Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: BB-4
Date: May 21, 2024

#R1#
Brixton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brixton staying out of range there.
Malm misses with a hook
and Brixton counters with a one-two to the body.
Malm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brixton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brixton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brixton defending well as Malm loads up on a big left hand.
Malm throws a hook but Brixton avoids it easily.
Malm connects with a body shot that sends Brixton's belly button to the back.
Brixton throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brixton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brixton misses with an uppercut. Malm saw that one coming.
Malm throws an overhand right that lands on Brixton's shoulder, as Brixton tries to avoid the shot.
Malm on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Brixton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brixton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Brixton misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Malm working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Malm fails to land.
Brixton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Roger Malm has been cut.
Brixton misses with a knee to the head.
Malm throws a head punch that misses.
Malm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Brixton on the inside.
Malm working aggressively here.
Malm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malm blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malm takes a shot to the head.
Malm definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brixton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Malm is looking to control Brixton's arms but Brixton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Malm has his back to the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Malm can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Brixton lands an elbow that stopped Malm in his tracks for a moment.
Malm has a couple of punches blocked by Brixton.
Malm tries to work over Brixton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brixton lands a damaging elbow.
Brixton misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Brixton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Malm has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malm taking a breather.
Malm avoiding damage as Brixton throws knees to the body.
Malm wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Malm wants to stall.
Malm takes a knee to the side of the body.
Brixton has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Malm seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Brixton can turn it around.
Brixton throws an elbow but it misses. #BC#
Malm manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Malm clinches.
Brixton landing knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brixton.
Malm manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Malm digs a right hand into Brixton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brixton's gas tank.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Malm misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Malm's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brixton tries to land knees in the clinch but Malm avoids the damage to the body.
Malm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brixton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Brixton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brixton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Malm is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brixton is keeping busy.
A shot in the inside from Brixton.
Malm avoiding damage as Brixton throws knees to the body.
Malm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brixton looking to throw knees to the head but Malm is blocking nicely.
Brixton lands an elbow inside.
Malm tries to throw a body punch but Brixton avoids it by throwing Malm back against the cage.
Brixton missing with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brixton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Malm's brow.
Brixton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brixton lands a damaging elbow. #T4#
Malm content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Brixton blocks an uppercut.
Malm throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brixton missing with knees to the body.
Brixton lands a knee to the body.
Malm is breathing heavily.
Brixton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Malm lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Brixton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Malm lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Brixton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Malm takes a knee right on the jaw!
Brixton working Malm over with knees to the body.
Malm takes an elbow to the temple.
Brixton lands a damaging elbow.
Brixton gets through Malm's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brixton lands with a right to the head.
Brixton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malm backwards.
Brixton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Malm looking to stall. #T5#
Brixton lands an elbow inside.
Malm takes a knee to the side of the body.
Brixton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brixton working Malm over with knees to the body.
Malm takes an elbow to the forehead.
Brixton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Malm takes a knee right on the jaw!
Brixton lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#Malm is rocked!
Malm is looking to control Brixton's arms but Brixton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Malm has his back to the cage.
Oh Malm is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Malm throws a head punch that misses.
Brixton lands with a good tight uppercut 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!
Brixton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Malm seems to have got his legs back now.
Brixton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brixton lands an elbow just above Malm 's eye.
Brixton scores with a shot to the side of Malm's head.
Brixton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Malm in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Brixton. #CUT2#Roger Malm's cut is getting worse.#T6#
Brixton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Malm takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice left hand lands by Brixton.
Brixton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brixton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brixton scores a nice knee to the body.
Brixton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Malm takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brixton.
Malm takes an elbow to the temple.
A hook to the body from Malm.
Brixton lands an elbow that stopped Malm in his tracks for a moment.
Brixton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malm backwards.
Brixton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brixton crunches a lovely knee into Malm's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Brixton.
Brixton lands an elbow just above Malm 's eye. #T7#
Brixton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Brixton with a knee to the head.
Brixton lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malm.
Brixton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brixton misses with a knee to the head.
Brixton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Malm's defenses.
Malm avoiding damage as Brixton throws knees to the body.
Brixton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malm.
Brixton lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#Roger Malm's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Malm takes an elbow to the forehead.
Brixton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Malm blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brixton crunches a lovely knee into Malm's ribcage.
Malm working aggressively here.
Malm takes an elbow to the temple.
Malm takes an elbow to the temple.
Brixton lands a damaging elbow. #T8#
Malm managing to block the knees to the body from Brixton.
Brixton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malms head.
Brixton scores with a knee to the head.
Brixton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#Jeez, Roger Malm's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Malm looking to slow down the pace here.
Malm trying to stall but Brixton improves his position.
Brixton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Malm fails to land.
A knee to the head by Brixton.
Brixton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brixton blocks an uppercut.
Malm blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brixton.
Still in the clinch, Malm scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brixton tries to land a knee to the head but Malm blocks with his arms.
Brixton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T9#
Brixton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Brixton landing knees to the head.
Brixton pushes Malm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brixton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Malm throws a head punch that misses.
Brixton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Brixton working Malm over with knees to the body.
Malm misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Malm on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Malm fails to land.
Malm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brixton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brixton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malm takes a knee right on the jaw!
Brixton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Yuuki Brixton!
A victorious Yuuki Brixton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C306: Marley vs Matti
Date: May 19, 2024

