Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 400 - Hiro Vs Garrincha
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Dudeson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bol connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Dude Dudeson has been cut.
Bol scores with a sloppy right hand. Dudeson should have avoided that one.
Dudeson is looking to chop away at Bol's legs.
It looked like Bol was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dudeson moves out of range as Bol strikes.
Dudeson scores with a head kick. #CL#
Bol closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dudeson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bol prevents it.
Bol leaning against his opponent.
Dudeson goes for a takedown attempt but Bol pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yar Bol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dude Dudeson.
Bol slips under a jab from Dudeson.#CL#
Bol takes the fight into the clinch.
Bol lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dudeson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bol is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bol lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dudeson is looking for a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Bol.
I was talking to Bol's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bol just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dudeson's brow.
Bol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bol working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dudeson can't get the takedown.
Dudeson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Dudeson is rocked!#T1#
Bol throws a big uppercut that drops Dudeson! More strikes from Bol and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Dudeson lies dazed against the cage as Bol celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yar Bol!
In defeat, Dude Dudeson stepped up to the mic, saying 'What can I say, im still the king between the sheets. Ladies hit me up 904-The-Dude!!!'.

Event: MILF 51 Dan vs Noda
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Rahim tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Lopez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rahim wants to control but Lopez is keeping busy.
Rahim is trying to get back to full guard.
Lopez is looking to take a break and control but Rahim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lopez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lopez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Rahim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rahim is looking to control Lopez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rahim avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rahim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rahim is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Lopez is looking to advance position but Rahim won't allow it.
Rahim is looking for a sweep. Lopez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lopez wants to take a breather but Rahim is having none of it. #SUB#
Rahim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lopez pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Rahim actively working from the bottom here.
Lopez is taking a breather. Rahim 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.#SUB#
Rahim looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Lopez pushes past his half guard into mount!
Rahim is desperately trying to improve his position but Lopez has a good base and remains in mount.
Rahim taking shots to the head. #T2#
Lopez wants to control the pace but Rahim is squirming around nicely.
Rahim in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lopez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lopez tries to control but Rahim wriggling away.
Lopez scoring with strikes but Rahim is staying in there.
Rahim is desperately trying to improve his position but Lopez has a good base and remains in mount.
Rahim tries to hold on but Lopez postures up.
Lopez lands a big shot there that rocks Rahim but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rahim's face.
Lopez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rahim. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lopez dominating with strikes here.
Rahim holds on for dear life.#T3#
Rahim is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lopez avoids the attempt from Rahim to control.
Lopez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lopez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rahim? #CUT2#It looks like Majid Rahim has been cut.
Rahim wants to control but Lopez is having none of it.
Lopez wants to control the pace but Rahim is squirming around nicely.
Rahim takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lopez putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lopez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rahim hang on?
Rahim is squirming around, avoiding Lopez's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Rahim tries to hold on but Lopez pushes him away.
Rahim working to try and regain half guard.
Lopez landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lopez looking to finish Rahim with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rahim!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahim wants to hold on but Lopez pushes him away.
Lopez controlling from the full mount.
Lopez trying to control but Rahim is having none of it.
Lopez with good strikes from the mount here!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Louie Lopez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Majid Rahim's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Lopez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rahim was covering up waiting for the punch and Lopez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Louie Lopez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rahim keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
My spies in Freaky Fight Club inform me that Lopez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lopez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Rahim looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rahim looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lopez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lopez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez passes into half guard.
Rahim is not content to let Lopez control the position.
Lopez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Rahim is looking to control Lopez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rahim avoid being mounted?
Lopez controlling the action here.
Lopez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rahim keeps working.
Rahim trying to hold on to Lopez's head to control him but Lopez postures up.
Lopez controlling the pace.
Lopez is thwarting Rahim's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rahim is staying active underneath Lopez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Rahim actively working from the bottom here.
Rahim wants to improve his position but Lopez is controlling well.
Rahim trying to hold on to Lopez's head to control him but Lopez postures up.
Rahim moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lopez wants to pass the guard but Rahim is keeping the position.
Lopez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lopez tries to free his leg and advance position but Rahim is retaining full guard. #T3#
Rahim is trying to keep Lopez in close. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rahim tries to clinch there but Lopez circles away.
Lopez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rahim tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lopez paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Lopez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rahim quickly recovers to half guard.
Rahim gets full guard.
Lopez distracts Rahim with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Rahim is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lopez defends well.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Rahim keeps moving.
Lopez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Rahim throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lopez uses it to pass to side control.
Lopez wants to control but Rahim is keeping him busy. #T4#
Rahim is trying to get back to half guard.
Rahim holds on to Lopez's head and controls the position momentarily.
Lopez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rahim keeps working.
Lopez is working Rahim over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rahim wants to control but Lopez postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lopez wants to control but Rahim is keeping him busy.
Lopez working away.
Lopez trying to control the action but Rahim is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Louie Lopez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Majid Rahim'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##CL#
Lopez tries to keep at a distance but Rahim has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rahim jumps guard but Lopez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rahim is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lopez to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Lopez jumps into guard, dragging Rahim to the mat.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Rahim from controlling successfully.
Lopez managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahim won't allow Lopez to sweep him here.
Lopez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lopez trying to keep a closed guard but Rahim is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Rahim won't allow Lopez to sweep him here. #SUB#
Rahim thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rahim looking to pass the guard.
Lopez looking to control.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Rahim from controlling successfully.
Lopez can't keep his opponent in guard - Rahim advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Rahim is working for a submission of some sort.
Lopez is trying to maintain the position but Rahim is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lopez is looking to improve his position.
Rahim is looking to take a break and control but Lopez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Rahim is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rahim looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rahim tries to clinch but Lopez is having none of it.
Lopez circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Lopez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Majid Rahim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lopez controlling the action here.
Lopez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lopez wants to free his trapped foot but Rahim is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lopez trying to control from half guard but Rahim is working away. #T4#
Rahim flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Rahim looking for submissions off his back.
Rahim works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Rahim looking for a guillotine here but Lopez defends easily.
Lopez lands a couple of elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rahim being controlled here, momentarily.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Louie Lopez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lopez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louie Lopez!

