Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: CCC 88
Date: Nov 10, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Nishiyama clinches up with Kelvin and pushes him back against the cage.
Nishiyama looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kelvin trying to control the position but instead, Nishiyama has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kelvin into the cage.
A short right from Kelvin.
Nishiyama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kelvin tries to pull guard but Nishiyama won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelvin.
Nishiyama is trying to push Kelvin away but Kelvin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nishiyama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kelvin.
Kelvin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nishiyama's elbow.
Nice body punch from Kelvin - that landed with a thud.
Kelvin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nishiyama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nishiyama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kelvin. #TD#
Kelvin pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Kelvin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nishiyama is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Kelvin working for submissions but it's allowed Nishiyama to get to half guard.
Nishiyama content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Nishiyama scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nishiyama looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kelvin moves into full guard. #SUB#
Kelvin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nishiyama is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelvin is controlling Nishiyama's posture.
Kelvin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nishiyama won't allow Kelvin to sweep him here.
Nishiyama must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Nishiyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelvin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nishiyama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nishiyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelvin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nishiyama controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Kelvin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Kelvin working for a triangle but Nishiyama defends it easily. #SUB#
Nishiyama avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3##SU2#
Nishiyama stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Decent striking displayed by Kelvin there.
Nishiyama tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kelvin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nishiyama somewhat.
A nice leg kick from Nishiyama, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nishiyama throws a jab when Kelvin was well out of range.#T4#
Nishiyama catches Kelvin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kelvin swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Nishiyama rushes Kelvin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kelvin scores with a shot to the side of Nishiyama's head.
Nishiyama tries to throw a body punch but Kelvin avoids it by throwing Nishiyama back against the cage.
Nishiyama is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Kelvin fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kelvin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nishiyama misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Nishiyama breaks from the clinch.
Kelvin throws a lazy right hand but Nishiyama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kelvin takes a swing at Nishiyama's ribcage but misses.
Nishiyama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Nishiyama scores with a takedown into Kelvin's guard.#SUB#
Kelvin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kurou Nishiyama will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nishiyama scores with a kick to the body.
Nishiyama tries to clinch but Kelvin moves out of range.
Kelvin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nishiyama ducks under a wild hook from Kelvin.
Nishiyama is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A slow jab from Kelvin misses its intended target.
Kelvin throws a jab when Nishiyama was well out of range.#TD2#
Nishiyama scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kelvin is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Kelvin looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nishiyama tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T1#
Kelvin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kelvin.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelvin is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Kelvin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nishiyama defends it easily.
Nishiyama trying to control but Kelvin is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kelvin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nishiyama wants to stand but Kelvin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nishiyama advances position into side control!
Kelvin trying his best to control but Nishiyama has mounted him.
Kelvin tries to hold on but Nishiyama pushes him away.
Kelvin is squirming around, avoiding Nishiyama's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Nishiyama lands a big shot there that rocks Kelvin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kelvin is working to get back to half guard.
Nishiyama tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kurou Nishiyama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kelvin tries to hold on but Nishiyama postures up.
Nishiyama trying to control but Kelvin is having none of it.
Kelvin is looking to improve his position but Nishiyama isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Nishiyama wants to control the pace but Kelvin is squirming around nicely.
Kelvin tries to hold on but Nishiyama pushes him away.
Nishiyama scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nishiyama controlling the pace for now.
Nishiyama prevents Kelvin from getting the reversal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kurou Nishiyama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kelvin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kelvin keeps the fight on the outside.
Nishiyama lands a head kick. Kelvin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nishiyama walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nishiyama lands a head kick. Kelvin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nishiyama dives in and grabs Kelvin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kelvin pushes down on Nishiyama's head and hops out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nishiyama.
Kelvin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nishiyama.
Nishiyama misses with a takedown
and Kelvin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andrew Kelvin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurou Nishiyama.
Kelvin misses with a hook
and Nishiyama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kelvin misses with a hook.
Nishiyama misses with a looping right.
Kelvin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nishiyama connects with a high kick. #T1#
Nice jab there from Kelvin.
Nishiyama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kelvin throws out a loose jab but Nishiyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Kelvin misses.
Nishiyama looks to land a body kick but Kelvin moved away.
Kurou Nishiyama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Nishiyama changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kelvin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kelvin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kelvin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kelvin is looking to control Nishiyama's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kelvin avoid being mounted?
Nishiyama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kelvin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kelvin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T2#
Nishiyama sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Kelvin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nishiyama trying to control from half guard but Kelvin is working away.
Kelvin tries to roll over but Nishiyama keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Nishiyama is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Kelvin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nishiyama pulls his head out easily.
Andrew Kelvin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Kelvin wants to control but Nishiyama is keeping busy.
Nishiyama prevents Kelvin from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kelvin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kelvin throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Nishiyama looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kelvin!
Nishiyama is looking to take a break and control but Kelvin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kelvin is looking for a sweep.#T4##SU2#
Nishiyama has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Good standup being displayed there by Kelvin as he connects with a hook.
Nishiyama misses with a right hand
and Kelvin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kurou Nishiyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nishiyama throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kelvin misses with a looping left.
Nishiyama throws a jab but it's blocked by Kelvin.
Nishiyama wants to clinch but Kelvin slips to the side
and Kelvin counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Nishiyama misses.
Kelvin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nishiyama tries to counter with a clinch but Kelvin shakes him off and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kurou Nishiyama.
I've got Nishiyama 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurou Nishiyama!

Event: CCC 80
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Hetman takes a swing at Franjic's ribcage but misses.
Hetman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Franjic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hetman takes a swing at Franjic's ribcage but misses.
Franjic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hetman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hetman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hetman punishes Franjic's body with a nice straight punch.
Franjic avoids a kick to the body.
A left lands for Hetman.
Hetman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Franjic pinned against the cage. Franjic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hetman takes a swing at Franjic's ribcage but misses.
Franjic is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Hetman closes the distance and clinches up with Franjic, looking for a takedown. Hetman pushes Franjic against the cage but Franjic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hetman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1##KD2#
Franjic sends Hetman crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Franjic is motioning to the referee to let Hetman up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#It looks like Adam Hetman has been cut.#CL#
Hetman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hetman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Franjic is trying to break the clinch but Hetman is controlling him.
Hetman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Franjic letting Hetman take a breather here.#BC2#
Franjic breaks the clinch.
Hetman throws the left hand but Franjic avoids the punch easily.
Franjic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hetman or perhaps it was just good defense by Franjic, which made it look bad.
Franjic throws out a counter right but Hetman avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Hetman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hetman takes a swing at Franjic's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Franjic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hetman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Franjic just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Hetman closes the distance and clinches up with Franjic, looking for a takedown. Hetman pushes Franjic against the cage but Franjic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by Hetman.
Hetman lands a right hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Hetman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hetman.
Hetman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Franjic pinned against the cage. Franjic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Franjic is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Hetman is looking to wear down Franjic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hetman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Franjic throws a body shot but no joy.
Hetman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Franjic moves away from the strike by Hetman.
Franjic raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Franjic moves away from the strike by Hetman. #T3#
Hetman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Franjic is fending him off so far but Hetman persists. Nope, Franjic circles away and we're back to standing.
Hetman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Franjic moves away.
Franjic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rade Franjic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Franjic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hetman.
Franjic only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hetman tries to clinch #KD2#
and Franjic counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hetman! Franjic lets Hetman back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Hetman swings for the body but Franjic moves out of range.
Hetman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Franjic.
Hetman misses with a looping right.
Hetman misses with a shot to the body
and Franjic counters with a huge right that knocks Hetman out cold! Franjic is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rade Franjic!
Rade Franjic thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CCC 81
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
A nice combination there by Kelvin. #CUT#It looks like Luke Jackson has been cut.
Jackson misses with a body punch
and Kelvin counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kelvin moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Kelvin loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kelvin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kelvin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kelvin throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kelvin looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Kelvin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelvin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
A big right from Kelvin misses.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Kelvin avoids it with no problem.
Jackson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Kelvin clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fighters circling - Kelvin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Jackson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kelvin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jackson throws a jab when Kelvin was well out of range.
Donk. Kelvin catches Jackson right on the button with a cross.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson connects with a body shot.
Kelvin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kelvin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Kelvin misses.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson throws a hook but Kelvin blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
A big right from Jackson misses.
Kelvin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kelvin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kelvin lands the left hand.
Kelvin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kelvin slips a jab from Jackson.
Kelvin misses with a body punch
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kelvin.
Kelvin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A big right from Jackson misses. #T3#
Kelvin throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Kelvin misses.
Kelvin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kelvin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Kelvin swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Kelvin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kelvin misses with a double jab.
Kelvin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jackson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Kelvin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kelvin misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kelvin counters with a one-two to the body.
Kelvin pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Kelvin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kelvin ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kelvin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kelvin lands an overhand right.
Kelvin misses with a two punch combination.
Kelvin scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kelvin moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kelvin looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
Jackson cracks Kelvin with an open hand slap.
Kelvin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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 Andrew Kelvin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luke Jackson'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#
Kelvin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jackson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kelvin scrambles back to his feet.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kelvin swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Jackson jabs Kelvin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kelvin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Jackson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kelvin dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kelvin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kelvin.
Kelvin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Kelvin ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Kelvin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kelvin moves out of range of the strikes.
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!
Kelvin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Kelvin misses with a looping right.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kelvin.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Kelvin counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kelvin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Kelvin's head but Kelvin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson works over Kelvin's head and body with a nice combination.
Kelvin loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Kelvin moved out of range.
Kelvin lands a two punch combo. #ROC#Jackson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelvin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Kelvin finish him?
Kelvin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kelvin looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Kelvin cracks Jackson on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Jackson falls backwards against the cage. Kelvin follows up with more strikes that drop Jackson to his knees. Kelvin keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Jackson! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Kelvin!
After winning the bout, Andrew Kelvin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: STRIKE! 38
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Anderson works the jab nicely.
Van Asch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Van Asch lands a head shot.
Van Asch swinging wildly here.
Anderson throws a combination that misses
and Van Asch counters with a three punch combo that has Anderson backing up. Anderson nods at Van Asch to acknowledge the strikes.
Anderson misses the jab.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Van Asch moves out of range easily.
Van Asch swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Van Asch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Asch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson throws a head kick that half lands.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Van Asch's shoulder, as Van Asch tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Asch misses the target.
Van Asch misses with a hook.
Van Asch ducks right into an uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Van Asch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a wild combination.
Van Asch scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Anderson misses with a hook
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson throws a lazy head kick
and Van Asch counters with a series of strikes. Anderson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Anderson connects with a jab.
Anderson 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.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Asch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson slips a jab and a cross from Van Asch.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Van Asch ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Van Asch lands a jab to the nose.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Van Asch counters with a three punch combo that has Anderson backing up. Anderson nods at Van Asch to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC#Anderson is rocked!
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Anderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Asch counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Van Asch misses.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Asch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Asch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Van Asch moved out of range.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Asch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koos Van Asch dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Van Asch throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Van Asch jabs Anderson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Anderson misses with a left hand
and Van Asch counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Asch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Van Asch slips the punch.
Van Asch looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Van Asch misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Asch avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Van Asch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Van Asch.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Asch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Van Asch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
A quick step to the side and Van Asch tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Van Asch counters with a one-two to the body.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Van Asch's head but Van Asch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anderson lunges at Van Asch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Van Asch's hand.
Anderson throws the left hand but Van Asch avoids the punch easily.
A jab lands there for Anderson.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Asch.
Van Asch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Anderson cracks Van Asch with a good jab.
Van Asch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Asch went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Van Asch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Van Asch saw that one coming.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Van Asch saw that one coming.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Asch seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Van Asch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
Anderson walks into a left hand.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
A left and a right from Van Asch both land. Nice combination.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
As Anderson looks to move away, Van Asch throws a big counter combo but Anderson just gets out of the way.
Van Asch staying out of range there.
Van Asch lands with an uppercut that bounces Anderson off the cage and back into range.
Anderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Asch finish him?
Anderson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Van Asch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson seems to have recovered his senses.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Van Asch moved out of range.
Anderson misses with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Asch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Asch doesn't seem bothered though.
Koos Van Asch is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koos Van Asch dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Van Asch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ryan Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Asch throws a big counter combination but Anderson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Anderson scores with a jab. Van Asch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Van Asch works the jab nicely.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Van Asch moved out of range nicely.
Van Asch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Van Asch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Van Asch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Asch.
Anderson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Anderson throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Van Asch counters with a right, a left and a big uppercut that drops Anderson to the mat! Van Asch runs to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. 3,4,5,6 and Anderson is back to his feet. He seems ready to continue - the ref agrees so we're back at it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Anderson. That snapped Van Asch's head back.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Asch.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Van Asch's shoulder, as Van Asch tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Ryan Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson throws a lazy head kick
and Van Asch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Asch scores with a nice strike.
Van Asch ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Asch was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Van Asch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Anderson throws a counter combo.
Van Asch stalks Anderson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Anderson's face. Anderson staggers backwards, shaken.
Van Asch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Asch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anderson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Anderson misses with a left hand
letting Van Asch counter with a right hand.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Van Asch is out of range.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Van Asch uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Asch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anderson throws a hook but Van Asch blocks it.
Van Asch lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Van Asch throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Van Asch throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
Anderson misses with a right hand
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Van Asch.
Van Asch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Asch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Koos Van Asch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anderson misses with a hook. Van Asch ducked under it nicely.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Asch misses the target.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Van Asch slips the punch.
Anderson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Van Asch is able to avoid easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Koos Van Asch.
Well Van Asch 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: SYN 1101 Brown vs Jimenez
Date: Oct 04, 2024