#R1#
Panda takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like D.D Panda has been cut.
Highwind throws a series of punches but Panda moves out of range.
Panda with the counter takedown but Highwind avoids it easily.
Panda checks the leg kick nicely there.
Panda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Highwind counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from Highwind.
Panda scores with a crisp jab that stopped Highwind in his tracks.
Highwind swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Panda misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Panda rushes Highwind and presses him up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Panda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Highwind swings wildly with an uppercut but Panda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panda is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panda slowing the pace effectively.
Highwind wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1##BC#
Highwind pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Panda throws a right hand that misses
and Highwind counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Panda closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Highwind manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Panda bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Highwind sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Panda trying to control the pace.
Highwind has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Panda is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Highwind is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Panda trying to control the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Highwind is looking to get back to full guard here but Panda has managed to pass to side control instead.
Highwind wants to control but Panda postures up.
Highwind is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Panda is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Highwind is looking to regain half guard here but Panda keeps moving and retains side control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Highwind takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Highwind turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Highwind circles away from the clinch attempt
and Highwind counters with a straight right hand.
Highwind throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A jab from Panda misses. #T4#
Panda lands a jab.
Highwind swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Highwind looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Highwind gets tackled into the cage by Panda. Panda maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Panda gets control of Highwind's arms and successfully pulls guard. Panda will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Highwind is stalling in the full guard.
Highwind postures up.
Highwind wants to get up but he can't break Panda's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Highwind controls from within his opponent's guard.
Highwind wants to get up but he can't break Panda's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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 Vadius Highwind will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on D.D Panda's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Highwind is looking to score with low kicks.
Highwind avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Panda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Highwind swivels and escapes.
Highwind appears to be looking for a big counter.
Highwind lands a nice shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Highwind scores with a four punch combination!
Highwind misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Highwind throws an overhand right that lands on Panda's shoulder, as Panda tries to avoid the shot.
Vadius Highwind is winning the standup battle so far.
Highwind swings for the body but Panda moves out of range.
Highwind misses the jab.
Panda on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Highwind. Highwind obviously looking to wear him down.
Highwind slips a straight right by Panda.
Highwind is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Highwind.
Panda looks to land a combination but Highwind avoids it well.
Highwind throws a series of punches but Panda moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Highwind fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Panda.#T1#
Highwind throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Panda counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Highwind is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panda can do to turn this around?
Panda content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Panda has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Panda's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Panda is continuing to stall.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Panda shoots in but no luck this time.
Highwind was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice body punch from Panda.
Highwind throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Panda counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Panda advances to half guard.
Highwind tries to roll over but Panda keeps him under control.
Panda works his foot free and advances to mount.
Highwind is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Highwind is wriggling around trying to escape.
Panda sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Highwind is squirming around, avoiding Panda's attempts to control the action.
Panda controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Vadius Highwind will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on D.D Panda'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#
Highwind throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
and Panda counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Panda.
Panda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Highwind swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Highwind is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Highwind wants to stand up but Panda is controlling him.
Panda stopping the sweep attempt from Highwind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Highwind can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Panda controls the pace.
Panda passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Panda gets to mount! Highwind was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Panda content just to control the position here.
Highwind is in all sorts of trouble here.
Panda looking to control but Highwind is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Panda controlling from mount.
Panda avoids the attempt from Highwind to control.
Panda controlling from the full mount.
Highwind is trying to reverse the position but instead Panda has taken his back - oops!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Highwind can't escape the position. #T3#
Panda biding his time, controlling Highwind.
Panda avoiding Highwind 's attempts to control his hands.
What can Highwind do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
I really don't envy Highwind right now. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
I would not like to be Highwind right now.
Panda not allowing Highwind to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panda has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Highwind's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
D.D Panda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Highwind 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vadius Highwind!
Vadius Highwind bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: HZN 21 Ivanovic v McBean II
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1#
Rutger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
John throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Rutger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rutger scores with a push kick.
Rutger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rutger throws a lazy right hand but John sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutger. John does a little dance to reset his feet.
John takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rutger throws a body kick that misses
and John counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
John throws a right hand that Rutger ducks under and follows up with a left that Rutger also avoids with ease.
John throws a right hand that Rutger ducks under and follows up with a left that Rutger also avoids with ease.
Rutger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
John fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutger manages to avoid it.
Rutger throws a body punch but John moves out of range.
Rutger has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Rutger misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and John releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Donk. Rutger catches John right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
John scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
John throws a looping overhand right but Rutger ducks down to avoid it.
John misses with a wild combination. #T1#
John misses the jab.
John looks to throw the jab but Rutger is out of range.
John throws a hook but Rutger avoids it easily.
Rufus Rutger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
John scores with a body shot.
Rutger looks to throw the jab but John is out of range.
Rutger cracks John with an open hand slap.
John keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutger swings away with a body shot that misses
and John counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rutger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as John throws out the jab.
John lands with a shot to the body.
John takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rutger throws a good cross that connects.
Rutger throws a leg kick but John sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rutger is looking to wear down John with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
John has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rutger finds it's way round the side to connect with John's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
John throws a hook but Rutger avoids it easily.
Rutger throws a quick counter kick to the body but John avoids it.#T2#
Rutger just misses with a punch to the body.
John throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rutger is looking to counter punch.
John throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab from Rutger.
John rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rutger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
John swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from John.
John throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rutger.
John throws a shot from downtown. Rutger moves away and avoids it.
John throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
John avoids the body shot from Rutger.
Rutger throws a body kick that misses
and John counters with a straight right hand.
John throws a right and a left that both miss.
John checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
Rutger misses with a straight left.
Rutger misses with a right hand
and John counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rutger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and John counters with a nice uppercut.
Rutger lands a really nice looking cross but John seems unphased.
Rutger throws a head kick that misses.
Rutger swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by John.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutger. John does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rutger swings for the body but John moves out of range.
John takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A looping hook to the body misses from John. Rutger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for John. That snapped Rutger's head back.
Rutger throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from John misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutger. John does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rutger looks to land a body kick but John moved away.
Rutger throws out a loose jab but John uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Rutger scores with a nice head shot.
Rutger throws a leg kick but John sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rutger needs to keep his hands up - John had a free shot at his head there.
Rutger keeps John at a distance using the push kick.
A lazy left from Rutger finds it's target.
The fighters circling - Rutger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
John displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rutger throws a body kick that misses
and Rutger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
John avoids the body shot from Rutger.
Rutger misses with an uppercut
and John counters with a nice uppercut.
Rutger misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from John does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rutger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rutger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rutger takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sparring John will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rutger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
John takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rutger misses with a body punch
and John counters with a left to the body.
Rutger lands a nice hook to John's body. John takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
John throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from John misses.
Rutger throws a body shot but no joy.
John throws a lazy right hand but Rutger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
John uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutger.
John swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rutger throws a sloppy head kick and John moves out of range easily.
Rutger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and John counters with a straight right hand.
John fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutger manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rutger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and John makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rutger misses with a shot to the body
and John counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rutger misses with a jab to the body
and John counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rutger is defended easily by John.
Rutger misses with a hook
and John counters with a straight right hand.
Rutger misses with a hook.
John throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
John's corner calls for a 1-2. John obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
John throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rutger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but John manages to avoid it.
Rutger throws a big shot that misses.
Sparring John seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rutger looks to throw a body kick
and John cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
John lands a nice looking body shot.
Rutger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but John was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutger.
Rutger throws a leg kick but John moved away.
John looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
John throws a series of punches but Rutger avoids them all with ease.
John has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
John fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutger manages to avoid it.#T2#
John misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutger.
Rutger slips a straight right by John.
A little feinted left hand from Rutger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rutger has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
John keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutger swings away with a body shot that misses
and John counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rutger's corner calls for a 1-2. Rutger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
John dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rutger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rutger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rutger misses with a hook to the body
and John makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rutger throws a shot from downtown. John moves away and avoids it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rutger might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rutger scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rutger throws a leg kick
enabling John to counter with a crisp jab.
Rutger slips under a jab.
Rutger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Rutger misses with an attempted mid kick.
It seemed like John was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rutger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
John lands a jab to Rutger's midsection.
John cracks a nice hook into Rutger's ribs.
John throws a hook to the side of Rutger's head but Rutger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from John. Those never looked like landing.
John throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rutger tries to work over John's front leg with a kick but John checks it.
Rutger misses with a lunging right hand
and John counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
John fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
John connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rutger momentarily.
Rutger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from John.
John now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
John throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rutger misses the body punch
and John counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Rutger throws a poor cross that misses
and John counters with a stiff right hand.
Rutger digs a good hook to John's body. #T4#
John steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutger.
John misses with a hook. Rutger ducked under it nicely.
Rutger throws a shot from downtown. John moves away and avoids it.
John misses with a hook.
Rutger scores with a crisp jab that stopped John in his tracks.
Rutger looks to score with a jab to the body but John is just out of range.
Rutger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
John on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rutger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but John moves away.
John defending well as Rutger loads up on a big left hand.
John misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutger misses with a leg kick
and John counters with a straight right hand.
Rutger avoids the body shot from John.
Rutger connects with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparring John showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
An inside leg kick from Rutger misses.
Rutger connects with a good right hand that stumbles John. John circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sloppy strikes from John. Those never looked like landing.
Rutger misses with an uppercut
and John counters with a nice uppercut.
Rutger lands a nice looking body kick.
Rutger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rutger misses with a straight right.
John avoids the body shot from Rutger.
That kick from Rutger tenderised John's leg. John is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rutger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
John lands with a right hand.
John throws a body shot but no joy.
Rutger swings for the body but John moves out of range.
John looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
John ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutger moves away.
Rutger throws a lazy right hand but John sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
John misses the jab.#T1#
Rutger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rutger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract John.
Rutger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rutger swings widly with a right hand
and John counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rutger thinking.
Rutger throws a quick head kick that skims the top of John's head.
John throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rutger misses with a hook
and Rutger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
John swings for the body but Rutger moves out of range.
John fails to land with a series of punches.
Rutger throws a right hand that misses
and John counters with a left and a right that stings Rutger.
Rutger tests John's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by John.
Rutger connects with the punch.
Rutger takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
Rutger throws a leg kick
enabling John to counter with a crisp jab.
John doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rutger throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and John counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rutger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rutger throws out a leg kick but John moves out of range and Rutger only half commits.
John moves into range and connects with a jab.
John jabs Rutger right on the nose. Rutger blinks but takes it well.
Rutger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
John has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rutger.
Rutger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from John.
John throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rutger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
John lands an overhand right.
Rutger looks to throw the jab but John is out of range.
John doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Rutger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rutger there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rutger lands a head shot.
John throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
John throws a body shot but no joy.
John moves away from the strike by Rutger.
John on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice uppercut there from Rutger.
John throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab from Rutger.
John lands with a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rutger.
Rutger misses with a head kick.
Rutger misses the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
John moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
John ducks under a wild hook from Rutger.
John connects with a body shot.
Rutger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
No joy there for John, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
John just misses with a punch to the body.
John lands a jab to the nose.
A lazy body kick from Rutger
and John counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
John dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rutger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and John has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
John connects with a body shot that sends Rutger's belly button to the back.
Rutger moves out of range as John strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutger pivots, looking for a leg kick but John is out of range and Rutger settles back down.
John will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparring John really 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.#R4#
Rutger throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
John connects with a body shot that sends Rutger's belly button to the back.
John moves out of range of the strikes.
John bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
John tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutger was well out of range. Poor timing from John.
John looks to land a combination but Rutger avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Rutger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rutger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A head kick by Rutger misses
and John counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rutger lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rutger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
John moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rutger throws a chopping leg kick but John manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
John checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rutger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but John moves away.#T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Rutger finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rutger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and John counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Rutger.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
John moves out of range of the body kick from Rutger.
John misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rutger throws a jab but it's blocked by John.
Rutger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Rutger.
John lands a nice shot to the body.
John looks to land a right hand but Rutger moved out of range.
It looked like Rutger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
John throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rutger lands with a nice body punch.
Rutger avoids the body shot from John.
Rutger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of John's head.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Rutger misses the target.
A low kick lands for Rutger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
John moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
John slips a straight right by Rutger.
Rutger scores with a sloppy right hand. John should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutger. John does a little dance to reset his feet.
John is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rutger with a body shot.
Rutger throws a lazy right hand but John sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rutger slips under a jab.
Rutger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
John has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rutger.
John ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutger moves away.
John throws a one two combo.
Rutger gets off balance looking for a body kick
and John counters with a nice uppercut.
John uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rutger.
Rutger misses with a straight left. #T3#
Rutger punishes John's body with a nice straight punch.
John throws a nice looking combination but Rutger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rutger thinks about countering with a body kick.
John throws a series of punches but Rutger moves out of range.
Rutger misses the body punch
and John cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
John misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rutger throws a hook but John blocks it.
John throws a hook but Rutger blocks it.
John throws a right hand that Rutger ducks under and follows up with a left that Rutger also avoids with ease.
Rutger shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rutger slips under a jab.
Rutger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by John.
Rutger throws an off balance right hand
and John counters with a nice uppercut.
Rutger throws a wild body kick that John sees coming a mile off.
John scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Rutger lands a nice hook to John's body. John takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice defenses there by Rutger.
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!
John misses with an uppercut. Rutger saw that one coming.
John slips a jab from Rutger.
John appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rutger throws a front kick that sends John stumbling back into the cage.
John defending well as Rutger loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and John releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rutger looks to score with a jab to the body but John is just out of range.
As Rutger backs off John throws a huge counter combo but Rutger manages to avoid it all.
John blocks a low kick nicely.
John looks to land a right hand but Rutger moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Rutger misses the target.
John uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutger.
John throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
John misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
John scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rutger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A right-left combo lands from John.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparring John dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Rutger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A combination from John does no damage.
John waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rutger.
Rutger throws a body shot but no joy.
John is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
John lands a jab-cross combination.
Rutger works the jab nicely.
John on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rutger swings for the body but John moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from John misses.
John throws a right and a left that both miss.
John just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutger misses with an uppercut. John saw that one coming.
Rutger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but John moves away.
John walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
John lands a jab to Rutger's midsection.
Rutger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Rutger throws a body punch but John moves out of range.
John staying out of range there.
Rutger tries to work over John's front leg with a kick but John checks it.
John uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutger.
A cross from Rutger lands.
Rufus Rutger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John misses the shot to the body.
Rutger sizes up John with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rutger lands with an uppercut that bounces John off the cage and back into range.
John wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
John's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rutger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! John scrambles back to his feet.
Rutger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
John looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutger is just out of range.
A right-left combo lands from John.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
John checks a leg kick. #T2#
John takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
John looks to throw the jab but Rutger is out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from John.
John throws a combination that misses
and Rutger counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
John is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
John misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutger.
John blocks a head kick by Rutger.
John misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rutger misses with a jab to the body
and John counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutger throws a looping overhand right but John ducks down to avoid it.
John walks into a stiff left hand from Rutger.
Rutger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rutger throws a poor cross that misses
and John counters with a stiff right hand.
Rutger throws a hook but John blocks it.
John looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutger is just out of range.#T3#
John lands a body shot.
Rutger slips a jab and a cross from John.
A swing and a miss from Rutger.
John works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
John jabs Rutger right on the nose. Rutger blinks but takes it well.
Rutger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but John is out of range.
John blocks the body kick.
Rutger misses with a kick to the body.
Rutger throws a jab when John was well out of range.
John jabs Rutger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rutger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from John. Rutger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rutger connects with the punch.
Rutger throws a poor cross that misses
and John counters with a series of strikes. Rutger will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from John. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - John throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
John uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutger.
John throws a looping overhand right but Rutger ducks down to avoid it.
Rutger misses with a jab to the body
and John counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rutger thinking.
Rutger misses the jab.
John takes one to the chin there.
A shot to the body from Rutger misses
and John counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rutger throws a lazy body kick
and John counters with a straight right hand.
John uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutger.
It seemed like John was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rutger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutger throws a low kick but John avoids it.
A low kick from Rutger misses
and John makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rutger throws a lazy body kick
and John cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
John scores with a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sparring John.
Well John has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sparring John!
Sparring John is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Sparring John 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: May 15, 2024