Event: STRIKE! 13
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Yalixqua tries to bum rush Taurus with a series of wild strikes but Taurus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yalixqua jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yalixqua throws a right hand that Taurus ducks under and follows up with a left that Taurus also avoids with ease.
Yalixqua misses with a hook.
Yalixqua misses with a body shot.
Taurus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yalixqua takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yalixqua throws a body shot but no joy.
Yalixqua looks for the body kick but Taurus saw that one coming.
Taurus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Taurus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taurus has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Yalixqua is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Yalixqua lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yalixqua throws the left hand but Taurus avoids the punch easily.
Yalixqua backing away here, and Taurus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Yalixqua throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Yalixqua throws a lazy body kick
and Taurus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Yalixqua.
Yalixqua has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. in the buildup to the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Taurus misses the target.
Taurus tries to score with a low kick but Yalixqua moves his leg out of the way.
Yalixqua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taurus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yalixqua slips a straight right by Taurus.
Yalixqua bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Yalixqua listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yalixqua tries to land a front kick but Taurus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Taurus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big left from Taurus misses.
Yalixqua moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Taurus tests Yalixqua's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Taurus throws the left hand but Yalixqua avoids the punch easily.
Taurus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yalixqua misses with a straight right.
Taurus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Yalixqua
and Yalixqua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yalixqua misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Taurus counters with a straight right hand.
Taurus misses with a straight left.
Yalixqua jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Yalixqua blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taurus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yalixqua.
Taurus throws a front kick that sends Yalixqua stumbling back into the ropes.
Taurus misses with an uppercut. Yalixqua saw that one coming.
Yalixqua throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Yalixqua throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yalixqua lands with a kick to the ribs.
Yalixqua looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice cross by Yalixqua.
Taurus blocks the body kick.
Yalixqua throws a head kick that misses.
Taurus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taurus throws a hook but Yalixqua avoids it easily.
Yalixqua slips a jab from Taurus.
Taurus throws a series of punches but Yalixqua moves out of range.
Yalixqua lands with a kick to the ribs.
Yalixqua tries to work over Taurus's front leg with a kick but Taurus checks it.
Taurus throws an overhand right that lands on Yalixqua's shoulder, as Yalixqua tries to avoid the shot.
Yalixqua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taurus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yalixqua throws a sloppy head kick and Taurus moves out of range easily.
Yalixqua looks to land a combination. Taurus sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Taurus cracks Yalixqua with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yalixqua, as that shot connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iaspero Yalixqua dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Yalixqua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taurus.
Iaspero Yalixqua is winning the standup battle so far.
Taurus misses with a low kick.
Taurus feints and then cracks Yalixqua's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yalixqua down.
Yalixqua has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Taurus.
Yalixqua scores with a one two! Taurus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Yalixqua has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Taurus finds it's way round the side to connect with Yalixqua's head.
Taurus slips a jab and a cross from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua loads up on a big right hand but Taurus slips the punch.
Yalixqua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yalixqua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yalixqua misses the body punch
and Taurus counters with a stiff right hand.
Taurus throws a sloppy head kick and Yalixqua moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and Yalixqua tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yalixqua looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yalixqua slips a jab and a cross from Taurus.
Yalixqua cracks Taurus with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yalixqua misses with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Taurus.
Taurus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taurus connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Taurus moves out of range as Yalixqua throws a body kick.
Taurus unleashes a big counter combination but Yalixqua bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Yalixqua takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yalixqua slips under a jab.
Yalixqua looks to land a left hand but Taurus moved out of range nicely.
Yalixqua misses with a wild body shot.
Yalixqua blocks a leg kick.
Yalixqua throws a series of punches but Taurus moves out of range.
Taurus wants to land a leg kick but Yalixqua is out of range.
Taurus avoids the head kick by Yalixqua.
Yalixqua comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yalixqua misses the shot to the body.
Yalixqua throws a push kick but Taurus slaps the foot to one side.
Taurus scores with a nice strike.
Yalixqua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yalixqua takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yalixqua thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taurus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yalixqua.
Taurus scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Yalixqua looks for the body kick but Taurus saw that one coming.
Taurus steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Yalixqua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yalixqua lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taurus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yalixqua fakes the leg kick and cracks Taurus in the body.
Taurus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yalixqua ducks right into an uppercut from Taurus.
Taurus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taurus scores with a nice strike.
Yalixqua changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yalixqua checks a leg kick.
Yalixqua takes a swing at Taurus's ribcage but misses.
Yalixqua moves out of range as Taurus strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yalixqua slips a jab and a cross from Taurus.
Taurus throws a big shot that misses.
Yalixqua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taurus counters with a stiff right hand.
Yalixqua throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Taurus counters with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wesley Taurus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A jab lands there for Taurus.
Yalixqua throws a lazy right hand but Taurus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taurus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taurus checks a low kick from Yalixqua.
Taurus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yalixqua.
Taurus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yalixqua was well out of range. Poor timing from Taurus.
Yalixqua moves away from the strike by Taurus.
Taurus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Yalixqua misses the target.
Taurus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yalixqua throws out a loose jab but Taurus uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Yalixqua lands an impressive looking overhand right. Taurus doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yalixqua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taurus was well out of range. Poor timing from Yalixqua.
Nice cross by Taurus.
Taurus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Taurus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua misses the jab.
Yalixqua looks to land a body kick but Taurus moved away.
A countering left hand to the body from Taurus misses.#T1#
Taurus lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Yalixqua blocks a low kick nicely.
Taurus moves out of range of the strikes.
Taurus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yalixqua throws a body kick that misses.
Yalixqua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taurus.
Yalixqua throws a sloppy head kick and Taurus moves out of range easily.
Taurus unleashes a big counter combination but Yalixqua bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Yalixqua throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Taurus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yalixqua tries to land a body kick
and Taurus counters with a nice leg kick.
Yalixqua throws a body punch but Taurus moves out of range.
Taurus throws a big counter head kick but Yalixqua avoids it with no problem.
Yalixqua lands with a right hand.
Taurus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yalixqua manages to avoid it.
Taurus misses with a wild body shot.
Taurus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yalixqua throws a lazy body kick
and Taurus counters with a straight right hand.
Yalixqua throws a poor cross that misses
and Taurus counters with a stiff right hand.
Yalixqua looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yalixqua lands a nice looking body kick.
Taurus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yalixqua's sensitive parts. #T2#
Yalixqua slips under a jab.
Taurus misses with a looping right.
Yalixqua misses with a body kick.
Taurus connects with a solid leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Taurus crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yalixqua - the referee stops the clock and Taurus gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yalixqua. Taurus manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Yalixqua misses with a hook
and Taurus counters with a nice uppercut.
Yalixqua lands a jab to Taurus's midsection.
Yalixqua keeps Taurus at a distance using the push kick.
Taurus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yalixqua.
Yalixqua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taurus manages to avoid it.
Yalixqua scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yalixqua looks to land a body kick but Taurus moved away.
Taurus throws a fast counter high kick but Yalixqua manages to duck under it in time.
A jab lands there for Taurus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taurus cracks Yalixqua with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Yalixqua is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yalixqua.
The fighters circling - Yalixqua throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Taurus misses the target.
Yalixqua tries to land a front kick but Taurus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wesley Taurus.
I think Taurus has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Iaspero Yalixqua!
A very excited looking Iaspero Yalixqua rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: MILF 46 Pai Vs Dough
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Flores takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Flores lands with a right hand.
Rahim shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Flores pinned against the cage. Flores gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Rahim closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Flores to the mat! Flores manages to get full guard.
Rahim is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rahim won't allow Flores to get back to his feet.
Flores is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Flores can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rahim connects with a couple of short punches.
Rahim throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rahim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Rahim throwing strikes but missing.
Flores bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rahim's guard. #REVB#
Flores wants to stand but Rahim has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rahim manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Flores manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Flores has momentary wrist control but Rahim slips an elbow through the middle.
Rahim in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rahim in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rahim's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Flores working for a triangle but Rahim defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rahim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flores swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Flores keeping moving, preventing Rahim from controlling successfully.
Rahim definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rahim throwing strikes from guard but Flores blocks nicely.
Rahim throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Flores is controlling Rahim's posture.
Rahim working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Flores controlling Rahim's posture.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rahim advances position into side control!
Rahim lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Flores down. #T3#
Rahim works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rahim landing strikes.
Flores really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rahim. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Flores takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rahim working the head and body with strikes.
Rahim working the ground and pound.
Flores trying to remain calm as Rahim controls from the top position.
Rahim lands some shots froms side control.
Rahim cracks Flores with an elbow. That is naaassty.#ROC#Flores is rocked!
Rahim scores with punches from side control.
Flores is still in real trouble! Can Rahim finish him?
Rahim cracks Flores with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Rahim immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Flores is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Rahim!

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

Event: STRIKE! 12
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Barbosa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Kenny Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith walks into a left hand. #CUT2#It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith scores with a hook.
Barbosa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Barbosa counters with a left to the body.
Smith tries to clinch up but Barbosa circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barbosa is looking to clinch.
Barbosa blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
Barbosa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbosa throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Barbosa 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.#T1#
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith connects with a leg kick.
Barbosa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barbosa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barbosa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Barbosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Barbosa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barbosa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CUT2#Kenny Smith's cut is getting worse.
Barbosa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smith.
A leg kick checked by Smith.
Barbosa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith lands with a hook. Barbosa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barbosa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Smith cracks Barbosa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A left lands for Smith.
Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith jabs Barbosa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Barbosa to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Smith.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Barbosa throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Barbosa only half commits.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target. #CL2#
Barbosa instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbosa.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
I was talking to Smith's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Barbosa blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Junior Barbosa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Barbosa keeps the fight on the outside.
Barbosa tries to clinch up.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Barbosa off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Barbosa darts in and clinches Smith up against the ropes.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Barbosa as the two fighters clinch.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Barbosa gets an underhook and turns Smith into the ropes.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards. #T1#
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike.
Barbosa gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Barbosa.
Barbosa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Junior Barbosa has been cut.#BC2#
Barbosa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith lands a high kick!
Smith misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Barbosa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barbosa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Smith cracks Barbosa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Barbosa connects with a nice looking jab. #CL2#
Barbosa closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the ropes.
Barbosa lands a nice uppercut.
Junior Barbosa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barbosa is working Smith over against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#Kenny Smith's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barbosa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Barbosa tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Barbosa gets an underhook and turns Smith into the ropes.
Barbosa blocking some punches.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Barbosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barbosa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Smith throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Barbosa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Barbosa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
Smith scores with a nice body kick.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Smith misses with a hook
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith slips under a jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.#CL#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Barbosa in a clinch.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barbosa is defending well for now.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Barbosa throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Smith taking a breather.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Smith lands a knee to the body.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Barbosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Barbosa lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Barbosa breaks the clinch.
Barbosa throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith tries to land a leg kick but Barbosa saw it coming and moves away.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith throws a leg kick but Barbosa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barbosa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barbosa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith slips under a jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.#KD2#
Barbosa cracks Smith with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Smith is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Smith is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!#ROC2#Smith is rocked!#CUT2#Jeez, Kenny Smith's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Junior Barbosa!
Junior Barbosa is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Junior Barbosa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Kenny Smith was interviewed post fight and said 'You bastard! You killed Kenny!'.

