Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 259
Date: Jun 14, 2023

#R1#
Manowaru throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Manowaru!
Manowaru loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Manowaru uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Manowaru was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Manowaru has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas in the buildup to the fight.
Manowaru swings widly with a right hand
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Manowaru cracks Knox with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manowaru.
Manowaru misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knox lands an overhand right.#T1#
Jab from Manowaru.
Knox throws a poor cross that misses
and Manowaru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manowaru missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Manowaru misses with a looping left.
Manowaru misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Knox bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Manowaru's head backwards.
Knox connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice shot by Knox.
Manowaru closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Knox looks to throw the jab but Manowaru is out of range.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox misses with an uppercut
enabling Manowaru to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manowaru lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Knox backs up against the cage.
Manowaru misses with the combination.
Manowaru misses with a lunging right hand
and Manowaru takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Manowaru uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Manowaru feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Knoxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Knox missing with a left hand there. Manowaru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manowaru throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Manowaru rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Manowaru swings widly with a right hand
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Knox misses with a hook.
Manowaru misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Knox staying out of range there.
Knox throws out a counter right but Manowaru avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Manowaru looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
A big left from Manowaru misses.
Knox throws out a counter right but Manowaru avoids it with no problem.
Knox cracks Manowaru with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Manowaru throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manowaru misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheers as Knox lands an impressive looking overhand right. Manowaru doesn't seem phased though.
Manowaru misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a big head kick but Manowaru shrugs it off.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knox.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yardbird Knox will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Manowaru throws a lazy uppercut
and Manowaru takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manowaru lands a head shot.
Knox digs a good hook to Manowaru's body.
Manowaru pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Manowaru.
Nice uppercut there from Manowaru.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Manowaru scores with a nice strike.
Knox lands a really nice looking cross but Manowaru seems unphased. #T1#
Knox defending well as Manowaru loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Manowaru throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Knox is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Knox throws a left and a right that both miss
and Manowaru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manowaru lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#It looks like Yardbird Knox has been cut.
Manowaru throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Manowaru connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Manowaru misses with a hook
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manowaru walks into a straight right hand from Knox.
Manowaru missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manowaru misses with a straight left.
Knox lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
Manowaru moves away from the strike by Knox.
Manowaru is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Knox has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knox there as he acknowledges the shot.
Manowaru slips under a jab.
Manowaru lands a glancing blow to the side of Knox's head.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manowaru.
Manowaru swings widly with a right hand
and Knox counters with a big head kick but Manowaru shrugs it off.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Manowaru slips the punch.
Manowaru is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Knox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Knox staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.#T4#
Manowaru blocks a head kick by Knox.
Knox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
No joy there for Manowaru, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Manowaru throws a right hand that misses
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manowaru.
Manowaru throws a right hand that misses
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Manowaru's corner calls for a 1-2. Manowaru obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big right from Knox misses.
Manowaru swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
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 Hiro Manowaru will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yardbird Knox's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Manowaru misses with a left hand
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A punch combination from Manowaru misses.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Manowaru slips a jab from Knox.
Knox moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A swing and a miss from Manowaru.
Knox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manowaru.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Manowaru on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Manowaru throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manowaru.
Knox slips a straight right by Manowaru.
Knox throws a lazy uppercut
letting Manowaru counter with a right hand.
Manowaru misses with a wild combination.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knox scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Manowaru jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Knox misses.
Manowaru misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Manowaru. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Manowaru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Manowaru throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Manowaru throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Manowaru.
Hiro Manowaru is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Knox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Manowaru misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Knox scores with a jab to the head.
Manowaru throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Manowaru moved out of range.
Manowaru stalks Knox and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Knox's face. Knox staggers backwards, shaken.#T4#
Manowaru throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Manowaru avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manowaru throws a series of punches but Knox moves out of range.
Manowaru throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox blocks a jab.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Manowaru's head but Manowaru sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manowaru throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knox.

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 Hiro Manowaru.
Well Manowaru 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hiro Manowaru!
An out of breath Hiro Manowaru thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Yardbird Knox was interviewed post fight and said 'If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2023

#R1#
Nilsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nilsson shoots in for a double leg but Hughes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nilsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hughes.
Hughes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hughes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Nilsson dives in and scores a takedown into Hughes's guard.
Hughes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hughes wants to control from the top but Nilsson keeps moving.
Hughes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nilsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hughes.
Hughes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nilsson keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nilsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hughes is aware though and is defending well.
Hughes advances position into side control!#T1#
Hughes is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nilsson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nilsson tries to buck Hughes off but Hughes is having none of it.
Hughes remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Nilsson is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Hughes crashes against the mat.
Nilsson tries to bench press Hughes off him but Hughes keeps the position.
Hughes is looking to take a break and control but Nilsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nilsson tries to improve position but can't.
Nilsson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nilsson tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Nilsson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hughes is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hughes misses with a head shot.
Hughes wants to control the pace but Nilsson is squirming around nicely.
Nilsson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nilsson blocking the ground and pound.
Nilsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Hughes has a good base and remains in mount.
Hughes throws some wild stikes that Nilsson manages to avoid easily.
Hughes unloads with some shots from mount but Nilsson bucks and avoids them well.
Hughes throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hughes throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Poor strikes thrown by Hughes there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hughes throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hughes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hughes throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T3#
Hughes throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Nilsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Hughes has a good base and remains in mount.
Hughes misses with a head shot.
Nilsson regains half guard.
Hughes thows a huge punch but Nilsson dodges it nicely.
Nilsson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hughes on the ground.
Still in half guard, Hughes seems content to control.
Hughes not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Nilsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hughes wants to take a breather but Nilsson is having none of it. #SUB#
Nilsson looking for submissions off his back.
Hughes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nilsson defending well though.
Hughes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nilsson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
Hughes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hughes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nilsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Nilsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hughes controlling the action here.
Hughes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nilsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nilsson blocking the ground and pound.
Nilsson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hughes tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nilsson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hughes.
Hughes throws some wild stikes that Nilsson manages to avoid easily.
Hughes throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hughes throws some wild stikes that Nilsson manages to avoid easily.
Nilsson working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harrison Hughes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nilsson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hughes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hughes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hughes scores with a head kick. Nilsson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Good leg kick by Hughes.
Nilsson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hughes. That one must have hurt.
Nilsson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hughes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hughes scores with a push kick.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Hughes! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Harrison Hughes!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2023