#R1#
Nastula tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD#
and Kneeland counters with a crisp one two that drops Nastula! Kneeland thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Nastula to his feet! Nastula is in big trouble!
Kneeland with a nice cross.#ROC#Nastula is rocked!
It's a brutal combination of punches from Kneeland! Nastula is backing up but he can't get away as Kneeland lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Nastula and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Skillz Kneeland!
Skillz Kneeland gave a mention to Waste of Money Nutrition lol in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: ENIGMA 200
Date: May 12, 2024

#R1#
Prix rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Laake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Prix fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Laake releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good exchange - Prix coming out on top.#CUT#It looks like Yngve Laake has been cut.
Prix throws a head kick that misses.
Prix thuds a left hand into Laake's body.#KD#
Prix feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Laake sprawling to the canvas! Laake rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Prix finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Prix scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Laake doesn't seem bothered though.
Laake ducks under a wild hook from Prix.
Laake looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Laake goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
A big right from Prix misses.
Laake throws an off balance right hand
and Prix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Laake checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #KD#
Prix drops Laake with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Laake looks back up at him and smiles so Prix waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Laake is rocked!
Prix shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Laake takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Prix sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Laake bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cyrus Prix!
A relieved looking Cyrus Prix 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: CCC 28 Gunnarsson vs Nogueira
Date: May 12, 2024

#R1#
Gorvunculus Iii throws a leg kick which misses Rajcevski's front leg but catches the back leg as Rajcevski tries to avoid it. #TD#
Rajcevski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gorvunculus Iii sprawls well initially but Rajcevski persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Rajcevski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gorvunculus Iii sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Rajcevski is working for a submission of some sort.
Gorvunculus Iii is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gorvunculus Iii is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rajcevski is keen to just control but Gorvunculus Iii is a slippery customer.#T1##SUB#
Rajcevski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gorvunculus Iii defends it well.
Rajcevski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gorvunculus Iii trying to control but Rajcevski postures up.
Rajcevski trying to control the pace.
Rajcevski is looking to advance position but Gorvunculus Iii won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Rajcevski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gorvunculus Iii is just riding it out for now. Rajcevski eventually gives up the hold.
Rajcevski prevents Gorvunculus Iii from improving his position.
Rajcevski wants to free his trapped foot but Gorvunculus Iii is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gorvunculus Iii tries to get to full guard but Rajcevski has control of the leg. #T3#
Rajcevski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rajcevski'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.
Rajcevski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Rajcevski is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gorvunculus Iii has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB#
Rajcevski with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #T4#
Rajcevski pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #SUB#
Rajcevski moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gorvunculus Iii has worked his arm free - good work by Gorvunculus Iii! #SUB#
Rajcevski swings around for an armbar but Gorvunculus Iii sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rajcevski's guard.
Rajcevski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Rajcevski is looking to cinch up a triangle. Gorvunculus Iii throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Rajcevski's body to avoid the submission. Rajcevski has instead reached around Gorvunculus Iii's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Rajcevski arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dimche Rajcevski!
Dimche Rajcevski thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RSE 74:
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Smalls.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smalls.
Smalls rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smalls misses with a body shot.
Smalls lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sitsongrit circles away quickly and effectively.
Smalls swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a series of strikes. Smalls will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sitsongrit moves forwards but Smalls connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smalls was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Smalls throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smalls loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.#T1#
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Smalls on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smalls lands with a straight right. Sitsongrit didn't see that one coming.
Smalls lands a jab to Sitsongrit's midsection.
Smalls 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.
Smalls throws a right hand that misses
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a combination
and Smalls counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Smalls.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Sitsongrit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smalls throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sitsongrit works Smalls's body with a nice hook.
Sitsongrit is looking to wear down Smalls with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smalls connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smalls throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit cracks Smalls with an open hand slap.
The fighters circling - Smalls throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Smalls swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smalls misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Smalls avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sitsongrit moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Smalls throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smalls misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Smalls counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Smalls on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Smalls throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses its target.
A left and a right from Sitsongrit both land. Nice combination.
Smalls throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Smalls rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smalls missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smalls misses with a combination
and Sitsongrit counters with a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit walks into a jab.
Smalls 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.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smalls looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smalls is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sitsongrit had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Smalls tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Smalls.
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 Kaewfah Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Smalls misses with a straight right.
Smalls jabs at Sitsongrit's body.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Smalls on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smalls scores with a jab. Sitsongrit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smalls misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Smalls should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smalls throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Smalls misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Smalls is just out of range.
Smalls is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sitsongrit with a body shot.#T1#
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
Sitsongrit throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sitsongrit throws a nice looking combination but Smalls bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smalls swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smalls walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
A swing and a miss from Smalls.
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smalls misses with a shot to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Smalls strikes.#T2#
A shot to the body from Smalls misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smalls lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smalls throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smalls in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Smalls slips the punch.
Sitsongrit throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smalls counters with a straight right hand.
Smalls bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.
Kaewfah Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Smalls lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Smalls might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sitsongrit has got the better of the exchanges.
Smalls throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Smalls throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.#T3#
Smalls thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit lands with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Smalls throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
A big left from Smalls misses.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Smalls's shoulder, as Smalls tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smalls misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Smalls.
Smalls missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smalls.
Smalls bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sitsongrit's head backwards.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Smalls.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smalls.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top.
Smalls throws a combination that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smalls misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot that snaps Smalls's head back.
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 Kaewfah Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Smalls's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smalls throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Smalls has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smalls looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Sitsongrit was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smalls.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and Smalls counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Smalls ducked under it nicely.
Smalls moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smalls swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Smalls misses the target.
Sitsongrit seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Smalls. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit throws a big counter combination but Smalls scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smalls throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Smalls counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the body
and Smalls counters with a nice body shot.
Smalls swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Smalls misses.
Smalls misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit misses with a left hand
and Smalls counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jose Smalls has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sitsongrit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smalls throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smalls misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice head shot.
Smalls throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Smalls blocks it.
Smalls lands a nice looking body shot.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Smalls waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Smalls misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smalls counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smalls moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smalls eats them both and turns towards Sitsongrit to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
Smalls throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smalls takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smalls looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Smalls's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sitsongrit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smalls scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smalls scores with a nice right hand.
Smalls staying out of range there.
A combination from Sitsongrit does no damage.
A little jabbing left from Smalls on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Smalls misses.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Smalls.
A quick step to the side and Sitsongrit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kaewfah Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smalls throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!