Event: OFK 396 - Johnson Vs Dudeson
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Morgan wants to clinch up but Bol keeps it at a distance.
Morgan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bol.
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch but Bol swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bol throws a sloppy head kick and Morgan moves out of range easily.
Bol thumps Morgan with a low kick.
Morgan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bol manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Morgan.
Bol throws a hook but Morgan avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Morgan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bol doesn't seem phased though.
Bol misses with a double jab.
Bol lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bol doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Morgan checks a leg kick.
Bol fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Morgan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Bol misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Morgan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Morgan moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Bol tries a head kick but it misses.
Morgan is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bol rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morgan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morgan moves out of range of the leg kick from Bol.
Morgan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bol looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yar Bol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bol with a jab.
Bol takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Morgan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bol doesn't seem bothered though.
Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bol.
Bol misses with a head kick.
Morgan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bol scores with a leg kick.
Bol lands a nice shot to the body.
Bol looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bol avoids a punch combination nicely.
It appears Bol was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bol throws a looping overhand right but Morgan ducks down to avoid it. #T2##CL#
Bol closes the distance and clinches.
Bol lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Morgan tries to circle away but Bol has him pinned against the cage.
Bol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Morgan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bol to keep the fight standing.
I was talking to Bol's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Morgan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bol to keep the fight standing.
Bol lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bol content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC2#
Morgan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morgan defending well as Bol loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Bol clinches up against the cage.
Morgan is looking to break free of the clinch but Bol has double underhooks.
Morgan tries to break the clinch but Bol is controlling the position.
Bol lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bol lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morgan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Morgan has had enough of the clinch but Bol keeps him there for the moment.
Bol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Morgan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bol has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Morgan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Morgan swings wildly with an uppercut but Bol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morgan is trying to break the clinch but Bol has him pressed against the cage.
Bol lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Morgan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bol has him pressed against the cage.
Bol lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morgan is looking to break free of the clinch but Bol has double underhooks.
Morgan letting Bol take a breather here.
Bol working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bol lands a hook that snaps the head of Morgan backwards. #CUT#It looks like Arthur Morgan has been cut.
Morgan working hard to break the clinch.
A short left from Bol.
Bol leaning against his opponent.
Bol pushes Morgan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morgan letting Bol take a breather here.
Bol taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
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!
Morgan throws a punch but it's blocked by Bol. #T4#
Morgan is trying to pull guard but Bol turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Yar Bol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Morgan.
Bol lands a right hand.
Bol lands a hook that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bol scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Morgan fails to land.
Morgan letting Bol take a breather here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bol.
Bol lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bol creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bol slows down the pace here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bol lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Morgan is looking to break free of the clinch but Bol has double underhooks.
Bol lands with a left to the head. #ROC#Morgan is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yar Bol dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arthur Morgan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Morgan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Bol gets a clinch.
Bol makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bol lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Morgan is still on wobbly legs! Can Bol finish him?
Bol unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Morgan! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Bol is unloading with more strikes now! Morgan drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yar Bol!

Event: MILF 42 The Day After 4/20
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Winters fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rahim has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Rahim moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Winters breaks from the clinch.
Winters misses with the combination.
Rahim tries to clinch up.
Winters is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rahim with a body shot.
Rahim doesn't manage to clinch there - Winters circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A left and a right from Winters both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like Majid Rahim has been cut.
Winters fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahim manages to avoid it.#CL#
Rahim moves into the clinch.
Rahim definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Winters blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Winters struggles to land a body shot inside as Rahim controls his hands.
Winters can't break the clinch. #TD#
Rahim jumps guard. #SUB#
Rahim pushes a forearm under Winters's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Winters is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Majid Rahim!