#R1#
Tacarante misses the shot to the body.
McBean appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McBean has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McBean throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tacarante cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McBean 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.
Tacarante just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
McBean instigates a clinch.
McBean swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tacarante tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from McBean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
McBean pulls guard successfully.
Tacarante seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
McBean might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tacarante wants to pass the guard but McBean is keeping the position.
Tacarante showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Tacarante postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McBean is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tacarante, into his guard. #REVR#
McBean trying to control the position from guard on top but Tacarante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.
McBean pushing down on Tacarante's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McBean is thwarting Tacarante's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
McBean is trying to work for a kimura but Tacarante is defending well.
Tacarante wants to improve his position but McBean is controlling well. #T3#
McBean wants to control but Tacarante is keeping him busy.
Tacarante is trying to maintain the position but McBean is very close to passing his half guard.
Tacarante won't allow McBean to pass to mount.
Tacarante tries to get to full guard but McBean has control of the leg.
Tacarante trying to control from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tacarante is staying active underneath McBean, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McBean fails with the takedown.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McBean looks to throw the jab but Tacarante is out of range.
Tacarante misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McBean.
Tacarante throws a body shot but no joy.
Saul Tacarante is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McBean misses with a lunging right hand
and Tacarante counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McBean throws a poor cross that misses
and Tacarante counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McBean misses with a wild body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McBean misses with a body shot
letting Tacarante counter with a right hand.
Tacarante lands with a nice body punch.
Jab by Tacarante.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Saul Tacarante will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
McBean scores with a shot to the body.
McBean misses with a looping left.
Tacarante throws out a counter right but McBean avoids it with no problem.
McBean swings widly with a right hand
and Tacarante counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McBean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tacarante manages to avoid it.#TD#
McBean closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McBean lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tacarante is controlling McBean's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
McBean wants to control from the top but Tacarante keeps moving.
McBean sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tacarante trying to control the position.
Tacarante might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McBean haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McBean is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Tacarante's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Tacarante wants to clinch up but McBean keeps it at a distance.
Tacarante digs a good hook to McBean's body.
McBean throws a poor cross that misses
and Tacarante counters with a nice uppercut.
McBean misses with a body shot
letting Tacarante counter with a right hand.
McBean moves out of range as Tacarante strikes.
McBean attempts a counter takedown but Tacarante avoids it well and moves away.
McBean ducks under a wild hook from Tacarante.
McBean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
A big left from Tacarante misses.
Tacarante ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Tacarante was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tacarante thuds his right hand into McBean's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McBean just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tacarante! But no joy.
Tacarante has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tacarante is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tacarante walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tacarante looks to score with a jab to the body but McBean is just out of range.
McBean attempts a counter takedown but Tacarante avoids it well and moves away.
Tacarante misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from McBean misses its target.
McBean scores with a nice right hand. #T4#
Tacarante misses with a hook.
McBean tries to counter with a takedown but Tacarante is quick to defend against it.
McBean misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tacarante counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McBean misses the jab.
It seemed like Tacarante was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McBean avoids the body shot from Tacarante.
McBean misses with an uppercut.
A nice side step and Tacarante releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McBean misses with a lunging right hand
and Tacarante makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McBean shoots and misses
and Tacarante counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tacarante keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tacarante stuffs the takedown attempt from McBean. McBean gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Saul Tacarante will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
McBean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tacarante moves away.
Tacarante looks to land a right hand but McBean moved out of range.
Tacarante throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McBean lands a jab to the nose.
Tacarante misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and McBean counters with a takedown into side control.
McBean wants to control but Tacarante is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A control attempt from Tacarante but he's now mounted!
Tacarante tries to hold on but McBean pushes him away. #T1#
Tacarante is just holding on here. McBean manages to take his back.
Tacarante trying to control the hands but McBean breaks the grip. #SUB#
Tacarante fending off the submission attempt from McBean. #SUB#
McBean is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Otto McBean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McBean avoiding Tacarante 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
McBean working for the choke. #SUB#
McBean looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Tacarante is controlling McBean 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Saul Tacarante is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Tacarante got a little sloppy there for a moment and McBean has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tacarante has managed to get both his arms back between McBean's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Tacarante is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
McBean had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tacarante defends it easily.
Tacarante wants to control from the top but McBean keeps moving. #SUB#
McBean is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tacarante is aware though and is defending well.
Tacarante must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tacarante wants to control from the top but McBean keeps moving.
Tacarante sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
McBean working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tacarante doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tacarante manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McBean trying to strike off his back.
McBean tries to strike from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
McBean throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
McBean working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tacarante has passed into half guard!

And that's the end of the fight!
Otto McBean showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tacarante 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Saul Tacarante!
A very excited looking Saul Tacarante made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2024

#R1#
Sheikhan dodges the punch combination from Van Asch. #CL#
Sheikhan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Van Asch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sheikhan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Asch.
Van Asch moves away from the strike by Sheikhan.
Van Asch 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.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sheikhan.
Van Asch blocks a jab.
Sheikhan misses the body punch
and Van Asch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheikhan misses with a body kick.
Shahram Sheikhan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sheikhan ducks under a wild hook from Van Asch.
Van Asch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sheikhan.
Van Asch scores with a nice body kick.
Sheikhan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van Asch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sheikhan manages to avoid it.#T1#
Sheikhan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Asch was well out of range. Poor timing from Sheikhan.
Van Asch now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sheikhan throws a leg kick that misses.
Van Asch is looking for the big counter here.
Sheikhan is looking to clinch.
Sheikhan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Van Asch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Asch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sheikhan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Asch avoids the head kick by Sheikhan.
Sheikhan tries to clinch up but Van Asch circles away and keeps his distance.
Sheikhan tries to clinch up.
Sheikhan misses the shot to the body.
Van Asch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Van Asch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sheikhan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Van Asch checks it well. #T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Asch.
Van Asch defending well as Sheikhan loads up on a big left hand.
Sheikhan blocks a head kick by Van Asch.
Van Asch lands with a kick to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Asch moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A shot to the liver by Sheikhan. Beautiful body shot.
Van Asch throws a jab when Sheikhan was well out of range.
Van Asch with a nice calf kick.
Sheikhan scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Asch scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circling - Sheikhan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Asch let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sheikhan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Asch moves away.
Sheikhan lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sheikhan. Van Asch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Asch is trying to counter with his kicks.
Van Asch throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Sheikhan looks to land a combination but Van Asch avoids it well.
Van Asch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Asch misses with a series of wild punches.
Sheikhan throws a body punch but Van Asch moves out of range.
Sheikhan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Van Asch misses with a body kick.
As Van Asch tries to get set, Sheikhan tries to push him back and clinch up but Van Asch manages to avoid the attempt.
Van Asch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sheikhan manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Sheikhan.
Van Asch lands with a shot to the body.
Sheikhan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Asch was well out of range. Poor timing from Sheikhan.
Sheikhan lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Asch connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Asch lands a glancing blow to the side of Sheikhan's head.#T4#
Van Asch throws a front kick aimed at Sheikhan's knee but Sheikhan avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sheikhan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Asch.
Sheikhan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Van Asch connects with a leg kick.
A punch combination from Van Asch misses.
Van Asch just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSheikhan.
A shot to the body from Sheikhan misses
and Van Asch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Sheikhan is rocked!
Sheikhan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Asch.
Oh Sheikhan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Asch swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sheikhan. Van Asch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Asch measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Sheikhan! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Koos Van Asch!
Koos Van Asch decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CCC 65 : Rolf vs McMichael
Date: Aug 17, 2024

#R1#
Clappertron connects with a nice looking jab.
Clappertron really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Franjic moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Franjic! But no joy.
Randal Clappertron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franjic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clappertron throws out the jab.
Franjic throws a fast counter high kick but Clappertron manages to duck under it in time.
Franjic on the wrong end of a nice hook.#KD#
Clappertron lands a big uppercut and Franjic crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Franjic looks OK. Clappertron waves Franjic back to his feet!#ROC#Franjic is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Rade Franjic has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franjic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Franjic is still on wobbly legs! Can Clappertron finish him?
Clappertron throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Franjic seems to have recovered his senses.
Clappertron throws a quick inside leg kick.
Clappertron ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Franjic out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randal Clappertron!
A victorious Randal Clappertron thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: STRIKE! 30
Date: Aug 10, 2024