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 Kaewfah Sitsongrit.
Well Sitsongrit 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaewfah Sitsongrit!
Kaewfah Sitsongrit decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CCC 25 : Francis vs Wilder II
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spence circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spence ! But no joy.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones slips under a jab.#TD#
Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Spence sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones passes to full mount!
We've been hearing that Jones has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spence tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones tries to control but Spence wriggling away. #T1##SUB#
Jones working for a guillotine from mount but Spence is in no mood to give up.
Jones controlling from mount. #SUB#
Jones goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Spence is on top in guard.
Spence sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard.
Jones is looking to control Spence 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Jones is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Spence looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Spence passes to side control.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Jones seems a little lost for a moment, as Spence dominates the positioning.
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Spence keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Jones trying to remain calm as Spence controls from the top position.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jones wants to control but Spence postures up.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Spence is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Spence wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Spence is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.#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.
Spence trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Jones manages to work his way to half guard, despite Spence 's best efforts.
Jones is positioning himself well to prevent Spence advancing to mount.
Spence keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Spence is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones trying to hold on to Spence 's head to control him but Spence postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alan Spence will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jones fails with the takedown.
Spence let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Spence now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Spence lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little jabbing left from Spence on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Spence counters with a right hand to the body. #T1##TD#
Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Spence defending well. #SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Jones seems to be looking for submissions. #T2##SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Spence keeping control of the position.
Jones wants to take a breather but Spence is having none of it.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Spence knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Spence is defending well. #SUB#
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Spence is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spence defends it well.
Jones passes to full mount!
Spence is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Jones has control of Spence 's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Spence regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Spence is trying to escape the mount. #SUB#
Jones goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Spence turns into him and now he's in Jones's guard.
Spence trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spence stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alan Spence will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Spence .
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Spence swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spence lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Spence counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spence tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spence to the ground. Spence escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Spence looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Spence counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spence swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Spence counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones tries for a takedown but Spence circles away easily
and Spence counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spence 's waist but Spence gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Spence throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Kevin Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
A little jabbing left from Spence on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Spence counters with a nice body shot.
Spence stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spence wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Spence cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alan Spence is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Spence 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.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Spence cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spence is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Spence sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Spence looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones tries for a takedown but Spence circles away easily
and Spence counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Jab from Spence .
Spence uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Spence cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kevin Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones tries for a takedown but Spence circles away easily
and Spence cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A left lands for Spence .

And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Spence comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Spence 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:29

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

Event: DMMA 313 Martin vs Faolin 2
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Ledoux tries to clinch up but Skolz circles away and keeps his distance.
Ledoux shoots in for a takedown but Skolz shows good takedown defense.
Ledoux tries to clinch there but Skolz circles away.
A head kick misses from Skolz.
Ledoux 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.
Skolz jabs Ledoux to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ledoux has a takedown stuffed.
A little jabbing left from Skolz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ledoux defending well as Skolz loads up on a big left hand.
Ledoux fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Ledoux moves into the clinch.
Skolz jumps guard but Ledoux stands there with Skolz around his waist. Skolz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Skolz lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skolz jumps guard but Ledoux stands there with Skolz around his waist. Skolz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Skolz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Ledoux rushes Skolz and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Ledoux gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Skolz regains guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ledoux wants to control from the top but Skolz keeps moving. #T1#
Ledoux sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Skolz can't keep his opponent in guard - Ledoux advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ledoux throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ledoux trying to control from half guard but Skolz is working away.
Skolz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ledoux. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ledoux controlling the action here.
Skolz is looking for a sweep. Ledoux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Skolz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ledoux is pressing down on Skolz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Skolz is holding on for now.
Ledoux trying to control from half guard but Skolz is working away.
Ledoux wants to pass to mount but Skolz is defending the position.
Ledoux missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Ledoux is pressing down on Skolz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Skolz is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skolz is looking to control Ledoux's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Skolz avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Skolz lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#It looks like Pierre Ledoux has been cut.
Ledoux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skolz throws out the jab. #CL#
Ledoux gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Skolz can't find room to land a body shot as Ledoux controls the action.
Ledoux drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Ledoux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skolz is working Ledoux over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Skolz. #TD2#
Skolz decides to pull guard. #T4#
Skolz wants to sweep here but Ledoux controlling him for the moment.
Ledoux wants to control from the top but Skolz keeps moving.
Skolz is looking to stand up but Ledoux isn't so interested in that idea.
Ledoux trying to control but Skolz is working from the bottom.
Ledoux works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ledoux controlling the pace.
Ledoux looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gerrad Skolz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pierre Ledoux's cut.
That's time! Ledoux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Donk. Skolz catches Ledoux right on the button with a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Skolz, as that shot connected. #CL#
Ledoux gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Skolz tries to work over Ledoux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skolz pushes Ledoux back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD#
Ledoux has Skolz pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ledoux pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Skolz tumbling to the mat - Ledoux dives into Skolz's guard.