Event: Strike! - Gunslingers
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1##CL#
Maul closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Clarke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clarke throws a chopping leg kick but Maul manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Clarke slips a jab from Maul.
Maul with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tang Maul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maul misses with the body kick
and Clarke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maul is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maul moves out of range as Clarke strikes.
Maul scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maul tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maul misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Clarke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maul takes one to the chin there.
Maul has been working on his boxing with his coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Maul avoids a punch combination nicely.
A quick step to the side and Maul tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maul misses with a left hand
and Clarke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maul avoids the head kick by Clarke.
Maul walks into a jab.
Clarke misses with a hook
and Maul counters with a stiff right hand.
Clarke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Clarke tests Maul's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clarke moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Clarke.
A swing and a miss from Maul.
Clarke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Clarke throws a hook but Maul avoids it easily.
Good work by Maul as he checks the leg kick.
Clarke scores with a hook.
Maul throws a one two combo.
A low kick lands for Clarke.
Clarke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maul throws out the jab.
Clarke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maul throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Clarke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maul throws a right hand that misses
and Clarke counters with a straight right hand.
Clarke swings for the body but Maul moves out of range.
Maul moves out of range as Clarke strikes.
Maul was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Clarke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clarke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Clarke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maul. Clarke does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Maul scores with a body shot.
Clarke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maul.
Clarke lands a jab to the nose.
Clarke misses with an uppercut. Maul saw that one coming.
A jab from Clarke misses.
Maul rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clarke counters with a two punch combo.
A swing and a miss from Clarke.
Clarke just misses with a punch to the body.
Maul lands a jab to the nose.
Maul misses with a head kick.
Clarke has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Clarke ducks under a wild hook from Maul.
Maul scores with a jab to the body.
Clarke tries to land a front kick but Maul steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Maul fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Clarke, pushing him back against the ropes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clarke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clarke looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Clarke blocks an elbow strike from Maul.
Clarke has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Clarke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maul's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Clarke dominated 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.#R2#
Clarke connects with an inside leg kick.
Maul avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clarke manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clarke! But no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maul.
Clarke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maul looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maul blocks a jab.
Clarke lands with a thumping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Maul misses the target.
Clarke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maul.
It appears Maul was looking to counter with a kick there.
Maul checks a leg kick nicely.
Maul throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
Maul closes the distance and clinches.
Clarke misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Clarke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maul misses with a combination
and Clarke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clarke misses with a head kick.
Maul takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maul throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clarke.#T1#
Maul slips a straight right by Clarke.
Clarke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maul throws out the jab.
Clarke throws a body punch but Maul moves out of range.
Maul throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Clarke counters with an inside leg kick.
Clarke misses with a low kick as Maul jumps back.#CL#
Maul moves into the clinch.
A short left from Clarke.
Maul trying to stall but Clarke improves his position.
Maul tries to stall but Clarke uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Clarke wants to get back to striking at distance but Maul won't allow it.
Maul stalling in the clinch but Clarke improves position.
Clarke prevents a body shot from Maul.
Clarke wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Clarke pushes Maul back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maul stalling.
Still in the clinch, Clarke scores with a nice short uppercut.
Clarke tries to work over Maul's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Maul creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Clarke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clarke wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Clarke lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Clarke breaks from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good standup being displayed there by Maul as he connects with a hook.
Maul lets loose with a powerful body kick. Clarke will feel that in the morning.
Maul ducks under a wild hook from Clarke.
Clarke misses with a hook. Maul ducked under it nicely.
Clarke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maul looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maul wants to clinch up but Clarke keeps it at a distance.
Clarke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Clarke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maul manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Clarke.
A big right from Maul misses.
Clarke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maul.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maul checks a leg kick.
Maul throws the kick towards the body but Clarke avoids it.
Maul moves in looking to clinch but Clarke pushes him off.
Clarke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clarke.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clarke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Clarke 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 ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Maul keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maul fails to land with a series of punches.
Clarke ducks under a wild hook from Maul.
Maul fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maul rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clarke counters with a series of strikes. Maul will be more careful next time no doubt.
Clarke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tang Maul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clarke throws a hook but Maul avoids it easily.
Maul swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Clarke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clarke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maul.
Maul looks to score with a jab to the body but Clarke is just out of range.
Clarke feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mauls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clarke blocks a jab.
Maul throws the left hand but Clarke avoids the punch easily.
Maul pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maul misses with a body shot
and Clarke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clarke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Maul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clarke moves away.
Maul moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromClarke.
Maul fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clarke bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maul's head backwards.
Maul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clarke.
Clarke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Maul scores with a four punch combination!
Dean Clarke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Maul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maul thuds his right hand into Clarke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A solid leg kick lands there for Clarke.
Maul throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Clarke counter with a right hand.
Maul looks to throw a body kick
and Clarke counters with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clarke misses with an uppercut.
Maul fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clarke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maul misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Maul does no damage.
Clarke throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Maul tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Clarke staying out of range there.#T2#
Maul cracks Clarke with a right hand to the side of the head.
Clarke connects with a single shot there.
Nice body kick from Clarke.
Maul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from Maul does no damage.
Clarke avoids the head kick by Maul.
Clarke flicks out a counter leg kick but Maul steps away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maul throws the kick towards the body but Clarke avoids it.
Maul moves away from the strike by Clarke.
Maul blocks a head kick by Clarke.
Maul misses with a left hand
letting Clarke counter with a right hand.
Clarke lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Maul goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maul on the wrong end of a nice jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clarke throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Maul misses the jab.
Maul misses with a body shot
and Clarke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maul looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maul avoids the head kick by Clarke.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Clarke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Clarke winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Clarke!
Our winner, Dean Clarke, 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: MILF 41
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Chong Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chong Jr moves in looking to clinch but Rahim pushes him off.#TD#
Rahim gets a takedown into half guard.
Chong Jr keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Chong Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Rahim working the head and body with strikes.
Chong Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chong Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rahim is working away from the top position though.
Chong Jr wants to get back to full guard but Rahim has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chong Jr is trying to improve his position.
Rahim trying to control the position but Chong Jr is working away. #T1#
Rahim happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chong Jr is trying to control Rahim's posture but Rahim avoids it.
Chong Jr is looking for a sweep.
Rahim definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chong Jr is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rahim connects with a decent elbow.
Rahim working the head with strikes.
Rahim moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Chong Jr is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Chong Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Chong Jr is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Chong Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rahim trying to control the position but Chong Jr is working away.
Chong Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Chong Jr is trying to control. Rahim wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rahim is trying to get back to full guard.
Rahim keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T3##SUB2#
Chong Jr is working for a kimura here but Rahim manages to reverse the position and he's now in Chong Jr's guard.
Rahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Chong Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chong Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
Chong Jr keeping moving, preventing Rahim from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Chong Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chong Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Chong Jr controls Rahim momentarily but Rahim frees himself.
Rahim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chong Jr working a defensive guard here.
Rahim is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rahim looking to sit in guard and control but Chong Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rahim is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rahim has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Chong Jr has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Faarooq Rahim dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Chong Jr misses.
Chong Jr blocks a jab.
Chong Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Rahim drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Chong Jr is looking to reverse the position.
Chong Jr struggling a bit here.
Chong Jr regains half guard there - taking advantage of Rahim's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Rahim is thwarting Chong Jr's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahim is keen to just control but Chong Jr is a slippery customer.
Chong Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chong Jr.
Chong Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Chong Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Chong Jr trying to control the position.
Chong Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rahim is one step ahead there.
Rahim pushes down on Chong Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chong Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Rahim controlling the pace.
Chong Jr tries to get to full guard but Rahim has control of the leg. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rahim is keen to just control but Chong Jr is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rahim landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chong Jr keeping hold of Rahim's head, controlling as best he can.
Chong Jr moves into full guard.
Rahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Chong Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Faarooq Rahim overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rahim sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Chong Jr looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rahim has picked Chong Jr up and slammed him! Chong Jr can't keep hold of the triangle and Rahim manages to pass to side control!
Chong Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Rahim keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Rahim taking a breather here.
Chong Jr is not content to let Rahim control the position.
Chong Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Chong Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rahim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chong Jr keeps working.
Rahim content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Rahim tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chong Jr's legs.
Chong Jr is looking to reverse the position.
Rahim lands a few punches from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rahim creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Chong Jr is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Chong Jr is trying to control Rahim's posture but Rahim avoids it.
Rahim knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chong Jr on the ground.
Rahim is looking to take a break and control but Chong Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Faarooq Rahim dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Chong Jr misses.
Rahim attempts a counter takedown but Chong Jr avoids it well and moves away.
Tommy Chong Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chong Jr ducks under a wild hook from Rahim.
Chong Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rahim.
Chong Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rahim throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chong Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Rahim is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chong Jr's half guard.
Chong Jr wants to improve his position but Rahim is controlling well.
Rahim perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rahim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chong Jr can do to turn this around?
The fighters are battling for position here. Chong Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahim is stalling in the full guard.
Rahim stopping the sweep attempt from Chong Jr.#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chong Jr holds on and takes a little breather.
Chong Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Chong Jr pulls Rahim in close to prevent any damage.
Rahim makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chong Jr has momentary wrist control but Rahim slips an elbow through the middle.
Chong Jr is trying to keep Rahim in close.
Chong Jr keeping moving, preventing Rahim from controlling successfully.
Chong Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rahim manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T2#
Chong Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Rahim is retaining full guard.
Rahim is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Chong Jr is staying active underneath Rahim, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chong Jr is controlling Rahim's trapped leg to prevent Rahim from advancing to side control.
Chong Jr is looking to improve his position.
Chong Jr won't allow Rahim to pass to mount.
Rahim passes to full mount!
Rahim lands a couple of good shots and Chong Jr has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Rahim controlling the position well here. Chong Jr rolled but Rahim kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T3#
Rahim is looking to control Chong Jr but Chong Jr is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Rahim is not going to allow Chong Jr to sit and survive in this position.
Rahim scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Chong Jr is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rahim not allowing Chong Jr to control his hands.
Rahim throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Chong Jr! #T4#
Rahim has good solid back control here.
Chong Jr tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Chong Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Rahim has a good base and remains in mount.
Chong Jr tries to hold on but Rahim pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chong Jr manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rahim scoring with strikes to the body and head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Faarooq Rahim showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rahim 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Faarooq Rahim!

Event: MILF Playoff R2 LightHeavies
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1##KD#
Patterson lands a big uppercut and Rahim crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rahim looks OK. Patterson waves Rahim back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Majid Rahim has been cut.
Rahim is aggressively charging in as Patterson backs up avoiding any damage. Patterson tosses out a jab and Rahim runs right into it face first! Rahim is out cold! Patterson dropped down on all fours and is barking in Rahim's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aron Patterson!