#R1#
Richardson throws a head kick that half lands.
Richardson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wallin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wallin dives in and grabs Richardson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Richardson pushes down on Wallin's head and hops out.
Wallin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Richardson. That one must have hurt.
Klas Wallin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richardson throws a head kick that Wallin semi-blocks.
Wallin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Richardson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wallin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Richardson throws a nice head kick! #ROC#Wallin is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallin shoots in but no luck this time.
Wallin is still on wobbly legs! Can Richardson finish him?
Tunch Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klas Wallin.
Wallin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Richardson.
Wallin seems to have recovered his senses.
Richardson throws a quick head kick that knocks Wallin silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Richardson is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tunch Richardson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2023

#R1#
Corleone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nilsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Nilsson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Corleone's waist but Corleone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nilsson off to one side. #TD2#
Corleone closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nilsson did well to prevent Corleone getting side control.
Corleone takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nilsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Corleone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Corleone's back!
Corleone is trying to get back to his feet but Nilsson has full control of the position and if anything, Corleone has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Nilsson connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Corleone to escape the position.
Corleone trying to get back to his feet but Nilsson is in full control for now.
Corleone is keeping busy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corleone trying to get back to his feet but Nilsson is in full control for now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#ES2#
Corleone manages to escape to his feet.
Nilsson darts in looking for a takedown but Corleone gets double underhooks and turns Nilsson into the cage.
Nilsson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Corleone gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Nilsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corleone stops a takedown attempt from Nilsson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Corleone creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Nilsson can't get the takedown. #KD2#
Corleone has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Nilsson goes down! Corleone dives on top of him - Nilsson manages to get guard. #ROC2#Nilsson is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Johan Nilsson has been cut.
Nilsson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nilsson tries to get out of the position.
Corleone works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Oh Nilsson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Corleone connects with a nice short shot to Nilsson's temple.
Corleone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Corleone creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Nilsson is out cold and this one is all over! Corleone climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vito Corleone!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Vito Corleone made sure he mentioned Laundry only , along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 251
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1#
Barnes scores with a jab.
Barnes misses with a hook
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab lands there for Knox.
Knox slips under a jab from Barnes.
Barnes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Knox thuds his right hand into Barnes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Knox throws a head kick that misses.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Barnes throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Drew Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Barnes throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Barnes misses with a hook
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice cross by Barnes.#T1#
Barnes tried to score with a low kick but Knox checks it.
Barnes connects with a single shot there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knox.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox misses with a double jab.
Barnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes misses with a takedown
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab, jab by Knox - just one landing.
Knox is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Barnes or perhaps it was just good defense by Knox, which made it look bad. #T2#
Knox misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Barnes.
Barnes looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Barnes cracks Knox with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes shoots for a takedown but Knox saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yardbird Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drew Barnes.
A slow jab from Barnes misses its intended target.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barnes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes slips under a jab from Knox.
A low kick from Barnes is predictable there
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Barnes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Knox is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Barnes needs to keep his hands up - Knox had a free shot at his head there.
Barnes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Barnes.
Barnes takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox misses with a hook.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Yardbird Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes throws a solid leg kick but Knox takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barnes.
Barnes misses with a left hand
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Barnes misses with a hook
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnes throws a right hand that Knox ducks under and follows up with a left that Knox also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Barnes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Knox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes throws a right hand that Knox ducks under and follows up with a left that Knox also avoids with ease.
Barnes scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
Barnes tries to score with a low kick but Knox moves his leg out of the way.
Barnes lands with a cross.
Barnes slips a jab from Knox.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yardbird Knox 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#
Knox connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barnes misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Barnes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Barnes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnes feints and then cracks Knox's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Knox down.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Knox as he avoids it easily.
Barnes slips a jab from Knox.
Barnes misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Barnes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Knox slips a straight right by Barnes.#T1#
Barnes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Decent striking displayed by Knox there.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Barnes might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Knox has got the better of the exchanges.
A big left from Barnes misses.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
A head kick misses from Knox.
Knox takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barnes connects with a single shot there.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around?#T2#
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Knox is looking to counter with head kicks.
Knox checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barnes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barnes throws a solid leg kick but Knox takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barnes.
Barnes swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Knox pinned against the cage. Knox gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Some wild striking there from Barnes. #T3#
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Barnes throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Knox has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knox there as he acknowledges the shot.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Knox misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Barnes with the inside leg kick.
Knox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barnes throws a combination that misses
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Barnes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox misses the jab.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barnes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Knox scores with a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Knox misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Barnes shoots in looking for a takedown but Knox manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barnes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yardbird Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drew Barnes.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Barnes misses with a left hand
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yardbird Knox dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##KD#
Knox sends Barnes crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Knox is motioning to the referee to let Barnes up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Barnes is rocked!
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnes.
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Barnes seems to have recovered his senses.
Barnes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Knox misses with a combination #TD2#
and Barnes counters with a shoot takedown. Knox fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Knox trying to keep a closed guard but Barnes is proving a slippery customer.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes throwing strikes but missing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barnes forces his way into half guard.
Knox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barnes on the ground.
Knox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnes. #T2#
Barnes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnes trying to control from Knox's half guard. Knox has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Barnes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barnes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Barnes scoring with punches from side control.
Knox is working to avoid the ground and pound but Barnes connects with a decent elbow.
Knox gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Barnes working over Knox with some ground and pound. Knox looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Barnes works his way into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox is looking to improve his position but Barnes isn't that keen on the idea.
Barnes working the ground and pound effectively.
Drew Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CUT2#It looks like Yardbird Knox has been cut.
Barnes lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Barnes cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #CUT2#Yardbird Knox's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnes postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Knox in real trouble here! The ref calls for Knox to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drew Barnes!
A relieved looking Drew Barnes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Yardbird Knox stepped up to the mic, saying 'If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2023