Skolz has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ledoux has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skolz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ledoux. #TD#
Ledoux jumps into guard, dragging Skolz to the mat.
Ledoux is looking to sweep but instead, Skolz has passed into half guard.
Ledoux wants to control but Skolz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ledoux tries to get to full guard but Skolz has control of the leg. #T1#
Ledoux is pressing down on Skolz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ledoux trying to keep a closed guard but Skolz is proving a slippery customer.
Skolz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Skolz wanted to stand there but Ledoux had control of the position. #SUB#
Ledoux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ledoux wants to hit a sweep here but Skolz passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ledoux there!
Skolz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Ledoux is desperately trying to improve his position but Skolz has a good base and remains in mount.#SU2#
Skolz gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Ledoux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skolz.
Ledoux drops down looking for a counter takedown but Skolz sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Ledoux shoots in and gets a takedown into Skolz's guard.
Ledoux throwing strikes but missing.
Ledoux sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ledoux trying to control but Skolz is working from the bottom. #T3#
Ledoux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ledoux content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Skolz keeping full guard, as Ledoux tries to pass.
Ledoux stopping the sweep attempt from Skolz.
Skolz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ledoux.
Skolz keeping moving, preventing Ledoux from controlling successfully.
Ledoux throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skolz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ledoux lands a couple of digs.
Skolz keeping moving, preventing Ledoux from controlling successfully. #T4#
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.#ES2#
Skolz has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ledoux is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Ledoux is looking for a takedown.
Ledoux jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Skolz walks away with a smile on his face. Ledoux gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Ledoux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skolz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ledoux.#TD#
Ledoux feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Skolz wriggles free and stands up.
Ledoux tries to clinch but Skolz moves out of range.
Ledoux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skolz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skolz lands a head kick. Ledoux smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ledoux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skolz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC2#Ledoux is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gerrad Skolz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pierre Ledoux'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#
Skolz lands with a kick to the ribs.
Skolz doesn't manage to clinch there - Ledoux circles away.
Ledoux on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skolz. Skolz obviously looking to wear him down.
Ledoux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skolz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That kick from Skolz tenderised Ledoux's leg. Ledoux is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ledoux darts in looking for a takedown but Skolz gets double underhooks and turns Ledoux into the cage.
Ledoux goes for a takedown in the clinch but Skolz prevents it.
Ledoux tries to score a body lock takedown but Skolz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Ledoux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skolz.
Skolz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ledoux just stands there and leans against the cage.
Skolz tries to throw a body punch but Ledoux avoids it by throwing Skolz back against the cage.
Ledoux drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Skolz - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skolz is working for takedown but Ledoux is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ledoux prevents a body shot from Skolz.
Skolz digs a right hand into Ledoux's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ledoux's gas tank.
Skolz works on Ledoux's body with a couple of short punches.#T1##BC2#
Skolz breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Skolz has closed the distance and engaged Ledoux in a clinch. #BC2#
Skolz breaks the clinch.
Skolz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ledoux dodges the punch combination from Skolz.
Gerrad Skolz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ledoux misses the shot to the body.
Skolz connects with a nice looking jab.
Ledoux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skolz throws a big counter head kick but Ledoux avoids it with no problem.
Pierre Ledoux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ledoux will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ledoux takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gerrad Skolz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skolz lands with a shot to the body.
Ledoux ducks right into an uppercut from Skolz. #KD2#
Skolz cracks Ledoux with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Skolz has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ledoux to stand back up!
Oh Ledoux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Pierre Ledoux's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skolz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ledoux has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Skolz connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Ledoux out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gerrad Skolz!
A relieved looking Gerrad Skolz 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: C299: Lehto vs Matti III
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Highwind.
We've been informed that Highwind 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.
Highwind fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Skurwysynowski misses with a hook.
Highwind now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Highwind moves out of range as Skurwysynowski throws a body kick.
Skurwysynowski steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Highwind. That one must have hurt.
Skurwysynowski throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Highwind counter with a right hand.
Highwind keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Highwind was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Highwind misses with a looping right.
It looked like Skurwysynowski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Highwind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Highwind jabs at Skurwysynowski's body.
Highwind is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski throwing a counter right hand but Highwind manages to avoid it.
Highwind scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Highwind swings for the body but Skurwysynowski moves out of range.
Highwind tries to move into range but Skurwysynowski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vadius Highwind seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Highwind connects with a single shot there.
Skurwysynowski connects with a single shot there.
No joy there for Highwind, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Highwind.
Highwind looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Highwind throws a hook but Skurwysynowski blocks it.
Skurwysynowski throws a right hand that misses
enabling Highwind to counter with a crisp jab.
Skurwysynowski misses with an uppercut
and Skurwysynowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Skurwysynowski throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Highwind counters with a straight right hand.
Skurwysynowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Highwind punishes Skurwysynowski's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skurwysynowski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Highwind is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Skurwysynowski with a body shot.
Highwind is looking to slow Skurwysynowski down with leg kicks.
Skurwysynowski misses with a body kick.
Skurwysynowski throws a hook but Highwind blocks it.
Skurwysynowski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Skurwysynowski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Highwind counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Highwind tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Highwind scores with a nice body kick.
Highwind moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A big right from Highwind misses.
Skurwysynowski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch combination from Highwind misses.
Skurwysynowski blocks a jab.
Highwind pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Highwind takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Highwind throws a looping overhand right but Skurwysynowski ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Highwind connects with a body shot that sends Skurwysynowski's belly button to the back.
Highwind swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Highwind tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skurwysynowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Highwind.
Highwind throws a hook to the side of Skurwysynowski's head but Skurwysynowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Skurwysynowski misses the target.
Skurwysynowski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Highwind throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skurwysynowski. #CL2#
Highwind gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skurwysynowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Skurwysynowski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Highwind looks winded!
Skurwysynowski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Skurwysynowski stalling against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vadius Highwind 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#
Highwind misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Skurwysynowski counters with a nice right hand that sends Highwind toppling to the canvas! Highwind scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Skurwysynowski finish him?!#CUT#It looks like Vadius Highwind has been cut.
Highwind thows a leg kick but Skurwysynowski checks it
and Skurwysynowski counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vladimir Skurwysynowski!
Vladimir Skurwysynowski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CCC 23 : Kallio vs Harris
Date: Apr 24, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Shima has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shima is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shima blocks a body shot from Sharpe.
Sharpe tries for a takedown but Shima manages to get underhooks.
Sharpe has Shima pressed against the cage.
Shima just leaning against Sharpe, taking a breather. #TD#
Sharpe has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Shima clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Shima trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Shima manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sharpe's guard. Nice work there by Shima.
Shima wants to stand but Sharpe is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Sharpe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shima really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sharpe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sharpe is trying to keep Shima in close. #SUB#
Sharpe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shima is aware though and is defending well.#ES#
Sharpe manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD#
Sharpe decides to pull guard.
Shima is fighting to break Sharpe's control of his arms but Sharpe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Sharpe is looking for a triangle but Shima pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Shima avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Shima wants to stand but Sharpe is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sharpe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shima wants to stand but Sharpe is controlling his posture from full guard.
Shima must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#ES#
Sharpe kicks Shima off and gets to his feet. #T3#
Sharpe avoids the body shot from Shima. #CL2#
Shima gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shima pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shima working hard to break the clinch.
Sharpe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sharpe wants a takedown.
Shima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sharpe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shima pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donovan Sharpe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sharpe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sharpe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Sharpe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shima sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Shima takes the fight into the clinch.
Shima is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shima gets underhooks to prevent Sharpe's takedown attempt.
Sharpe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shima walks away with a smile on his face. Sharpe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sharpe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little jabbing left from Shima on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shima throws a hook to the side of Sharpe's head but Sharpe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sharpe dives in and grabs Shima's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shima pushes down on Sharpe's head and hops out.
Shima looks to land a combination but Sharpe avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tetsuo Shima 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#
Sharpe misses with a body shot
and Shima counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A combination from Shima does no damage. #CL2#
Shima pushes Sharpe up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Sharpe has Shima pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sharpe pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Shima tumbling to the mat - Sharpe dives into Shima's guard.
Sharpe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shima wants to sweep here but Sharpe controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sharpe postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shima is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sharpe, into his guard. #REVB#
Sharpe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU2#
Shima stands up from Sharpe's guard - Shima perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1#
Sharpe darts in looking for a takedown but Shima gets double underhooks and turns Sharpe into the cage.
Sharpe tries for a takedown but Shima manages to get underhooks.
Sharpe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shima just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donovan Sharpe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sharpe is working for takedown but Shima is calmly controlling the position for now.
A shot in the inside from Shima.
Sharpe tries to pull guard but Shima holds him up against the cage and eventually Sharpe drops back down to his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Shima fails to land.
Sharpe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shima just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sharpe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shima just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sharpe is trying to drag Shima to the mat but Shima just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sharpe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shima backwards. #T2#
Sharpe scores with a shot to the side of Shima's head.
Sharpe has Shima pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shima manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Come on Shima - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sharpe tries to work over Shima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sharpe is trying to drag Shima to the mat but Shima just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sharpe is working Shima over against the cage.
Shima wants to stall.
Sharpe tries to pull guard but Shima forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shima misses with some punches.
Sharpe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sharpe looking for a takedown. #T3##TD#
Sharpe gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Donovan Sharpe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sharpe distracts Shima with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shima looking for a sweep. Not yet Shima, not yet.
Shima pulls Sharpe in close to his closed guard and prevents Sharpe from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sharpe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shima looking to control.
Sharpe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shima works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sharpe is stalling in the full guard.
Sharpe trying to control the position from guard on top but Shima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Shima controlling Sharpe's posture.
Sharpe tries to free his leg and advance position but Shima is retaining full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sharpe throwing strikes from guard but Shima blocks nicely.
Shima pulls Sharpe in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shima lands with a straight right. Sharpe didn't see that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Sharpe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shima sprawls well. Shima wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sharpe gets slowly back to his feet.
Shima dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Shima moves into range and clinches up with Sharpe.#T1#
Shima is pressed up against the cage. Sharpe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shima down to the mat. Shima avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Shima clinches up with Sharpe and pushes him back against the cage.
Sharpe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shima pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donovan Sharpe. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Shima rushes Sharpe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shima lands a shoulder strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Shima.
Shima lands a nice uppercut.
Sharpe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shima.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shima. #ROC2#Sharpe is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Shima fails to land.
Oh Sharpe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Sharpe blocking some punches.
Shima stalling against the cage.
Sharpe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sharpe blocks an uppercut.
Donovan Sharpe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A hook to the body from Shima.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sharpe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shima misses with a punch on the inside.
Sharpe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shima misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sharpe.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima throws a punch but it's blocked by Sharpe.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sharpe tries for a takedown but Shima manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Shima's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shima fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Sharpe out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Tetsuo Shima!
In his post fight interview, Tetsuo Shima gave a big smile as he said 'Thanks for the chance to become champion, it feels great ,looking forward to my first defense.'.