Event: STRIKE! 9
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Elizondo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Elizondo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. in the buildup to the fight.
Smith throws a hook but Elizondo avoids it easily.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Elizondo. Elizondo obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Elizondo.
Elizondo lands a lovely overhand right.
Elizondo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Elizondo 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.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith throws a body punch but Elizondo moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Elizondo.
Smith lands with a cross.
Kenny Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith is looking to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elizondo staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Elizondo's head back.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Elizondo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Elizondo on the side of the head.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Elizondo defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Elizondo with a nice calf kick.
Smith misses with a looping left.
A big right from Elizondo misses.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Elizondo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith thows a body kick. Elizondo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Elizondo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Elizondo working Smith over with knees to the body.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Elizondo avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Elizondo.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Elizondo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Elizondo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Elizondo is looking to control Smith's arms but Smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now Elizondo has his back to the ropes.
Smith lands a knee to the body.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elizondo.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Elizondo tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Elizondo stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
Smith working Elizondo over with knees to the body.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Elizondo is keeping busy.
Smith is trying to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Elizondo avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Elizondo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Elizondo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the ropes.
Elizondo is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Elizondo into the ropes.
Elizondo is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Elizondo backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Elizondo.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Elizondo is keeping busy.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Smith tries to land a leg kick but Elizondo saw it coming and moves away.
Smith misses with a leg kick
and Elizondo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Elizondo scores with a leg kick.
Smith checks a leg kick nicely.
Elizondo misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Elizondo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Elizondo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
Elizondo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Elizondo throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Elizondo throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Elizondo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Elizondo lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith throws a leg kick but Elizondo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Elizondo keeps the fight on the outside.
Elizondo throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith throws a series of punches but Elizondo avoids them all with ease.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Elizondo.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Elizondo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Elizondo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Elizondo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Elizondo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Elizondo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Elizondo throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Elizondo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Elizondo misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith checks a low kick from Elizondo.
Elizondo moves out of range of the body kick.
Elizondo connects with a leg kick.
Elizondo throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Elizondo's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
A little jabbing left from Elizondo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Elizondo misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Smith misses the jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Smith throws a push kick but Elizondo slaps the foot to one side.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
And Elizondo responds with a good body kick, but Smith manages to step out the way in time.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Elizondo ducks down to avoid it.
Elizondo misses with a hook.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Elizondo on the side of the head.
Kenny Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Elizondo loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Elizondo misses with a low kick.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Elizondo ducks down to avoid it.
Smith moves out of range as Elizondo strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elizondo was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
A combination from Elizondo does no damage.
Elizondo looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Nice jab there from Elizondo.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Elizondo circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaizka Elizondo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Smith connects with a right hand. Elizondo shakes it off.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Elizondo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Elizondo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Elizondo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Elizondo takes a shot to the head.
Smith prevents Elizondo from breaking the clinch.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Elizondo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Elizondo has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Elizondo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Elizondo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith is controlling Elizondo's neck. Smith unleashes a big knee up the middle! And another! Elizondo goes down! Can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6... he's not going to make it! 9,10. It's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Kenny Smith!
Kenny Smith retains his middleweight title!
Kenny Smith seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Gaizka Elizondo stepped up to the mic, saying 'gonna take some time off '.