#R1#
Lindstrom tries to clinch but Dufort moves out of range.
Dufort is looking to counter punch.
Dufort misses the shot to the body.
Lindstrom steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dufort.
Lindstrom tries to land a body kick
and Dufort counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dufort really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lindstrom is looking to clinch.
Lindstrom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dufort.
Lindstrom with the counter takedown but Dufort avoids it easily.
Dufort definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lindstrom jabs Dufort to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lindstrom closes the distance and clinches up with Dufort, looking for a takedown. Lindstrom pushes Dufort against the cage but Dufort circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dufort lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindstrom tries a head kick but it misses.
Dufort was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dufort keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Lindstrom throws a combination that misses
and Dufort counters with a straight right hand.
Lindstrom is looking to clinch.
Lindstrom with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lindstrom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Max Dufort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Einar Lindstrom.
Dufort circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lindstrom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lindstrom is looking to clinch but Dufort is avoiding it. #CL2#
Lindstrom gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lindstrom jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dufort walks away with a smile on his face. Lindstrom gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lindstrom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dufort.
Lindstrom wants to clinch but Dufort slips to the side
and Dufort counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Einar Lindstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Lindstrom closes the distance but Dufort moves to the side
enabling Dufort to counter with a crisp jab.
Dufort is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lindstrom shoots and misses
and Dufort counters with a stiff right hand.
Lindstrom fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dufort was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lindstrom throws a head kick that misses.
Lindstrom looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dufort leaves Lindstrom with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dufort swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dufort is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lindstrom has his takedown stuffed
and Dufort counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Lindstrom tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dufort cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lindstrom gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dufort connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lindstrom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dufort.
It looked like Dufort wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lindstrom tries for a takedown but Dufort circles away easily
letting Dufort counter with a right hand.
Jab from Dufort.
Lindstrom doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lindstrom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Max Dufort is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
A shot to the body from Lindstrom misses
and Dufort counters with a nice uppercut.
Lindstrom slips under a jab from Dufort.#CL2#
Lindstrom takes the fight into the clinch.
Lindstrom wants to take the fight to the mat but Dufort manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lindstrom misses with an elbow strike.
Lindstrom has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dufort is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dufort wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lindstrom is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dufort to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Dufort breaks the clinch.
Dufort is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lindstrom fails with the takedown.
Dufort bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lindstrom's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Dufort dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dufort connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lindstrom shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dufort as he avoids it easily.
Dufort appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lindstrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lindstrom shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dufort but Dufort pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lindstrom swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dufort counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lindstrom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lindstrom changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lindstrom moves in looking to clinch but Dufort pushes him off.
It looked like Dufort wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dufort looks to land a right hand but Lindstrom moved out of range.
Lindstrom wants to counter with a clinch but Dufort pushes him away.
Dufort scores with a nice strike.
Lindstrom closes the distance but Dufort moves to the side
and Dufort cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Lindstrom darts in looking for a takedown but Dufort gets double underhooks and turns Lindstrom into the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Dufort on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Max Dufort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Einar Lindstrom.
Lindstrom tries to clinch
and Lindstrom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lindstrom with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lindstrom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lindstrom moves away from the strike by Dufort.
Lindstrom has his takedown stuffed
and Dufort cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dufort stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dufort wants it to stay on the feet.
Dufort was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dufort cracks Lindstrom with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lindstrom is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dufort is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Lindstrom wants to clinch but Dufort slips to the side
and Dufort counters with a left to the body.
Lindstrom throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dufort's waist but Dufort gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lindstrom off to one side.
Lindstrom shoots in for a double leg but Dufort sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lindstrom has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lindstrom is breathing heavily.
Dufort scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lindstrom fails with the takedown
letting Dufort counter with a right hand.
Dufort is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lindstrom can do to turn this around?
Nice shot lands for Dufort.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dufort darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dufort misses with a looping left.
Lindstrom shoots in but Dufort avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dufort was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Lindstrom with a poor takedown
and Lindstrom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dufort throws a jab when Lindstrom was well out of range.
Dufort bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lindstrom's head backwards.
Lindstrom goes for a double leg but Dufort avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dufort continues to drive forward.
It looked like Dufort wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lindstrom fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dufort avoids it really well and circles away.
Dufort is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lindstrom fails with a takedown attempt.
Dufort swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Lindstrom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dufort is looking for a counter combo.
Lindstrom has a takedown stuffed.
Lindstrom shoots for a takedown but Dufort saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lindstrom wants to clinch up but Dufort keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Dufort wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Max Dufort is winning the standup battle so far.
Lindstrom closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dufort counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lindstrom shoots in looking for a takedown but Dufort manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lindstrom's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Dufort dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Lindstrom looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Dufort misses the target.
Dufort connects with a nice looking jab.
Lindstrom shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lindstrom misses with a takedown attempt - Dufort sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dufort swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Dufort.
Lindstrom is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dufort jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lindstrom fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Dufort wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lindstrom shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dufort as he avoids it easily.
Max Dufort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Einar Lindstrom.#T1#
Lindstrom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lindstrom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lindstrom moves out of range as Dufort strikes.
Lindstrom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dufort.
Lindstrom closes the distance but Dufort moves to the side
and Dufort connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lindstrom drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Dufort throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lindstrom is trying desperately to land a takedown but Dufort is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Lindstrom.
A big left from Dufort misses.
Lindstrom throws a lazy head kick
and Dufort counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dufort changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Dufort tries to bum rush Lindstrom with a series of wild strikes but Lindstrom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lindstrom shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dufort sprawls well. Dufort wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lindstrom gets slowly back to his feet.
Jab, jab by Dufort - just one landing.
Dufort throws a body shot but no joy.
Lindstrom shoots in for a takedown but Dufort shows good takedown defense.
Lindstrom shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dufort counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Dufort connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circling - Dufort throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Einar Lindstrom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lindstrom doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dufort connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lindstrom takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lindstrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lindstrom fails to land the takedown.
Dufort is looking to counter punch.
Dufort lands a jab-cross combination. #T4#
Lindstrom shoots in looking for a takedown but Dufort manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lindstrom's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dufort slaps away a takedown attempt from Lindstrom, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dufort was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dufort connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lindstrom drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lindstrom takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lindstrom shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lindstrom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:25
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:25