Event: CCC 23 : Kallio vs Harris
Date: Apr 24, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Justis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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.
Justis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knightley keeps working.
Justis tries to move to mount but Knightley blocks the move with his legs.
Justis is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Justis tries for a kimura but Knightley is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Justis tries for a kimura but Knightley is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Justis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Knightley is looking to reverse the position.
Knightley is trying to control Justis's posture but Justis avoids it.
Knightley tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
You can see the frustration on Knightley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Justis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Knightley is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Justis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Knightley has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Knightley is looking for a sweep.
Knightley prevents Justis from improving position.
Knightley is letting Justis control him for a moment.
Knightley is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knightley is not content to let Justis control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Knightley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Knightley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Justis.
Justis shoots in for a double leg but Knightley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Justis avoids a kick to the body.
Justis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #TD2#
Justis closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Knightley quickly recovers to half guard.
Justis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Knightley keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knightley tries to get to full guard but Justis has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Logan Justis will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Justis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Knightley stuffs the takedown attempt from Justis. Justis gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Justis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Knightley was covering up waiting for the punch and Justis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Justis being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Knightley pushes Justis off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justis shoots in looking for a takedown but Knightley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Justis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ender Knightley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Justis.#CL#
Knightley moves into the clinch.#T1#
Justis blocks an uppercut.
Knightley lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knightley.
Knightley tries to break the clinch but Justis is controlling the position.
Knightley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knightley swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Knightley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Justis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Justis has a takedown stuffed.
Justis fails with the takedown.
Justis shoots and misses
and Knightley counters with a stiff right hand.
Ender Knightley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Justis is breathing heavily.#T2#
Justis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Knightley pinned against the cage. Knightley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Justis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Justis loses concentration momentarily and Knightley pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Justis crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Knightley finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ender Knightley!
During a confident post fight interview, Ender Knightley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Logan Justis stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well shit'.

Event: CCC 22 Nogueira vs Gunnarsson
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Jack SpeedGod fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oliveira feints the counter takedown.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jack SpeedGod!
Oliveira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jack SpeedGod circles away.
Jack SpeedGod rushes Oliveira with punches - Oliveira moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Oliveira goes down! Jack SpeedGod follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taylor Jack SpeedGod!

Event: DMMA 309 Steve vs Karja
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Misawa tries to bum rush Thrax with a series of wild strikes but Thrax uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thrax throws a shot to the body.
Thrax lands a slapping body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thrax, as that shot connected.
Misawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thrax.#CL2#
Misawa clinches up with Thrax and pushes him back against the cage.
Misawa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Misawa lands with a right to the head.
Misawa tries to throw a body punch but Thrax avoids it by throwing Misawa back against the cage.
Misawa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thrax's efforts to push away.
Misawa misses with an elbow over the top.
Misawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Thrax controls his hands.
Thrax tries to break free but Misawa pushes him back against the cage.
Misawa misses with an elbow strike.
Thrax working hard to break the clinch.
Thrax wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Misawa.
Thrax avoids the elbow strike from Misawa, against the cage.
Misawa working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Misawa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thrax's defenses.
I was talking to Thrax's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Misawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thrax is trying to break free.#BC#
Thrax breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Misawa closes the distance and pushes Thrax back into the cage.
Thrax wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thrax is trying to break the clinch but Misawa is controlling him.#BC#
Thrax's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thrax throws the left hand but Misawa avoids the punch easily.
Thrax throws a combination. Misawa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thrax ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Misawa moves away.
Thrax misses with a lunging right hand
and Misawa makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Thrax really felt that one!
Thrax swats away the attempt to clinch by Misawa.
Thrax swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch combination from Misawa misses.
Nice body punch from Misawa.
Misawa tries to close the distance and clinch but Thrax swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thrax swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thrax jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Misawa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thrax counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Misawa doesn't manage to clinch there - Thrax circles away.
Thrax stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thrax bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Misawa's head.
Misawa digs a good hook to Thrax's body.
Thrax misses with the combination.
Thrax throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Misawa.
Thrax connects with a looping right hand.
Thrax's corner calls for a 1-2. Thrax obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Misawa wants to clinch.
Misawa is looking to clinch.
Thrax swings for the body but Misawa moves out of range.
Thrax uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Misawa has time to react.#T3#
Misawa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Misawa clinches up with Thrax and pushes him back against the cage.
Misawa keeps control of Thrax as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Misawa tries a body shot but Thrax blocks it.
Misawa throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Thrax breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Misawa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thrax avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thrax is looking to counter punch.
A cross from Thrax lands.
Misawa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thrax swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Misawa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#It looks like Ant Thrax has been cut.
Thrax uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thrax avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thrax throws out a loose jab but Misawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Misawa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Thrax looks to score with a jab to the body but Misawa is just out of range.
Thrax uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC#Misawa is rocked!
Thrax knocks out Misawa with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Thrax before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Thrax picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ant Thrax!
Ant Thrax decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HZN 17 Harris V Rutger
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Zuev misses with the combination.
Zuev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
John is looking for a counter combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zuev. John does a little dance to reset his feet.
John's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zuev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! John scrambles back to his feet.
Zuev scores with a hook.
John misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aleksandr Zuev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
John avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
John looks to score with a jab to the body but Zuev is just out of range.
Zuev throws a right and a left that John avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zuev misses with a combination
and John counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zuev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zuev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling John to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Zuev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zuev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
John avoids the body shot from Zuev.
It looked like John wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zuev wants to clinch.
Zuev just misses with a punch to the body.
Zuev connects with a jab.
John dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Zuev misses.
John has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zuev.
Zuev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zuev misses with a low kick.
Zuev scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Zuev tests John's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zuev misses with a low 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!
Zuev tests John's chin there with a solid looking shot.
John slips a straight right by Zuev.
Sloppy strikes from John. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
John tries to keep at a distance but Zuev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zuev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but John has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
I was talking to John's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
John misses with a body punch.
John tries to break free but Zuev pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Zuev breaks from the clinch.
Zuev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! John had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
John takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zuev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
John blocks a head kick by Zuev.
Zuev closes the distance but John moves to the side
and John counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Zuev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by John.
Zuev throws a combination. John tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Zuev throws a head kick that misses.
John blocks a head kick by Zuev.
John was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
John blocks the body kick.
Zuev misses with a combination
and John cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zuev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zuev jabs John right on the nose. John blinks but takes it well.
John avoids the head kick by Zuev.
A quick step to the side and John tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
John throws a series of punches but Zuev avoids them all with ease.
John dodges the punch combination from Zuev.
John throws a big counter combination but Zuev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
John avoids the body shot from Zuev.
John bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
John lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
John misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from John. Zuev does a little dance to reset his feet.
John is looking to wear down Zuev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
John throws a poor cross that misses
and Zuev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
John ducks right into an uppercut from Zuev.
Zuev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and John counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Zuev takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zuev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
John breaks from the clinch.
John scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Zuev 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##CL2#
Zuev closes the distance and clinches. #CUT#It looks like Aleksandr Zuev has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from John.
A quick uppercut on the inside from John. #BC#
John pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zuev scores with a nice strike.
John swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zuev motions for John to come forward. Zuev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zuev has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
John blocks a head kick by Zuev.
A head kick misses from Zuev.
John staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev misses with a body kick.
Zuev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed John momentarily.
Zuev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zuev closes the distance looking to clinch
and John counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
John uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zuev.
Zuev throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like John wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Zuev forces John back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Zuev breaks the clinch.
Zuev lands with a right hand.
Zuev throws a combination that misses
and John counters with a right hand to the body.
Zuev is breathing heavily.
John takes a swing at Zuev's ribcage but misses.
Zuev throws a leg kick but John sees it coming and checks it nicely.
John looks to throw the jab but Zuev is out of range.
Zuev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
John swings and misses with a hook to the body.
John takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Zuev looks to move away, John throws a big counter combo but Zuev just gets out of the way.
Zuev throws a series of punches but John moves out of range.
Aleksandr Zuev seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
A nice leg kick from Zuev, right into the meat of the thigh.
John takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zuev moves in looking to clinch but John pushes him off.
John went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
John fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
John wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zuev throws a looping overhand right but John ducks down to avoid it.
John misses with a body shot.
Zuev throws out a counter right but John avoids it with no problem.
Zuev tries to clinch up.
John cracks Zuev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
John connects with a body shot.
John misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zuev.
Zuev thows a left - swing and a miss!
John scores with a jab. Zuev acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
John takes a swing at Zuev's ribcage but misses.
Zuev steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Zuev throws a predictable looking body shot
and John counters with a left right combination that sends Zuev crashing to the mat - John wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Zuev out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sparring John!
Sparring John decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: The Inaugural
Date: Apr 15, 2024

