman backwards.
A short uppercut from Bateman.
Swotter working aggressively here.
Swotter throws a punch but it's blocked by Bateman.
Bateman has had enough of the clinch but Swotter keeps him there for the moment.
Bateman blocks a body shot from Swotter.
Good body shot from Swotter.
Bateman throws an elbow but it misses.
Swotter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bateman's elbow.
Bateman wants to break free but Swotter has control.
Bateman misses with a knee strike.
Our sources have told us that Bateman has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Bateman has had enough of the clinch but Swotter keeps him there for the moment.
Bateman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Swotter.
Swotter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Swotter tries a body shot but Bateman blocks it.
Swotter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Swotter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swotter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bateman wants to get back to striking at distance but Swotter won't allow it.
Bateman misses with a knee to the head.
Swotter pushes Bateman back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bateman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bateman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Swotter has him pressed against the ropes.
Swotter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bateman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #BC#
Bateman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Swotter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bateman misses with a body kick.
Swotter is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Swotter dominated that round.
That's time! Bateman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bateman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Swotter wants to counter with a clinch but Bateman pushes him away.
Bateman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bateman looks to score with a jab to the body but Swotter is just out of range.
Swotter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bateman.
Swotter tries to counter by closing the distance.
A head kick misses from Bateman.
Swotter wants to counter the offense by Bateman and move into the clinch position.
Swotter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bateman.
Swotter is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bateman thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Swotter.
Bateman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Swotter throws a series of punches but Bateman moves out of range. #T1#
Bateman misses with a straight right.
Sloppy strikes from Bateman. Those never looked like landing.
Swotter ducks under a wild hook from Bateman.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bateman.
Phill Bateman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Bateman has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bateman.
Swotter avoiding damage as Bateman throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swotter.
Harry Swotter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Swotter lands a body shot.
Swotter lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Swotter.
Bateman looking to throw knees to the head but Swotter is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Swotter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bateman backwards.
Swotter cracks Bateman with a nice body shot.
Swotter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Swotter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bateman backwards. #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!
Swotter lands a nice uppercut.
Bateman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Swotter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bateman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Swotter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Swotter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Swotter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bateman wants to break free but Swotter has control.
Swotter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Swotter lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Swotter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Swotter lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#Bateman is rocked!
Swotter is leaning against Bateman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oh Bateman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Swotter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Swotter on the inside.
Swotter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Swotter lands a left hand.
Swotter scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swotter lands a body punch.
Swotter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Swotter.
Swotter creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Bateman crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Bateman face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Swotter takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Harry Swotter!

Event: SSKT April Fool's 2024
Date: Apr 01, 2024

#R1#
Courageux fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mbassa misses with an uppercut.
A low kick from Courageux misses
and Mbassa counters with a nice uppercut.
Courageux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mbassa.
Mbassa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Courageux looks to score with a jab to the body but Mbassa is just out of range.
Mbassa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Courageux manages to circle out of the way.
Courageux throws a head kick but Mbassa moves out of range.
Courageux throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mbassa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mbassa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mbassa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Courageux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Courageux misses with a series of wild punches.
Mbassa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mbassa walks into a straight right hand from Courageux.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Mbassa - just one landing. #T1#
Mbassa throws an overhand right that lands on Courageux's shoulder, as Courageux tries to avoid the shot.
Mbassa digs a good hook to Courageux's body.
A jab lands there for Courageux.
Courageux connects with a body shot.
Courageux throws a head kick that misses.
Courageux fails to land with a series of punches.
Courageux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mbassa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A head kick from Courageux lands but Mbassa takes it in his stride.
Courageux misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Courageux. Mbassa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mbassa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd cheers as Mbassa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Courageux doesn't seem phased though.
Courageux throws a push kick but Mbassa slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
Mbassa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mbassa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mbassa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mbassa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Courageux throws a series of punches but Mbassa moves out of range.
Courageux takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Courageux missing with a left hand there. Mbassa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mbassa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Courageux on the side of the head. #ROC#Courageux is rocked!
Courageux drops his guard momentarily, allowing Mbassa to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Courageux! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Mbassa takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kumasi Mbassa!