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 246
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Slugger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
A jab from Slugger misses.
Slugger misses with a body shot.
Slugger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slugger throws a low kick but Knox moves out of range easily.
Knox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Slugger falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Slugger throws a body shot but no joy.
Slugger looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Slugger throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
Slugger connects with a body shot that sends Knox's belly button to the back.
Slugger catches Knox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#It looks like Yardbird Knox has been cut.#T2#
Slugger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Slugger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Slugger manages to avoid it.
Slugger throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Slugger moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Knox slips a jab from Slugger.
Knox throws a quick counter head kick but Slugger was just out of range.
A slow jab from Slugger misses its intended target.
Knox throws a counter high kick but Slugger was just alert enough to avoid it.#T3#
Slugger lands a slapping body shot.
Slugger throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Slugger manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Slugger.
Nice straight punches there by Slugger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Slugger.
Slugger misses with a straight right.
It looked like Knox was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Slugger.#T4#
Slugger misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Slugger throws a leg kick
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Slugger manages to avoid it.
Slugger thows a leg kick but Knox checks it
and Knox counters with a big head kick but Slugger shrugs it off.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Slugger scores with a kick to the body.
Lou Slugger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slugger throws a good cross that connects.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Slugger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yardbird Knox's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A big left from Slugger misses.
Knox throws a quick counter head kick but Slugger was just out of range.
Slugger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Slugger.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Slugger throws a front kick that sends Knox stumbling back into the cage.
Slugger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slugger scores with a jab to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slugger throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Slugger. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slugger. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slugger throws a push kick but Knox slaps the foot to one side.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Slugger misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Slugger connects with a single shot there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Slugger. That's going to slow Knox down. #T2#
A nice combination there by Slugger. #CUT2#Yardbird Knox's cut is getting worse.
Slugger throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Slugger misses with a hook
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slugger misses with a body punch
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Slugger misses.
Knox throws a counter high kick but Slugger was just alert enough to avoid it.
Knox moves away from the strike by Slugger. #T3#
Slugger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Slugger throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a head kick.
Knox is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Slugger misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slugger just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox thinks about countering with a head kick.
A jab from Slugger misses.
Knox is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
Slugger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox thinks about countering with a head kick.
Slugger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Slugger fails to land with a series of punches.
Slugger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knox momentarily.
Slugger motions for Knox to come forward. Slugger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slugger tries to score with a low kick but Knox moves his leg out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Slugger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yardbird Knox's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Slugger.
Slugger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Slugger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Slugger. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slugger just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox thinks about countering with a head kick.
Slugger lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Slugger misses with a hook
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
A quick step to the side and Knox tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slugger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slugger swings widly with a right hand
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Slugger looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Knox looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Slugger throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Slugger throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Slugger connects with a crisp jab.
Slugger misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Slugger throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Slugger misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Slugger. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox thinks about countering with a head kick.
Slugger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Knox's head backwards.
Slugger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Slugger.
Knox thinks about countering with a head kick.
Slugger throws a right hand that misses
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slugger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Knox checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Slugger scores with a jab to the head.
Slugger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Slugger misses.
Knox is looking to counter with head kicks.
Slugger misses with a hook
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knox chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Slugger can pounce on him.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lou Slugger!
After the fight, Lou Slugger was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Yardbird Knox stepped up to the mic, saying 'If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet.'.

Event: FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R6
Date: Mar 31, 2023

#R1#
Bosnic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Seagal but Seagal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Seagal throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Bosnic counters with a takedown into side control.
Bosnic working the body and head with strikes. #SUB#
Bosnic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bosnic working the ground and pound.#SUB#
Bosnic is trying to get an arm triangle but Seagal is defending well. #SUB#
Bosnic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seagal taking punishment in the form of punches. #T1##SUB#
Bosnic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Bosnic tries for a kimura but Seagal is defending well.
Seagal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bosnic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Bosnic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Seagal being controlled for a moment.
Seagal is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T2#
Seagal seems a little lost for a moment, as Bosnic dominates the positioning.
Seagal is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Bosnic tries for a kimura but Seagal is defending well.
Seagal tries to escape but Bosnic is in control.
Bosnic scores with punches from side control.
Bosnic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Seagal keeps working. #T3#
Bosnic landing strikes.
Bosnic lands an elbow.
Bosnic has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bosnic working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB#
Bosnic tries for a kimura but Seagal is defending well.
Bosnic controlling the position from side mount. #SUB#
Bosnic is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Seagal has escaped the position, nice work there.
Seagal takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T4#
Seagal wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Seagal is not content to let Bosnic control the position.
Seagal is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Seagal being controlled for a moment.
Seagal is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Seagal tries to escape back to his feet but Bosnic has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Seagal's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Seagal is tapping! Bosnic saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Admir Bosnic!
The defeated Steven Seagal had this to say: 'My new movie called Buffet Siege 2 is coming straight to dvd. You can order it now for $50 on my website StevenSeagalBullshido.com I'm moving to London since I've recently signed for 300 FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP and plan to take that belt, so watch your ass son this guy ain't playing with fire no more!'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 239
Date: Mar 19, 2023

#R1#
Outlaw closes this distance looking for a takedown but Knox circles away.
Knox moves out of range as Outlaw strikes.
Knox is looking for the big counter here.
Nice body kick there by Outlaw.
The Devils Outlaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Outlaw closes the distance looking to clinch
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Outlaw throws a lazy uppercut
and Outlaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Outlaw tries to score a power double leg takedown but Knox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Outlaw somewhat.
Knox appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outlaw gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Devils Outlaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Outlaw has his takedown stuffed
and Knox counters with a left and a right that stings Outlaw.
Outlaw shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knox throws a big counter head kick but Outlaw avoids it with no problem.
Knox stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knox wants it to stay on the feet.
Knox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Outlaw.
Knox slips a straight right by Outlaw.
Outlaw tries to clinch up but Knox circles away and keeps his distance.
Knox shapes to counter with a head kick.
Knox displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Outlaw.
Knox throws a big counter head kick but Outlaw avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Outlaw.
Outlaw tries to clinch up
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Outlaw tries to clinch but Knox is having none of it.
Knox is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Outlaw tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Outlaw misses with a double jab
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Outlaw tries to clinch but Knox moves out of range.
Outlaw scores with a one two! Knox had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#It looks like Yardbird Knox has been cut.#T3#
Outlaw tries for a takedown but Knox circles away easily
and Knox counters with a head kick. That will keep Outlaw thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Yardbird Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knox keeps the fight on the outside.
Outlaw closes the distance looking to clinch
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Outlaw throws a head kick that misses #KD2#
and Knox counters with a head kick that drops Outlaw to the mat! Outlaw scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Outlaw is rocked!
Outlaw throws a lazy head kick
and Knox counters with a huge left! Outlaw is in big trouble! He's backing up but Knox isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Outlaw from any more damage. A dominating finish by Knox!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yardbird Knox!
Yardbird Knox seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2023