#R1#
Brixton looks to throw a body kick
and Von Tancred counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brixton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brixton lands a good knee to the midsection. Von Tancred won't want to take too many of those.
Brixton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brixton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Tancred misses with a punch to the body.
Brixton tries to land knees in the clinch but Von Tancred avoids the damage to the body.
Brixton trying to land knees to the body.
Von Tancred misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brixton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Von Tancred creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Von Tancred misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brixton missing with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Von Tancred.
Von Tancred has a couple of punches blocked by Brixton.
Von Tancred takes a shot 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!
Brixton prevents a body shot from Von Tancred.
Von Tancred misses with a punch on the inside.
Brixton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brixton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T1#
Brixton lands an elbow inside that Von Tancred shrugs off.
Von Tancred avoids the elbow strike from Brixton, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brixton. #CUT#It looks like Svensson Von Tancred has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brixton.
Brixton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Von Tancred has a couple of punches blocked by Brixton.
I was talking to Brixton's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Brixton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Von Tancred tries to throw a body punch but Brixton avoids it by throwing Von Tancred back against the cage.
Von Tancred misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Von Tancred fails to land.
Von Tancred working aggressively here.
Von Tancred managing to block the knees to the body from Brixton.
Von Tancred looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brixton tries a knee to the head but Von Tancred blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Von Tancred fails to land.
Von Tancred takes an elbow to the forehead.
Von Tancred lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brixton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Von Tancred is defending well for now.
Brixton lands a nice elbow.
Brixton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Von Tancred tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brixton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Von Tancred avoids it.#T2#
Brixton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Von Tancred avoids it.
Brixton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Brixton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Brixton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brixton lands an elbow just above Von Tancred 's eye.
Brixton lands a damaging elbow.
Von Tancred tries a body shot but Brixton blocks it.
Von Tancred fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brixton.
Brixton trying to land knees to the body.
Von Tancred avoids the elbow strike from Brixton, against the cage.
Brixton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Von Tancred has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brixton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Von Tancred.
Brixton has a couple of punches blocked by Von Tancred.
Brixton gets through Von Tancred's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brixton lands a good knee to the midsection. Von Tancred won't want to take too many of those.
Brixton pushes off an throws an elbow but Von Tancred leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brixton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Von Tancred.
Brixton misses with an elbow strike. #T3#
Brixton missing with knees to the body.
Von Tancred fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Tancred takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees to the body from Brixton.
Brixton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Von Tancred working aggressively here.
Von Tancred avoids the elbow strike from Brixton, against the cage.
Von Tancred takes a shot to the head.
Von Tancred managing to block the knees to the body from Brixton.
Brixton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Von Tancred is defending well for now.
Von Tancred tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brixton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Tancred.
Von Tancred makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brixton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Brixton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Von Tancred in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brixton connects with a nasty looking knee right to Von Tancred's face. #CUT#That has opened up Svensson Von Tancred's cut even more.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brixton.
Brixton tries to land knees in the clinch but Von Tancred avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Brixton missing with knees to the body.
Brixton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Brixton landing knees to the body.
Brixton lands an elbow that stopped Von Tancred in his tracks for a moment.
Von Tancred fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Brixton.
Von Tancred looks winded!
Von Tancred swings wildly with an uppercut but Brixton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice elbow from Brixton.
Von Tancred tries a body shot but Brixton blocks it.
Brixton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Von Tancred avoids it.
Brixton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Von Tancred avoids it.
Brixton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Von Tancred avoids it.
Brixton lands a nice elbow.
Brixton blocks an uppercut.
Brixton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Brixton trying to land knees to the body.
Brixton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T5#
Brixton with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Von Tancred breaks the clinch.
Brixton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Tancred throws out the jab. #CL#
Brixton moves into the clinch.
Von Tancred misses with a body punch.
Brixton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Von Tancred misses with the head strike.
Von Tancred blocks the elbow strike.
Von Tancred swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brixton.
Brixton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Von Tancred on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brixton tries a knee to the head but Von Tancred blocks it.
Brixton landing knees to the head.
Von Tancred throws a head punch that misses.
Brixton lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brixton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Von Tancred's brow.
A head punch on the inside from Von Tancred fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brixton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Von Tancred is defending well for now.#T6#
Von Tancred misses with a punch on the inside.
Brixton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Von Tancred is defending well for now.
Von Tancred misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brixton lands with a left to the head.
Von Tancred misses with a punch on the inside.
Brixton lands a nice elbow.
Von Tancred managing to block the knees to the body from Brixton.
Brixton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#The cut above Svensson Von Tancred's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Brixton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brixton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Brixton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Von Tancred backwards.
Brixton takes a shot to the head.
Brixton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Von Tancred throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brixtons head. #BC2#
Von Tancred's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brixton staying out of range there.#CL#
Brixton pushes Von Tancred up against the cage in a clinch.
Brixton throws an elbow that misses.
Brixton lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T7#
Brixton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Von Tancred lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Von Tancred doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brixton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Von Tancred backwards. #BC2#
Von Tancred's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brixton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Von Tancred misses with a left hand
and Brixton counters with a nice uppercut.
Brixton is looking to clinch but Von Tancred is avoiding it.
Von Tancred rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brixton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Brixton forces Von Tancred back against the cage and clinches.
Brixton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Tancred tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brixton's elbow.
Von Tancred takes an elbow to the temple.
Brixton lands an elbow inside. #CUT#Svensson Von Tancred's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Brixton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Von Tancred is defending well for now.
Von Tancred pushes Brixton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brixton.
Von Tancred misses with a body punch.
Von Tancred avoiding damage as Brixton throws knees to the body. #T8#
Brixton misses with an elbow strike.
Brixton missing with knees to the body.
Brixton lands a damaging elbow.
Brixton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Tancred blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good body shot from Von Tancred.
Von Tancred lands a left hand.
Brixton blocks an uppercut.
Von Tancred blocks the elbow strike.
Brixton throws an elbow that misses.
Von Tancred is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Von Tancred tries to work over Brixton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Von Tancred breaks the clinch.
Brixton throws a front kick aimed at Von Tancred's knee but Von Tancred avoids it well.
Brixton connects with a crisp jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Yuuki Brixton!
A victorious Yuuki Brixton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C295: Queiroz vs Nakagawa II
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Blikstein misses the shot to the body.
Highwind seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Blikstein feints a jab promting Highwind to slip. Blikstein then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Highwind slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Highwind misses with a double jab.
Blikstein throws a body punch but Highwind moves out of range.
Blikstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Highwind.
Highwind with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blikstein to score with a decent uppercut.
Highwind throws a body punch but Blikstein moves out of range.
Highwind 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.
Highwind 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.
Highwind looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Decent striking displayed by Blikstein there.
Blikstein connects with an inside leg kick.
Blikstein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Highwind moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Highwind escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Highwind sizes up Blikstein with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Blikstein throws a poor cross that misses
and Highwind counters with a three punch combo that has Blikstein backing up. Blikstein nods at Highwind to acknowledge the strikes.
Blikstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Highwind moves away.
Paulo Blikstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL#
Highwind has Blikstein up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Blikstein has picked Highwind up - he's going for a ride! Blikstein dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Highwind avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blikstein.
Highwind keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Blikstein thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Highwind's head.
Blikstein misses with a head shot. Highwind uses the momentum to regain guard.
Blikstein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Highwind works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blikstein stands up over Highwind, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Blikstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Blikstein throws a big elbow that misses.
Blikstein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Highwind works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Highwind utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blikstein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Highwind preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blikstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Highwind preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blikstein throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Blikstein with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blikstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Highwind is just out of range.
Blikstein just misses with a punch to the body.
Highwind looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Highwind on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blikstein thuds a left hand into Highwind's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Highwind tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Blikstein closes the distance and clinches.
Highwind prevents a body shot from Blikstein. #T3#
Highwind lands a nice shot to the body.
Blikstein wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Highwind has him pressed against the cage.
Highwind scores with a hook to the body.
Blikstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Highwind breaks from the clinch.
Highwind keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blikstein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #TD2#
Blikstein closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Highwind quickly recovers to half guard.
Highwind blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blikstein.
Blikstein missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blikstein is trying to control. Highwind wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Highwind tries to kick Blikstein off but Blikstein keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Blikstein thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Highwind taking some punishment here, with Blikstein in his half guard.
Highwind blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blikstein. #T4#
Blikstein is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blikstein throwing shots but Highwind is blocking nicely.
Highwind keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Blikstein working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Highwind's thigh. Highwind counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Highwind is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Blikstein throws a big elbow that misses.
Highwind preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Highwind trying to keep a closed guard but Blikstein is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blikstein showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Highwind.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Blikstein 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#
Nice shot by Blikstein.
Highwind attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Blikstein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blikstein throws a right hand that Highwind ducks under and follows up with a left that Highwind also avoids with ease.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blikstein.
Blikstein throws a right hand that misses
and Highwind counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Paulo Blikstein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice uppercut there from Highwind.
Highwind is looking to clinch.
Blikstein scores with a shot to the body.
Highwind looks to land a body kick but Blikstein moved away.
Blikstein is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Highwind with a body shot.
Blikstein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blikstein misses with a jab to the body #KD#
and Highwind counters with a crisp one two that drops Blikstein! Highwind thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Blikstein to his feet! Blikstein is in big trouble!#ROC#Blikstein is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Highwind cracks Blikstein with a left hook right on the temple and Blikstein goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Highwind lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Blikstein is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vadius Highwind!
In his post fight interview, Vadius Highwind started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CCC 19 Creenshaw vs Sitsongrit
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Patryk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gamboa defends it nicely.
Patryk shoots in looking for a takedown. Gamboa tries to sprawl out of it but Patryk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gamboa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Patryk slaps away a takedown attempt from Gamboa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Patryk.
Guilherme Gamboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukasz Patryk.
Gamboa tries for a takedown but Patryk circles away easily
and Patryk counters with a straight right hand.
Gamboa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Gamboa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Patryk is trying to maintain the position but Gamboa is very close to passing his half guard.
Gamboa working over Patryk with some ground and pound. Patryk looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#CUT#It looks like Lukasz Patryk has been cut.#T1#
Gamboa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gamboa lands strikes from half guard.#CUT#The cut above Lukasz Patryk's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gamboa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gamboa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Patryk tries to roll over but Gamboa keeps him under control.
Gamboa lands strikes from half guard.#CUT#Lukasz Patryk's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Guilherme Gamboa!
Guilherme Gamboa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Lukasz Patryk stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will never give up! '.