Event: UCF 12: Thorn v Lord
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Covington doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tumminen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tumminen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Covington moves into the clinch.
Tumminen misses with the head strike. #BC#
Tumminen manages to break the clinch.
Covington takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tumminen thumps Covington with a low kick.
Covington blocks a low kick nicely.
Ashley Covington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Tumminen.
Covington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tumminen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Covington throws a nice looking combination but Tumminen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Tumminen gets tackled into the cage by Covington. Covington maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Tumminen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Covington is looking to score with low kicks.
Covington fails to land the takedown.
Tumminen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Tank Factory in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Tumminen scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Covington clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Tumminen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Covington takes one to the chin there.
Tumminen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tumminen scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
Covington moves into the clinch.
Covington tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Covington wants a takedown.
Erkki Tumminen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ashley Covington.
Covington is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tumminen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Covington is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Covington is trying to trip Tumminen. He has hold of a leg but Tumminen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Covington persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tumminen keeping moving, preventing Covington from controlling successfully.
Covington scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Tumminen wants to sweep here but Covington controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Covington makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Covington throwing strikes but missing.
Tumminen pulls Covington in to control the position.
Covington looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tumminen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Covington trying to control but Tumminen is working from the bottom.
Covington is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Covington throws an elbow that misses. Tumminen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Covington's guard. Nice move by Tumminen!#REVR#
Tumminen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tumminen controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU#
Tumminen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tumminen misses with a low kick.
Covington feints the counter takedown.
Tumminen tests Covington's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Tumminen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good shot there by Tumminen.#CUT#It looks like Ashley Covington has been cut.
Covington tries for a takedown but Tumminen circles away easily
and Tumminen counters with an inside leg kick.
Erkki Tumminen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tumminen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Covington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tumminen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tumminen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Covington stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tumminen.
Tumminen throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Covington is defended easily by Tumminen.
A little feinted left hand from Tumminen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tumminen drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Covington right on the button. Covington goes down! Tumminen follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Tumminen gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erkki Tumminen!

Event: SSKT XIV
Date: Feb 26, 2024

#R1##CL#
Pham pushes Collins up against the ropes in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Collins.
Collins gets through Pham's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Collins is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pham is keeping busy.#BC#
Pham breaks the clinch. #CL#
Pham clinches up with Collins and pushes him back against the ropes.
Pham taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Collins.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Collins.
Pham misses with the head strike.
Pham throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Collins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Pham forces Collins back against the ropes and clinches.
Pham has had enough of the clinch but Collins keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Collins manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Pham moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pham stalling in the clinch but Collins improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pham.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Collins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Collins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pham. #T1#
Pham wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Collins has him pressed against the ropes.
Collins told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Pham managing to block the knees to the body from Collins.
Collins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Collins trying to stall but Pham improves his position.
Collins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pham avoids it.
Collins tries a knee to the head but Pham blocks it.
Collins lands a hook that snaps the head of Pham backwards. #ROC2#Pham is rocked!#BC2#
Collins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oh Pham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Collins connects with a nice cross there... Pham is looking wobbly and Collins recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Pham to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Collins jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Matt Collins!
Matt Collins tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: SSKT XIV
Date: Feb 26, 2024