#R1#
Oreilly moves out of range of the strikes.
Oreilly misses with a hook
and Gunnarsson counters with a straight right hand.
Oreilly throws a lazy uppercut
and Gunnarsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Oreilly throws a lazy uppercut
and Oreilly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oreilly swings widly with a right hand
and Gunnarsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oreilly throws a right hand that misses
letting Gunnarsson counter with a right hand.
Oreilly looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Oreilly missing with a left hand there. Gunnarsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Oreilly backs away, Gunnarsson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Oreilly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gunnarsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gunnarsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Oreilly misses with a straight right.
Gunnarsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Oreilly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Gunnarsson misses the target.
Gunnarsson blocks a head kick by Oreilly .
A little feinted left hand from Gunnarsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oreilly throws a hook but Gunnarsson avoids it easily.
Oreilly throws a sloppy head kick and Gunnarsson moves out of range easily.
Gunnarsson lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunnarsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oreilly looks winded!#T1#
Oreilly misses with a right hand
and Oreilly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oreilly gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC#Oreilly is rocked!
Gunnarsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Oreilly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oreilly misses with an uppercut
and Gunnarsson counters with a right hand to the body.
Gunnarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oreilly .
Gunnarsson digs a good hook to Oreilly 's body.
Oreilly takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gunnarsson walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Oreilly drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Gunnarsson swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Oreilly 's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Gunnarsson!
Jon Gunnarsson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Keller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Keller looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Suzuki misses with a looping right.
Suzuki looks to land a left hand but Keller moved out of range nicely.
Suzuki swings widly with a right hand
enabling Keller to counter with a crisp jab.
Suzuki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keller.
Keller is looking to counter punch.
Chibi Suzuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suzuki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Suzuki lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Leon Keller has been cut.
Keller moves out of range as Suzuki strikes.
It looked like Keller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Keller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Suzuki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Suzuki cracks Keller with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Suzuki has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Keller to stand back up!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suzuki throws a shot from downtown. Keller moves away and avoids it.
Keller slips under a jab.
A big right from Suzuki misses. #T1#
Suzuki misses with an uppercut. Keller saw that one coming.
Suzuki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keller.
Suzuki misses with a looping left.
Keller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Suzuki.
Keller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Suzuki.
Keller connects with a right hand. Suzuki shakes it off.
Suzuki looks to land a right hand but Keller moved out of range.
Keller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Keller slips a jab from Suzuki.
Suzuki loads up on a big right hand but Keller slips the punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Suzuki as he connects with a hook.
Keller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Keller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Keller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suzuki.#KD2#
Suzuki cracks Keller with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Suzuki has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Keller to stand back up!#ROC2#Keller is rocked!
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!
Keller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Suzuki.
Oh Keller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Suzuki loads up on a big right hand but Keller slips the punch.
Keller seems to have got his legs back now.
Suzuki misses the jab.
Suzuki throws a hook but Keller avoids it easily.
Suzuki lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Keller up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Suzuki from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Keller's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chibi Suzuki!
Chibi Suzuki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 233
Date: Feb 22, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Lehto closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Knox.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knox avoids it.
Lehto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lehto blocks a body shot from Knox.
Lehto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Lehto cracks Knox with a nice body shot.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Lehto avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox lands a shot to the body.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lehto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knox blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Knox.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox tries a body shot but Lehto blocks it. #T1#
Lehto will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Knox up against the cage.
Lehto scores with a hook to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lehto's elbow. #BC2#
Lehto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lehto misses with a left hand
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox circles away from the clinch attempt
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lehto bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lehto throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Charon Lehto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Lehto moves to clinch but Knox breaks away
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lehto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knox.
Lehto is looking to clinch.
Lehto just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKnox.
Lehto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Knox blocks the body kick.
Lehto misses with a series of wild punches.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lehto misses with a body shot
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lehto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lehto with a hook.#T3#
Lehto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Lehto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lehto lands a head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Yardbird Knox has been cut.
Lehto misses the shot to the body.
Lehto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lehto lands with a nice body punch.
Lehto throws a lazy head kick
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lehto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Knox throws a quick counter head kick but Lehto was just out of range.
Knox avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#KD2#
Lehto lands a big head kick that sends Knox tumbling to the mat! Lehto takes a step backwards and waves Knox back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Lehto lands a big head kick that sends Knox tumbling to the mat! Lehto takes a step backwards and waves Knox back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lehto tries to clinch but Knox moves out of range.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Lehto! Knox is backing up but he can't get away as Lehto lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Knox and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Charon Lehto!
Charon Lehto thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Yardbird Knox had this to say: 'If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2023