#R1#
Gomez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Gomez backs off Van Asch throws a huge counter combo but Gomez manages to avoid it all.
Van Asch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gomez lands a body shot.
Gomez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gomez with a nice calf kick.
Gomez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pedro Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomez sizes up Van Asch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Van Asch throws a right hand that misses
and Gomez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gomez misses with a left hand
enabling Van Asch to counter with a crisp jab.
Gomez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Asch doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomez misses with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with a nice body shot.
We've been informed that Van Asch 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.
Van Asch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Asch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gomez lands a body shot.
Gomez thuds his shin into the meat of Van Asch's side.#T1#
Van Asch slips a straight right by Gomez.
Van Asch is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gomez with a body shot.
Gomez throws a looping overhand right but Van Asch ducks down to avoid it.
Gomez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Gomez backs off Van Asch throws a huge counter combo but Gomez manages to avoid it all.
A jab from Gomez does it's job there.
Gomez scores with a decent looking hook.
Gomez connects with a single shot there.
Gomez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Van Asch's head.
Van Asch tries a head kick but it misses.
Gomez lands a slapping body shot.
Gomez is looking to land body kicks.
Gomez throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gomez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gomez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Van Asch's head.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Despite the aggression on Van Asch's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gomez scores with a hook.
Van Asch misses the jab.
Gomez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gomez connects with a looping right hand.
Gomez with the inside leg kick.
Van Asch needs to keep his hands up - Gomez had a free shot at his head there.
Gomez missing with a left hand there. Van Asch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Despite the aggression on Van Asch's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Van Asch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Van Asch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gomez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Asch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gomez.
Van Asch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gomez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Gomez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Van Asch swings for the body but Gomez moves out of range.
Van Asch throws a front kick aimed at Gomez's knee but Gomez avoids it well.
A slow jab from Gomez misses its intended target.
Van Asch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Asch looks for the body kick but Gomez saw that one coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Gomez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Van Asch blocks the body kick.
Gomez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut. Gomez saw that one coming.
Donk. Gomez catches Van Asch right on the button with a cross.
Gomez throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Asch circles away quickly and effectively.
Van Asch tries a quick counter leg kick but Gomez is wise to it.
Gomez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gomez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Asch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koos Van Asch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Van Asch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gomez.
Gomez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Asch can do to turn this around?
Gomez avoids the body shot from Van Asch.
An attempted straight right counter from Gomez misses the target.
Van Asch looks to land a body kick but Gomez moved away.
Good shot there by Gomez.
Van Asch throws a lazy right hand but Gomez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Asch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gomez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Van Asch scrambles back to his feet.
Gomez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab, jab by Gomez - just one landing.
Gomez misses with an uppercut.
Gomez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Van Asch looks to land a combination but Gomez avoids it well.
Gomez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Van Asch plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Asch scores with a kick to the midsection.
Van Asch tries to move into range but Gomez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Van Asch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gomez.
Van Asch takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Van Asch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Van Asch scores with a kick to the body.
Gomez misses with a right hand
and Gomez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Asch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gomez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Van Asch scrambles back to his feet.
Van Asch avoids a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Asch! But no joy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gomez.
Van Asch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gomez blocks a jab.
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 Pedro Gomez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Gomez lands a jab to the head.
Gomez tests Van Asch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gomez lands a nice looking body shot.
Pedro Gomez is winning the standup battle so far.
Gomez with a hook.
Van Asch throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gomez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Van Asch's knee momentarily.
Van Asch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Van Asch misses with a low kick.
Van Asch moves out of range of the body kick from Gomez.
Gomez throws a shot from downtown. Van Asch moves away and avoids it.
Van Asch is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gomez throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Asch.
Gomez scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Asch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gomez throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Asch counters with an outside leg kick. #T1#
Gomez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gomez lands a jab to Van Asch's midsection.
Van Asch moves away from the strike by Gomez.
Gomez throws a hook but Van Asch blocks it.
Van Asch moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Asch throws a lazy right hand but Gomez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gomez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Asch.
Van Asch takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gomez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Asch appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gomez connects with a leg kick.
Van Asch slips under a jab from Gomez.
Gomez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Van Asch throws a body kick that misses.
Van Asch misses with a series of wild punches.
Gomez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Asch circles away quickly and effectively.
Gomez's corner calls for a 1-2. Gomez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Asch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gomez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van Asch staying out of range there.
Gomez fakes the leg kick and cracks Van Asch in the body.
Gomez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Asch looks to throw the jab but Gomez is out of range.
Pedro Gomez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gomez scores with the left hand. Van Asch knows he should have avoided that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Gomez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gomez 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Gomez!
A relieved looking Pedro Gomez 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: SYN 1083 Danger vs Krylov
Date: Jul 21, 2024

#R1#
Rizzo blocks a jab.
Rizzo throws a shot from downtown. Tacarante moves away and avoids it.
Rizzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Tacarante was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rizzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tacarante manages to avoid it.
It looked like Tacarante was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rizzo.
Rizzo throws a leg kick but Tacarante sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rizzo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tacarante circles away.#TD2#
Rizzo gets a takedown into half guard.
Tacarante is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo is keen to just control but Tacarante is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Tacarante looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Tacarante wants to control but Rizzo is keeping busy. #SUB#
Tacarante looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Rizzo is working for a submission of some sort.
Rizzo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tacarante wants to improve his position but Rizzo is controlling well. #SUB#
Tacarante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rizzo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tacarante keeps working.
Rizzo wants to pass to mount but Tacarante is defending the position.
Tacarante wants to get back to his feet.
Tacarante is trying to control but can't.
Rizzo trying to pass the guard but Tacarante defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Tacarante is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tacarante trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tacarante checks a leg kick.
Rizzo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tacarante is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rizzo cracks Tacarante with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tacarante swings for the body but Rizzo moves out of range.
Rizzo blocks a jab.
Rizzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tacarante manages to avoid it.
A big right from Tacarante misses. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rizzo.

Tacarante sneaks out the side door and pushes Rizzo away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tacarante moves away from the strike by Rizzo.
Rizzo connects with a nice looking jab.
Tacarante throws an overhand right that lands on Rizzo's shoulder, as Rizzo tries to avoid the shot.
Tacarante looks to land a left hand but Rizzo moved out of range nicely.
Rizzo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tacarante misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizzo.
Tacarante looks to score with a jab to the body but Rizzo is just out of range.
Rizzo is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rizzo avoids the body shot from Tacarante.
A jab from Tacarante misses.
Tacarante sets himself, and Rizzo steps forward looking for the clinch! Tacarante avoids it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frank Rizzo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Rizzo slips under a jab from Tacarante.
Rizzo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tacarante missing with a left hand there. Rizzo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rizzo. Tacarante does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tacarante is looking to clinch.
Tacarante throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frank Rizzo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rizzo lands with a shot to the body.
Tacarante lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo misses with an uppercut.
Tacarante throwing a counter right hand but Rizzo manages to avoid it.
Rizzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tacarante.
Rizzo throws a right and a left that Tacarante avoids nicely.
Tacarante scores with a hook.#T1#
Tacarante throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rizzo counters with a nice uppercut.
Tacarante misses with a looping left.
Rizzo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tacarante misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizzo.
And Rizzo tries to counter it with a takedown but Tacarante pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tacarante misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Rizzo counters with a takedown into side control.
Tacarante can't do much from the bottom here.
A control attempt from Tacarante but he's now mounted!
Tacarante wants to control but Rizzo is having none of it.
Tacarante tries to reverse the position but Rizzo maintains control.#T2#
Rizzo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Frank Rizzo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tacarante is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rizzo unloads with some shots from mount but Tacarante bucks and avoids them well.
Tacarante tries to hold on but Rizzo pushes him away.
Tacarante is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tacarante is working hard here to advance position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rizzo working Tacarante over with strikes here.
Rizzo landing strikes from the mount and Tacarante is in trouble! #T3#
Tacarante is desperately trying to improve his position but Rizzo has a good base and remains in mount.
Tacarante is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tacarante is looking to get to half guard.
Tacarante 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.
Tacarante trying to hold on to Rizzo's head to control him but Rizzo postures up.
Tacarante trying to get back to full guard but Rizzo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Rizzo wants to control the pace but Tacarante is squirming around nicely.
Rizzo with the ground and pound from mount. #T4#
Rizzo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Tacarante is desperately trying to improve his position but Rizzo has a good base and remains in mount.
Rizzo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Tacarante wants to control but Rizzo is having none of it.
Tacarante keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rizzo punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Rizzo 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Tacarante waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rizzo.
Rizzo slips a jab from Tacarante.
A swing and a miss from Tacarante.
Tacarante takes a swing at Rizzo's ribcage but misses.
Rizzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tacarante.
Tacarante avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tacarante loads up on a big right hand but Rizzo slips the punch.
Rizzo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tacarante looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rizzo throws a leg kick
and Tacarante connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tacarante misses with a wild body shot.
Tacarante has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rizzo.#T1#
Rizzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tacarante throwing a counter right hand but Rizzo manages to avoid it.
Rizzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tacarante manages to avoid it.
Tacarante misses with a body punch
and Rizzo counters with a stiff right hand.
Tacarante displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rizzo throws out the jab.
Rizzo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tacarante counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rizzo thinking.
Saul Tacarante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank Rizzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tacarante throws a hook to the side of Rizzo's head but Rizzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A bone on bone clash there as Tacarante blocks the leg kick.
Rizzo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tacarante.
Rizzo slips a jab from Tacarante.
Rizzo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Tacarante misses with a wild body shot.
Rizzo slips under a jab from Tacarante.
Tacarante moves out of range as Rizzo strikes.
Rizzo misses with a left hand
and Tacarante counters with a straight right hand.
Rizzo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tacarante swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rizzo throws a leg kick but Tacarante moved away.
Tacarante throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rizzo wants to counter the offense by Tacarante and move into the clinch position.
A punch lands to the side of Rizzo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Tacarante gets caught flat footed, as Rizzo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tacarante holds on and takes a little breather. #T3##SUB#
Tacarante looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Tacarante has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rizzo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tacarante is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rizzo controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rizzo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Frank Rizzo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Rizzo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tacarante has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rizzo has managed to get both his arms back between Tacarante's legs - danger averted.
Rizzo lands a couple of elbows.
Tacarante looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Tacarante pushes a forearm under Rizzo's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Rizzo is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Saul Tacarante!
After winning the bout, Saul Tacarante thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: STRIKE! 26
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1#
Farrokhzad uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van Asch has time to react.
Farrokhzad blocks a low kick nicely.
Farrokhzad throws out a loose jab but Van Asch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farrokhzad misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Van Asch counter with a right hand.
Farrokhzad misses with an uppercut.
Van Asch misses with a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Farrokhzad.
Van Asch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van Asch tries a quick counter leg kick but Farrokhzad is wise to it.
Van Asch 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.
Farrokhzad throws a hook but Van Asch blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Asch! But no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as Farrokhzad checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Van Asch is looking to land body kicks.
Farrokhzad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Farrokhzad connects with a body shot that sends Van Asch's belly button to the back.
A low kick lands for Van Asch.
Van Asch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farrokhzad stuns Van Asch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Farrokhzad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Van Asch looks to land a body kick but Farrokhzad moved away.
Farrokhzad avoids a kick to the body.
Farrokhzad cracks Van Asch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Van Asch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Van Asch slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Van Asch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Farrokhzad doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Asch circles away.
Van Asch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Farrokhzad throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Farrokhzad lunges at Van Asch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Van Asch's hand.
Van Asch throws a chopping leg kick but Farrokhzad manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Farrokhzad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Van Asch lands with a nice body kick. #CL#
Farrokhzad has taken the fight to the clinch.
Van Asch is looking to break free of the clinch but Farrokhzad has double underhooks. #BC2#
Van Asch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Farrokhzad darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Van Asch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Asch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Farrokhzad finds it's way round the side to connect with Van Asch's head.
Farrokhzad ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Van Asch misses the shot to the body.
Van Asch scores with a jab to the body.
Farrokhzad misses with a body shot.
Van Asch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farrokhzad.
Good shot there by Farrokhzad.
Van Asch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van Asch tries to score with a low kick but Farrokhzad moves his leg out of the way.
An attempted straight right counter from Farrokhzad misses the target.
Van Asch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Farrokhzad lands a nice shot that snaps Van Asch's head back.
Farrokhzad is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Van Asch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Farrokhzad.
Van Asch throws a low kick but it's checked well by Farrokhzad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bardia Farrokhzad dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Van Asch throws a series of punches but Farrokhzad avoids them all with ease.
Farrokhzad uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van Asch has time to react.
A big left from Farrokhzad misses.
Nice jab there from Farrokhzad. #ROC#Van Asch is rocked!
Farrokhzad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Asch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad moves away from the strike by Van Asch.
Farrokhzad bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Van Asch is still on wobbly legs! Can Farrokhzad finish him?
Farrokhzad misses with a double jab
and Van Asch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD#
Van Asch ducks into a a hook from Farrokhzad and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farrokhzad tries to clinch up.
Van Asch seems to have recovered his senses.
Van Asch lands the left hand.
Nice body punch from Farrokhzad. #T1#
Farrokhzad looks to throw the jab but Van Asch is out of range.
Nice shot by Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad jabs at Van Asch's body.
Van Asch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Farrokhzad clinches up against the cage.
Farrokhzad misses with a knee to the head.
Farrokhzad prevents Van Asch from breaking the clinch.
Farrokhzad prevents Van Asch from breaking the clinch.
Van Asch is trying to push Farrokhzad away but Farrokhzad has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Farrokhzad looking to throw knees to the head but Van Asch is blocking nicely.
A short uppercut from Farrokhzad.
Van Asch takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC2#
Van Asch manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Van Asch.
Van Asch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Farrokhzad moves away.
Farrokhzad fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Asch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Van Asch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Farrokhzad. Van Asch does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Van Asch misses.
Van Asch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farrokhzad manages to avoid it.
Farrokhzad just misses with a punch to the body.
Farrokhzad thuds his right hand into Van Asch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Farrokhzad has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Van Asch manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Farrokhzad closes the distance and clinches.
Farrokhzad lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Asch backwards. #BC2#
Van Asch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Asch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Farrokhzad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Asch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Farrokhzad moves away.
Van Asch takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Farrokhzad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Asch.
Van Asch looks to throw the jab but Farrokhzad is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Farrokhzad misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bardia Farrokhzad will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
That's time! Farrokhzad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Jab, jab by Farrokhzad - just one landing.
Van Asch throws a looping overhand right but Farrokhzad ducks down to avoid it.
Van Asch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Farrokhzad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Asch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Asch doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Farrokhzad scores with a sloppy right hand. Van Asch should have avoided that one.
A punch combination from Van Asch misses.
Van Asch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Asch slips a straight right by Farrokhzad.
Van Asch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van Asch throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van Asch throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Van Asch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Asch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Asch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Farrokhzad. #CL#
Farrokhzad rushes Van Asch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Van Asch has had enough of the clinch but Farrokhzad keeps him there for the moment.
Van Asch tries to break the clinch but Farrokhzad is controlling the position.
Farrokhzad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Asch can do to turn this around?
Farrokhzad has Van Asch pressed against the cage, preventing Van Asch from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Farrokhzad prevents Van Asch from breaking the clinch.
Farrokhzad has Van Asch pressed against the cage, preventing Van Asch from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Farrokhzad prevents Van Asch from breaking the clinch.
Van Asch working hard to break the clinch.
Farrokhzad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Farrokhzad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Farrokhzad using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Van Asch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Farrokhzad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Farrokhzad lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bardia Farrokhzad has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Farrokhzad unloads a knee to the mid-section. Van Asch lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Van Asch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Farrokhzad using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Asch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Farrokhzad landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Farrokhzad with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Farrokhzad digs a right hand underneath Van Asch's ribcage. Van Asch let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farrokhzad working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Farrokhzad lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Farrokhzad using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Asch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Farrokhzad landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Farrokhzad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Farrokhzad with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Van Asch takes a knee right on the jaw!
Farrokhzad lands a body shot.
Farrokhzad using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short left from Farrokhzad.
Good body shot from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Farrokhzad.
A body shot lands from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad connects with a nasty looking knee right to Van Asch's face.
A body shot lands from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees to the body from Farrokhzad.
Knees to the body from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Van Asch.
Van Asch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bardia Farrokhzad clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Farrokhzad scores with a jab to the body.
Farrokhzad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Asch.
Farrokhzad lands with a straight right. Van Asch didn't see that one coming.
Nice body kick from Van Asch.
Farrokhzad jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #KD#
Farrokhzad cracks Van Asch with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the cage! Can Van Asch get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Van Asch looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Van Asch gets tackled into the cage by Farrokhzad. Farrokhzad maintains the clinch.
Farrokhzad using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Asch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van Asch tries to break free but Farrokhzad pushes him back against the cage.
Farrokhzad lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Asch backwards.
Farrokhzad prevents Van Asch from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Farrokhzad.
Van Asch is looking to break free of the clinch but Farrokhzad has double underhooks.
Van Asch is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Van Asch is trying to force a seperation but Farrokhzad has the dominant position.
Van Asch is trying to break the clinch but Farrokhzad has him pressed against the cage.
Van Asch working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Van Asch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koos Van Asch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Farrokhzad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Asch moves away from the strike by Farrokhzad. #CL#
Farrokhzad has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Van Asch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD#
Farrokhzad cracks Van Asch with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the cage! Can Van Asch get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Van Asch looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
Farrokhzad walks forward, straight into a front kick from Van Asch.
Van Asch throws a shot from downtown. Farrokhzad moves away and avoids it.
Farrokhzad connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Farrokhzad gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Farrokhzad lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Asch backwards.
Farrokhzad lands with a light punch inside.
Farrokhzad scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Van Asch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Asch walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Van Asch is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Bardia Farrokhzad!
Bardia Farrokhzad retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath Bardia Farrokhzad thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CCC 49 : Namkhai vs Rhodes
Date: Jul 12, 2024