#R1#
Courageux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruiz manages to avoid it.
Courageux stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ruiz.
A punch combination from Courageux misses.
Ruiz tries to land a leg kick but Courageux saw it coming and moves away.
Jordan Ruiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruiz throws a head kick that misses.
Courageux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A low kick lands for Ruiz. #CL#
Ruiz clinches with his opponent.
Courageux is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC#
Ruiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruiz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Courageux checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ruiz misses with a head kick. #CL#
Ruiz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ruiz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Courageux blocks it with crossed arms.
Courageux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruiz trying to land knees to the body.
Ruiz tries a knee to the head but Courageux blocks it.
A knee to the head by Ruiz. #CUT#It looks like Matthieu Courageux has been cut.
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!
Ruiz with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Ruiz breaks from the clinch.
Courageux moves out of range as Ruiz strikes.
Courageux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ruiz circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Ruiz scores with a kick to the body.
Good work by Ruiz as he checks the leg kick.
Courageux thuds his right hand into Ruiz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Courageux 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.
Ruiz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruiz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ruiz thumps Courageux with a low kick.
Courageux throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ruiz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL#
Ruiz closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Ruiz.
Courageux wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Ruiz manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Ruiz moves into the clinch.
Ruiz scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A frustrated look appears on Courageux's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ruiz with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T2#
Ruiz has Courageux pressed against the ropes, preventing Courageux from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ruiz throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Courageux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruiz avoids a kick to the body.
Courageux missing with a left hand there. Ruiz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Courageux lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ruiz is looking to chop away at Courageux's legs.
Ruiz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Courageux, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice shot lands for Courageux.
Courageux throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ruiz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ruiz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Courageux is able to avoid easily.#CL#
Ruiz takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Ruiz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Courageux connects with a body shot that sends Ruiz's belly button to the back.
Ruiz avoids the body shot from Courageux.
Some wild striking there from Courageux.
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 Jordan Ruiz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matthieu Courageux's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Courageux lands a nice hook to Ruiz's body. Ruiz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Courageux throws the left hand but Ruiz avoids the punch easily.
Courageux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ruiz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Courageux is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ruiz rather than just go for the knockout.
Courageux scores with a decent looking hook.
Ruiz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ruiz slips a jab and a cross from Courageux. #CL#
Ruiz has closed the distance and engaged Courageux in a clinch.
Courageux tries to break free but Ruiz pushes him back against the ropes.
Courageux wants to break free but Ruiz has control. #BC#
Ruiz manages to break the clinch.
Ruiz checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL#
Ruiz rushes Courageux and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Ruiz tries to land a knee to the head but Courageux blocks with his arms.
Ruiz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ruiz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Courageux's face.
Courageux tries to break free but Ruiz pushes him back against the ropes.
Ruiz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Courageux wants to break free but Ruiz has control. #T1#
A knee to the head by Ruiz. #BC#
Ruiz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Courageux throws a series of punches but Ruiz moves out of range.
Ruiz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Courageux lands an overhand right.
A punch combination from Courageux misses.
Ruiz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ruiz swings for the body but Courageux moves out of range.
Courageux throws a head kick that Ruiz semi-blocks.
Courageux throws a right and a left that Ruiz avoids nicely.
Ruiz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matthieu Courageux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ruiz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Courageux is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ruiz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Ruiz darts in and clinches Courageux up against the ropes.
Courageux has had enough of the clinch but Ruiz keeps him there for the moment.
Courageux swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Courageux working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Ruiz breaks from the clinch.
Courageux lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Courageux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruiz.
A nice side step and Courageux releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ruiz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Courageux misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Ruiz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Courageux has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ruiz misses with the combination.
Courageux lands a nice looking body kick.
Courageux is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Courageux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ruiz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ruiz is looking to clinch but Courageux is avoiding it.
Ruiz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Courageux finds it's way round the side to connect with Ruiz's head.
Courageux staggers Ruiz with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Ruiz looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Courageux is victorious!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Matthieu Courageux!
A less than humble Matthieu Courageux misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SSKT XIV
Date: Feb 26, 2024

#R1#
Bateman looks to land a right hand but Antero moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Antero misses the target.
Bateman throws a good cross that connects. #CUT2#It looks like Levi Antero has been cut.
A combination from Bateman does no damage.
Bateman tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Antero manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bateman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Antero falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bateman counters with a leg kick.
Antero takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bateman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#KD#
Bateman walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Antero rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Bateman has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.#ROC#Bateman is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Antero knocks out Bateman with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Antero before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Antero picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Levi Antero!
Levi Antero made sure to mention his sponsor, UNSTOPPABLE NUTRITION in his post fight interview.