#R1##CL#
Duffy takes the fight into the clinch.
Keller looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Still in the clinch, Duffy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Duffy lands a shoulder strike.
Duffy misses with the head strike.
Duffy throws a head punch that misses.
Duffy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kellers head.
Duffy lands a nice uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Leon Keller has been cut.
Duffy gets through Keller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Duffy misses with the head strike.
Duffy lands a left hand.
A short right from Duffy.
Duffy lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#Keller is rocked!
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!
Duffy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keller is still on wobbly legs! Can Duffy finish him?
Duffy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Duffy creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Keller with a big uppercut! Keller tries to clinch up but Duffy pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Keller to the mat! Keller covers up and Duffy unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bob Duffy!
After winning the bout, Bob Duffy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Gunnarsson.
Holmes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Holmes.
Gunnarsson blocks a jab.
Holmes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gunnarsson throwing a counter right hand but Holmes manages to avoid it.
Holmes misses with a double jab
letting Gunnarsson counter with a right hand.
Holmes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#It looks like Jon Gunnarsson has been cut.
Gunnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holmes.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Holmes has knocked Gunnarsson down with a huge combo! Holmes steps away and waves a wobbly Gunnarsson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holmes throws a nice looking combination but Gunnarsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gunnarsson throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#It looks like Tucker Holmes has been cut.
Holmes misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Gunnarsson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Holmes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gunnarsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Gunnarsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Holmes fails to land with a series of punches.
Gunnarsson staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Gunnarsson misses the target.
Tucker Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes throws a poor cross that misses
and Gunnarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Holmes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gunnarsson misses with a body shot.
A head kick by Holmes misses
and Holmes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holmes needs to keep his hands up - Gunnarsson had a free shot at his head there.
Holmes throws a sloppy head kick and Gunnarsson moves out of range easily.
Gunnarsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Holmes looks winded!
Holmes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holmes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gunnarsson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Holmes walks into a straight right hand from Gunnarsson.
Holmes throws a lazy uppercut
and Gunnarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunnarsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice shot by Gunnarsson.#CUT#That has opened up Tucker Holmes's cut even more.
Holmes missing with a left hand there. Gunnarsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gunnarsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gunnarsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Holmes's head.
Holmes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gunnarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holmes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gunnarsson lands with a hook. Holmes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Holmes throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Gunnarsson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Holmes! Gunnarsson lets Holmes back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Holmes is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Tucker Holmes's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses
and Gunnarsson scores with a counter punch that sends Holmes to the canvas! Gunnarsson smells blood - he's punishing Holmes with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Holmes has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Gunnarsson!
Jon Gunnarsson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
Oreilly loads up on a big right hand but Keller slips the punch.
Keller is breathing heavily.
Keller ducks under a wild hook from Oreilly .
It looked like Keller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Keller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Keller lands with an uppercut that bounces Oreilly off the cage and back into range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keller. Oreilly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keller moves away from the strike by Oreilly .
Jab by Oreilly .
Keller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oreilly takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Keller.
Keller ducks under a wild hook from Oreilly .
Keller appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Oreilly misses with a double jab
and Keller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Oreilly throws a jab when Keller was well out of range.
Keller is looking to counter punch.
Keller misses with a series of wild punches.
Keller misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Oreilly counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Keller will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Keller has momentary wrist control but Oreilly slips an elbow through the middle.
Keller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Keller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oreilly .
Oreilly working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Keller's head.
Oreilly postures up and lands a big shot to Keller's brow. #T2#
Oreilly scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oreilly landing some decent shots from guard.
Oreilly looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Keller has momentary wrist control but Oreilly slips an elbow through the middle.
Oreilly trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Keller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oreilly .
Oreilly cracks Keller with a solid left hand.
Oreilly postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oreilly lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Keller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oreilly postures up and lands a big shot to Keller's brow.
Oreilly working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Keller's head.
Keller working a defensive guard here.
Oreilly missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oreilly content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oreilly throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oreilly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Keller takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T4#
Oreilly throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Keller counters with a straight right hand.
Oreilly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oreilly throws a head kick that misses
enabling Keller to counter with a crisp jab.
Oreilly misses with a wild combination.
Keller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oreilly throws a hook but Keller blocks it.
It looked like Keller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Keller slips under a jab from Oreilly .
A telegraphed right hand from Keller misses the target.
Oreilly misses with a hook. Keller ducked under it nicely.
Keller throwing a counter right hand but Oreilly manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cooper Oreilly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leon Keller's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Keller misses with a straight right.
Oreilly tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Leon Keller is winning the standup battle so far.
Oreilly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head kick by Oreilly misses
and Keller counters with a straight right hand.
Oreilly misses with a right hand
and Keller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oreilly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oreilly throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Oreilly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Keller throws a hook but Oreilly blocks it.
Oreilly throws a nice looking combination but Keller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oreilly was well out of range. Poor timing from Keller.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Keller throws a looping overhand right but Oreilly ducks down to avoid it.
Keller swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Keller has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Keller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A swing and a miss from Oreilly .
Keller is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Keller throws a hook but Oreilly avoids it easily.
Oreilly looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Keller throws an overhand right that lands on Oreilly 's shoulder, as Oreilly tries to avoid the shot.
Keller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Keller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oreilly .
Keller misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Oreilly .
Oreilly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oreilly tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
A big left from Keller misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Oreilly darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oreilly throws a lazy uppercut
and Keller counters with a nice body shot.
Keller looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oreilly throws an overhand right that lands on Keller's shoulder, as Keller tries to avoid the shot.
Oreilly throws a lazy head kick
enabling Keller to counter with a crisp jab.
Keller lands a nice shot that snaps Oreilly 's head back.
Oreilly 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.
Oreilly throws a lazy uppercut
and Keller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cooper Oreilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keller feints a jab promting Oreilly to slip. Keller then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Oreilly slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Keller lunges at Oreilly with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Oreilly 's hand. #T3#
Oreilly works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oreilly thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Keller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Keller.
Oreilly shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Oreilly .
Oreilly misses with a straight right.
Oreilly misses with a right hand
and Keller counters with a stiff right hand.
Oreilly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keller.
A big left from Oreilly misses.
A little feinted left hand from Keller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oreilly takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Keller looks to land a right hand but Oreilly moved out of range.
Oreilly throws a sloppy head kick and Keller moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Keller misses its target.#T4#
A big left from Oreilly misses.
Keller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Keller avoids the head kick by Oreilly .
Oreilly on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oreilly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Keller circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keller lands a lovely overhand right.
Keller avoids the head kick by Oreilly .
Oreilly scores with a nice right hand.
Oreilly slips under a jab from Keller.
Oreilly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oreilly moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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 Leon Keller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leon Keller's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Keller throws a big shot that misses.
Oreilly scores with a jab to the head.
Keller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Keller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oreilly lands a really nice looking cross but Keller seems unphased.
Keller connects with a body shot that sends Oreilly 's belly button to the back.
Keller is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Oreilly throws the left hand but Keller avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oreilly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oreilly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keller defending well as Oreilly loads up on a big left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Keller connects with the punch.
Keller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oreilly .
Keller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oreilly was well out of range. Poor timing from Keller.
Oreilly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keller.
Oreilly misses with a lunging right hand
and Keller counters with a left to the body.
Keller throws a jab when Oreilly was well out of range.
Oreilly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keller.
Oreilly cracks Keller with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oreilly throws a right hand that misses
and Keller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oreilly misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Oreilly throws a nice looking combination but Keller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oreilly throws a head kick that misses
and Keller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oreilly 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Keller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Oreilly scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Oreilly misses.
Keller is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Oreilly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keller is looking to counter punch.
Oreilly misses the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Keller.
A telegraphed right hand from Oreilly misses the target.
Keller moves out of range as Oreilly strikes.
It looked like Keller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oreilly has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Oreilly throws a head kick that half lands.
Keller blocks a jab.#T3#
Keller misses with a straight right.
Keller takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oreilly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oreilly looks to land a combination but Keller avoids it well.
Oreilly throws a right hand that misses
and Keller counters with a nice uppercut.
Oreilly throws a lazy uppercut
and Keller counters with a straight right hand.
Oreilly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Keller is looking to counter punch.
Oreilly misses with a head kick.
Oreilly throws a lazy right hand but Keller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keller throws a jab but it's blocked by Oreilly .
Keller takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Oreilly throws a hook but Keller blocks it.
Keller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oreilly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keller.
Keller takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oreilly throws a right hand that misses
and Keller counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oreilly misses with a few strikes there.
Oreilly misses with a left hand
and Keller counters with a stiff right hand.
Oreilly throws out a loose jab but Keller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oreilly lands a nice shot that snaps Keller's head back.
Keller swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Oreilly to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Keller - just one landing.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cooper Oreilly !
Cooper Oreilly thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2023