#R1#
Paulson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paulson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Andrew Kelvin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paulson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kelvin circles away.
Kelvin misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Kelvin gets a clinch.
Paulson with a knee to the head.
Kelvin working aggressively here.
Kelvin has a couple of punches blocked by Paulson.
Kelvin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kelvin works on Paulson's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulson lands a good knee to the midsection. Kelvin won't want to take too many of those.
Kelvin misses with a punch to the body.
Paulson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kelvin misses with the head strike.
Paulson tries to land a knee to the head but Kelvin blocks with his arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelvin lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Kelvin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paulson or not.
Kelvin works on Paulson's body with a couple of short punches.
Paulson landing knees to the head.
Paulson landing knees to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kelvin fails to land.
Paulson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kelvin blocks it with crossed arms.
Paulson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kelvin blocks it with crossed arms.
Paulson avoiding damage.
Kelvin misses with some punches.
Paulson tries to work over Kelvin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kelvin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paulson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Paulson tries to land knees in the clinch but Kelvin avoids the damage to the body.
Paulson tries to land a knee to the head but Kelvin blocks with his arms.
Kelvin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paulson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kelvin blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from Kelvin fails to land. #T2#
Kelvin digs a right hand into Paulson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Paulson's gas tank.
Paulson lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paulson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Paulson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kelvin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paulson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Paulson tries a knee to the head but Kelvin blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Paulson.
Kelvin misses with a body punch.
Kelvin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paulson lands a knee to the head.
Paulson tries to land a knee to the head but Kelvin blocks with his arms.
Paulson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paulson.
Kelvin scores with a hook to the body.
Paulson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paulson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Paulson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kelvin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kelvin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kelvin struggles to land a body shot inside as Paulson controls his hands. #T3#
Paulson misses with a knee to the head.
Paulson misses with a punch on the inside.
Paulson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Paulson misses with a knee to the head.
Paulson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Paulson tries a knee to the head but Kelvin blocks it.
Paulson lands a nice knee to the body.
Paulson misses with a knee strike.
Paulson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kelvin.
Paulson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Paulson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Paulson is breathing heavily.
Kelvin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kelvin misses with the head strike.
Kelvin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paulson stalling in the clinch but Kelvin improves position.
Kelvin misses with some punches.
Paulson tries a knee to the head but Kelvin blocks it.
Paulson throws a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Paulson tries a knee to the head but Kelvin blocks it.
Kelvin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paulson.
Paulson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Paulson scores with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelvin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Kelvin.
Kelvin swings wildly with an uppercut but Paulson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paulson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Paulson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kelvin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paulson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kelvin lands a shot to the body.
Kelvin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kelvin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelvin.
Kelvin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kelvin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Paulson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Kelvin there.
Kelvin throws a jab but it's blocked by Paulson.
Paulson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Paulson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kelvin, pushing him back against the cage.
Paulson looking to throw knees to the head but Kelvin is blocking nicely.
Kelvin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kelvin is working Paulson over against the cage.
Kelvin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paulson lands a knee to the head.
Kelvin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Paulson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Paulson prevents a body shot from Kelvin.
Kelvin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Paulson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kelvin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paulson backwards.
Kelvin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paulson misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Paulson.
Paulson blocking some punches. #T1#
Kelvin is looking to control Paulson's arms but Paulson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kelvin has his back to the cage.
Paulson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kelvin's face.
Paulson connects with a knee to the head.
Kelvin misses with a body punch.
Paulson tries to land a knee to the head but Kelvin blocks with his arms.
Paulson missing with knees to the body.
Paulson misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paulson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Paulson tries to land knees in the clinch but Kelvin avoids the damage to the body.
Paulson prevents a body shot from Kelvin.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kelvin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jake Paulson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Paulson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kelvin's face.
Paulson misses with a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Paulson.
Paulson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kelvin blocks it with crossed arms.
Paulson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kelvin tries a body shot but Paulson blocks it. #T2#
Paulson misses with a knee to the head.
Paulson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short left from Kelvin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelvin digs a right hand into Paulson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Paulson's gas tank.
Kelvin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Paulson prevents a body shot from Kelvin.
Kelvin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paulson prevents a body shot from Kelvin.
Kelvin scores with a shoulder strike.
Kelvin leaning against his opponent.
Kelvin throws a head punch that misses.
Kelvin misses with a punch to the body.
Paulson blocking some punches.
Paulson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kelvin's face.
Paulson wants to stall.
Kelvin tries to work over Paulson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paulson blocks a body shot from Kelvin. #T3#
Paulson looking to throw knees to the head but Kelvin is blocking nicely.
Kelvin avoiding damage as Paulson throws knees to the body.
Kelvin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Kelvin.
Kelvin lands with a short shot to the head.
Kelvin lands an uppercut.
Kelvin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paulson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kelvin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Paulson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kelvin misses with a punch on the inside.
Kelvin stalling the fight.
Paulson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kelvin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Paulson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Paulson tries a knee to the head but Kelvin blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
Kelvin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paulson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paulson tries a knee to the head but Kelvin blocks it.
A knee to the head by Paulson.
Paulson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kelvin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kelvin misses with a punch on the inside.
Paulson misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Kelvin.
Paulson throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Kelvin.
Kelvin is leaning against Paulson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kelvin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paulson backwards.
Kelvin throws a head punch that misses.
Kelvin lands a shoulder strike.
Paulson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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 Jake Paulson will probably get the nod.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kelvin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Paulson on the side of the head.
Paulson misses with an uppercut.
Paulson walks into a left hand. #ROC2#Paulson is rocked!
Kelvin looks to score with a jab to the body but Paulson is just out of range.
Oh Paulson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kelvin tests Paulson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kelvin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #KD2#
Kelvin waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Paulson. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Paulson to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelvin slips nicely into half guard.
Kelvin stops Paulson from getting back to his feet.
Kelvin stalling. #T1#
Paulson wants to control but Kelvin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kelvin is trying to control. Paulson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Paulson seems to have got his legs back now.
Kelvin is controlling the pace.
Kelvin wants to free his trapped foot but Paulson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kelvin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Paulson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Paulson trying to control here.
Kelvin wants to control but Paulson is keeping him busy.
Kelvin is taking a breather. Paulson 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Paulson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Paulson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Paulson blocks an uppercut.
Kelvin pushes Paulson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kelvin can't find room to land a body shot as Paulson controls the action.
Kelvin throws a head punch that misses.
Kelvin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kelvin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paulson backwards.
Paulson misses with a knee to the head.
Andrew Kelvin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paulson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kelvin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T3#
A right hand to the body from Kelvin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kelvin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paulson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kelvin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Paulson throws a knee to the head but misses.
A shot in the inside from Kelvin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paulson.
Jake Paulson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paulson misses with a knee strike.
Kelvin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kelvin lands with a left to the head.
Kelvin tries to work over Paulson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paulson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kelvin is defending well for now.
Paulson misses with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Kelvin.
Paulson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kelvin misses with some punches. #T4#
Paulson looking to throw knees to the head but Kelvin is blocking nicely.
Kelvin tries a body shot but Paulson blocks it.
Kelvin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kelvin swings wildly with an uppercut but Paulson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelvin taking a breather.
Paulson prevents a body shot from Kelvin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelvin.
Paulson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paulson tries a knee to the head but Kelvin blocks it.
Paulson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Paulson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right hook to the body lands for Kelvin.
Paulson tries to land a knee to the head but Kelvin blocks with his arms.
Kelvin tries to throw a body punch but Paulson avoids it by throwing Kelvin back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Kelvin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Paulson 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: CCC 49 : Namkhai vs Rhodes
Date: Jul 12, 2024