Event: CCC 19 Creenshaw vs Sitsongrit
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Rojas throws a hook to the side of Jaska's head but Jaska sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rojas swings for the body but Jaska moves out of range.
Jaska went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A jab from Rojas does it's job there.
Ivan Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rojas digs a good body shot into Jaska's ribs.
Jaska slips under a jab from Rojas.
Jaska seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rojas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jaska went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jaska takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1##KD2#
Rojas lands a left and a right that send Jaska crashing to the mat, dazed. Rojas thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Jaska is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Taistelu Jaska has been cut.
Rojas shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Jaska takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Rojas sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Jaska bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Rojas!
Taistelu Jaska spoke after the fight, saying 'Well.. atleast I have h*es.'.

Event: CCC 19 Creenshaw vs Sitsongrit
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Hillburn throws a jab but it's blocked by Rajcevski.
Rajcevski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rajcevski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rajcevski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hillburn.
Hillburn lands a high kick!
Rajcevski swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Rajcevski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hillburn tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rajcevski is in Hillburn's guard.
Rajcevski trying to control but Hillburn is working from the bottom.
Rajcevski controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hillburn is controlling Rajcevski's posture.
Hillburn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1##SUB#
Hillburn looking for a guillotine here but Rajcevski defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hillburn keeping moving, preventing Rajcevski from controlling successfully.
Rajcevski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hillburn haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hillburn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rajcevski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hillburn circles away.
Rajcevski takes a swing at Hillburn's ribcage but misses. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rajcevski fails with a takedown attempt.
Bobby Hillburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimche Rajcevski.
Rajcevski fails with a takedown attempt.
Hillburn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rajcevski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rajcevski fails with the takedown.
Hillburn throwing a counter right hand but Rajcevski manages to avoid it.
Rajcevski shoots and misses
and Hillburn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rajcevski tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Hillburn counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T3#
Rajcevski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hillburn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rajcevski's head.
Rajcevski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hillburn manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Rajcevski drops back looking for a leg! Hillburn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hillburn manages to kick Rajcevski off! Rajcevski jumps back into Hillburn's guard.
Hillburn is looking to stand up but Rajcevski isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Hillburn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hillburn wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rajcevski is now in half guard.
Rajcevski stops Hillburn from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Rajcevski seems to be looking for submissions.
Rajcevski wants to take a breather but Hillburn is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Rajcevski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hillburn wants to control the action here but instead Rajcevski manages to pass to full mount!
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 Bobby Hillburn 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.#R2#
Rajcevski throws a series of punches but Hillburn moves out of range.
Hillburn is looking to counter punch.
Hillburn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rajcevski lands a slapping body shot.
Rajcevski shoots in for a double leg but Hillburn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rajcevski shoots for a takedown but Hillburn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dimche Rajcevski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rajcevski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hillburn but Hillburn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hillburn fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rajcevski just manages to avoid it.
Bobby Hillburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimche Rajcevski.
Rajcevski walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hillburn lands a glancing blow to the side of Rajcevski's head.#TD2#
Rajcevski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hillburn to the mat! Hillburn manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rajcevski trying to control but Hillburn is working from the bottom.
Hillburn doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #T1#
Rajcevski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hillburn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hillburn has Rajcevski pulled in close to control his posture.
Hillburn keeping moving, preventing Rajcevski from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hillburn looking for subs off his back but Rajcevski has passed one foot through into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rajcevski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hillburn keeps working.
Rajcevski is pressing down on Hillburn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hillburn is holding on for now.
Hillburn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rajcevski on the ground.
Hillburn trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Rajcevski manages to pass to mount! #SUB2#
Rajcevski looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hillburn manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rajcevski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Hillburn is defending against the submission attempts here by Rajcevski. #SUB2#
Rajcevski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hillburn has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Hillburn looking for a kimura from the bottom but Rajcevski passes into side control!#SUB2#
Rajcevski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hillburn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hillburn tries to get out of the position.#T4##SUB2#
Rajcevski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hillburn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rajcevski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hillburn keeps working.
Hillburn throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hillburn struggling a bit here.
Rajcevski passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hillburn!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dimche Rajcevski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Rajcevski shoots in for a takedown but Hillburn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hillburn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rajcevski fails with the takedown
and Hillburn counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Rajcevski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hillburn pushes Rajcevski off but Rajcevski dives into side control.
Rajcevski trying to control the position but Hillburn is working away. #SUB2#
Rajcevski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hillburn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hillburn is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rajcevski is controlling him well.#T1##SUB2#
Rajcevski tries for a kimura but Hillburn is defending well.
Hillburn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hillburn is being controlled here.
Hillburn gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Rajcevski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Hillburn is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB2#
Rajcevski has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Hillburn is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dimche Rajcevski!
An out of breath Dimche Rajcevski thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ENIGMA 195
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Night misses with a straight right.
Night moves out of range of the strikes.
Night was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A solid leg kick lands there for Laake.
Night pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Night misses.
Laake throws out a counter right but Night avoids it with no problem.
Night uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laake.
Laake has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Night finds it's way round the side to connect with Laake's head. #CUT#It looks like Yngve Laake has been cut.
Laake throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Night looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Laake defending well as Night loads up on a big left hand.
Laake looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#KD#
Night drops Laake with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Laake looks back up at him and smiles so Night waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laake misses with a few strikes there.
Night walks into a left hand. #CUT2#It looks like Werewolf Night has been cut.
Night throws the left hand but Laake avoids the punch easily.
Laake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Night throws a body shot but no joy.
Laake throws a quick inside leg kick.
Night loads up on a big right hand but Laake slips the punch.
That kick from Laake tenderised Night's leg. Night is trying to keep his angry face on.
Laake comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Laake lands a jab to Night's midsection.#T1#
Night slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Night on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Night is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Laake connects with a good right hand that stumbles Night. Night circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Laake with a jab.
Night misses with an uppercut. Laake saw that one coming.
Laake swings for the body but Night moves out of range.
Laake throws the kick towards the body but Night avoids it.
Laake throws a jab when Night was well out of range.#KD#
Night lands a big uppercut and Laake crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Laake looks OK. Night waves Laake back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Night fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Laake. That snapped Night's head back. #CUT2#Werewolf Night's cut is getting worse.
Night throws a hook but Laake blocks it.
Night waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laake.
Both fighters circling a little - Laake finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #KD2#
Laake drops Night with a beautiful combination! Night stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Laake is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Night is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Laake. #T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Night checks a leg kick.
Laake is looking to slow Night down with leg kicks.
Night steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laake.
Night jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laake is looking for the big counter here.
Laake lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Night slips under a jab.
A big right from Night misses.
Some wild striking there from Night.
Night is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT2#Werewolf Night's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Night with a jab.#CUT#That has opened up Yngve Laake's cut even more.
Night is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Laake lands a jab to Night's midsection.
Night connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Laake momentarily.
Night misses with a hook. Laake ducked under it nicely.
Laake has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Laake's corner calls for a 1-2. Laake obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Laake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Night.
Laake unleashes a big counter combination but Night bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Laake has knocked Night down with a huge combo! Laake steps away and waves a wobbly Night back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Night is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Night missing with a left hand there. Laake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Laake! But no joy.
Laake cracks a nice hook into Night's ribs.
Laake ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Night out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yngve Laake!
After winning the bout, Yngve Laake thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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