#R1#
Suzuki looks to land a left hand but Keller moved out of range nicely.
Keller slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Keller misses the target.
Keller ducks under a wild hook from Suzuki.
Suzuki misses the jab.
Suzuki staying out of range there.
Suzuki misses with a right hand
and Keller counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Chibi Suzuki has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Keller.
Suzuki misses with a straight right.
Suzuki throws a shot from downtown. Keller moves away and avoids it.
Suzuki lands a nice shot that snaps Keller's head back. #CUT2#It looks like Leon Keller has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suzuki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Keller counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Keller slips a jab from Suzuki.
It looked like Keller was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Suzuki.
Keller throws a looping overhand right but Suzuki ducks down to avoid it.
Keller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Suzuki momentarily. #T1#
Suzuki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Keller in his tracks.
Suzuki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Suzuki misses with a looping left.
Keller throwing a counter right hand but Suzuki manages to avoid it.
Suzuki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Keller gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Suzuki gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chibi Suzuki!
An out of breath Chibi Suzuki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MMAHKI 26
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Wallin shoots in but no luck this time.
Wallin shoots in looking for a takedown. Karokaro tries to sprawl out of it but Wallin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Karokaro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Karokaro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wallin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karokaro. #TD2#
Wallin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wallin trying to mount his opponent but Karokaro defends it.
Wallin throws a strike but Karokaro avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Karokaro's head.
Wallin working some strikes from top position.
Wallin scoring with some ground and pound.
Wallin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Karokaro wants to stand and escape but Wallin is having none of it.
Wallin trying to move into half guard but instead Karokaro has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Wallin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU#
Karokaro gets to his feet - Wallin follows without any prompting.
Karokaro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wallin's head backwards.
Wallin tries for a takedown but Karokaro circles away easily
letting Karokaro counter with a right hand.
Roberto Karokaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klas Wallin.
No luck for Wallin with that takedown attempt.
Karokaro tries to bum rush Wallin with a series of wild strikes but Wallin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karokaro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wallin.
A lazy left from Karokaro finds it's target.
Karokaro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karokaro.
Karokaro lands with a good body shot.
Wallin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Karokaro defends it nicely.
Wallin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallin misses with a takedown
and Karokaro counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Wallin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wallin showed some decent athleticism there.
Karokaro is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wallin throwing shots but Karokaro is blocking nicely.
Wallin wants to free his trapped foot but Karokaro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wallin lands a nice short elbow.
Wallin tries to pass to full mount but Karokaro defends it. #T3#
Wallin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Karokaro is looking to escape.#ES#
Karokaro manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Wallin keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wallin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Karokaro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Karokaro stops a takedown attempt from Wallin. #BC#
Karokaro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wallin tries for a takedown but Karokaro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wallin fails with the takedown
letting Karokaro counter with a right hand.
Wallin has a takedown stuffed.
Karokaro works over Wallin's head and body with a nice combination.
Wallin slips a jab and a cross from Karokaro.
Wallin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Karokaro's waist but Karokaro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wallin off to one side. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karokaro tests Wallin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wallin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Karokaro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karokaro lands with a right hand.
Wallin misses with a takedown attempt
letting Karokaro counter with a right hand.
Wallin looks winded!
Karokaro throws a shot to the body.
Wallin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Karokaro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wallin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Karokaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karokaro lands a leg kick that knocks Wallin off balance momentarily.
Wallin tries for a takedown but Karokaro circles away easily
and Karokaro counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Wallin is rocked!
Karokaro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wallin is still on wobbly legs! Can Karokaro finish him?
Karokaro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wallin gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Karokaro gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roberto Karokaro!