Event: STRIKE! 9
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Cortez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Iaspero Yalixqua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortez cracks Yalixqua with a good jab.
Yalixqua has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. in the buildup to the fight.
Yalixqua throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cortez throws a shot from downtown. Yalixqua moves away and avoids it.
Cortez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cortez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yalixqua manages to avoid it.
We've been informed that Cortez 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.
Cortez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yalixqua with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yalixqua misses with the body kick
and Cortez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cortez lands with an overhand left.
Yalixqua looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yalixqua just misses with a punch to the body.
Yalixqua backing away here, and Cortez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Yalixqua looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cortez throws out a counter right but Yalixqua avoids it with no problem.
Yalixqua scores with a nice right hand.
Cortez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yalixqua blocks a jab.
A nice leg kick from Yalixqua, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab lands there for Cortez.
Yalixqua misses with a hook
and Cortez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from Cortez.
Cortez tries a low kick but Yalixqua avoids it.
Cortez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yalixqua.
Cortez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Yalixqua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cortez misses with a looping right.
Cortez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yalixqua connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yalixqua throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cortez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cortez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cortez throws out a leg kick but Yalixqua moves out of range and Cortez only half commits.
Yalixqua connects with a right hand. Cortez shakes it off.
Yalixqua throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cortez slips a straight right by Yalixqua.
Cortez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yalixqua with a body shot.
Yalixqua throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A jab from Cortez finds it's way through Yalixqua's defenses.
A bone on bone clash there as Yalixqua blocks the leg kick.
Cortez throws a jab when Yalixqua was well out of range.
Yalixqua throws a big shot that misses.
Yalixqua has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cortez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortez throws a leg kick which misses Yalixqua's front leg but catches the back leg as Yalixqua tries to avoid it.
Yalixqua scores with a nice body kick. #T2#
Nice body kick from Yalixqua.
Cortez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yalixqua misses with the body kick
and Cortez counters with a left to the body.
A shot to the liver by Yalixqua. Beautiful body shot.
Yalixqua tests Cortez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cortez throws a body punch but Yalixqua moves out of range.
Yalixqua's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Yalixqua duly obliges.
Cortez lands a glancing blow to the side of Yalixqua's head.
Cortez avoids the body shot from Yalixqua.
Cortez moves out of range of the body kick.
Cortez steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Yalixqua misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Cortez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yalixqua throws a body shot but no joy.
Yalixqua lands a right hook to the body.
Cortez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cortez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yalixqua.
Cortez blocks a jab.
Cortez tries a quick counter leg kick but Yalixqua is wise to it.
Yalixqua throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cortez misses with an uppercut. Yalixqua saw that one coming.
Yalixqua misses with a body shot.
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 Iaspero Yalixqua will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cortez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yalixqua misses with an uppercut. Cortez saw that one coming.
Cortez tries a quick counter leg kick but Yalixqua is wise to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cortez.
Yalixqua ducks under a wild hook from Cortez.
Yalixqua is looking to score with low kicks.
Yalixqua takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cortez drops his hands momentarily and Yalixqua takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cortez misses with an uppercut. Yalixqua saw that one coming.
Yalixqua fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yalixqua with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yalixqua tries to land a front kick but Cortez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yalixqua.
Cortez with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yalixqua lands with a hook. Cortez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cortez takes a swing at Yalixqua's ribcage but misses.
Yalixqua swings widly with a right hand
and Cortez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Cortez throws a hook but Yalixqua blocks it.
Yalixqua's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cortez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yalixqua scrambles back to his feet.
Cortez moves out of range of the body kick from Yalixqua.
Cortez misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Cortez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yalixqua throws out the jab.
Yalixqua throws a jab when Cortez was well out of range.
Yalixqua throws a body shot but no joy.
Yalixqua moves out of range as Cortez strikes.
A shot to the liver by Yalixqua. Beautiful body shot.
Yalixqua swings for the body but Cortez moves out of range.
Cortez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cortez takes a swing at Yalixqua's ribcage but misses.
Yalixqua throws a right hand that misses
and Cortez counters with a straight right hand.
Yalixqua misses with an uppercut. Cortez saw that one coming.
Cortez loads up on a big right hand but Yalixqua slips the punch.
Yalixqua throws the kick towards the body but Cortez avoids it.
Yalixqua throws a body punch but Cortez moves out of range.
Yalixqua moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cortez cracks a nice hook into Yalixqua's ribs.
Yalixqua misses with a body kick.
Yalixqua thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yalixqua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cortez manages to avoid it.
Yalixqua lands a nice looking body shot.
Yalixqua ducks under a wild hook from Cortez.#T2#
Yalixqua throws a jab but it's blocked by Cortez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yalixqua dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cortez. That did some damage!
Yalixqua misses with a low kick.
Yalixqua jabs Cortez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cortez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick by Yalixqua misses
and Cortez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cortez throws a body punch but Yalixqua moves out of range.
Cortez throws a looping overhand right but Yalixqua ducks down to avoid it.
Cortez scores with a punch to the head.
Cortez lands a nice shot that snaps Yalixqua's head back.
Cortez connects with a solid leg kick.
Cortez misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Yalixqua misses the target.
Cortez throws out a powerful jab.
Yalixqua misses with a looping right.
A countering left hand to the body from Cortez misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yalixqua throws a wild body kick that Cortez sees coming a mile off.
Good exchange - Cortez coming out on top.
Yalixqua misses with a looping right.
Cortez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yalixqua slips a straight right by Cortez.
Yalixqua's corner calls for a 1-2. Yalixqua obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ubaldo Cortez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Yalixqua blocks a jab.
Iaspero Yalixqua is winning the standup battle so far.
Cortez ducks under a wild hook from Yalixqua.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yalixqua.
Cortez throws out a loose jab but Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cortez throws out a leg kick but Yalixqua moves out of range and Cortez only half commits.
Cortez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yalixqua has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yalixqua tries to land a front kick but Cortez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cortez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cortez ducks under a wild hook from Yalixqua.
Cortez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yalixqua with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cortez to score with a decent uppercut.
Yalixqua takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Yalixqua on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cortez. Cortez obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez looks to land a right hand but Yalixqua moved out of range.
Yalixqua throwing a counter right hand but Cortez manages to avoid it.
Yalixqua tests Cortez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yalixqua blocks a jab.
Cortez throws a leg kick which misses Yalixqua's front leg but catches the back leg as Yalixqua tries to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Cortez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yalixqua scores with the left hand. Cortez knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Cortez throws a hook to the side of Yalixqua's head but Yalixqua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cortez misses with a straight right.
Yalixqua digs a good hook to Cortez's body.
Cortez misses the shot to the body.
Cortez throws a body punch but Yalixqua moves out of range.
Yalixqua misses with a wild body shot.
Cortez lands with a shot to the body.
Yalixqua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cortez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cortez. That's going to slow Yalixqua down.
Cortez blocks the body kick.
Cortez blocks the body kick.
Cortez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cortez scoring well with a low kick there.
Cortez throws an overhand right that lands on Yalixqua's shoulder, as Yalixqua tries to avoid the shot.
Cortez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yalixqua looks for the body kick but Cortez saw that one coming.
Cortez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donk. Yalixqua catches Cortez right on the button with a cross.
Yalixqua lands with a straight right. Cortez didn't see that one coming.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yalixqua throws an overhand right that lands on Cortez's shoulder, as Cortez tries to avoid the shot.
Cortez throws a solid leg kick but Yalixqua takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cortez.
Cortez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cortez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yalixqua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cortez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yalixqua manages to avoid it.
Cortez is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yalixqua throws an off balance right hand
and Cortez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cortez throws a looping overhand right but Yalixqua ducks down to avoid it.
Yalixqua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yalixqua buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good exchange - Cortez coming out on top.
A swing and a miss from Yalixqua.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cortez! But no joy.
Cortez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yalixqua.
Cortez blocks the body kick.
Yalixqua misses with a hook.
Cortez with the inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yalixqua throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cortez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ubaldo Cortez really dominated 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.#R4#
Yalixqua blocks a leg kick.
Yalixqua is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cortez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cortez throws a hook but Yalixqua blocks it.
Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cortez.
Cortez works the jab nicely.
Yalixqua looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cortez slips under a jab from Yalixqua.
Cortez moves out of range as Yalixqua throws a body kick.
Yalixqua thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cortez looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Yalixqua scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cortez misses the shot to the body.
Cortez scores with a nice head shot.
Cortez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yalixqua thows a body kick. Cortez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yalixqua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yalixqua scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yalixqua looks to land a body kick but Cortez moved away.
Cortez throws a hook but Yalixqua avoids it easily.
Cortez sizes up Yalixqua with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Iaspero Yalixqua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Yalixqua dips to his left and cracks Cortez with an uppercut!
A big left from Yalixqua misses.
Yalixqua checks a leg kick.
Yalixqua tries to land a body kick
and Cortez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cortez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body punch from Cortez.
Yalixqua pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yalixqua bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cortez's head.
Cortez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cortez missing with a left hand there. Yalixqua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cortez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yalixqua misses with a body punch
and Cortez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cortez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yalixqua.
Yalixqua staying out of range there.
Yalixqua swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yalixqua tries a low kick but Cortez avoids it.
Cortez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yalixqua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cortez scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortez scores with a jab.
Yalixqua moves away from the strike by Cortez.
Yalixqua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yalixqua went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Yalixqua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cortez was well out of range. Poor timing from Yalixqua.
Cortez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yalixqua misses with a head kick.
Yalixqua just misses with a punch to the body.
Cortez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cortez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cortez connects with a looping right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cortez.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cortez.
Yalixqua throws a body shot but no joy.
Cortez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big left from Cortez misses.
Yalixqua appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yalixqua throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cortez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cortez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ubaldo Cortez dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Yalixqua misses with a kick to the body
and Cortez counters with a stiff right hand.
Cortez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yalixqua slips under a jab from Cortez.
Yalixqua throws an overhand right that lands on Cortez's shoulder, as Cortez tries to avoid the shot.
Cortez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cortez staying out of range there.
Cortez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cortez lands a jab.
Yalixqua misses with a kick to the body
letting Cortez counter with a right hand.
Yalixqua throws a hook to the side of Cortez's head but Cortez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cortez throws out a loose jab but Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yalixqua throws a poor cross that misses
and Cortez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A bone on bone clash there as Yalixqua blocks the leg kick.
Yalixqua looks to land a body kick but Cortez moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez stuns Yalixqua with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cortez connects with a crisp jab.
Yalixqua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cortez moves away.
A shot to the body from Yalixqua misses
and Cortez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yalixqua throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cortez on the side of the head.
Yalixqua catches Cortez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cortez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Yalixqua.#T1#
Yalixqua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cortez.
Yalixqua throws a body shot but no joy.
Cortez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cortez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yalixqua to score with a decent uppercut.
Cortez scores with a hook.
A good leg kick by Cortez.
Jab, jab by Cortez - just one landing.
Cortez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cortez moves out of range as Yalixqua strikes.
Yalixqua throws a combination that misses
and Cortez counters with a low kick, right behind Yalixqua 's knee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yalixqua. Cortez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Cortez. That snapped Yalixqua's head back.
Cortez connects with a solid leg kick.
Cortez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yalixqua misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cortez is looking for the big counter here.
Yalixqua scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yalixqua throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cortez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yalixqua's head.
Cortez slips a jab from Yalixqua.#T2#
Yalixqua takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yalixqua misses the jab.
Yalixqua throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cortez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yalixqua with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cortez to score with a decent uppercut.
Yalixqua rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cortez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Cortez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yalixqua.
Cortez moves out of range of the body kick.
Cortez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yalixqua misses with a looping left.
Jab, jab by Cortez - just one landing.
Yalixqua looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yalixqua just misses with a punch to the body.
Yalixqua takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crunch! Cortez slams his shin into Yalixqua's torso.
Nice body punch from Cortez.
Yalixqua connects with a right hand. Cortez shakes it off.
Ubaldo Cortez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cortez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yalixqua. That did some damage!
Yalixqua throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 46:49
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ubaldo Cortez!
Ubaldo Cortez is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Ubaldo Cortez 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: OFK 389 - Johnson Vs Bol
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Bol connects with a leg kick. #CL2#
Bol rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Johnson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bol's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson cracks Bol with a nice body shot.
Bol is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
Bol misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bol.
Bol is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bol misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Johnson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bol displaying some good clinch control by pressing Johnson up against the cage.
Bol lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Haruki Johnson has been cut.
Bol has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Johnson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bol can turn it around.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Bol avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage. #T1#
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bol's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Bol throws a head punch that misses.
Bol misses with a knee to the head.
Bol prevents a body shot from Johnson.
The referee calls for Bol to work.
Bol blocks an uppercut.
Bol has Johnson pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Bol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson lands a right hand. #T2#
Bol misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Bol controls the action.
Bol blocks a body shot from Johnson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bol has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bol swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bol misses with an elbow over the top.