Event: SPFT #14
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Rhodes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Covington.
An attempted straight right counter from Covington misses the target.
Rhodes ducks under a wild hook from Covington.
Covington tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rhodes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Covington somewhat.
Rhodes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rhodes looks to land a combination but Covington avoids it well.
Covington throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Covington gets the takedown into side control.
Rhodes is trying to improve his position.
Covington is looking to take a break and control but Rhodes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Rhodes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Covington is putting a hurting on Rhodes here, landing some big shots from side control. #T1#
Covington misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rhodes parries the strikes from Covington easily there. Covington is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rhodes to escape.
Rhodes is trying to control Covington's posture but Covington avoids it.
Covington trying to control the action but Rhodes is working from the bottom.
Rhodes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Covington is keen to just control but Rhodes is a slippery customer.
Rhodes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Covington.
Covington not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Covington looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodes preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T2#
Rhodes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Covington.
Rhodes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Covington scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rhodes is trying to control but can't.
Covington uses his free foot to push down on Rhodes's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rhodes.
Rhodes in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rhodes is looking to get to half guard.
Covington looking to finish Rhodes with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rhodes!
Covington wants to control the pace but Rhodes is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Covington with a couple of short strikes.
Covington landing strikes from the mount.
Covington lands a heavy elbow.
Covington looking to control and managing it successfully.
Covington 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.
Rhodes is bucking up trying to escape but Covington cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rhodes sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Covington looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rhodes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rhodes wants to improve his position but Covington is controlling well.
Rhodes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Covington not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rhodes is trying to stand. #T4#
Covington takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rhodes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Covington. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Covington is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Covington landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rhodes trying to control from the bottom.
Rhodes is holding on to half guard well.
Covington is nestled in close to Rhodes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Covington thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Covington throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Covington scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rhodes is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ashley Covington 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#
Rhodes tries to land a front kick but Covington steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rhodes tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Rhodes moves into the clinch.
Covington slowing the pace effectively.
Covington blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Covington manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Rhodes instigates a clinch. #TD#
Covington has Rhodes pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Covington pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rhodes tumbling to the mat - Covington dives into Rhodes's guard.
Covington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rhodes can do to turn this around?
Rhodes looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes has momentary wrist control but Covington slips an elbow through the middle.
Covington sitting in guard here, content to control.
Covington makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Covington slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Rhodes controls Covington momentarily but Covington frees himself.
Covington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Covington scoring with punches to the head and body.
Covington in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Covington advances to half guard.
Rhodes is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Covington controlling the action here.
Rhodes is trying to control but can't. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rhodes has his hands clasped together around Covington's back. He's all about the action.
Rhodes is looking to control Covington's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rhodes avoid being mounted?
Covington working Rhodes over with strikes.
Covington not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Covington missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Covington is trying to control the action in half guard but Rhodes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rhodes wants to improve his position but Covington is controlling well.
Covington thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rhodes's head. #T3#
Rhodes is staying active underneath Covington, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Covington moves into the clinch.
Rhodes managing to block the knees to the body from Covington.
Covington lands a good knee to the midsection. Rhodes won't want to take too many of those.
Covington blocks an elbow strike.
Rhodes lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Ashley Covington has been cut.
Covington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Covington blocks a body shot from Rhodes.
Rhodes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Covington.
Rhodes working aggressively here.
Covington is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rhodes is defending well for now.#TD#
Covington turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Rhodes struggling a bit here.#T4#
Covington fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rhodes wants to control but Covington postures up.
Rhodes dodges the ground and pound from Covington.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhodes takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Covington is looking to take a break and control but Rhodes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rhodes is trying to buck Covington off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Rhodes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Covington remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ashley Covington dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ashley Covington'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. 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#
Rhodes tries to land a front kick but Covington steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jab by Covington.
Rhodes is looking to land body kicks.
Ashley Covington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Covington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Covington gets tackled into the cage by Rhodes. Rhodes maintains the clinch.
Covington lands a left hand. #TD#
Covington lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rhodes tries to get to full guard but Covington has control of the leg.
Covington not doing much here.
Rhodes tries to get to full guard but Covington has control of the leg. #SUB#
Covington seems to be looking for submissions. #T1#
Rhodes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Covington sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rhodes defending well though.
Covington scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Covington.
Covington scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Covington landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Covington.
Rhodes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rhodes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Covington.
Covington sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rhodes defending well though.
Covington trying to control from Rhodes's half guard. Rhodes has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ryan Rhodes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ashley Covington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Covington passes into half guard.
Covington not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rhodes is staying active underneath Covington, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Covington scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Covington thows a huge punch but Rhodes dodges it nicely.
Rhodes trying to control here.
Covington lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rhodes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rhodes has control of Covington's left arm, preventing Covington from doing any damage. #T3#
Covington controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rhodes is trying to control the position but Covington postures up.
Rhodes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Covington manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Rhodes is looking to work some ground and pound but Covington has wrist control.
Rhodes wants to control from the top but Covington keeps moving.
Rhodes stays in close to Covington's body and controls the position.
Covington throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Covington wants to stand and escape but Rhodes is having none of it.
Ashley Covington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Covington changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rhodes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Rhodes bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#CL#
Covington closes the distance and pushes Rhodes back into the cage.
Our sources have told us that Covington has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Rhodes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Covington as Rhodes tries to tie him up.
Rhodes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rhodes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Covington is defending well for now.
Rhodes has a couple of punches blocked by Covington.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ashley Covington!
Ashley Covington tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: SSKT XII
Date: Feb 05, 2024