Event: WFC 27: Brunson v Lacasa II
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Nilsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Temple stuffs the takedown attempt from Nilsson. Nilsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Nilsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Temple defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Nilsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nilsson dives in and grabs Temple's left leg, looking for a takedown. Temple pushes down on Nilsson's head and hops out.
Temple is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nilsson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Temple defends well and Nilsson ends up having to push Temple into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Temple! But no joy.
Temple tries a body shot but Nilsson blocks it.
Temple lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nilsson has Temple pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Temple manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Temple works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nilsson wants to take the fight to the mat but Temple manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Temple.
Nilsson is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temple scores with a shoulder strike.
Temple scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#Nilsson is rocked!
Nilsson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Oh Nilsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Temple lands with a light punch inside.
Temple digs a right hand into Nilsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nilsson's gas tank.
Temple throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nilssons head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Temple. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Temple creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Temple lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Temple has clasped his hands together around Nilsson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Temple has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Temple postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Nilsson badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Temple around the waist but Temple pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Temple is the winner by TKO! Temple jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trent Temple!
After the fight, Trent Temple was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Good exchange - Kristiansen coming out on top.
Sinclair looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kristiansen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sinclair takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sinclair takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sinclair takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kristiansen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kristiansen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kristiansen cracks Sinclair with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC#Sinclair is rocked!
Sinclair throws an overhand right that lands on Kristiansen's shoulder, as Kristiansen tries to avoid the shot.
Kristiansen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sinclair drops his hands momentarily and Kristiansen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sinclair is still on wobbly legs! Can Kristiansen finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sinclair on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kristiansen lands a big head kick that sends Sinclair to the canvas! Kristiansen follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arne Kristiansen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Keller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Keller looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Suzuki throws a poor cross that misses
and Keller counters with a stiff right hand.
Keller is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Suzuki misses with a right hand
enabling Keller to counter with a crisp jab.
Keller has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Suzuki throws a poor cross that misses
and Keller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Suzuki looks to land a right hand but Keller moved out of range.
Keller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Keller looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Suzuki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keller slips a jab from Suzuki.
Keller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Suzuki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Suzuki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Suzuki swings widly with a right hand
and Keller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Keller, as that shot connected. #T1#
Suzuki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Suzuki lands with an overhand left.
Suzuki throws the left hand but Keller avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keller. Suzuki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suzuki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Keller throws out a counter right but Suzuki avoids it with no problem.
Suzuki misses with an uppercut
and Keller counters with a nice body shot.
Suzuki connects with a crisp jab.
Suzuki misses the jab.
Keller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suzuki manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Keller - just one landing.
Suzuki avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Suzuki misses the target.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Keller.
A little jabbing left from Keller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Keller gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Suzuki.
Suzuki misses with an uppercut. Keller saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Suzuki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keller throws out a counter right but Suzuki avoids it with no problem.
Suzuki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Suzuki swings widly with a right hand
and Keller counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suzuki staying out of range there.
Keller is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Keller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Suzuki.
Suzuki misses with an uppercut
and Keller counters with a nice uppercut.
Suzuki misses with a hook
and Keller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Keller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Suzuki.
Suzuki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Keller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Keller moves out of range as Suzuki strikes.
Keller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Suzuki misses with a left hand
and Suzuki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keller loads up on a big right hand but Suzuki slips the punch.
Suzuki throws a lazy uppercut
and Keller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Suzuki throws an off balance right hand
and Keller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Keller.
Suzuki is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Keller's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Suzuki throws a poor cross that misses
and Keller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Keller is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Suzuki had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Suzuki misses with an uppercut
and Keller counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Suzuki lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Suzuki.
Chibi Suzuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suzuki throws out a loose jab but Keller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suzuki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suzuki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Suzuki connects with a single shot there.
Suzuki misses with an uppercut
and Keller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Keller slips a straight right by Suzuki.
A little jabbing left from Keller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Keller's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Keller duly obliges.
Suzuki misses with a hook
and Keller counters with a straight right hand.
Suzuki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Keller lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Suzuki throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Keller to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leon Keller will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Suzuki looks to land a right hand but Keller moved out of range.
Keller has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Some wild striking there from Suzuki.
It seemed like Keller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Suzuki misses with a left hand
and Keller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Keller connects with a body shot.
Suzuki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Suzuki misses with a right hand
and Keller makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller throws a jab when Suzuki was well out of range.
Suzuki throws an off balance right hand
and Keller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Suzuki misses. #T1#
Suzuki lands the left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Keller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Suzuki circles away quickly and effectively.
Suzuki swings widly with a right hand
and Keller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Keller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Suzuki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Suzuki swings widly with a right hand
and Keller counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Suzuki throws a hook to the side of Keller's head but Keller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Suzuki throws a lazy uppercut
and Keller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Suzuki misses with a hook
and Keller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Keller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Suzuki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Suzuki with a hook.
Keller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Suzuki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keller.
Jab, jab by Suzuki - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suzuki moves away from the strike by Keller.
Keller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suzuki throws out the jab.
Suzuki throws a right hand that misses
and Suzuki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Suzuki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Suzuki loads up on a big right hand but Keller slips the punch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Suzuki might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Suzuki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Keller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Suzuki swings widly with a right hand
letting Keller counter with a right hand.
Leon Keller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suzuki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Keller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Suzuki throws an overhand right that lands on Keller's shoulder, as Keller tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Suzuki misses with a lunging right hand
and Keller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Suzuki throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Keller counter with a right hand.
Keller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Suzuki.
Suzuki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Suzuki lands with a right hand.
Suzuki is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Suzuki misses with a right hand
and Keller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Suzuki misses the target.
Suzuki throws a lazy uppercut
and Keller counters with a nice uppercut.
Suzuki throws a big shot that misses.
Keller misses with a looping left.
Suzuki throws a lazy uppercut
and Suzuki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Nice shot by Keller.
Suzuki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Suzuki slips under a jab from Keller.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suzuki misses with a straight left.
Keller blocks a jab.
Suzuki misses with a left hand
enabling Keller to counter with a crisp jab.
Keller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suzuki throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Keller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Suzuki misses with a lunging right hand
and Keller counters with a nice uppercut.
Suzuki throws a poor cross that misses
and Keller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Suzuki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Suzuki swings widly with a right hand
and Keller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Keller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Suzuki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Suzuki misses with an uppercut. Keller saw that one coming.
Suzuki throws an off balance right hand
and Keller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Suzuki cracks Keller with a good jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Suzuki misses the target.
Suzuki swinging wildly here.
Suzuki misses with a lunging right hand
and Keller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Suzuki misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suzuki.
The fighters circling - Suzuki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Suzuki throws an off balance right hand
and Keller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Keller connects with a single shot there.
Suzuki throws a poor cross that misses
and Keller counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Keller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Suzuki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Suzuki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Keller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Suzuki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Keller throws out a counter right but Suzuki avoids it with no problem.
Keller cracks Suzuki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Suzuki misses with an uppercut. Keller saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keller! But no joy.
Suzuki misses with a right hand
and Keller makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Keller connects with a looping right hand.
Suzuki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Keller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Keller misses with a straight left. #T2#
Suzuki blocks a jab.
Suzuki throws a poor cross that misses
and Keller counters with a stiff right hand.
Keller staying out of range there.
Keller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Suzuki misses with an uppercut
and Keller counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Suzuki misses.
A nice side step and Keller releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Suzuki misses with an uppercut.
Suzuki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Suzuki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Keller counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Suzuki thinking.
Suzuki misses with a hook.
Suzuki misses with an uppercut
and Keller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A cross from Keller lands.#T3#
Suzuki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Suzuki looks to land a right hand but Keller moved out of range.
Keller connects with a looping right hand.
Keller shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Suzuki eats them both and turns towards Keller to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Suzuki misses with a double jab
and Keller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Keller misses with a wild combination.
Keller slips a jab from Suzuki.#T4#
Suzuki misses with a right hand
and Suzuki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Suzuki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Keller counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Suzuki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Keller's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Suzuki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Keller scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suzuki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Keller counters with a straight right hand.
Suzuki misses with a right hand
and Keller counters with a stiff right hand.
Suzuki throws an off balance right hand
and Suzuki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Suzuki misses with a hook
and Keller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Suzuki drops his hands momentarily and Keller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Keller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chibi Suzuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suzuki throws out a loose jab but Keller uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Keller releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Keller!
A very excited looking Leon Keller 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: Feb 08, 2023

#R1#
Wright thuds a left hand into Keller's body.
Keller looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Wright lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#It looks like Leon Keller has been cut.
Keller has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wright finds it's way round the side to connect with Keller's head.
Wright scores with a kick to the body.
Wright lands with an overhand left.
Wright lands with a right hand.
Keller throws a big shot that misses.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keller manages to avoid it.
A jab from Wright misses. #T1#
Wright cracks Keller with a good jab.
A shot to the liver by Wright. Beautiful body shot.
Wright lands a jab to the nose.
Keller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Keller was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wright.
Wright connects with a crisp jab.
Wright lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wright is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Keller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wright scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Wright connects with a crisp jab.
Wright scores with a hook.
Wright scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Wright.
Wright has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wright scores with a decent looking hook.
Keller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A left lands for Wright.#ROC2#Keller is rocked!
A jab lands there for Wright.
Oh Keller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Wright closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Keller! Wright dives in looking to finish! Keller is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chase Wright!
During a confident post fight interview, Chase Wright thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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