Bol has Johnson pushed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Bol fails to land. #T3#
Bol lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bol backwards.
Johnson dodges an elbow strike from Bol.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Johnson.
Bol wants to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Bol tries to tie him up.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Bol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bol slowing the pace effectively.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Bol lands a shoulder strike.
Bol misses with some punches.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Bol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bol takes a shot to the head. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bol lands a nice uppercut.
Bol is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Bol tries to tie him up.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bol has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Bol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Bol.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bol throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Johnson.
Bol misses with a hook from the clinch.
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 Haruki Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Haruki Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bol looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson throws a series of strikes that have Bol backpedaling. #CUT#It looks like Yar Bol has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Bol pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Bol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bol blocking some punches.
Johnson tries a body shot but Bol blocks it.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bol creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haruki Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Bol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bol throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bol is breathing heavily.
Johnson lands a body punch.
Johnson works on Bol's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bol misses with the head strike.
Bol looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bol backwards.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Bol's ribcage. Bol let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bol can do to turn this around?
Bol misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Bol stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bit of stalling here from Johnson.
Bol misses with the head strike.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson cracks Bol with a nice body shot.#T2#
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Bol backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Johnson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Johnson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Bol throws an elbow that misses.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Bol blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Bol working aggressively here.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Bol's head. #ROC#Bol is rocked!
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bol backwards.
Bol is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Johnson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Bol's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Bol drops to his knees and Johnson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haruki Johnson!
Haruki Johnson retains his light heavyweight title!
Haruki Johnson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: STRIKE! 8
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Maul cracks Anderson with an open hand slap.
Maul missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been informed that Maul 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.
Anderson lands a nice shot that snaps Maul's head back.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Maul misses the target.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Maul's head but Maul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maul tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Maul throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Anderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson throws a head kick but Maul moves out of range.
Maul replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Anderson blocks it well.
Maul fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Anderson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maul staying out of range there.
Maul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
A swing and a miss from Maul.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Maul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Tang Maul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Maul counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maul scores with a punch to the head.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Maul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maul moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Maul lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Anderson slips under a jab.
Maul bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Anderson slips under a jab from Maul.
Anderson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Maul slips the punch.
Maul misses with a straight right.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Maul avoids them all with ease.
An inside leg kick lands from Anderson.
Maul feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Andersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Anderson misses the jab.
Maul slips under a jab.
Maul staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Anderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick from Maul.
Maul lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice side step and Maul releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maul with a nice cross.#T2#
Maul scores with a jab. Anderson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maul tries to land a front kick but Anderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Donk. Maul catches Anderson right on the button with a cross.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Maul uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Anderson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maul is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Anderson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maul. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maul.
Maul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Maul.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Anderson throws a head kick but Maul moves out of range.
Anderson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Maul looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Maul takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maul thows a body kick. Anderson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Maul throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson throws out a powerful jab.
Anderson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Maul looks to land a body kick but Anderson moved away.
Maul lands a slapping body shot.
Maul moves away from the strike by Anderson.
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 Ryan Anderson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Maul avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Maul.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Maul's head but Maul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Maul saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maul. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maul throws out the jab.
Maul just misses with a punch to the body.
Maul tries to land a front kick but Anderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Maul.
Anderson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Maul jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Anderson throws a jab when Maul was well out of range.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Anderson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Maul scores with a push kick.
Anderson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A big left from Anderson misses.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tang Maul seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Anderson throws out a powerful jab.
Anderson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Maul is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Maul. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice uppercut there from Anderson.
Anderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Anderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maul scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Maul misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Maul looks to land a combination but Anderson avoids it well.
Maul takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Anderson lands the left hand.#ROC#Maul is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maul lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Maul closes the distance and pushes Anderson back into the ropes.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Maul.
Maul struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Maul lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maul is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Maul blocks a body shot from Anderson. #T2#
Maul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maul working aggressively here.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Maul.
Maul is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Maul working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Anderson misses the jab.
A nice side step and Maul releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maul throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Maul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Maul throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maul changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
Anderson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Anderson there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tang Maul will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Maul throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Anderson throws the left hand but Maul avoids the punch easily.
Maul jabs Anderson right on the nose. Anderson blinks but takes it well.
Maul slips under a jab.
Anderson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Maul lands with a straight right. Anderson didn't see that one coming.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Maul saw that one coming.
Maul connects with a body shot that sends Anderson's belly button to the back.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maul.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maul ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Maul looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Maul tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anderson slips under a jab from Maul.
Anderson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maul.#KD#
Anderson scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Maul to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
Maul is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
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!
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Maul saw that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Maul 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maul ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Maul lands a glancing blow to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Maul seems to have recovered his senses.
Maul tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Maul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maul.
Maul fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anderson on the side of the head.
Anderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maul lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice uppercut there from Maul.
A big right from Maul misses.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson connects with the punch.
Maul tries to clinch but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anderson closes the distance and catches Maul with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Maul is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Maul is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Maul is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Anderson takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ryan Anderson!
Our winner, Ryan Anderson, 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: MILF Playoff R1 Lightweights
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1##TD#
Raikkonen dives in and scores a takedown into Rahim's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Raikkonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rahim seems keen to control Raikkonen's posture.
Raikkonen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Raikkonen wants to pass the guard but Rahim is keeping the position.
Raikkonen trying to control but Rahim is working from the bottom.
Raikkonen preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raikkonen trying to control but Rahim is working from the bottom.
Raikkonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Rahim has wrist control.
Rahim is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Raikkonen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T1#
Rahim tries to score with a low kick but Raikkonen moves his leg out of the way.#TD2#
Rahim scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Raikkonen won't allow Rahim to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Raikkonen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rahim sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Raikkonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rahim's guard. #REVR#
Rahim pulls Raikkonen in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rahim wants to hit a sweep here but Raikkonen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rahim there!
Rahim is looking to improve his position but Raikkonen isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Rahim keeps trying to improve his position.
Rahim is squirming around, avoiding Raikkonen's attempts to control the action.
Rahim is looking to improve his position but Raikkonen isn't that keen on the idea.
Rahim wants to control but Raikkonen is having none of it.
Raikkonen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raikkonen is really struggling to control Rahim but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Rahim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rahim sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rahim wants to control but Raikkonen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Raikkonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rahim keeps working.
Raikkonen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Raikkonen trying to control from half guard but Rahim is working away. #T4#
Raikkonen slips a nice elbow through Rahim's hands, connecting with Rahim's forehead.
Raikkonen has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Raikkonen is trying to control. Rahim wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rahim is looking for a sweep. Raikkonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Raikkonen is looking to take a break and control but Rahim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rahim controlling the position well.
Rahim is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Raikkonen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Raikkonen's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rahim throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Raikkonen!
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 Jukka Raikkonen 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##TD2#
Rahim is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Raikkonen's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rahim prevents Raikkonen from improving his position.
Rahim slips a nice elbow through Raikkonen's hands, connecting with Raikkonen's forehead.
Rahim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Raikkonen gets back to full guard.
Raikkonen working a defensive guard here.
Rahim throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahim is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Raikkonen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Raikkonen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Rahim is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rahim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Raikkonen is trying to control the position but Rahim postures up.
Raikkonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Raikkonen, not yet.
Raikkonen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Rahim trying to get back to full guard but Raikkonen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Raikkonen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rahim tries to lock up and control but Raikkonen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Raikkonen trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Raikkonen lands a nice shot to the head.
Rahim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Raikkonen looking to control but Rahim is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rahim is in all sorts of trouble here.
Raikkonen controlling the pace for now.
Raikkonen landing shots from mount.
Raikkonen controlling the pace for now.
Raikkonen tries to control but Rahim wriggling away. #T3#
Raikkonen controlling from the full mount.
Rahim is working to get back to half guard.
Rahim is still trying to improve position.
Rahim 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.
Rahim wants to get back to full guard but Raikkonen has mounted him!
Raikkonen controlling the pace for now.
Raikkonen trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Raikkonen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rahim is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rahim is working to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Rahim that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Raikkonen wants to control the pace but Rahim is squirming around nicely.
Rahim is looking to improve his position but Raikkonen isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raikkonen controlling from the full mount.
Rahim is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jukka Raikkonen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Raikkonen dives in and grabs Rahim's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rahim pushes down on Raikkonen's head and hops out.
Faarooq Rahim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raikkonen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rahim is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rahim throws a hook but Raikkonen avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Rahim misses its intended target.
Rahim stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jukka Raikkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Raikkonen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Raikkonen is fighting to break Rahim's control of his arms but Rahim is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Raikkonen stopping the sweep attempt from Rahim.
Raikkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahim wants to sweep but no luck.
Raikkonen stays in close to Rahim's body and controls the position. #T1#
Rahim is pulling down on Raikkonen's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Raikkonen shoots in and drives through. Rahim sprawls well.
And Rahim tries to counter it with a takedown but Raikkonen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rahim slaps away a takedown attempt from Raikkonen, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Rahim closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Raikkonen is trying to get back to full guard.
Raikkonen won't allow Rahim to pass to mount.
Raikkonen tries to roll over but Rahim keeps him under control.
Well, if Rahim 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. #T2#
Raikkonen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Raikkonen wants to control but Rahim is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rahim with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Raikkonen wants to improve his position but Rahim is controlling well.
Raikkonen trying to control here.
Raikkonen moves into full guard. #T3#
Rahim is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Rahim has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Raikkonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Raikkonen, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Raikkonen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Raikkonen checks the leg kick.
Raikkonen slips a jab from Rahim.
Rahim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rahim throws a low kick but Raikkonen moves out of range easily. #TD#
Rahim gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Raikkonen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Raikkonen preventing the sweep. #T4#
Raikkonen connects with a couple of short punches.
Jukka Raikkonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Raikkonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rahim pulls Raikkonen in close to prevent any damage.
Raikkonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rahim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rahim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Faarooq Rahim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Raikkonen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jukka Raikkonen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2024