#R1#
Torres throws a hook to the side of Franjic's head but Franjic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Torres misses with a lunging right hand
and Franjic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Torres throws an overhand right that lands on Franjic's shoulder, as Franjic tries to avoid the shot.
Franjic misses with a straight left.
Torres throws a hook but Franjic avoids it easily.
A jab from Torres finds it's way through Franjic's defenses.
Torres rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Franjic counters with a crisp right hand that drops Torres! Franjic lets Torres back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Torres is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Miguel Torres has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torres throws an off balance right hand
and Franjic counters with a huge right that knocks Torres out cold! Franjic is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rade Franjic!
Rade Franjic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CCC 38 : Creenshaw vs Paulson
Date: Jun 16, 2024

#R1#
Kelvin scores with a nice strike.
Kelvin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andersson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kelvin lands with an overhand left.
Andersson looks to land a combination. Kelvin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Andersson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Andersson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kelvin to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Kelvin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Andersson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelvin.
Andersson misses with the head strike.
Kelvin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelvin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kelvin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kelvin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andersson backwards. #T1#
Kelvin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andersson blocking some punches.
Andersson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kelvin after a bit of a struggle.
Kelvin misses with the head strike.
Kelvin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Andersson breaks the clinch.
Andersson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kelvin to counter with a crisp jab.
Kelvin scores with a hook.
Kelvin connects with a nice looking jab.
Kelvin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Andersson in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelvin. Andersson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andersson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kelvin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Kelvin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andersson.
Andersson misses with a series of wild punches.
Kelvin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelvin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kelvin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kelvin connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Andersson moves into range and clinches up with Kelvin.
Kelvin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andersson's elbow.
Kelvin misses with the head strike.
Kelvin misses with some punches.
Kelvin takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Kelvin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andersson prevents a body shot from Kelvin.
Kelvin doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Andersson breaks from the clinch.
Andrew Kelvin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andersson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kelvin.
Kelvin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andersson.
Kelvin checks a low kick from Andersson.
Kelvin lands a slapping body shot.
Kelvin takes a swing at Andersson's ribcage but misses.
Kelvin misses with a double jab
and Andersson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Andersson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kelvin takes a swing at Andersson's ribcage but misses.
Andersson looks to land a combination. Kelvin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kelvin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Andersson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T4#
Kelvin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelvin catches Andersson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kelvin lands an overhand right.
Andersson tries to clinch but Kelvin moves out of range.
Andersson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL#
Andersson has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andersson.
A head punch on the inside from Kelvin fails to land.
Andersson lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Andersson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kelvin cracks Andersson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Kelvin closes the distance and pushes Andersson back into the cage.
Andersson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Kelvin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Andersson misses with a series of wild punches.
Kelvin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Andrew Kelvin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andersson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kelvin cracks Andersson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Andersson has closed the distance and engaged Kelvin in a clinch.
Kelvin scores with a hook to the body.
Kelvin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kelvin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andersson.
Andersson prevents a body shot from Kelvin.
The referee calls for Kelvin to work.
Kelvin misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Andersson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kelvin backwards. #BC#
Andersson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelvin. Andersson does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Kelvin tries to get set, Andersson tries to push him back and clinch up but Kelvin manages to avoid the attempt.
Kelvin blocks a low kick nicely.
Kelvin jabs Andersson right on the nose. Andersson blinks but takes it well.
Kelvin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andersson takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL#
Andersson moves into the clinch successfully.
Andersson blocks a body shot from Kelvin. #TD#
Andersson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
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.#SUB2#
Kelvin working for a triangle but Andersson defends it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelvin being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Andersson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kelvin is looking for a sweep.
Kelvin can't do much from the bottom here.
Kelvin stops Andersson from passing to mount. #T3#
Kelvin is not content to let Andersson control the position.
Andersson working away.
Andersson working the ground and pound from side control.
Kelvin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kelvin is looking to control Andersson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kelvin avoid being mounted?
Andersson is taking a breather. Kelvin 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.
Kelvin wants to control but Andersson is keeping busy. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Andersson passes into side control, despite Kelvin's attempt to control the position.
Kelvin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Andersson cracks Kelvin with a big right hand but Kelvin just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Andersson trying to control the action but Kelvin is working from the bottom.
Kelvin wants to control but Andersson postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andersson trying to control the position but Kelvin is working away.
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 Montrese Andersson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kelvin wants to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Kelvin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kelvin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kelvin lands a slapping body shot.
Andersson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kelvin.
Kelvin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Anderssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kelvin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andersson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelvin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Andersson lands a jab to the nose.
Andersson jabs Kelvin right on the nose. Kelvin blinks but takes it well.
Kelvin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Kelvin jabs Andersson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kelvin swings for the body but Andersson moves out of range.
Andersson swings for the body but Kelvin moves out of range.
Kelvin swings for the body but Andersson moves out of range.
Kelvin swings for the body but Andersson moves out of range.
Kelvin works the jab nicely.
Kelvin just misses with a punch to the body.
Andersson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kelvin jabs Andersson right on the nose. Andersson blinks but takes it well.
Good standup being displayed there by Kelvin as he connects with a hook.
Kelvin throws a body shot but no joy.
Kelvin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andersson manages to avoid it.
Andersson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kelvin jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Kelvin misses with the combination.
Andersson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kelvin will feel that in the morning.
Kelvin misses the shot to the body.
Andersson tried to counter with a leg kick but Kelvin avoided it.
Kelvin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kelvin lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Andersson.
Kelvin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Andersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kelvin.
Kelvin connects with a body shot.
Kelvin throws a jab when Andersson was well out of range.
Kelvin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kelvin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andersson. #T3#
Andersson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Andersson throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Kelvin counter with a right hand. #CL#
Andersson clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelvin. #BC#
Andersson breaks the clinch.
Good exchange - Kelvin coming out on top.
Andersson throws a leg kick
and Kelvin counters with a stiff right hand.
Andersson misses with a hook.
Kelvin scores with a jab to the head.
Kelvin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kelvin is looking to clinch.
Andersson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kelvin.#T4#
Good work by Kelvin as he checks the leg kick.
Andersson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelvin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Andersson at a distance.
Kelvin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC2#Andersson is rocked!
Andersson tries to clinch up.
Nice cross by Kelvin.
Oh Andersson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Andersson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kelvin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andersson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD#
Andersson gets the takedown into side control.
Andersson seems to have got his legs back now.
Kelvin isn't going anywhere.
Kelvin struggling a bit here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Kelvin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kelvin 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Kelvin!
An out of breath Andrew Kelvin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: STRIKE! 21
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
Van Asch connects with a jab.
Anderson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Anderson misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Van Asch throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Anderson tries to move into range but Van Asch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Van Asch 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.
Van Asch slips a jab from Anderson.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Asch.
Anderson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Van Asch motions for Anderson to come forward. Van Asch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Asch gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Van Asch moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Van Asch.
A jab from Anderson finds it's way through Van Asch's defenses.
Van Asch slips a straight right by Anderson.
Van Asch tries to land a front kick but Anderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Asch ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Van Asch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Ryan Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Nice cross by Anderson.
Anderson cracks Van Asch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Van Asch slips under a jab.
Van Asch cracks a nice hook into Anderson's ribs.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Van Asch counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Anderson swinging wildly here.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick
and Van Asch counters with an outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Anderson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Asch lands a nice looking kick to the body. Anderson takes a step back to recover.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Van Asch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Asch lands a nice looking kick to the body. Anderson takes a step back to recover.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Van Asch's head but Van Asch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Van Asch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Asch lands an overhand right.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Van Asch saw that one coming.
Anderson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Van Asch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Asch scores with a head kick.
Van Asch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Asch counters with a two punch combo.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Van Asch.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
Van Asch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Asch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Asch defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Anderson slips a straight right by Van Asch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Koos Van Asch will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Van Asch misses with a head kick.
It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Asch staying out of range there.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Van Asch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab.
Anderson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Van Asch scores with a shot to the body.
Van Asch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab.
Van Asch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anderson moves forwards but Van Asch connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Van Asch is looking to land body kicks.
Anderson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Van Asch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Asch misses with a two punch combination.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Van Asch flicks out a counter leg kick but Anderson steps away.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Van Asch moved out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Anderson misses. #T1#
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Van Asch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson misses the jab.
Van Asch connects with a solid leg kick.
Anderson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Van Aschs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Anderson connects with the punch.
Van Asch slips under a jab from Anderson.
Van Asch just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Asch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Asch is looking to land body kicks.
Van Asch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Van Asch throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Anderson throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Asch misses with an uppercut.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Asch.
Van Asch was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Van Asch ducks down to avoid it.
Van Asch appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Van Asch misses with a kick to the body.
Van Asch lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Van Asch missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick
and Van Asch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Van Asch's hands.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Anderson finds it's way through Van Asch's defenses.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Anderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Van Asch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Koos Van Asch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Asch.
Anderson is looking to counter punch.
Anderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Van Asch is rocked!
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 Ryan Anderson will probably get the nod.
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#
Anderson jabs Van Asch right on the nose. Van Asch blinks but takes it well.
Van Asch is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Jab by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Asch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Asch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Van Asch is out of range.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Asch seems to have recovered his senses.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Anderson throws a right hand that Van Asch ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Asch also avoids with ease.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Van Asch.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Asch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Asch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Asch connects with a body shot.
Van Asch slips under a jab from Anderson.#T1#
Anderson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Van Asch's hands.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick
and Van Asch counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Van Asch feints and then cracks Anderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anderson down.
Anderson throws a hook but Van Asch blocks it.
Van Asch tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Van Asch counters with a thumping low kick.
Van Asch works Anderson's body with a nice hook.
Van Asch throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Anderson's head.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Van Asch.
Anderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson misses with a left hand
and Van Asch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Asch throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
Van Asch feints and then cracks Anderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anderson down.
Anderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Van Asch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson avoids the body shot from Van Asch.
Both fighters circling a little - Van Asch finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Van Asch throws a wild body kick that Anderson sees coming a mile off.
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson misses with a hook. Van Asch ducked under it nicely.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Van Asch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Anderson throws a right and a left that Van Asch avoids nicely.
Van Asch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Anderson throws a combination that misses
and Van Asch counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koos Van Asch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van Asch 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SYN 1075 Bleak vs Matijevic
Date: Jun 14, 2024