#R1#
Courageux throws a right and a left that both miss.
A countering left hand to the body from Harlande misses.
Harlande bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Harlande lands a nice shot that snaps Courageux's head back.
Courageux misses with a body shot.
Courageux walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Aiken Harlande!

Event: SSKT XII
Date: Feb 05, 2024

#R1#
Maltus tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Collins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Collins looks to land a combination but Maltus avoids it well.
Maltus is looking to clinch.
Maltus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maltus misses with a body kick.
Collins slips a jab and a cross from Maltus.
Collins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maltus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Collins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Maltus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Collins looks to move away, Maltus throws a big counter combo but Collins just gets out of the way.
Maltus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Collins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins misses with a hook
and Maltus counters with a left to the body.
A solid body kick from Maltus.
Collins misses with a lunging right hand
and Maltus counters with a series of strikes. Collins will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maltus tries to clinch but Collins is having none of it.
Maltus catches Collins napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Collins crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Maltus raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nexaras Maltus!
Nexaras Maltus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SSKT XI
Date: Jan 29, 2024

#R1#
Bateman wants to slow Clifton down by chopping away at his legs.
And Clifton counters with a quick kick to the body but Bateman blocks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Clifton.
Clifton ducks under a wild hook from Bateman.#CL2#
Bateman closes the distance and clinches.
Clifton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bateman's elbow.
Bateman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bateman working hard to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clifton.#BC2#
Bateman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clifton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bateman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Clifton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bateman stalks Clifton and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Clifton's face. Clifton staggers backwards, shaken.
Clifton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Clifton catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Bateman stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Bateman walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!#ROC#Bateman is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Phill Bateman has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clifton ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Bateman out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Clifton!
A victorious Tony Clifton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SPFT #11
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Covington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhodes moves away.
Rhodes looking to land some kicks to the body here. #KD#
Rhodes lands a big head kick that sends Covington tumbling to the mat! Rhodes takes a step backwards and waves Covington back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Covington is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ashley Covington has been cut.
OH! Covington has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Rhodes smells blood and charges in for the finish! Rhodes unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Covington sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ryan Rhodes!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ryan Rhodes made sure he mentioned Shadow Realm Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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