#R1##CL#
Rahim gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crocop looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Rahim jumps into guard, dragging Crocop to the mat.
Crocop wants to stand but Rahim has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rahim definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Rahim has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Crocop should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rahim has tightened it up now! Crocop should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Majid Rahim!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2024

#R1#
A jab from Yalixqua does it's job there.#CUT#It looks like Addiel Glez has been cut.
Yalixqua fakes the leg kick and cracks Glez in the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yalixqua darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice body kick from Yalixqua.
Glez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yalixqua. That one must have hurt.
Yalixqua has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. in the buildup to the fight.
Glez looks winded!
Yalixqua drops Glez with a straight right hand, right on the button! Yalixqua follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iaspero Yalixqua!
In his post fight interview, Iaspero Yalixqua started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Mankowski scores with a takedown into Rahim's guard.
Mankowski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Mankowski is posturing up here but Rahim has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Mankowski tries to roll out but it's too tight and Mankowski has to tap! Slick submission there by Rahim!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Majid Rahim!

Event: MILF 36
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Vitali tries to clinch but Rahim moves out of range.
Vitali wants to clinch.
Vitali tries to close the distance and clinch but Rahim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vitali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rahim.
Rahim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rahim misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Rahim decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rahim prevents Vitali from improving his position.
Vitali on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vitali tries to get out of the position.
Rahim wants to control but Vitali is keeping him busy.
Vitali wants to improve his position but Rahim is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitali keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rahim performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Rahim prevents Vitali from improving his position.
Rahim trying to control the action but Vitali is working from the bottom.
Rahim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vitali wants to get back to full guard.
Vitali is doing well to control the position and prevent Rahim from advancing to side control.
Rahim is just content to waste time from the top position. Vitali takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rahim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vitali keeping moving, preventing Rahim from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vitali looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rahim is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A swing and a miss from Rahim.
Rahim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vitali is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Vitali slips a straight right by Rahim.
Vitali tries to clinch up.
Rahim misses with a low kick.
Vitali moves away from the strike by Rahim. #TD2#
Rahim fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vitali to the ground. Rahim is now in Vitali's guard.
Rahim stopping the sweep attempt from Vitali.
Vitali bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rahim's guard. #REVR#
Vitali postures up. #T3#
Rahim wants to sweep here but Vitali controlling him for the moment.
Vitali not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rahim has Vitali pulled in close to control his posture.
Vitali sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rahim's guard.
Vitali working the head and body with strikes.
Rahim is looking to improve his position.
Rahim is trying to maintain the position but Vitali is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rahim is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Vitali is staying active.
Rahim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rahim wants to control but Vitali is keeping busy.
Rahim moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rahim manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vitali manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Rahim is fighting to break Vitali's control of his arms but Vitali is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Faarooq Rahim dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rahim looks to land a right hand but Vitali moved out of range.
Vitali moves out of range of the strikes.
Vitali doesn't manage to clinch there - Rahim circles away.
Rahim swats away the attempt to clinch by Vitali.
Vitali defending well as Rahim loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Rahim drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vitali is looking for a sweep.
Vitali is not content to let Rahim control the position.
Vitali can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahim working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Vitali's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Vitali takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Vitali gets back to half guard.
Vitali is staying active underneath Rahim, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rahim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vitali wants to get back to full guard.
Rahim is taking a breather. Vitali 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.
Vitali is controlling Rahim's trapped leg to prevent Rahim from advancing to side control.
Rahim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vitali keeps working.
Rahim looks to land a strike but Vitali avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rahim wants to pass the guard but Vitali is keeping the position.
Vitali managing to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rahim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vitali swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rahim throws out a loose jab but Vitali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahim circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rahim misses with a straight left.
Vitali slips under a jab from Rahim.#T3#
Vitali tries to close the distance and clinch but Rahim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vitali tries to clinch up.
Rahim is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Roman Vitali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vitali moves in looking to clinch but Rahim pushes him off.
Rahim throws a hook but Vitali blocks it.
Rahim throws a looping overhand right but Vitali ducks down to avoid it.
Vitali is looking to clinch but Rahim is avoiding it.
Rahim loads up on a big right hand but Vitali slips the punch.
Rahim throws the left hand but Vitali avoids the punch easily.
Vitali tries to clinch but Rahim is having none of it.
Rahim misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Rahim closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vitali to the mat! Vitali manages to get full guard.
Rahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Vitali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rahim is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vitali is on top in guard. #REVR#
Vitali pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rahim is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Vitali looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rahim has control of Vitali's left arm, preventing Vitali from doing any damage.
Rahim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vitali is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Faarooq Rahim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Rahim swats away the attempt to clinch by Vitali.#TD2#
Rahim feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rahim controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rahim trying to control but Vitali is working from the bottom.
Vitali is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Vitali wants to sweep but no luck.
Rahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Vitali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vitali controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Rahim gets the takedown into side control.
Vitali sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vitali is refusing to be controlled, as Rahim sits in half guard.
Vitali wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vitali is looking to control Rahim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vitali avoid being mounted?
Vitali moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rahim's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vitali pulls Rahim in close to prevent any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vitali tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vitali is controlling Rahim's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Vitali tries to close the distance and clinch but Rahim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vitali moves in looking to clinch but Rahim pushes him off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rahim. That's going to slow Vitali down. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rahim.
Vitali is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rahim off and has taken his back!
Rahim wants to escape the position.
Rahim is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vitali avoiding Rahim 's attempts to control his hands.
Rahim turns into Vitali and is now in his guard.
Vitali is controlling Rahim's posture.#T4#
Vitali continues to stall.
Vitali preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Vitali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vitali is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Roman Vitali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vitali looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rahim is one step ahead there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Faarooq Rahim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rahim 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Faarooq Rahim!

Event: STRIKE! 6
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kurosaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big left from Kurosaki misses.
Kurosaki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kurosaki.
Smith misses with a kick to the body. #CL#
Smith rushes Kurosaki and presses him up against the ropes.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kurosaki misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith lands a knee to the head.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kurosaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kurosaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Kurosaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Kurosaki's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kurosaki can pounce on him.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Kurosaki seems unphased.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. in the buildup to the fight.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Kurosaki gets tackled into the ropes by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch. #T1#
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki blocks an uppercut.
Kurosaki blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kurosaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A knee to the head by Smith.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Kurosaki landing knees to the body.
Kurosaki has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Smith seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kurosaki can turn it around.
Smith lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Kurosaki misses with an elbow over the top.
Kurosaki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smith avoiding damage as Kurosaki throws knees to the body.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Kurosaki's head.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
Kurosaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Smith with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kurosaki tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC2#
Kurosaki breaks the clinch.
Kurosaki lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
Nice shot by Kurosaki.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Kurosaki, against the ropes.
Kurosaki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Kurosaki in his tracks for a moment.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurosaki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smith misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Kurosaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Smith drives through and clinches with Kurosaki against the ropes.
Kurosaki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Kurosaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Kurosaki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the ropes.
Kurosaki tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Kurosaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Kurosaki misses the target.
Kurosaki displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kurosaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Kenny Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurosaki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosaki blocks the body kick.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Kurosaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A decent looking cross lands there for Kurosaki.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurosaki throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Kurosaki swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kurosaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kurosaki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Kurosaki throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kurosaki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Kurosaki back into the ropes.
Kurosaki is pushing Smith up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kurosaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kurosaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Kurosaki controls his hands.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Kurosaki's head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurosaki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kenny Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith stalling.
Kurosaki blocks an uppercut.
Smith gets through Kurosaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith stalling the fight.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kurosaki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Kurosaki's ribcage. Kurosaki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kurosaki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kurosaki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kurosakis head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kurosaki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kurosaki is breathing heavily.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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 Kenny Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kurosaki on the side of the head. #ROC#Kurosaki is rocked!
Kurosaki drops his guard momentarily, allowing Smith to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Kurosaki! 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! Smith takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kenny Smith!
Kenny Smith retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Kenny Smith, 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Dawson shoots in and bounces Rahim off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rahim being controlled here, momentarily.
Rahim could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rahim utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dawson with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Rahim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rahim has momentary wrist control but Dawson slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Rahim working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dawson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dawson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rahim working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dawson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dawson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dawson looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB#
Rahim is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dawson defends well.#SUB#
Rahim escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dawson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dawson lands a couple of elbows.
Dawson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Rahim is looking for a triangle but Dawson pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Rahim is looking to cinch up a triangle. Dawson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Rahim's body to avoid the submission. Rahim has instead reached around Dawson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Rahim arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Majid Rahim!

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