#R1#
Kape throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kape lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kape dips to his left and cracks Tacarante with an uppercut!
Tacarante thuds his right hand into Kape's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kape scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kape connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tacarante momentarily.
Kape ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kape tried to counter with a leg kick but Tacarante avoided it.
Tacarante's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kape connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tacarante scrambles back to his feet.
Kape tries to clinch but Tacarante moves out of range.
Tacarante tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kape throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kape uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tacarante.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tacarante circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tacarante counters with a nice body shot.
Kape keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kape displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tacarante. #T1#
Kape throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tacarante stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tacarante throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kape is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kape misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tacarante counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tacarante pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mafula Kape is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kape uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tacarante.
Kape misses with a hook
enabling Tacarante to counter with a crisp jab.
Tacarante scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kape in his tracks.
Kape throws a leg kick
and Tacarante counters with a nice uppercut.
Kape tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kape looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kape lands a glancing blow to the side of Tacarante's head.
Kape throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kape lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kape.
Kape on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Tacarante connects with the punch.#CL#
Kape rushes Tacarante and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kape working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Tacarante.
A bit of stalling here from Kape.
Kape pushes Tacarante back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kape tries to throw a body punch but Tacarante avoids it by throwing Kape back against the cage.
Kape misses with some punches.
Tacarante doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tacarante misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kape working aggressively here.
Tacarante misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Kape.
A body shot lands from Tacarante.
Tacarante makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Tacarante.
Kape tries to work over Tacarante's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kape misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tacarante tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kape's elbow. #T3#
Kape misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kape tries to throw a body punch but Tacarante avoids it by throwing Kape back against the cage.
Kape lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kape misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tacarante doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tacarante scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kape misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tacarante tries a body shot but Kape blocks it.
Tacarante tries to throw a body punch but Kape avoids it by throwing Tacarante back against the cage.
Tacarante throws a punch but it's blocked by Kape.
Kape scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kape prevents a body shot from Tacarante.
Kape misses with a body punch.
Kape misses with a punch on the inside.
Tacarante misses with a body punch.
Kape swings wildly with an uppercut but Tacarante uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tacarante.
Tacarante stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tacarante struggles to land a body shot inside as Kape controls his hands. #T4#
Tacarante prevents a body shot from Kape.
Tacarante can't find room to land a body shot as Kape controls the action.
Tacarante misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Tacarante pulls guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tacarante keeping moving, preventing Kape from controlling successfully.
Kape trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tacarante manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Tacarante sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Saul Tacarante will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kape lands a front kick.
Kape feints and then cracks Tacarante's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tacarante down.
Kape moves out of range as Tacarante strikes.
Kape swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tacarante.
Kape tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tacarante paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tacarante lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tacarante checks a leg kick.
Nice cross by Kape.
Kape is looking to clinch.
Tacarante takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tacarante throws the left hand but Kape avoids the punch easily.
Kape misses the body punch
and Tacarante counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kape displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tacarante throws out the jab.
Kape scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tacarante has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kape.#T1##CL#
Kape clinches up with Tacarante and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kape fails to land.
Tacarante has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kape seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tacarante can turn it around.
Kape tries to throw a body punch but Tacarante avoids it by throwing Kape back against the cage.
Tacarante lands a nice shot to the body.
Tacarante scores with a hook to the body.
Tacarante lands a shoulder strike.
Tacarante tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tacarante tries to throw a body punch but Kape avoids it by throwing Tacarante back against the cage.
Kape tries to stall but Tacarante uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A left hand lands to the body for Tacarante.
Kape misses with a punch to the body.
Tacarante prevents a body shot from Kape.
A nice left hand lands by Tacarante.
Tacarante blocks a body shot from Kape.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kape.
A hook to the body from Tacarante.
Tacarante tries a body shot but Kape blocks it.
Tacarante is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kape to keep the fight standing.
Tacarante misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Tacarante. #T2#
Tacarante tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tacarante lands with a light punch inside.
Tacarante can't find room to land a body shot as Kape controls the action.
Kape swings wildly with an uppercut but Tacarante uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tacarante has a couple of punches blocked by Kape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Tacarante.
Tacarante blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kape working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saul Tacarante seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tacarante lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kape tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tacarante's elbow.
Tacarante tries to throw a body punch but Kape avoids it by throwing Tacarante back against the cage.
Tacarante throws a head punch that misses.
Tacarante misses with a punch to the body.
Kape lands with a short shot to the head.
Tacarante works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kape tries to stall but Tacarante uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kape misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tacarante blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Tacarante.
Kape misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Tacarante tries a body shot but Kape blocks it.
Tacarante lands a right hand.
Kape swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tacarante blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tacarante doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kape misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tacarante lands a body punch.
Tacarante tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tacarante lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kape lands an uppercut.
Tacarante blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tacarante tries to throw a body punch but Kape avoids it by throwing Tacarante back against the cage.
Kape misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kape misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kape lands a shot to the body.
Kape lands with a right to the head.
Kape tries a body shot but Tacarante blocks it.
Nice body punch from Tacarante - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kape throws a head punch that misses.
Tacarante tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tacarante blocking some punches. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tacarante creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tacarante misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tacarante doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tacarante misses with a punch on the inside.
Tacarante tries to pull guard but Kape holds him up against the cage and eventually Tacarante drops back down to his feet.
Kape scores with a shot to the side of Tacarante's head.
A head punch on the inside from Kape fails to land.
Tacarante lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kape throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tacarante lands a hook that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
Kape has a couple of punches blocked by Tacarante.
Tacarante doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tacarante misses with a body punch.
Tacarante scores with a hook to the body.
Tacarante struggles to land a body shot inside as Kape controls his hands.
Tacarante working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tacarante lands a nice uppercut.
Tacarante taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Saul Tacarante will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Kape misses the body punch
and Tacarante counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kape thows a leg kick but Tacarante checks it
and Tacarante counters with a nice uppercut.
Kape moves away from the strike by Tacarante.
A low kick from Kape is predictable there
and Tacarante counters with a nice uppercut.
Kape misses with a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Tacarante blocks the low kick.
Tacarante looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kape feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tacarantes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tacarante digs a good body shot into Kape's ribs.
Kape misses with a right hand
and Tacarante counters with a stiff right hand.
Kape throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kape throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Tacarante to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kape takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kape takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A shot to the body from Kape misses
and Tacarante cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tacarante misses with a straight right. #T1#
Tacarante throws the left hand but Kape avoids the punch easily.
Tacarante throws a hook but Kape blocks it.
Kape throws a sloppy body shot
and Kape takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick from Kape misses.
Tacarante might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kape misses the shot to the body.
Tacarante unleashes a big counter combination but Kape bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kape misses with an uppercut
and Tacarante counters with a stiff right hand.
Tacarante throws a lazy right hand but Kape sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kape is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tacarante bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kape throws out a loose jab but Tacarante uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kape throws a lazy uppercut
and Tacarante counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kape throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tacarante counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kape misses with a leg kick
and Tacarante counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tacarante has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tacarante digs a good hook to Kape's body.
Kape swings widly with a right hand
and Tacarante counters with a nice uppercut.
Mafula Kape has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Kape clinches up with Tacarante and pushes him back against the cage.
Kape misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kape prevents a body shot from Tacarante.
Kape takes a shot to the head.
Tacarante lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kape misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tacarante lands with a short shot to the head.
Tacarante can't find room to land a body shot as Kape controls the action.
Tacarante throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kapes head.
Kape tries to work over Tacarante's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tacarante blocks an uppercut.
Kape misses with the head strike.
Tacarante has a couple of punches blocked by Kape.
Tacarante lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kape misses with a body punch.
Saul Tacarante is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kape misses with a body punch.
Kape misses with a punch to the body.
Tacarante blocks a body shot from Kape. #T3#
Tacarante misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kape misses with the head strike.
Tacarante lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tacarante blocks a body shot from Kape.
Tacarante swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tacarante can't find room to land a body shot as Kape controls the action.
Kape swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tacarante misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tacarante can't find room to land a body shot as Kape controls the action.
Kape misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tacarante lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kape or not.
Kape swings wildly with an uppercut but Tacarante uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kape goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kape can't find room to land a body shot as Tacarante controls the action.
Kape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Tacarante blocks a body shot from Kape.
Tacarante tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tacarante takes a shot to the head.
Tacarante lands a body punch.
Tacarante lands a body punch.
Kape working aggressively here. #TD2#
Tacarante pulls guard successfully.
Tacarante is pulling down on Kape's head. It's preventing any offense from Kape, at least for the moment.
Tacarante keeping full guard, as Kape tries to pass.
Tacarante is controlling Kape's posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saul Tacarante comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tacarante 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Saul Tacarante!
Saul Tacarante seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CCC 36 : Jankovic vs Spence
Date: Jun 09, 2024

#R1#
Christ tries a head kick but it misses.
Christ is looking to clinch.
Franjic lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Christ tries to clinch up#KD#
and Franjic counters with a crisp right hand that drops Christ! Franjic lets Christ back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Jon Christ has been cut.#CL2#
Christ has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Christ fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Franjic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christ has a couple of punches blocked by Franjic.
Christ fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Franjic tries to break free but Christ pushes him back against the cage.
Christ tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Franjic has had enough of the clinch but Christ keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christ.
Christ misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christ.
Christ scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Christ throws a punch but it's blocked by Franjic. #T1#
Christ fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Christ fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Christ throws a head punch that misses.
Christ prevents Franjic from breaking the clinch.
Franjic blocks an uppercut.
Christ misses with a short punch on the inside.
Christ misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Franjic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Franjic blocks a head kick by Christ. #CL2#
Christ has managed to clinch.
Franjic misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Franjic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christ wants to clinch
and Franjic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Christ wants to clinch but Franjic slips to the side
and Franjic counters with a hugh head kick that removes Christ from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rade Franjic!
A relieved looking Rade Franjic 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: STRIKE! 18
Date: May 26, 2024

#R1#
Van Asch throws the kick towards the body but Saputra avoids it.
Van Asch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Asch has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Van Asch is looking to land body kicks.
Van Asch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Saputra misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Van Asch counters with a nice low kick that buckles Saputra's knee momentarily.
Van Asch throws a push kick but Saputra slaps the foot to one side.
Van Asch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saputra moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saputra let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Saputra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Asch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch scores with a sloppy right hand. Saputra should have avoided that one.
Saputra misses with a hook to the body
and Van Asch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Asch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saputra.
Saputra 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#
Van Asch looks for the body kick but Saputra saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Saputra releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good exchange - Saputra coming out on top.
Van Asch lands with a good body shot.
Van Asch connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saputra. Saputra circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saputra missing with a left hand there. Van Asch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saputra stuns Van Asch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Saputra misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Asch counters with a left to the body.
Van Asch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saputra stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Asch.
Saputra swings away with a body shot that misses
and Van Asch counters with an inside leg kick. #T2#
Saputra takes a swing at Van Asch's ribcage but misses.
Saputra throws the left hand but Van Asch avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saputra on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Saputra lands a slapping body shot.
Saputra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Asch.
Saputra throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Asch finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Saputra throws a looping overhand right but Van Asch ducks down to avoid it.
Van Asch throws a shot from downtown. Saputra moves away and avoids it.
Van Asch lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Saputra ducks under a wild hook from Van Asch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koos Van Asch dominated that round.
That's time! Van Asch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Saputra missing with a left hand there. Van Asch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Asch.
Van Asch throws a hook but Saputra blocks it.
Frendy Saputra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Asch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Van Asch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saputra misses with a hook
and Van Asch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big left from Van Asch misses.
Jab, jab by Saputra - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saputra looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Asch is just out of range.
Van Asch throws an off balance right hand
and Saputra counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Van Asch throws a right hand that Saputra ducks under and follows up with a left that Saputra also avoids with ease.#T1#
Van Asch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saputra misses with a jab to the body
and Van Asch counters with a nice low kick that buckles Saputra's knee momentarily.
Van Asch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saputra.
Van Asch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Van Asch slips a straight right by Saputra.
Saputra ducks under a wild hook from Van Asch.
Van Asch looks for the body kick but Saputra saw that one coming.
Van Asch just misses with a punch to the body.
Saputra throws a right hand that misses
and Van Asch counters with a low kick, right behind Saputra 's knee.
Saputra misses with a right hand
letting Van Asch counter with a right hand.
Koos Van Asch is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Van Asch slips under a jab.
Saputra throws a hook to the side of Van Asch's head but Van Asch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saputra ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saputra misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Van Asch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Asch connects with an inside leg kick.
Saputra missing with a left hand there. Van Asch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Asch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Asch throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Saputra on the side of the head.
Van Asch on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Saputra cracks Van Asch with a good jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koos Van Asch dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Saputra throws the left hand but Van Asch avoids the punch easily.
Frendy Saputra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Asch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saputra.
Saputra misses with a shot to the body
letting Van Asch counter with a right hand.
Van Asch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saputra can do to turn this around?
Saputra steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Van Asch. That one must have hurt.
Saputra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Asch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saputra takes a swing at Van Asch's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Van Asch.
Van Asch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Koos Van Asch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saputra misses the body punch
and Van Asch counters with a body kick. #T1#
Saputra misses with a hook. Van Asch ducked under it nicely.
Saputra misses with a shot to the body
and Van Asch counters with a body kick that stops Saputra in his tracks momentarily.
Saputra stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Asch.
Saputra misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Asch counters with a nice uppercut.
Saputra misses with a hook to the body
and Van Asch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Asch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Van Asch connects with a nice looking jab.
Van Asch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Van Asch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A decent looking cross lands there for Saputra.#T2#
Saputra rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Asch counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Van Asch!
Van Asch connects with a body shot that sends Saputra's belly button to the back.
Saputra 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.
Van Asch connects with a body shot.
Saputra walks into a left hand.
Van Asch lands with a slapping head kick.
Saputra misses with a body shot
enabling Van Asch to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Asch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saputra manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koos Van Asch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Van Asch 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: CCC 28 Gunnarsson vs Nogueira
Date: May 12, 2024

#R1#
Kelvin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Beckley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kelvin.
Beckley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kelvin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beckley's head.
Kelvin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kelvin misses with a left hand
and Beckley counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Beckley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Beckley blocks an uppercut.
Kelvin lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelvin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beckley's elbow.
Beckley misses with a knee strike.
Kelvin lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beckley. #T1#
Kelvin tries to work over Beckley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelvin.
Kelvin throws a head punch that misses.
Kelvin stalls.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are getting on Kelvin's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Kelvin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Kelvin.
Our sources have told us that Beckley has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kelvin misses with a punch on the inside.
Beckley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kelvin tries to work over Beckley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Kelvin tries to work over Beckley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kelvin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kelvin struggles to land a body shot inside as Beckley controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beckley.
Kelvin throws a punch but it's blocked by Beckley.
Kelvin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beckley's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelvin.
Kelvin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kelvin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kelvin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kelvin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beckley backwards.
Kelvin misses with the head strike. #T3#
Kelvin tries a body shot but Beckley blocks it.
Kelvin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beckley throws an elbow that misses.
Kelvin trying to stall but Beckley improves his position.
Kelvin misses with a body punch.
Kelvin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Beckley missing with knees to the body.
Beckley is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kelvin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kelvin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Kelvin throws a punch but it's blocked by Beckley. #BC#
Beckley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kelvin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kelvin takes one on the button.
Kelvin misses with a double jab
and Beckley counters with a nice uppercut.
Kelvin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andrew Kelvin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beckley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelvin throws a body punch but Beckley moves out of range.
Beckley is looking to counter punch.
Beckley ducks under a wild hook from Kelvin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Kelvin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Beckley rushes Kelvin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Andrew Kelvin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kelvin misses with a punch on the inside.
Beckley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kelvin tries to throw a body punch but Beckley avoids it by throwing Kelvin back against the cage.
Kelvin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kelvin throws a punch but it's blocked by Beckley.
Kelvin misses with the head strike.
Kelvin tries to throw a body punch but Beckley avoids it by throwing Kelvin back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kelvin fails to land.
Kelvin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Beckley up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelvin misses with a punch to the body.
Kelvin swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Kelvin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kelvin lands a body shot.
Kelvin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kelvin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kelvin scores with a shot to the side of Beckley's head.
Beckley throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Kelvin. #BC#
Beckley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kelvin misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Beckley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Kelvin looks to move away, Beckley throws a big counter combo but Kelvin just gets out of the way.
Beckley drops his hands momentarily and Kelvin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kelvin throws a hook but Beckley blocks it.
Beckley is looking for a counter combo.
Beckley is looking to clinch.
Kelvin jabs at Beckley's body.
A big right from Kelvin misses.
Beckley is looking for a counter combo.
Jab by Kelvin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kelvin lands a right hook to the body.
Kelvin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kelvin throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Kelvin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Beckley instigates a clinch.
Kelvin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kelvin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beckley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelvin.
Kelvin lands a shoulder strike.
Kelvin swings wildly with an uppercut but Beckley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beckley blocks a body shot from Kelvin.
Kelvin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Beckley has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kelvin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T4#
Kelvin is in bad spot here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beckley trying to control.
Beckley is not going to allow Kelvin to sit and survive in this position.
Beckley controlling well, preventing Kelvin from escaping the position.
Beckley trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kelvin doesn't escape.
Beckley's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kelvin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kelvin wants to control his opponent's hands but Beckley gets his hands free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Kelvin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kelvin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beckley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Beckley throws a series of punches but Kelvin moves out of range.
Kelvin throws out a counter right but Beckley avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Kelvin misses. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kelvin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beckley manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Beckley blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckley with a knee to the head.
Kelvin misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Beckley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kelvin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Beckley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Kelvin.
Beckley tries to land a knee to the head but Kelvin blocks with his arms.
Beckley blocks an uppercut.
Beckley blocks a body shot from Kelvin.
Kelvin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kelvin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Beckley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kelvin scores with a shoulder strike.
Kelvin working aggressively here.
Beckley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Kelvin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kelvin.
Kelvin misses with a punch on the inside.
Aeson Beckley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beckley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kelvin.
Kelvin misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Beckley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beckley defending well as Kelvin loads up on a big left hand.
Beckley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left lands for Kelvin.#ROC2#Beckley is rocked!
Beckley circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Kelvin. Beckley falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Kelvin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrew Kelvin!
After winning the bout, Andrew Kelvin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CCC 27 : Creenshaw vs Kruczek
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Franjic swings for the body but Norberg moves out of range.
Norberg throws a hook but Franjic avoids it easily.
Franjic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Franjic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Franjic misses with an uppercut.
Norberg punishes Franjic's body with a nice straight punch.
Norberg looks to throw the jab but Franjic is out of range.
Franjic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Norberg there.
Norberg 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.
Franjic throws a jab but it's blocked by Norberg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norberg misses with a body shot.
Franjic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Norberg to score with a decent uppercut.
Norberg thuds his right hand into Franjic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Norberg throws a body punch but Franjic moves out of range. #T1#
Norberg misses the shot to the body.
Norberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Franjic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Franjic misses with a hook to the body
and Norberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Norberg bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Franjic's head backwards.
Franjic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Norberg to score with a decent uppercut.
Franjic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Norberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Franjic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Franjic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Norberg scores with the left hand. Franjic knows he should have avoided that one.
Norberg is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Franjic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Norberg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Franjic at a distance.
Norberg has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Good shot there by Franjic.#CUT#It looks like Buster Norberg has been cut.
Buster Norberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norberg cracks a nice hook into Franjic's ribs.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Franjic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Norberg.
Franjic fires out a quick counter leg kick but Norberg just manages to avoid it.
Norberg misses with a left hand
and Franjic counters with a nice leg kick.
Norberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Franjic is just out of range.
Norberg jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Franjic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Norberg. Norberg obviously looking to wear him down.
Norberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Franjic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Franjic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Franjic takes a kick to the side of the head.
Franjic looks to land a right hand but Norberg moved out of range.#T3#
Norberg bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Franjic's head backwards.#CL2#
Norberg clinches with his opponent.
Norberg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Franjic backwards. #BC#
Franjic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice cross by Norberg.
Franjic misses with a straight left.
Norberg misses with a hook to the body
enabling Franjic to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Norberg.
Norberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Norberg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Franjic, pushing him back against the cage.
Franjic can't find room to land a body shot as Norberg controls the action.
Norberg working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norberg prevents Franjic from breaking the clinch.#T4#
Norberg misses with a punch to the body.
Norberg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Norberg misses with a punch to the body.
Norberg has a couple of punches blocked by Franjic. #BC#
Franjic breaks from the clinch.
Norberg misses the jab.
Norberg connects with a body shot.
A big left from Franjic misses.
Norberg misses with a body shot.
Franjic throws a counter high kick but Norberg was just alert enough to avoid it.
Franjic throws a jab but it's blocked by Norberg.
Franjic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Franjic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Norberg throws a looping overhand right but Franjic ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Buster Norberg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buster Norberg's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Norberg closes the distance and pushes Franjic back into the cage.
Franjic misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Franjic.
Norberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Franjic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Franjic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Franjic throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Norberg on the inside.
Norberg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Norberg fails to land.
Norberg misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norberg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Franjic backwards.
Norberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Franjic controls his hands.
Norberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Norberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norberg keeps control of Franjic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Franjic. #T1#
Franjic wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Franjic.
Norberg can't find room to land a body shot as Franjic controls the action. #BC#
Franjic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Norberg connects with a good right hand that stumbles Franjic. Franjic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Norberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Norberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Franjic misses its target.
Norberg connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Franjic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Norberg connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Franjic scrambles back to his feet.
Franjic misses with a body kick.
Jab, jab by Norberg - just one landing.
Franjic gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Norberg counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Norberg drives through and clinches with Franjic against the cage. #T2#
Franjic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Norberg has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Norberg.
Norberg has a couple of punches blocked by Franjic.
Norberg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franjic lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Franjic breaks the clinch.
Norberg lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Norberg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Norberg can't find room to land a body shot as Franjic controls the action.
Norberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Franjic uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Norberg decides to pull guard.
Norberg trying to keep a closed guard but Franjic is proving a slippery customer.
Franjic trying to control the position from guard on top but Norberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Norberg is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Norberg is trying to control the position but Franjic postures up. #SUB2#
Norberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Franjic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Norberg is tightening it up a little... Franjic has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Franjic reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Franjic taps out! Nice BJJ there by Norberg!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Buster Norberg!
An out of breath Buster Norberg thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: STRIKE! 13
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Clarke throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Van Asch counter with a right hand.
Van Asch drops his hands momentarily and Clarke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Van Asch moves out of range of the leg kick from Clarke.
Clarke blocks a head kick by Van Asch.
Clarke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Asch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Clarke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clarke misses with a leg kick
and Van Asch counters with a stiff right hand.
Clarke connects with a single shot there.
Van Asch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clarke moves away.
Van Asch missing with a left hand there. Clarke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A cross from Clarke lands.
Clarke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Asch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clarke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Van Asch throws a lazy right hand but Clarke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clarke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Asch.
Clarke with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Clarke lands a really nice looking cross but Van Asch seems unphased.
Clarke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Asch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clarke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
Van Asch throws a right hand that Clarke ducks under and follows up with a left that Clarke also avoids with ease.
Van Asch throws a hook to the side of Clarke's head but Clarke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Asch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clarke looks to land a body kick but Van Asch moved away.
Van Asch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Van Asch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick from Clarke lands but Van Asch takes it in his stride.
Clarke lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Clarke is looking to land body kicks.
Clarke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Clarke attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Clarke has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clarke throws a body punch but Van Asch moves out of range. #T2#
Clarke connects with a leg kick.
Van Asch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clarke manages to avoid it.
Clarke slips a jab from Van Asch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Asch. That's going to slow Clarke down.
A low kick from Van Asch misses
and Clarke counters with a stiff right hand.
Clarke swings widly with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clarke avoids a kick to the body.
Clarke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Asch checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Van Asch thinks about countering with a head kick.
Clarke swings widly with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with a thumping low kick.
Dean Clarke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clarke misses with a straight right.
Clarke looks to land a left hand but Van Asch moved out of range nicely.
Jab, jab by Clarke - just one landing.
Clarke throws an overhand right that lands on Van Asch's shoulder, as Van Asch tries to avoid the shot.
Van Asch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Clarke dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Clarke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Clarke.
Clarke throws a right hand that misses
and Van Asch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Van Asch throws a looping overhand right but Clarke ducks down to avoid it.
Clarke throws a sloppy head kick and Van Asch moves out of range easily.
Clarke lands a lovely overhand right.
Clarke sizes up Van Asch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Clarke throws a hook but Van Asch blocks it.
Clarke lands with a kick to the ribs.
Clarke misses with a straight right.
Clarke misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke misses with a hook. Van Asch ducked under it nicely.
Clarke throws a push kick but Van Asch slaps the foot to one side.
It appears Van Asch was looking to counter with a kick there.
Dean Clarke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Clarke.
Clarke cracks Van Asch with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clarke lets loose with a powerful body kick. Van Asch will feel that in the morning.#T1#
Van Asch takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Van Asch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clarke.
Clarke on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Clarke misses with a body punch
and Van Asch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Asch misses the jab.
Van Asch throws a head kick that misses.
Clarke misses with a body kick.
Clarke throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Asch counters with a stiff right hand.
Clarke connects with a crisp jab.
Clarke throws an off balance right hand
and Van Asch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clarke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Clarke.
Clarke misses with a kick to the body.
Clarke throws an overhand right that lands on Van Asch's shoulder, as Van Asch tries to avoid the shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clarke looks to land a left hand but Van Asch moved out of range nicely.
Van Asch jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T2#
Van Asch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Asch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Clarke throws a leg kick
and Clarke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Dean Clarke has been cut.
Clarke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Asch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Clarke throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Asch.
Van Asch thinks about countering with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Clarke.
Nice defenses there by Van Asch.
Van Asch was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Clarke throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Clarke misses with a shot to the body
and Van Asch counters with a stiff right hand.
Clarke thuds his right hand into Van Asch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Clarke.
Clarke thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Van Asch was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Clarke.
Clarke throws a sloppy head kick
and Van Asch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Clarke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dean Clarke's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Clarke.
Clarke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Van Asch.
A big right from Clarke misses.
Clarke lands with a straight right. Van Asch didn't see that one coming.
Van Asch throws a hook to the side of Clarke's head but Clarke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clarke connects with a single shot there.
Clarke swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Van Asch misses with a body kick.
Koos Van Asch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clarke tries to work over Van Asch's front leg with a kick but Van Asch checks it.
Van Asch lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch scores with a nice head shot.
Van Asch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clarke.
Nice shot by Clarke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clarke connects with a body shot.#T1#
Clarke throws a poor cross that misses
and Clarke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clarke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Asch.
Van Asch missing with a left hand there. Clarke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clarke was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Clarke misses with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with a nice body shot.
Dean Clarke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Clarke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Clarke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Clarke bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#KD#
Van Asch looks low and kicks high, catching Clarke right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Clarke finds it's way through Van Asch's defenses.
Clarke jabs Van Asch right on the nose. Van Asch blinks but takes it well.
Van Asch gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Clarke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Asch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Van Asch needs to keep his hands up - Clarke had a free shot at his head there.
A good leg kick by Clarke. #T2#
Clarke throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Asch counters with a nice uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Van Asch there.#ROC#Clarke is rocked!
Clarke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clarke is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Asch finish him?
An inside leg kick lands from Clarke.
Clarke tries to land a front kick but Van Asch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Clarke seems to have recovered his senses.
Van Asch misses with a body kick.
Clarke cracks Van Asch with an open hand slap.
Van Asch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A solid body kick from Clarke.
Clarke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Asch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Clarke misses with a low kick.
Van Asch lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Van Asch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Decent striking displayed by Van Asch there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dean Clarke.
Well Clarke 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2024

#R1#
Kelvin scores with a body shot.
Hao Ming looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hao Ming throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Andrew Kelvin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hao Ming misses with a double jab.
Hao Ming changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kelvin thuds a left hand into Hao Ming's body.
Hao Ming throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kelvin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kelvin lands with an overhand left.
Hao Ming uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kelvin.
Hao Ming throws a lazy right hand but Kelvin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kelvin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kelvin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hao Ming counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelvin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kelvin misses with a right hand
and Hao Ming counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kelvin thinking. #CL#
Hao Ming clinches up with Kelvin and pushes him back against the cage.
Hao Ming scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Kelvin. #T1#
A short uppercut from Kelvin.
Kelvin has a couple of punches blocked by Hao Ming.
Kelvin prevents a body shot from Hao Ming.
Kelvin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kelvin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hao Ming lands an uppercut.
Hao Ming blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Hao Ming scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kelvin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kelvin misses with the head strike.
Hao Ming lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kelvin or not.
Hao Ming digs a right hand underneath Kelvin's ribcage. Kelvin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kelvin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hao Ming'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.
Hao Ming gets through Kelvin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Hao Ming scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Hao Ming scores with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hao Ming throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kelvin.
Hao Ming scores with a shoulder strike.
Kelvin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kelvin swings wildly with an uppercut but Hao Ming uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelvin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hao Ming misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kelvin swings wildly with an uppercut but Hao Ming uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hao Ming working aggressively here.
Kelvin throws a punch but it's blocked by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming misses with a body punch.
Kelvin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kelvin has a couple of punches blocked by Hao Ming.
Kelvin tries to work over Hao Ming's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kelvin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Kelvin fails to land.
Hao Ming misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Nice body punch from Hao Ming - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Hao Ming.
Kelvin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hao Ming lands a shoulder strike.
Kelvin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelvin.
Kelvin wants to stall.
Hao Ming misses with a punch on the inside.
Kelvin tries to throw a body punch but Hao Ming avoids it by throwing Kelvin back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kelvin fails to land.
Kelvin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hao Ming misses with some punches.
Hao Ming misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming lands a nice shot to the body.
Hao Ming lands a nice shot to the body.
Kelvin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hao Ming tries to throw a body punch but Kelvin avoids it by throwing Hao Ming back against the cage.
Kelvin blocking some punches.
Hao Ming lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kelvin backwards. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Hao Ming.
Hao Ming missing with knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hao Ming works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kelvin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hao Ming's elbow.
Kelvin misses with the head strike.
Hao Ming goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hao Ming misses with the head strike.
Hao Ming misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Hao Ming.
Hao Ming softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hao Ming tries to work over Kelvin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming blocks an uppercut.
Hao Ming throws a head punch that misses.
Hao Ming lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hao Ming tries a body shot but Kelvin blocks it.
Kelvin scores with a hook to the body.
Hao Ming misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fung Hao Ming dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kelvin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hao Ming counters with a straight right hand.
Kelvin lands with a right hand.
Hao Ming ducks under a wild hook from Kelvin.#CL#
Hao Ming rushes Kelvin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hao Ming blocks a body shot from Kelvin.
Hao Ming jumps guard but Kelvin stands there with Hao Ming around his waist. Hao Ming gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hao Ming tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kelvin's elbow.
Hao Ming lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hao Ming.
Kelvin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hao Ming misses with a body punch.
Hao Ming misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fung Hao Ming has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hao Ming lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kelvin backwards.
Hao Ming misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hao Ming lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kelvin backwards. #T1#
Kelvin can't find room to land a body shot as Hao Ming controls the action.
Kelvin blocks a body shot from Hao Ming.
Hao Ming misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kelvin fails to land.
Hao Ming misses with a body punch.
Kelvin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hao Ming misses with the head strike.
Hao Ming misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelvin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hao Ming misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelvin misses with a punch on the inside.
Hao Ming stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hao Ming lands with a short shot to the head.
Kelvin misses with a punch on the inside.
Hao Ming working aggressively here.
Kelvin is trying to stall.
Kelvin has a couple of punches blocked by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming tries to throw a body punch but Kelvin avoids it by throwing Hao Ming back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Hao Ming. #T2#
Hao Ming lands a shoulder strike.
Hao Ming lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hao Ming lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hao Ming lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kelvin.
Hao Ming doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hao Ming with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hao Ming scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kelvin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Hao Ming on the inside.
Kelvin swings wildly with an uppercut but Hao Ming uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelvin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hao Ming lands a nice uppercut.
Hao Ming working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hao Ming scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hao Ming lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hao Ming.
Hao Ming lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kelvin pushes Hao Ming back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Hao Ming goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kelvin throws a punch but it's blocked by Hao Ming.
Kelvin lands a hook that snaps the head of Hao Ming backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming presses Kelvin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kelvin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hao Ming's elbow.
Hao Ming blocking some punches.
Hao Ming's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kelvin lands with a right to the head.
Hao Ming gets through Kelvin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelvin.
Kelvin is trying to stall.
Kelvin lands a shot to the body.
Kelvin blocks an uppercut.
Kelvin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kelvin working aggressively here.
Hao Ming misses with a body punch.
Hao Ming tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kelvin's elbow. #T4#
Hao Ming lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short body shot lands from Hao Ming as the two fighters clinch.
Hao Ming lands with a left to the head.
Hao Ming throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelvin.
Hao Ming swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hao Ming.
A head punch on the inside from Kelvin fails to land.
Hao Ming is leaning against Kelvin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kelvin tries to throw a body punch but Hao Ming avoids it by throwing Kelvin back against the cage.
Hao Ming lands with a short shot to the head.
Hao Ming throws a head punch that misses.
Hao Ming misses with the head strike.
Hao Ming lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kelvin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelvin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kelvin is working Hao Ming over against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Hao Ming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fung Hao Ming dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kelvin lands with a shot to the body.
Hao Ming bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL#
Hao Ming closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hao Ming is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kelvin can do to turn this around?
Hao Ming lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kelvin can't find room to land a body shot as Hao Ming controls the action.
Hao Ming can't find room to land a body shot as Kelvin controls the action.
A short left from Hao Ming.
Kelvin wants to stall.
Hao Ming misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Hao Ming.
Hao Ming scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hao Ming.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming lands a body punch.
Hao Ming lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head 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!
Kelvin can't find room to land a body shot as Hao Ming controls the action.
Hao Ming blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Hao Ming lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Hao Ming.
Hao Ming blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kelvin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hao Ming misses with a body punch.
Hao Ming prevents a body shot from Kelvin.
Hao Ming softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kelvin misses with the head strike.
Kelvin has a couple of punches blocked by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hao Ming makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hao Ming working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hao Ming lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kelvin misses with some punches.
Kelvin prevents a body shot from Hao Ming.
Hao Ming lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelvin misses with a body punch. #T2#
Hao Ming lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kelvin backwards.
Hao Ming lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kelvin.
Kelvin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kelvin works on Hao Ming's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Hao Ming.
Kelvin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hao Ming tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Hao Ming scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hao Ming works on Kelvin's body with a couple of short punches.
Hao Ming digs a right hand underneath Kelvin's ribcage. Kelvin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hao Ming lands a shoulder strike.
Hao Ming works on Kelvin's body with a couple of short punches.
Hao Ming digs a right hand into Kelvin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kelvin's gas tank.
Hao Ming lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kelvin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kelvin misses with some punches.
Hao Ming gets through Kelvin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hao Ming lands a hook that snaps the head of Kelvin backwards. #ROC#Kelvin is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Hao Ming.
Andrew Kelvin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kelvin is still on wobbly legs! Can Hao Ming finish him?
Hao Ming lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Kelvin can't find room to land a body shot as Hao Ming controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hao Ming.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming gets through Kelvin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Hao Ming pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hao Ming fakes the body blow, causing Kelvin to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Kelvin goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fung Hao Ming!
A very excited looking Fung Hao Ming made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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